Product Overview | Lenovo E425, E525 guide

Chapter 1. Product Overview

This chapter provides information about the locations of connectors, locating important product information, computer features, specifications, operating environment, and preinstalled software programs.

This chapter contains the following topics:

•“Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators” on page 1

•“Locating important product information” on page 13

•“Features” on page 15

•“Specifications” on page 18

•“Operating environment” on page 18

•“ThinkVantage Technologies and software” on page 19

Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators

This section introduces the computer hardware features to give you the basic information you will need to start using the computer.

This section contains the following topics:

•“Front view” on page 2

•“Right-side view” on page 6

•“Left-side view” on page 7

•“Rear view” on page 10

•“Bottom view” on page 9

•“Status indicators” on page 11

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Lenovo E425, E525 manual Product Overview, Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators

Contents

User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Recovery overview Appendix C. Notices Iv User Guide Protect the cables from being damaged Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Prevent your computer from getting wet Carry your computer carefully Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Handle your computer gently 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 Built-in microphone Power switchSystem status indicators illuminated ThinkPad logo Bluetooth antenna ThinkPad Edge E525 front view Volume control buttons Numeric keypad Right-side view Always On USB connector Security keyhole Power jackLeft-side view Optical drive Fan louvers left Monitor connectorUSB connectors ESATA/USB combo connector Memory-upgrade slot BatteryBottom view Hard disk drive PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LANEthernet connector Rear view Fan louvers rear Status indicators System status indicators Machine type and model label Power status indicatorIndicators on the screen Locating important product information 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 Fingerprint Software Access ConnectionsLenovo Solutions Center Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Password ManagerPower Manager Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ThinkVantage GPS Product RecoveryRescue and Recovery System Update 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? Click Start Control Panel Volume and mute keysSpeaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys Display brightness down F7 Launching the camera and audio settings F5Wireless radio control key F9 Microphone mute F4 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 Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mousePower management Adding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Connecting the ac power adapter Checking battery statusUsing the ac power adapter Charging the battery Managing your battery power Maximizing battery lifePower-saving modes Click the Global Power Settings tab Handling the batteryEnabling the wakeup function User Guide Ethernet connections Connecting to the networkWireless connections Making wireless LAN connections Checking wireless connection status Using Bluetooth Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Attaching an external monitor Using a projector or an external displayChanging display settings Connecting a projector or an external display Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using dual displaysSetting the monitor types Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Enabling the Extend desktop function Using audio featuresUsing the Extend desktop function Considerations for using the Extend desktop function Configuring for sound recording Using an integrated cameraConfiguring camera settings MultiBurner drive Using the optical driveUsing a flash media Card Inserting a flash media card 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 Assistive technologies Accessibility informationTraveling with your computer Travel tips Travel accessories Attaching a mechanical lock Using passwordsPasswords and sleep mode Security Select Power-on Password Typing passwordsPower-on password Setting a 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 Enrolling your fingerprint Using a fingerprint readerHard disk security Disk Encryption hard disk drive 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 Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation 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 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 Country or region Code Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system Before you begin Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing Windows 7 operating systemSelect UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing Registry Patch for Windows ThinkPad Setup Installing device driversInstalling the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing drivers and software Config menu Security menu Date/Time menu Changing the startup sequence Startup menu Other items on the Startup menu ThinkPad Setup itemsBoot submenu Restart 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 Taking care of your computer Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateMaking sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Carry your computer properly Be gentle with your computerHandle storage media and drives properly Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning the cover of your computerTake care in setting passwords Care for the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems Using the Lenovo Solution Center 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 module problems Networking problems Bluetooth problems Wireless LAN problemSolution Computer screen problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesUltraNav problems Keyboard 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 Problem An application does not run correctly Software problemsProblems with ports and connectors USB problems Recording information Downloading system updatesGetting support Before you contact Lenovo Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Finding ThinkPad options Calling LenovoTelephone numbers Purchasing additional services Usage environment and your health Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Appendix A. Regulatory information Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Locating wireless regulatory noticesExport classification notice Electronic emission notices Korea Class B compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide 143 Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsEU Weee statements China Weee statement Japan recycling statements 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