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