Locating important product information | Lenovo L330 guide

The meaning of the indicator is as follows:

•Green: The ac power adapter is connected.

•Off: The ac power adapter is not connected.

Indicators on the screen

Caps Lock indicator

Press the Caps Lock key to enable the Caps Lock mode to type all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase directly.

Wireless status indicator

Press F9 to enable or disable the wireless features. You can quickly change the power state of each feature in the list. For information on the wireless features, refer to “Wireless connections” on page 29.

Locating important product information

This section provides information to help you locate your machine type and model label, FCC ID and IC Certification label, and the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label.

Machine type and model label

The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service.

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Lenovo L330 manual Locating important product information, Machine type and model label, Indicators on the screen

Contents

User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Second Edition January Copyright Lenovo 2012 Contents Advanced configuration Iii 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 Safety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Power supply statement Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets General battery notice Rechargeable battery noticeExternal devices Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Using headphones or earphones Additional safety informationLiquid crystal display LCD notice Remove all cables from devices Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Product overviewFront view System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo Power buttonBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera Always On USB connector Right-side viewCombo audio jack Video graphics array VGA connector Ac power connectorLeft-side view Hdmi port Ethernet connector USB 3.0 connectorsBottom view Fan louvers left Status indicators System status indicators Power status indicator Indicators on the screen Caps Lock indicatorWireless status indicator Locating important product information FCC ID and IC Certification number label Features Certificate of Authenticity label Specifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Operating environmentLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Program Icon nameProgram Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system Access ConnectionsAn introduction to Lenovo programs Client Security Solution Lenovo SettingsLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Password Manager Power ManagerRecovery Media OneKey Recovery Pro Using your computer Frequently asked questionsRegistering your computer Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device? Select Config Keyboard/Mouse Change to F1-F12 keys Volume and mute keysSpecial keys and buttons Click the ThinkPad F1-F12 keys tab Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3 Switching the display output location F6Wireless radio control key F9 Microphone mute F4 Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceMultimedia controls Windows key Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Using the touch pad Using the multi-touch touch padCustomizing the touch pad Power management Checking the battery statusAdding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad Using the ac power adapter Charging the batteryConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Maximizing the battery life Managing the battery powerPower-saving modes Handling the battery Wireless offClick Administrative Tools Click the Global Power Settings tab User Guide Connecting to the network Wireless connectionsWireless LAN Ethernet connections Establishing a wireless connection Tips for using the wireless LAN featureWireless WAN Tips for using the wireless WAN feature Using Bluetooth Wireless network setupSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Checking the wireless network connection status Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections status icon Using a projector or an external display Changing display settingsEnabling or disabling the wireless features Access Connections wireless status icon Connecting a projector or an external monitor Attaching an external monitor Using dual displays Using the Extend desktop functionConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Using audio featuresSwitching the Graphics Processing Unit Select Extend these displays in Multiple Displays Using the integrated camera Configuring for sound recordingConfiguring camera settings Using a flash media card Inserting a flash media cardRemoving a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Using your computer User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerErgonomic information Accessibility information Comfort Travel accessories Traveling with your computerTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeTyping passwords Security Power-on password Hard disk passwordsSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Setting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Hard disk security Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Recovery overview Recovery overview for Windows 7 modelsCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers Solving recovery problemsReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Refreshing your computer Recovery overview User Guide Replacing the battery Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Replacing devices User Guide Before you start, print these instructions User Guide Replacing devices Before you start, print these instructions Replacing devices User Guide Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module User Guide Replacing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin Installing the Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing the Windows 8 operating system Installing device driversInstalling the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Click Properties ThinkPad Setup Main menu Config menu Disabled DefaultMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Keyboard/Mouse Switchable Graphics PowerBattery Optimized Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Display Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and Alarm Select Compatibility modeDate/Time menu Security menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password Password at unattended Password at restart Uefi Bios Update OptionMemory Protection Port Access Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Virtualization Permanently Disabled Secure BootUser Mode Standard Mode Boot submenu Startup menuChanging the startup sequence Other items on the Startup menu Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems101 Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentTaking care of your computer Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Be careful about where and how you work Be gentle with your computerCarry your computer properly Handle storage media and drives properly Cleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display Preventing problems User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Error messages Spills on the keyboardIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Beep errors Memory module problemsProblem Solution Networking problems Ethernet problemsSolution Wireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices UltraNav pointing device problemsKeyboard problems Click Keyboard Problems with the display and multimedia devices Computer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Audio problems Click Hardware and SoundDouble-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery and power problems Battery problems An ac power adapter problem Power problems Power button problem Boot problemsSleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Software problem Problems with ports and connectorsSolid-state drive problem USB problem User Guide Getting support Before you contact Lenovo Getting help and service Using diagnostic programsLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Purchasing additional services Finding ThinkPad optionsTelephone numbers User Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information 131 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Usage environment and your healthType 1 Antenna location Locating wireless regulatory notices Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements Important Weee informationRecycling information for Japan 137 Battery recycling information for the European Union Recycling information for BrazilDisposing of Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power Appendix C. Energy Star model informationClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 141 Click OK Appendix D. Notices 143 Trademarks European Union RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS145 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS