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Lenovo T430I, 2347G5U, 23427YU manual User Guide

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User Guide Third Edition November Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeExternal devices Heat and product ventilation Lithium coin cell battery notice Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xiii Additional safety information Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view Power button Status indicatorsBuilt-in stereo speaker right Built-in stereo speaker left Fingerprint reader Fn key Volume control buttonsBlack button Built-in microphone left Built-in microphone right Right-side view Left-side view Monitor connectorSmart card slot Fan louvers left Bottom view Always On USB connector Memory-upgrade slotRear view Hard disk drive or solid state drive Ethernet connector Status indicatorsPower jack Fan louvers rear Power status indicators System-status indicators Battery status indicator Sleep status indicatorLocating important product information Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Product overview Operating environment Specifications Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemProgram Icon name Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Access Connections Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemClient Security Solution An introduction to Lenovo programs Lenovo Settings GPS EnablerLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Rescue and Recovery Recovery MediaSystem Update SimpleTap User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegister your computer Function key combinations Special keys and buttonsGetting connected in different locations is a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device? Switching a display output location Fn+F7 Power conservation Fn+F4Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5 Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6 Multimedia controls Adjusting the brightness level of the computer displayOther functions Setting the volume Volume and mute buttons Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceWindows key Replacing the cap Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Checking the battery status Power managementUsing the ac power adapter Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray Maximizing battery life Charging the batteryConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Managing your battery powerWireless off Sleep Click the Global Power Settings tab Handling the batteryEnabling the wakeup function Using your computer Wireless connections Connecting to the networkWireless LAN Tips for using the wireless LAN feature Wireless WAN Establishing wireless connectionsTips for using the wireless WAN feature Bluetooth Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Using BluetoothSelect Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections gauge Checking the wireless network connection statusAccess Connections status icon Access Connections wireless status icon Changing display settings Using a projector or an external displayConnecting a projector or an external monitor Enabling or disabling the wireless features Setting the monitor type Connecting an external monitorSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Attaching an external monitor Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using the DVI monitor Using the Mini DisplayPort connector Setting up a presentationSelect Multiple Displays Considerations for using the Extend desktop function Using the Extend desktop functionProjecting video Playing sound Using audio features Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics featureUsing the integrated camera Configuring for sound recording Using the optical drive Using the ThinkLight light featureConfiguring camera settings DVD-ROM Drive Click Hardware and Sound User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Adjusting your computer to fit you Traveling with your computer Accessibility informationTravel tips Assistive technologies Travel tips on airplanes Travel accessories Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on password Changing or removing a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Hard disk security Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Setting the security chip Setting the security chip Indicator Description Using the fingerprint readerEnrolling your fingerprint LED behavior of the fingerprint reader Logging on to the system Care for the fingerprint reader Setting the fingerprint reader Security Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls Recovery overview for Windows 7 models Recovery overviewCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Solving recovery problemsChange PC settings General Refreshing your computer Recovery overview User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention User Guide Using the extended life battery User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices Replacing the memory module Replacing devices Replacing memory in the slot under the keyboard Replacing devices Replacing the wireless LAN/WiMAX card Replacing devices User Guide Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with three connectors Remove the screw Remove the card Card pops up Replacing devices Installing and replacing the wireless WAN card Replacing devices Remove the card Replacing devices Replacing the SIM card Replacing the Ultrabay device User Guide Enhancing your computer Using the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced featureFinding ThinkPad options Performing a hot or a warm swap Performing a warm swap Installing a secondary hard disk drive Enhancing your computer ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations Enhancing your computer Rear view Enhancing your computer Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station Enhancing your computer User Guide Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station Security feature Using the system lock key Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin 111 Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing device drivers Installing the Windows 8 operating system Click Properties Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Main menu ThinkPad Setup MAC address Internal LAN Config menu Menu item Submenu item Value Comments DisabledAuto Keyboard/Mouse Both When Nvidia OptimusDisplay ThinkPad LCD Power Setting to Nvidia OptimusBattery Optimized Always Disabled No runtime Automatic Beep and AlarmHours Intel AMT Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Serial ATA SataVT100+ Date and Time menu Menu item Submenu item Value Comments PasswordSecurity menu External FingerprintInternal Enter Smbios Reporting Smbios data Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text stringUpdate Option Protection Enabled Anti-Theft Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Port Access Changing the startup sequence Startup menu Network Boot Menu item Value Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios Setting management features Using system managementSystem management Flash update Network Boot sequence General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems131 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Take care in setting passwords Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning the cover of your computerCleaning your computer display User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Memory module problems Beep errorsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Solution Wireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problem Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesBluetooth problems UltraNav pointing device problems Keyboard problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesComputer screen problems Click Keyboard Click Advanced Settings External monitor problems Set Resolution Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Audio problems Fingerprint reader problems Battery problems Battery and power problemsAn ac power adapter problem Power button problem Power problemsStartup problems Sleep and hibernation problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problems USB problem Problems with ports and connectorsDocking station or port replicator problem User Guide Getting support Getting help and serviceBefore you contact Lenovo Lenovo Support Web site Using diagnostic programsCalling Lenovo Telephone numbers Purchasing additional services User Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information 161 Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements Battery recycling information for JapanImportant Weee information 167 Disposing of Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European Union User Guide 171 Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Ukraine RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS173 India RoHS Page Part Number 1P P/N