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User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Enhancing your Computer 105 Appendix C. Notices 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 Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Viii User Guide Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices Rechargeable battery notice Batteries Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphones Additional safety informationDo not connect phone line while using tablet mode Liquid crystal display LCD notice Xvi User Guide Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product Overview ThinkPad Edge E420 front view Front viewIntegrated high sensitivity webcam Power switch System-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logoVolume control buttons Built-in microphone ThinkPad Edge E520 front view ThinkPad Edge E520 front view Numeric keypad Always On USB connector Right-side view Left-side view USB connectors ESATA/USB combo connectorHdmi port Combo audio jack Battery PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WANMemory-upgrade slot Bottom view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX Ethernet connectorRear view Hard disk drive Status indicators Fan louvers rear System-status indicators Power-status indicators On-screen indicatorsLocating important product information Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Features ThinkPad Edge E420 features Certificate of Authenticity label User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 features Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Operating environment ThinkVantage technologies and software Accessing applications in Windows Application Icon name Access Connections Lenovo Solutions Center Active Protection SystemFingerprint Software Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Password Manager Power ManagerProduct Recovery Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox System Update Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage GPS Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Getting connected in different locations is a challenge? Special keys and buttonsNeed to attach or replace a device? Volume and mute keys Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Click Start Control Panel Wireless radio control key F9 Microphone mute F4Camera mute F5 Display brightness down F7 ThinkPad Edge E520 special keys Windows key Camera mute F5 Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceFour special keys Customizing the TrackPoint Changing the cap Using the multi-touch touch pad Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse Adding the UltraNav icon to the system trayClick Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad Power management Checking battery statusUsing the ac power adapter Connecting the ac power adapter Charging the battery Maximizing battery lifeManaging your battery power Tips on using the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Introducing the power-saving modesSelect Power off display Enabling the wakeup function Handling the battery Click Start Control Panel Performance and MaintenanceClick the Global Power Settings tab Click Properties Using your computer Wireless connections Connecting to the networkEthernet connections Making wireless LAN connections Using wireless WAN connectionsTips for using the wireless LAN feature Wireless networking setup Using Bluetooth Bluetooth Configuration Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP Using WiMAX Checking wireless connection statusAccess Connections Gauge Windows Click Start Run Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Changing display settings Using a projector or external displayEnabling or disabling the wireless feature Connecting a projector or external display Connecting an external monitorAttaching an external monitor Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Setting the monitor typesClick Advanced Using the Extend desktop function Using dual displaysEnabling the Extend desktop function Using audio features Using an integrated camera Using optical driveConfiguring for sound recording MultiBurner drive Using a flash media Card Inserting a flash media card Removing a flash media card Right-clickSafely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Adjusting your computer to fit you What if you are traveling? Traveling with your computer Accessibility informationTravel tips Travel accessories Travel tips on airplanes Security Using passwordsAttaching a mechanical lock Passwords and sleep standby mode Typing passwordsPower-on password Setting a power-on password Hard disk passwords Changing or removing the power-on passwordSetting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Changing or removing the supervisor password Select Supervisor PasswordHard disk security Using a fingerprint reader Disk Encryption hard disk driveEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Care for the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Recovery overview Creating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention User Guide Replacement instructions Prerequisites for the procedureReplacing the hard disk drive User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420 Replacing devices User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing memory Replacing memory User Guide Replacing the keyboard Removing the keyboard User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacement instructions Finding ThinkPad options Enhancing your computer105 User Guide Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin Country or region Code Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing WindowsInstalling the Windows 7 Update Module Package Installing Windows XP Select Serial ATA Sata Select Serial ATA Sata Select Compatibility Installing device drivers Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Installing drivers and software Select Install from a list or specific location AdvancedSelect Dont search, I will choose the driver to install Click the Color Management tab ThinkPad Setup Config menu Date and time menu Supervisor PasswordSecurity menu Startup menu Changing the startup sequence ThinkPad Setup items Boot submenuRestart menu Other items in the Startup menu Config menu items USB Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Ahci Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Boot Mode Quick Startup menu items Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems125 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Taking care of your computer Be gentle with your computerCarry your computer properly Handle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerRegister your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsUsing the Lenovo Solution Center program Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program Using the Lenovo Support Web site TroubleshootingComputer stops responding Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Errors without messages Beep errors Memory problemsEthernet problems Networking Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Wireless LAN problemSolution Wireless WAN problem Bluetooth problemsClick Learn more about Bluetooth Settings Click Hardware and Sound Sound Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide UltraNav problems Keyboard problemsKeyboard and other pointing devices Click Keyboard Computer screen problems Display and multimedia devices External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Properties Click Advanced Audio problems Click Start Control Panel Click Performance and MaintenanceClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Click Properties Battery and power Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems AC power adapter problems Power problems Startup problems Power button problemSleep standby and hibernation problems Optical drive problems Hard disk drive problemsDrives and other storage devices Clear the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive Click Start My Computer Ports and connectors Software problemsUniversal Serial Bus problems Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Download system updates Getting supportBefore you contact Lenovo Register your computer Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo support Web site Calling Lenovo Purchasing additional servicesTelephone numbers User Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Type 1 Antenna location Locating wireless regulatory notices Type 2 Antenna location Export classification notice Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statement User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements EU Weee statementsJapan recycling statements 169 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDisposing of a Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Notices 173 Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N