User Guide
Fifth Edition December Copyright Lenovo
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Contents
Replacing devices
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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Protect the cables from being damaged
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Carry your computer carefully
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
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Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
External devices
General battery notice
Rechargeable battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Electrical current safety information
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Using headphones or earphones
Laser compliance statement
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Additional safety information
Front view
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Product overview
ThinkLight light
Power button
Integrated camera on some models
Volume control buttons
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN card
Bluetooth card on some models
Memory-upgrade slot
Serial Ultrabay Enhanced bay
Ethernet connector
Right-side view
Security keyhole
ExpressCard slot
Left-side view
Combo audio jack
Media card reader slot
USB 2.0 connector
Mini DisplayPort connector
Video graphics array VGA connector
USB 3.0 connectors
SIM card slot
Battery
Docking station connector
Bottom view
Rear view
Status indicators
Always On USB connector
Power jack
Device access status indicator
System-status indicators
Power status indicators
Wireless LAN/WAN/Bluetooth status indicator
Locating important product information
Sleep status indicator
Battery status indicator
Color sensor status indicator for some models
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Machine type and model label
Memory
Features
Certificate of Authenticity label
Processor
Keyboard
System performance feature
Storage device
LCD unit
Operating environment
Specifications
Program Icon name
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Lenovo programs
Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Access Connections
Lenovo Settings
Client Security Solution
GPS Enabler
Lenovo Mobile Access
Rescue and Recovery
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
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Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Registering your computer
Need to attach or replace a device?
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
Function key combinations
Power conservation Fn+F4
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Special keys and buttons
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the volume
Windows key
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Changing the cap
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device
Customizing the touch pad
Using the touch pad
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Power management
Checking battery status
Using the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life
Connecting the ac power adapter
Sleep
Managing your battery power
Power-saving modes
Wireless off
Enabling the wakeup function
Handling the battery
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Connecting to the network
Wireless WAN
Wireless connections
Wireless LAN
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Bluetooth
Establishing a wireless connection
Using Bluetooth
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Access Connections status icon
Checking the wireless network connection status
Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Access Connections gauge
Presentations and multimedia
Changing display settings
Enabling or disabling the wireless features
Access Connections wireless status icon
Click Advanced Settings
Connecting a projector or external display
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the external monitor type
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Using the DVI monitor
Select Multiple Displays
Setting up a presentation
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Using the Extend desktop function
Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature
Using the color sensor
Using audio features
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Using the integrated camera
Using the optical drive
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Click Hardware and Sound
Using your computer
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Ergonomic information
Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Comfort
Accessibility information
Assistive technologies
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
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Security
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Select Power-on Password
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a power-on password
Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Setting a hard disk password
Changing or removing a hard disk 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
LED behavior Description
Using the fingerprint reader
Enrolling your fingerprint
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
Logging on to the system
Swiping your finger over the reader
Care for the fingerprint reader
Setting the fingerprint reader
Security
Protecting data against viruses
Using and understanding firewalls
Creating recovery media
Recovery overview
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using a recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Using recovery media
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Creating a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled programs
Refreshing your computer
Solving recovery problems
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system
Recovery overview
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Replacing the Ultrabay device
Replacing devices
Static electricity prevention
Replacing the battery
Replacing devices
Replacing the SIM card
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
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Replacing devices
Replacing the keyboard
Replacing devices
Installing the keyboard
Replacing devices
Replacing and installing a memory module
Replacing devices
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Replacing devices
Replacing the wireless LAN card
Replacing devices
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Installing and replacing the wireless WAN card
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Replacing devices
Replacing the backup battery
Replacing devices
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Performing a hot or a warm swap
Using the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced feature
Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
Performing a warm swap
Installing a secondary hard disk drive
Enhancing your computer
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Enhancing your computer
Using the extended life battery
Enhancing your computer
ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations
Front view
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Power jack Connect the ac power adapter
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Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
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Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
Using the system lock key
Security feature
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Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
Installing the Windows 7 fix modules
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Installing the Windows 8 fix modules
Installing the Windows 8 operating system
Installing device drivers
Select Startup Boot
Click Properties
ThinkPad Setup
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Main menu
Config menu
AC only
Enabled
For Legacy Only boot
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network
Keyboard/Mouse
Disabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
Auto
ThinkPad LCD
When Nvidia Optimus
Both
Display
Disabled No runtime
Setting to Nvidia Optimus
Power
Battery Optimized Always
Hours
Automatic
Intel AMT
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Beep and Alarm
Serial ATA Sata
VT100+
Date and time menu
Security menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password
External
Bios ROM String Reporting Windows 7 or
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Fingerprint
Port Access
Update Option or
Update Option
Protection Enabled
Startup menu
Changing the startup sequence
Menu item Value Comments Boot
Network Boot
Restart menu
System management
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Using system management
Asset ID Eeprom
Setting management features
Network Boot sequence
Flash update
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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
Carry your computer properly
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Take care in setting passwords
Register your computer
Cleaning your computer display
Cleaning your computer keyboard
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Computer stops responding
Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
If you spill something on your computer
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Ethernet problems
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
UltraNav pointing device problems
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Click Keyboard
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
External monitor problems
Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Fingerprint reader problems
An ac power adapter problem
Battery and power problems
Battery problems
Startup problems
Power problems
Power button problem
Sleep and hibernation problems
Optical drive problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
Solid-state drive problem
USB problem
Software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
Docking station or port replicator problem
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Before you contact Lenovo
Getting help and service
Getting support
Calling Lenovo
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo support Web site
Telephone numbers
Purchasing additional services
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
Usage environment and your health
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
German Class B compliance statement
Appendix A. Regulatory information
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Battery recycling information for Japan
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
Important Weee information
Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers
Battery recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for United States and Canada
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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
Click OK
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China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
India RoHS
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Appendix E. Notices
Trademarks
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