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