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	4
Bottom view	6
Status indicators	7
Locating important product information	8
Machine type and model label	8
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . . .	8
Certificate of Authenticity label	9
Features	10
Specifications	11
Operating environment	11
Lenovo programs	12
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	12
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 operating system	14
Lenovo programs overview	14

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	17
Registering your computer	17
Frequently asked questions	17
Using the multi-touch screen	19
Special keys	21
Using the ThinkPad pointing device	23
Power management	25
Checking the battery status	25
Using the ac power adapter	25
Charging the battery	26
Maximizing the battery life	26
Managing the battery power	27
Power-saving modes	27
Connecting to the network	29
Ethernet connections	29
Wireless connections	29
Attaching an external monitor	32
Changing display settings	34
Using the Extend desktop function	34
Setting up a presentation	35

Using the AMD Switchable Graphics feature . . .	35
Using audio features	35
Using the integrated camera	36
Using a media card	36
Inserting a media card	37
Removing a media card	37

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 39

Accessibility and comfort	39
Ergonomic information	39
Comfort	40
Accessibility information	40
Traveling with your computer	41
Travel tips	41
Travel accessories	42

Chapter 4. Security	43
Attaching a mechanical lock	43
Using passwords	43
Passwords and sleep mode	43
Typing passwords	43
Power-on password	44
Hard disk passwords	44
Supervisor password	46
Hard disk security	48
Setting the security chip	49
Using the fingerprint reader	50
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid-state drive	52
Using firewalls	52
Protecting data against viruses	52

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	55
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating
system	55
Creating and using a recovery media . . . .	55
Performing backup and recovery operations .	56
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	57
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .	58
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and
device drivers	59
Solving recovery problems	59
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating
system	60
Refreshing your computer	60
Resetting your computer to the factory default
settings	60
Advanced startup options	60

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