Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 User manual

ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Second Edition (February 2021)
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Meet your computer 1
Overvie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2 Get started with your
computer 5
Access net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect to a cellular net ork (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . . 7
Use the kickstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use Lenovo Precision Pen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use Lenovo Digital Pen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3 Explore your computer 21
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Intelligent Cooling (for selected models) . . . . . 21
Manage po er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 22
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the po er settings . . . . . . . . 24
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 24
Set up an NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 4 Secure your computer
and information 27
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Log in ith your fingerprint (for selected models) . . 27
Log in ith your face ID (for selected models) . . . 28
Protect data against po er loss (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
UEFI BIOS pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set, change, and remove a pass ord . . . . 29
Chapter 5 Configure advanced
settings 31
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 31
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 31
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 31
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 31
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 32
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windo s automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 32
Install Windo s 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 6 Help and support 35
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 35
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windo s label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 40
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 41
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 42
Appendix A Accessibility and
ergonomic information 43
Appendix B Compliance
information 47
Appendix C Notices and
trademarks 51
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Discover your Lenovo computer
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo computer! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you
Before starting your tour, please read the follo ing information:
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, soft are programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1 Meet your computer
Overview
Infrared (IR) Camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter (Camera
cover)
Microphone NFC mark*
Speaker Volume up button
Volume do n button Security-lock slot
Po er connector (USB-C®) Nano-SIM-card tray /eSIM-card tray*
Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB-C) Audio connector
Touch screen
* for selected models
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Note: Keep other magnetic objects such as the credit card a ay from the magnetic area of your computer
and ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard hich might come ith your computer. See “Attach your
computer to the keyboard” on page 12.
IR Camera / Camera
• Log in to your computer ith your face ID (for IR camera).
• Take pictures or record videos by tapping Camera from the Start menu. The indicator next to the camera
is on hen the camera is in use.
• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts
automatically hen you enable the camera-required feature from the app.
Webcam privacy shutter (Camera cover)
Slide Webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topics
• “Log in ith your face ID (for selected models)” on page 28
• “Set up an NFC connection” on page 24
• “Lock the computer” on page 27
• “Charge the computer” on page 23
• “Connect to a cellular net ork (for selected models)” on page 5
• “USB specifications” on page 3
• “Use the touch screen” on page 6
Po er button Rear Camera
Emergency-reset hole
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Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the po er button, reset your
computer:
1. Disconnect your computer from ac po er.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off po er supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac po er and then turn on your computer.
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 ith the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 3 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://
.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
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rate using the various USB connectors on this device ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo 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
Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) 40
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Chapter 2 Get started with your computer
Access networks
This section helps you connect to the net ork.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
Tap the net ork icon in the Windo s® notification area, and then select a net ork for connection. Provide
required information, if needed.
Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)
If your computer has a ireless ide area net ork (WWAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can
connect to a cellular data net ork and get online every here.
Note: The cellular service is provided by authorized mobile service carriers in some countries or regions.
You must have a cellular plan from a service carrier to connect to the cellular net ork.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Locate the card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as sho n. Note the orientation of the card and ensure
that it is seated correctly. If your computer has a nano-SIM card installed, skip this step.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Tap the net ork icon, and then select the cellular net ork icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
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Turn on the Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all ireless features are disabled.
1. Tap the action center icon in the Windo s notification area.
2. Tap Airplane mode to turn on the Airplane mode.
Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ays to navigate the screen.
Use the touch screen
Your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen ith simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available hen you are using certain apps.
Tap once to single click Tap t ice quickly to double-click
Tap and hold to right-click
Slide to scroll through items
Zoom in Zoom out
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S ipe from the left: vie all open indo s
S ipe from the right: open action center
S ipe do n ards shortly: sho title bar
S ipe do n ards: close the current app
Drag
Maintenance tips:
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The touch screen is a glass panel covered ith a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic
object on the screen, hich 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 orkspace.
Connect to a wired display
If your computer cannot detect the external display, tap and hold a blank area on the desktop, and then tap
Display settings ➙ Detect.
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Supported resolution
The follo ing table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.
Connect the external display to Supported resolution
Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB-C) Up to 5120 x 3200 pixels / 60 Hz
USB-C connector Up to 5120 x 3200 pixels / 60 Hz
Connect to a wireless display
To use a ireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast®
feature.
• Open the Start menu, and then tap Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices. In the Add a
device indo , tap Wireless display or dock. Then, follo the on-screen instructions.
• If your computer comes ith a ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard, press + and then select
a ireless display to connect ith.
Set the display mode
• Open the Start menu, and then tap Settings ➙ System ➙ Display. Then, follo the on-screen
instructions.
• If your computer comes ith a ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard, press or and
then select a display mode of your preference.
Change display settings
1. Tap and hold a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you ant 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 hich one is the main display and hich one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
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Use the kickstand
Your computer has a built-in kickstand. With the kickstand open, you can use the computer in the follo ing
modes.
a Stand mode ithout keyboard attached
b Stand mode ith keyboard attached
c Stylus mode
Accessories
This section provides instructions on ho to use hard are accessories to expand your computer
functionalities.
Purchase accessories
Lenovo has a number of hard are accessories and upgrades to help expand the functionalities of your
computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, net ork cards, port replicators or docking
stations, batteries, po er adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard (for selected models)
Attach the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Folio Keyboard (referred to as keyboard) to your computer so that you
can transform your computer into a portable notebook computer.
Note: The keyboard might look different from the illustrations in this topic.
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Overview
Fingerprint reader Touchpad
TrackPoint® pointing stick TrackPoint buttons
* for selected models
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The special keys on the keyboard help you ork more effectively.
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+
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
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
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Manage external displays
Enable / disable ireless
Open / collapse notification center
Ans er incoming calls
This function only orks ith some apps, such as Skype for Business 2016 and
Microsoft Teams 1.0.
By default, the function orks ith Skype for Business 2016. You can change the
default setting on Lenovo Vantage.
Decline incoming calls
This function only orks ith some apps, such as Skype for Business 2016 and
Microsoft Teams 1.0.
By default, the function orks ith Skype for Business 2016. You can change the
default setting on Lenovo Vantage.
Note: You can also press F11 to hang up ongoing calls on Skype for Business
2016.
Customize the function of this key on Vantage app.
+
Open Snipping Tool
+
Toggle keyboard backlight
+
Break operation
+
Pause operation
+
Scroll contents
+
Send system request
+
Enter sleep mode
To ake up the computer, press Fn or the po er button.
+
Go to beginning
+
Go to end
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Attach your computer to the keyboard
The keyboard magnetically attaches to your computer as sho n. When the keyboard gets close enough, it
aligns and snaps into place. You can easily remove the keyboard by pulling it a ay.
Note: Keep other magnetic objects such as the credit card a ay from the magnetic area a and b.
Other ise, it might have impact on the functionality of the object.
Use the keyboard in different modes
With the keyboard attached to your computer, you can use the keyboard in the follo ing modes.
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Lay-flat mode
Keep the keyboard laid flat on the table surface as sho n.
Tilt mode
Fold the living hinge as sho n. The magnetic bars on the living hinge attach to the computer automatically.
The angle bet een the thin keyboard and the table surface is about 6.5 degrees to 7.0 degrees.
Cover mode
Close the keyboard as sho n to put the computer into sleep mode and protect the touch screen. Open the
cover to ake up the computer from sleep mode.
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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
TrackPoint pointing stick
Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard.
The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.
TrackPoint buttons
The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse.
Press and hold the dotted middle button hile using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in
the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
Disable the TrackPoint pointing device
The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:
1. Open the Start menu, and then tap Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse.
2. Follo the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.
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