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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (January 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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

    Pogo pins connector ... Unique Lenovo apps ... . . LED Light ....
  • Page 4 USB Type-C connector ..Call Lenovo ....Chapter 5. Help and support ..41 Before you contact Lenovo .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Model name Machine type (MT) ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH 21KR • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices...
  • Page 6 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Figure 1. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH (touch version)—front view Figure 2. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH (non-touch version)—front view Description Microphones Color sensor Infrared LED Infrared camera Camera Camera light Time-of-flight sensor Screen © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 8: Microphones

    Microphones The microphones are the PC's built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your PC for video conferencing or voice recording. Color sensor •...
  • Page 9 “Touch operations supported by Windows (for selected models)” on page 22 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 10: Top View

    Top view Figure 3. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH—top view Description Keyboard Touchpad or Haptic Touchpad Keyboard The keyboard is the PC's built-in input device for typing characters. It also includes keys that can make you more productive when interacting with the PC, apps, and the Windows operating system. Table 2.

  • Page 11: Touchpad

    Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 20 “The FnLock switch” on page 20 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 47 Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse. Slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item.

  • Page 12: Left View

    Left view Figure 4. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH—left-side view Description Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Charging light Combo audio jack Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC.

  • Page 13: Combo Audio Jack

    Table 3. Charging light status and description Light status Plugged in? Battery charge level On, amber 1%–90% 91%–100% On, white Combo audio jack The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers. Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 14: Right View

    Right view Figure 5. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH—right-side view Description Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Camera switch Power button (with an embedded fingerprint sensor) Power light Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC.

  • Page 15: Power Button

    Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC. Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode. Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor scans your finger to unlock your PC or verify your identity. Note: You need to enroll one or more fingerprints before using them for identity verification.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Pogo pins connector * * for selected models Pogo pins connector This connector consists of a magnetic strip and a set of metal contacts for magnetically attaching Lenovo Magic Bay extension modules with a set of matching pogo pins. User Guide...

  • Page 17: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 7. ThinkBook 13x G4 IMH—bottom view Description Novo button hole Air vents (intake) Speakers Antennas (cannot be seen from the outside) Air vents (outlet) Novo button hole When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the menu, you can then choose to: •...

  • Page 18: Speakers

    Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Antennas The antennas transmit and receive radio waves to allow data to be transferred between your PC and a Wi-Fi network device or a Bluetooth device. Note: The antennas are hidden inside the PC. Air vents (outlet) The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC.

  • Page 19: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions Width 293.3 mm Depth 205.2 mm Thickness 13.5 mm ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current 3.25 A Maximum output power 65 W Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 74 Wh Cell type...

  • Page 20: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Connectors and slots ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 3 connector • Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps – SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps – DisplayPort 2.1 –...

  • Page 21: Laser Safety Information

    – Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) • At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft) – Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F) Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity •...
  • Page 22 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network wall jack or a router. Note: If your computer does not include an Ethernet connector, you can purchase a USB-C to Ethernet adapter from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 24: Unique Lenovo Apps

    Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage is a one-stop solution to help you update your computer, configure hardware settings, and access personalized support. If your computer is pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage, type Vantage in the Windows search box to launch this app. Notes: •...

  • Page 25: The Novo Button Menu

    • Lenovo does not collect any personal data from this app. • The available features vary depending on the computer model. • Lenovo Smart Meeting makes periodic feature updates to keep improving your experience. The description described here might be different from that on your actual user interface.

  • Page 26: Open The Novo Button Menu

    Interact with your computer Hotkeys Look at the top row of the keyboard of your Lenovo computer and you’ll find keys with printed icons. These keys are called hotkeys and they provide shortcuts to functions that you’ll use frequently. The function that each hotkey provides is denoted by the icon printed on the key.

  • Page 27: The Copilot Key

    Primary function The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.

  • Page 28: Touch Operations Supported By Windows (For Selected Models)

    Touch operations supported by Windows (for selected models) For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.

  • Page 29: Connect To An External Display

    Touch operation Used for Opening the notification center Swipe in from the right edge The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices. Connect to an external display Connect to a wired display Connect your computer to the desired display with an appropriate cable.

  • Page 30: Protect Your Privacy Using The Camera Switch

    Step 3. Change the display settings as necessary. Set the display mode Step 1. Press or Fn + Your computer shows a list of display modes, with the current mode highlighted. Step 2. Select a display mode from the list. Protect your privacy using the camera switch The camera switch is a mechanical button that prevents any attempt from capturing your image, thus protecting your privacy.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Smart Key Smart Key provides a quick shortcut to Lenovo apps and service. Press Smart Key to open the launch panel. Note: There is also a trick to Smart Key. Go to Preference on the launch panel, select ADD and choose your favorite app to associate with Smart Key.
  • Page 32 Air gestures Some Lenovo computers include a time of flight (ToF) sensor on top of the screen. Such computers may support additional gestures that you can perform in front of the screen. Gesture...

  • Page 33: Super Resolution

    For most players, super resolution can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage, but for KMPlayer and PotPlayer, you need to enable this feature manually. Note: You may need to connect to the Internet and complete Lenovo Vantage update for this function to take effect.

  • Page 34: Manage Power

    • Depending on its hardware, your computer may not support all the functions and options described above. • You can view and customize this feature under Device Settings in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo BaiYing. Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

  • Page 35: Set Power Button Behavior

    If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight battery charging mode, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo BaiYing.

  • Page 36: System Operation Modes

    You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo BaiYing. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. Three modes are usually available for most Lenovo computers. The following table lists the operation modes and the recommended conditions for each mode.

  • Page 37: Change Settings In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 38: Set Passwords In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

  • Page 39: Change Or Remove Administrator Password

    Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

  • Page 40: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter. Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password. Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user passwords. Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Accessories

    Chapter 4. Accessories Depending on the model, your computer might not come with certain accessories. Lenovo Magic Bay Light Lenovo Magic Bay Light is an adjustable light extension module. Figure 11. Lenovo Magic Bay Light — front view Description Touch button...

  • Page 42: Touch Button

    LED Light The LED light provides extra light source for computer camera. Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam is a camera extension module. Figure 12. Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam — front view Description Camera light...

  • Page 43: Camera Light

    Camera The camera captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recordings and video conferencing. Lenovo Magic Bay LTE Lenovo Magic Bay LTE is a 4G LTE dongle device. Chapter 4 Accessories...

  • Page 44: Mobile Network Connection Light

    Figure 13. Lenovo Magic Bay LTE — front view Description Mobile network connection light Pogo pins connector Nano SIM card slot USB Type-C connector Note: Attach the two rubber feet before installing the module. Mobile network connection light The mobile network connection light indicates whether mobile network is connected.

  • Page 45: Pogo Pins Connector

    Table 9. Mobile network connection light status and description Internet connection light status Description The computer is connected to mobile network. The computer is disconnected to mobile network. Pogo pins connector This connector consists of a magnetic strip and a set of pogo pins for magnetically attaching your computer with a set of matching metal contacts.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Help And Support

    Why does my computer start automatically when I open the lid Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically.

  • Page 48: I Pressed The Copilot Key On My Keyboard, But Neither Copilot In Windows Nor Windows Search Opened. What Could Be The Potential Cause

    3. Click Diagnostics ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo BaiYing to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. • Configure hardware settings Use Windows Search. • Diagnose computer hardware problems.

  • Page 49: What Is A Cru

    If you intend to install a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...

  • Page 50: 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 Record product information and problem details before you contact Lenovo.

  • Page 51: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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, see “Warranty information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer.
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  • Page 53: Appendix A. Function Descriptions For Lenovo Hotkeys

    Appendix A. Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The following table describes the functions for all Lenovo hotkeys. The keyboard of your Lenovo computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
  • Page 54 Table 10. Hotkey icons and denoted functions (continued) Hotkey icon Function description Plays the next audio or video in the playlist. Switches the computer’s active operation mode. Blurs the background for videoconferencing. Switches the computer’s active audio mode. Turns on/off night light mode. (Windows operating systems) Turns on/off the Eye Care mode.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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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