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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
FAQ
Error codes
Bluetooth
Password
Default
Status indicators
Click Administrative Tools
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Click the
Power Management
tab.
6.
Clear the
Allow this device to wake the computer
check box.
7.
Click
OK
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Contents
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 generates
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
Vii
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
External devices
General battery notice
Rechargeable battery notice
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
Electrical current safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Laser compliance statement
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
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Additional safety information
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Product overview
Front view
ThinkPad Edge E431 front view
System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo
Power button
Built-in microphones
Integrated camera
ThinkPad Edge E531 front view
ThinkPad Edge E531 front view
Numeric keypad
Always On USB connector
Ethernet connector
Right-side view
Optical drive
ThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view
Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connector
Left-side view
VGA connector
USB 3.0 connectors
Security 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
Battery
Slot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive
Bottom view
Status indicators
Memory-upgrade slot
Rear view
Hard disk drive or solid-state drive
Fn Lock indicator
Speaker mute indicator
Microphone mute indicator
Camera status indicator
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
Features
Certificate of Authenticity label
Processor
Memory
Storage device
Display
Specifications
Operating environment
Program Icon name
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Lenovo 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 system
Access Connections
Client Security Solution
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Mobile Access
Lenovo Solution Center
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
OneKey Recovery Pro
Registering your computer
Using your computer
Frequently 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 keys
Windows 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 battery
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Power-saving modes
Maximizing the battery life
Managing the power plans
Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power Plan
Wireless off
Click 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 status
Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Access Connections wireless status icon
Access Connections gauge
Access Connections status icon
Changing display settings
Using an external monitor
Presentations and multimedia
Changing the font size
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the monitor type
Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings
Considerations for connecting an external monitor
Using a projector
Using the Extend desktop function
Configuring for sound recording
Using audio features
Using the integrated camera
Using the optical drive
Using a flash media card
Inserting 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 comfort
You and your computer
Accessibility information
Comfort
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
User Guide
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Security
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting 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 reader
Hard 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 models
Creating 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 operation
Click 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 medium
Using a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Reinstalling preinstalled programs
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Recovery overview for Windows 8 models
Refreshing your computer
Recovery overview
User Guide
Static electricity prevention
Replacing the battery
Replacing 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 system
Before you begin
101
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing 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 system
Installing device drivers
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Click Properties
Main menu
ThinkPad Setup
MAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS License
Config menu
Uefi Secure Boot
Disabled
Default
Switchable Graphics
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments
Power
Battery Optimized
Maximum
Performance Always
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and Alarm
Select Compatibility mode
Date/Time menu
Serial ATA Sata
Security menu
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password
Password at unattended
Password at restart
Smbios Reporting
Security Chip
Inactive
Virtualization
Port Access
Memory Protection
Permanently Disabled
Anti-Theft
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure Boot
User Mode
Standard Mode
Startup menu
Boot submenu
Other items on the Startup menu
Menu item Selection Comments Boot
Network Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both
Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Restart menu
User Guide
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Preventing problems
General tips for preventing problems
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
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Take care in setting passwords
Care 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 problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
If you spill something on your computer
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Beep errors
Problem Solution
Ethernet problems
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
Wireless WAN problem
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Bluetooth problems
ThinkPad pointing device problems
Keyboard problems
Click Keyboard
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Computer screen problems
External monitor problems
Set Resolution
Audio problems
Click Hardware and Sound
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Battery problems
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery and power problems
Power button problem
An ac power adapter problem
Power problems
Boot problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
Solid-state drive problem
Optical drive problems
Software problem
USB problem
User Guide
Getting support
Before you contact Lenovo
Getting help and service
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo Support Web site
Calling Lenovo
Finding ThinkPad options
Telephone numbers
Purchasing additional services
Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
149
Type 1 Antenna location
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Usage environment and your health
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Electronic 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 information
Japan recycling statements
155
Disposing of a Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Recycling 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 information
Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
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Appendix D. Notices
161
Trademarks
163
European Union RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS India RoHS
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