Lenovo X230I manual Contents

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	5
Bottom view	6
Rear view	7
Status indicators	7
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification number label . .	10
Certificate of Authenticity label	10
Features	11
Specifications	12
Operating environment	13
ThinkVantage Technologies and software . . . .	13
Accessing ThinkVantage applications on the
Windows 7 operating system	13
ThinkVantage applications	15

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Special keys and buttons	20
Function key combinations	20
Volume and mute buttons	23
Windows key	24
Using the UltraNav pointing device	24
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .	25
Using the touch pad	26
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external
mouse	27
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray .	27
Power management	28
Checking battery status	28
Using the ac power adapter	28
Charging the battery	29
Maximizing battery life	29
Managing your battery power	29
Power-saving modes	29
Handling the battery	30

Connecting to the network	32
Ethernet connections	32
Wireless connections	32
Presentations and multimedia	36
Changing display settings	36
Connecting a projector or external display . .	36
Setting up a presentation	39
Using the Extend desktop function	39
Using audio features	40
Using the integrated camera	40
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a
smart card	41

Chapter 3. You and your computer .	.	45
Accessibility and comfort	.	45
Ergonomic information	.	45
Comfort	.	46
Accessibility information	.	46
Traveling with your computer	.	47
Travel tips	.	47
Travel accessories	.	48

Chapter 4. Security	49
Attaching a mechanical lock	49
Using passwords	49
Passwords and sleep mode	49
Typing passwords	49
Power-on password	50
Hard disk passwords	50
Supervisor password	52
Hard disk security	54
Setting the security chip	55
Using the fingerprint reader	56
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
or solid state drive	59
Using firewalls	60
Protecting data against viruses	60

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	61
Creating and using recovery media	61
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .	62
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .	63
Creating and using a rescue medium	64
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers	65
Solving recovery problems	66
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	67

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