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User Guide

ThinkPad Edge E425 and E525

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Lenovo E425, E525 manual User Guide

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User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Recovery overview Appendix C. Notices Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Viii User Guide Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices Rechargeable battery notice General battery notices Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Laser compliance statement Electrical current safety information Additional safety information Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Product Overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators ThinkPad Edge E425 front view Front viewIntegrated camera System status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Power switchBluetooth antenna Built-in microphone ThinkPad Edge E525 front view Volume control buttons Numeric keypad Right-side view Always On USB connector Left-side view Power jackOptical drive Security keyhole USB connectors Monitor connectorESATA/USB combo connector Fan louvers left Memory-upgrade slot BatteryBottom view Ethernet connector PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LANRear view Hard disk drive Fan louvers rear Status indicators System status indicators Indicators on the screen Power status indicatorLocating important product information Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label ThinkPad Edge E425 features FeaturesCertificate of Authenticity label ThinkPad Edge E525 features Product Overview Operating environment Specifications ThinkVantage Technologies and software Accessing applications Application Icon name Lenovo Solutions Center Access ConnectionsActive Protection System Fingerprint Software Power Manager Password ManagerLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Rescue and Recovery Product RecoverySystem Update ThinkVantage GPS User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Special keys and buttonsNeed to attach or replace a device? Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Volume and mute keysThinkPad Edge E425 special keys Click Start Control Panel Wireless radio control key F9 Launching the camera and audio settings F5Microphone mute F4 Display brightness down F7 Thinkpad Edge E525 special keys Additional shortcut keys Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceOpen Computer Changing the cap Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Using the multi-touch touch pad Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Power management Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouseAdding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad Using the ac power adapter Checking battery statusCharging the battery Connecting the ac power adapter Managing your battery power Maximizing battery lifePower-saving modes Click the Global Power Settings tab Handling the batteryEnabling the wakeup function User Guide Wireless connections Connecting to the networkMaking wireless LAN connections Ethernet connections Checking wireless connection status Using Bluetooth Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Changing display settings Using a projector or an external displayConnecting a projector or an external display Attaching an external monitor Setting the monitor types Using dual displaysSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Using audio featuresConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Enabling the Extend desktop function Configuring for sound recording Using an integrated cameraConfiguring camera settings Using a flash media Card Using the optical driveInserting a flash media card MultiBurner drive Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media card User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Adjusting your computer to fit you Traveling with your computer Accessibility informationTravel tips Assistive technologies Travel accessories Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsSecurity Attaching a mechanical lock Power-on password Typing passwordsSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Setting a hard disk password Hard disk passwordsSelect Hard Disk 1 Password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Hard disk security Using a fingerprint readerDisk Encryption hard disk drive Enrolling your fingerprint Maintaining the fingerprint reader Swiping your finger over the reader User Guide Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery overview Using recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup icon 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 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 E425 Replacing devices User Guide ThinkPad Edge E525 User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module User Guide Replacing devices Removing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E525 Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin Country or region Code Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing Windows 7 operating systemInstalling Registry Patch for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing device driversInstalling drivers and software ThinkPad Setup Config menu Security menu Date/Time menu Changing the startup sequence Startup menu Boot submenu ThinkPad Setup itemsRestart menu Other items on the Startup menu Enabled Config menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Ahci Security menu items Virtualization Startup menu items Boot Mode Quick Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems107 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 Carry your computer properly Be gentle with your computerHandle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer 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 Memory module problems Beep errorsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Bluetooth problems Wireless LAN problemSolution UltraNav problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesKeyboard problems Computer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Audio problems Battery and power problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems Power problems AC power adapter problemsProblem The battery pack cannot be charged Startup problems Power button problemSleep and hibernation problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Problem The hard disk drive does not work Optical drive problems Problems with ports and connectors Software problemsUSB problems Problem An application does not run correctly Getting support Downloading system updatesBefore you contact Lenovo Recording information Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Finding ThinkPad options Calling LenovoTelephone numbers Purchasing additional services Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your health Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Korea Class B compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide EU Weee statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsChina Weee statement Japan recycling statements 143 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Recycling information for Brazil Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide 147 Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N