Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 User Guide

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front view

Webcam privacy shutter

Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Related topics

• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 13
• “Use the trackpad” on page 14
• “Log in with fingerprint recognition” on page 27
• “Log in with facial recognition” on page 28

Side view

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 in the connector name or below for each corresponding device.

Bottom view

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.

Features and specifications

USB specifications

Notes:

• Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
• On very rare occasions, the USB-C compatible devices connected to the USB-C connector might interfere with the wireless features. If your computer cannot be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network, or if your location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function, detach the USB-C compatible devices from the USB-C connector.

Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

• USB-A connector (Hi-Speed USB)
• USB-A connector (USB 5Gbps)
• USB-A connector (USB 10Gbps)

• USB-C connector (USB 5Gbps)
• USB-C connector (USB 10Gbps)
• USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3)
• USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 4)
• USB-C connector (USB 40Gbps)
• USB-C connector (DP Alt mode DP2.1)

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Set up your computer
This section helps you to set up your computer and get it ready for use.

Turn on the computer
Follow the instructions to turn on your computer.

• Step 1. Connect the power adapter to your computer.
• Step 2. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.
• Step 3. Plug the power cord into the ac power.
• Step 4. Press the power button to turn on your computer.

Complete the operating system setup

Before exploring your computer, you need to complete the operating system setup. The setup includes but is not limited to:

• Select the country or region.
• Connect to an available network.
• Accept the license agreement.
• Create a Microsoft account or log in with your Microsoft account
• Set up your password, fingerprint, or facial recognition as preferred.
• Customize your experience.

Notes:

• Depending on the model, some settings might not be available on your computer.
• Do not turn off your computer and ensure it is connected to the ac power during the whole process.

Follow the instructions to set up the operating system.

• Step 1. Connect the computer to the ac power and turn it on.
• Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operating system setup.

Access networks

This section helps you connect to a wireless or wired network

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Click the network icon on the bottom right of your display to connect to an available network. Provide required information, if needed.

Connect to the wired Ethernet

To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USBC to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models.

Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)

To connect a 4G 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.

To establish a cellular connection:

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the nano-SIM-card tray. The tray ejects. Install a nanoSIM card as shown and insert the tray into the nano-SIM card slot. Note the orientation of the card and ensure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the network icon on the bottom right of your display, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. Provide required information, if needed.

Turn on the Airplane mode

You may need to turn on the Airplane mode if you board an airplane. When the Airplane mode is on, all wireless features are turned off automatically. Click the network icon on the bottom right of your display to turn on the Airplane mode.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Use the keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide a quick way to perform particular functions. They help you work more efficiently. The following tables describe the functions of keyboard shortcuts.

Other general keyboard shortcuts

You can customize keyboard settings in Vantage app. To customize detailed settings, open the Vantage app, and then click Device ➙ Input & Accessories.

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 while 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. Press Ctrl + dotted middle button + TrackPoint pointing stick at the same time to zoom in or zoom out.

Disable the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap

Use the trackpad

You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. It is ideal for you to use for occasions with high portability requirements, for example, business trips.

One and two-finger touch gestures

To change other settings, such as cursor speed, touch gesture, and trackpad sensitivity, do the following:

1. Type touchpad in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.

Connect to an external display

Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect to a wired display

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. Then follow the on-screen instructions to detect the external display.

Supported resolution
The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

Connect to a wireless display

To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast® feature. Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect with.

Set the display mode

Press F7 or Fn + F7 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 and 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.

Chapter 3. Explore your computer

Lenovo apps

This section provides introduction to Lenovo apps.

Lenovo Commercial Vantage

The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app (hereafter referred to as Vantage app) is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support. To access the Vantage app, type Lenovo Commercial Vantage in the Windows search box. The Vantage app enables you to:

• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
• Temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.
• Control settings for smart features including noise suppression and presence detection.

Lenovo View

Lenovo View is an app that enhances camera quality and provides collaboration features for some mainstream video call apps.

Access Lenovo View

Type Lenovo View in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Explore key features

• Video Enhancer: Adjust relevant camera parameters (light, intensity, color) and reduce noise to improve your video call experience. In low light, automatically improve video brightness and colors.

Collaboration

• Background Removal: Conceal the background during a video call to keep the focus on you.
• Auto-framing: Automatically keep your face centered in the video call when you move around.
• Virtual presenter: Overlay your face on any materials you want to present, like a presentation.

Privacy

• Privacy Alert: An alert icon appears on your computer screen when a shoulder surfer appears behind you.
• Privacy Guard: Your screen becomes blurred when a shoulder surfer appears behind you.

Wellness

• Posture Warning: Reminds you to adjust your posture when you hunch toward the screen.
• Eye Wellness: Reminds you to look away from the screen and relax your eyes for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.

Notes:

• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• The features only work when the camera shutter is open.
• Some features might not be able to be used at the same time.
• The Lenovo View app periodically updates features to improve your camera and video call experience. The feature description might be different from that on your actual user interface.

TrackPoint Quick Menu

TrackPoint Quick Menu is a clickable app. It offers rapid access to functions, such as the camera, microphone, and touchpad. You can adjust the function settings in this app.

Launch the TrackPoint Quick Menu

Double-tap the TrackPoint pointing stick to launch the TrackPoint Quick Menu. You can also set single-tapping as the way to launch it in the OS settings. To change the settings, do the following:

1. Click the flyout and click ADVANCED SETTINGS.
2. Select Single-tapping under TrackPoint Quick Menu Launch.

The TrackPoint Quick Menu is enabled by default. Press Fn+G to disable or enable the double-tapping gesture. When disabled, it cannot be launched by double-tapping or single-tapping the TrackPoint pointing stick.

Use the TrackPoint Quick Menu

You can click the edit button to rearrange the features in the preview panel, or drag and drop the features on the right to the preview panel to customize your quick menu.

Camera

You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the camera and restore the settings to default by tapping the reset button.

Microphone

You can mute your computer and adjust the sound effect of your microphone by selecting the following modes:

• Center mode: Capture the speaker’s voice.
• Spatial mode: Capture the speaker’s voice and the ambiance.

Note: When the internal microphone is not supported by Dolby or the Dolby driver is disabled, an input device list will be displayed instead. The list provides options and a one-volume bar to test your microphone.

Voice typing

You can convert speech to text in the text box. Click START VOICE TYPING to invoke the text box.

Battery

You can extend the battery lifespan and health by setting the charging threshold below 100%. To set the threshold, enable the feature, and click ADJUST THRESHOLD. Then set the charge threshold in the Vantage app.

Audio playback

You can select the output device of your preference and set the volume of your selected channel or mute it.

Noise suppression

You can suppress your own background noise and the noise from other meeting participants.

• Off: Disable noise suppression.
• Low: Suppress low-level background noise.
• High: Suppress all non-speech background noise.

Note: The feature does not work when Dolby Voice is off. Click the link in NOISE SUPPRESSION to help you enable it.

Quick Clean

You can temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device to clean your computer.

Intelligent Cooling

The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance. You can press F8 or do the following to switch among preferred modes:

1. Right-click the battery icon in the taskbar to access power and sleep settings.
2. Locate the Power section and select a preferred mode.

Manage power

Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Check the battery status.

Go to Settings ➙ System to check the battery status. For more details about your battery, refer to the Vantage app.

Charge the computer

Use AC power

Power source of the AC power adapter:

• Power: 65 W
• 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
• Output rating of the AC power adapter: 20 V DC, 3.25 A

When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to AC power with the supplied power adapter. The 65 W AC power adapter supports the rapid charge function; the battery is 80% charged in about one hour when the computer is turned off. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the physical environment, and whether you are using the computer.

Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Note: Some models may not ship with AC adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of the relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use Lenovo-qualified adapters. You can refer to [https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc].

Notes: To maximize the life of the battery:

• Use the battery until the charge is depleted, and recharge the battery completely before using it. Once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.
• Keep the battery from full charge when it is not in heavy use. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the power section of the Vantage app.
• The battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of the Vantage app.

Use P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function.

Both USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 4) on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. To use the function, ensure that Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in the UEFI BIOS of your computers so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode. To enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode:

1. Press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Click Config ➙ USB, and then enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode.

Note: The actual charging speed of your computer depends on many factors, such as the remaining battery power of the computer, the wattage of the AC power adapter, and whether you are using the computer.

Change the power settings.

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect by default when your computer is on AC power and has been idle for a specified duration:

• Turn off the display: After 5 minutes
• Put the computer to sleep: After 5 minutes

To reset the power plan:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Power Options.
3. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

To reset the power button function:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth among devices with the same features.

Connect to a Bluetooth device.

You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. To ensure a successful connection, place the devices at most 10 meters (33 feet) from the computer.

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