ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 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 Smart Connect app. To connect a different phone, remove the existing pairing one in the app, then set up another one.
  • You need to ensure that your computer and phone are connected to the same Wi-fi network.

To get the Smart Share experience:

Step 1
Ensure the following:
  • The Smart Connect 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 Smart Connect, and complete the Bluetooth pairing by following the on-screen instructions to finish initial settings on both devices.
    1. In the Smart Connect main screen, click Add a device.
      an illustration to show how to add a phone in the Smart Connect main screen
    2. In pop-up Scan to pair window, click Download Smart Connect app on Android or iOS and then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Smart Connect app on your phone.
      an illustration to show the button of getting the smart connect app on Android or iOS
      an illustration to show how to get the mobile app
    3. After installation, open the Smart Connect app on your phone. Click an illustration to show the plus sign in the lower right corner of the Smart Connect app main screen on a phone in the lower right corner, then select Scan QR code in Add devices screen.
      an illustration to show the main screen of the Smart Connect app on a phone
    4. In Scan to pair step, scan the QR code with the Smart Connect app on your phone or select Pair with Account to pair devices.
      an illustration to show how to pair with your phone
    5. After scanning the QR code, wait for both devices to complete pairing. Then, you will see Your device is paired on both your computer and phone.
      an illustration to show pairing success screen on both your computer and your phone
  • Keep Smart Connect running in the background to ensure that all Smart Share features operate properly.
Step 2
Launch Smart Share by one of the following:
  • Tap your paired phone against the left or right side of your computer display.
  • Press the key the Smart Share icon that includes two notebook computers, one behind the other 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
Step 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.

Note: You can drag and drop multiple photos at one time without limits both from your phone to your computer and from your computer to your phone.

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