Contents
Read this first | v |
Important safety information | vi |
Conditions that require immediate action . . | vii |
Safety guidelines | vii |
Chapter 1. Product overview | 1 |
Locating computer controls, connectors, and |
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indicators | 1 |
Front view | 1 |
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Bottom view | 9 |
Rear view | 10 |
Status indicators | 10 |
Locating important product information | 12 |
Machine type and model label | 12 |
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . . | 12 |
Certificate of Authenticity label | 13 |
Features | 13 |
Specifications | 15 |
Operating environment | 15 |
Lenovo programs | 16 |
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows |
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7 operating system | 16 |
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows |
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8 operating system | 18 |
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . . | 18 |
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . | 21 |
Registering your computer | 21 |
Frequently asked questions | 21 |
Using the | 23 |
Special keys | 25 |
ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys | 25 |
ThinkPad Edge E531 special keys | 27 |
Using the ThinkPad pointing device | 29 |
Power management | 30 |
Checking the battery status | 30 |
Using the ac power adapter | 31 |
Charging the battery | 31 |
Maximizing the battery life | 32 |
Managing the power plans | 32 |
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Handling the battery | 34 |
Connecting to the network | 35 |
Ethernet connections | 35 |
Wireless connections | 36 |
Presentations and multimedia | 39 |
Changing display settings | 39 |
Using an external monitor | 39 |
Using a projector | 41 |
Using the Extend desktop function | 41 |
Using audio features | 42 |
Using the integrated camera | 42 |
Using the optical drive | 43 |
Using a flash media card | 43 |
Inserting a flash media card | 43 |
Removing a flash media card | 44 |
Chapter 3. You and your computer . | . | 45 |
Accessibility and comfort | . | 45 |
Ergonomic information | . | 45 |
Comfort | . | 46 |
Accessibility information | . | 46 |
Traveling with your computer | . | 47 |
Travel tips | . | 47 |
Travel accessories | . | 47 |
Chapter 4. Security | 49 |
Attaching a mechanical lock | 49 |
Using passwords | 49 |
Passwords and sleep mode | 49 |
Typing passwords | 49 |
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Hard disk passwords | 50 |
Supervisor password | 52 |
Hard disk security | 54 |
Using the fingerprint reader | 54 |
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive |
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or | 56 |
Using firewalls | 57 |
Protecting data against viruses | 57 |
Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . . | 59 |
Recovery overview for Windows 7 models . . . . | 59 |
Creating and using a recovery media . . . . | 59 |
Performing backup and recovery operations . | 60 |
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace . | 61 |
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . . | 62 |
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device |
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drivers | 63 |
Solving recovery problems | 63 |
Recovery overview for Windows 8 models . . . . | 64 |
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