Contents

Read this first	v
Important safety information	vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .	vii
Safety guidelines	vii

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators	1
Front view	1
Right-side view	3
Left-side view	5
Bottom view	6
Rear view	7
Status indicators	7
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . .	10
Certificate of Authenticity label	10
Features	11
Specifications	12
Operating environment	13
ThinkVantage programs	13
Accessing ThinkVantage programs on the
Windows 7 operating system	13
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs . . .	15

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Special keys	21
Using the UltraNav pointing device	23
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .	23
Using the touch pad	25
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and
using an external mouse	26
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows
notification area	26
Power management	26
Checking the battery status	26
Using the ac power adapter	27
Charging the battery	27
Maximizing the battery life	27
Managing the battery power	28
Power-saving modes	28
Connecting to the network	29
Ethernet connections	29
Wireless connections	30

Attaching an external monitor	33
Changing display settings	35
Using the Extend desktop function	35
Setting up a presentation	36
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature . . .	36
Using audio features	36
Using the integrated camera	37
Using the ThinkLight light feature	37
Using the optical drive	38
Using a media card	38
Inserting a media card	38
Removing a media card	38

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 41

Accessibility and comfort	41
Ergonomic information	41
Comfort	42
Accessibility information	42
Traveling with your computer	43
Travel tips	43
Travel accessories	44

Chapter 4. Security	45
Attaching a mechanical lock	45
Using passwords	45
Passwords and sleep mode	45
Typing passwords	45
Power-on password	46
Hard disk passwords	46
Supervisor password	48
Hard disk security	50
Setting the security chip	51
Using the fingerprint reader	52
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid state drive	54
Using firewalls	55
Protecting data against viruses	55

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	57
Creating and using a recovery media	57
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .	58
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace . . .	59
Creating and using a rescue medium	60
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers	61
Solving recovery problems	62

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