User Guide
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
Second Edition May Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Enhancing your Computer
Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
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Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Protect the cables from being damaged
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Handle your computer gently
Carry your computer carefully
Safety guidelines
Service and upgrades
Conditions that require immediate action
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Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
External devices
General battery notice
Rechargeable battery notice
Lithium coin cell battery notice
Heat and product ventilation
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Electrical current safety information
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Using headphones or earphones
Additional safety information
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Product overview
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Front view
Power button
PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX
Integrated camera
ThinkLight light
Right-side view
Ethernet connector
Always On USB connector
Security keyhole
Hard disk drive or solid state drive
Left-side view
Battery
Docking station connector
Bottom view
Fan louvers
Status indicators
Memory-upgrade slot
Power jack
Rear view
Power on status indicator
Device access status indicator
Power status indicators
Sleep status indicator
Battery status indicator
Locating important product information
Machine type and model label
FCC ID and IC Certification number label
Certificate of Authenticity label
Features
Specifications
Operating environment
ThinkVantage Technologies and software
Accessing applications from Control Panel
Application Icon name
ThinkVantage applications
Access Connections
Active Protection System
Client Security Solution
GPS Enabler
Lenovo Solutions Center
Communications Utility
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
Rescue and Recovery
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Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Registering your computer
Special keys and buttons
Function key combinations
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
Need to attach or replace a device?
Switching a display output location Fn+F7
Power conservation Fn+F4
Enabling or disabling the wireless features Fn+F5
Changing the camera and audio settings Fn+F6
Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display
Multimedia controls
Other functions
Setting the volume
Volume and mute buttons
Setting the microphone mute button
Using the UltraNav pointing device
Windows key
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
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
Customizing the touch pad
Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad
Power management
Checking battery status
Using the ac power adapter
Connecting the ac power adapter
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life
Managing your battery power
Power-saving modes
Handling the battery
Wireless off
Click the Global Power Settings tab
Hibernation
Using your computer
Wireless connections
Connecting to the network
Ethernet connections
Establishing wireless LAN connections
Establishing wireless WAN connections
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Setting up the Wireless LAN connection
Using Bluetooth
Using WiMAX
Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device
Select Send To Bluetooth
Access Connections gauge
Checking wireless connection status
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
Changing display settings
Connecting a projector or external display
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature
Presentations and multimedia
Connecting an external monitor
Setting the external monitor type
Click Advanced Settings
Changing the color quality of the external monitor
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 audio features
Using the integrated camera
Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Configuring camera settings
Adjusting the video output quality of your camera
Using the Lenovo AutoLock function
Click Hardware and Sound
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Using your computer
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You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
Accessibility information
Comfort
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Assistive technologies
Screen reader technologies
Travel accessories
Using passwords
Passwords and sleep mode
Typing passwords
Security
Power-on password
Hard disk passwords
Setting a power-on password
Select Power-on Password
Setting a hard disk password
Select Hard Disk 1 Password
Supervisor password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Select Supervisor Password
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Hard disk security
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
Setting the fingerprint reader
Care for the fingerprint reader
Security
Using firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Creating and using recovery media
Recovery overview
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
Click 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 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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ThinkPad Battery 19+
Enhancing your computer
Finding ThinkPad options
Top view
Attaching the ThinkPad Battery 19+
Bottom view
Detaching the ThinkPad Battery 19+
Charging the ThinkPad Battery 19+
ThinkPad UltraBase Series
Top view
Attaching the ThinkPad UltraBase Series
Speakers
Enhancing your computer
Performing a hot detachment operation
Detaching the ThinkPad UltraBase Series
Performing a warm detachment operation
Security feature
Detaching the computer
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
Advanced configuration
Installing a new operating system
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Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Select UEFI/Legacy Boot
Installing the registry patches for Windows
Installing the Windows 7 update module package
Installing device drivers
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 in Windows
Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings
Installing other device drivers and software
ThinkPad Setup
Main menu
Config menu
MAC address Internal LAN
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network
AC only
For Legacy Only boot Enabled
Disabled
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments
First
Keyboard/Mouse
Both
Power
Battery Optimized Always
Disabled No runtime
Battery Optimized
Automatic
Hours
Serial ATA Sata
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Beep and Alarm
Intel AMT
Security menu
Date/Time menu
VT100+
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Password
Fingerprint
External
Internal
Bios ROM String Reporting Bios text string
Smbios Reporting Smbios data
Update Option
Protection Enabled
Port Access
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Virtualization
Changing the startup sequence
Startup menu
Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Anti-Theft
Menu item Value Comments Boot
Network Boot
UEFI/Legacy Boot Both
UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority
Using system management
Updating your system Uefi Bios
Restart menu
Setting management features
System management
Network Boot sequence
Flash update
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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
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Be gentle with your computer
Carry your computer properly
Take care in setting passwords
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Be sure not to modify your computer
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
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Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Troubleshooting
Computer stops responding
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Troubleshooting computer problems
Errors without messages
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
Wireless LAN problem
Solution
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problems
UltraNav pointing device 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
Problems with drives and other storage devices
Software problem
Hard disk drive problems
Solid state drive problem
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
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Wireless related information
Wireless interoperability
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
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Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Usage environment and your health
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
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Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements
EU Weee statements
Japan recycling statements
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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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Appendix D. Notices
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Trademarks
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