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Prevent your computer from getting wet
Protect the cables from being damaged
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
Carry your computer carefully
Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
Power cords and power adapters
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Rechargeable battery notice
External devices
Batteries
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
Electrical current safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Additional safety information
Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Product Overview
Front view
ThinkPad X220 and X220i front view
System and power-status indicators
Power switch
ThinkLight
Integrated camera
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
CapsLock indicator
Fingerprint reader
TrackPoint buttons Touch pad TrackPoint pointing stick
Volume control buttons
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet front view
Built-in microphones
Integrated camera
TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Touch pad
Tablet Buttons
Built-in stereo speakers
Right-side view
ThinkPad X220 and X220i right-side view
Security keyhole
Hard disk drive or solid state drive
Ethernet connector
Always On USB connector
Media card reader slot
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet right-side view
Tablet Digitizer Pen
Combo audio jack
Wireless radio switch
Left-side view
ThinkPad X220 and X220i left-side view
ExpressCard slot
USB connector left
DisplayPort connector
Monitor connector
USB connector
USB connectors left
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet left-side view
Bottom view
ThinkPad X220 and X220i bottom view
Battery
Docking connector
Memory-upgrade slot
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet bottom view
Power jack
Rear view
ThinkPad X220 and X220i rear view
Fan louvers rear
Status indicators
ThinkPad X220i and X220i status indicators
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet rear view
Status indicators Device Access
Wireless LAN/Wireless WAN/WiMAX status
Power On
Caps Lock
Power-status indicators
Battery status
Numeric lock
Sleep standby in Windows XP status
ThinkPad X220i and X220i Tablet status indicators
Status indicators Power On
Device Access
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
ThinkPad X220
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet
Product Overview
Certificate of Authenticity label
Features
ThinkPad X220 and X220i features
ThinkPad X220 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet
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ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet features
Specifications
ThinkPad X220 and X220i specifications
ThinkPad X220 Tabet and X220i Tablet specifications
Accessing applications in Windows
Operating environment
ThinkVantage Technologies and software
Application Icon name
Access Connections
Client Security Solution
Active Protection System
Lenovo Solution Center
Fingerprint Software
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Password Manager
Power Manager
Product Recovery
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Rescue and Recovery
System Update
Presentation Director
ThinkVantage GPS
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
Lenovo SimpleTap
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tablet Shortcut Menu
Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Register your computer
Can I get my user guide in another language?
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
Need to attach or replace a device?
Tablet mode
Using the tablet mode
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Using the Tablet Digitizer Pen
Tips on using your computer in the tablet mode
Using the touch panel
Using the Tablet buttons
Using the multitouch panel
Tips on using the touch panel
Cleaning the touch panel display
Using the Tablet Shortcut Menu
Special keys and buttons
ThinkVantage button
Numeric keypad
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Power conservation Fn+F3
Function key combinations
Fn+F4
Fn+F12
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Applying a presentation scheme Fn+F7
Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Presentation Director
Launching the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Other functions
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the volume
Windows key and Application key
Windows key
Application key
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Customizing the TrackPoint
Changing the cap
Using the touch pad
Using the multi-touch touch pad
Customizing the touch pad
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad
Use the Fn+F8 key combination
Power management
Checking battery status
Using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life
Managing your battery power
Power-saving modes
Select Fn+F3 Settings Select Power off display
Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance
Enabling the battery alarm
Enabling the wakeup function
Handling the battery
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Connecting to the network
Wireless connections
Ethernet connections
Making wireless LAN connections
Using wireless WAN connections
Wireless upgradeable ThinkPad models
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
For Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Using Bluetooth for the first time on your computer
Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software
For Windows XP
Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware
Bluetooth Configuration
Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP
Click Start Run
Click Start Control Panel
Using WiMAX
Checking wireless connection status
Click Performance and Maintenance then click System
Access Connections Gauge Windows
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
Using a projector or external display
Changing display settings
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Connecting a projector or external display
Attaching an external monitor
Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the monitor types
Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings
Using the DVI monitor
Click Advanced
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Setting up a presentation
Using the DisplayPort connector
Projecting video
Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor
Using dual displays
Using the Extend desktop function
Playing sound
Enabling the Extend desktop function
Using audio features
Using an integrated camera
Beam Forming feature
Configuring for sound recording
Using the ThinkLight feature
Using the media card reader
Configuring camera settings
Click Hardware and Sound
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Right-clickSafely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon
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Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Ergonomic information
Adjusting your computer to fit you
What if you are traveling?
Accessibility information
Click Ease of Access Click Ease of Access Center
Click Accessibility Options
FullScreen Magnifier function
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Travel tips on airplanes
You and your computer
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Using passwords
Security
Attaching a mechanical lock
Passwords and sleep standby mode
Typing passwords
Power-on password
Setting a power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Changing or removing the power-on password
Setting a hard disk password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password
Select Supervisor Password
Changing or removing the supervisor password
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Setting the Security Chip
Using a fingerprint reader
Using a fingerprint reader in ThinkPad X220
Enrolling your fingerprint
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
Swiping your finger over the reader
Setting the fingerprint reader
Logging on to the system
Care for the fingerprint reader
Enrolling your fingerprint
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Logging on to the system
Setting the fingerprint reader
Security
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Recovery overview
Creating and using recovery media
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Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a backup operation
Performing a recovery operation
On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Solving recovery problems
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Replacing devices
Static electricity prevention
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Replacing the battery
Replacing devices
Replacing the keyboard
Removing the keyboard
Replacing devices
Installing the keyboard
Replacing devices
Replacing the palm rest
Replacing devices
Installing the palm rest
Prerequisites for the procedure
Replacing the hard disk drive
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Replacing devices
Replacing the solid state drive
Replacing devices
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Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with two connectors
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Replacing devices
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with three connectors
Replacing devices
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Remove the screw. The card pops up Remove the card
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Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive
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Replacing memory
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Replacing devices
Replacing the SIM card
Replacing devices
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Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
ThinkPad X220 UltraBase
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ThinkPad X220 Ultrabase top view
ThinkPad X220 Ultrabase bottom view
Attaching a ThinkPad X220 Ultrabase
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Detaching a ThinkPad X220 Ultrabase
Security feature
ThinkPad Battery 19+
Attaching a ThinkPad Battery 19+
Top view
Detaching a ThinkPad Battery 19+
Charging a ThinkPad Battery 19+
Enhancing your computer
ThinkPad Port Replicator Series
ThinkPad Mini Dock Series
ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series
Rear view
ThinkPad Mini Dock Series
ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series
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Enhancing your computer
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Enhancing your computer
Security feature
Enhancing your computer
Using the system lock key
Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
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Installing Windows
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing Registry Patches for Windows
Installing the Windows 7 Update Module Package
Installing Windows Vista
Installing Registry Patches for Windows Vista
Installing Windows XP
Installing the Windows Vista Update Module Package
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Select Both or Legacy Only
Select Serial ATA Sata
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Select Legacy Only or Both
Select Serial ATA Sata Select Compatibility
Installing device drivers
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Installing the driver for USB
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
For Windows
For Windows Vista
Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced
Select Dont search, I will choose the driver to install
Click the Color Management tab
Before you begin
Installing drivers and software
ThinkPad Setup
Config menu
Date and time menu
Security menu
Advanced configuration
Boot submenu
Startup menu
Changing the startup sequence
ThinkPad Setup items
Network Boot
Restart menu
Other items in the Startup menu
Config menu items
AC only
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments
ThinkPad NumLock
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Power
Ahci
Security menu items
Post
Security Chip
Uefi Bios Update Option
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Port Access
Priority setting
Startup menu items
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Using system management
Preboot eXecution Environment
System management
Desktop Management Interface
Wake on LAN
Setting management features
Click Performance and Maintenance
Setting up in the ThinkPad Setup
Asset ID Eeprom
Network Boot sequence
Flash update
To define a sequence
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Preventing problems
General tips for preventing problems
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Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Click Downloads and drivers
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Take care in setting passwords
Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Tips on using the built-in modem
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
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Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Using the Lenovo Solution Center program
Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Using the Lenovo Support Web site Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
If you spill something on your computer
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Errors without messages
Beep errors
Memory problems
Ethernet problems
Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Modem and networking
Wireless LAN problem
Wireless WAN problem
Solution
Bluetooth problems
Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings
Click Hardware and Sound Sound
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UltraNav problems
Keyboard and other pointing devices
Keyboard problems
Click Keyboard
Computer screen problems
Display and multimedia devices
External monitor problems
Click Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings button
Set Resolution
Click Properties
Click Advanced Settings
Click Display Settings
Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor check box
Audio problems
Click Start Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Click the + mark for Sound, video and game controllers
Click Properties
Fingerprint reader problems
Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Click Start Control Panel All Control Panel Items
Battery and power
Battery problems
AC power adapter problems
Power problems
Power button problem
Startup problems
Sleep standby and hibernation problems
Hard disk drive problems
Drives and other storage devices
Software problems
Ports and connectors
USB problems
Solid state drive problems
Docking station or port replicator problem
Download system updates
Getting support
Before you contact Lenovo
Record information
Getting help and service
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo support Web site
Calling Lenovo
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
ThinkPad X220 Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary
Locating wireless regulatory notices
ThinkPad 220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Wireless WAN Auxiliary
Wireless LAN antenna Third
Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Main
Export classification notice
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
Korea Class B compliance statement
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Important Weee information
Japan recycling statements
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Recycling information for Brazil
Disposing of a Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
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Appendix C. Notices
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Trademarks
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
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India RoHS
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