Contents

Read this first	v
Important safety information	vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .	vii
Safety guidelines	vii

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators	1
Front view	1
Right-side view	3
Left-side view	5
Bottom view	6
Status indicators	8
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model information	9
FCC ID and IC Certification information . . . .	9
Certificate of Authenticity information . . . .	10
Genuine Microsoft label	11
Features	11
Specifications	13
Operating environment	13
Lenovo programs	14
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	14
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 operating system	15
Lenovo program overview	16

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Using the multi-touch screen	21
Special keys	24
Function keys and key combinations . . . .	24
Windows key	25
Using the ThinkPad pointing device	25
Power management	27
Checking the battery status	27
Using the ac power adapter	28
Charging the batteries	28
Maximizing the battery life	29
Managing the battery power	29
Power-saving modes	29
Handling the battery	30
Connecting to the network	31
Ethernet connections	32
Wireless connections	32

Presentations and multimedia	35
Changing display settings	35
Connecting a projector or an external
monitor	36
Setting up a presentation	38
Using dual displays	38
Using audio features	39
Using the camera	40
Using a flash media card	40

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 43

Accessibility and comfort	43
Ergonomic information	43
Comfort	44
Accessibility information	44
Traveling with your computer	45
Travel tips	45
Travel accessories	46

Chapter 4. Security	47
Using passwords	47
Typing passwords	47
Power-on password	47
Supervisor password	48
Hard disk passwords	49
Hard disk security	51
Setting the security chip	52
Using the fingerprint reader	53
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid-state drive	56
Using firewalls	57
Protecting data against viruses	57

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	59
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating
system	59
Creating and using recovery media	59
Performing backup and recovery operations .	60
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	61
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .	62
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device
drivers	63
Solving recovery problems	64
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating
system	64
Refreshing your computer	64
Resetting your computer to the factory default
settings	64

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