Lenovo X131E manual Contents, Read this first, Product overview, Using your computer, Security

Contents

Read this first	v
Important safety information	vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .	vii
Safety guidelines	vii

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators	1
Front view	1
Right-side view	3
Left-side view	4
Bottom view	5
Status indicators	6
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . . .	9
Certificate of Authenticity label	10
Features	10
Specifications	11
Operating environment	12
Lenovo programs	13
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	13
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 operating system	14
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . .	15

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Special keys and buttons	21
Function key combinations	21
Windows key	23
Using the UltraNav pointing device	23
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .	23
Using the touch pad	25
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and
using an external mouse	26
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows
notification area	26
Power management	26
Checking the battery status	26
Using the ac power adapter	27
Charging the battery	27
Maximizing the battery life	27
Managing the battery power	28
Power-saving modes	28
Handling the battery	29

Connecting to the network	31
Ethernet connections	31
Wireless connections	31
Presentations and multimedia	35
Changing display settings	35
Connecting a projector or an external
monitor	35
Using dual displays	36
Using audio features	38
Using the integrated camera	38
Using a flash media card	39
Inserting a flash media card	39
Removing a flash media card	40

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 41

Accessibility and comfort	41
Ergonomic information	41
Comfort	42
Accessibility information	42
Traveling with your computer	43
Travel tips	43
Travel accessories	43

Chapter 4. Security	45
Attaching a mechanical lock	45
Using passwords	45
Passwords and sleep mode	45
Typing passwords	45
Power-on password	46
Hard disk passwords	46
Supervisor password	48
Hard disk security	50
Setting the security chip	50
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid-state drive	51
Using firewalls	52
Protecting data against viruses	52

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	53
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating
system	53
Creating and using a recovery media . . . .	53
Performing backup and recovery operations .	54
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	55
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .	56
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device
drivers	57
Solving recovery problems	57

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