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