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Lenovo E520, E420, 114155U manual Notice for users in the U.S.A

Models: 114155U E420 E520

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Notice for users in the U.S.A.

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Contents

ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 User GuideSafety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice “Important safety information” on page Appendix C “Notices” on pageRead this first ContentsChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 1. Product OverviewChapter 5. Recovery overview Appendix A. Regulatory information Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statementsAppendix C. Notices iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter Prevent your computer from getting wetHandle your computer gently Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Carry your computer carefullySafety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away viii User GuidePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesDANGER External devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets DANGERReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Rechargeable battery noticeBatteries Keep the battery pack away from fireDispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Lithium coin cell battery noticeDANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100C 212FDANGER Heat and product ventilationAirflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 F Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged inDANGER Electrical current safety informationLaser compliance statement To avoid a shock hazardLiquid crystal display LCD notice Using headphones or earphonesAdditional safety information 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 Overview1 UltraConnect wireless antennas left Front viewThinkPad Edge E420 front view 4 UltraConnect wireless antennas rightBluetooth antenna Power switchSystem-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Volume control buttonsThinkPad Edge E520 front view Integrated high sensitivity webcam4 User Guide Bluetooth antenna Power switchSystem-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Built-in microphoneAlways On USB connector Right-side viewVolume control buttons Always On USB connectorMonitor connector Left-side viewPower jack Optical driveHDMI port USB connectorseSATA/USB combo connector Combo audio jackPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN Bottom viewBattery Memory-upgrade slotEthernet connector Rear viewPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX Hard disk driveStatus indicators Fan louvers rearSystem-status indicators 12 User GuideLocating important product information Power-status indicatorsOn-screen indicators 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 Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications18 User Guide Operating environment ThinkVantage technologies and softwareAccessing applications in Windows Access Connections Fingerprint Software Lenovo Solutions CenterActive Protection System Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsProduct Recovery Password ManagerPower Manager Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxThinkVantage GPS Rescue and RecoverySystem Update For Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage System UpdateRegistering your computer Chapter 2. Using your computerFrequently asked questions On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often? Special keys and buttonsGetting connected in different locations is a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device?Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 ThinkPad Edge E420 special keysVolume and mute keys 1. Click Start Control PanelMicrophone mute F4 Display management keys Switching a display output location F6Wireless radio control key F9 Camera mute F5Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 ThinkPad Edge E520 special keysVolume and mute keys Windows keyCamera mute F5 Display management keys Switching a display output location F6Wireless radio control key F9 Display brightness down F7Changing the UltraNav settings Using the UltraNav pointing deviceUsing the TrackPoint pointing device Numeric keypadCustomizing the TrackPoint Changing the capUsing the touch pad Using the multi-touch touch padCustomizing the touch pad 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouseAdding the UltraNav icon to the system tray Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch padUsing the ac power adapter Power managementChecking battery status Connecting the ac power adapterManaging your battery power Charging the batteryMaximizing battery life Tips on using the ac power adapterIntroducing the power-saving modes Power-saving modesFor Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Power Manager 2. Select Power off displayEnabling the battery alarm Handling the battery1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance 2. Click the Global Power Settings tabDANGER Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by LenovoKeep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rainEthernet connections Connecting to the networkWireless connections Wireless LANTips for using the wireless LAN feature Making wireless LAN connectionsUsing wireless WAN connections Wireless networking setupUsing Bluetooth for the first time on your computer Using Bluetooth2. Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Using the Microsoft Bluetooth softwareUsing ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software 4. Click Bluetooth Devices6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Configurationc. Select Search for the best driver in those locations Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP2. Click Start Control Panel 3. Click Add or Remove Programs 44 User Guide2. Click Performance and Maintenance then click System Using WiMAXChecking wireless connection status Access Connections Gauge WindowsAccess Connections icon and wireless status icon 46 User GuideEnabling or disabling the wireless feature Using a projector or external displayChanging display settings 2. Click Power On Wireless RadioConnecting an external monitor Connecting a projector or external displayAttaching an external monitor 3. Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts11. Click Update Driver Setting the monitor types5. Set Resolution 6. Click Advanced Settings 13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check boxEnabling the Extend desktop function Using dual displaysUsing the Extend desktop function Considerations for using the Extend desktop functionUsing audio features Configuring for sound recording Using an integrated cameraUsing optical drive MultiBurner driveUsing a flash media Card Inserting a flash media card2. Click Hardware and Sound Removing a flash media card Right-click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media iconAccessibility and comfort Chapter 3. You and your computerErgonomic information Adjusting your computer to fit you What if you are traveling?Questions about vision? Travel tips Accessibility informationTraveling with your computer 2. Click Ease of Access 3. Click Ease of Access CenterTravel accessories Travel tips on airplanesUsing passwords Chapter 4. SecurityAttaching a mechanical lock Power-on password Passwords and sleep standby modeTyping passwords Setting a power-on passwordSetting a hard disk password Hard disk passwordsChanging or removing the power-on password 7. Select Hard Disk 1 PasswordChanging or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Setting a supervisor passwordHard disk security 7. Select Supervisor PasswordChanging or removing the supervisor password Enrolling your fingerprint Using a fingerprint readerDisk Encryption hard disk drive Swiping your finger over the readerCare for the fingerprint reader 66 User GuideUsing and understanding firewalls Notice on deleting data from your hard disk driveProtecting data against viruses 68 User Guide Chapter 5. Recovery overview Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation 4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your systemUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace 3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon72 User Guide Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems 76 User Guide Replacing the battery Chapter 6. Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention Keep the battery pack away from fire Prerequisites for the procedure DANGERReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Replacing the battery installed in the battery space of your computerReplacing the hard disk drive Prerequisites for the procedureReplacement instructions 5. Remove the screws 4. Loosen the screws1 , and then remove the cover 80 User Guide6. Remove the hard disk drive by lifting its upper side Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420 82 User GuideTo install a repaired drive or a new one, do as follows 5. Loosen the screw 6. Pull out the driveChapter 6. Replacing devices 2. Reinstall the screw 4. Put the battery in place84 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER86 User Guide Replacement instructions DANGER2 . Remove the card 6. Remove the screw1 . The card pops up 88 User Guide1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws 1 . Pivot the9. Attach the cover Chapter 6. Replacing devicesReplacing a PCI Express Mini Card Prerequisites for the procedure DANGERDANGER 90 User Guide2 . Remove the card 6. Remove the screw1 . The card pops up Chapter 6. Replacing devices1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws 1 . Pivot the9. Attach the cover 92 User GuideReplacing memory Prerequisites for the procedureReplacing memory 8. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into place Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER Replacing the keyboardThinkPad Edge E420 DANGERin the drawing to unlatch the front side of the 4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover5. Remove the screws 1 and 96 User GuideTo install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables by flipping the connectorsInstalling the keyboard 7. Remove the cables been removed4. Reinstall the screws 3. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrows98 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 Removing the keyboard5. Remove the screws 1 and in the drawing to unlatch the front side of the100 User Guide To install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables by flipping the connectorsInstalling the keyboard 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 Before you begin Chapter 8. Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system Country or region CodeInstalling Windows 3. Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling the Windows 7 Update Module Package 4. Select Integrated Graphics for Graphics Device Installing Windows XP5. Select Enable for OS Detection for Switchable Graphics 5. Select Serial ATA SATA3. Select Serial ATA SATA 4. Select Compatibility 14. Select Serial ATA SATAInstalling ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Installing device driversInstalling the driver for 4-in-1 media card reader 3. Click Change display settings 4. Click Advanced Settings9. Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7Installing drivers and software 11. Select Dont search, I will choose the driver to installThinkPad Setup Config menuDate and time menu Security menuSupervisor Password Password at restart Power-On Password Hard Disk x Password Startup menuLock UEFI Settings Set Minimum Length Password at unattended boot Changing the startup sequenceBoot submenu ThinkPad Setup itemsRestart menu Other items in the Startup menuDisabled means that the function is not configured Default values are in boldfaceConfig menu items Table 4. Config menu items continued adjusts power management118 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 problemsGetting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Be gentle with your computer Taking care of your computerBe careful about where and how you work DANGER Carry your computer properlyCare for the fingerprint reader Cleaning the cover of your computerTake care in setting passwords Register your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display130 User Guide Using the Lenovo Solution Center program Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox programTroubleshooting Computer stops respondingUsing the Lenovo Support Web site Error messages Spills on the keyboardIf you spill something on your computer Message 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Message 0250 System battery error 136 User Guide Errors without messages Ethernet problems Beep errorsMemory problems NetworkingSolution A wireless LAN problem2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System 2. Click Hardware and Sound4. Click Bluetooth Devices A wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems 6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth SettingsProblem You cannot connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device 2. Click Start Control Panel 4. Select PIM Synchronization, and click Configure3. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 142 User GuideKeyboard and other pointing devices UltraNav problemsKeyboard problems 2. Click Hardware and Sound2. Click Advanced Settings Computer screen problemsDisplay and multimedia devices 4. Click AdvancedExternal monitor problems 3. Click Advanced Settings15. Set Resolution 5. Click Advanced Settings10. Click Update Driver 3. Click Advanced9. Click Properties 5. Click Advanced Settings6. Click Advanced 15. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box6. Click Advanced 5. Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box148 User Guide 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound Audio problems1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Performance and Maintenance 4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 3. Click Properties150 User Guide Fingerprint reader problems Battery and powerBattery problems AC power adapter problems Power problemsA power button problem Startup problemsSleep standby and hibernation problems Hard disk drive problems Optical drive problemsDrives and other storage devices 5. Clear the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive 1. Click Start My Computer3. Click Properties Universal Serial Bus problems Software problemsPorts and connectors 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System 1. Click Start Control Panel158 User Guide Before you contact Lenovo Download system updatesChapter 11. Getting support Register your computerLenovo support Web site Getting help and serviceUsing diagnostic programs Product & Service WarrantyPurchasing additional services Calling LenovoTelephone numbers 162 User Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your healthLocation of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Type 1 Antenna locationLocating wireless regulatory notices Type 2 Antenna locationFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutschsprachiger EU Hinweis German Class B compliance statementKorea Class B compliance statement DeutschlandAdditional regulatory information Lenovo product service information for TaiwanJapan VCCI Class B compliance statement 168 User GuideJapan recycling statements Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statementsEU WEEE statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitorDisposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Battery recycling information for TaiwanRecycling information for Brazil Disposing of a Lenovo computer componentsBattery recycling information for the United States and Canada Battery recycling information for the European UnionAppendix B. WEEE and recycling statements 172 User Guide Appendix C. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N