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Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...19
Chapter3.Youandyourcomputer..43
Chapter6.Replacingdevices.....63
Chapter7.Advancedconguration..91
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Chapter8.Preventingproblems..107
Chapter9.Troubleshootingcomputer problems..............113
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Importantsafetyinformation
Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction
Safetyguidelines
Serviceandupgrades
Powercordsandpoweradapters
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices
Plugsandoutlets
Powersupplystatement
Externaldevices
Generalbatterynotice
Rechargeablebatterynotice
Lithiumcoincellbatterynotice
Heatandproductventilation
Electricalcurrentsafetyinformation
Lasercompliancestatement
Liquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)notice
Usingheadphonesorearphones
Additionalsafetyinformation
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Chapter1.Productoverview
Locatingcomputercontrols,connectors,andindicators
Frontview
ThinkPadEdgeE430,E430c,andE435frontview
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ThinkPadEdgeE530,E530c,andE535frontview
Right-sideview
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Left-sideview
Bottomview
Rearview
Statusindicators
Systemstatusindicators
Powerstatusindicator
Indicatorsonthescreen
Locatingimportantproductinformation
Machinetypeandmodellabel
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CerticateofAuthenticitylabel
Features
Specications
Operatingenvironment
ThinkVantageTechnologiesandothersoftware
AccessingapplicationsinWindows7
ThinkVantageapplications
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Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer
Registeringyourcomputer
Frequentlyaskedquestions
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Specialkeysandbuttons
ThinkPadEdgeE430,E430c,andE435specialkeys
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ThinkPadEdgeE530,E530c,andE535specialkeys
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UsingtheUltraNavpointingdevice
UsingtheTrackPointpointingdevice
Usingthetouchpad
DisablingtheUltraNavpointingdeviceandusinganexternalmouse
AddingtheUltraNavicontotheWindowsnoticationarea
Powermanagement
Checkingthebatterystatus
Usingtheacpoweradapter
Chargingthebattery
Maximizingthebatterylife
Managingthebatterypower
Power-savingmodes
Handlingthebattery
Connectingtothenetwork
Ethernetconnections
Wirelessconnections
EstablishingwirelessLANconnections
EstablishingwirelessWANconnections
UsingBluet ooth
Checkingthewirelessconnectionstatus
Enablingordisablingthewirelessfeatures
Usingaprojectororanexternaldisplay
Changingdisplaysettings
Connectingaprojectororanexternalmonitor
Attachinganexternalmonitor
Usingdualdisplays
Usingaudiofeatures
Usingtheintegratedcamera
Usingtheopticaldrive
Usingaashmediacard
Insertingaashmediacard
Removingaashmediacard
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Chapter3.Youandyourcomputer
Accessibilityandcomfort
Ergonomicinformation
Comfort
Accessibilityinformation
Assistivetechnologies
Screenreadertechnologies
Travelingwithyourcomputer
Traveltips
Travelaccessories
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Chapter4.Security
Attachingamechanicallock
Usingpasswords
Passwordsandsleepmode
Typingpasswords
Power-onpassword
Harddiskpasswords
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Supervisorpassword
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Harddisksecurity
Usingthengerprintreader
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Noticeondeletingdatafromyourharddiskdriveorsolidstatedrive
Usingrewalls
Protectingdataagainstviruses
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Chapter5.Recoveryoverview
Creatingandusingarecoverymedia
Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations
UsingtheOneKeyRecoveryProworkspace
Creatingandusingarescuemedium
Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsanddevicedrivers
Solvingrecoveryproblems
Chapter6.Replacingdevices
Staticelectricityprevention
Replacingthebattery
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ReplacingtheSIMcard
Replacingtheharddiskdrive
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Replacingtheopticaldrive ThinkPadEdgeE430,E430c,andE435
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ThinkPadEdgeE530,E530c,andE535
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ReplacingaPCIExpressMiniCardforwirelessLANconnection
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ReplacingaPCIExpressMiniCardforwirelessWANconnectionor mSATAsolidstatedrive
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Replacingamemorymodule
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Replacingthekeyboard
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Chapter7.Advancedconguration
Installinganewoperatingsystem
Beforeyoubegin
InstallingtheWindows7operatingsystem
Installingdevicedrivers
Installingthedriverforthe4-in-1mediacardreader
InstallingthedriverforUSB3.0
InstallingtheThinkPadmonitorleforWindows2000/XP/Vista/7
Installingotherdriversandsoftware
ThinkPadSetup
Mainmenu
Congmenu
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Date/Timemenu
Securitymenu
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Startupmenu
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Restartmenu
UpdatingyoursystemUEFIBIOS
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Chapter8.Preventingproblems
Generaltipsforpreventingproblems
Makingsuredevicedriversarecurrent
Takingcareofyourcomputer
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Cleaningthecoverofyourcomputer
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Chapter9.Troubleshootingcomputerproblems
Diagnosingproblems
Troubleshooting
Computerstopsresponding
Spillsonthekeyboard
Errormessages
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Errorswithoutmessages
Beeperrors
Memorymoduleproblems
Networkingproblems
Ethernetproblems
AwirelessLANproblem
AwirelessWANproblem
Bluetoothproblems
Problemswiththekeyboardandotherpointingdevices
UltraNavpointingdeviceproblems
Keyboardproblems
Problemswiththedisplayandmultimediadevices
Computerscreenproblems
Externalmonitorproblems
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Audioproblems
Fingerprintreaderproblems
Batteryandpowerproblems
Batteryproblems
Anacpoweradapterproblem
Powerproblems
Apowerbuttonproblem
Bootproblems
Sleepandhibernationproblems
Problemswithdrivesandotherstoragedevices
Harddiskdriveproblems
Asolidstatedriveproblem
Opticaldriveproblems
Asoftwarepr oblem
Problemswithportsandconnectors
AUSBproblem
Chapter10.Gettingsupport
BeforeyoucontactLenovo
Gettinghelpandservice
Usingdiagnosticprogr ams
LenovoSupportW ebsite
CallingLenovo
FindingThinkPadoptions
Purchasingadditionalservices
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AppendixA.Regulatoryinformation
Wirelessrelatedinformation
LocationoftheUltraConnectwirelessantennas
Locatingwirelessregulatorynotices
Exportclassicationnotice
Electronicemissionnotices
FederalCommunicationsCommissionDeclar ationofConformity
IndustryCanadaClassBemissioncompliancestatement
EuropeanUnion-CompliancetotheElectromagneticCompatibility Directive
GermanClassBcompliancestatement
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AppendixB.WEEEandrecyclingstatements
EUWEEEstatements
Japanrecyclingstatements
RecyclinginformationforBrazil
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropeanUnion
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheUnitedStatesandCanada
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AppendixC.Notices
Trademarks