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Lenovo 114155U, E520, E420 manual Status indicators, Fan louvers rear

Models: 114155U E420 E520

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For details, refer to the instructions in “Access Connections” on page 21.

Fan louvers (rear)

The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor. Note: To avoid impeding airflow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan.

Status indicators

The status indicators show the current status of your computer.

Chapter 1. Product Overview 11

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Lenovo 114155U, E520, E420 manual Status indicators, Fan louvers rear

Contents

User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520“Important safety information” on page Appendix C “Notices” on page Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory NoticeChapter 2. Using your computer ContentsRead this first Chapter 1. Product OverviewChapter 5. Recovery overview Appendix C. Notices Appendix A. Regulatory informationAppendix B. WEEE and recycling statements iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Prevent your computer from getting wetProtect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefullyConditions that require immediate action Safety guidelinesService and upgrades viii User Guide DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayDANGER Power cords and power adaptersExtension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices DANGERBatteries Rechargeable battery noticeReplace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fireDANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Lithium coin cell battery noticeDispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100C 212FAirflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 F Heat and product ventilationDANGER Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged inLaser compliance statement Electrical current safety informationDANGER To avoid a shock hazardAdditional safety information Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice DANGER Do not connect phone line while using tablet modeNotice for users in the U.S.A Chapter 1. Product Overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsThinkPad Edge E420 front view Front view1 UltraConnect wireless antennas left 4 UltraConnect wireless antennas rightSystem-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Power switchBluetooth antenna Volume control buttons4 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 front viewIntegrated high sensitivity webcam System-status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Power switchBluetooth antenna Built-in microphoneVolume control buttons Right-side viewAlways On USB connector Always On USB connectorPower jack Left-side viewMonitor connector Optical driveeSATA/USB combo connector USB connectorsHDMI port Combo audio jackBattery Bottom viewPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN Memory-upgrade slotPCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX Rear viewEthernet connector Hard disk driveFan louvers rear Status indicators12 User Guide System-status indicatorsOn-screen indicators Power-status indicatorsLocating important product information Machine type and model label14 User Guide FCC ID and IC Certification number labelCertificate of Authenticity label Features ThinkPad Edge E420 featuresMemory ThinkPad Edge E520 features 18 User Guide Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specificationsThinkPad Edge E520 specifications ThinkVantage technologies and software Operating environmentAccessing applications in Windows Access Connections Active Protection System Lenovo Solutions CenterFingerprint Software Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsPower Manager Password ManagerProduct Recovery Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxSystem Update Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage GPS For Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage System UpdateFrequently asked questions Chapter 2. Using your computerRegistering your computer On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?Getting connected in different locations is a challenge? Special keys and buttonsNeed to give presentations or attach an external monitor often? Need to attach or replace a device?Volume and mute keys ThinkPad Edge E420 special keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 1. Click Start Control PanelWireless radio control key F9 Display management keys Switching a display output location F6Microphone mute F4 Camera mute F5Volume and mute keys ThinkPad Edge E520 special keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Windows keyWireless radio control key F9 Display management keys Switching a display output location F6Camera mute F5 Display brightness down F7Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceChanging the UltraNav settings Numeric keypadChanging the cap Customizing the TrackPointCustomizing the touch pad Using the touch padUsing the multi-touch touch pad Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch padChecking battery status Power managementUsing the ac power adapter Connecting the ac power adapterMaximizing battery life Charging the batteryManaging your battery power Tips on using the ac power adapterFor Windows XP Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Power Manager Power-saving modesIntroducing the power-saving modes 2. Select Power off display1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Handling the batteryEnabling the battery alarm 2. Click the Global Power Settings tabKeep the battery pack away from fire Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by LenovoDANGER Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rainWireless connections Connecting to the networkEthernet connections Wireless LANUsing wireless WAN connections Making wireless LAN connectionsTips for using the wireless LAN feature Wireless networking setup2. Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Using BluetoothUsing Bluetooth for the first time on your computer Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings 4. Click Bluetooth DevicesUsing ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software Bluetooth Configuration2. Click Start Control Panel 3. Click Add or Remove Programs Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XPc. Select Search for the best driver in those locations 44 User GuideChecking wireless connection status Using WiMAX2. Click Performance and Maintenance then click System Access Connections Gauge Windows46 User Guide Access Connections icon and wireless status iconChanging display settings Using a projector or external displayEnabling or disabling the wireless feature 2. Click Power On Wireless RadioAttaching an external monitor Connecting a projector or external displayConnecting an external monitor 3. Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts5. Set Resolution 6. Click Advanced Settings Setting the monitor types11. Click Update Driver 13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check boxUsing the Extend desktop function Using dual displaysEnabling the Extend desktop function Considerations for using the Extend desktop functionUsing audio features Using optical drive Using an integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording MultiBurner drive2. Click Hardware and Sound Using a flash media CardInserting a flash media card Right-click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media cardErgonomic information Accessibility and comfortChapter 3. You and your computer Questions about vision? Adjusting your computer to fit youWhat if you are traveling? Traveling with your computer Accessibility informationTravel tips 2. Click Ease of Access 3. Click Ease of Access CenterTravel tips on airplanes Travel accessoriesAttaching a mechanical lock Using passwordsChapter 4. Security Typing passwords Passwords and sleep standby modePower-on password Setting a power-on passwordChanging or removing the power-on password Hard disk passwordsSetting a hard disk password 7. Select Hard Disk 1 PasswordChanging or removing a hard disk password Setting a supervisor password Supervisor passwordChanging or removing the supervisor password Hard disk security7. Select Supervisor Password Disk Encryption hard disk drive Using a fingerprint readerEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader66 User Guide Care for the fingerprint readerProtecting data against viruses Using and understanding firewallsNotice on deleting data from your hard disk drive 68 User Guide Creating and using recovery media Chapter 5. Recovery overviewUsing recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a recovery operation 4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system72 User Guide Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Solving recovery problems 76 User Guide Static electricity prevention Replacing the batteryChapter 6. Replacing devices Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Prerequisites for the procedure DANGERKeep the battery pack away from fire Replacing the battery installed in the battery space of your computerReplacement instructions Replacing the hard disk drivePrerequisites for the procedure 1 , and then remove the cover 4. Loosen the screws5. Remove the screws 80 User Guide6. Remove the hard disk drive by lifting its upper side 82 User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420Chapter 6. Replacing devices To install a repaired drive or a new one, do as follows5. Loosen the screw 6. Pull out the drive 84 User Guide 2. Reinstall the screw4. Put the battery in place ThinkPad Edge E520 86 User Guide Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WANPrerequisites for the procedure DANGER DANGER Replacement instructions1 . The card pops up 6. Remove the screw2 . Remove the card 88 User Guide9. Attach the cover 1 . Pivot the1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws Chapter 6. Replacing devicesDANGER Prerequisites for the procedure DANGERReplacing a PCI Express Mini Card 90 User Guide1 . The card pops up 6. Remove the screw2 . Remove the card Chapter 6. Replacing devices9. Attach the cover 1 . Pivot the1 , pivot it downwards, and then tighten the screws 92 User GuideReplacing memory Replacing memoryPrerequisites for the procedure 8. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into place ThinkPad Edge E420 Replacing the keyboardPrerequisites for the procedure DANGER DANGER5. Remove the screws 1 and 4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the coverin the drawing to unlatch the front side of the 96 User GuideInstalling the keyboard by flipping the connectorsTo install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables 7. Remove the cables been removed98 User Guide 4. Reinstall the screws3. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrows Removing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E520100 User Guide 5. Remove the screws 1 andin the drawing to unlatch the front side of the Installing the keyboard by flipping the connectorsTo install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the cables 7. Remove the cables been removed102 User Guide 3. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrowsReplacing the SIM card 104 User Guide Replacement instructionsFinding ThinkPad options Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer106 User Guide Installing a new operating system Chapter 8. Advanced configurationBefore you begin Country or region CodeInstalling the Windows 7 Update Module Package Installing Windows3. Select UEFI/Legacy Boot 5. Select Enable for OS Detection for Switchable Graphics Installing Windows XP4. Select Integrated Graphics for Graphics Device 5. Select Serial ATA SATA14. Select Serial ATA SATA 3. Select Serial ATA SATA 4. Select CompatibilityInstalling the driver for 4-in-1 media card reader Installing device driversInstalling ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 3. Click Change display settings 4. Click Advanced SettingsInstalling drivers and software Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/79. Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced 11. Select Dont search, I will choose the driver to installConfig menu ThinkPad SetupSupervisor Password Date and time menuSecurity menu Lock UEFI Settings Set Minimum Length Password at unattended boot Startup menuPassword at restart Power-On Password Hard Disk x Password Changing the startup sequenceRestart menu ThinkPad Setup itemsBoot submenu Other items in the Startup menuConfig menu items Disabled means that the function is not configuredDefault values are in boldface 118 User Guide Table 4. Config menu items continuedadjusts power management Menu item Table 5. Security menu items Security menu itemsMenu item Table 6. Startup menu items Startup menu itemsUpdating your system UEFI BIOS 124 User Guide General tips for preventing problems Chapter 9. Preventing problemsGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateMaking sure device drivers are current Be careful about where and how you work DANGER Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computerCleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard130 User Guide Diagnosing problems Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problemsUsing the Lenovo Solution Center program Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox programUsing the Lenovo Support Web site TroubleshootingComputer stops responding If you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard Message 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Message 0250 System battery error 136 User Guide Errors without messages Memory problems Beep errorsEthernet problems Networking2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System A wireless LAN problemSolution 2. Click Hardware and SoundBluetooth problems A wireless WAN problem4. Click Bluetooth Devices 6. Click Learn more about Bluetooth SettingsProblem You cannot connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device 3. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 4. Select PIM Synchronization, and click Configure2. Click Start Control Panel 142 User GuideKeyboard problems UltraNav problemsKeyboard and other pointing devices 2. Click Hardware and SoundDisplay and multimedia devices Computer screen problems2. Click Advanced Settings 4. Click Advanced3. Click Advanced Settings External monitor problems10. Click Update Driver 5. Click Advanced Settings15. Set Resolution 3. Click Advanced6. Click Advanced 5. Click Advanced Settings9. Click Properties 15. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box148 User Guide 6. Click Advanced5. Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Performance and Maintenance Audio problems1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers150 User Guide 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound3. Click Properties Battery problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery and power Power problems AC power adapter problemsSleep standby and hibernation problems A power button problemStartup problems Drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsOptical drive problems 3. Click Properties 5. Clear the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive1. Click Start My Computer Ports and connectors Software problemsUniversal Serial Bus problems 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System158 User Guide Chapter 11. Getting support Download system updatesBefore you contact Lenovo Register your computerUsing diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo support Web site Product & Service WarrantyTelephone numbers Purchasing additional servicesCalling Lenovo 162 User Guide Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Usage environment and your healthType 1 Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasType 2 Antenna location Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Export classification noticeFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementKorea Class B compliance statement German Class B compliance statementDeutschsprachiger EU Hinweis DeutschlandJapan VCCI Class B compliance statement Lenovo product service information for TaiwanAdditional regulatory information 168 User GuideEU WEEE statements Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitorRecycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDisposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Disposing of a Lenovo computer componentsAppendix B. WEEE and recycling statements Battery recycling information for the United States and CanadaBattery recycling information for the European Union 172 User Guide Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix C. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N