ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 User Guide

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Smart Share

The Smart Share function supports fast and convenient photo sharing between your computer and phones (both iOS and Android supported).

an illustration to showcase the drag and drop effects

Notes:

  • Smart Share makes periodic updates to keep improving your experience with your computer. The illustrations and description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
  • You can pair only one phone with your computer using the Intel Unison app. To connect a different phone, remove the existing pairing one in the app, then set up another one.

To get the Smart Share experience:

  1. Ensure the following:
    • The Intel Unison app is installed on both your computer and the phone. If it is not installed, download the app for free from the app store.
    • Pair your phone with your computer through the Intel Unison, and complete the Bluetooth pairing by following the on-screen instructions to finish initial settings on both devices.
      1. In the Intel Unison main screen, click Add your phone.
        an illustration to show how to add your phone in the Intel Unison main screen
      2. In pop-up Pair your phone and PC window, click Get the mobile app and then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Intel Unison app on your phone.
        an illustration to show how to get the mobile app
      3. After installation, open the Intel Unison app on your phone. There will be some permission request pop-ups, select Allow for the required permissions.
      4. In Ready to connect step on your phone, select Scan QR code to scan the QR code or Use text code instead to use text code to pair devices.
        an illustration to show paring your computer and phone by scanning the QR codean illustration to show paring your computer and phone by using text code
      5. After scanning the QR code, confirm the codes displayed on your computer and phone. If the codes are the same, click Confirm.
      6. After you complete the pairing, you will see Pairing successful on both your computer and phone.
        an illustration to show pairing success screen on both your computer and your phone
    • Keep Intel Unison running in the background to ensure that all Smart Share features operate properly.
  2. Launch Smart Share by one of the following:
    • Tap your paired phone against the left or right side of your computer display.
    • Press F11 on the top row of your keyboard to launch Smart Share.
      an illustration showing the two ways to launch Smart Share: 1. Tap your paired phone against the left or right side of your computer display 2. Press F11 on top row of your keyboard
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions on the app, and then drag and drop photos between your paired computer and phone for editing and sharing.
    • You can only drag and drop one photo at one time from your phone to your computer.
    • You can drag and drop multiple photos (up to 45 photos) at one time from your computer to your phone.

For frequently asked questions and troubleshooting for Smart Share, you can refer to:

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