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Lenovo E420, E520, 114155U manual User Guide

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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 Prevent your computer from getting wet Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Protect the cables from being damaged Handle your computer gently Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it 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 Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Using headphones or earphonesAdditional safety information 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 Volume control buttons Power switchSystem-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo 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 Hdmi port USB connectorsESATA/USB combo connector Combo audio jack Memory-upgrade slot BatteryPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN Bottom view Rear view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAXEthernet connector Hard disk drive Status indicators Fan louvers rear System-status indicators Locating important product information Power-status indicatorsOn-screen indicators 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 Fingerprint Software Lenovo Solutions CenterActive Protection System Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Product Recovery Password ManagerPower Manager 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? ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Volume and mute keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Click Start Control Panel Camera mute F5 Wireless radio control key F9Microphone mute F4 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 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 pad Using the ac power adapter Power managementChecking battery status Connecting the ac power adapter Managing your battery power Charging the batteryMaximizing battery life Tips on using the ac power adapter Select Power off display Power-saving modesIntroducing the power-saving modes Enabling the wakeup function Click the Global Power Settings tab Handling the batteryClick Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Click Properties Using your computer Wireless connections Connecting to the networkEthernet connections Tips for using the wireless LAN feature Making wireless LAN connectionsUsing wireless WAN connections Wireless networking setup Using Bluetooth Bluetooth Configuration Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP Access Connections Gauge Windows Using WiMAXChecking wireless connection status Click Start Run Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Changing display settings Using a projector or external displayEnabling or disabling the wireless feature Attaching an external monitor Connecting a projector or external displayConnecting 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 Configuring for sound recording Using an integrated cameraUsing optical drive 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 Power-on password Passwords and sleep standby modeTyping passwords Setting a power-on password Setting a hard disk password Hard disk passwordsChanging or removing the power-on 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 Enrolling your fingerprint Using a fingerprint readerDisk Encryption hard disk drive 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 a recovery operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup 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 Before you begin Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system 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 Select Dont search, I will choose the driver to install Installing drivers and softwareSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click the Color Management tab ThinkPad Setup Config menu Date and time menu Supervisor PasswordSecurity menu Startup menu Changing the startup sequence Restart menu ThinkPad Setup itemsBoot submenu 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 Carry your computer properly Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer 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 Using the Lenovo Solution Center program Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems 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 Ethernet problems Beep errorsMemory problems Networking Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Wireless LAN problemSolution Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Click Hardware and Sound Sound Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Keyboard and other pointing devices UltraNav problemsKeyboard problems Click Keyboard Computer screen problems Display and multimedia devices External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Properties Click Advanced Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Audio problemsClick Start Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance 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 Before you contact Lenovo Download system updatesGetting support Register your computer Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo support Web site Calling Lenovo Purchasing additional servicesTelephone numbers User Guide Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Type 1 Antenna location Locating wireless regulatory notices Type 2 Antenna location Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statement User Guide Japan recycling statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsEU Weee 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