Lenovo T430SI, 2355AK4 manual Contents

Contents

Read this first	v
Important safety information	vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .	vii
Safety guidelines	vii

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators	1
Front view	1
Right-side view	3
Left-side view	4
Bottom view	5
Rear View	6
Status indicators	8
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . .	10
Certificate of Authenticity label	11
Features	11
Specifications	13
Operating environment	13
Lenovo programs	14
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	14
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 operating system	16
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . .	16

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Special keys and buttons	21
Function key combinations	21
Volume and mute buttons	23
Windows key	24
Using the UltraNav pointing device	24
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .	24
Using the touch pad	26
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and
using an external mouse	27
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray .	27
Power management	27
Checking battery status	27
Using the ac power adapter	28
Charging the battery	28
Maximizing battery life	29
Managing your battery power	29

Power-saving modes	29
Handling the battery	30
Connecting to the network	32
Ethernet connections	32
Wireless connections	32
Presentations and multimedia	36
Changing display settings	36
Connecting a projector or external display . .	36
Setting up a presentation	39
Using the Extend desktop function	39
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature . . .	40
Using audio features	40
Using an integrated camera	41
Using the optical drive	41
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a
smart card	41

Chapter 3. You and your computer .	.	43
Accessibility and comfort	.	43
Ergonomic information	.	43
Comfort	.	44
Accessibility information	.	44
Traveling with your computer	.	45
Travel tips	.	45
Travel accessories	.	45

Chapter 4. Security	47
Attaching a mechanical lock	47
Using passwords	47
Passwords and sleep mode	47
Typing passwords	47
Power-on password	48
Hard disk passwords	48
Supervisor password	50
Hard disk security	52
Setting the security chip	53
Using the fingerprint reader	54
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid state drive	57
Using and understanding firewalls	58
Protecting data against viruses	58

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	59
Recovery overview for Windows 7 models . . . .	59
Creating and using a recovery media . . . .	59
Performing backup and recovery operations .	60
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	61

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