Specifications, Operating environment | Lenovo E531, E431 instruction

• ac power connector

Optical drive

• Multi-Burner drive

Wireless features

•Integrated wireless LAN

•Integrated wireless WAN (on some models)

•Integrated Bluetooth (on some models)

Security features

• Fingerprint reader (on some models)

Specifications

This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.

Size

•For E431 models:

–Width: 344 mm (13.54 inches)

–Depth: 239 mm (9.41 inches)

–Height: 26.3 mm (1.04 inches)

•For E531 models:

–Width: 377 mm (14.84 inches)

–Depth: 250 mm (9.84 inches)

–Height: 26.6 mm (1.05 inches)

Heat output

• 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on the model)

Power source (ac power adapter)

•Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz

•Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 to 240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz

Battery pack

• Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack

Battery life

•For the percentage of the remaining battery power, check the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.

Operating environment

This section provides information about your computer operating environment.

Environment:

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Lenovo E531, E431 manual Specifications, Operating environment

Contents

User Guide First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Protect the cables from being damaged Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Prevent your computer from getting wet Carry your computer carefully Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Handle your computer gently Vii Safety guidelinesService and upgrades Conditions that require immediate action Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeExternal devices Heat and product ventilation Lithium coin cell battery notice Electrical current safety information Xiii Using headphones or earphonesLaser compliance statement Liquid crystal display LCD notice Additional safety information ThinkPad Edge E431 front view Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsProduct overview Front view Integrated camera System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoPower button Built-in microphones ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Optical drive Always On USB connectorEthernet connector Right-side view Left-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view Fan louvers left VGA connectorUSB 3.0 connectors Security keyhole ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view Bottom view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN cardBattery Slot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Status indicatorsMemory-upgrade slot Rear view Camera status indicator Fn Lock indicatorSpeaker mute indicator Microphone mute indicator Machine type and model label Locating important product informationFCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Display ProcessorMemory Storage device Operating environment Specifications Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemProgram 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 systemAn introduction to Lenovo programs Lenovo Solution Center Client Security SolutionLenovo Settings Lenovo Mobile Access OneKey Recovery Pro Password ManagerPower Manager Recovery Media Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering 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 keysAdditional shortcut keys Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Checking the battery status Power management Tips on using the ac power adapter Using the ac power adapterCharging the battery Connecting the ac power adapter Managing the power plans Maximizing the battery lifePower-saving modes Day Standby function Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power PlanWireless off Click Administrative Tools Handling the battery Ethernet connections Connecting to the network Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Wireless connections Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Using BluetoothChecking the wireless network connection status Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Access Connections status icon Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections wireless status icon Changing the font size Changing display settingsUsing an external monitor Presentations and multimedia Considerations for connecting an external monitor Connecting an external monitorSetting the monitor type Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Using the Extend desktop function Using a projector Using the integrated camera Using audio featuresConfiguring for sound recording Multi-Burner drive Using the optical driveUsing a flash media card Inserting a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media card You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Assistive technologies Travel accessoriesTraveling with your computer Travel tips User Guide Security Using passwordsPasswords and sleep mode Typing passwords Select Power-on Password Power-on passwordHard disk passwords Setting a 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 readerEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery overviewRecovery overview for Windows 7 models Creating and using a recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspacePerforming a recovery operation Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device driversSolving recovery problems Reinstalling preinstalled programs Refreshing your computer Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Recovery overview User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic 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 101 Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system Before you begin Country or region Code Installing the Windows 7 operating systemSelect UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the registry patches for Windows Installing device drivers Installing the Windows 8 operating systemInstalling 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 SetupMain menu Uefi Secure Boot Config menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments DisabledDefault Switchable Graphics Performance Always PowerBattery Optimized Maximum Serial ATA Sata Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmSelect Compatibility mode Date/Time menu Password at unattended Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordSecurity menu Inactive Password at restartSmbios Reporting Security Chip Memory Protection Port AccessVirtualization Anti-Theft Permanently Disabled Startup menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootUser Mode Standard Mode Other items on the Startup menu Boot submenu Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootNetwork Boot UEFI/Legacy Boot Both Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems119 Click Downloads and drivers Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateMaking sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Carry your computer properly Be careful about where and how you workTaking care of your computer Be gentle with your computer Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning the cover of your computerTake care in setting passwords Care for the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Computer stops responding Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems Troubleshooting Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Problem Solution Beep errors Networking problems Memory module problemsEthernet problems Wireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemSolution Keyboard problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesBluetooth problems ThinkPad pointing device problems Computer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesClick Keyboard External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Hardware and Sound Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery and power problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems Power problems An ac power adapter problemPower button problem Sleep and hibernation problems Boot problems Optical drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesHard disk drive problems Solid-state drive problem Software problem USB problem User Guide Before you contact Lenovo Getting support Calling Lenovo Getting help and serviceUsing diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Telephone numbers Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services 149 Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Appendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasType 1 Antenna location Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Locating wireless regulatory noticesExport classification notice Electronic emission notices German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide 155 Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsImportant Weee information Japan recycling statements Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for the European UnionDisposing of a Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide 159 Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerAppendix C. Energy Star model information Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager Click OK 161 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks China RoHS Turkish RoHS European Union RoHS163 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS