Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 User manual

X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (November 2020)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 7
anage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 7
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . . 9
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 15
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 15
Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function . . . . . . 15
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4. Sec re yo r comp ter
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 18
Use Power Loss Protection function . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 5. Config re advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 21
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 21
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 22
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 23
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2242 .2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 7. Help and s pport . . . . . 27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 31
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 32
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix A. Ergonomic
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix B. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix C. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Abo t this doc mentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
Front view
icrophone Camera
ThinkShutter (Camera cover) Touch screen*
Speaker TrackPoint® pointing stick
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Fingerprint reader Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons
* for selected models
ThinkSh tter
Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
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Side view
Audio connector Power connector
Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB-C®)Power button
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Bottom view
Emergency-reset hole Speaker
Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your
computer:
1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer.
Rear view
Nano-SI -card tray*
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* for selected models
Specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector name Description
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
• USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector
• USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
• Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)
• Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C)
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 1.5 A.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer
functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://
www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
Get started with yo r desktop
La nch an app
• Use the super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the
name of the application you want to launch.
• Click the "show application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening
Activities menu) on the lower left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.
La nch settings
Select the system menu arrow on the top right and click on Settings.
Get s pport
• For the Ubuntu operating system, see the Ubuntu documentation site at https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/
ubuntu-help/index.html.
• For the Fedora operating system, see the Fedora project wiki at https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_
Project_Wiki.
• The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using
Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at https://help.gnome.org/users/.
Manage networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
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2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.
To enable or disable the Airplane mode:
1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.
2. Click the Wi-Fi option.
3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch.
Interact with yo r comp ter
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the camera
• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on
when the camera is in use.
• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts
automatically when you enable the camera-required feature from the app.
Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. ake sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray
lines.
Use the keyboard shortc ts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
anage external displays
Enable / disable wireless
Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of
F1–F12 function keys.
FnLock indicator on: standard function
FnLock indicator off: special function
Fn+Spacebar Toggle keyboard backlight
Fn+B Break operation
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Fn+K Scroll contents
Fn+P Pause operation
Fn+S Send system request
Fn+4
Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
Fn+Left arrow key Go to beginning
Fn+Right arrow key Go to end
Use the TrackPoint pointing device
The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as
pointing, clicking, and scrolling.
Use the TrackPoint pointing device
1. Pointing stick
Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction
parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not
move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.
2. Left-click b tton
Press to select or open an item.
3. Right-click b tton
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle b tton
Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or
horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
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Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap
Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves a.
Use the trackpad
The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Tap on the surface of the trackpad
with one finger to perform the left-click action, with two fingers to perform the right-click action.
Use the to ch gest res
Tap
Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an
item.
Two-finger tap
Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut
menu.
Two-finger scroll
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them in the vertical or
horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the
document, Web site, or apps.
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Two-finger zoom o t
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoom in
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom
in.
Notes:
• When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
• Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
• Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.
• If the trackpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad
surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.
For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
Use the m lti-to ch screen (for selected models)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice q ickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
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Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location yo want
ove an object.
Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
Tips
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Connect to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
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Connect to a wired display
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings.
Set the display mode
Press or and then select a display mode of your preference.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you want to configure.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
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