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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 Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Important safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Conditions that require immediate action Safety guidelinesService and upgrades Viii User Guide Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices External devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets General battery notices Rechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Liquid crystal display LCD notice Using headphones or earphonesAdditional safety information Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product Overview Integrated camera Front viewThinkPad Edge E425 front view Power switch System status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logoBluetooth antenna Built-in microphone Volume control buttons ThinkPad Edge E525 front view Numeric keypad Always On USB connector Right-side view Power jack Left-side viewOptical drive Security keyhole Monitor connector USB connectorsESATA/USB combo connector Fan louvers left Bottom view BatteryMemory-upgrade slot PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN Ethernet connectorRear view Hard disk drive Status indicators Fan louvers rear System status indicators Power status indicator Indicators on the screenLocating important product information Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label FeaturesThinkPad Edge E425 features ThinkPad Edge E525 features Product Overview Specifications Operating environment Accessing applications ThinkVantage Technologies and software Application Icon name Access Connections Lenovo Solutions CenterActive Protection System Fingerprint Software Password Manager Power ManagerLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Product Recovery Rescue and RecoverySystem Update ThinkVantage GPS User Guide Registering your computer Using your computerFrequently asked questions Need to attach or replace a device? Special keys and buttonsIs getting connected in different locations a challenge? Volume and mute keys Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys Click Start Control Panel Launching the camera and audio settings F5 Wireless radio control key F9Microphone mute F4 Display brightness down F7 Thinkpad Edge E525 special keys Additional shortcut keys Open Computer Using the UltraNav pointing deviceUsing the TrackPoint pointing device Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Customizing the touch pad Using the touch padUsing the multi-touch touch pad Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse Power managementAdding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad Checking battery status Using the ac power adapterCharging the battery Connecting the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Maximizing battery lifeManaging your battery power Enabling the wakeup function Handling the batteryClick the Global Power Settings tab User Guide Connecting to the network Wireless connectionsMaking wireless LAN connections Ethernet connections Using Bluetooth Checking wireless connection status Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Using a projector or an external display Changing display settingsConnecting a projector or an external display Attaching an external monitor Using dual displays Setting the monitor typesSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using audio features Using the Extend desktop functionConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Enabling the Extend desktop function Configuring camera settings Using an integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording Using the optical drive Using a flash media CardInserting a flash media card MultiBurner drive Removing a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon User Guide Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Adjusting your computer to fit you What if you are traveling? Accessibility information Traveling with your computerTravel tips Assistive technologies Travel accessories Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeSecurity Attaching a mechanical lock Typing passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Hard disk passwordsSetting a hard disk password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Using a fingerprint reader Hard disk securityDisk Encryption hard disk drive 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 Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace 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 Static electricity prevention Replacing the batteryReplacing devices User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive Prerequisites for the procedureReplacement instructions 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 Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin Country or region Code Installing Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling Registry Patch for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing device drivers Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card readerInstalling drivers and software ThinkPad Setup Config menu Date/Time menu Security menu Startup menu Changing the startup sequence ThinkPad Setup items Boot submenuRestart menu 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 107 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Taking care of your computer Handle storage media and drives properly Be gentle with your computerCarry your computer properly Cleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsUsing the Lenovo Solution Center program Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program Computer stops responding TroubleshootingUsing the Lenovo Support Web site If you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Errors without messages Beep errors Memory module problemsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Solution Wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices UltraNav problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Audio problems Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Battery problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery and power problems Problem The battery pack cannot be charged AC power adapter problemsPower problems Sleep and hibernation problems Power button problemStartup problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Optical drive problems Problem The hard disk drive does not work Software problems Problems with ports and connectorsUSB problems Problem An application does not run correctly Downloading system updates Getting supportBefore you contact Lenovo Recording information Lenovo Support Web site Getting help and serviceUsing diagnostic programs Telephone numbers Calling LenovoFinding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Antenna location Locating wireless regulatory notices Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements EU Weee statementsChina Weee statement Japan recycling 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