ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth or NFC technology among devices with the same features.

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

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 mark or label NFC mark or label around the Trackpad area.

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.