User Guide
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Contents
Replacing devices
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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Protect the cables from being damaged
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Carry your computer carefully
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
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Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
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Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
External devices
Rechargeable battery notice
General battery notice
Lithium coin cell battery notice
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Heat and product ventilation
Laser compliance statement
Electrical current safety information
Additional safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode
Product overview
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Front view
ThinkLight light
Power button
Built-in microphones on some models
Integrated camera on some models
Serial Ultrabay Slim bay
Wireless radio switch
Right-side view
Security keyhole
Combo audio jack
USB 3.0 connector
Left-side view
Fan louvers
Bottom view
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
Smart card slot
Rear View
Always On USB connector
Power jack
Ethernet connector
Mini DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt connector
Device access status indicator
Status indicators
System-status indicators
Wireless LAN/WAN/WiMAX/Bluetooth status indicator
Machine type and model label
Power status indicators
Battery status
Locating important product information
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Certificate of Authenticity label
Features
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Operating environment
Specifications
Program Icon name
Accessing ThinkVantage programs
Accessing programs from Control Panel
ThinkVantage programs
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs
Access Connections
Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
Active Protection System
Client Security Solution
Lenovo Solutions Center
Password Manager
System Update
Power Manager
Recovery Media
Rescue and Recovery
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Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Register your computer
Need to attach or replace a device?
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
Special keys and buttons
Power conservation Fn+F4
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Other functions
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Multimedia controls
Setting the volume
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the microphone mute button
Windows key
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Windows key
Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav
Changing the cap
Using the touch pad
Checking battery status
Power management
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Connecting the ac power adapter
Managing your battery power
Maximizing battery life
Power-saving modes
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Handling the battery
Wireless off
Enabling the battery alarm
Using your computer
Wireless WAN
Connecting to the network
Wireless connections
Wireless LAN
Wireless network setup
Establishing wireless LAN connections
Establishing wireless WAN connections
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Using Bluetooth
Using WiMAX
Checking wireless connection status
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
Presentations and multimedia
Changing display settings
Connecting a projector or external display
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the monitor type
Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings
Select Multiple Displays
Using the DVI monitor
Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor
Using the Thunderbolt connector
Setting up a presentation
Using the Extend desktop function
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
Using audio features
Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature
Adjusting the video output quality of your camera
Using an integrated camera
Using the optical drive
Configuring camera settings
MultiBurner drive
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Using your computer
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You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
Comfort
Accessibility information
Assistive technologies
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
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Security
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Select Power-on Password
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a power-on password
Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Setting a hard disk password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Supervisor password
Select Supervisor Password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Hard disk security
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Enrolling your fingerprint
Using the fingerprint reader
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
Logging on to the system
Swiping your finger over the reader
LED behavior Description
Care for the fingerprint reader
Setting the fingerprint reader
Security
Protecting data against viruses
Using and understanding firewalls
Creating and using recovery media
Recovery overview
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a backup operation
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Replacing devices
Replacing the battery
Static electricity prevention
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Replacing a memory module
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Replacing devices
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive
Replacing devices
To remove the keyboard, do the following
Replacing the keyboard
Replacing devices
To install the keyboard, do the following
Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
To replace a PCI Express Mini Card with three connectors
Remove the screw Card pops up Remove the card
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
Replacing the SIM card
Replacing the Serial Ultrabay Slim device
Replacing devices
Replacing the backup battery
Replacing devices
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Finding ThinkPad options
Enhancing your computer
Performing a warm-swap operation
Lift up the stopper on the hard disk drive adapter
Enhancing your computer
Inserting the secondary hard disk drive adapter into the bay
ThinkPad docking stations and port replicators
Front view
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Rear view
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Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
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Enhancing your computer
Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
Security feature
Using the system lock key
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Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
Installing the Windows 7 update module package
Installing Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Click Update Driver
Installing device drivers
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Installing other device drivers and software
ThinkPad Setup
Main menu
AC only
Config menu
MAC address Internal LAN
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
Enabled
For Legacy Only boot
Disabled
ThinkPad LCD
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Keyboard/Mouse
Both
Display
Battery Optimized
Power
Battery Optimized Always
Disabled No runtime
Automatic
Beep and Alarm
Intel AMT
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Serial ATA Sata
VT100+
Date/Time menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password
Security menu
Enter
Fingerprint
External
Internal
Protection Enabled
Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text string
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Update Option
Anti-Theft
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Port Access
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Restart menu
System management
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Using system management
Preboot eXecution Environment
Asset ID Eeprom
Setting management features
Network Boot sequence
Wake on LAN
Flash update
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General tips for preventing problems
Preventing problems
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Click Downloads and drivers
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Carry your computer properly
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Take care in setting passwords
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning your computer display
Cleaning your computer keyboard
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Computer stops responding
Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
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Errors without messages
Problem Solution
Beep errors
Memory problems
Ethernet problems
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
Keyboard and other pointing devices
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
UltraNav problems
Click Keyboard
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
Display and multimedia devices
External monitor problems
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery problems
Battery and power
AC power adapter problems
Power button problem
Power problems
Startup problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
Solid state drive problems
Optical drive problems
Ports and connectors
Software problems
Docking station or port replicator problem
USB 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 related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Type 1 Antenna location
Type 2 Antenna location
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Korea Class B compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
EU Weee statements
Japan recycling statements
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Appendix C. Energy Star model information
Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
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Click OK
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Appendix D. Notices
Trademarks
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