User Guide
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
First Edition November Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Preventing problems
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Protect the cables from being damaged
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
Carry your computer carefully
Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
Power cords and power adapters
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
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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
System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo
Camera
Microphones
Ambient light sensor
Power button
Right-side view
Tablet Digitizer Pen on some models
Volume control buttons
USB 3.0 connector
Mini Hdmi 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
Client Security Solution
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
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
Tap
Press and hold
Drag
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
Power management
Checking the battery status
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
Click Hardware and Sound Mouse ThinkPad
Using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Maximizing the battery life
Managing the battery power
Power-saving modes
Connecting to the network
Wireless connections
Using the wireless LAN connection
Wireless off
Using the Bluetooth connection
Using the NFC connection
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Changing display settings
Using an external monitor
Presentations and multimedia
Using a projector
Using dual display
Changing the color settings
Considerations for connecting an external monitor
Using audio features
Using the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Enabling the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
Using the camera
Using a flash media card
Configuring for sound recording
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
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
Screen-reader technologies
Travel accessories
Using passwords
Typing passwords
Power-on password
Security
Supervisor password
Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Hard disk passwords
User hard disk password
Master 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
Config menu
Enabled
Disabled
Main menu
Power
Auto
Keyboard/Mouse
Display
Beep and Alarm
Date and Time menu
Security menu
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password
Enabled At unattended boot, a password
Disabled, the Security Chip option
Bios ROM Strings Reporting
Smbios Reporting Smbios
Uefi Bios Update Option
Port Access
Virtualization
Secure Boot
Defaults is Enabled
Startup menu
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Anti-Theft
Menu item Selection Comments Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both if OS Optimized Defaults
Is Disabled
Following UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Updating the Uefi Bios
Using system management
Boot Order Lock Disabled
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 careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Taking care in setting passwords
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
Preventing problems
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Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
Wireless LAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Solution
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
TrackPoint pointing device problems
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
External monitor problems
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Click Hardware and Sound
Battery and power problems
Battery problems
An ac power adapter problem
Power problems
Power button problem
Boot problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
Software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
Solid-state drive problem
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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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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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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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Important Weee information
Japan recycling statements
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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
Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
Appendix D. Energy Star model information
Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
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Appendix E. Notices
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Trademarks