User Guide
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo
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Replacing devices
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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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
Extension cords and related devices
Power supply statement
Plugs and outlets
Rechargeable battery notice
General battery notice
External devices
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
Electrical current safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Laser compliance statement
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
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Additional safety information
Product overview
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Front view
Power button
Built-in microphones on some models
Integrated camera on some models
ThinkLight light
Wireless radio switch
Right-side view
Black button
Security keyhole
USB 3.0 connector
Left-side view
Fan louvers
Combo audio jack
Bottom view
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
Smart card slot
Rear View
Power jack
Ethernet connector
Mini DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt connector
Always On USB connector
Status indicators
System-status indicators
Power status indicators
Battery status
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Features
Certificate of Authenticity label
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Battery life
Specifications
Operating environment
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Program Icon name
Accessing programs from Control Panel
Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Access Connections
Client Security Solution
An introduction to Lenovo programs
GPS Enabler
Lenovo Mobile Access
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
Rescue and Recovery
Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Registering your computer
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
Need to attach or replace a device?
Power conservation Fn+F4
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Special keys and buttons
Function key combinations
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Multimedia controls
Setting the volume
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the microphone mute button
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Windows key
Windows key
Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device
Changing the cap
Using the touch pad
Customizing the touch pad
Power management
Checking battery status
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad
Using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Maximizing battery life
Managing your battery power
Power-saving modes
Sleep
Handling the battery
Wireless off
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Enabling the wakeup function
Using your computer
Connecting to the network
Wireless connections
Wireless LAN
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Establishing a wireless connection
Wireless WAN
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
Checking wireless connection status
Access Connections status icon
Access Connections wireless status icon
Changing display settings
Connecting a projector or external display
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Presentations and multimedia
Using the DVI monitor
Setting the monitor type
Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Select Multiple Displays
Setting up a presentation
Using the Extend desktop function
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
Using the Thunderbolt connector
Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature
Using audio features
Using the optical drive
Using an integrated camera
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Click Hardware and Sound
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
Accessibility information
Comfort
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
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Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Security
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a power-on password
Select Power-on Password
Setting a hard disk password
Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Supervisor password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Select Supervisor Password
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Using the fingerprint reader
Enrolling your fingerprint
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
LED behavior Description
Swiping your finger over the reader
Logging on to the system
Setting the fingerprint reader
Care for the fingerprint reader
Security
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Recovery overview for Windows 7 models
Recovery overview
Creating and using a recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Click 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 medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling a preinstalled program
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Recovery overview for Windows 8 models
Recovery solutions for Windows 8 models
Refreshing your computer
Advanced startup options
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Replacing devices
Replacing the battery
Static electricity prevention
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Replacing a memory module
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Replacing devices
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive
Replacing devices
Replacing the keyboard
To remove the keyboard, do the following
Replacing devices
To install the keyboard, do the following
Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
To replace a PCI Express Mini Card with three connectors
Remove the screw Card pops up Remove the card
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
Replacing the Serial Ultrabay Slim device
Replacing the SIM card
Replacing devices
Replacing the backup battery
Replacing devices
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Finding ThinkPad options
Enhancing your computer
Performing a warm-swap operation
Lift up the stopper on the hard disk drive adapter
Enhancing your computer
ThinkPad docking stations and port replicators
Inserting the secondary hard disk drive adapter into the bay
Front view
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Rear view
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Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
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Enhancing your computer
Security feature
Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
Using the system lock key
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Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
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Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Installing the Windows 7 fix modules
Installing the Windows 8 operating system
Installing device drivers
Select Startup Boot
Installing the Windows 8 update module package
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Click Properties
ThinkPad Setup
Main menu
Config menu
Uefi secure boot
Both with Uefi first boot IPv4 First
Disabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
Auto
Both
Display
ThinkPad LCD
Digital on Thinkpad is
Power
Battery Optimized Always
Disabled No runtime
Battery Optimized
Beep and Alarm
Serial ATA Sata
Intel AMT
VT100+
Date/Time menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password
Security menu
Fingerprint
External
Internal
Enter
Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text string
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Update Option
Protection Enabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Port Access
Anti-Theft
Secure Boot
User Mode
Standard Mode
Startup menu
Menu item Value Comments Boot
Network Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both
UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Restart menu
Setting management features
Using system management
System management
Network Boot sequence
Flash update
General tips for preventing problems
Preventing problems
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Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Click Downloads and drivers
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Take care in setting passwords
Register your computer
Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
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Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
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Errors without messages
Memory problems
Beep errors
Problem Solution
Solution
Ethernet problems
Networking
Wireless LAN problem
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
UltraNav problems
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
Display and multimedia devices
Click Keyboard
External monitor problems
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
Battery and power
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery problems
AC power adapter problems
Power problems
Startup problems
Power button problem
Sleep and hibernation problems
Hard disk drive problems
Drives and other storage devices
Solid state drive problems
Optical drive problems
Software problems
Ports and connectors
USB problem
Docking station or port replicator problem
Getting support
Getting help and service
Before you contact Lenovo
Lenovo Support Web site
Using diagnostic programs
Calling Lenovo
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Type 1 Antenna location
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Type 2 Antenna location
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Important Weee information
Japan recycling statements
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Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
Appendix C. Energy Star model information
Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
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Appendix D. Notices
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Trademarks
Ukraine RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
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India RoHS
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