User Guide
ThinkPad T530, T530i, and W530
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
“Important safety information” on page Appendix E “Notices” on page
Contents
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
Read this first
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting
computer problems
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
Appendix E. Notices
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Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
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
Power cords and power adapters
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
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Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
DANGER
General battery notice
Rechargeable battery notice
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Keep the battery pack away from fire
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Keep it away from children Do not drop the battery pack
DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Electrical current safety information
Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35C 95F
Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation
Using headphones or earphones
Laser compliance statement
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
DANGER
Additional safety information
Notice for users in the U.S.A
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Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Chapter 1. Product overview
Front view
Power button
Integrated camera on some models
ThinkLight light
Built-in microphones
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN card
Bluetooth card on some models
Memory-upgrade slot
Volume control buttons
Ethernet connector
Right-side view
Security keyhole
Serial Ultrabay Enhanced bay
Left-side view
Combo audio jack
Media card reader slot
ExpressCard slot
Mini DisplayPort connector
Video graphics array VGA connector
USB 3.0 connectors
USB 2.0 connector
Battery
Docking station connector
Bottom view
SIM card slot
Status indicators
Always On USB connector
Power jack
Rear view
System-status indicators
Power status indicators
Wireless LAN/WAN/Bluetooth status indicator
Device access status indicator
Sleep status indicator
Battery status indicator
Color sensor status indicator for some models
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Features
Certificate of Authenticity label
Processor
Memory
System performance feature
Storage device
LCD unit
Keyboard
Specifications
Wireless features
Power source ac power adapter
Battery pack
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
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Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Access Connections
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Client Security Solution
GPS Enabler
Lenovo Mobile Access
Lenovo Settings
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
Rescue and Recovery
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Chapter 2. Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Registering your computer
Can I get my user guide in another language?
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
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
Volume and mute buttons
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Speaker mute button Volume control button Microphone mute button
Setting the volume
Setting the microphone mute button on the Windows 7 operating system
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings
Windows key
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device
1. Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav
Changing the cap
Using the touch pad
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse
Customizing the touch pad
1. Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav
Power management
Checking battery status
Using the ac power adapter
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life
Connecting the ac power adapter
Tips on using the ac power adapter
Managing your battery power
Power-saving modes
Understanding the power-saving modes
Wireless off
Handling the battery
Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 operating system
2. Click the Global Power Settings tab
DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack
Connecting to the network
Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain
Do not short-circuit it Store it in a cool dry place
Keep it away from children
Wireless connections
Wireless LAN
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Wireless WAN
Establishing a wireless connection
Using Bluetooth
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Bluetooth
Checking the wireless network connection status
3. Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Access Connections gauge
Access Connections status icon
Changing display settings
Enabling or disabling the wireless features
Access Connections wireless status icon
Presentations and multimedia
Connecting a projector or external display
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the external monitor type
5. Click Advanced Settings
Using the DVI monitor
10. Click Update Driver
12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Setting up a presentation
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
3. Select Multiple Displays
Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor
Using the Extend desktop function
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature
Using the color sensor
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Using audio features
Using the integrated camera
Using the optical drive
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Configuring camera settings
Installing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
2. Click Hardware and Sound
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
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Accessibility and comfort
Chapter 3. You and your computer
Ergonomic information
Accessibility information
Comfort
What if you are traveling?
Questions about vision?
Travel accessories
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one Ethernet cable
Extra battery, charged
A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection
External storage device
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Chapter 4. Security
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a power-on password
7. Select Power-on Password
Setting a hard disk password
7. Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Chapter 4. Security
Supervisor password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
7. Select Supervisor Password
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive
Using the fingerprint reader
Enrolling your fingerprint
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
Swiping your finger over the reader
Logging on to the system
Setting the fingerprint reader
Care for the fingerprint reader
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Your finger is very dry Your finger is stained with dirt, mud, or oil
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
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Chapter 5. Recovery overview
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using a recovery media
Creating recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
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Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled programs
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Refreshing your computer
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Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Static electricity prevention
Replacing the Ultrabay device
Replacing the battery
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Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Keep the battery pack away from fire
DANGER
Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain
Replacing the SIM card
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Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
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8. Insert the hard disk drive or solid-state drive into the slot
9. Slide the hard disk drive or solid-state drive firmly into place
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Replacing the keyboard
Removing the keyboard
DANGER
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5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard
6. Turn the computer over and open the display
to unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Installing the keyboard
To install the keyboard, do the following 1. Attach the connector
2. Insert the new keyboard. Make sure that the rear edges of the keyboard are under the frame
Replacing and installing a memory module
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2. Close the computer display, and turn it over
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8. Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place
Replacing the wireless LAN card
Checking the total amount of memory installed in your computer
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6. Remove the screw. The card pops up 7. Remove the card
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Installing and replacing the wireless WAN card
Prerequisites for replacing or installing the wireless WAN card
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5. If a wireless WAN card is already installed, disconnect the cables
6. Remove the screw. The card pops up 7. Remove the card
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10. Connect the cables to the new wireless WAN card
Replacing the backup battery
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Keep the battery pack away from fire
DANGER
7. Reinstall the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboard” on page
8. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page
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Using the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced feature
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
Performing a hot or a warm swap
Installing a secondary hard disk drive
Performing a warm swap
4. Connect the hard disk drive to its connector
3. Insert the hard disk drive with the label facing upward as shown
5. Close the hard disk drive stopper
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5. Close the hard disk drive stopper
Using the extended life battery
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To remove the extended life battery, do the following
ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations
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ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB
Front view
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Rear view
ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB
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Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
2. Press and pull the sliding adjuster as shown
Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
Security feature
Using the system lock key
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
3. 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
2. Select Startup Boot
Installing the Windows 8 fix modules
ThinkPad Setup
3. Click Change display settings 4. Click Advanced Settings
8. Click Update Driver
6. Click Properties
Config menu
Main menu
The following table lists the Config menu items
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Menu item
Table 6. Config menu items continued
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Table 6. Config menu items continued
Menu item
Date and time menu
Security menu
Table 7. Security menu items
Enable or disable the following Security Reporting
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Menu item
Startup menu
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be re-established along with the original signature
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Changing the startup sequence
Select the boot device when the system
enabled, the network administrator can
See “Changing the startup sequence” on
Restart menu
Updating your system UEFI BIOS
Using system management
Preboot eXecution Environment
System management
Setting management features
Network Boot sequence
Asset ID EEPROM
Wake on LAN
Flash update
Your computer must be engaged in a Preboot eXecution Environment PXE
Your computer must be started over the LAN
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Chapter 9. Preventing problems
General tips for preventing problems
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
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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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
If you spill something on your computer
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Errors without messages
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Beep errors
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
A wireless LAN problem
Solution
Solution
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
A wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
UltraNav pointing device problems
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
4. Click Advanced Settings
External monitor problems
Audio problems
4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers
2. Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
5. Click Advanced Settings
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery and power problems
Battery problems
An ac power adapter problem
Power problems
A power button problem
Startup problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
A solid-state drive problem
Optical drive problems
A software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
A USB problem
A docking station or port replicator problem
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Getting help and service
Downloading system updates
Recording problem symptoms and details
Chapter 11. Getting support
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo support Web site
Calling Lenovo
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory information
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Wireless LAN antenna Main Wireless WAN antenna Main
Usage environment and your health
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
German Class B compliance statement
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Deutschland
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Korea Class B compliance statement
Japan VCCI 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
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
Battery recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Battery recycling information for European Union
Disposing of disused battery packs from Lenovo notebook computers
Battery recycling information for United States and Canada
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
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Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
2. Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
5. Click the Power Management tab
6. Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box
7. Click OK
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
India RoHS
RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules
Appendix E. Notices
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Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
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