Lenovo L430 manual

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    User Guide ThinkP ad L430 and L530[...]

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    Notes: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sur e to r ead and understand the following: • Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix E “Notices” on page 167 The Safety, W arranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded [...]

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    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 computer contr ols, connectors, featur es, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F r[...]

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    Creating and using a r escue medium . . . . 64 Reinstalling preinstalled progr ams and device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Solving recovery pr oblems . . . . . . . . 66 Recovery overview for the Windows 8 oper ating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Chapter 6. Replacing devices . . . . . 69 Static electricity prevention . [...]

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    Appendix A. Regulat or y information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Wireless r elated information . . . . . . . . . 153 Location of the Ultr aConnect wireless antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Locating wir eless regulatory notices . . . . 155 Export classication notice . . . . . . . . . . 155 Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iv User Guide[...]

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

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

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

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    sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged fr om any power source. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center . Although ther e ar e no moving parts in your computer after the power cor d has been disconnect ed, the following warnings are r equired for your safety . CA UTION: Hazardous moving[...]

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    T o prevent possible overheating, do not cover the power adapter with clothing or other objects when the power adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that ext ension cords, surge pr otectors, unint erruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requir eme[...]

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    Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are pr esent inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a pr oblem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. External devices CA UTION: Do not connect or disconnect any e xternal device cables other than USB whil[...]

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    • Keep it away from children. • Do not drop the batt er y pack. Do not put the battery pack in tr ash that is disposed of in landlls. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations. The battery pack should be stored at r oom t emperature, charged to appr oximately 30 to 50% of capacity . We recommend that batt er [...]

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    from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest; and be careful not to use the k eyboard for any ext ended length of time. • Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near ammable materials or in explosive environments. • V entilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are pr ovided with the product for safety, comfort, [...]

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    DANGER Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. T o connect: 1. T urn everything OFF . 2. First, attach all cables t o devices. 3. A ttach signal cables to connectors. 4. A ttach power cor ds to outlets. 5. T urn devices ON. T o disconnect:[...]

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    CA UTION: Excessive sound pr essure fr om earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equaliz er to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level. Ther efore, to prot ect your hearing, adjust the equaliz er to an appr opriate level. Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long[...]

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    Chapter 1. P roduct Overview This chapter pr ovides information about the locations of connectors, locations of important pr oduct labels, computer features, specications, oper ating environment, and pr einstalled ThinkV antage ® T echnologies and other softwar e pr ograms. This chapter contains the following topics: • “L ocating comput er [...]

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    11 Fn key 12 PCI Express Mini Car d slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX card 13 Volume control butt ons 14 Black butt on 1 Integrated camer a (on some models) Some models have an int egrated camera. Use the camer a to take pictur es or hold a video confer ence. F or more information about how to use the camera, see “Using the integr ated camer a” on pa[...]

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    7 Bluetooth card If your computer is equipped with a Bluetooth card, use the Bluet ooth feature to connect peripher al devices to your comput er for data tr ansfer or other operation. F or mor e information, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 36. 11 Fn key Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkP ad ® function keys, such as locking the computer ,[...]

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    1 Security k eyhole 2 Always On USB connector 3 Optical drive 4 Combo audio jack 5 Media card r eader slot 1 Security k eyhole Pur chase a security cable and lock that t this k eyhole t o lock your computer to a stationary object t o prot ect your comput er fr om theft. 2 Always On USB connector By default, the Always On USB connect or enables y[...]

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    Left-side view Figure 3. ThinkPad L430 and L530 left-side view 1 F an louvers 2 Video gr aphics arr ay (VGA) connector 3 Mini DisplayP ort connector 4 USB 3.0 connector 5 USB 2.0 connector 6 ExpressCar d slot (on some models) 1 F an louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulat e in the comput er and cool the centr al pr ocessor . Not[...]

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    Note: When you attach a USB cable t o the connector , ensure that the USB mark is to the upper side. Otherwise the connect or might be damaged. 6 ExpressCard slot (on some models) Y our comput er has an Expr essCard slot for a 54 mm-wide ExpressC ard. F or details, refer t o the instructions in “Using an ExpressC ard or a ash media card” on [...]

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    Note: The hidden service partition is the r eason why ther e is less fr ee space than e xpected on your har d disk drive or solid-state drive. This r eduction is more noticeable on the solid-state drive because of its smaller capacity . 5 Memory-upgrade slot Y ou can incr ease the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in t[...]

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    2 P ower jack Connect the ac power adapter to the power jack to pr ovide ac power to the computer and charge the battery . 3 F an louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulat e in the comput er and cool the centr al pr ocessor . Note: T o avoid impeding airow , do not place any obstacle in front of the fan. Status indicators Y our[...]

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    1 Sleep status indicat or • Green: The computer is in sleep mode. • Blinking green: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode, or is r esuming normal oper ation. 2 Battery status indicator • Green : The batt er y char ge level is 20% or more. • Orange : The battery charge level is between 5% and 20%. • F ast blinking orange : The[...]

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    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 Expr ess Mini Car d shown on the enclosur e of your comput er . The FCC ID and IC Certication number label is afxed on the car d installed in the PCI Expre[...]

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    If no integr ated wireless PCI Express Mini Car d has been pr einstalled in your comput er , you can install one. T o do this, follow the procedur e in “Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection” on page 86 or “Replacing or installing the PCI Express Mini Car d for wir eless WAN connection” on page 88. Certica[...]

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    F eatures This section pr ovides information about the computer features. Processor T o view the pr ocessor information of your comput er , do the following: • F or Windows 7: Click Start , right-click Computer . Then click Properties . • F or Windows 8: Move the cursor to the t op-right or bott om-right corner of the screen to display the char[...]

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    Interface • External monitor connectors (VGA and Mini DisplayP ort) • Combo audio jack (st ereo headphone or headset) • USB connectors (USB 3.0 supported) • Always On USB connector • RJ45 Ethernet connect or • 4-in-1 digital media car d r eader • ExpressC ard slot (on some models) • Mini PCI Expr essCard slot for Wireless W AN card [...]

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    • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 t o 240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack Battery life F or the percentage of r emaining battery power , check the battery status icon in the Windows notication area. Operating environment This section provides information about oper ating envir onment of your computer [...]

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    Accessing Lenovo progr ams on the W indows 7 oper ating syst em On the Windows 7 oper ating system, you can access Lenovo progr ams from either the L enovo ThinkV antage T ools pr ogram or fr om Contr ol P anel. Accessing Lenovo progr ams fr om the L enovo ThinkV antage T ools progr am T o access Lenovo pr ograms fr om the Lenovo ThinkV antage T oo[...]

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    T able 2. Programs in Control P anel Progr am Control Panel section Green text in Control P anel Access Connections Network and Internet Lenovo - Internet Connection Active P rotection System System and Security Hardwar e and Sound Lenovo - Airbag P rotection Client Security Solution System and Security Lenovo - Enhanced Security Communications Uti[...]

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    • Lenovo QuickLaunch • Lenovo Support • Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools • P assword Manager • System Update Note: The P assword Manager progr am is not preinstalled on your Windows 8 comput ers. Y ou can download it from the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support. F or an intr oduction t o these progr ams, see “ An intr oduct[...]

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    • Lenovo Settings Use the Lenovo Settings progr am to enhance your computing e xperience by turning your computer into a portable hotspot, conguring camer a and audio settings, optimizing your power settings, and creating and managing multiple network pr oles. • Lenovo Mobile Access The Lenovo Mobile Access progr am enables you to manage [...]

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    progr am, opening a W eb page, opening a le, and so on. Y ou also can use the SimpleT ap progr am t o access the Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various pr ograms and computer softwar e. T o start the SimpleT ap pr ogram in a quick way, do any of the following: – Click the r ed SimpleT ap launch point on the desktop. The red launc[...]

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    20 User Guide[...]

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    Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the comput er components. It contains the following topics: • “Registering your computer” on page 21 • “F requently asked questions” on page 21 • “Special keys and buttons” on page 23 • “Using the Ultr aNav pointing device” on page 26 • “P [...]

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    How can I use battery power more effectively? • T o conserve power , or t o suspend operation without e xiting progr ams or saving les, see “P ower -saving modes” on page 31 . • T o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, change power plan settings. See “Managing your battery power” on page 31. • If your comp[...]

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    Special k eys and buttons Y our comput er has several special keys and buttons to help you work more easily and effectively . F unction k ey combinations T o use the Fn key combinations, press and hold the Fn key 1 , then press one of the function keys 2 . Release both keys. P ower conservation Fn+F4 Put your computer into sleep mode. T o return t [...]

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    Launching the camer a and audio settings • Fn+F6 – F or Windows 7: Open the Communications settings window , in which you can pr eview your video image, take a snapshot of your current image, and change the camera and audio settings. – F or Windows 8: Start the L enovo Settings pr ogram. T o use the camer a or change the camera settings, clic[...]

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    V olume and mute buttons Y ou can adjust the sound level of your comput er by using the following thr ee buttons: 1 Speak er mute button : Pr ess this key to mute the sound of your comput er . If you mut e the sound and then turn off your computer , the sound will r emain muted when you turn on your computer again. T o turn on the sound, press the [...]

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    Windows key On the Windows 7 operating syst em, pr ess the Windows key t o open the S tart menu. On the Windows 8 operating system, pr ess the Windows key to switch between the curr ent workspace and the Start scr een. Y ou can also use the Windows key together with another key t o achieve other functions. F or details, r efer to the help informati[...]

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    Using the T r ackP oint pointing device The T r ackP oint pointing device consists of a pointing stick 1 on the keyboard and three click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. T o move the cursor 5 on the scr een, you apply pr essure to the nonslip cap on the pointing stick in any direction par allel to the keyboard; the pointing stick itself does [...]

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    Note: If you r eplace the keyboar d, a new keyboard is shipped with the default cap. If you wish, you can keep the cap from your old keyboard and use it on the new one. Using the touch pad The t ouch pad of your comput er supports multi-t ouch with which you can zoom in, zoom out, scroll or rotat e on the screen while browsing the Internet or r ead[...]

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    Disabling the T rackP oint pointing device or the touch pad T o disable the T r ackP oint pointing device or the touch pad, do the following: 1. Go to Contr ol P anel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ UltraNav . 2. T o disable the T rackP oint pointing device, clear the check bo x for Enable T rackP oint .T o disable the touch pad, clear t[...]

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    The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components: 1. The tr ansformer pack that converts ac power for use with the computer . 2. The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the tr ansformer pack. Attention: Using an impr oper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer . T o use the ac power adapt er ,[...]

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    Managing your battery power T o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, adjust your power plan settings. T o access power plan settings, do the following: • F or Windows 7: Start the P ower Manager progr am and then click the Power Plan tab. F or instructions on how to start the P ower Manager pr ogram, see “ Accessing L [...]

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    Enabling the wakeup function If you put your computer into hibernation mode, and the wakeup function is disabled (this is the default setting), the comput er does not consume any power . If the wakeup function is enabled, it consumes a small amount of power . T o enable the function, do the following: 1. Go to Contr ol P anel and click System and S[...]

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    DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an e xplosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specied by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modied batt er y pack is not covered by the warranty . DANGER If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced,[...]

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    DANGER There is a danger of an e xplosion if the backup battery is incorr ectly placed. The lithium battery contains lithium and can e xplode if it is not pr operly handled, or disposed of. Replace only with a battery of the same type. T o avoid possible injury or death, Do not: (1) throw or immerse into water , (2) allow it to heat to more than 10[...]

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    Wireless W AN Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN), using cellular networks for data tr ansmission, enables you to establish wireless connections over r emote public or private networks. These connections can be maintained over a large geogr aphical ar ea, such as a city or an entir e country, by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite syst[...]

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    Attention: • If you want to use the wir eless features on an airplane, check the wireless services with the airline before boarding the airplane. • If ther e ar e restrictions on the use of comput er wireless featur es on an airplane, you need to disable your computer wir eless features befor e boarding. T o disable the wir eless featur es, see[...]

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    – P ower t o the wireless r adio is on. The signal strength of the wir eless connection is mar ginal. – P ower t o the wir eless r adio is on. The signal str ength of the wireless connection is ex cellent. • Access Connections gauge stat es: wireless WAN – No signal – Signal level 1 – Signal level 2 – Signal level 3 Access Connections[...]

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    Note: If you have trouble in making a connection, try moving your computer closer to your wir eless access point. Enabling or disabling the wir eless feature T o enable or disable the wireless features, do the following: • F or Windows 7: Press Fn+F5 to open the wir eless r adio switchboar d. T urn on or turn off the wireless feature as desir ed.[...]

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    Setting the monitor types T o set your monitor type, do the following: 1. Connect the ext ernal monit or t o the monit or connector , and then connect the monit or t o an electrical outlet. 2. T urn on the e xternal monitor . 3. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution . Note: If your computer cannot det ect the e xternal monitor , c[...]

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    • Before you attach the DVI monitor , ensur e that the comput er is attached t o the e xpansion unit and the system works pr operly . T o attach the DVI monitor , do the following: 1. T urn off the computer . 2. Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector of the expansion unit, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 3. T urn on th[...]

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    Setting up a presentation T o display information and make pr esentations, you can attach a data pr ojector to your comput er thr ough the VGA connect or on your computer . Note: It may take sever al seconds before the pr ojector displays the image. If you do not see your desktop displayed after 60 seconds, try pr essing Fn+F7 to switch between dif[...]

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    Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature Some ThinkP ad not ebook comput ers support the NVIDIA Optimus Gr aphics feature. T o achieve the best balance between the comput er performance and a long batt ery life, depending on the graphics quality demand of the running pr ogram and the settings of the power plan that you use, the NVIDIA Optimus Gr a[...]

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    Y ou also can use the int egrated camer a with other pr ograms that pr ovide featur es such as phot ographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. T o use the integrat ed camer a with other progr ams, open one of the progr ams and start the photogr aphing, video capturing, or video confer encing function. Then, the camer a will start aut omati[...]

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    • Do not insert an Expr essCard while the comput er is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the computer might not r espond when you try to resume using it. T o install a car d, do the following: 1. Locat e the appr opriate type of slot for your car d. See “Locating comput er contr ols, connect ors, features, and indicat ors” on page[...]

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    Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and traveling with your computer . • “ Accessibility and comfort” on page 45 • “T raveling with your computer” on page 47 Accessibility and comfort Good er gonomic pr actice is important to get the most from your personal comput er and to a[...]

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    screen clean and set the brightness t o levels that enable you to see the screen clearly . P ress Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 t o adjust display brightness. Head position : K eep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutr al (vertical, or upright) position. Chair : Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment. Use chair adjustments[...]

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    Assistive technologies Some accessibility t echnologies are available thr ough the Accessibility Options pr ogram. Depending on your oper ating system, the number of accessibility options available varies. In general, accessibility options enhance the way users with hearing, vision, or mobility limitations navigate and use their computer . F or e x[...]

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    • External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one • Ethernet cable • Extra batt ery, charged • A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and prot ection • External stor age device If you are tr aveling to another country, you might want to consider an ac power adapt er for the country t o which you are tr aveling. T o purc[...]

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    Chapter 4. Security This chapter provides information about how t o protect your computer fr om theft and unauthorized use. • “ A ttaching a mechanical lock” on page 49 • “Using passwords” on page 49 • “Hard disk security” on page 54 • “Setting the security chip” on page 55 • “Using the ngerprint reader” on page 56 [...]

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    1. P ress F1. The icon changes to this: 2. T ype the master har d disk password. Note: T o r eturn t o the icon , press F1 again. P ower-on password Y ou can set a power -on password to help pr otect your computer against access by unauthorized users. If you set a power-on password, the passwor d prompt is displayed on the scr een whenever you turn[...]

  • Page 67

    tells each user the passwor d for his or her computer . The user can then change the user passwor d as desired, but the administr ator still can get access by using the mast er passwor d. Note: When a master har d disk passwor d is set, only the administr ator can r emove the user hard disk password. Setting a hard disk password 1. P rint these ins[...]

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    Changing or removing a hard disk password F ollow steps 1 through 7 in “Setting a hard disk password” on page 51, typing your password t o get access to the ThinkP ad Setup pr ogram. T o change or r emove the user har d disk passwor d, do the following: • T o change the hard disk password, type the curr ent passwor d in the Enter Current P as[...]

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    – Enabling or disabling the W ake on LAN and Flash over LAN featur es – Enabling or disabling the Internal Network Option ROM feature – Changing date and time – Enabling or disabling the L ock UEFI BIOS Settings featur e – Enabling or disabling the P assword at unattended boot feature – Specifying the minimum length for power -on passwo[...]

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    b. In the Enter New Password eld, type the new supervisor passwor d; then retype the passwor d you just enter ed t o verify it in the Conrm New P assword eld. Press Ent er . • T o r emove a password, do the following: a. In the Enter Current P assword eld, type the curr ent supervisor password and press Ent er . b. Leave the Enter New[...]

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    T o check the BitLocker status, go to Control P anel and click System and Security ➙ BitL ocker Drive Encryption . F or details about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, see the help information system of the Windows operating syst em, or search for “Micr osoft Windows BitL ocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide” on the Microsoft W eb sit [...]

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    3. T urn your computer off and then turn it on again. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. The ThinkP ad Setup program main menu opens. 5. Using the cursor k eys, move to Security . The Security menu opens. 6. Using the cursor keys, move to Security Chip , and press Enter . The Security Chip submenu opens. 7. Using the cursor keys, move [...]

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    2. Apply light pr essure and swipe your nger acr oss the r eader in one smooth motion. Logging on t o the system After you enr oll your ngerprint, log on to the system as follows: 1. T urn your computer off and then on again. 2. When prompted, swipe your nger over the r eader . 3. On request, type your windows password. The enrolled nge[...]

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    • A nger is used that has not been enrolled. T o impr ove the situation, try the following: • Clean or wipe your hands to r emove any e xcess dirt or moisture fr om the ngers. • Enroll and use a differ ent nger for authentication. • If your hands ar e t oo dry, apply lotion t o them. Notice on deleting data from your hard disk driv[...]

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    F or mor e information about how t o use the r ewall pr ogram, r efer t o the help information system of the progr am. Pr otecting data against viruses Y our comput er is pr einstalled with an antivirus pr ogram so you can detect and eliminate viruses. The antivirus progr am is designed to help you detect and eliminat e viruses. Lenovo pr ovides[...]

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    Chapter 5. Recovery overview This chapt er pr ovides information about the recovery solutions. Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating syst em This section provides information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo on the Windows 7 operating syst em. Notes: • There ar e a variety of methods to choose from when considering how t [...]

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    Using recovery media This section pr ovides instructions on how to use recovery media. Y ou can use r ecovery media t o rest ore the computer t o the fact ory default settings only . Y ou can use recovery media to put the computer in an oper ational state aft er all other methods of r ecovery have failed. Attention: When you use r ecovery media to [...]

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    P erforming a recovery operation This section pr ovides instructions on how to perform a r ecovery oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery progr am on differ ent oper ating systems. T o perform a r ecovery oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram, do the following: 1. F r om the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ L enovo T[...]

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    4. Do one of the following: • T o rescue les from your hard disk drive or fr om a backup, click Rescue les and follow the instructions on the scr een. • T o r estore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to r estore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, click Restore your system and follow the instructi[...]

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    1. Attach the USB har d disk drive to one of the USB connect ors on your comput er . 2. Repeatedly pr ess and release the F12 key when turning on the computer . When the Boot Menu opens, r elease the F12 key . 3. On the Boot Menu , select the USB hard disk drive as the rst boot device and press Enter . The rescue medium starts. When the r escue [...]

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    Solving r ecover y problems If you ar e unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows envir onment, do one of the following: • Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Using a rescue medium” on page 64 . • Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need t o r estor[...]

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    T o use the advanced startup options, do the following: 1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Gener al . 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ T roubleshoot ➙ Advanced options . 3. Restart your comput er following the instructi[...]

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    Chapter 6. Replacing devices This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace some har dware for your computer . • “Static electricity prevention” on page 69 • “Replacing the battery” on page 69 • “Replacing the SIM card” on page 71 • “Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 72 • “Repla[...]

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    Note: If an unauthorized battery is installed, the following message will be displayed: “The batt er y installed is not supported by this system and will not char ge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo batt ery for this syst em. ” Read the following prer equisites befor e you replace the battery . Prer equisites for the procedur[...]

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    4. Insert a fully char ged batt ery until it clicks into place 1 as shown, and then slide the batt ery latch to the locked position 2 . 5. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the comput er Replacing the SIM card Before you start, print these instructions. Y our comput er may requir e a SIM car d to establi[...]

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    4. Locat e the SIM car d slot inside the batt ery compartment. Gently push the car d t o r emove it fr om the computer . 5. Hold the new card with the metal contact facing upwar d and going int o the slot rst. Then, insert the car d rmly int o the slot until you hear a click. 6. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then rec[...]

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    • Do not apply pr essure to the cover of the drive. • Do not touch the connector . • Before removing the har d disk drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then turn the comput er off. • Never remove the drive while the computer is oper ating, in sleep or hibernation mode. T o replace the har d disk drive or solid-state [...]

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    7. Insert the har d disk drive or solid-state drive int o the slot. 8. Slide the har d disk drive or solid-stat e drive rmly int o place. 9. Reinstall the cover of the slot, and tighten the scr ews. 10. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables. Replacing the keyboard Before you st[...]

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    Removing a keyboard T o r emove the keyboard, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer , then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer . W ait for three t o ve minutes to let the computer cool befor e you start the following pr ocedures. 2. Ensure to r emove any card inserted in the Media card r eader . Close the compu[...]

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    7. P ush har d in the direction shown by the arrows 1 to unlatch the fr ont side of the keyboar d. The keyboard will be detached slightly . 8. Car efully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the k eyboard above the computer , and then detach the connect or . Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following[...]

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    1. Attach the connector . 2. Insert the new keyboar d. Ensur e that the rear edge of the k eyboard is under the fr ame. 3. Slide the keyboar d in the dir ection shown by the arrows. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 77[...]

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    4. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over . Reinstall the scr ews. 5. Reinstall the cover back into place and tighten the scr ews. 6. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing and installing a memory module Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to m[...]

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    3. Remove the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 4. Remove the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboar d” on page 74. 5. If a memory module is alr eady installed in the memory slot, r elease the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Then r emove it. Save the r emoved memory module for future use. 6. Find the not[...]

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    10. Reinstall the cover back in place, and tighten the screws. 11. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. T o replace the memory module under the memory slot cover , do the following: 1. T urn off the computer , then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables fr om the comput[...]

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    6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the new memory module you ar e installing. Attention: T o avoid damaging the memory module, do not t ouch its contact edge. 7. Ensure that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the key in the memory slot, then insert the memory module int o the socket at an angle of about 20 degr ees. P r[...]

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    Replacing the optical drive for ThinkPad L530 models An optical drive is preinstalled in the optical drive bay . T o replace it, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer , then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer . W ait for three t o ve minutes to let the computer cool befor e you start the following pr ocedures.[...]

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    6. Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay, and then press it rmly into the connector . 7. Reinstall the scr ew and tighten it. 8. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing optical drive for ThinkPad L430 models An optical drive is pr einstalled in the bay . [...]

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    4. Loosen the screw on the cover and remove the cover . 5. Loosen the screw that secures the optical drive and remove it. 6. P ress the edge of the optical drive outwards, using the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the drawing and then pull out the optical drive. 84 User Guide[...]

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    7. Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay, and then press it rmly into the connector . 8. Reinstall the scr ew and tighten it. 9. Reinstall the cover and tight en the screw . 10. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 85[...]

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    Replacing the PCI Express Mini Car d for wir eless LAN/WiMAX connection Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. Attention: Before you start installing a PCI Expr ess Mini Car[...]

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    6. Remove the screws and the car d pops up. 7. Remove the card. 8. Align the contact edge of the new card with the corresponding socket contact of the comput er . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 87[...]

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    9. Pivot the card until you can snap it int o place by pr essing the upper side of the connectors, and secure the card with the scr ew. 10. Connect the cables to the new wireless LAN/WiMAX car d. Be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector mark ed TR1 or Main on the car d, and the black cable t o the connector marked TR2 or Aux . 11. Reins[...]

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    1. T urn off the computer , then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer . Before you start the following pr ocedures, wait for thr ee to ve minut es to let the comput er cool. 2. Close the comput er display, and turn the computer over . 3. Remove the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 69. 4. Loosen the s[...]

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    6. Remove the screws and the car d pops up. 7. Remove the card. 90 User Guide[...]

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    8. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Expr ess Mini Card with the corresponding socket. 9. Pivot the card until you snap it into place. Secur e the car d with the scr ew. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 91[...]

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    10. Connect the ant enna cables to the new PCI Expr ess Mini Car d as shown in the drawing. Note: Depending on the model, the marking for the connectors on your car d might look differ ent from the one shown in the illustration above. Be sur e t o attach the r ed cable t o the MAIN or M connector , and the blue cable to the AUX or A connect or . 11[...]

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    • Do not drop, crush, punctur e, or subject to strong forces. Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or ame to “vent” fr om the battery pack or coin cell. T o r eplace the backup battery, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer , then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from th[...]

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    Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer This chapter provides instructions on installing har dware devices t o expand your computer capabilities. • “Finding ThinkP ad options” on page 95 • “ThinkP ad port replicat or and docking station” on page 95 Finding ThinkP ad options If you want to e xpand the capabilities of your computer , L enovo h[...]

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    F ront view ThinkPad P ort Replicator Series 3 and P ort Replicator Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 P ower button : Press this button to turn the comput er on or off. 2 Eject button : Pr ess this button to r elease the comput er fr om the port r eplicator . 3 Sliding adjuster : Use the sliding adjuster as a guide to align the docking station connect or on [...]

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    6 Docking station connector : This is wher e you attach your computer . 7 Syst em lock key : Use the syst em lock key t o lock the eject button. When the eject button is locked, you cannot attach your computer t o or remove it from the docking station. ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 P ower button : Press[...]

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    Rear view ThinkPad P ort Replicator Series 3 and P ort Replicator Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 Power jack : Connect the ac power adapter . 2 Ethernet connector : Connect the port replicator t o an Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the connect or is the same as that on the comput er . Notes: • Y ou cannot use the T oken Ring cable for this connect or . ?[...]

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    ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 Power jack : Connect the ac power adapter . 2 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 3 DVI connector : Connect a monitor that supports Single-Link DVI. Note: The DVI connector pr ovides a digital int erface only . This connect or can only be used with a comput er that sup[...]

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    ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 2 DVI connector : Connect a monitor that supports Single-Link DVI. Note: The DVI connector pr ovides a digital int erface only . This connect or can only be used with a comput er that supports DVI connection established thr[...]

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    10 Security k eyhole : Use a security cable lock that ts this k eyhole t o lock your docking station to a stationary object to prot ect it from theft. Attaching a port replicator or docking station Notes: • Before you attach the computer to a supported port replicat or or docking station, disconnect an ac power adapter fr om the comput er . ?[...]

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    3. P ut your computer on the platform of the port replicator or docking station and ensur e that the top-left corner of the computer is aligned to the guide plate on the docking station. 4. Insert your comput er into the port replicator or docking station along the surface, until you hear a click. The computer is attached t o the port r eplicator o[...]

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    Connecting an external display to the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 Group 1 (t op gure) and Group 2 (lower gure) are independent of each other . Each has a DisplayP ort connector and a DVI connector . If you connect a display t o a DisplayP ort connector and a DVI connector that ar e in the same gr[...]

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    2. P ress the eject butt on 1 until the computer moves up. Then, gr asp both sides and r emove the computer 2 . Security feature Use the security keyhole on the port r eplicator or docking station to attach a mechanical lock. By attaching a mechanical lock with cable there, you can secur e the port r eplicator or docking station to a stationary obj[...]

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    Attach a mechanical lock t o the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Series 3 or Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 as shown: Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkP ad P ort Replicator Series 3 or P ort Replicat or Series 3 with USB 3.0 as shown: Using the system lock k ey The syst em lock key has two positions, unlocked and locked. Chapter 7 . Enhancing your compute[...]

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    When the key is in the lock ed position, the eject butt on of the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Series 3, ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 or Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 is locked, and you cannot r emove your computer . The key lock indicator lights when the eject button is locked. 106 User Guide[...]

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    Chapter 8. Advanced conguration While it is important t o prot ect les, data, and settings that are on the har d disk drive, you also might need t o install a new operating system, install new device drivers, updat e your syst em UEFI BIOS, or recover pr einstalled softwar e. This topic will help you handle your comput er with pr oper car e a[...]

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    – After installing the oper ating syst em, you should not change the initial UEFI/Legacy Boot setting in ThinkP ad Setup. The UEFI/L egacy Boot setting must be the same as it was when the Windows operating system image was installed. Otherwise, the operating syst em will not boot correctly . F or the country or region code r equired in the instal[...]

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    The name of each subfolder is the number of a x module. F or information about each x module, go t o the Micr osoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.micr osoft.com/, type the number of the x module you need in the sear ch eld, and click Search . T o install a x module, run the EXE le in a subfolder and follow the instruct[...]

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    2. Select the USB 3.0 driver for the 32-bit or 64-bit oper ating syst em and e xtract it t o your local har d disk drive. 3. Double-click the Setup.ex e le in the C:DRIVERSWINUSB3 .0 dir ectory . 4. Click Ne xt . If the device driver is alr eady installed, click Cancel . F ollow the instructions on the scr een until the installation is ni[...]

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    ThinkP ad Setup Y our comput er comes with the ThinkP ad Setup progr am to enable you t o select various setup paramet ers. T o start ThinkP ad Setup, do the following: 1. T urn on the computer . When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press the F1 key . The ThinkPad Setup progr am main menu opens. Note: If you have set a supervisor password, the Thin[...]

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    • Pr einstalled oper ating system license • UEFI Secur e Boot Cong menu If you need to change the conguration of your comput er , select Cong fr om the ThinkP ad Setup menu. The following table lists the Cong menu items. Notes: • The default settings ar e already optimiz ed for you. If you consider changing the computer congur [...]

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    T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments USB UEFI BIOS Support • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable boot support for USB stor age devices, such as USB memory key and USB optical drive. Always On USB • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , the ext ernal USB devices can be char ged through USB [...]

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    T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments • NVIDIA Optimus runs as Integr ated Graphics mode and Discr ete Graphics is enabled on demand. Note: NVIDIA Optimus should only be selected if you are using a Windows 7 model. OS Detection for NVIDIA Optimus • Disabled • Enabled The syst em BIOS automatically [...]

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    T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments when the ac power adapt er is attached. Intel (R) Rapid Start T echnology • Disabled • Enabled Enter after: • Immediat ely • 1 minute • 2 minutes • 5 minutes • 10 minutes • 15 minutes • 30 minutes • 1 hour • 2 hours • 3 hours T o use this feat[...]

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    3. T ype the date or time. Note: Another way t o adjust the date and time is pr ess the “–” or “+” key . Security menu If you need to set the security featur es of your comput er , select Security from the ThinkPad Setup menu. The following table lists the Security menu items. Notes: • Default values are in boldface . The default settin[...]

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    T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Security Chip • Active • Inactive • Disabled If you select Active , the security chip is functional. If you select Inactive , the security chip option is displayed but the security chip is not functional. If you select Disabled , the security chip option is h[...]

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    T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Ethernet LAN • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , you can use the Ethernet LAN device. Wireless LAN • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , you can use the Wireless LAN device. WiMAX • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , you can use [...]

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    T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure Boot • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable the UEFI Secure Boot feature. Select Enable to pr event unauthorized oper ating systems fr om running at boot time. Select Disabled to allow any oper ating syst ems to run at boot time. Platform Mode • Setup [...]

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    • Use F6 or the combination of Shift and + to move the device up to a higher priority . • Use F5 or – t o move the device down t o a lower priority . • Use the combination of Shift and ! t o e xclude or include a device. 3. P ress F10 to save the changes and r estart the system. T o change the startup sequence t emporarily so that the syst [...]

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    T able 6. Startup menu it ems (continued) Menu item Selection Comments F or Both or L egacy Only mood, CSM Support is not selectable. Boot Mode • Quick • Diagnostics Screen during POS T: • Quick : The ThinkPad L ogo scr een is displayed. • Diagnostics : T e xt messages ar e displayed. Note: Y ou can also enter Diagnostic mode by pressing Es[...]

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    Using system management This section is intended primarily for network administrat ors. Y our computer is designed for manageability, so that you can redir ect mor e of your r esources to better meet your business objectives. This manageability, or “T otal Cost of Ownership” (T CO), enables you to r emotely oper ate client computers in the same[...]

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    • Wake on LAN • Network Boot sequence • Flash updat e If an administr ator password (supervisor passwor d) has been set, you will need to specify it when you start ThinkP ad Setup to use these functions. Wak e on LAN When the Wak e on LAN feature is enabled on a computer that is connect ed to a LAN, a network administr ator can start the comp[...]

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    Chapter 9. P reventing pr oblems An important part of owning a ThinkP ad not ebook comput er is maintenance. With proper care, you can avoid common pr oblems. The following sections pr ovide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 125 • “Making sure device dr[...]

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    download the les to create a bootable self-t est media fr om the following W eb sit e: http://www.lenovo.com/hddtest Run the test and r ecord any messages or err or codes. If the t est returns any failing err or codes or messages, call the Cust omer Support Center with the codes or messages and the comput er in front of you. A technician will as[...]

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    F or mor e information about how to use the ThinkV antage System Update, r efer to the help information system of the pr ogram. T aking care of your computer Although your computer is designed t o function r eliably in normal work envir onments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most us[...]

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    • T urn off your computer if you ar e r eplacing the hard disk drive or solid-stat e drive. • When r eplacing the primary hard disk drive or solid-stat e drive, reattach the cover of the drive slot. • Stor e your external and r emovable hard disk or optical drives in the appropriate containers or packaging when they ar e not being used. • B[...]

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    3. Squeez e e xcess liquid from the sponge. 4. Wipe the cover with the sponge, using a circular motion and taking car e not to let any e xcess liquid drip. 5. Wipe the surface to remove the deter gent. 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.[...]

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    Chapter 10. T roubleshooting computer pr oblems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a problem with your computer . • “Diagnosing problems” on page 131 • “T roubleshooting” on page 131 Diagnosing problems If you experience pr oblems with your computer , use the Lenovo Solution Cent er pr ogram as a starting [...]

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    2. While the computer is turned off, remove all power sour ces fr om the computer (battery and the ac power adapter). Hold down the power button for 10 seconds. Plug in the ac power adapter while keeping the battery out of the computer . If the computer does not turn back on, continue with step 3. Note: Once the comput er starts up and ent ers the [...]

  • Page 149

    • Message : 0187: EAIA data access error Solution : Check Security settings. Pr ess F10 and then pr ess Enter t o r estart the system. • Message : 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Solution : Reset the Block # 0 and 1, for example, the box serial number , and/or the Block # 4 and 5, for example, the UUID . It could be done by us[...]

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    Solution : The thermal sensor has a pr oblem. Have the computer serviced. • Message : This system supports only batt eries specially designed for this specic system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authoriz ed builder . The system does not support unauthoriz ed batteries or batteries designed for other syst ems. If an unauthoriz ed battery or [...]

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    If the problem persists, have the comput er serviced. • Problem : My screen goes blank while the comput er is on. Solution : Y our screen saver or power management might have been enabled. Do either of the following: – T ouch the T r ackP oint pointing device or the touch pad, or press a k ey t o exit the screen saver . – Pr ess the power but[...]

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    Ethernet problems • Problem : Y our comput er cannot connect to the network. Solution : Ensure that: – The cable is installed pr operly . The network cable must be securely connected both to the E thernet connector of your comput er and to the RJ45 connector of the hub. The maximum allowable distance from the comput er to hub is 100 met ers. If[...]

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    – Ensure that the switch is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). A wireless LAN problem Problem : Y ou cannot connect t o the network using the built-in wireless network card. Solution : Make sure that: • Y our wir eless LAN driver is the latest version. • your comput er is within r ange of a wir eless access point. • The wireless radio[...]

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    Solution : The cursor might drift when you ar e not using the T rackP oint pointing device during normal operation. This is a normal char acteristic of the T r ackP oint pointing device and is not a defect. Cursor drifting might occur for sever al seconds under the following conditions: – When the comput er is turned on. – When the computer r e[...]

  • Page 155

    – The display device driver is installed corr ectly . – The scr een r esolution and color quality are correctly set. – The monitor type is correct. T o check these settings, do the following: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click P ersonalize . 2. Click Display at the left. 3. Select Change display settings . Check whether the screen r eso[...]

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    – If the e xternal monit or supports the same resolution as the computer display or a higher r esolution, view output on the ext ernal monitor or on both the external monit or and the comput er display . – If the e xternal monitor supports a lower r esolution than the computer display, view output on the ext ernal monit or only . (If you view o[...]

  • Page 157

    • Problem : The screen is unr eadable or distorted. Solution : Ensure that: – The monit or information is corr ect. (Refer to the “Solution” for setting a higher r esolution on the ext ernal monitor .) – The appropriate monitor type is selected. (Refer to the “Solution” for setting a higher resolution on the ext ernal monitor .) Ensur[...]

  • Page 158

    2. Click Hardwar e and Sound . 3. Click Device Manager . If you are prompted for an administrat or passwor d or conrmation, type the password or pr ovide conrmation. 4. Double-click Sound , video and game contr ollers . 5. Ensure the following device is enabled and congured corr ectly: – Realtek High Denition Audio • Problem : Recor[...]

  • Page 159

    1. Open Control Panel and click Hardwar e and Sound . 2. Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon. The Realtek HD Audio Manager window opens. 3. Look at the playback devices. If you have attached a headphone, the headphone will be automatically set as the default device, and the icon for that headphone will be checked. 4. T o set a different device [...]

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    This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specic syst em and manufactured by Lenovo or an authoriz ed builder . The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a batt ery designed for another system is installed, the system will not charge. Attention:[...]

  • Page 161

    2. Swap batteries with another similar model, if available. If another similar ThinkP ad model is available, then verify that the batt ery pack works in the other computer and that the battery pack for the other model works in this comput er . 3. V erify the battery-status indicator . Refer to “P ower status indicators” on page 8. The batt ery-[...]

  • Page 162

    • Problem : The comput er does not return fr om sleep mode, or the sleep indicator stays on and the computer does not work. Solution : If the syst em does not r eturn fr om sleep mode, it may have enter ed sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the sleep indicator . – If the sleep indicator is on, your co[...]

  • Page 163

    Solution : Apply the disk defragmentation tool in Windows for faster access t o the data. Optical drive problems • Problem : The optical drive, such as a CD , DVD , or CD-RW drive, does not work. Solution : Ensur e that the computer is turned on and a CD , DVD , or CD-RW is properly loaded on the center pivot of the drive. (Y ou should hear a cli[...]

  • Page 164

    Solution : Ensur e that the problem is not being caused by the pr ogram. Check that your computer has the minimum requir ed memory to run the pr ogram. Refer to the manuals supplied with the progr am. Check the following: • The pr ogram is designed t o oper ate with your oper ating system. • Other pr ograms run correctly on your computer . • [...]

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    Chapter 11. Getting suppor t This chapter provides information about getting help and support from L enovo. • “Before you contact L enovo” on page 149 • “Getting help and service” on page 149 • “Pur chasing additional services” on page 151 Before you contact Lenovo Often, you can solve your computer pr oblems by referring to the i[...]

  • Page 166

    about wher e to go for additional information about Lenovo and our products, what to do if you experience a problem with your comput er , and whom to call for service should it be necessary . Information about your comput er and pr einstalled softwar e, if any, is available in the documentation that comes with your comput er . That documentation in[...]

  • Page 167

    • Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a pr oduct has been sold. L enovo or your r eseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply t o your hardwar e. The following it ems ar e not covered: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactur ed[...]

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    Appendix A. Regulat or y information This section introduces regulat ory information for users. Wireless relat ed information Wireless int eroperability The Wir eless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini C ard is designed to be interoper able with any wireless LAN product that is based on DSSS, CCK, and/or OFDM r adio t echnology, and is compliant to: • The 802[...]

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    • Battery Status Pr ole Usage environment and your health Integr ated wir eless car ds emit r adio fr equency electr omagnetic energy like other radio devices. However , the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electr omagnetic ener gy emitt ed by wir eless devices like for example mobile phones. Due to the fact that integrat ed w[...]

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    If your computer comes with a wir eless W AN featur e, its auxiliary tr ansmitter antenna is locat ed at the top left side of the comput er display . 3 Wir eless W AN ant enna (Main) If your comput er comes with a wir eless WAN feature, its main transmitter antenna is located at the top right side of the computer display . 4 Wireless LAN and WiMAX [...]

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    Responsible P arty: Lenovo (United States) Incorporat ed 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 Phone Number: 919-294-5900 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with C anadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European U[...]

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    Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichk eit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Gerät en), bzw . der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse B. Dieses Gerät ist ber echtigt, in Übere[...]

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    Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements Lenovo encour ages owners of information technology equipment to responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo&ap[...]

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    Disposing of a L enovo comput er components Some Lenovo comput er products sold in Japan may have components that contain heav y metals or other environmental sensitive substances. T o pr operly dispose of disused components, such as a print ed circuit board or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and r ecycling a disused computer [...]

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    Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries ar e labeled in accor dance with European Dir ective 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulat ors. The Directive determines the framework for [...]

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    Appendix C. ENERG Y S T AR model information ENERG Y ST AR ® is a joint progr am of the U.S. Envir onmental P rotection Agency and the U .S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and prot ecting the environment thr ough ener gy efcient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our cust omers pr oducts with the ENERG Y S T AR quali?[...]

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    5. Click the P ower Management tab. 6. Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box. 7. Click OK . 164 User Guide[...]

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    Appendix D . Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requir ements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazar dous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS r ecast” or “RoHS 2”). F or m[...]

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    Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-W aste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 166 User Guide[...]

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    Appendix E. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or featur es discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local L enovo r epresentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any r eference t o a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended t o state or imply that only th[...]

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    T rademarks The following terms are tr ademarks of Lenovo in the Unit ed Stat es, other countries, or both: Access Connections Active Pr otection System Lenovo Rescue and Recovery Secure Data Disposal ThinkP ad ThinkV antage T rackP oint UltraNav UltraConnect Intel and Int el SpeedStep ar e tr ademarks or r egistered tr ademarks of Intel Corporatio[...]

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