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