Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 Linux User manual

X1 Nano Gen 2 Linux 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
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (April 2022)
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Contents
About this do umentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
nteract with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 10
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 11
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 17
Use the ntelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 17
Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function . . . . . . 17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 18
Enabling Nvidia proprietary drivers in Fedora (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lenovo USB-C Port Replicator (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 21
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 22
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What is UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enter the UEF B OS menu . . . . . . . . . 25
Navigate in the UEF B OS interface . . . . . 25
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 25
Detect memory retraining . . . . . . . . . 26
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 26
Update UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. CRU repla ement . . . . . 27
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wireless-WAN card (for selected models) . . . 28
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 33
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 33
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 37
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 38
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix A. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix B. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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About this do umentation
• llustrations 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 your omputer
Front
Microphone nfrared camera / Camera
Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen
Speaker TrackPoint® pointing stick
Fingerprint reader Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons
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* for selected models

Side
Audio connector USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Power button
* for selected models
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Rear
Nano-S M-card tray
* for selected models
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Bottom
Emergency-reset hole Speaker
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USB onne tors
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Conne tor name Des ription
• 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
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
• USB 4 connector
• 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 1080 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 devi e 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
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
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USB devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
Get started with your desktop
Laun h 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.
Laun h settings
Select the system menu arrow on the top right and click on Settings.
Get support
• 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.
Conne t 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.
Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the amera
• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on
when the camera is in use.
• f 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: R function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray
lines.
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
+
nvoke 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
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
ncrease volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
Manage external displays
Enable / disable airplane mode
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Open Snipping Tool
+
Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models)
+
Break operation
+
Pause operation
+
Scroll contents
+
Send system request
+
Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
+
Go to beginning
+
Go to end
* for selected models
Use the Tra kPoint pointing devi e
The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as
pointing, clicking, and scrolling.
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Use the Tra kPoint pointing devi e
1. Pointing sti k
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- li k button
Press to select or open an item.
3. Right- li k button
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle button
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.
Repla e the pointing-sti k nonslip ap
Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves a.
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Use the tra kpad
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 tou h gestures
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 s roll
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.
Two-finger zoom out
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.
• f 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.
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Use the multi-tou h s reen (for sele ted models)
f 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 on e
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• n an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twi e qui kly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the lo ation you want
Move an object.
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Move two fingers loser 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.
Conne t to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Conne t 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.
f 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.
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