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  • Page 1 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices First Edition (May 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. 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

    ....Call Lenovo ....Accessories ....
  • Page 4 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 5: About This Documentation

    • 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 © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 6 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front Infrared (IR) camera / Camera Webcam privacy shutter Microphone Touch screen Power button with or without fingerprint ® TrackPoint pointing stick reader Near field communication (NFC) mark Trackpad TrackPoint buttons © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8 * for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Side

    ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Lenovo Integrated Pen Smart card reader Nano-SIM-card tray Audio connector Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 * for selected models...

  • Page 10: Bottom

    Bottom Speaker Emergency-reset hole X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Usb Connectors

    • 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 • USB 4 connector Statement on USB transfer rate...
  • Page 12 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network. Connect to Wi-Fi networks 1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 14: Airplane Mode

    2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed. Airplane mode When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled. To enable or disable the Airplane mode: 1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings. 2.

  • Page 15: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) Break operation Scroll contents Pause operation Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end * for selected models 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 16 Use the TrackPoint pointing device 1. Pointing stick Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move.

  • Page 17: Use The Trackpad

    Use the trackpad The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Tap on the surface of the trackpad with one finger to perform the left-click action, with two fingers to perform the right-click action. Use the touch gestures Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item.

  • Page 18: Use The Multi-Touch Screen

    Use the multi-touch screen If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures. Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use. Tap once • From the Start menu: Open an app or item. •...

  • Page 19: Connect To An External Display

    Move two fingers closer together Zoom out. Move two fingers farther apart Zoom in. Tips • Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen. • Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen.

  • Page 20: Get To Know Yoga Modes

    Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display. Get to know YOGA modes Your computer display can be rotated to any angle up to 360 degrees. Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper- right or upper-left corner of the computer display.

  • Page 21: Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (For Selected Models)

    Stand mode Tablet mode Tent mode Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected models) The following information refers to the Lenovo Integrated Pen. The Lenovo Integrated Pen enables a more precise and easier way of writing and sketching. Eraser button Click button Lenovo Integrated Pen is not waterproof.
  • Page 22 2. Insert the pen back into the pen slot. The pen is 80% charged in about 15 seconds and 100% charged in about five minutes. X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    • Press Fn+H to switch to performance mode. Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function The USB-C connector on the computer features the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. When no ac power is available, this feature enables one computer to supply power to another computer through a USB-C to USB-C cable.

  • Page 24: Connect To A Bluetooth-Enabled Device

    Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power) • Turn off the display: After 5 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 20 minutes To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving: 1.

  • Page 25: Purchase Options

    Purchase options Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more. To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories...
  • Page 26 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 27: 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 Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) If your computer comes with a fingerprint reader, you can use it to enroll your fingerprints.

  • Page 28: Use Privacy Protection (For Selected Models)

    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 29: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Security ➙ Password ➙ System Management Password Access Control. 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.

  • Page 30: Use Power Loss Protection Function (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 NVMe password (Single password) or both user and admin NVMe passwords (Dual password), Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    Note: No bootable device is displayed if the computer cannot start from any devices or the operating system cannot be found. 3. Set the startup sequence as desired. 4. Press F10 to save the changes and exit. To change the startup sequence temporarily: © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 32: Detect Memory Retraining

    • 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. Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, Memory Reference Code (MRC) change might cause memory retraining.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Replace A Cru

    3. Select Disable Built-in Battery and press Enter. 4. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool. Replace a CRU Follow the replacement procedure to replace a CRU.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Solid-State Drive And M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket (For Selected Models)

    For access, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable the built-in battery” on page 27. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 4.
  • Page 37 • Do not touch the contact edge or circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state drive might get damaged. • Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

  • Page 38: Pen Dummy (For Selected Models)

    Then, remove the drive out of the slot Pen dummy (for selected models) Depending on models, a pen dummy might come with your computer. If you need replace the pen dummy with a Lenovo integrated pen, do the following: Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
  • Page 39 Removal procedure Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 40 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control. Use the Software application to check for updates. It should notify when new Where can I get the latest device firmware is available on LVFS ( https://fwupd.org/ drivers and UEFI BIOS? © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 42: 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 40. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Self-Help Resources

    The LLW also is preinstalled on the computer. To access the LLW, go to /opt/Lenovo If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW.

  • Page 45: Call Lenovo

    General Public License and/or the Lesser General Public License (or any other license requiring us to make a written offer to provide corresponding source code to you) from Lenovo for a period of three years without charge except for the cost of media, shipping, and handling, upon written request to Lenovo. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this Device.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Purchase Additional Services

    For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, go to: • https://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02 • https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade...
  • Page 48 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    China only / for India only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas Your computer has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. You can enable wireless communication wherever you are. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 50 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary, for selected models) Wireless WAN antenna (main, for selected models) Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature •...
  • Page 51 • Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F) Appendix A. Compliance information...
  • Page 52 X13 Yoga Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 54 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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