Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 LTE User manual

ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2
User Guide

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follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (April 2021)
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Contents
Dis over your Lenovo notebook. . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Access net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to the ired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to a cellular net ork (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 10
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 14
Get to kno YOGA modes . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 17
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Smart features (for selected models). . . . . . . 17
Intelligent cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manage po er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 21
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Change the po er settings . . . . . . . . 22
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 22
Set up an NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 23
Use a smart card (for selected models) . . . . 23
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Log in ith your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . 25
Log in ith your face ID (for selected models) . . . 26
Protect your privacy (for selected models) . . . . 26
Detect human presence (for selected models) . . . 26
Protect data against po er loss (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
UEFI BIOS pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set, change, and remove a pass ord . . . . 29
Associate your fingerprints ith pass ords
(for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 32
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windo s automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 32
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 33
Install Windo s 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 6. CRU repla ement . . . . . 35
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 35
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 38
M.2 solid-state drive (for selected models) . . 39
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 43
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 43
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windo s label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 47
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 48
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix A. A essibility and
ergonomi information . . . . . . . . 51
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Appendix B. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix C. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Before starting your tour, please read the follo ing information:
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Chapter 1. Meet your omputer
Front view
Infrared (IR) camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Touch screen
Po er button ith fingerprint reader TrackPoint® pointing stick
Near field communication (NFC) mark* Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons
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* for selected models
Web am priva y shutter
Slide ebcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topi s
• “Log in ith your face ID (for selected models)” on page 26
• “Use the touch screen ” on page 12
• “Log in ith your fingerprint” on page 25
• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 10
• “Use the trackpad” on page 11
• “Set up an NFC connection” on page 23
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Side view
USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) po er
connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
HDMI™ connector Al ays on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Smart card reader Lenovo Integrated Pen
Audio connector Nano-SIM-card tray
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot
* for selected models
Related topi s
• “Charge the computer” on page 21
• “USB specifications” on page 4
• “Connect to a cellular net ork (for selected models)” on page 7
• “Lock the computer” on page 25
• “Use a smart card (for selected models)” on page 23
• “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected models)” on page 15
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Bottom view
Speaker Emergency-reset hole
Emergen y-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.
Spe ifi ations
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
USB spe ifi ations
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
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Conne tor name Des ription
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
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
• Charge USB-C compatible devices ith 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://
.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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo for each corresponding device.
USB devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
A ess networks
This section helps you connect to a ireless or ired net ork.
Conne t to Wi-Fi networks
Click the net ork icon in the Windo s® notification area, and then select a net ork for connection. Provide
required information, if needed.
Conne t to the wired Ethernet
To connect your computer to a local net ork, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USB-
C to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped ith some computer models. You can purchase
one from Lenovo at https:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
Conne t to a ellular network (for sele ted models)
If your computer has a ireless ide area net ork (WAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can
connect to a cellular data net ork and get online every here.
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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 nano-SIM card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as sho n. Note the orientation of the card
and ensure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the net ork icon, and then select the cellular net ork icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
Turn on the Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all ireless features are disabled.
1. Click the action center icon in the Windo s notification area.
2. Click Airplane mode to turn on the Airplane mode.
Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ays to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you ork more effectively.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500145
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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
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Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
Manage external displays
Enable / disable airplane mode
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 the Vantage app.
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 the Vantage app.
Note: You can also press F11 to hang up ongoing calls on Skype for Business
2016.
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app
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Open Snipping Tool
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Toggle keyboard backlight
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Break operation
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Pause operation
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Scroll contents
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Send system request
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Enter sleep mode
To ake up the computer, press Fn or the po er button.
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Go to beginning
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Go to end
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.
Use the Tra kPoint pointing devi e
Tra kPoint pointing sti k
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.
Tra kPoint 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 Tra kPoint pointing devi e
The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devi es ➙ Mouse.
2. Follo the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.
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Repla e the pointing-sti k nonslip ap
Note: Ensure that the ne cap has grooves a.
Use the tra kpad
You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
Use the tra kpad
Left-click zone Right-click zone
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Use the tou h gestures
Tap once to select or open an item. Tap t ice quickly to display a shortcut menu.
T o-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items.
Open the task vie to see all open indo s. Sho the desktop.
Notes:
• When using t o or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
• Some gestures are not available if the last action as done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
• Some gestures are only available hen you are using certain apps.
• If the trackpad surface is stained ith oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently ipe the trackpad
surface ith a soft and lint-free cloth moistened ith luke arm ater or computer cleaner.
For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
Disable the tra kpad
The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device:
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devi es ➙ Tou hpad.
2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Tou hpad control.
Use the tou h s reen
You can navigate the screen ith simple touch gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available hen you are using certain apps.
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Tap once to single click Tap t ice quickly to double-click
Tap and hold to right-click
Slide to scroll through items
Zoom out Zoom in
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
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Maintenan e 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.
Conne t to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your orkspace.
Conne t to a wired display
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings ➙ Dete t.
Supported resolution
The follo ing table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.
Conne t the external display to Supported resolution
the USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Up to 5120 x 3200 pixels / 60 Hz
the HDMI connector Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz
Conne t to a wireless display
To use a ireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast®
feature.
Press + and then select a ireless display to connect ith.
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 ant to configure.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
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