User Guide
Second Edition May Copyright Lenovo
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Contents
Enhancing your Computer
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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Protect the cables from being damaged
Read this first
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Carry your computer carefully
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
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Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
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Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
External devices
Rechargeable battery notice
General battery notice
Lithium coin cell battery notice
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Heat and product ventilation
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Electrical current safety information
Additional safety information
Using headphones or earphones
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Product overview
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Front view
ThinkLight light
Power button
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
Integrated camera
Right-side view
Hard disk drive or solid state drive
Ethernet connector
Always On USB connector
Security keyhole
Left-side view
Fan louvers
Battery
Docking station connector
Bottom view
Rear view
Status indicators
Memory-upgrade slot
Power jack
Power on status indicator
Device access status indicator
Power status indicators
Machine type and model label
Sleep status indicator
Battery status indicator
Locating important product information
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 Connections
Active Protection System
Communications Utility
Client Security Solution
GPS Enabler
Lenovo Solutions Center
Rescue and Recovery
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
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Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Registering your computer
Need to attach or replace a device?
Special keys and buttons
Function key combinations
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Power conservation Fn+F4
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Other functions
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Multimedia controls
Setting the volume
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the microphone mute button
Windows key
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device
Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav
Using the touch pad
Changing the cap
Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Customizing the touch pad
Connecting the ac power adapter
Power management
Checking battery status
Using the ac power adapter
Power-saving modes
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life
Managing your battery power
Hibernation
Handling the battery
Wireless off
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Using your computer
Wireless connections
Connecting to the network
Ethernet connections
Setting up the Wireless LAN connection
Establishing wireless LAN connections
Establishing wireless WAN connections
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Select Send To Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
Using WiMAX
Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device
Access Connections gauge
Checking wireless connection status
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
Presentations and multimedia
Changing display settings
Connecting a projector or external display
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Changing the color quality of the external monitor
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the external monitor type
Click Advanced Settings
Considerations for attaching an external monitor
Using the DVI monitor
Select Multiple Displays
Using the Extend desktop function
Setting up a presentation
Using the Mini DisplayPort connector
Using the integrated camera
Using audio features
Using the Lenovo AutoLock function
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Configuring camera settings
Adjusting the video output quality of your camera
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Click Hardware and Sound
Using your computer
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You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
Comfort
Accessibility information
Screen reader technologies
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
Travel accessories
Security
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Select Power-on Password
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a 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 reader
LED behavior of the fingerprint reader
Logging on to the system
Swiping your finger over the reader
LED behavior Description
Care for the fingerprint reader
Setting the fingerprint reader
Security
Protecting data against viruses
Using firewalls
Creating and using recovery media
Recovery overview
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a backup operation
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Replacing devices
Replacing the battery
Static electricity prevention
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Replacing devices
Replacing the SIM card
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive
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Replacing a memory module
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Replacing devices
Replacing the keyboard
Installing the keyboard
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Replacing the palm rest
Removing the palm rest
Installing the palm rest
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Replacing the speaker
Replacing the backup battery
Replacing devices
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Top view
ThinkPad Battery 19+
Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
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 Series
Performing a warm detachment operation
Detaching the computer
Security feature
Other ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations
Front view
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Rear view
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Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
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Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
Using the system lock key
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Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
Before you begin
Installing the Windows 7 update module package
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Installing device drivers
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 in Windows
Installing other device drivers and software
ThinkPad Setup
Main menu
AC only
Config menu
MAC address Internal LAN
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network
First
For Legacy Only boot Enabled
Disabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
Both
Keyboard/Mouse
Battery Optimized
Power
Battery Optimized Always
Disabled No runtime
Hours
Automatic
Serial ATA Sata
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Beep and Alarm
Intel AMT
Security menu
Date/Time menu
VT100+
Internal
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password
Fingerprint
External
Protection Enabled
Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text string
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Update Option
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Virtualization
Port Access
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Anti-Theft
UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Menu item Value Comments Boot
Network Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both
Using system management
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Restart menu
System management
Setting management features
Flash update
Network Boot sequence
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General tips for preventing problems
Preventing problems
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Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
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
Take care in setting passwords
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning your computer display
Cleaning your computer keyboard
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Computer stops responding
Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Ethernet problems
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Solution
Wireless LAN problem
UltraNav pointing device problems
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
Computer screen problems
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
Click Keyboard
External monitor problems
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Audio problems
Double-clickSound, video and game controllers
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery problems
Battery and power problems
An ac power adapter problem
Power button problem
Power problems
Startup problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Solid state drive problem
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Software problem
Hard disk drive problems
USB problem
Problems with ports and connectors
Docking station or port replicator problem
Getting support
Getting help and service
Before you contact Lenovo
Lenovo support Web site
Using diagnostic programs
Calling Lenovo
Telephone numbers
Purchasing additional services
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Usage environment and your health
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Electronic emission notices
German Class B compliance statement
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
EU Weee statements
Japan recycling statements
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Appendix C. Energy Star model information
Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power
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Click OK
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Appendix D. Notices
Trademarks
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