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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 First Edition (September 2020) © Copyright Lenovo 2020. 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

    Lenovo Display Refresh... . Call Lenovo ....Use Lenovo Vantage ... . .
  • Page 4 Read this first Thank you for choosing Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated to delivering best-value solutions to you. Important information about OLED screen and folio cover Do not push or rub the screen with glass, tweezers, or any other hard objects that are not recommended to use with the X1 Fold Gen 1.
  • Page 5 • Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Welcome To Your Thinkpad X1 Fold Gen 1

    Chapter 1. Welcome to your ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 Enjoy your tour with ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1, the world’s first foldable-OLED PC. Your ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 features the following: • Foldable OLED screen for superior image quality •...
  • Page 8 – USB-C to VGA: 1900 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz – USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 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 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Features And Specifications

    USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device. Chapter 1 Welcome to your ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1...
  • Page 10 USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Let's Get Started

    • Take special care when cosmetics, such as foundation or creams, can come in contact with the folio cover. If any such products contact with the folio cover, immediately wipe them off using a dry cloth. © Copyright Lenovo 2020...
  • Page 12 • For better folding experience, the center of the folio cover is made of soft genuine leather. Therefore, the center of the folio cover looks thinner. You may notice a slight bumping or gap after using the foldable PC for a long period of time. This is a normal characteristic of the genuine leather, and it will not affect the folio cover quality.

  • Page 13: Work With The Foldable Screen

    Work with the foldable screen Your foldable PC features the following modes. Switch between different modes to experience the most of the 4-in-1 foldable PC. Mode Recommended scenario(s) • Giving a presentation Landscape mode • Watching movies • Multi-tasking Mini clamshell mode •...

  • Page 14: Split-Screen Function

    Split-screen function In book mode and mini clamshell mode , the split-screen function allows you to handle multiple tasks. Select one of below methods of your preference: • Rotate the screen to switch between split-screen view and full-screen view as shown. •...

  • Page 15: Connect To Networks

    Connect to networks Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network. Connect to Wi-Fi networks Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. Select a network available for connection. Connect to a cellular network If your computer has a wireless wide area network (WAN) card and a micro-SIM card installed, you can connect to a cellular data network and get online using the cellular signal.

  • Page 16: Airplane Mode

    2. Install a nano-SIM card as shown. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. 5. Provide required information, if needed. Airplane mode When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.

  • Page 17: Interact With Your Foldable Pc

    7. Click Improve Recognition to improve the image so that Windows Hello can recognize you in different light conditions or when your appearance changes. Log in with face authentication 1. On the Windows lock screen, select the smiling face icon from the sign-in options.
  • Page 18 • Removing the protection film before folding the screen. Do not attach any other adhesives such as sticker to the screen. • When folding the foldable PC, do not place any objects on the screen except the Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard.
  • Page 19 • Do not press the OLED screen with hard or sharp objects except the Lenovo Mod Pen or Lenovo Pen Pro. Do not apply excessive pressure to it. • Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or incompatible objects for input on the screen.

  • Page 20: Wireless Keyboard (For Selected Models)

    Wireless keyboard (for selected models) Your foldable PC might come with the Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard (a wireless, magnetic keyboard with touchpad). Use the keyboard to work more easily and effectively. The keyboard is available as an option. You can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/...
  • Page 21 Use the keyboard in different modes The keyboard works with your foldable PC in two modes, landscape mode and mini clamshell mode. Landscape mode Mini clamshell mode Your keyboard and foldable PC both come with integrated magnet for automatic attachment. When placing the keyboard on your foldable PC, ensure that the camera side is upward as shown, otherwise the keyboard does not attach properly.
  • Page 22 Keyboard overview Special keys • Press F1–F12 key to invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key. • Press Fn Key and F1–F12 key simultaneously to invoke the standard function of F1–F12 function keys. Enable / disable speakers Decrease / increase volume Enable / disable microphones Darken / brighten display...
  • Page 23 • Blinking red slowly: (battery power lower than 25%) Micro USB connector: On rare occasions, you might need to work with your foldable PC and charge the keyboard at the same time. As an alternative, use a 5V ac power adapter and a Micro USB cable to charge the keyboard.
  • Page 24 Charge the keyboard Wireless charging (recommended) Place the foldable PC with the camera side upward and put the keyboard on the lower half of the computer screen. Fold the computer screen, the keyboard starts to charge automatically. One four-hour charge enables you to use the keyboard for up to eight hours.

  • Page 25: Lenovo Mod Pen (For Selected Models)

    Lenovo Mod Pen (for selected models) The Lenovo Mod pen (a rechargeable stylus pen) enables you to write and draw in a natural and precise manner. To purchase the pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories Notes: • The default function of each barrel button might vary in different apps.

  • Page 26: Use Lenovo Pen Pro (For Selected Models)

    • Do not use or store the pen in a place where excessive changes in temperature may occur such as in a car. Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models) The Lenovo Pen Pro (a rechargeable stylus pen) enables you to write and draw in a natural manner. To purchase the pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories Note: The color of the pen might vary by country or region.
  • Page 27 • The default function of each barrel button might vary in different apps. • To customize the barrel button functions, use Lenovo Pen Settings. If Lenovo Pen Settings is not installed on your computer, download and install the latest WinTab driver from https://support.lenovo.com...
  • Page 28 • The pen contains pressure sensors. Apply an appropriate amount of pressure when writing on the screen. Do not subject the pen to shock or vibration. • If possible, place your pen in a well-ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine. •...

  • Page 29: Use Usb-C Connector

    The Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub provides quick and easy connections between your computer and computer accessories. The Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories...
  • Page 30 If your computer runs on low battery, connect the Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub to the ac power adapter so that ac power adapter supplies power to both the hub and your foldable PC. For more information, refer to the documentation of the hub.
  • Page 31 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. 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 which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display.
  • Page 32 USB-C to audio Connect speakers, headphones, or a headset to your foldable PC through a USB-C to audio cable. The foldable PC does not come with a USB-C to audio cable. To purchase one from Lenovo, go to https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories Connect to the wired Ethernet To connect your foldable PC to a local network, a USB-C to Ethernet adapter is needed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Explore More

    • Type in the search box. • Tap Windows key + alt + V on the On-Screen Keyboard, or press Windows key + alt + V on the Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard if your foldable PC comes with one. To download the latest version of Lenovo Voice, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

  • Page 34: Lenovo Display Refresh

    PC. When you are prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the refreshment. To download the latest version of Lenovo Display Refresh, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

  • Page 35: Manage Power

    • The available features vary depending on the computer model. • Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.

  • Page 36: Change The Power Settings

    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 Lenovo Vantage. Change the power settings ®...

  • Page 37: Connect To A Bluetooth-Enabled Device

    4. Tap F10 to save the changes and exit. Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled 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 the connection is successful, place the devices 10 meters (33 feet), at most, from the computer.
  • Page 38 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Configure Advanced Settings

    The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
  • Page 40 4. In the Changes have been saved window, tap Enter. 5. Tap 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.

  • Page 41: Uefi Bios

    What to do if you forget your hard disk password If you forget your user hard disk password or both user and master hard disk passwords, Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced.

  • Page 42: Change The Startup Sequence

    Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods: • Open Lenovo Vantage to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package.

  • Page 43: Recovery Information

    Windows recovery programs are damaged. If you did not create a recovery USB drive as a precautionary measure, you can contact Lenovo Customer Support Center and purchase one from Lenovo. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: Chapter 4...

  • Page 44: Install Windows 10 And Drivers

    Create a recovery USB drive Attention: The creation process deletes anything stored on the USB drive. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. 1. Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.
  • Page 45 Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods: • Open Lenovo Vantage 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.
  • Page 46 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Help And Support

    Touchpad. How do I disable my trackpad? 2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control. Where can I get the latest device Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com drivers and UEFI BIOS? © Copyright Lenovo 2020...

  • Page 48: 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 45. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 49: Self-Help Resources

    Use Lenovo Vantage to: • Configure device settings. • Download and install UEFI BIOS, drivers, and firmware updates. • Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. • Secure your computer from outside threats. • Use Windows Search. • Diagnose hardware problems.
  • Page 50 * for selected models User Guide...

  • Page 51: Call Lenovo

    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. Record the problem symptoms and details: •...

  • Page 52: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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 53: Appendix A. Accessibility And Ergonomic Information

    This chapter provides information about accessibility and ergonomics. Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing users who have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations with greater access to information and technology. This section provides information about the ways these users can get the most out of their computer experience.
  • Page 54 keyboard with all the standard keys. You can select keys using the mouse or another pointing device, or you can tap to select the keys if your computer supports multi-touch screen. • High Contrast High Contrast is a feature that heightens the color contrast of some text and images on your screen. As a result, those items are more distinct and easier to identify.
  • Page 55 Your computer provides industry-standard connectors that enable you to connect assistive devices. Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files. Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader.
  • Page 56 Many product solutions are available to help you modify and expand your computer to best suit your needs. You can find some of these options at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories Explore your options for docking solutions and external products that provide the adjustability and features that you want.

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Compliance And Tco Certified Information

    Appendix B. Compliance and TCO Certified information This chapter provides regulatory, environmental, RoHS, and ENERGY STAR information about Lenovo products. Certification-related information Product name Compliance ID Machine types TP00122A 20RK and 20RL • ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 • ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 5G The latest compliance information is available at: https://www.lenovo.com/compliance...
  • Page 58 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity The following information refers to ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1, machine types: 20RK and 20RL. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 59 . SAR 20mm Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature • Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) • Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Storage without package: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
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  • Page 61: Appendix C. 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 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. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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