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User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Important safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Safety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExtension cords and related devices External devices General battery noticeRechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Using headphones or earphones Laser compliance statementLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xiii Additional safety information Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product overviewFront view ThinkPad Edge E431 front view System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo Power buttonBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Always On USB connector Ethernet connectorRight-side view Optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorLeft-side view VGA connector USB 3.0 connectorsSecurity keyhole Fan louvers left ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN card BatterySlot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Bottom view Status indicators Memory-upgrade slotRear view Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Fn Lock indicator Speaker mute indicatorMicrophone mute indicator Camera status indicator FCC ID and IC Certification number label Locating important product informationMachine type and model label Features Certificate of Authenticity label Processor MemoryStorage device Display Specifications Operating environment Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel An introduction to Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAccess Connections Client Security Solution Lenovo SettingsLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Password Manager Power ManagerRecovery Media OneKey Recovery Pro Registering your computer Using your computerFrequently asked questions Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? How do I attach or replace a device? Using the multi-touch screen To view the recently used applications Special keys ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys Function keys Additional shortcut keys ThinkPad Edge E531 special keysWindows key Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Power management Checking the battery status Using the ac power adapter Charging the batteryConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Maximizing the battery lifeManaging the power plans Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power Plan Wireless offClick Administrative Tools Day Standby function Handling the battery Connecting to the network Ethernet connections Wireless connections Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Using Bluetooth Checking the wireless network connection statusSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections wireless status icon Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections status icon Changing display settings Using an external monitorPresentations and multimedia Changing the font size Connecting an external monitor Setting the monitor typeSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using a projector Using the Extend desktop function Configuring for sound recording Using audio featuresUsing the integrated camera Using the optical drive Using a flash media cardInserting a flash media card Multi-Burner drive Removing a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Accessibility information Comfort Travel accessories Traveling with your computerTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeTyping passwords Security Power-on password Hard disk passwordsSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Setting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint readerHard disk security Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Recovery overview Recovery overview for Windows 7 modelsCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers Solving recovery problemsReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Refreshing your computer Recovery overview User Guide Static electricity prevention Replacing the batteryReplacing devices User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E531 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E531 User Guide Replacing a wireless LAN card User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a wireless WAN card Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin 101 Installing the Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing the Windows 8 operating systemInstalling device drivers Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Click Properties Main menu ThinkPad SetupMAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS License Config menu Uefi Secure Boot Disabled DefaultSwitchable Graphics Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Power Battery OptimizedMaximum Performance Always Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and Alarm Select Compatibility modeDate/Time menu Serial ATA Sata Security menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordPassword at unattended Password at restart Smbios ReportingSecurity Chip Inactive Virtualization Port AccessMemory Protection Permanently Disabled Anti-Theft Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure Boot User ModeStandard Mode Startup menu Boot submenu Other items on the Startup menu Menu item Selection Comments Boot Network BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Updating your system Uefi Bios Restart menu User Guide 119 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers Be careful about where and how you work Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Cleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding If you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Beep errors Problem Solution Ethernet problems Memory module problemsNetworking problems Solution Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices Bluetooth problemsThinkPad pointing device problems Keyboard problems Click Keyboard Problems with the display and multimedia devicesComputer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Audio problems Click Hardware and Sound Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery and power problems Power button problem An ac power adapter problemPower problems Boot problems Sleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsSolid-state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem User Guide Getting support Before you contact Lenovo Getting help and service Using diagnostic programsLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad options Telephone numbers Purchasing additional services Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information 149 Type 1 Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasUsage environment and your health Locating wireless regulatory notices Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements Important Weee informationJapan recycling statements 155 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European UnionRecycling information for Brazil Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power Appendix C. Energy Star model informationClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 159 Click OK Appendix D. Notices 161 Trademarks 163 European Union RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS