ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 User Guide

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth or NFC technology among devices with the same features. You also can insert an SD card to transfer data.

Connect to a Bluetooth device

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.

Conventional pair

This topic helps you connect to a Bluetooth device by conventional pair.

Step 1
Type Bluetooth in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2
Turn on both the Bluetooth on your computer and the Bluetooth device. Make sure the device is discoverable.
Step 3
Select the device when it is displayed on the Add device list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Swift pair

This topic helps you connect to a Bluetooth device by swift pair.

If your Bluetooth device supports swift pair, do the following:

Step 1
Enable swift pair notification on Bluetooth settings page.
Step 2
Turn on both the Bluetooth on your computer and the Bluetooth device. Make sure the device is discoverable
Step 3
Click Connect when a swift pair notification appears on your computer.

Set up an NFC connection (for selected models)

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 labelNFC label on the right side of the Haptic Touchpad.

To turn on NFC:

Step 1
Type Airplane mode in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2
Ensure that Airplane mode is off and turn on the NFC function.

By using NFC, you can simply tap and connect your computer and another NFC-enabled device over a few centimeters or inches. To pair with an NFC card or smartphone:
Pair your computer with an NFC card or smartphone

Note: Ensure that the NFC card is in NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF), otherwise the card cannot be detected.

Use an SD card

You can insert an SD card to transfer data.

Install or remove a card

Step 1
Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.
Step 2
Right-click the icon prompting you to safely remove hardware and eject media.
Step 3
Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.
Step 4
Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.