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Lenovo E525, E425 manual User Guide

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User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Recovery overview 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 General battery notices Rechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Additional safety information Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product Overview ThinkPad Edge E425 front view Front viewIntegrated camera Bluetooth antenna Power switchSystem status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Built-in microphone Volume control buttons ThinkPad Edge E525 front view Numeric keypad Always On USB connector Right-side view Optical drive Power jackLeft-side view Security keyhole ESATA/USB combo connector Monitor connectorUSB connectors Fan louvers left Memory-upgrade slot BatteryBottom view Rear view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LANEthernet connector Hard disk drive Status indicators Fan louvers rear System status indicators Locating important product information Power status indicatorIndicators on the screen 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 Specifications Operating environment Accessing applications ThinkVantage Technologies and software Application Icon name Active Protection System Access ConnectionsLenovo Solutions Center Fingerprint Software Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Password ManagerPower Manager Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox System Update Product RecoveryRescue and Recovery 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? ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys Volume and mute keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Click Start Control Panel Microphone mute F4 Launching the camera and audio settings F5Wireless radio control key F9 Display brightness down F7 Thinkpad Edge E525 special keys Additional shortcut keys Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceOpen Computer Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Using the multi-touch touch pad Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Adding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mousePower management Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad Charging the battery Checking battery statusUsing the ac power adapter 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 Making wireless LAN connections Connecting to the networkWireless connections Ethernet connections Using Bluetooth Checking wireless connection status Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Connecting a projector or an external display Using a projector or an external displayChanging display settings Attaching an external monitor Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Using dual displaysSetting the monitor types Considerations for attaching an external monitor Considerations for using the Extend desktop function Using audio featuresUsing the Extend desktop function Enabling the Extend desktop function Configuring for sound recording Using an integrated cameraConfiguring camera settings Inserting a flash media card Using the optical driveUsing a flash media Card MultiBurner drive Removing a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Adjusting your computer to fit you What if you are traveling? Travel tips Accessibility informationTraveling with your computer Assistive technologies Travel accessories Security Using passwordsPasswords and sleep mode Attaching a mechanical lock Setting a power-on password Typing passwordsPower-on password Select Power-on Password Setting a hard disk password Hard disk passwordsSelect Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Disk Encryption hard disk drive Using a fingerprint readerHard disk security Enrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader User Guide Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Recovery overview Creating and using recovery media Using recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation 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 Replacing the keyboard Removing the keyboard Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E525 Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices User Guide Before you begin Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system Country or region Code Installing Registry Patch for Windows Installing Windows 7 operating systemSelect UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing drivers and software Installing device driversInstalling the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader ThinkPad Setup Config menu Date/Time menu Security menu Startup menu Changing the startup sequence Restart menu ThinkPad Setup itemsBoot submenu Other items on the Startup menu Config menu items Enabled Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Security menu items Ahci Virtualization Boot Mode Quick Startup menu items Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems107 Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateMaking sure device drivers are current Taking care of your computer Carry your computer properly Be gentle with your computerHandle storage media and drives properly Care for the fingerprint reader Cleaning the cover of your computerTake care in setting passwords Register 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 Networking problems Beep errorsMemory module problems Ethernet problems Bluetooth problems Wireless LAN problemSolution Keyboard problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesUltraNav problems Computer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Audio problems Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 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 Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Optical drive problems Problem The hard disk drive does not work USB problems Software problemsProblems with ports and connectors Problem An application does not run correctly Before you contact Lenovo Downloading system updatesGetting support Recording information Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Finding ThinkPad options Calling LenovoTelephone numbers Purchasing additional services Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Antenna location Electronic emission notices Locating wireless regulatory noticesExport classification notice Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide China Weee statement Japan recycling statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsEU Weee statements 143 Recycling information for Brazil Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Notices 147 Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N