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  • Page 1 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Second Edition (July 2021) © Copyright Lenovo 2021. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 19 Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . Lenovo apps ....Chapter 7. Help and support ..43 Smart features (for selected models).
  • Page 4 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Notebook

    Discover your Lenovo notebook ® Thank you for choosing a Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated 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.
  • Page 6 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 Webcam privacy shutter IR camera* / Camera* Microphones Power button with fingerprint reader ® TrackPoint pointing stick Speaker © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 8 Trackpad NFC (near field communication) mark* TrackPoint buttons Touch screen * for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Speaker ® Support Dolby Voice , which delivers natural sound in conference calls, reduces listener fatigue, and sounds stunningly clear to make meetings more productive.
  • Page 9 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Webcam privacy shutter IR camera* / Camera* 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...
  • Page 10 Webcam privacy shutter Slide webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Speaker ® Support Dolby Voice , which delivers natural sound in conference calls, reduces listener fatigue, and sounds stunningly clear to make meetings more productive. Related topics •...

  • Page 11: Side View

    • “Charge the computer” on page 23 • “Connect to an external display” on page 16 • “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 18 • “USB specifications” on page 6 • “Lock the computer” on page 27...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    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. Specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. USB specifications Notes: •...
  • Page 13 • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector...
  • Page 14 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Connect 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.

  • Page 16: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    Interact with your computer Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively. https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/featurevideo X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...
  • Page 17 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...

  • Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end 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.

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Use the trackpad Right-click zone Left-click zone Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen (For Selected Models)

    Use the touch gestures Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu. Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items. Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop. Notes: •...
  • Page 21 Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click Tap and hold to right-click Slide to scroll through items Zoom out Zoom in Swipe from the right: open action center Swipe from the left: view all open windows Drag Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Swipe downwards: close the current app Chapter 2...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    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. •...

  • Page 23: Get To Know Yoga Modes

    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 setting 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.

  • Page 24: Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (For Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 6 Only)

    The garaged rechargeable electronic pen enables a more precise and easier way of writing and sketching. Right-click button Eraser button Lenovo Integrated Pen is not waterproof. Keep the pen away from water and excessive moisture. To purchase Lenovo Integrated Pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories. Charge Lenovo Integrated Pen 1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface. Lenovo Quick Clean Depending on the model, your computer might support the Lenovo Quick Clean feature. The preinstalled Lenovo Quick Clean enables you to temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.
  • Page 26 Access Glance by Mirametrix Type Glance in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Note: If Glance is uninstalled, you can request it through https://support.lenovo.com/contactus Explore key features Depending on the model, some features might not be available on your computer.
  • Page 27 – Snap Window: When you select a window on one screen and turn your face to another, the window automatically snaps to the top center of the screen you are facing. – Smart Pointer: Relocate the pointer to the screen you are facing. When the pointer moves from one screen to another, it is temporarily drawn large.

  • Page 28: Intelligent Cooling

    Intelligent cooling The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust fan speed, computer temperature and performance. This feature works in auto mode by default. Press Fn+T to switch between manual mode and auto mode. Manual mode • Quiet mode: the least fan speed •...

  • Page 29: Charge The Computer

    Use P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function Both USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connectors 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 UEFI BIOS of your computers, so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode.

  • Page 30: Change The Power Settings

    Note: The remaining battery power of computer A should be at least 30% and be 3% higher than that of computer B. • When ac power is available: Note: The actual charging speed of your computer depends on many factors, such as the remaining battery power of the computers, the wattage of the ac power adapter, and whether you are using the computers.

  • Page 31: Purchase Accessories

    Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the functionalities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
  • Page 32 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and security feature. You can purchase the cable locks at https://smartfind.lenovo.com Log in with your fingerprint The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button.

  • Page 34: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)

    3. Log in with your fingerprint. When the fingerprint reader indicator is solid green, tap your finger on the fingerprint reader for authentication. Associate your fingerprints with UEFI BIOS passwords You can associate your fingerprints with your power-on password and NVMe password. See “Associate your fingerprints with passwords (for selected models)”...

  • Page 35: Protect Your Privacy (For Selected Models)

    • Your computer uses a human presence sensor to detect your presence and the IR camera to recognize your face. Lenovo does not collect any personal data. • For some countries or regions, the human presence sensor is disabled according to local regulations.

  • Page 36: Protect Data Against Power Loss (For Selected Models)

    PLP function enables your computer data to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.

  • Page 37: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you have set both the supervisor password and the system management password, the supervisor password overrides the system management password. If you have set both the system management password and the power-on password, the system management password overrides the power-on password.

  • Page 38: Associate Your Fingerprints With Passwords (For Selected Models)

    6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu. • If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed. What to do if you forget your NVMe password If you forget your user NVMe password or both user and master NVMe passwords, Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter. Update UEFI BIOS When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update UEFI BIOS. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...

  • Page 40: Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers

    • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package. To know more about UEFI BIOS, visit Knowledge Base of your computer at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 41 • Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. Select the update packages you want, and then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the packages. • Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software.
  • Page 42 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 6. Cru Replacement

    If you intend on installing a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.

  • Page 44: Replace A Cru

    5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3.

  • Page 45: M.2 Solid-State Drive

    Installation procedure Troubleshooting If the computer does not start up after you reinstall the base cover assembly, disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer. M.2 solid-state drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions.

  • Page 46: Wireless Wan Card (For Selected Models)

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 47 Removal procedure (for WWAN card with four antennas) Installation procedure (for WWAN card with four antennas) Note: When you install the wireless WWAN card, ensure that you connect blue cable to a connector, the black cable to connector, the grey cable to connector and the orange cable to connector as shown.
  • Page 48 Removal procedure (for WWAN card with two antennas) Installation procedure (for WWAN card with two antennas) Note: When you install the wireless WWAN card, ensure that you connect blue cable to connector and the orange cable to connector as shown. X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    • From the Vantage app. See “Install a Windows operating system and drivers” Where can I get the latest device on page 34 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 33. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2021...

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    Error messages If you see a message that is not included in the following table, record the error message first, then shut down the computer and call Lenovo for help. See “Lenovo Customer Support Center” on page 48. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 51: Beep Errors

    Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology: 1. Go to or scan the following QR Code.

  • Page 52: Self-Help Resources

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and FAQ • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 53: Windows Label

    In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows Pro edition license downgrade rights. Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1.

  • Page 54: Lenovo Customer Support Center

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.

  • Page 55: Purchase Additional Services

    • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, go to: •...
  • Page 56 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 HPD TP00128A0 ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 LTE2 ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 5G ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 LTE2 HPD ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 5G HPD ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 TP00129A 20XW and 20XX...
  • Page 58 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6: Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO1)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO2)* * for selected models...
  • Page 59 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: Wireless LAN antenna (main and auxiliary) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO1)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO2)* * for selected models Operating environment...
  • Page 60 X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix B. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 62 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any ® Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product.

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