User Guide
First Edition May Copyright Lenovo
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Contents
Replacing devices
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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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
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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
Built-in microphones on some models
Power button
Integrated camera on some models
ThinkLight light
Right-side view
Wireless radio switch
Security keyhole
Serial Ultrabay Slim bay
Left-side view
USB 3.0 connector
Fan louvers
Combo audio jack
Bottom view
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
Smart card slot
Rear View
Ethernet connector
Power jack
Mini DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt connector
Always On USB connector
System-status indicators
Status indicators
Wireless LAN/WAN/WiMAX/Bluetooth status indicator
Device access status indicator
Battery status
Power status indicators
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Certificate of Authenticity label
Features
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Operating environment
Specifications
Accessing programs from Control Panel
Accessing ThinkVantage programs
ThinkVantage programs
Program Icon name
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs
Access Connections
Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
Lenovo Solutions Center
Client Security Solution
Password Manager
Active Protection System
Recovery Media
Power Manager
Rescue and Recovery
System Update
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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?
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Power conservation Fn+F4
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Special keys and buttons
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Multimedia controls
Other functions
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
Charging the battery
Using the ac power adapter
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Managing your battery power
Maximizing battery life
Power-saving modes
Wireless off
Handling the battery
Enabling the battery alarm
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Using your computer
Wireless connections
Connecting to the network
Wireless LAN
Wireless WAN
Establishing wireless WAN connections
Establishing wireless LAN connections
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Wireless network setup
Using WiMAX
Using Bluetooth
Checking wireless connection status
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
Connecting a projector or external display
Changing display settings
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Presentations and multimedia
Setting the monitor type
Connecting an external monitor
Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Select Multiple Displays
Using the DVI monitor
Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor
Using the Extend desktop function
Setting up a presentation
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
Using the Thunderbolt connector
Using audio features
Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature
Using the optical drive
Using an integrated camera
Configuring camera settings
Adjusting the video output quality of your camera
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
Traveling with your computer
Travel accessories
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
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Passwords and sleep mode
Using passwords
Typing passwords
Security
Hard disk passwords
Power-on password
Setting a power-on password
Select 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
Performing a recovery operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
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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Installing a new operating system
Advanced configuration
Before you begin
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Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing Windows 7 operating system
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Installing the Windows 7 update module package
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
Installing device drivers
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Click Update Driver
Installing other device drivers and software
ThinkPad Setup
Main menu
MAC address Internal LAN
Config menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network
AC only
For Legacy Only boot
Enabled
Disabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
Both
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Keyboard/Mouse
Display
ThinkPad LCD
Battery Optimized Always
Power
Disabled No runtime
Battery Optimized
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
External
Fingerprint
Internal
Enter
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text string
Update Option
Protection Enabled
Anti-Theft
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Port Access
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Restart menu
Using system management
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Preboot eXecution Environment
System management
Network Boot sequence
Setting management features
Wake on LAN
Asset ID Eeprom
Flash update
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General tips for preventing problems
Preventing problems
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Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Click Downloads and drivers
Taking care of your computer
Be careful about where and how you work
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
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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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
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Errors without messages
Memory problems
Beep errors
Ethernet problems
Problem Solution
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Wireless WAN problem
UltraNav problems
Keyboard and other pointing devices
Computer screen problems
Keyboard problems
Display and multimedia devices
Click Keyboard
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
Solid state drive problems
Hard disk drive problems
Optical drive problems
Drives and other storage devices
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 interoperability
Wireless related information
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Type 1 Antenna location
Type 2 Antenna location
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Electronic emissions notices
Export classification notice
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
Korea Class B compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
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EU Weee statements
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Japan recycling statements
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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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