Lenovo E425 manual

User Guide ThinkP ad Edge E425 and E525[...]

Notes: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sur e to read the following: • Safety and Warranty Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix C “Notices” on page 147 The Safety and W arranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded t o the W eb site. T o r efer to[...]

Contents Read this rst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi Conditions that requir e immediate action . . vii Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product Overview . . . . . . 1 Locating comput er controls, connectors, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F ront vie[...]

Notice on deleting data fr om your har d disk drive . 60 Using r ewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Pr otecting data against viruses . . . . . . . . 61 Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . . 63 Creating and using recovery media . . . . . . 63 Creating recovery media . . . . . . . . . 64 Using r ecovery media . . . . . . . . . . 64 P erforming[...]

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Dir ective . . . 140 German Class B compliance statement . . . 140 Kor ea Class B compliance stat ement . . . . 140 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 141 Japan compliance stat ement for p[...]

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Read this rst Be sur e to follow the important tips given her e to continue to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . F ailure to do so might lead t o discomfort or injury, or cause your computer to fail. Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. When your computer is turned on or the batt ery is charging, the b[...]

Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a comput er equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following, and make sure that the power switch is off or is blinking: • T urn it off. • P ut it in sleep mode. • P ress it in hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to the computer , and possible loss of data. Ha[...]

Conditions that requir e immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some pr oduct damage is serious enough that the pr oduct should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authoriz ed servicer . As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on.[...]

customers to install options or replace CRUs. Y ou must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. The Off stat e of a power indicat or does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zer o. Before you r emove the covers from a pr oduct equipped with a power cord, always make sure that the power is turned[...]

P ower cor ds and power adapt ers DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer . The power cords shall be safety approved. F or Germany, it shall be H05VV -F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . F or other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wr ap a power cord around a power adapter or[...]

Plugs and outlets DANGER If a r eceptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualied electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement. Do not share an electrical o[...]

General battery notices DANGER P ersonal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a coin cell battery t o provide power to the system clock. In addition, many mobile pr oducts, such as notebook computers, utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have be[...]

Lithium coin cell battery notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorr ectly r eplaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer . The batt er y contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or immerse i[...]

Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook computers can gener ate a signicant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: • When your computer is turned on or the battery is char ging, th[...]

Electrical current safety information DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconguration of this pr oduct during an electrical stor[...]

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser r adiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid dir ect e xposure to the beam. Liquid crystal display (L CD) notice CA UTION: F or products with mercury-containing uorescent lamps ([...]

DANGER Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode. Notice for users in the U.S.A. Many personal computer products and accessories contain cor ds, cables or wir es, such as power cor ds or cords to connect the accessory t o a personal computer . If this pr oduct has such a cord, cable or wire, then the following warning applies: WARNING: Hand[...]

Chapter 1. P roduct Overview This chapt er pr ovides information about the locations of connect ors, locating important pr oduct information, computer features, specications, oper ating environment, and pr einstalled software progr ams. This chapter contains the following topics: • “L ocating computer controls, connect ors, and indicators”[...]

F ront view ThinkP ad Edge E425 front view Figure 1. ThinkPad Edge E425 front view 1 UltraConnect ™ wir eless ant ennas (left) 2 Int egrated camera 3 Built-in microphone 4 UltraConnect wir eless ant ennas (right) 5 P ower switch 6 Fingerprint reader 7 System status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) 8 Built-in ster eo speaker (right) 9 T r ac[...]

3 Built-in microphone The built-in microphone captur es sound and voice when it is used with an application progr am capable of handling audio. 5 Power switch Use the power switch t o turn on the computer . T o turn off your computer , use the Start menu shutdown option. If you cannot turn off the comput er by this method, pr ess and hold the power[...]

15 V olume contr ol buttons The built-in volume contr ol buttons enable you to quickly adjust the volume or mut e the sound from your computer . F or details, r efer to the instructions in “ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys” on page 27. ThinkP ad Edge E525 front view Figure 2. ThinkPad Edge E525 front view 1 UltraConnect wir eless ant ennas (left[...]

2 Integrat ed camera Y our computer might have an int egrated camer a. By using this camer a, you can take pictures or hold a video confer ence. F or mor e information about how to use the camer a, r efer to “Using an integr ated camera” on page 45. 3 Built-in microphone The built-in microphone captur es sound and voice when it is used with an [...]

Y our computer comes with the UltraNav pointing device. The UltraNav pointing device consists of the T rackP oint pointing device and the touch pad. With the T r ackP oint pointing device, pointing, selecting, and dragging are all part of a single pr ocess that you can perform without moving your ngers fr om a typing position. Move your ngert[...]

By default, even if your computer is in sleep mode, the Always On USB connector still enables you t o charge some devices, such as iP od ® , iPhone ® , and BlackBerry ® smartphones, by attaching the devices to the connector . However , with the ac power adapter attached, if you want to char ge these devices when your computer is in hibernation m[...]

1 F an louvers (left) 2 Monitor connect or 3 USB connectors 4 eSA T A/USB combo connector 5 HDMI port 6 Combo audio jack 7 Media car d reader slot 1 F an louvers (left) The internal fan and louvers enable air t o circulat e in the comput er and cool the CPU. Note: T o avoid impeding airow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan. 2 Monitor[...]

• MultiMediaCar ds Note: Y our comput er does not support the Content P rotection for Recordable Media (CPRM) feature for SD car ds. F or details, r efer to the instructions in “Using a ash media C ard” on page 46. Bottom view Figure 5. ThinkPad Edge E425 and E525 bottom view 1 Battery 2 Memory-upgr ade slot 3 Har d disk drive 4 PCI Expres[...]

3 Hard disk drive Y our comput er might have a lar ge-capacity, customer-upgr adable har d disk drive that can meet a variety of stor age demands. T o keep the drive safe, the Active P rotection Syst em ™ progr am is installed on your computer . F or details, refer to “ Active Pr otection System” on page 21. Note: The hidden service partition[...]

F or details, refer to the instructions in “ Access Connections” on page 21. 2 F an louvers (rear) The internal fan and louvers enable air t o circulat e in the comput er and cool the CPU. Note: T o avoid impeding airow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan. Status indicators The status indicators show the current status of your com[...]

System status indicators Note: Y our computer keyboar d might look differ ent from the illustr ation above. The illuminat ed dot in the ThinkP ad logo on the outer lid of your computer and on the palm rest works as a system status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep, hibernation, or normal mode. The meaning of the indicator is as f[...]

P ower status indicator Y our computer has an indicat or that shows the status of ac power . Note: Y our computer keyboar d might look differ ent from the illustr ation above. The meaning of the indicator is as follows: • Green: The ac power adapt er is connected. • Off: The ac power adapt er is not connected. Indicators on the scr een Caps Loc[...]

Y ou can nd the machine type and model of your computer in the label as shown below: FCC ID and IC Certication number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certication number for the PCI Express Mini Car d shown on the enclosure of your computer . The FCC ID and IC Certication number label is afxed on the card installed in the PCI Express M[...]

If no integr ated wireless PCI Express Mini Car d has been preinstalled in your computer , you can install one. T o do this, follow the procedur e in “Replacing a PCI Express Mini C ard for wir eless LAN connection” on page 78. Certicate of Authenticity label The Certicate of Authenticity label for the pr einstalled operating syst em is a[...]

Memory • Double data rat e 3 synchr onous dynamic random access memory modules (DDR3 SDRAMM) Stor age device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: • Size: 14.0 inches (355.6 mm) • Resolution: – L CD: Up to 1366x768 – External monitor: Up to 2048x1536 • Brightness contr ol • Integr ated cam[...]

• T o see the system pr operties of your comput er , click Start , right-click Computer ; then select P roperties from the pull-down menu. Memory • Double data rat e 3 synchr onous dynamic random access memory modules (DDR3 SDRAMM) Stor age device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: • Size: 15.6[...]

Specications This section lists the physical specications for your computer . Size • F or ThinkPad Edge E425 models: – Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inches) – Depth: 235 mm (9.25 inches) – Height: 28.7 to 36.4 mm (1.13 t o 1.43 inches) • F or ThinkPad Edge E525 models: – Width: 380.3 mm (14.97 inches) – Depth: 248.75 mm (9.79 inches) ?[...]

– Operating: 8% to 80% – Stor age: 5% to 95% If possible, place your comput er in a well-ventilated and dry area without direct exposur e to sunshine. Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan, r adio, high-powered speakers, air conditioner , and microwave oven away from your comput er because the strong magnetic elds generat ed by [...]

the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation pr ocess completes, the application icon will be activated. T able 1. Applications in the Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools program Application Icon name Access Connections Internet Connection Active P rotection System Airbag P rotection Fingerprint Softwar e Fingerp[...]

T able 2. Applications in Control P anel (continued) Application Control Panel section Green te xt in Control P anel P ower Manager Hardwar e and Sound System and Security Lenovo - P ower Contr ols Recovery Media System and Security Lenovo - F actory Recovery Disks System Update System and Security Lenovo - Updat e and Drivers Rescue and Recovery S[...]

with hints and tips for maximum syst em performance. F or mor e information, see “Diagnosing problems” on page 113. T o start the L enovo Solution Center progr am in Windows 7, see “ Accessing applications” on page 19. Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools The L enovo ThinkV antage T ools progr am helps you work mor e easily and secur ely by providin[...]

F or instructions on accessing the P ower Manager progr am, see “ Accessing applications” on page 19. Pr oduct Recover y The Pr oduct Recovery progr am enables you to rest ore the contents of the har d disk drive to the factory default settings. F or information about how to access and use this progr am, refer to “Cr eating and using recovery[...]

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Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Registering your computer ” on page 25 • “F requently asked questions” on page 25 • “Special keys and buttons” on page 26 • “Using the UltraNav pointing device” on page 31 [...]

• T o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, cr eate and apply power plans by use of P ower Manager. • If your computer will be turned off for an ext ended period of time, you can pr event battery power from dr aining by r emoving the battery . Look for more information about using the batt ery in “P ower management”[...]

T o t oggle the F1-F12 key functionality on the Windows 7 operating system, do either of the following: • F rom Control Panel: 1. Click S tart ➙ Contr ol P anel . 2. In the icons view , click K eyboard and the Keyboar d Pr operties window is displayed. 3. Congure the key functionality as desired. • Pr essing Fn for four seconds and the Thi[...]

Microphone mute (F4) Pr ess the microphone mute key to mute or unmute all of the r ecording devices. Launching the camer a and audio settings (F5) If you press F5, the camer a and audio settings window is opened and the camer a preview is turned on. F rom this window , you can change the camera and audio settings. Display management keys Switching [...]

Note: Though your k eyboard comes with a ThinkLight icon on the space key, the ThinkLight light function is not available on ThinkP ad E425 models. Thinkpad Edge E525 special k eys Y our computer has sever al special keys 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 . T o take advantage of each function, dir ectly press the desir ed key . Notes: T o use F1-F12 as standard fu[...]

If you press F5, the camer a and audio settings window is opened and the camer a preview is turned on. F rom this window , you can change the camera and audio settings. Display management keys Switching the display output location (F6) Pr ess this k ey t o switch between the computer display and an ext ernal monit or . The following options will be[...]

• Launch calculat or • Lock operating system • Open oper ating syst em sear ch • Open Computer Using the UltraNav pointing device Y our computer comes with the UltraNav pointing device. The UltraNav pointing device consists of the T rackP oint pointing device and the touch pad, each of which is itself a pointing device with both basic and e[...]

Note: Y our computer keyboard might look slightly different from the illustr ation above. If you are not familiar with the T r ackP oint pointing device, these instructions will help you get started: 1. Place your hands in the typing position, and pr ess gently with an inde x nger or a middle nger on the pointing stick in the dir ection in wh[...]

Note: If you r eplace the keyboard, a new keyboard is shipped with the default cap. If you wish, you can keep the cap from your old keyboar d and use it on the new one. Using the touch pad The t ouch pad consists of a pad 1 and two click buttons below the T r ackP oint buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. T o move the point er 4 on the screen, sl[...]

1. Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 2. Click Hardware and Sound , and then click Mouse . 3. Click the UltraNav tab and pr oceed to customiz e the touch pad. F or details, refer to the ThinkP ad Setup help information system. Using the Ultr aNav pointing device and an e xternal mouse If you attach an ext ernal mouse to a USB connect or [...]

Checking battery status The P ower Manager batt ery gauge on the taskbar displays the percentage of batt ery power r emaining. The r ate at which you use batt ery power will determine how long you can use the batt er y of your comput er between char ges. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difcult to predict how long[...]

The battery status indicator will let you know that the batt ery is charging, and will also notify you when the battery is fully char ged. Note: T o incr ease the life of the batt ery, the computer does not start rechar ging the batt ery if the remaining power is great er than 95%. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of the batt er y, do [...]

When you are not using the wireless featur es, such as Bluet ooth or wir eless LAN, turn them off. This will help conserve power . T o turn off the wir eless features, press F9 . Enabling the wakeup function If you put your computer int o hibernation mode, and the wakeup function is disabled (this is the default setting), the computer does not cons[...]

DANGER If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by L enovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not e xpose it to excessive heat. • Do no[...]

Connecting to the network Y our comput er has one or mor e network car ds for connecting t o the Int ernet and to your company's wired LAN or wireless LAN network. Access Connections is a connectivity assistant pr ogram for creating and managing location proles. Each location pr ole st ores all the network and Internet congur ation se[...]

Tips for using the wireless LAN feature • Place your computer so that ther e are as few obstacles as possible between the wir eless LAN access point and the comput er . • F or the best connection of the wireless LAN feature, open your comput er display to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees. • If you use the wireless featur e (the 802.1[...]

Access Connections gauge stat es: wireless LAN • P ower to the wireless r adio is off or no signal. • P ower to the wir eless r adio is on. The signal str ength of the wir eless connection is poor . T o improve signal strength, move your system closer to the wireless access point. • P ower to the wir eless r adio is on. The signal str ength o[...]

T o enable the wir eless featur e, do the following: 1. Click the Access Connections wir eless status icon in the Windows notication area. 2. Click P ower On Wireless Radio . T o disable the wir eless featur e, do as follows: 1. Click the Access Connections wir eless status icon in the Windows notication area. 2. Click P ower Off Wireless Rad[...]

Note: If your computer cannot detect the ext ernal monitor , right-click on the desktop, then select Screen resolution . Click the Det ect button. Setting the monitor types T o set your monitor type, do the following: 1. Connect the e xternal monitor to the monit or connector , and then connect the monit or to an electrical outlet. 2. T urn on the [...]

Using the Extend desktop function Y our computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend deskt op function, you can display output on both the computer display and an e xternal monitor . Y ou can also display differ ent desktop images on each monit or . Y ou can use the Extend deskt op function without changing any settings. I[...]

• Compliant with Int el High Denition Audio • Recording and playback of PCM and W A V les in 16-bit or 24-bit format • Playback of a WA V le at a sample r ate of 44.1KHz to 192 KHz • Playback of MIDI les thr ough a Wave table synthesizer under Micr osoft Windows operating systems • Playback of MP3 les thr ough the Windows M[...]

Using the optical drive Note: Y our computer only supports the MultiBurner drive. MultiBurner drive This drive can r ead DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs, such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can recor d on DVD-R discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW s[...]

Removing a ash media card T o remove a ash media car d, do the following: 1. Click Show hidden icons on the taskbar . 2. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. 3. Select the corresponding it em to eject the car d from the Windows oper ating system. 4. Pr ess the car d t o eject it from your computer . 5. Remove the car d[...]

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Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapt er provides information about accessibility, comfort, and tr avelling with your comput er . This chapter contains the following topics: • “ Accessibility and comfort” on page 49 • “T raveling with your computer” on page 51 Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic pr actice is important to get[...]

caused by long periods of working in the same position. F requent, short breaks fr om your work will also help to pr event any minor discomfort associated with your working postur e. Display : P osition the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510-760 mm (20-30 inch). A void glare or reections on the display fr om overhead light[...]

Accessibility information Lenovo is committ ed to providing people with disabilities gr eater access to information and technology . As a result, the following information provides ways t o help users that have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer e xperience. Assistive technologies enable users to access inf[...]

• F or using onboar d computer or wir eless (such as Internet, Bluet ooth , etc.) service, check the services with the airline befor e boar ding the airplane. • If there ar e restrictions on the use of computers with the wir eless feature on an airplane, you need to disable it before boarding. T o disable it, refer t o the instructions in “En[...]

Chapter 4. Security This chapt er pr ovides information about how to prot ect your comput er fr om theft and unauthoriz ed use. • “ A ttaching a mechanical lock” on page 53 • “Using passwor ds” on page 53 • “Hard disk security” on page 58 • “Using a ngerprint reader” on page 58 • “Notice on deleting data fr om your ha[...]

T yping passwords If this icon is displayed, type a power -on password or a supervisor passwor d. If this icon is displayed, type a user har d disk passwor d. If you want to type a master hard disk password, do the following: 1. Pr ess F1. The icon changes to this: 2. Now type the master hard disk password. Note: T o return to the rst icon, pr e[...]

the password, follow steps 1 thr ough 7. T ype your curr ent password. When the Enter New P assword eld opens, leave it blank and pr ess Enter twice. Hard disk passwords T wo types of har d disk passwor ds help pr otect the information stor ed on the hard disk drive: • User har d disk password • Master har d disk password, which r equires a [...]

Attention: Y ou might want to note your passwords and keep them in a safe place. Otherwise, if you forget the user password, or both user and mast er passwords, Lenovo cannot r eset your passwords or recover data from the har d disk drive. Y ou must take your computer t o a Lenovo reseller or a marketing repr esentative to have the hard disk drive [...]

• If a supervisor passwor d is set, a password prompt appears when you try to start the ThinkP ad Setup progr am. Unauthoriz ed users cannot get access to congur ation data. • The system administr ator can use the supervisor password t o get access to a computer even if the user of that computer has set a power -on password. The supervisor p[...]

• T o change a password, do the following: a. In the Enter Current P assword eld, type the curr ent supervisor password. b. In the Enter New Passwor d eld, type the new supervisor password; then retype the passwor d you just enter ed to verify it in the Conrm New Password eld. • T o remove a passwor d, do the following: a. In the En[...]

3. F ollow the instructions on the scr een to enroll your ngerprint. F or details, refer to the help information system for the progr am. Swiping your nger over the reader T o swipe your nger over the reader , do the following: 1. Place the ball of your nger (the centr al part of the ngerprint) on the small cir cle above the reader .[...]

If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface of the r eader with a dry, soft, lint-fr ee cloth: • The surface of the reader is dirty or stained. • The surface of the r eader is wet. • The reader oft en fails t o enroll or authenticate your ngerprint. If your nger has any of the following conditions, you might [...]

F or disposing of data on the har d disk drive, Lenovo provides the Secure Data Disposal tool. T o download the application, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Running the application will take a couple of hours. Using rewalls If your syst em is preintalled with a r ewall progr am, it prot ects against computer Int ernet security thre[...]

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Chapter 5. Recovery over view This chapter provides information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Creating and using recovery media” on page 63 • “P erforming backup and recovery oper ations” on page 64 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 65 • “Cre[...]

Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how to creat e recovery media. Note: Y ou can cr eate recovery media using discs or ext ernal USB stor age devices. T o create r ecovery media, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ F actory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the scr een. Using [...]

P erforming a backup oper ation This section pr ovides instructions on how to perform a backup oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery progr am. T o perform a backup oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram, do the following: 1. F rom the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Pr ograms ➙ Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ Enhanced Backup an[...]

1. Make sure the comput er is turned off. 2. Repeatedly pr ess and release the F11 key when turning on the computer . When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key . 3. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay . Note: If the Rescue a[...]

1. T urn off your comput er . 2. Repeatedly press and r elease the F12 key when turning on the computer . When the S tartup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key . 3. On the S tartup Device Menu , select the desired optical drive as the rst boot device. Then, insert the r escue disc into the optical drive and pr ess Enter . The r escue medium s[...]

• If the subfolder for the device contains a le of setup information (a le with the ext ension .inf ), you can use the Add New Har dware progr am (in the Windows Contr ol P anel) to r einstall the device driver . Not all device drivers can be reinstalled by use of this progr am. In the Add New Hardwar e progr am, when pr ompted for the devi[...]

Chapter 6. Replacing devices Y ou can increase the capacity of the memory or the har d disk drive by r eplacing the original, built-in device with an optional one. Or , if you need t o, you can replace the PCI Expr ess Mini Card by following the pr ocedures in this chapter . This chapter provides information on the following topics: • “Static e[...]

Prer equisites for the procedur e DANGER If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by L enovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not e xpo[...]

4. Insert a fully char ged battery until it clicks into place 1 , and then slide the battery latch to the locked position 2 . 5. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables t o the computer . Replacing the har d disk drive Before you start, print these instructions. Y ou can replace the hard disk drive with a new one[...]

3. Remove the battery . F or more information about how t o remove the battery, r efer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 5. Remove the screws 1 , and then slide the har d disk drive 2 out. 72 User Guide[...]

6. Remove the har d disk drive by lifting the tab. 7. Place the new hard disk drive into the har d disk drive bay . 8. Slide the hard disk drive rmly into the connector 1 , and then r einstall the scr ews 2 . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 73[...]

9. Reinstall the computer cover 1 . Then tighten the scr ews 2 . 10. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69 . 11. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables t o the computer . Replacing the optical drive ThinkP ad Edge E425 B[...]

5. Remove the screw . 6. Pull out the drive. T o install a repaired drive or a new one, do the following: Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 75[...]

1. Insert the drive in the bay, and then pr ess it rmly into the connect or . 2. Reinstall the screw . 3. Reinstall the computer cover 1 . Then tighten the scr ews 2 . 76 User Guide[...]

4. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 5. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and the cables to the comput er; then turn it on. ThinkP ad Edge E525 Before you start, print these instructions. An optical drive is pr einstalled in t[...]

1. Insert the drive in the bay, and then pr ess it rmly to the connector . 2. Reinstall the scr ew 1 , and tighten it 2 . 3. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 4. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and the cables to the compu[...]

DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables befor e opening the cover of this slot. Attention: Befor e you start installing a PCI Express Mini Car d, touch a metal table or a gr ounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity fr om your body . T[...]

6. Remove the screw 1 . The car d pops up 2 . Remove the car d. 7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Expr ess Mini Car d with the corresponding sock et 1 . Pivot the card until you can snap it int o place. Secur e the card with the scr ew 2 . 8. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini C ard as shown in the dr awing. 80 User Guide[...]

9. Reinstall the computer cover 1 . Then tighten the scr ews 2 . 10. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69 . 11. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the comput er; then turn it on. Replacing a memory module Before you [...]

4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 5. If the two memory modules are alr eady in the memory slots, pr ess out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 1 , and then r emove a memory module 2 t o make room for the new one. Be sure to save it for future use. 6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory[...]

7. With the notched end of the memory module towar d the contact edge side of the socket, insert the memory module 1 into the socket at an angle of about 20 degr ees; then pr ess it in rmly 2 . Note: If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots, install it in the bottom slot. 8. Pivot the memory module downward until it sna[...]

Replacing the keyboar d Before you start, print these instructions. Y ou can use the following pr ocedures t o replace the keyboard with a new one, available as an option. Prer equisites for the procedur e DANGER During electrical storms, do not connect the cable t o or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. DANGER Electric current fr[...]

5. Remove the screws 1 and 2 . 6. Push hard in the dir ection shown by the arr ows 1 in the dr awing t o unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The keyboard will open up slightly 2 . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 85[...]

7. Remove the cables 2 and 4 by ipping the connect ors 1 and 3 upwar ds. Now the keyboard has been r emoved. Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the cables 1 and 3 by ipping the connectors 2 and 4 downwards. 86 User Guide[...]

2. Insert the keyboard. Make sure that the r ear edge of the keyboard is under the fr ame, as shown by the arr ows. 3. Slide the keyboar d as shown by the arrows. 4. Reinstall the screws 1 and 2 . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 87[...]

5. Reinstall the computer cover 1 . Then tighten the scr ews 2 . 6. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69 . 7. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the comput er; then turn it on. ThinkP ad Edge E525 Removing the keyboa[...]

5. Remove the screws 1 and 2 . 6. Push hard in the dir ection shown by the arr ows 1 in the dr awing t o unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The keyboard will open up slightly 2 . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 89[...]

7. Remove the cables 2 and 4 by ipping the connect ors 1 and 3 upwar ds. Now the keyboard has been r emoved. Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the cables 1 and 3 by ipping the connectors 2 and 4 downwards. 90 User Guide[...]

2. Insert the keyboard. Make sure that the r ear edge of the keyboard is under the fr ame, as shown by the arr ows. 3. Slide the keyboar d as shown by the arrows. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 91[...]

4. Reinstall the screws 1 and 2 . 5. Reinstall the computer cover 1 . Then tighten the scr ews 2 . 6. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 7. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the comput er; then turn it on. 92 Use[...]

Chapter 7. Advanced conguration While it is important to prot ect les, data, and settings that are on the hard disk drive, you might also need to install a new oper ating syst em, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI BIOS, or recover pr einstalled software. This information will help you handle your computer with proper car e a[...]

• Germany: GR • Italy: IT • Japan: JP • Netherlands: NL • Norway: NO • Spain: SP • Sweden: SV • T aiwan and Hong K ong: TC • United States: US Installing Windows 7 oper ating system T o install Windows 7 oper ating system and its relat ed software on your computer , do the following: 1. Start the ThinkP ad Setup progr am. 2. Selec[...]

not true: If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual-core pr ocessor and install it on a computer with a single-cor e processor , you cannot get access to the hard disk drive. Installing device drivers T o install device drivers, go t o: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media car d r eader T o us[...]

The following is an e xample of the ThinkP ad Setup progr am main menu. 4. Using the cursor keys, move to an it em you want to change. When the it em you want is highlighted, press Enter . A submenu is displayed. 5. Change the items you wish t o change. T o change the value of an item, press the + or - key . If the it em has a submenu, you can disp[...]

• Keyboar d/Mouse : Set the keyboard and the mouse related functions. • Display : Specify the settings for display output. • P ower : Set power management r elated functions. • Beep and Alarm : Enable or disable the audio related functions. • Serial A T A (SA T A) : Specify the settings for the har d disk drive. Date/Time menu If you need[...]

Note: Hard Disk 1 means the hard disk drive built int o your computer . The L ock UEFI BIOS Settings option enables or disables the function that protects items in the ThinkP ad Setup progr am from being changed by a user who does not have the supervisor passwor d. By default, this is set to Disabled . If you set the supervisor password and enable [...]

Boot submenu The following list, showing the or der in which devices will be started up, is always displayed. E ven devices that are not attached to or installed on your computer ar e listed. F or each device that is attached to or installed on the comput er , information about it is present ed after the colon. 1. USB CD: 2. USB FDD: 3. A T API CD0[...]

Cong menu items T able 4. Cong menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Ethernet LAN Option ROM • Disabled • Enabled Loads the Ethernet LAN Option ROM t o enable startup fr om an integr ated network device. Network Wireless LAN and WiMAX Radio • On • Off If you select “On, ” the internal wireless r adio is turned on. I[...]

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Change to “F1–F12 keys” • Default • Legacy If you select “Default, ” pressing F1–F12 initiat es special functions illustr ated on each key . If you select “Legacy, ” you can use F1–F12 as standard function k eys. Boot Display Device • ThinkP a[...]

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments P ower Control Beep • Disabled • Enabled If this function is enabled, a beep sounds when the computer ent ers a power management mode, when it resumes oper ational mode, and when the ac power adapter is connected or disconnected. Low Battery Alarm • Disabled ?[...]

T able 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments nd that an application progr am does not run correctly, select “Disabled” and reset the setting. Intel Virtualization T echnology • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Enabled, ” a VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) can utilize the additional har dware capab[...]

T able 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments • P ermanently Disabled optional monitoring service from Absolute Softwar e. Note: If you set the Computrace module activation to “P ermanently Disabled, ” you will be unable t o enable this setting again. Startup menu items T able 6. Startup menu items Menu i[...]

T able 6. Startup menu items (continued) Menu item Selection Comments Note: Y ou can also enter the “Diagnostic” mode by pr essing Esc during POS T . Option Keys Display • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Disabled, ” then the message “T o interrupt normal startup, press Enter” is not displayed during the POS T . Boot Device List F1[...]

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Chapter 8. P reventing problems An important part of owning a ThinkP ad notebook computer is maint enance. With proper car e, you can avoid common problems. The chapt er provides information that can help you keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing pr oblems” on page 107 • “Making sure device drivers are curr[...]

have your machine model type, serial number and the computer in fr ont of you. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it is helpful to have the error screen on or the message written down. Making sur e device drivers are current Device drivers are pr ograms that contain instructions for the oper ating syst em about how t o operate or “ dr[...]

Be careful about where and how you work DANGER Y our computer has an E thernet connector . T o avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable t o the Ethernet connector . • Stor e packing materials safely out of the r each of childr en to pr event the risk of suffocation fr om plastic bags. • Keep your comput er away fro[...]

• Stor e your e xternal and removable hard disk or optical drives in the appropriat e containers or packaging when they are not being used. • Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity fr om your body . The static electricity could damage the device[...]

5. Wipe the surface to remove the detergent. 6. Rinse the sponge with clean running wat er . 7. Wipe the cover with the clean sponge. 8. Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9. Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any bers from the cloth. Cleaning your computer keyboard T o clean the comput er keyboar d, do the f[...]

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Chapter 9. T roubleshooting computer problems This chapt er provides information on what t o do if you experience a pr oblem with your computer . This chapter contains the following topics: • “Diagnosing pr oblems” on page 113 • “T roubleshooting” on page 114 Diagnosing problems If you e xperience pr oblems with your computer , use diag[...]

When the application is launched, select a diagnostic test to run. If ther e is any problem, besides the err or messages, a guidance also will be displayed to guide you to x the problem. F or additional information, r efer to the ThinkV antage T oolbo x help system. Note: If you are unable to isolate and r epair the pr oblem yourself aft er runn[...]

If the computer still does not start up, call the Customer Support Center and a Customer Support specialist will assist you. Spills on the keyboar d With a mobile computer , ther e are incr eased chances of spilling liquids on the keyboard. Because most liquids conduct electricity, liquid spilled on the keyboard could create numerous short circuits[...]

Solution : The EEPROM checksum is not corr ect (block # 4 and 5). The syst em boar d should be r eplaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced. • Message : 0190: Critical low-battery error . Solution : The comput er turns off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and charge the batte[...]

• Message : 0251: System CMOS checksum bad. Solution : The syst em CMOS might have been corrupted by an application progr am. The computer uses the default settings. Run ThinkP ad Setup to recongur e the settings. If you still see the same err or code, have the computer serviced. • Message : 0260: System timer err or . Solution : Have the co[...]

• Message : 2110: Read error on HDD0 (Main HDD). Solution : The har d disk drive is not working. Have the har d disk drive serviced. • Message : The power-on password pr ompt Solution : A power -on password or a supervisor password is set. T ype the password and pr ess Enter to use the computer (refer to “Using passwor ds” on page 53). If t[...]

Excluded from boot order Open ThinkPad Setup and add the device to boot order . Errors without messages • Problem : My scr een k eeps blanking when I do not want it t o. Solution : Y ou can disable any syst em timers, such as the L CD turn-off timer or the blank timer by doing the following: 1. Start P ower Manager. 2. Click the P ower plan tab, [...]

Beep errors T able 7. Beep errors Problem Solution One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep Make sur e that memory modules ar e installed corr ectly . If they ar e, and you still hear the beeps, have the comput er serviced. One long and two short beeps The video function has a problem. Have the com[...]

3. Click Update Driver Software , and then follow the instructions on the screen. – The switch port and the adapter have the same duple x setting. If you congured the adapter for full duple x, make sure the switch port is also congur ed for full duplex. Setting the wr ong duplex mode can degr ade performance, cause data loss, or result in l[...]

• Problem : PIM (P ersonal Information Manager) it ems sent from Windows 7 oper ating system cannot be received correctly int o the address book of any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Solution : Windows 7 operating syst em sends PIM items in XML format, but most Bluet ooth-enabled devices handle PIM items in vC ard format. If another Bluetooth-en[...]

Solution : Do the following: – Pr ess F6 to bring up the image. – If you are using the ac power adapter , or using the battery and the P ower Manager battery gauge shows that the battery is not depleted, press F8 to make the scr een brighter . – If your comput er is in sleep mode, pr ess Fn to resume fr om the sleep mode. – If the pr oblem [...]

3. Refer t o the manual shipped with the ext ernal monitor to check the resolutions and refr esh r ates that are supported. – If the ext ernal monit or supports the same r esolution as the computer display or a higher r esolution, view output on the e xternal monit or or on both the external monitor and the comput er display . – If the external[...]

Note: T o change the color settings, select the Monitor tab, then set Colors . 16. Click OK . • Problem : The screen is unreadable or distorted. Solution : Make sur e that the monitor information is correct. (Refer to the “Solution” to “P roblem: Y ou cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your e xternal monitor . ” on pag[...]

Solution : If you use the Extend desktop function, disable it, and change the display output location. If a DVD movie or a video clip is playing, stop the playback, close the application, and then change the display output location. • Problem : If you use the Extend desktop function, you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refr esh rat e on [...]

Solution : The control is designed to compensate for minor differ ences in balance and does not completely mute either channel. • Problem : There is no volume control for MIDI sound in the V olume Mix er window . Solution : Use the hardwar e volume contr ol. This is because the built-In synthesizer software does not support the contr ol. • Prob[...]

If a quick charger is available, use it t o charge the over -discharged battery pack. If the batt ery pack cannot be fully char ged in 24 hours, use a new battery pack. Problem: Y our comput er shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, or your computer operat es after the battery status indicator shows empty . Solution : Dischar g[...]

a. Disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables from the computer . b. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over . c. Remove the battery . Refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 69. d. Remove the memory module. Refer t o “Replacing a memory module” on page 81. e. Remove the PCI Expr ess Mini Car d. Refer to “Replacing a [...]

If the battery is charged and the temper ature is within r ange, have the computer serviced. • Problem : The message “ critical low-battery err or ” is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off. Solution : The batt ery power is getting low . Connect the ac power adapter t o the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet, or r epla[...]

Problem: The hard disk drive does not work. Solution : On the startup menu of ThinkP ad Setup, make sur e that the hard disk drive is on the “Boot priority order” list. If it is on the “Excluded from boot or der ” list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list and press the Shift+1 key . This moves the entry to the “Boot priori[...]

• Problem : WinDVD8 has an HD DVD tab, but I cannot use it. Solution : Y our computer does not support an HD DVD drive. Software problems Problem: An application does not run correctly . Solution : Make sur e that the pr oblem is not being caused by the application. Check that your computer has the minimum requir ed memory to run the application.[...]

Chapter 10. Getting support There is mor e to owning a ThinkP ad Notebook than having a powerful, portable comput er . This chapter provides information about getting help and support fr om Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Before you contact L enovo” on page 133 • “Getting help and service” on page 134 • “Pur c[...]

Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about L enovo products, you will nd a wide variety of sour ces available from L enovo to assist you. This section contains information about wher e to go for additional information about L enovo and our pr oducts, what to do if you e xperience[...]

Calling L enovo If you have tried to corr ect the problem yourself and still need help, during the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone thr ough the Customer Support Center . The following services ar e available during the warranty period: • Pr oblem determination - T rained personnel ar e available t o assist you with [...]

T o shop at Lenovo, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html Pur chasing additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for L enovo and non-Lenovo hardwar e, oper ating syst ems, and application pr ograms; network setup and services; upgr aded or ext ended har dwar[...]

Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related information Wireless inter operability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini C ard is designed to be interoper able with any wir eless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code K eying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal F r equency Division Multiple xing (OFDM) r adio t[...]

Due to the fact that integr ated wir eless cards operat e within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and r ecommendations, Lenovo believes they ar e safe for use by consumers. These standar ds and recommendations reect the consensus of the scientic community and r esult from deliberations of panels and committ ees of scie[...]

Locating wireless regulatory notices F or mor e information about the wireless regulat ory notices, r efer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer . If your comput er is shipped without the Regulatory Notice , you can nd it on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkP adUserGuides Export classication notice This product is sub[...]

European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This pr oduct is in conformity with the prot ection requir ements of EU Council Dir ective 2004/108/EC on the appro ximation of the laws of the Member S tates relating to electr omagnetic compatibility . Lenovo cannot accept r esponsibility for any failur e t o satisfy the p[...]

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for pr oducts which connect to the power mains with r ated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo pr oduct service information for T aiwan Additional regulat or y information F or additional regulat ory information, r efer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your comp[...]

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Appendix B. WEEE and recycling stat ements Lenovo encour ages owners of information technology equipment to r esponsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of progr ams and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on pr oduct r ecycling offerings can be found on Lenovo[...]

Recycling Services, for the collecting, r euse, and r ecycling of disused comput ers and monit ors. F or details, visit the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/services_warranty/jp/ja/r ecycle/pcrecycle/. Pursuant t o the Law for Pr omotion of Effective Utilization of Resour ces, the collecting and recycling of home-used computers and monitor[...]

Battery recycling information for T aiwan Battery recycling information for the Unit ed States and C anada Battery r ecycling information for the Eur opean Union Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batt eries are labeled in accordance with European Dir ective 2006/66/EC concerning b[...]

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Appendix C. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or featur es discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a L enovo pr oduct, progr am, or service is not intended to state or imply that only th[...]

T rademarks The following terms ar e tr ademarks of L enovo in the United S tates, other countries, or both: Lenovo Access Connections Active P rotection System Rescue and Recovery ThinkP ad ThinkV antage T rackP oint UltraConnect UltraNav Intel is a trademark of Intel Corpor ation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Bing, BitL ocker , a[...]

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