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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 Safety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action Viii User Guide Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statement Plugs and outletsExternal devices General battery notices Rechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphones Additional safety informationLiquid crystal display LCD notice Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product Overview Front view ThinkPad Edge E425 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 Battery Memory-upgrade slotBottom 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 Features ThinkPad Edge E425 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 Using your computer Frequently asked questionsRegistering your computer Special keys and buttons Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?Need 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 UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceOpen Computer Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Using the touch pad Using the multi-touch 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 Maximizing battery life Managing your battery powerPower-saving modes Handling the battery Click the Global Power Settings tabEnabling 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 Using an integrated camera Configuring for sound recordingConfiguring 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 Accessibility and comfort You and your computerErgonomic 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 Hard disk passwords Setting a hard disk passwordSelect 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 Creating recovery media Using 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 Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems Replacing the battery Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention User Guide Prerequisites for the procedure Replacement instructionsReplacing 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 Preventing problems General tips for 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 Be gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyHandle 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 Troubleshooting Using the Lenovo Support Web siteComputer stops responding Error messages Spills on the keyboardIf you spill something on your computer User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Errors without messages Networking problems Beep errorsMemory module problems Ethernet problems Wireless LAN problem Bluetooth problemsSolution 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 Fingerprint reader problems Battery and power problemsBattery problems AC power adapter problems Power problemsProblem The battery pack cannot be charged Power button problem Startup problemsSleep 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 Getting help and service Using diagnostic programsLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad optionsTelephone 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