Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Manual

Product overview

This chapter provides basic information to help you get familiar with your computer.

Computer controls, connectors, and indicators

This section introduces hardware features of the computer.

Front view

1. Microphones
2. Infrared camera (available on some models)
3. Conventional camera (available on some models)
4. Conventional camera with camera shutter (available on some models)
5. Power button
6. Fingerprint reader
7. TrackPoint^® buttons
8. Trackpad
9. NFC mark (available on some models)
10. TrackPoint pointing stick

Microphones
The microphones capture sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio.

Infrared camera (available on some models)
The infrared camera provides a personal and secure way for you to sign in to your computer with face authentication. After setting the infrared camera for face authentication, you can unlock your computer by scanning your face instead of using a password. For more information, see "Using the cameras".

Conventional camera (available on some models)
The conventional camera enables you to take pictures or hold a video conference. It also works with the infrared camera for face authentication. For more information, see "Using the cameras"

Conventional camera with camera shutter (available on some models)
The conventional camera enables you to take pictures or hold a video conference. You can use the camera shutter to cover (slide to the right) or unveil (slide to the left) the camera lens. For more information, see "Using the cameras".

Power button
You can press the power button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode.

To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then click Shut down.

If your computer is unresponsive, you can turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for four or more seconds. If the computer cannot be turned off, see "Computer stops responding" for more information.

You also can define what the power button does. For example, by pressing the power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer into sleep or hibernation mode. To change what the power button does, do the following:

1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint authentication provides simple and secure user access by associating your fingerprint with a password. For more information, see "Using the fingerprint reader".

ThinkPad^® pointing device

TrackPoint buttons

Trackpad

TrackPoint pointing stick

Your computer is equipped with the Lenovo-unique ThinkPad pointing device. For more information, see "ThinkPad pointing device overview".

NFC mark (available on some models)
Near field communication (NFC) is a high-frequency and short-range wireless communication technology. By using NFC, you can establish radio communications between your computer and another NFC-enabled device over a few centimeters or inches. For more information, see "Using the NFC devices".

Left-side view

1. USB-C™ connector (Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible) / power connector
2. Ethernet extension connector Gen 2
3. Docking-station connector
4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
5. HDMI™ connector

USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) / power connectors

The USB-C connectors on your computer support both the USB Type-C™ standard and the Thunderbolt 3 technology. With an appropriate USB-C cable connected, you can use the connectors to transfer data, charge your device, or connect your computer to external displays.

The two USB-C connectors also work as power connectors. The ac power adapter shipped with your computer is a USB-C power adapter. Use the shipped power adapter and power cord to connect the computer to ac power through either of the two USB-C connectors.

Lenovo provides various USB-C accessories to help you expand your computer functionality. For more information, go to: https://www.lenovo.com/accessories

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the USB-C accessories connected to the USB-C connectors might not work correctly.

Ethernet extension connector Gen 2
The Ethernet extension connector Gen 2 makes your computer thinner than the ones with a standard Ethernet connector. Before connecting your computer to a local area network (LAN) through this connector using a ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2, remove the cover on this connector first. The ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 is available as an option and shipped with some computer models only. For information about using and purchasing the Ethernet extension adapter, see "Cabled Ethernet connections".

To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet extension adapter.

Docking-station connector
You can connect the computer to a supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities.

USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
You can use the USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 to connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

Attention: When you attach a USB cable to this connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might get damaged.

Note: The USB device connected to the USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 might influence the wireless wide area network (WAN) and Global Positioning System (GPS) functions of your computer. If your computer cannot establish wireless WAN communications, or if your location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function of your computer, detach the device from the USB 3.1 connector Gen 1.

HDMI connector
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and video interface. It enables you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or a high-definition television (HDTV).

Right-side view

1. Audio connector
2. Fan louvers
3. Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
4. Mini security-lock slot

Audio connector
You can connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector to listen to the sound from the computer.

If you are using a headset with a function switch, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you press the switch, the headset microphone is disabled, and the integrated microphones on the computer is enabled instead.

Note: The audio connector does not support a conventional microphone. For more information, see "Using audio features".

Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor.

Note: To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.

Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
To charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode, enable the Always On USB feature on your computer.

To configure the Always On USB settings, do the following:

1. Start the Lenovo Vantage program.
2. Click Hardware Settings ➙ Power.
3. Locate the Always On USB section and follow the instructions on the screen to make your preferred setting.

Notes:

• The Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 does not work if you click Charge from Sleep and your computer is off without connecting to ac power.
• The USB device connected to the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 might influence the wireless WAN and GPS functions of your computer. If your computer cannot establish wireless WAN communications, or if your location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function of your computer, detach the device from the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1.

Mini security-lock slot
To protect your computer from theft, lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a security cable lock designed to fit the mini security-lock slot on your computer.

Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington MiniSaver^® lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology. Do not attempt to use other types of cable locks that use a rotating T-bar™ locking mechanism. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at https://www.lenovoquickpick.com/.

Rear view

1. Nano-SIM-card slot
2. microSD card slot

Nano-SIM-card slot
If your computer supports the wireless WAN feature, a nano Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card might be required to establish wireless-WAN connections.

For information about replacing the nano SIM card, see "Replacing the nano SIM card".

microSD card slot
You can insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot for data access or storage.

Attention: While transferring data to or from a microSD card, do not put your computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is completed. Otherwise, your data could get damaged.

For information about replacing the microSD card, see "Replacing the microSD card".

Bottom view

1. Docking-station positioning holes
2. Emergency-reset hole
3. Speakers
4. Fan louvers

Docking-station positioning holes
You can use the docking-station positioning holes to secure a supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities.

Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, remove the ac power adapter first. Then insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole to reset the computer.

Speakers
Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers.

Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor.

Status indicators

This topic provides information about locating and identifying the various status indicators on your computer.

Note: Depending on the model, your computer might look different from the following illustrations.

Caps Lock indicator
When this indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters by directly pressing the letter keys.

Fn Lock indicator
This indicator shows the status of Fn Lock function. For more information, see "Using the special keys".

Speaker-mute indicator
When this indicator is on, the speakers are muted.

Microphone-mute indicator
When this indicator is on, the microphones are muted.

Camera status indicator
When this indicator is on, the camera is in use.

System status indicators
The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid and the indicator in the power button show the system status of your computer.

• Blinks for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on (in normal mode).
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinks quickly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinks slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.

Fingerprint reader indicator
This indicator shows the status of fingerprint reader. For more information, see "Using the fingerprint reader".

ac power status indicator
This indicator shows the ac power and battery power status of the computer.

• White: connected to ac power (battery power 90%–100%)
• Yellow: connected to ac power (battery power 0%–90%)
• Off: not connected to ac power

Important product information

This section provides information to help you locate the following:

• Machine type and model information
• FCC ID and IC Certification information
• Windows operating systems information

Machine type and model information

When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps the technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service.

The following illustration shows where to find the label that contains the machine type and model information of your computer.

FCC ID and IC Certification information

You can find the FCC and IC Certification information through one of the following methods:

• Through an electronic-label screen (E-label screen) preinstalled on your computer. To view the E-label screen, see "Regulatory labels".
• On a physical label attached to the outside of your computer shipping carton.

Labels for the Windows operating systems

Windows^® 10 Genuine Microsoft^® label: Your computer might have a Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the following factors:

• Your geographic location
• Date when your computer was manufactured
• Version of Windows 10 that is preinstalled

Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of Genuine Microsoft labels.

• In the People's Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows 10 Pro.

The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the information provided by Microsoft at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx

Documents / Resources

References

• Lenovo Accessories & Software - Shop Now | Lenovo US
• How To Tell - What to Look For
• How To Tell - Home

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