LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 (01) PDF Document

The front of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 includes several key components. The availability of some features depends on the specific model.

To use the webcam privacy shutter on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, simply slide the shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. This feature is designed to protect your privacy by physically blocking the camera when it is not in use.

The side of the Intel-based LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 features several ports and connectors. Note that some features are only available on selected models.

The side of the AMD-based LENOVO THINKPAD X13 Gen 4 features several ports and connectors. Note that this applies only to the ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 model, and some features are available only on selected models.

The actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 will vary and may be slower than the maximum data rate depending on many factors, such as the processing capability of host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, you can use the emergency-reset hole located on the base of the computer.

1. Disconnect your computer from AC power.

2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off the power supply temporarily.

3. Connect your computer to AC power and then turn on your computer.

To connect your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 to a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:

1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right of your desktop. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Select a network available for connection. Provide the required information, such as the password, if needed.

To connect your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 to a 4G or 5G cellular data network (for selected models), you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed. The cellular data plan is provided by authorized mobile service carriers.

To establish a cellular connection:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the nano-SIM-card tray. The tray ejects.

3. Install a nano-SIM card as shown in the diagram in the user guide and insert the tray into the nano-SIM card slot. Note the orientation of the card and ensure that it is seated correctly.

4. Turn on the computer.

5. Click the network icon, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. Provide required information, if needed.

When Airplane mode is enabled on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, all wireless features are disabled. To enable or disable it:

1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

2. Click the Wi-Fi option.

3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch.

You can use the camera on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 for various applications:

• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.

• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature from the app.

Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray lines.

The special keys on the keyboard of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 help you work more easily and effectively.

The TrackPoint pointing device on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

1. Pointing stick:

Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

2. Left-click button:

Press to select or open an item.

3. Right-click button:

Press to display a shortcut menu.

4. Middle button:

Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

The trackpad on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use it to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 display supports the multi-touch function (for selected models), you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures. Note that some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.

You can rotate the display of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 to switch among different YOGA modes. The keyboard and pointing devices are automatically disabled in stand and tablet modes; use the touch screen to control your computer instead.

Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the computer display. Otherwise the computer display or hinges might get damaged.

• Notebook mode: The standard laptop configuration.

• Stand mode: The display is rotated back, with the keyboard facing down, to prop up the screen for viewing.

• Tablet mode: The display is rotated a full 360 degrees to lie flat against the back of the base, for use as a tablet.

To charge the Lenovo Integrated Pen on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4:

1. Ensure that your computer is on or in sleep mode.

2. Insert the pen back into the pen slot. The pen is 80% charged in about 15 seconds and 100% charged in about five minutes.

The Intelligent Cooling feature on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 enables your computer to work in three different modes. Your computer starts up in balanced mode by default. To switch to the preferred mode, use the following key combinations:

• Power Saver mode: The quietest fan speed. Press Fn+L to switch to this mode.

• Balanced mode: Balanced performance and fan speed. Press Fn+M to switch to this mode.

• Performance mode: The highest performance and normal fan speed. Press Fn+H to switch to this mode.

The USB-C connector on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 features the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. This allows one computer to supply power to another through a USB-C to USB-C cable when no AC power is available for one of them. If AC power is available for only one computer, both can be charged.

Before using the function, ensure that:

• The selected connectors support the P-to-P 2.0 charging function and power delivery function.

• Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in the UEFI BIOS of both computers, so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode. To enable these settings:

1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

2. Click Config -> USB to enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode.

You can connect Bluetooth devices like a keyboard, mouse, or speakers to your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4. Place the devices within 10 meters (33 feet) of the computer for a successful connection.

1. Turn on Bluetooth on the computer:

• Click the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

• Choose the Bluetooth menu and enable Bluetooth with the toggle button at the top.

2. Any discoverable devices will be shown in the Devices list.

3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 comes with a fingerprint reader, you can use it to log in to the system.

Enroll your fingerprints:

Open the system menu and then click Settings -> Users -> Fingerprint Login. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the enrollment. It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.

Log in with your fingerprint:

After enrollment, you can tap your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to the system.

Maintain the fingerprint reader:

To ensure that the fingerprint reader works correctly, do not:

• Scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard or sharp.

• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.

You can set several types of passwords in the UEFI BIOS of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 to prevent unauthorized access.

• Power-on password: If set, a window is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer. You must enter the correct password to use the computer.

• Supervisor password: This protects the system information stored in UEFI BIOS. You must enter this password to change most system configuration options in UEFI BIOS. It can also override the power-on password.

• System management password: This can also protect system information in UEFI BIOS, similar to a supervisor password but with lower authority by default. Its authority can be customized.

• NVMe passwords: This prevents unauthorized access to data on the storage drive. You are prompted for a password each time you try to access the drive.

– Single Password: The user must enter the user NVMe password to access files and applications.

– Dual Password (User + Admin): An admin password can access any storage drive, and a user password can be assigned for daily use.

To manage passwords in the UEFI BIOS of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, follow these steps:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

2. Select Security -> Password by using the arrow keys.

3. Select the password type you wish to manage. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password.

If you forget your power-on password for your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, the recovery method depends on whether you have a supervisor password set.

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. Select Security -> Password -> Power-On Password by using the arrow keys.

4. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.

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:

You will need to contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed.

To enter the UEFI BIOS menu on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.

Note: If you have set a supervisor password, you must enter the correct password when prompted. You can also press Enter to skip the password prompt and enter the UEFI BIOS menu, but you cannot change the system configurations that are protected by the supervisor password.

You can navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 by pressing the following keys:

To change the boot order of your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, follow these steps:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

2. Select Startup -> Boot. Then, press Enter. The default device order list is displayed.

3. Set the startup sequence as desired.

4. Press F10 to save the changes and exit.

To change the startup sequence temporarily for one boot:

1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12.

2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter.

Memory retraining is a process to initialize the memory module and run diagnostic tests for the memory in your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 (for Intel models only). It might occur during POST (Power-On Self-Test) if any of the following situations is detected:

• Memory module replacement

• Total Memory Encryption setting change in UEFI BIOS

• UEFI BIOS update (Memory Reference Code [MRC] change)

When memory retraining occurs, the screen might be blank. You might see the LED indicators on Esc, F1, and F4 blinking sequentially to indicate the progress. Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed.

If the UEFI BIOS on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 is corrupted or maliciously attacked, it can self-recover and restore your computer from the last uncorrupted and secure backup. This function protects your computer data.

During the UEFI BIOS self-recovery, the screen might be blank. You can check the progress based on the blinking modes of the LED indicators on the Esc, F1, and F4 keys. Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed.

Before replacing any Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) in your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, you must disable the built-in battery for safety.

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. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before proceeding with any replacement.

To access Settings on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, open the system menu drop down (top right) and click Settings.

From the system menu (top right) click the power icon, and then click Power Off.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 stops responding, try the following steps:

1. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then, restart the computer.

2. If step 1 does not work:

• For models with an emergency reset hole: Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to cut off power supply temporarily. Then, restart the computer with AC power connected.

• For models without an emergency reset hole: Disconnect all power sources. Press and hold the power button for about seven seconds. Then, reconnect to AC power and restart the computer.

If you spill liquid on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, follow these steps immediately to minimize damage:

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 turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable.

2. Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer. If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom, the liquid will be drained out through the holes.

3. Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer.

To disable the trackpad on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4:

1. Open the system menu, and then click Settings -> Mouse & Touchpad.

2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control.

If you see an error message on your LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4, refer to the following table for solutions.

The LENOVO THINKPAD X13 YOGA GEN 4 is designed to operate within specific environmental conditions.

Maximum altitude (without pressurization):

3048 m (10 000 ft)

Temperature:

• Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

• Storage and transportation in original 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)