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