Lenovo ThinkPad X1 YOGA Gen 5 User manual

X1 Yoga Gen 5 and X1 Carbon Gen 8
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 65
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
Third Edition (June 2021)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . 10
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to a cellular network. . . . . . . . 13
Use the Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 15
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 16
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use privacy protection (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 22
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 23
Get to know YOGA modes (for X1 Yoga Gen 5
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Use ThinkPad Pen Pro (for X1 Yoga Gen 5 only) . . 26
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 29
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 29
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 30
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 30
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 31
Set up an NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 4. Accessories . . . . . . . . 33
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Attach a docking station. . . . . . . . . . 36
Detach a docking station . . . . . . . . . 37
Connect multiple external displays . . . . . 38
Chapter 5. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 41
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 43
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 43
Chapter 6. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 45
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 45
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 45
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 46
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 46
Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 49
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 49
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wireless-WAN card (for selected models) . . . 51
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pen charger (for X1 Yoga Gen 5 only) . . . . 55
Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 57
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 57
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 61
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Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 62
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix B. Accessi ility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix C. Supplemental
information a out the Linux operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix D. Compliance and TCO
Certified information . . . . . . . . . . 83
Appendix E. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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• 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 your computer
Front
X1 Yoga Gen 5
X1 Car on Gen 8
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1. Microphones Capture or record sound.
2. Infrared LED*
Emit infrared (IR) light.
Note: Do not block the IR light-emitting diode (LED). Otherwise, the IR function
might not work.
3. ThinkShutter Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect
your privacy.
4. Camera with IR function*
• Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
• Log in to your computer with face authentication. See “Use face authentication
(for selected models)” on page 43.
• 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.
5. Camera*
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. 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.
6. Multi-touch screen* Enable you to use your computer with simple touch gestures. See “Use the multi-
touch screen (for selected models)” on page 20.
* for selected models
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Base
X1 Yoga Gen 5
X1 Car on Gen 8
1. Fingerprint reader Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint
reader” on page 42.
2. NFC mark*
Your computer supports NFC (near field communication). You can share
information with another NFC-enabled device. See “Set up an NFC connection”
on page 31.
3. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 18.
4. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 16.
5. Speakers Enable you to experience high-quality sound.
* for selected models
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Left
1. Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors
(USB-C)
• Charge your computer.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 A.
• Transfer data
– Thunderbolt 3 speed, up to 40 Gbps (when the device connected is
Thunderbolt 3 compatible )
– USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed, up to 10 Gbps (when the device connected is not
Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
• Connect to an external display
– USB-C to VGA 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP 3840 x 2160 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.
• Supply power to another computer using P-to-P (Peer to Peer) 2.0 charging
function. See “Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function” on page 29.
Notes:
• When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
• If your computer supports wireless wide area network (WAN) and Global
Positioning System (GPS) functions, the USB device or Thunderbolt 3 device
connected to the Thunderbolt 3 connectors might influence these functions. If
your computer cannot establish wireless WAN communications, or if your
location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function of your computer,
detach the device from the Thunderbolt 3 connectors.
2. Ethernet extension connector
Gen 2
Make your computer thinner than the ones with a standard Ethernet connector.
Use a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 to connect your computer to a
local area network (LAN) through this connector. The ThinkPad Ethernet Extension
Adapter Gen 2 is available as an option and shipped with some computer models
only. You can purchase a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 from
Lenovo at https //www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Note: The Ethernet extension connector Gen 2 and the adjoining Thunderbolt 3
connector (USB-C) cannot be used simultaneously.
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3. Docking-station connector
Connect the computer to one of the following supported docks to extend the
computer capabilities
• ThinkPad Basic Docking Station
• ThinkPad Pro Docking Station
• ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station
4. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
Note: If your computer supports wireless wide area network (WAN) and Global
Positioning System (GPS) functions, the USB device connected to the USB 3.2
connector Gen 1 might influence these functions. If your computer cannot
establish wireless WAN communications, or if your location cannot be pinpointed
through the GPS function of your computer, detach the device from the USB 3.2
connector Gen 1.
5. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
6. Audio connector
• Connect headphones with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer.
• Connect a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer or talk with others.
Note: This connector does not support standalone external microphones.
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Right
X1 Yoga Gen 5
X1 Car on Gen 8
1. ThinkPad Pen Pro See “Use ThinkPad Pen Pro (for X1 Yoga Gen 5 only)” on page 26.
2. Power button
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select
Shut down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
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3. Always On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1
With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen
1 can charge a USB-compatible device when the computer is on, off, in sleep
mode, or in hibernation mode.
Notes:
• By default, Always On USB is enabled and Charge in Battery Mode is
disabled in UEFI BIOS.
• When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, and Charge in Battery Mode
is disabled in UEFI BIOS, ensure that you have connected the computer to ac
power.
To enable the Always On USB feature
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 45.
2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB
feature.
Note: If your computer supports wireless wide area network (WAN) and Global
Positioning System (GPS) functions, the USB device connected to the Always On
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 might influence these functions. If your computer
cannot establish wireless WAN communications, or if your location cannot be
pinpointed through the GPS function of your computer, detach the device from
the Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1.
4. Mini security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 39 .
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Rear
X1 Yoga Gen 5
X1 Car on Gen 8
1. System status indicator
The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid shows the system status of
your computer.
• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
2. Nano-SIM-card tray* Use the Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to connect to a wireless-WAN
network. See “Connect to a cellular network” on page 13.
* for selected models
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Bottom
1. 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.
2. Docking-station hook holes Use the docking-station hook holes to secure a supported docking station.
3. Speakers Enable you to experience high-quality sound.
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Features and specifications
Dimensions
• X1 Yoga Gen 5:
– Width 322.9 mm (12.7 inches)
– Depth 218.1 mm (8.6 inches)
– Thickness 15.5 mm (0.61 inches)
• X1 Car on Gen 8:
– Width 323.5 mm (12.7 inches)
– Depth 217.1 mm (8.5 inches)
– Thickness 14.9 mm (0.59 inches)
Maximum heat output
(depending on the model)
• 45 W (154 Btu/hr)
• 65 W (222 Btu/hr)
Power source (ac power
adapter)
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory Low power double data rate 3 (LPDDR3) onboard memory module, up to 16 GB
Storage device • M.2 solid-state drive*
• Hybrid solid-state drive* (with Intel® Optane™ memory)
Display
• Brightness control
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology
• Display size 355.6 mm (14 inches)
• Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels, or 3840 x 2160
pixels
• Intel UHD Graphics
• Multi-touch technology*
• PrivacyGuard feature*
Key oard
• Function keys
• Six-row keyboard with backlight
• Trackpad
• TrackPoint pointing device
Connectors and slots
• Audio connector
• Ethernet extension connector Gen 2
• HDMI connector
• Nano-SIM-card tray*
• Two USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1)
• Two Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C)
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Security features
• Face authentication*
• Fingerprint reader
• Mini security-lock slot
• Password
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Wireless features
• Bluetooth
• Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver (available on models with
wireless WAN)*
• Near filed communication (NFC)*
• Proximity sensor*
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN*
Others • Camera*
• Microphones
* for selected models
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 (G it/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
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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