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  • Page 1 X1 Nano Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 2 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-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replace a CRU ....Lenovo apps ....Base cover assembly ...
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  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Notebook

    Discover your Lenovo notebook ® Thank you for choosing a Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you. Before starting your tour, please read the following information: • Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Microphone Infrared camera / Camera Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen ® Speaker TrackPoint pointing stick Fingerprint reader Trackpad TrackPoint buttons © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8 * for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Related topics • “Log in with your face ID (for selected models)” on page 29 •...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power Audio connector connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Power button Related topics • “Charge the computer” on page 23 • “USB specifications” on page 6 • “Connect to an external display” on page 16 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Bottom view Emergency-reset hole Speaker Emergency-reset hole If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn 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 to cut off power supply temporarily. 3.

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear view Nano-SIM-card tray Related topics “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 12: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. Memory Low Power Double data rate 5 (LPDDR5), soldered on board, up to 32 GB Storage device • One slot, 2242 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 1024 GB •...
  • Page 13 • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector •...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 16: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    2. Turn on the Airplane mode. Interact with your computer Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500145 X1 Nano Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 17 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 / disable speakers Decrease volume Increase volume Enable / disable microphones Darken display Brighten display Manage external displays...

  • Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    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 scrolling.

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Use the trackpad Right-click zone Left-click zone Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen (For Selected Models)

    Use the touch gestures Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu. Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items. Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop. Notes: •...
  • Page 21 Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click Tap and hold to right-click Slide to scroll through items Zoom out Zoom in Swipe from the right: open action center (Windows 10) Swipe from the left: view all open windows (Windows 10) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Drag...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    Maintenance tips: • Turn off the computer before cleaning the touch screen. • Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth. •...
  • Page 23 Change display settings 1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display 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.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface. Lenovo Quick Clean Depending on the model, your computer might support the Lenovo Quick Clean feature. The preinstalled Lenovo Quick Clean enables you to temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.
  • Page 26 Access Glance by Mirametrix Type Glance in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Note: If Glance is uninstalled, you can request it through https://support.lenovo.com/contactus Explore key features Depending on the model, some features might not be available on your computer.
  • Page 27 Note: If your computer comes with an ePrivacy screen, it can work with Glance to achieve better privacy protection. For details, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500144 • Improve productivity – Snap Window: When you select a window on one screen and turn your face to another, the window automatically snaps to the top center of the screen you are facing.

  • Page 28: Intelligent Cooling

    Intelligent cooling The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance. For models with Windows 10 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider. This feature works in auto mode by default. Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode. •...

  • Page 29: Manage Power

    For models with Windows 11 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings. This feature works in auto mode by default. Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode. 1. Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings. 2.

  • Page 30: Change The Power Settings

    Note: Some models may not ship with ac adapter and power cord. 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...

  • Page 31: Transfer Data

    Lenovo USB-C Port Replicator provides quick and easy connections between your computer and computer accessories. Lenovo USB-C Port Replicator is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories. Chapter 3...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Explore your computer...
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    (4.6 feet) from the computer. The function does not work when your computer is in hibernation mode or has been turned off. • Dim the display and lock the computer when you are leaving. The function does not work if you set the power options to never turn off the display. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 36: Protect Data Against Power Loss (For Selected Models)

    PLP function enables your computer data to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.

  • Page 37: Password Types

    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 38: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    5. In the Changes 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 power-on password removed.

  • Page 39: Associate Your Fingerprints With Passwords (For Selected Models)

    5. In the Changes 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.
  • Page 40 Reset certificate The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Enter the BIOS menu with the certificate or skip the certification authentication process. 3.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter. View UEFI BIOS Event log 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. 2. Select Main ➙ BIOS Event log. Then, press Enter. The BIOS Event log interface is displayed. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 42: Reset System To Factory Default

    3. Navigate the interface by pressing the following keys, and then see details by selecting each item. • ↑↓: Move keyboard focus • PgUp / PgDn: Scroll page • Enter: Select • F3: Exit The following BIOS event logs might be listed on your screen depending on the UEFI BIOS activities. Each log consists of date, time, and a description of the event.

  • Page 43: Update Uefi Bios

    • 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. To know more about UEFI BIOS, visit Knowledge Base of your computer at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 44: Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers

    Microsoft constantly makes updates to the 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.
  • Page 45 • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software. Chapter 5 Configure advanced settings...
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  • Page 47: 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 48: Replace A Cru

    To disable the built-in battery: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3. Select Disable Built-in Battery and press Enter. 4.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Installation procedure (for WWAN card with four antennas) Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the cables with different colors to the corresponding connectors on the card according to the illustrations above: the orange cable to the connector labeled ORANGE, the blue cable to the connector labeled BLUE, the white and grey cable to the connector labeled WHITE GREY, and the black and grey cable to the connector labeled BLACK GREY.

  • Page 51: 2242 M.2 Solid-State Drive And Bracket

    Installation procedure (for WWAN card with two antennas) Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the cables with different colors to the corresponding connectors on the card according to the illustrations above: the orange cable to the connector labeled ORANGE, the blue cable to the connector labeled BLUE. 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read...
  • Page 52 3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 4. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 42. Removal procedure X1 Nano Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    • From the Vantage app. See “Install a Windows operating system and drivers” Where can I get the latest device on page 38 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 37. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 54: 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 52. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Self-Help Resources

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and FAQ • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 57: Windows Label

    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 following before you contact Lenovo: 1.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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: •...
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  • Page 61: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    Certification-related information Product name Compliance ID Machine type(s) • ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 • ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 LTE TP00123B 21E8 and 21E9 • ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 LTE2 • ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 5G...
  • Page 62 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO1)* Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO2)* Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) * for selected models Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature...

  • Page 63: 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 64 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. 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.

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