Lenovo 2344BMU manual Contents

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	5
Rear view	7
Status indicators	8
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . .	10
Certificate of Authenticity label	11
Features	11
Specifications	13
Operating environment	13
ThinkVantage Technologies and other software . .	14
Accessing ThinkVantage applications . . . .	14
ThinkVantage applications	16

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Register your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Special keys and buttons	20
Function key combinations	20
Volume and mute buttons	23
Windows key	24
Using the UltraNav pointing device	24
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .	25
Using the touch pad	26
Using the UltraNav pointing device and an
external mouse	27
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows
notification area	27
Power management	27
Checking the battery status	27
Using the ac power adapter	27
Charging the battery	28
Maximizing battery life	28
Managing the battery power	29
Power-saving modes	29
Handling the battery	30

Connecting to the network	32
Ethernet connections	32
Wireless connections	32
Using a projector or an external display	36
Changing display settings	36
Connecting a projector or an external
monitor	36
Setting up a presentation	39
Using the Extend desktop function	40
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature . . .	40
Using audio features	41
Using the integrated camera	41
Using the ThinkLight light feature	42
Using the optical drive	42
Using an ExpressCard module, a flash media card,
or a smart card	42

Chapter 3. You and your computer .	.	45
Accessibility and comfort	.	45
Ergonomic information	.	45
Adjusting your computer to fit you . . . .	.	46
Accessibility information	.	47
Traveling with your computer	.	47
Travel tips	.	47
Travel accessories	.	48

Chapter 4. Security	49
Attaching a mechanical lock	49
Using passwords	49
Passwords and sleep mode	49
Typing passwords	49
Power-on password	50
Hard disk passwords	50
Supervisor password	52
Hard disk security	54
Setting the security chip	55
Using the fingerprint reader	56
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid state drive	60
Using firewalls	61
Protecting data against viruses	61

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	63
Creating and using recovery media	63
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .	64
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .	65
Creating and using a rescue medium	66

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