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User Guide

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Lenovo X230I manual User Guide

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User Guide Second Edition May Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Enhancing your Computer Iii Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Vii Viii User Guide Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices Rechargeable battery notice General battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Xiii Heat and product ventilation Liquid crystal display LCD notice Electrical current safety information Additional safety information Using headphones or earphones Xvi User Guide Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX Power buttonIntegrated camera ThinkLight light Right-side view Always On USB connector Ethernet connectorSecurity keyhole Hard disk drive or solid state drive Left-side view Docking station connector BatteryBottom view Fan louvers Memory-upgrade slot Status indicatorsPower jack Rear view Power on status indicator Device access status indicatorPower status indicators Battery status indicator Sleep status indicatorLocating important product information Machine type and model label Certificate of Authenticity label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Features Specifications ThinkVantage Technologies and software Operating environment Application Icon name Accessing applications from Control Panel ThinkVantage applications Access ConnectionsActive Protection System GPS Enabler Client Security SolutionLenovo Solutions Center Communications Utility Power Manager Password ManagerRecovery Media Rescue and Recovery User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Function key combinations Special keys and buttonsGetting connected in different locations is a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device? Switching a display output location Fn+F7 Power conservation Fn+F4Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5 Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6Multimedia controls Other functions Setting the volume Volume and mute buttonsSetting the microphone mute button Windows key Using the UltraNav pointing device Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceCustomizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav Using the touch padChanging the cap Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouseCustomizing the touch pad Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad Checking battery status Power managementUsing the ac power adapter Connecting the ac power adapter Maximizing battery life Charging the batteryManaging your battery power Power-saving modes Wireless off Handling the batteryClick the Global Power Settings tab Hibernation Using your computer Wireless connections Connecting to the networkEthernet connections Establishing wireless WAN connections Establishing wireless LAN connectionsTips for using the wireless LAN feature Setting up the Wireless LAN connection Using WiMAX Using BluetoothSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Access Connections gauge Checking wireless connection statusAccess Connections icon and wireless status icon Connecting a projector or external display Changing display settingsEnabling or disabling the wireless feature Presentations and multimedia Setting the external monitor type Connecting an external monitorClick Advanced Settings Changing the color quality of the external monitor Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using the DVI monitorSelect Multiple Displays Using the Extend desktop function Setting up a presentationUsing the Mini DisplayPort connector Using the integrated camera Using audio features Configuring camera settings Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart cardAdjusting the video output quality of your camera Using the Lenovo AutoLock function Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card Click Hardware and Sound Using your computer User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Travel tips Traveling with your computerAssistive technologies Screen reader technologies Travel accessories Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Setting a hard disk password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Hard disk security Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Setting the security chip Setting the security chip Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint readerLED behavior of the fingerprint reader Logging on to the system Swiping your finger over the readerLED behavior Description Care for the fingerprint reader Setting the fingerprint reader Security Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls Creating and using recovery media Recovery overviewCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick 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 mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the SIM card Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive User Guide Replacing a memory module User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the keyboard Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing the palm rest Removing the palm rest Installing the palm rest User Guide Replacing the speaker Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Enhancing your computer ThinkPad Battery 19+Finding ThinkPad options Top view Bottom view Attaching the ThinkPad Battery 19+ Charging the ThinkPad Battery 19+ Detaching the ThinkPad Battery 19+ ThinkPad UltraBase Series Top view Speakers Attaching the ThinkPad UltraBase Series Enhancing your computer Performing a hot detachment operation Detaching the ThinkPad UltraBase SeriesPerforming a warm detachment operation Detaching the computer Security feature Other ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations Front view User Guide Rear view User Guide Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station User Guide Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station Using the system lock key Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin 105 Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing device driversInstalling the driver for USB 3.0 in Windows Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Installing other device drivers and software ThinkPad SetupMain menu MAC address Internal LAN Config menuMenu item Submenu item Value Comments Network AC only Disabled For Legacy Only boot EnabledMenu item Submenu item Value Comments First Both Keyboard/Mouse Battery Optimized Always PowerDisabled No runtime Battery Optimized Hours Automatic Serial ATA Sata Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Beep and AlarmIntel AMT Security menu Date/Time menuVT100+ Fingerprint Menu item Submenu item Value Comments PasswordExternal Internal Smbios Reporting Smbios data Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text stringUpdate Option Protection Enabled Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Virtualization Port Access Changing the startup sequence Startup menuMenu item Submenu item Value Comments Anti-Theft Network Boot Menu item Value Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Using system management Updating your system Uefi BiosRestart menu System management Setting management features Flash update Network Boot sequence User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems125 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerBe sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Memory module problems Beep errorsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Solution Wireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problem Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesBluetooth problems UltraNav pointing device problems Computer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesClick Keyboard External monitor problems Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Audio problemsDouble-clickSound, video and game controllers Fingerprint reader problems Battery problems Battery and power problemsAn ac power adapter problem Power button problem Power problemsStartup problems Sleep and hibernation problems Software problem Problems with drives and other storage devicesHard disk drive problems Solid state drive problem USB problem Problems with ports and connectorsDocking station or port replicator problem Getting support Getting help and serviceBefore you contact Lenovo Lenovo support Web site Using diagnostic programsCalling Lenovo Telephone numbers Purchasing additional services User Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory Information 151 Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasUsage environment and your health Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory Information User Guide EU Weee statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 157 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDisposing of Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European Union User Guide Appendix C. Energy Star model information Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power161 Click OK 163 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N