ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide

Protect data

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express) M.2 solid-state drive features the Lenovo-unique PLP (Power Loss Protection) function to avoid data loss or damage.

If your computer is not responding and you might have to shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for several seconds. In this case, the 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:

Step 1
Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.
Step 2
On the TOOLS tab, select SYSTEM INFORMATION ➙ STORAGE using the arrow keys.
Step 3
Locate the Device Type section to check the information.

USB-C Restricted Mode is a security feature that allows you to disable data transfer through USB-C connectors while the charge function of the USB-C connectors is kept. It helps prevent data from being copied from the computer to USB storage devices connected to the computer. By enabling this feature, you can use public USB charging stations, such as those found in cafes and hotel lobbies, without worrying about data leakage from the USB-C connector.

Notes:

  • Before using this feature, ensure that the remaining battery power is not less than 5%. Otherwise, this feature can not be enabled.
  • This feature can be enabled or disabled by key combinations only when the computer is turned on.

To enable or disable this feature, press Fn+U, and then press Fn+S.

After this feature is enabled, the LED indicator blinks briefly when a USB device is connected.

The illustration of battery charge LED indicator is next to battery charge connector

Your computer supports FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication feature. This feature works as an alternative to password-based authentication to achieve passwordless authentication.

This feature only works when a power-on password is set in UEFI BIOS and the FIDO2 USB device is registered in ThinkShield™ Passwordless Power-On Device Manager. With this feature, you can input the power-on password or use the registered FIDO2 USB device to power on your computer.

Register FIDO2 USB device in ThinkShield Passwordless Power-On Device Manager

Follow the instructions to register FIDO2 USB device in ThinkShield Passwordless Power-On Device Manager.

Step 1
Turn on the computer.
Step 2
Press F12 during the power-on process.
Step 3
If you set a power-on password, you are prompted to enter the correct password.
Step 4
Select App Menu ➙ ThinkShield Passwordless Power-On Device Manager and press Enter.
Step 5
Insert the FIDO2 USB device to register the device by following steps:
  1. Select the available FIDO2 USB device that you want to register in the Discovered Devices field.
  2. Click Yes in the displayed window to confirm the device you selected.
  3. If you set a power-on password, you are prompted to enter the correct password.
  4. The User operation request window is displayed. You are prompted to press the button on the connected FIDO2 USB device, and then follow the on-screen instructions to close the window.
  5. Press Esc to exit and restart your computer.
Notes:
  • If you want to unregister your devices, click the available FIDO2 USB device that you want to unregister in the My Device field and enter the correct power-on password for verification.
  • If you use more than one FIDO2 USB device with a common identifier for registration, only one device is available.

Log in to the System with Passwordless Power-On Authentication

Follow the instructions to log in to the System with Passwordless Power-On Authentication.

Step 1
Restart the computer.
Step 2
ThinkShield Passwordless Power-On Authentication window is displayed.
Step 3
Insert your registered FIDO2 USB device for detection.
Step 4
Then follow the on-screen instructions to press the button on your FIDO2 USB device for verification.
Step 5
After your device is verified, the power-on process continues.

Note: You should insert the FIDO2 USB device or enter the power-on password within 60 seconds. Otherwise, your computer will shut down automatically.