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