User Guide
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
First Edition November Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Preventing problems
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Protect the cables from being damaged
Handle your computer gently
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Carry your computer carefully
Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
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General battery notice
Built-in rechargeable battery notice
External devices
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
Electrical current safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Additional safety information
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Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Product overview
Front view
Microphones
System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo
Camera
Ambient light sensor
Power button
Right-side view
Tablet Digitizer Pen on some models
Mini Hdmi connector
Volume control buttons
USB 3.0 connector
Screen rotation lock button
Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connector
Always On USB 3.0 connector
Left-side view
Audio connector
Emergency reset hole
Bottom view
Status indicators
Rear view
Fan louvers
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
FCC ID and IC Certification information
Genuine Microsoft label
Features
Specifications
Operating environment
Lenovo programs
Active Protection System
Lenovo Solution Center
Client Security Solution
Lenovo Settings
Password Manager
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Using your computer
Registering your computer
Frequently asked questions
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
Using the tablet buttons
Using the Tablet Digitizer Pen
Using the multi-touch screen
Drag
Tap
Press and hold
Swipe or slide
Tasks Touch gestures touch models only Mouse actions
Tasks Touch gestures touch models only Mouse actions
Display angle for each operating mode
Operating modes
Rotating the computer display
Stand mode
Stand mode Tablet mode Tent mode
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Tablet mode
Tent mode
Tips on using your computer in tablet mode
Turning the computer into tent mode from tablet mode
Turning the computer into stand mode from tent mode
Special keys
Function keys
Using the keyboard
Windows key
Behavior of the keyboard
Customizing the keyboard
Using the ThinkPad pointing device
Using the TrackPoint pointing stick
Using the ThinkPad trackpad
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
Power management
Checking the battery status
Click Hardware and Sound Mouse ThinkPad
Connecting the ac power adapter
Using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Maximizing the battery life
Managing the battery power
Power-saving modes
Using the wireless LAN connection
Connecting to the network
Wireless connections
Wireless off
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Using the Bluetooth connection
Using the NFC connection
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Changing display settings
Using an external monitor
Presentations and multimedia
Changing the color settings
Using a projector
Using dual display
Considerations for connecting an external monitor
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Using audio features
Using the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
Enabling the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
Configuring for sound recording
Using the camera
Using a flash media card
Configuring camera settings
Installing a flash media card
Click Hardware and Sound
Removing a flash media card
Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Ergonomic information
Accessibility information
Comfort
Assistive technologies
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Screen-reader technologies
Travel accessories
Power-on password
Using passwords
Typing passwords
Security
Supervisor password
Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Master hard disk password
Hard disk passwords
User hard disk password
Setting a hard disk password
Tips on using the hard disk passwords
Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Setting the security chip
Tips on using the security chip
Using firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Recovery overview
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Refreshing your computer
Using the advanced startup options
Creating and using recovery media
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
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Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
ThinkPad OneLink Dock
Front view
Rear view
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Advanced configuration
Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system
Installing device drivers
Using the ThinkPad Setup program
Country or region Code
Disabled
Config menu
Enabled
Main menu
Keyboard/Mouse
Power
Auto
Display
Beep and Alarm
Date and Time menu
Security menu
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password
Enabled At unattended boot, a password
Smbios Reporting Smbios
Disabled, the Security Chip option
Bios ROM Strings Reporting
Uefi Bios Update Option
Port Access
Virtualization
Startup menu
Secure Boot
Defaults is Enabled
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Anti-Theft
Is Disabled
Menu item Selection Comments Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both if OS Optimized Defaults
Following UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Boot Order Lock Disabled
Updating the Uefi Bios
Using system management
Restart menu
Preboot eXecution Environment
Desktop Management Interface
Asset ID Eeprom
Preventing problems
General tips for preventing problems
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Be gentle with your computer
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Carry your computer properly
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Taking care in setting passwords
Cleaning your computer display
Preventing problems
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Computer stops responding
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Networking problems
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Ethernet problems
Wireless LAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Solution
TrackPoint pointing device problems
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
External monitor problems
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Click Hardware and Sound
An ac power adapter problem
Battery and power problems
Battery problems
Power problems
Power button problem
Boot problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
Solid-state drive problem
Software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
USB problem
Dock problem
Getting help and service
Getting support
Before you contact Lenovo
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo Support Web site
Calling Lenovo
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Appendix A. Regulatory information
Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
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Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Usage environment and your health
Export classification notice
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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Japan recycling statements
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Important Weee information
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Battery recycling information for the European Union
Recycling information for Brazil
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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European Union RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
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Ukraine RoHS India RoHS
Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
Appendix D. Energy Star model information
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Click OK
Appendix E. Notices
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Trademarks