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