Status indicators, Fan louvers rear | Lenovo E425, E525 guide

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

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Fan louvers (rear)

The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the CPU. 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.

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Lenovo E425, E525 manual Status indicators, Fan louvers rear

Contents

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 Conditions that require immediate action Safety guidelinesService and upgrades Viii User Guide Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters External devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Rechargeable battery notice General battery notices Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Laser compliance statement Electrical current safety information Liquid crystal display LCD notice Using headphones or earphonesAdditional safety information Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Product Overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Integrated camera Front viewThinkPad Edge E425 front view 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 Bottom view BatteryMemory-upgrade slot 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 Certificate of Authenticity label FeaturesThinkPad Edge E425 features 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 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? 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 Open Computer Using the UltraNav pointing deviceUsing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Customizing the touch pad Using the touch padUsing the multi-touch 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 Power-saving modes Maximizing battery lifeManaging your battery power Enabling the wakeup function Handling the batteryClick the Global Power Settings tab 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 camera settings Using an integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording 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 Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer 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 Select Hard Disk 1 Password Hard disk passwordsSetting a hard disk 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 Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a recovery operation Performing a backup 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 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 107 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems 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 Handle storage media and drives properly Be gentle with your computerCarry your computer 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 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 Memory module problems Beep errorsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Solution Wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems 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 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 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 Lenovo Support Web site Getting help and serviceUsing diagnostic programs Telephone numbers Calling LenovoFinding ThinkPad options 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