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Lenovo E420, E520, 114155U manual User Guide

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Lenovo E420, E520, 114155U manual User Guide

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ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 User GuideSafety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice “Important safety information” on page Appendix C “Notices” on pageContents Chapter 2. Using your computerRead this first Chapter 1. Product OverviewChapter 5. Recovery overview Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements Appendix A. Regulatory informationAppendix C. Notices iv User Guide Read this first Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapterProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Prevent your computer from getting wetImportant safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefullyService and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away viii User GuideExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersDANGER Power supply statement Plugs and outletsExternal devices DANGERRechargeable battery notice BatteriesReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fireLithium coin cell battery notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replacedDispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100C 212FHeat and product ventilation Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 FDANGER Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged inElectrical current safety information Laser compliance statementDANGER To avoid a shock hazardUsing headphones or earphones Additional safety informationLiquid crystal display LCD notice DANGER Do not connect phone line while using tablet modeNotice for users in the U.S.A Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Chapter 1. Product OverviewFront view ThinkPad Edge E420 front view1 UltraConnect wireless antennas left 4 UltraConnect wireless antennas rightPower switch System-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logoBluetooth antenna Volume control buttonsIntegrated high sensitivity webcam ThinkPad Edge E520 front view4 User Guide Power switch System-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logoBluetooth antenna Built-in microphoneRight-side view Volume control buttonsAlways On USB connector Always On USB connectorLeft-side view Power jackMonitor connector Optical driveUSB connectors eSATA/USB combo connectorHDMI port Combo audio jackBottom view BatteryPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN Memory-upgrade slotRear view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAXEthernet connector Hard disk driveStatus indicators Fan louvers rearSystem-status indicators 12 User GuidePower-status indicators On-screen indicatorsLocating important product information Machine type and model labelFCC ID and IC Certification number label 14 User GuideFeatures ThinkPad Edge E420 features Certificate of Authenticity labelMemory ThinkPad Edge E520 features ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications18 User Guide Operating environment ThinkVantage technologies and softwareAccessing applications in Windows Access Connections Lenovo Solutions Center Active Protection SystemFingerprint Software Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsPassword Manager Power ManagerProduct Recovery Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxRescue and Recovery System UpdateThinkVantage GPS For Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage System UpdateChapter 2. Using your computer Frequently asked questionsRegistering your computer On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?Special keys and buttons Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often? Need to attach or replace a device?ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Volume and mute keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 1. Click Start Control PanelDisplay management keys Switching a display output location F6 Wireless radio control key F9Microphone mute F4 Camera mute F5ThinkPad Edge E520 special keys Volume and mute keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Windows keyDisplay management keys Switching a display output location F6 Wireless radio control key F9Camera mute F5 Display brightness down F7Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceChanging the UltraNav settings Numeric keypadCustomizing the TrackPoint Changing the capUsing 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 tray2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch padPower management Checking battery statusUsing the ac power adapter Connecting the ac power adapterCharging the battery Maximizing battery lifeManaging your battery power Tips on using the ac power adapterPower-saving modes For Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Power ManagerIntroducing the power-saving modes 2. Select Power off displayHandling the battery 1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and MaintenanceEnabling the battery alarm 2. Click the Global Power Settings tabReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fireDANGER Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rainConnecting to the network Wireless connectionsEthernet connections Wireless LANMaking wireless LAN connections Using wireless WAN connectionsTips for using the wireless LAN feature Wireless networking setupUsing Bluetooth 2. Select Send To Bluetooth DevicesUsing Bluetooth for the first time on your computer Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software4. Click Bluetooth Devices 6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth SettingsUsing ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software Bluetooth ConfigurationInstalling the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP 2. Click Start Control Panel 3. Click Add or Remove Programsc. Select Search for the best driver in those locations 44 User GuideUsing WiMAX Checking wireless connection status2. Click Performance and Maintenance then click System Access Connections Gauge WindowsAccess Connections icon and wireless status icon 46 User GuideUsing a projector or external display Changing display settingsEnabling or disabling the wireless feature 2. Click Power On Wireless RadioConnecting a projector or external display Attaching an external monitorConnecting an external monitor 3. Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large FontsSetting the monitor types 5. Set Resolution 6. Click Advanced Settings11. Click Update Driver 13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check boxUsing dual displays Using the Extend desktop functionEnabling the Extend desktop function Considerations for using the Extend desktop functionUsing audio features Using an integrated camera Using optical driveConfiguring for sound recording MultiBurner driveInserting a flash media card Using a flash media Card2. Click Hardware and Sound Removing a flash media card Right-click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media iconChapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Adjusting your computer to fit youQuestions about vision? Accessibility information Traveling with your computerTravel tips 2. Click Ease of Access 3. Click Ease of Access CenterTravel accessories Travel tips on airplanesChapter 4. Security Using passwordsAttaching a mechanical lock Passwords and sleep standby mode Typing passwordsPower-on password Setting a power-on passwordHard disk passwords Changing or removing the power-on passwordSetting a hard disk password 7. Select Hard Disk 1 PasswordChanging or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Setting a supervisor password7. Select Supervisor Password Hard disk securityChanging or removing the supervisor password Using a fingerprint reader Disk Encryption hard disk driveEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the readerCare for the fingerprint reader 66 User GuideNotice on deleting data from your hard disk drive Using and understanding firewallsProtecting data against viruses 68 User Guide Chapter 5. Recovery overview Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation 4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace72 User Guide 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 76 User Guide Chapter 6. Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by LenovoKeep the battery pack away from fire Replacing the battery installed in the battery space of your computerPrerequisites for the procedure Replacing the hard disk driveReplacement instructions 4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover5. Remove the screws 80 User Guide6. Remove the hard disk drive by lifting its upper side Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420 82 User Guide5. Loosen the screw 6. Pull out the drive To install a repaired drive or a new one, do as followsChapter 6. Replacing devices 4. Put the battery in place 2. Reinstall the screw84 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN86 User Guide Replacement instructions DANGER6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up2 . Remove the card 88 User Guide1 . Pivot the 9. Attach the cover1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws Chapter 6. Replacing devicesPrerequisites for the procedure DANGER DANGERReplacing a PCI Express Mini Card 90 User Guide6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up2 . Remove the card Chapter 6. Replacing devices1 . Pivot the 9. Attach the cover1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws 92 User GuidePrerequisites for the procedure Replacing memoryReplacing memory 8. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into place Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E420Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER DANGER4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 5. Remove the screws 1 andin the drawing to unlatch the front side of the 96 User Guideby flipping the connectors Installing the keyboardTo install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables 7. Remove the cables been removed3. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrows 4. Reinstall the screws98 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 Removing the keyboardin the drawing to unlatch the front side of the 5. Remove the screws 1 and100 User Guide by flipping the connectors Installing the keyboardTo install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables 7. Remove the cables been removed3. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrows 102 User GuideReplacing the SIM card Replacement instructions 104 User GuideChapter 7. Enhancing your computer Finding ThinkPad options106 User Guide Chapter 8. Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin Country or region Code3. Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing WindowsInstalling the Windows 7 Update Module Package Installing Windows XP 5. Select Enable for OS Detection for Switchable Graphics4. Select Integrated Graphics for Graphics Device 5. Select Serial ATA SATA3. Select Serial ATA SATA 4. Select Compatibility 14. Select Serial ATA SATAInstalling device drivers Installing the driver for 4-in-1 media card readerInstalling ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 3. Click Change display settings 4. Click Advanced SettingsInstalling Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Installing drivers and software9. Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced 11. Select Dont search, I will choose the driver to installThinkPad Setup Config menuSecurity menu Date and time menuSupervisor Password Startup menu Lock UEFI Settings Set Minimum Length Password at unattended bootPassword at restart Power-On Password Hard Disk x Password Changing the startup sequenceThinkPad Setup items Restart menuBoot submenu Other items in the Startup menuDefault values are in boldface Disabled means that the function is not configuredConfig menu items adjusts power management Table 4. Config menu items continued118 User Guide Menu item Security menu items Table 5. Security menu itemsMenu item Startup menu items Table 6. Startup menu itemsUpdating your system UEFI BIOS 124 User Guide Chapter 9. Preventing problems General tips for preventing problemsMaking 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 careful about where and how you work DANGERBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyCleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display130 User Guide Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsUsing the Lenovo Solution Center program Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox programComputer stops responding TroubleshootingUsing the Lenovo Support Web site Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Message 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Message 0250 System battery error 136 User Guide Errors without messages Beep errors Memory problemsEthernet problems NetworkingA wireless LAN problem 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemSolution 2. Click Hardware and SoundA wireless WAN problem Bluetooth problems4. Click Bluetooth Devices 6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth SettingsProblem You cannot connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device 4. Select PIM Synchronization, and click Configure 3. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon2. Click Start Control Panel 142 User GuideUltraNav problems Keyboard problemsKeyboard and other pointing devices 2. Click Hardware and SoundComputer screen problems Display and multimedia devices2. Click Advanced Settings 4. Click AdvancedExternal monitor problems 3. Click Advanced Settings5. Click Advanced Settings 10. Click Update Driver15. Set Resolution 3. Click Advanced5. Click Advanced Settings 6. Click Advanced9. Click Properties 15. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box5. Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 6. Click Advanced148 User Guide Audio problems 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Performance and Maintenance1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers3. Click Properties 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound150 User Guide Battery and power Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems AC power adapter problems Power problemsStartup problems A power button problemSleep standby and hibernation problems Optical drive problems Hard disk drive problemsDrives and other storage devices 1. Click Start My Computer 5. Clear the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive3. Click Properties Software problems Ports and connectorsUniversal Serial Bus problems 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System 1. Click Start Control Panel158 User Guide Download system updates Chapter 11. Getting supportBefore you contact Lenovo Register your computerGetting help and service Using diagnostic programsLenovo support Web site Product & Service WarrantyCalling Lenovo Purchasing additional servicesTelephone numbers 162 User Guide Wireless related information Appendix A. Regulatory informationWireless interoperability Usage environment and your healthLocation of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Type 1 Antenna locationLocating wireless regulatory notices Type 2 Antenna locationExport classification notice Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementGerman Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statementDeutschsprachiger EU Hinweis DeutschlandLenovo product service information for Taiwan Japan VCCI Class B compliance statementAdditional regulatory information 168 User GuideAppendix B. WEEE and recycling statements EU WEEE statementsJapan recycling statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitorBattery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilDisposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Disposing of a Lenovo computer componentsBattery recycling information for the European Union Battery recycling information for the United States and CanadaAppendix B. WEEE and recycling statements 172 User Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix C. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N