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Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...21
Chapter3.Youandyourcomputer..45
Chapter6.Replacingdevices.....67
Chapter7.Advancedconguration..99
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Chapter8.Preventingproblems..115
Chapter9.Troubleshootingcomputer problems..............121
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Importantsafetyinformation
Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction
Safetyguidelines
Serviceandupgrades
Powercordsandpoweradapters
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices
Plugsandoutlets
Powersupplystatement
Externaldevices
Generalbatterynotice
Rechargeablebatterynotice
Lithiumcoincellbatterynotice
Heatandproductventilation
Electricalcurrentsafetyinformation
Lasercompliancestatement
Liquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)notice
Usingheadphonesorearphones
Additionalsafetyinformation
Chapter1.Productoverview
Locatingcomputercontrols,connectors,andindicators
Frontview
ThinkPadEdgeE430,E430c,andE435frontview
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ThinkPadEdgeE530,E530c,andE535frontview
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Right-sideview
Left-sideview
Bottomview
Rearview
Statusindicators
Systemstatusindicators
Powerstatusindicator
Indicatorsonthescreen
Locatingimportantproductinformation
Machinetypeandmodellabel
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CerticateofAuthenticitylabel
Features
Specications
Operatingenvironment
Lenovoprograms
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operatingsystem
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows8operatingsystem
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms
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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
Managingthebatt erypower
Power-savingmodes
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Handlingthebattery
Connectingtothenetwork
Ethernetconnections
Wirelessconnections
Establishingawirelessconnection
UsingBluetooth
Checkingthewirelessnetworkconnectionstatus
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Enablingordisablingthewirelessfeatures
Usingaprojectororanexternaldisplay
Changingdisplaysettings
Connectingaprojectororanexternalmonitor
Attachinganexternalmonitor
Usingdualdisplays
Usingaudiofeatures
Usingtheintegratedcamera
Usingtheopticaldrive
Usingaashmediacard
Insertingaashmediacar d
Removingaashmediacard
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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Noticeondeletingdatafromyourharddiskdriveorsolid-statedrive
Usingrewalls
Protectingdataagainstviruses
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Chapter5.Recoveryoverview
RecoveryoverviewforWindows7models
Creatingandusingarecoverymedia
Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations
UsingtheOneKeyRecoveryProworkspace
Creatingandusingarescuemedium
Reinstallingpreinstalledprogramsanddevicedrivers
Solvingrecoveryproblems
RecoveryoverviewforWindows8models
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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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ReplacingaPCIExpressMiniCardforwirelessWANconnection
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Replacingamemorymodule
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Replacingthekeyboard
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Replacingthebackupbattery
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Replacingthethermalfan
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Chapter7.Advancedconguration
Installinganewoperatingsystem
Beforeyoubegin
InstallingtheWindows7operatingsystem
InstallingtheWindows8operatingsystem
Installingdevicedrivers
Installingthedriverforthe4-in-1mediacardreader
InstallingthedriverforUSB3.0ontheWindows7operatingsystem
InstallingtheThinkPadmonitorleforWindows2000/XP/Vista/7on theWindows7operatingsystem
InstallingotherdriversandsoftwareontheWindows7operatingsystem
ThinkPadSetup
Mainmenu
UEFISecureBoot
Congmenu
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Date/Timemenu
Securitymenu
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Startupmenu
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Restartmenu
UpdatingyoursystemUEFIBIOS
Chapter8.Preventingproblems
Generaltipsforpreventingproblems
Makingsuredevicedriversarecurrent
Takingcareofyourcomputer
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
Asolid-statedriveproblem
Opticaldriveproblems
Asoftwarepr oblem
Problemswithportsandconnectors
AUSBproblem
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Chapter10.Gettingsupport
BeforeyoucontactLenovo
Gettinghelpandservice
Usingdiagnosticprograms
LenovoSupportWebsite
CallingLenovo
FindingThinkPadoptions
Purchasingadditionalservices
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AppendixA.Regulatoryinformation
Wirelessrelatedinformation
LocationoftheUltraConnectwirelessantennas
Locatingwirelessregulatorynotices
Exportclassicationnotice
Electronicemissionnotices
FederalCommunicationsCommissionDeclarationofConformity
IndustryCanadaClassBemissioncompliancestatement
EuropeanUnion-CompliancetotheElectromagneticCompatibility Directive
GermanClassBcompliancestatement
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AppendixB.WEEEandrecyclingstatements
ImportantWEEEinformation
Japanrecyclingstatements
RecyclinginformationforBrazil
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropeanUnion
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheUnitedStatesandCanada
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AppendixC.ENERGYSTARmodelinformation
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AppendixD.Notices
Trademarks
Problemswithportsandconnectors