Performing backup and recovery operations .

64

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .

65

Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .

66

Reinstalling preinstalled applications and

 

device drivers

67

Solving recovery problems

68

Recovery overview for Windows 8 models . . . .

68

Chapter 6. Replacing devices

71

Static electricity prevention

71

Replacing the battery

71

Replacing the hard disk drive

75

Replacing the keyboard

78

Replacing the memory module

82

Replacing the wireless LAN/WiMAX card . . . .

86

Installing and replacing the wireless WAN card . .

92

Replacing the SIM card

96

Replacing the Ultrabay device

97

Chapter 7. Enhancing your

 

computer

99

Finding ThinkPad options

99

Using the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced feature . . .

99

Performing a hot or a warm swap

99

Installing a secondary hard disk drive . . . .

100

ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations . . 102

Front view

102

Rear view

104

Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or

 

docking station

106

Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or

 

docking station

109

Security feature

109

Using the system lock key

110

Chapter 8. Advanced

configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Installing a new operating system

111

Before you begin

111

Installing the Windows 7 operating system . . 112

Installing the Windows 8 operating system . . 113

Installing device drivers

113

ThinkPad Setup

115

Main menu

115

Config menu

116

Date and Time menu

122

Security menu

122

Startup menu

126

Restart menu

128

Updating your system UEFI BIOS

128

Using system management

129

System management . . . . . . . . . . 129 Setting management features . . . . . . . 129

Chapter 9. Preventing problems . .

131

General tips for preventing problems

131

Making sure device drivers are current

132

Taking care of your computer

133

Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . .

135

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting

 

computer problems

137

Diagnosing problems

137

Troubleshooting

137

Computer stops responding

137

Spills on the keyboard

138

Error messages

138

Errors without messages

140

Beep errors

141

Memory module problems

141

Networking problems

141

Problems with the keyboard and other pointing

 

devices

143

Problems with the display and multimedia

 

devices

144

Fingerprint reader problems

149

Battery and power problems

150

Problems with drives and other storage

 

devices

153

Software problems

154

Problems with ports and connectors . . . .

155

A USB problem

155

A docking station or port replicator

 

problem

155

Chapter 11. Getting support . . . .

157

Before you contact Lenovo

157

Getting help and service

157

Using diagnostic programs

158

Lenovo Support Web site

158

Calling Lenovo

158

Purchasing additional services

159

Appendix A. Regulatory

 

information

161

Wireless related information

161

Location of the UltraConnect wireless

 

antennas

162

Locating wireless regulatory notices . . . .

163

Export classification notice

163

Electronic emissions notices

163

Federal Communications Commission

 

Declaration of Conformity

163

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