User Guide
Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Contents
Enhancing your Computer
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Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Read this first
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Protect the cables from being damaged
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Important safety information
Handle your computer gently
Carry your computer carefully
Service and upgrades
Safety guidelines
Conditions that require immediate action
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Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Power supply statement
Plugs and outlets
Built-in rechargeable battery notice
General battery notice
External devices
Heat and product ventilation
Lithium coin-cell battery notice
Using headphones or earphones
Electrical current safety information
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
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Additional safety information
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Product overview
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Front view
Camera
Power button
Microphones
Fan louvers
Right-side view
System-status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo
NFC logo on some models
Screen multi-touch screen on some models
USB 3.0 connector
Combo audio connector
Hdmi connector
Ethernet connector
Always-on USB connector USB 3.0 connector
Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connector
Left-side view
Security-lock slot
Emergency-reset hole
Wireless WAN card slot or M.2 solid-state drive slot
Bottom view
Media card reader slot
Rear view
Status indicators
Speaker mute indicator
Fn Lock indicator
Microphone mute indicator
Camera-status indicator
Machine type and model label
Locating important product information
FCC ID and IC Certification information
Genuine Microsoft label
Certificate of Authenticity label
Processor
Features
Memory
Storage device
Specifications
Battery status
Battery pack
Operating environment
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Program Icon name
Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
Lenovo programs overview
Power Manager Windows
Password Manager Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows
Recovery Media Windows
Rescue and Recovery Windows
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Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Registering your computer
Need to attach or replace a device?
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
Common touch gestures and mouse actions
Using the multi-touch screen
Tasks Touch gestures touch models only Mouse actions
Settings, Search, Share, Devices
Windows
Tips on cleaning the multi-touch screen
Tips on using the multi-touch screen
Special keys
Open Computer Numeric keypad
Additional shortcut keys
Windows key
Function keys
Using the ThinkPad pointing device
Using the ThinkPad trackpad
Using the TrackPoint pointing stick
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
Click Hardware and Sound Mouse ThinkPad
Checking the battery status
Power management
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Charging the battery
Using the ac power adapter
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Managing the battery power
Maximizing the battery life
Power-saving modes
Screen blank mode for Windows 7 only
Wireless connections
Connecting to the network
Ethernet connections
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Using the wireless LAN connection
For Windows
For Windows 8 and Windows
Checking the wireless-LAN connection status
Using the wireless WAN connection
Access Connections gauge
Access Connections status icon
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Using the Bluetooth connection
Checking the wireless-WAN connection status
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Using the NFC connection
Select Security I/O Port Access
For Windows 8 and Window
Connecting a projector or an external monitor
Changing display settings
Using an external monitor
Presentations and multimedia
Click Advanced Settings
Using the Extend desktop function
Changing the color settings
Considerations for connecting an external monitor
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Setting up a presentation
Click Multiple Display
Enabling the Extend desktop function
Using audio features
Using the AMD Switchable Graphics feature
Configuring for sound recording
Using a flash media card
Using the camera
Configuring camera settings
Installing a flash media card
Removing a flash media card
Click Hardware and Sound
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You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
Comfort
Accessibility information
Travel tips
Traveling with your computer
Assistive technologies
Screen-reader technologies
Travel accessories
Typing passwords
Using passwords
Security
Attaching a mechanical lock
Supervisor password
Power-on password
Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
User hard disk password
Hard disk passwords
Master hard disk password
Setting a hard disk password
Tips on using the hard disk passwords
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Hard disk security
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Tips on using the security chip
Enrolling your fingerprints
Using the fingerprint reader
Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader
Maintaining the fingerprint reader
Protecting data against viruses
Using firewalls
Security
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Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
Recovery overview
Creating and using a recovery media
Creating recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a recovery operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Refreshing your computer
Solving recovery problems
Using the advanced startup options
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Creating and using recovery media
Using recovery media
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Installing or replacing the SIM card
Disabling the built-in battery
Select Disable Built-in Battery
Replacing devices
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Replacing the base cover assembly
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Replacing devices
Replacing a memory module
Replacing devices
Replacing a wireless LAN card
Replacing devices
Replacing a wireless WAN card
Replacing devices
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Finding ThinkPad options
Enhancing your computer
ThinkPad OneLink Dock
Front view
Rear view
ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock
Enhancing your computer
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Installing a new operating system
Advanced configuration
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Country or region Code
Using the ThinkPad Setup program
Installing device drivers
Main menu
Config menu
For Legacy Only boot
Enabled
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network
AC Only
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments
Disabled
Auto
Keyboard/Mouse
Beep and Alarm
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Power
Date and Time menu
Enabled At unattended boot, a password
Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password
Security menu
Bios ROM Strings Reporting
Disabled, the Security Chip option
Smbios Reporting Smbios
Inactive
Disabled If OS
Uefi Bios Update Option
Optimized is Enabled Memory Protection
Port Access
Anti-Theft
Secure Boot
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Network Boot
Menu item Selection Comments Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both If OS Optimized is
Following UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Using system management
Updating the Uefi Bios
Preboot eXecution Environment
Restart menu
Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature
Setting management features
Defining a Network Boot sequence
Wake on LAN
Checking the requirements for flash updates
General tips for preventing problems
Preventing problems
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Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Taking care of your computer
Be careful about where and how you work
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Taking care in setting passwords
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Taking care of the fingerprint reader
Cleaning your computer display
Cleaning your computer keyboard
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Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting computer problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Memory module problems
Beep errors
Problem Solution
Ethernet problems
Networking problems
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Keyboard problems
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Computer screen problems
Click Keyboard
External monitor problems
Set Resolution
Click Advanced Settings
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Audio problems
Battery and power problems
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery problems
Power problems
An ac power adapter problem
Boot problems
Power button problem
Sleep and hibernation problems
Hard disk drive problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Problems with ports and connectors
Software problem
Solid-state drive problem
USB problem
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Getting support
Getting help and service
Before you contact Lenovo
Lenovo Support Web site
Using diagnostic programs
Calling Lenovo
Telephone numbers
Purchasing additional services
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Wireless interoperability
Wireless related information
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Type 1 Antenna location
Export classification notice
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Type 2 Antenna location
German Class B compliance statement
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Appendix A. Regulatory information
Eurasian compliance mark Brazil regulatory notice
Important Weee information
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Japan recycling statements
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Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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China RoHS Turkish RoHS
European Union RoHS
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Ukraine RoHS India RoHS
Appendix D. Energy Star model information
Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
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Click OK
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Appendix E. Notices
Trademarks