ThinkPad X131e
User Guide
“Important safety information” on page Appendix E “Notices” on page
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Contents
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
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Chapter 8. Preventing problems
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Appendix E. Notices
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
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Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Important safety information
Handle your computer gently
Carry your computer carefully
Conditions that require immediate action
Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
DANGER
Power cords and power adapters
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Extension cords and related devices
Power supply statement
Plugs and outlets
DANGER
Rechargeable battery notice
General battery notice
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Keep the battery pack away from fire
DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Heat and product ventilation
Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35C 95F
Electrical current safety information
Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation
Additional safety information
Using headphones or earphones
Safety notice for users in Australia DANGER
Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode
Notice for users in the U.S.A
Front view
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Chapter 1. Product overview
Power button
System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo
Integrated camera
UltraNav pointing device
Right-side view
Always on USB connector
Media card reader slot
HDMI port
Power jack
Power-status indicator
Video graphics array VGA connector
Left-side view
Ethernet connector
USB 3.0 connectors
Bottom view
Combo audio jack
System status indicators
Status indicators
Battery
Memory-upgrade slot
Red The computer is on in normal mode
The meaning of the indicator is as follows
Fast blinking red The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode
Slow blinking red The computer is in sleep mode
Power status indicator
Wireless status indicator
Caps Lock indicator
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FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
Processor
Features
Certificate of Authenticity label
Wireless features
Specifications
Memory
Storage device
Battery pack
Power source ac power adapter
Battery life
Operating environment
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Lenovo programs
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Client Security Solution
Access Connections
GPS Enabler
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Lenovo Mobile Access
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
Password Manager
SimpleTap
System Update
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Frequently asked questions
Chapter 2. Using your computer
How to use the battery power more effectively?
Registering your computer
Need to attach or replace a device?
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
Power conservation Fn+F4
Volume and mute buttons
Special keys and buttons
Function key combinations
Launching the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Wireless features Fn+F5
Switching the display output location Fn+F7
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings
Windows key
Changing the cap
Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device
Using the multi-touch touch pad
Using the touch pad
Customizing the touch pad
1. Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav
Power management
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse
Checking the battery status
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area
Charging the battery
Using the ac power adapter
Maximizing the battery life
Connecting the ac power adapter
Power-saving modes
Managing the battery power
Introducing the power-saving modes
2. Select Power off display Sleep
Wireless off
Handling the battery
Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 operating system
2. Click the Global Power Settings tab
Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain
DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack
Do not short-circuit it Store it in a cool dry place
Keep it away from children
Wireless connections
Connecting to the network
Wireless LAN
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Wireless WAN
Establishing a wireless connection
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Bluetooth
Checking the wireless network connection status
Using Bluetooth
Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device
3. Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
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Access Connections status icon
Access Connections wireless status icon
Connecting a projector or an external monitor
Changing display settings
Enabling or disabling the wireless features
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the monitor type
Using dual displays
5. Set Resolution 6. Click Advanced Settings
11. Click Update Driver
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Using the Extend desktop function
2. Select Extend these displays in Multiple Displays
Enabling the Extend desktop function
Configuring for sound recording
Using audio features
Using the integrated camera
Configuring camera settings
Using a flash media card
Inserting a flash media card
2. Click Hardware and Sound
Removing a flash media card
Ergonomic information
Accessibility and comfort
Chapter 3. You and your computer
Comfort
Accessibility information
What if you are traveling?
Questions about vision?
Traveling with your computer
Travel accessories
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
Extra battery, charged
External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one Ethernet cable
A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection
External storage device
Passwords and sleep mode
Using passwords
Typing passwords
Chapter 4. Security
Hard disk passwords
Power-on password
Setting a power-on password
7. Select Power-on Password
Chapter 4. Security
Setting a hard disk password
7. Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Supervisor password
7. Select Supervisor Password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Hard disk security
Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive
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Protecting data against viruses
Using firewalls
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
Creating and using a recovery media
Creating recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Using recovery media
Performing a recovery operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
3. 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
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Solving recovery problems
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled programs
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system
Refreshing your computer
Advanced startup options
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
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Static electricity prevention
Replacing the battery
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Do not expose the battery to water or rain
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
Do not short-circuit the battery
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Replacing the SIM card
6. Insert the SIM card firmly into the slot
5. Push the SIM card inward out of the slot
7. Close the SIM card door until it snaps into position
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Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover
10. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page
DANGER
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection
DANGER
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6. Remove the screw
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Replacing a PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN connection
DANGER
DANGER
8. Attach the metal housing to the new PCI Express Half Mini Card
7. Detach the metal housing from the PCI Express Half Mini Card
6. Remove the screw
1 . The card pops up
1 . Pivot
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Replacing a memory module
8. Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place
Removing the keyboard
Replacing the keyboard
DANGER
DANGER
1 , and then remove the cover
4. Loosen the screws
5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard
6. Turn the computer over and open the display
by flipping the connectors
Installing the keyboard
To install the keyboard, do the following
to unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The
1. Attach the cables
by flipping the connectors
downwards
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
5. Attach the cover
4. Reinstall the screws
and pivot it downwards
2 . Then tighten the screws
Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER
Replacing the backup battery
Do not short-circuit it
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
To install the backup battery, do the following
5. Detach the connector 1 . Then remove the backup battery
1. Install the backup battery 1 . Then attach the connector
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Chapter 6. Replacing devices
3. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page
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Before you begin
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
3. Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Country or region Code
Installing device drivers
Installing the Windows 8 operating system
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
Installing the Windows 7 fix modules
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 on the Windows 7 operating system
Main menu
ThinkPad Setup
Config menu
Table 4. Config menu items continued
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Table 4. Config menu items continued
Menu item
Table 4. Config menu items continued
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Date/Time menu
Table 5. Security menu items
Security menu
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Table 5. Security menu items continued
Menu item
Table 5. Security menu items continued
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Table 5. Security menu items continued
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Other items on the Startup menu
Boot submenu
Refer to “Boot submenu” on page
Refer to “Changing the startup
Table 6. Startup menu items continued
Restart menu
Updating your system UEFI BIOS
Using system management
Network Boot sequence
Setting management features
System management
Wake on LAN
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit
General tips for preventing problems
Chapter 8. Preventing problems
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
2. Click Download Drivers & Software
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
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Register your computer
Cleaning your computer display
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Diagnosing problems
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
If you spill something on your computer
Error messages
Spills on the keyboard
Message 0187 EAIA data access error
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Errors without messages
Memory module problems
Beep errors
Solution
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
A wireless LAN problem
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
5. Click Advanced Settings
3. Click Advanced Settings
10. Click Update Driver
15. Set Resolution
5. Click Advanced Settings
3. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers
Audio problems
Battery problems
Battery and power problems
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An ac power adapter problem
Power problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
A power button problem
Boot problems
A solid-state drive problem
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Hard disk drive problems
A USB problem
A software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
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Downloading system updates
Getting help and service
Recording problem symptoms and details
Chapter 10. Getting support
Calling Lenovo
Using diagnostic programs
Lenovo Support Web site
Telephone numbers
Purchasing additional services
Finding ThinkPad options
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Wireless interoperability
Wireless related information
Appendix A. Regulatory information
Usage environment and your health
Type 1 Antenna location
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Export classification notice
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
When attaching an external monitor
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Korea Class B compliance statement
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
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Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
Battery recycling information for Japan
Important WEEE Information
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Battery recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
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2. Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
7. Click OK
5. Click the Power Management tab
6. Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box
Ukraine RoHS
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules
India RoHS
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Appendix E. Notices
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