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ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide

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Page 2: ... Warranty Guide Setup Guide Generic Safety and Compliance Notices First Edition April 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 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...ock the computer 25 Log in with your fingerprint for selected models 25 Log in with your face ID for selected models 26 User Presence Sensing for selected models 26 UEFI BIOS passwords 27 Password types 27 Set change and remove a password 28 Associate your fingerprints with passwords for selected models 29 Chapter 5 Configure advanced settings 31 UEFI BIOS 31 Enter the UEFI BIOS menu 31 Navigate i...

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Page 5: ...formation Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product 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 iii ...

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Page 7: ...r Front view Computer Vision Microphone Infrared camera Camera Touch screen Power button with or without fingerprint reader Speaker TrackPoint pointing stick Trackpad TrackPoint buttons for selected models Copyright Lenovo 2022 1 ...

Page 8: ...n the F9 indicator is on your camera will be disabled Related topics Use the TrackPoint pointing device on page 12 Use the trackpad on page 14 Use the touch screen for selected models on page 15 Log in with your fingerprint for selected models on page 25 Log in with your face ID for selected models on page 26 User Presence Sensing for selected models on page 26 2 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 9: ... connector Security lock slot Nano SIM card tray Audio connector Related topics USB specifications on page 6 Connect to a cellular network for selected models on page 9 Charge the computer on page 20 Lock the computer on page 25 Chapter 1 Meet your computer 3 ...

Page 10: ... 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 for more than two seconds to cut off power supply temporarily 3 Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer 4 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 11: ...Rear view Microphone Chapter 1 Meet your computer 5 ...

Page 12: ...by Audio Speaker System Display Color display with In Plane Switching IPS technology Display ratio 16 10 Display resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels TUV Eye Safe or Eye Comfort certified Multi touch technology Security features Face authentication User Presence Sensing Fingerprint reader integrated in power button Trusted Platform Module TPM Wireless features Bluetooth GPS on wireless WAN model Wireless...

Page 13: ...els 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 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...

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Page 15: ...d 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 Connect to a cellular network for selected models To connect a 5G cellular data network you must have a wireless wide area network WWAN card and a nano SIM card installed The nano SIM card might co...

Page 16: ...r connection 1 Turn off the computer 2 Locate the nano SIM card slot and insert the nano SIM card as shown Note the orientation of the card and ensure that it is seated correctly 3 Turn on the computer 4 Click the network icon and then select the cellular network icon from the list Provide required information if needed Turn on the Airplane mode When the Airplane mode is enabled all wireless featu...

Page 17: ...ameras AI Front Camera 2 Follow the on screen instructions to customize the sub features according to your preference Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively 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 disa...

Page 18: ...ge app Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight for selected models Break operation Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request 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 scro...

Page 19: ...n 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 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 ...

Page 20: ...the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing clicking and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse Use the trackpad Left click zone Right click zone 14 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 21: ...r first Then gently wipe the trackpad surface with a soft and lint free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner For more gestures see the help information of the pointing device Disable the trackpad The trackpad is active by default To disable the device 1 Open the Start menu and then click Settings Devices Touchpad 2 In the Touchpad section turn off the Touchpad control Use the to...

Page 22: ...m in Swipe from the left view all open windows Windows 10 Swipe from the left open widget panel Windows 11 Swipe from the right open action center Windows 10 Swipe from the right open notification center Windows 11 Swipe downwards shortly show title bar Swipe downwards close the current app Drag 16 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 23: ...nnot 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 the external display to Supported resolution USB C connector Up to 5K 60 Hz Notes If you connect the external display...

Page 24: ...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 18 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 25: ...ce To download the latest version of Vantage app go to https www microsoft com store productId 9NR5B8GVVM13 Intelligent cooling The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption computer temperature and performance Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings Do the following to select the preferred power mode 1 Right click the battery icon in the task bar to a...

Page 26: ...r 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 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 rele...

Page 27: ...nnection You can connect all types of Bluetooth enabled devices to your computer such as a keyboard a mouse a smartphone or speakers To ensure successful connection place the devices at most 10 meters 33 feet from the computer 1 Type Bluetooth in the Windows search box and then press Enter 2 Turn on Bluetooth if it is off 3 Select a Bluetooth device and then follow the on screen instructions Acces...

Page 28: ... slot USB 3 2 connector Gen 2 microSD card slot HDMI connector USB C 3 2 Gen 2 connector Power connector Power connector When Lenovo USB C Port Replicator is connected to your computer you can connect the replicator to the ac power adapter of your computer so that the ac power adapter supplies power to both the port replicator and the computer 22 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 29: ...Use Lenovo USB C Port Replicator Connect Lenovo USB C Port Replicator to either USB C connector on your computer Chapter 3 Explore your computer 23 ...

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Page 31: ...ow the on screen instruction to enroll your fingerprint Note It is recommended that you put your finger at the center of the fingerprint reader during enrollment and enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers After the enrollment the fingerprints are associated with the Windows password automatically 3 Log in with your fingerprint When the fingerprint reader indicator...

Page 32: ...feature it provides the following functions Wake up the computer when you approach it With your Face ID your computer can log in automatically without touching your computer Lock the computer automatically when you leave Notes The feature does not work in the following cases the computer is in hibernation mode or has been turned off the computer display is closed the computer is connected to an ex...

Page 33: ...isor 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 You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor password to control security related features To customize the authority of the system managem...

Page 34: ... any potential repair actions required are not covered under warranty What to do if you forget your power on password If you forget your power on password do the following to remove the power on password If you have set a supervisor password and remember it 1 Restart the computer When the logo screen is displayed immediately press F1 2 Type the supervisor password to enter the UEFI BIOS menu 3 Sel...

Page 35: ... have been saved window press Enter 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 system management password removed Associate your fingerprints with passwords for selected models Do the following to associate your fingerprints with the power on password and NVMe password 1 Turn off and the...

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Page 37: ...ime as desired 3 Press F10 to save changes and exit Change the startup sequence 1 Restart the computer When the logo screen is displayed press F1 2 Select Startup Boot Then press Enter The default device order list is displayed 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...

Page 38: ...eries of warning windows might pop up Your might be required to do the following before resetting the system to factory default a Deactivate the Absolute Persistence Module b Remove the NVMe password if your have set one 4 For computer model with RAID settings a window pops up to remind you of data damage 5 If you select Yes a window pops up to confirm your current operation 6 If you select Yes a ...

Page 39: ...art the computer When the logo screen is displayed press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu 5 Select Startup Boot to display the Boot Priority Order submenu 6 Select the drive that contains the operating system installation program for example USB HDD Then press Esc Attention After you change the startup sequence ensure that you select the correct device during a copy a save or a format operation If y...

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Page 41: ...harged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU For full details see the Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation at https www lenovo com warranty llw_02 CRU list The following is a list of CRUs of your computer Self service CRUs ac power adapter Base cover assembly Power cord Nano SIM card tray 2242 M 2 solid st...

Page 42: ...low the replacement procedure to replace a CRU Base cover assembly Prerequisite Before you start read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions Note Do not remove the base cover assembly when your computer is connected to ac power Otherwise there might be a risk of short circuits For access do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disable Fast Startup an...

Page 43: ...eric Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions Attention If you replace a M 2 solid state drive you might need to install a new operating system For details on how to install a new operating system see Install a Windows operating system and drivers on page 33 The M 2 solid state drive is sensitive Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data When ha...

Page 44: ... 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 For access do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disable Fast Startup and the built in battery on page 35 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all co...

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Page 47: ... power button for about seven seconds Then reconnect to ac power and restart the computer What do I do if I spill liquid on the computer 1 Carefully unplug the ac power adapter and turn off the computer immediately The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits Attention Although you might lose some data or work by...

Page 48: ...ariable storage is nearly full Note This error indicates that the operating system or programs cannot create modify or delete data in the non volatile system UEFI variable storage due to insufficient storage space after POST The non volatile system UEFI variable storage is used by the UEFI BIOS and by the operating system or programs This error occurs when the operating system or programs store la...

Page 49: ... 3 Navigate to the troubleshooting menu to diagnose the operating system for recovery instructions Use the Vantage app to Configure device settings Download and install UEFI BIOS drivers and firmware updates Secure your computer from outside threats Diagnose hardware problems Check the computer warranty status Access User Guide and helpful articles Note The available features vary depending on the...

Page 50: ...untries and regions the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows Pro editions 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 ...

Page 51: ... the latest phone numbers Note Phone numbers are subject to change without notice If the number for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Services available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessa...

Page 52: ...ating 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 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 warranty...

Page 53: ...urther 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 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer 1 Wireless LAN antenna main 2 Wireless LAN antenna auxiliary 3 Wireless...

Page 54: ...riginal shipping packaging 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage without packaging 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 Relative humidity Operating 8 to 95 at wet bulb temperature 23 C 73 F Storage and transportation 5 to 95 at wet bulb temperature 27 C 81 F 48 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 User Guide ...

Page 55: ...ht to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase For the configura...

Page 56: ...mation or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site https pcsupport lenovo com Trademarks LENOVO LENOVO logo THINKPAD THINKPAD logo TRACKPOINT and ULTRACONNECT are trademarks of Lenovo Intel and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U S and or other countries Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U S and other countries...

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