Lenovo X1 Yoga Gen 7 User manual

X1 Carbon Gen 10 and X1 Yoga Gen 7
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 (July 2020)
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Contents
Dis over your Lenovo notebook. . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 12
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 14
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 15
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use the touch screen (for selected models) . . 18
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 20
Get to know YOGA modes . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga
Gen 7 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 23
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lenovo Quick Clean . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Smart features (for selected models). . . . . . . 24
Intelligent cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 28
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 30
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 30
Set up an NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 30
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Log in with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . 33
Log in with your face ID (for selected models) . . . 34
Detect human presence (for selected models) . . . 34
Protect your privacy (for selected models) . . . . 35
Protect data against power loss (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 37
Associate your fingerprints with passwords
(for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 39
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 39
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 39
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 39
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 40
Chapter 6. CRU repla ement . . . . . 43
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 43
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 45
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 49
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 49
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 53
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 54
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix A. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix B. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Dis over your Lenovo notebook
Thank you for hoosing a Lenovo® notebook! We are dedi ated to delivering the best solution to you.
Before starting your tour, please read the following information
• 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 omputer
Front view
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7
Infrared camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Power button with fingerprint reader
TrackPoint® pointing stick Speaker
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NFC (near field communication) mark* Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons Touch screen
* for selected models
Web am priva y shutter
Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topi s
• “Log in with your face ID (for selected models)” on page 34
• “Detect human presence (for selected models)” on page 34
• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 18
• “Log in with your fingerprint” on page 33
• “Set up an NFC connection” on page 30
• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 15
• “Use the trackpad” on page 17
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
IR camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter
Microphones Power button with fingerprint reader
TrackPoint® pointing stick Speaker
NFC (near field communication) mark* Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons Touch screen*
* for selected models
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

Related topi s
• “Log in with your face ID (for selected models)” on page 34
• “Detect human presence (for selected models)” on page 34
• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 18
• “Log in with your fingerprint” on page 33
• “Set up an NFC connection” on page 30
• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 15
• “Use the trackpad” on page 17
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Side view
For ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7
USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Lenovo Integrated Pen
Audio connector Nano-SIM-card tray
Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot
Related topi s
• “Charge the computer” on page 28
• “USB specifications” on page 9
• “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 11
• “Connect to an external display” on page 20
• “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 only)” on page 22
• “Lock the computer” on page 33
For ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
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USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector
Nano-SIM-card tray Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Security-lock slot
Related topi s
• “Charge the computer” on page 28
• “USB specifications” on page 9
• “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 11
• “Connect to an external display” on page 20
• “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 only)” on page 22
• “Lock the computer” on page 33
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Bottom view
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
Emergency-reset hole Speaker
Emergen y-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.
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Features and spe ifi ations
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https //psref.lenovo.com and search by product.
Memory Double data rate 5 (DDR5), soldered on board, up to 32 GB
Storage devi e One slot, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2 TB
Audio
• Dolby Atmos Speaker System
• Dolby Voice
• Lenovo Voice
Display
• OLED display*
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology
• Display ratio 16 10
• Display resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels or 3840 x 2400
• Multi-touch technology*
• TUV Eye Safey/ Eye Comfort certified
Notes:
• For non-OLED display with High-Dynamic Range (HDR) function, this function
only works under Hybrid Graphi s mode. To switch the display setting
between Hybrid Graphi s mode and Dis rete Graphi s mode
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter
the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Select Config ➙ Display ➙ Graphi Devi es and follow the on-screen
instructions.
• Some displays are certified with TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort standard. The
display is designed to reduce hazardous blue light and remove annoying flicker
to help reduce eye fatigue.
Se urity features
• Face authentication*
• Human presence detection*
• Fingerprint reader* (integrated in power button)
• Glance Privacy Guard*
• Glance Privacy Alert*
• ePrivacy panel*
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless features
• Bluetooth
• NFC*
• GPS (on wireless WAN model)*
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN (4G or 5G)*
Note: The 4G or 5G 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 network. The cellular data plan might
vary by location.
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* for selected models
USB spe ifi ations
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
• 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 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
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 wireless or wired network.
Conne t to Wi-Fi networks
Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide
required information, if needed.
Conne t to the wired Ethernet
To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USB-
C to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase
one from Lenovo at https //www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Conne t to a ellular network (for sele ted models)
To connect a 4G or 5G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and
a nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no
nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
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Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. For installation procedures of the
WWAN card, see “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 45.
Notes:
• The 4G or 5G 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 network. The cellular
data plan might vary by location.
• Network connection speeds might also vary by location, environment, network conditions and other
factors.
To establish a cellular connection
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn over the computer to prevent the nano-SIM card from falling.
3. Locate the nano-SIM card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as shown. Note the orientation of the card
and ensure that it is seated correctly.
4. Turn over the computer and turn it on.
5. Click the network icon, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
Turn on the Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.
1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area.
2. Click Airplane mode to turn on the Airplane mode.
Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work 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
Manage external displays
Enable / disable airplane mode
Open / collapse notification center
Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams®
Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app
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Open calculator
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Enter sleep mode
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Open Snipping Tool
+
Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models)
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Break operation
+
Pause operation
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Scroll contents
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Send system request
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Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
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Go to beginning
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Go to end
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work 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
Manage external displays
Enable / disable wireless
Open / collapse notification center
Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams®
Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams
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