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Chapter 1. Meet your computer This chapter introduces the appearance, features and specifications of your computer. Front view Have a quick glance at the front view of your computer. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Description Description Item Item Microphone Infrared camera...
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• “Log in with facial recognition (for selected models)” on page 42 • “Lock on leave function” on page 42 • “User Presence Sensing (for selected models)” on page 43 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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Description Description Item Item Microphone Infrared camera Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen* ® TrackPoint pointing stick Fingerprint reader Trackpad NFC (near field communication) mark TrackPoint buttons * for selected models Note: Depending on the model, your computer comes with either a trackpad or a Haptic Touchpad. NFC function is only for selected models with a trackpad.
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• “Log in with facial recognition (for selected models)” on page 42 • “Lock on leave function” on page 42 • “User Presence Sensing (for selected models)” on page 43 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Side view Have a quick glance at ports on both sides of your computer. Description Description Item Item USB-A connector (USB 10Gbps, Always USB-C connector (Thunderbolt™ 4) On USB) SIM card slot Power button USB-A connector (USB 5Gbps) Audio connector Security slot HDMI™...
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• “Manage power” on page 36 • “Lock the computer” on page 41 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily. 3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer. Note: If your computer is still no response, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center to get further help.
* for selected models USB specifications Get to know more USB specifications. Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// • USB-C connector (USB 5Gbps) www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C connector (USB 10Gbps) • USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 3) • USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 4) • USB-C connector (USB4 40Gbps) •...
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Connect to the wired Ethernet To connect your computer to a local network, you need 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 4G or 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 come with your computer by countries or regions. If no nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
Function description Adjust the keyboard backlight. Fn + Go to beginning. Fn + Go to end. Fn + Go to beginning. Fn + Go to end. Fn + ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
You can customize keyboard settings in Vantage app. To customize detailed settings, open the Vantage app, and then click Device ➙ Input & Accessories. For more keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support 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.
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Open theStart menu, and then click Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices ➙ Touchpad. Step 2. In the Sensel Haptic Touchpad section, click Settings. Step 3. In the TrackPoint Buttons section, turn off Use top zone as TrackPoint buttons.. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Follow below illustration to replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap. Note: Ensure that the new red cap has grooves Use the Haptic Touchpad You can use the Haptic Touchpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
• If the trackpad or Haptic Touchpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad or Haptic Touchpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device. One and two-finger touch gestures To do this Gesture One finger taps once. Select an item. One finger taps twice. Open an item. Two fingers tap twice quickly. Display a shortcut menu. Two fingers stretch out.
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Three- and four-finger touch gestures To do this Gesture Three fingers tap once. Open search window. Four fingers tap once. Open notification center. Three- or four-finger swipes up. Show all windows. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
To do this Gesture Three- or four-finger swipes down. Show the desktop. Three- or four-finger swipes left or right. Switch between open apps or windows. Disable the trackpad or Haptic Touchpad The trackpad or Haptic Touchpad is active by default. To disable the trackpad or Haptic Touchpad: Step 1.
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Open the widget panel. Swipe from the right. Open notification center. Two-finger touch gesture To do this Gesture Move two fingers towards. Zoom out. Spread two fingers apart. Zoom in. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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Three- and four-finger touch gesture To do this Gesture Swipe with three fingers up. Show all open windows. Swipe with three fingers down. Show the desktop. Swipe with three fingers to the left or right. Switch apps. Swipe with four fingers to the left or right. Switch desktops.
Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect with. Set the display mode Press or Fn key + and then select a display mode of your preference. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Change display settings You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display, such as the main or the secondary display, brightness, resolution, and orientation. To change the settings, do the following: Step 1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. Step 2.
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Mode Recommended scenario Notebook mode Enter text. Use the trackpad and the pointing device. Stand mode Have a video call. Give a presentation. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Write and draw. Play touch-enabled games. Use Lenovo Slim Pen (for selected models) Lenovo Slim Pen (hereafter referred to as the pen) enables a more precise and easier way of selecting, writing and sketching. It attaches magnetically to your computer. Chapter 2...
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• The default function of each barrel button might vary in different apps. • To customize the barrel button functions, use Lenovo Pen Settings. You can also check the battery life on your pen in Lenovo Pen Settings. If Lenovo Pen Settings is not installed on your computer, download and install the latest WinTab driver from or from Microsoft Store.
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Place the pen Attach the pen to the magnetic side of your computer. Depending on different scenarios, the pen should be attached to different magnetic sides as shown. • Attach the pen to the right side of the display for temporal using. •...
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This section introduces Lenovo apps that can enrich your computing experience and improve productivity. Lenovo Commercial Vantage The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app (hereafter referred to as Vantage app) is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
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– Privacy Alert: An alert icon appears on your computer screen when a shoulder surfer appears behind you. – Privacy Guard: Your screen becomes blurred when a shoulder surfer appears behind you. Press Alt +F2 to cancel the blur effect. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
• Some features might not be able to be used at the same time. • The Lenovo View app periodically updates features to improve your camera and video call experience. The feature description might be different from that on your actual user interface.
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The list provides options and one volume bar to test your microphone. • Voice typing You can convert the speech to text in the text box. Click START VOICE TYPING to invoke the text box. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
• Battery You can extend the battery lifespan and health by setting the charging threshold below 100%. To set the threshold, enable the feature and click ADJUST THRESHOLD. Then set the charge threshold in the Vantage app. • Audio playback You can select the output device of your preference and set the volume of your selected channel or mute •...
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 relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https:// www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc...
For more information, refer to the power section of the Vantage app. Charge your computer with P-to-P 2.0 charging function Both USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 4) on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function.
Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Step 2. Locate the Bluetooth adapter. Right-click and select Update driver. Step 3. Select Search automatically for drivers, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Set up an NFC connection Simply tap and connect your computer and another NFC-enabled device over a few centimeters or inches. If your computer supports NFC, you will see an NFC mark or label around the trackpad area. To turn on NFC: Step 1.
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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 Log in with fingerprint recognition The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button.
Lock on leave function (for selected models) Your computer with FHD camera supports the lock on leave function with ultrasound-based human presence detection, providing added security and improving battery life. Notes: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
• The lock on leave function does not work if you set the power options to never turn off the display. • For some countries or regions, the lock on leave function might be disabled according to local regulations. Change the settings from the UEFI BIOS To enable or disable lock on leave function in UEFI BIOS menu: Step 1.
This function is disabled by default. You can press F12 or Fn+D to enable it. You will be prompted by the on- screen icon every time the function is enabled or disabled. You can press to increase the privacy level or to decrease the privacy level. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window. On the TOOLS tab, select SYSTEM INFORMATION ➙ STORAGE using the arrow keys.
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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.
Step 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. What to do if you forget your NVMe password Follow the instructions to remove the power-on password if you forget your NVMe password.
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. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself.
Select the available FIDO2 USB device that you want to register in the Discovered Devices field. Click Yes in the displayed window to confirm the device you selected If you set a power-on password, you are prompted to enter the correct password. The User operation request window is displayed.
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Note: The Lenovo BIOS Simulator Center makes periodic updates of the settings. The UEFI BIOS simulator interface and description of settings might be different from that on your actual user interface. Customize BIOS Defaults The feature provides a solution to backup your preferred BIOS Setup settings.
ThinkShield secure wipe feature is ThinkPad Drive Erase Utility for the Resetting the Cryptographic Key and the Erasing the Solid State Drive. This feature provides you a secure method to wipe all the data on your computer. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12. Step 2. Select App Menu ➙ ThinkShield secure wipe, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Recover the UEFI BIOS If the UEFI BIOS is corrupted or maliciously attacked, it can self-recover and restore your computer from the last uncorrupted and secure backup.
If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package. From the Lenovo Support Web site Follow the instructions to update the UEFI BIOS from the Lenovo Support Web site. Step 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...
Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to https:// support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support Attention: • It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update might cause security risks.
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• Apply Windows Update to get the latest updates, such as the security patches. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the necessary updates. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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.
For the removal procedure, refer to the built-in battery replacement instructions in this documentation. • For the non-CRUable built-in battery connected to the system board with comb connectors: Call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help. To check whether the built-in battery on your computer is a CRU, see the CRU list in Chapter 6 “CRU replacement”...
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.
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Note: Depending on the model, the 4G wirless WAN card may be either 4 connectors or 2 connectors. Type two – Models with 5G wireless WAN card Type three – Models with wireless WAN card bracket only ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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Note: Wireless WAN card bracket is needed for 4G models only. Step 2. Install the assembly in reverse order. Antenna cable routing The cable routing is different for 4G wireless WAN card and 5G wireless WAN card. Ensure that the antenna cables are installed appropriately when installing a wireless WWAN card.
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Type three – 5G wireless WAN card Notes: • Keep the tape attached away from the speaker. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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• Ensure that the orange cable does not touch the speaker. • Ensure that the blue cable does not touch the thermal fan. • Do not remove the plastic cover from new antenna connectors until you install the new antennas. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
3. Close the computer display and turn over the computer. 4. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 58. Step 1. Remove the assembly as shown below. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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Step 2. Install the assembly in reverse order. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
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Scan the QR code on the base cover assembly to view the following information: • Your product information and warranty status • The latest Lenovo-verified drivers and software • Troubleshooting and diagnosing solutions when hardware or software issue is encountered •...
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How do I enter the UEFI BIOS Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the menu? UEFI BIOS menu. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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The test lasts for about 20 seconds and then exits automatically. You also can press the power button to exit the test. 2. Contact Lenovo for support and provide the test result. See “Call Lenovo” on page 75. Chapter 7...
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 75. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.
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• We recommend that you speak to our Customer Support Center before attempting to service the computer yourself so that you can be directed to the correct documentation and repair information. It might be recommended to have a Lenovo-authorized service provider repair your computer depending on the complexity of the error or fault.
Diagnose and troubleshoot your computer This section provides introduction to a set of diagnostics and troubleshooting tools at Lenovo Support Web site, the Vantage app, and in your computer. They can help you diagnose common software and hardware issues.
Lenovo Service Bridge. Lenovo Service Bridge helps to connect your computer with Lenovo diagnosing tools. • Lenovo Support Web site makes periodic updates of the sections to keep improving your experience with your computer. The Web site interface and descriptions of sections might be different from that on your actual interface.
Windows operating system. • In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows Pro editions. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows Pro edition license downgrade rights. 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 needed information before you contact Lenovo.
• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • 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, go to: •...
Certification-related information This section provides certification-related information, such as product name and machine type. Product name Compliance ID Machine type(s) • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 TP00150A 21KC and 21KD CAT4 • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12...
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The following illustration shows the antenna locations on ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: Wireless LAN antenna (main and auxiliary) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO1)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO2)* ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Guide...
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The following illustration shows the antenna locations on ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9: Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO1)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO2)* Operating environment This section provides information about the operating environment of your computer. Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature...
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