Lenovo T430i manual

User Guide ThinkP ad T430 and T430i[...]

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 C “Notices” on page 171 The Safety, W arranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded [...]

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 controls, connectors, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F ront view[...]

P erforming backup and recovery operations . 64 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . 65 Creating and using a r escue medium . . . . 66 Reinstalling pr einstalled applications and device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Solving recovery pr oblems . . . . . . . . 68 Recovery overview for Windows 8 models . . . . 68 Chapter 6. Replacing devic[...]

Industry C anada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Dir ective . . . 164 German Class B compliance statement . . . 164 Kor ea Class B compliance stat ement . . . . 165 Japanese VCCI Class B statement . . . . . 165 Japan compliance statement for pro[...]

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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[...]

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 make sur e that the power switch 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. Ha[...]

Conditions that requir e immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product 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. O[...]

replacing parts. The Off state of a power indicat or does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product ar e zer o. Befor e you remove the covers from a pr oduct equipped with a power cor d, always make 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, cont[...]

Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cor d appears t o have been damaged in any way . Extension cor ds and r elated devices Ensure that ext ension cords, surge pr otectors, unint erruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle th[...]

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[...]

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

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, [...]

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 to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connect ors. 4. Attach power cords t o outlets. 5. T urn devices ON. T o disconnect: 1[...]

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. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust the equaliz er to an appr opriate level. Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long p[...]

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 software. This chapter contains the following topics: • “L ocating computer contr ols, c[...]

7 T ouch pad buttons 8 T r ackPoint buttons 9 Fn key 10 Built-in ster eo speaker (left) 11 Volume control butt ons 12 Black butt on 13 Built-in microphone (left) 14 Int egrated camer a 15 ThinkLight ® light 16 Built-in microphone (right) 1 Status indicators Y our comput er has sever al status indicators. F or the detailed information about the loc[...]

9 Fn key Use the Fn k ey to take advantage of ThinkP ad ® function keys, such as turning on the ThinkLight light, locking the comput er , managing the wireless connections, and so on. 11 V olume control butt ons The volume contr ol buttons enable you to quickly adjust the sound volume, mute the speakers, or mut e the microphones of your computer .[...]

Right-side view Figure 2. ThinkPad T430 and T430i right-side view 1 Security k eyhole 2 USB 2.0 connector 3 Wir eless radio switch 4 Expr essCard slot 5 Media card r eader slot 6 Serial Ultr abay ™ enhanced bay 7 Smart car d slot 1 Security k eyhole Pur chase a security cable lock that ts this keyhole to lock your computer t o a stationary obj[...]

7 Smart card slot Some models have a smart card slot. Left-side view Figure 3. ThinkP ad T430 and T430i left-side view 1 F an louvers (left) 2 Monit or connector 3 Combo audio jack 4 Mini DisplayP ort connector 5 USB 3.0 connectors 1 F an louvers (left) The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulat e in the comput er and cool the centr al pr [...]

4 Mini DisplayPort connect or Use the Mini DisplayP ort connector to connect your computer t o a compatible projector , external monitor , or high-denition television. 5 USB 3.0 connectors The USB 3.0 connect ors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a USB printer or a digital camer a. Note: The USB 3.0 functio[...]

Connect your comput er to the supported docking station t o e xtend the computer capabilities when you are in your ofce or at home. 4 Hard disk drive or solid state drive Depending on models, your comput er might have a large-capacity, cust omer-upgr adable har d disk drive that can meet a variety of stor age demands. If you wish, you can pur ch[...]

2. Go to ThinkP ad Setup and enable Always On USB Charge in off mode . F or more information, see “Cong menu” on page 116. 3. Do one of the following: • F or Windows 7: Start the P ower Manager progr am and click the Global P ower Settings tab. Then select the Enable Always On USB check box. • F or Windows 8: Pr ess the Windows key t o g[...]

System-status indicators 1 Wireless LAN/W AN/WiMAX/Bluetooth status indicator • Green : The wir eless LAN, WAN, Bluet ooth, or WiMAX featur e is on. • Off: Wireless network devices are disabled or the wir eless r adio is turned off. 2 Device access status indicator The hard disk drive, solid stat e drive, mSA T A solid state drive, or the secon[...]

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

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x ed on the car d installed in the PCI Expr[...]

Certicate of Authenticity label The Micr osoft Certicate of Authenticity label for the pr einstalled oper ating system is attached. P rinted on this label are the pr oduct ID and the pr oduct key information for your comput er . Recor d this information and k eep it in a safe place. Y ou might need these numbers to start your computer or r ei[...]

• Double data r ate 3 synchronous dynamic r andom access memory (DDR3 SDRAM) Stor age device • 2.5-inch solid state drive or 2.5-inch har d disk drive System performance featur e • mSA T A solid state drive (on some models) Display The color display uses TFT technology . • Size: 14.0 inches (355.6 mm) • Resolution: – L CD: Up t o 1600-b[...]

• MultiBurner drive or DVD-ROM drive (depending on model) Wireless featur es • Integr ated wireless LAN • Integr ated Bluetooth (on some models) • Integr ated wir eless WAN (on some models) • Integr ated WiMAX (on some models) Security feature • Fingerprint r eader (on some models) Specications Size • Width: 340.5 mm (13.4 inches) [...]

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

T able 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools program (continued) Progr am Icon name Recovery Media F actory Recovery Disks Rescue and Recovery ® Enhanced Backup and Restore SimpleT ap SimpleT ap System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on your comput er model, some of the programs might not be available. Accessing L enovo programs[...]

Note: Depending on your comput er model, some of the programs might not be available. Accessing Lenovo pr ograms on the Windows 8 operating system If your comput er is preinstalled with the Windows 8 oper ating system, you can access L enovo progr ams by doing either of the following: • Click the Lenovo QuickLaunch icon from the taskbar . A list [...]

• Communications Utility Use the Communications Utility pr ogram to congur e settings for the integr ated camer a and audio devices. • Fingerprint Software If your system comes with a ngerprint r eader , the Fingerprint Softwar e pr ogram enables you to enroll your ngerprint and associat e it with your Windows password. As a r esult, t[...]

The P ower Manager progr am pr ovides convenient, e xible, and complet e power management for your computer . It enables you to adjust your computer power settings t o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving. • Recovery Media The Recovery Media pr ogram enables you to rest ore the contents of the har d disk drive to the f[...]

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Chapter 2. Using your comput er This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. Register your computer When you r egister your computer , information is enter ed int o a database, which enables L enovo to contact you in case of a r ecall or other sever e pr oblem. After you register ed your comput er with L enovo, you wi[...]

• Before you dispose of the data on the har d disk drive or the solid state drive, be sur e to r ead “Notice on deleting data fr om your hard disk or solid stat e drive” on page 61. Getting connected in different locations is a challenge? • T o troubleshoot a wireless networking issue, go t ohttp://w ww .lenovo.com/support/faq. • T ake ad[...]

P ower conservation Fn+F4 Put your computer into sleep mode. T o r eturn t o normal operation, press the Fn key only . If you want t o use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode, you need t o change your power plan settings. T o access power plan settings, do the following: • F or Windows 7: Start the P ower Manager pr ogram an[...]

– F or Windows 7: Open the Communications settings window, in which you can preview 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 camera or change the camera settings, click C amera . T o adjust the audio settings, click Audio[...]

V olume and mut e buttons Y ou can adjust the sound level of the built-in speakers by using the following thr ee buttons: 1 Speaker mute button 2 V olume control button 3 Micr ophone mut e butt on If you mut e the sound and then turn off your comput er , the sound will r emain muted when you turn on your computer again. T o turn on the sound, press[...]

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 also can use the Windows key together with another key t o achieve other functions. F or details, refer t o the help informati[...]

The T r ackP oint cent er button 3 , called the scroll bar , enables you to scr oll Web pages or documents in any direction with no need to use the gr aphic scr oll bars on the side of the window . If you are not familiar with the T r ackP oint, these instructions will help you get start ed: 1. Place your hands in the typing position, and pr ess ge[...]

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 touch 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 pointer 4 on the screen, slid[...]

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[...]

The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components: • The transformer pack that converts ac power for use with the computer . • The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack. Attention: Using an impr oper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer . Connecting the ac power adapter[...]

Managing your batter y 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 pr ogram and then click the Power Plan tab. F or instructions on how to start the P ower Manager pr ogram, see “ Accessing L[...]

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 wak eup function is enabled, it consumes a small amount of power . T o enable the wakeup function, do the following: 1. Go to Contr ol P anel and click Syst[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

• If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standar d) of your comput er simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, the data tr ansmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wir eless feature can be degraded. Wireless WAN Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN), using cellular networks for data tr ansmission, enables you to establis[...]

• F or Windows 7: Use the Access Connections pr ogram. F or instructions on how to start the Access Connections progr am, see “ Accessing L enovo pr ograms on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 15. • F or Windows 8: Open the L enovo Settings progr am and click L ocation A wareness . See “ Accessing Lenovo pr ograms on the Windows 8 [...]

Checking the wireless network connection status Y ou can check your computer wireless network connection status and wireless signal str ength through the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notication area. The mor e bars encompassed, the better the signal. F or the Windows 7 oper ating system, you also can check the Access Co[...]

Y ou can nd mor e detailed information about the status and signal strength of your wireless connection either by opening the Access Connections progr am or by double-clicking the Access Connections wir eless status icon in the Windows notication area. • Wireless status icon stat es: wir eless LAN – P ower to the wireless radio is off. ?[...]

Attaching an e xternal monitor Y our computer can support a maximum video r esolution of up to 2048x1536 (with an e xternal monit or attached to the VGA connect or) or up to 2560x1600 (with an e xternal monitor attached to the Mini DisplayP ort connect or), pr ovided that the external monit or also supports that r esolution. F or mor e details, ref[...]

6. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct. If it is, click OK to close the window; otherwise pr oceed with the following st eps. 7. If mor e than two monitor types ar e displayed, select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non-PnP Monitor . 8. Click P roperties . If you ar e prompted for[...]

If the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor , do the following: • F or a computer that supports NVIDIA Optimus Gr aphics: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control P anel . The NVIDIA Control P anel window opens. 2. In the Select a T ask navigation pane at left under Display , click Set up multiple displays . 3. Right-[...]

Pr esentation Director has some predened presentation schemes. T o apply a pr esentation scheme, pr ess Fn+F7. T o start the Pr esentation Director pr ogram, see “ Accessing Lenovo pr ograms on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 15. Projecting video T o display information and make presentations, you can attach a data projector to your[...]

6. Click Advanced settings and set up the color quality on the Monitor tab. 7. Click OK t o apply the changes. Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics featur e Some ThinkPad not ebook computers support NVIDIA Optimus Graphics. T o achieve the best balance between the comput er performance and a long batt ery life, depending on the graphics quality demand[...]

• F or Windows 8: P ress Fn+F6 to start the Lenovo Settings pr ogram. Then click Camer a . When the camera is started, the green camer a-in-use indicator turns on. Y ou can preview your video image and take a snapshot of your curr ent image. Y ou also can use the int egrated camer a with other pr ograms that pr ovide featur es such as phot ograph[...]

Using an ExpressCar d module, a ash media card, or a smart card Depending on the model, your computer might have an ExpressCar d slot for a 34 mm-wide card, a media card reader slot, or a smart card r eader slot. If your computer has a media card r eader slot, it supports the following cards: • Secure Digital(SD) car ds • High-Capacity(SDHC)[...]

1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notication area t o show hidden icons. 2. Select the item you want to remove to stop the car d. 3. P ress the card t o eject it from your computer . 4. Remove the card and st ore it safely for future use. Note: If you do not r emove the car d fr om your computer after you eject the car d from the Windo[...]

Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapter pr ovides you information about accessibility and tr aveling with your computer . This chapter contains the following topics: • “ Accessibility and comfort” on page 47 • “T raveling with your computer” on page 49 Accessibility and comfort Good er gonomic pr actice is important to get the mo[...]

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 from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. K eep the display screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you t o see the scr een clearly . Press Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 to adjust display br[...]

Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and t echnology . As a r esult, the following information provides ways to help users that have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer experience. Assistive t echnologies enable users t o access inf[...]

T ravel tips on airplanes If you carry your comput er into an airplane, check the travel tips. Notes: • F or using onboard computer or wir eless (such as Internet and Bluet ooth) services, check the services with the airline befor e boarding the airplane. • If ther e are restrictions on the use of computers with the wireless featur e on an airp[...]

Chapter 4. Security This chapter provides information about how t o protect your computer fr om theft and unauthorized use. Attaching a mechanical lock Y ou can attach a mechanical lock to your computer , to help pr event it fr om being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock t o the keyhole of the computer; then secur e the chain[...]

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 on the computer . Y ou must ent er the corr ect passwor d to start using the computer . Setting a power -on passwor d 1. P rint t[...]

3. T urn your computer off and then on again. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. the ThinkPad Setup progr am main menu opens. 5. Select Security , using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 6. Select P assword . 7. Select Hard Disk 1 P assword . 8. A password window opens. Y ou ar e pr ompted t o select User or User + Mas[...]

• T o r emove the hard disk password, type the curr ent password in the Ent er Current Passwor d eld. Then leave the Enter New P assword and Conrm New P assword elds blank, and pr ess Enter . A Setup Notice window is displayed. P ress F10 to exit from the Setup Notice window. The user har d disk password will be removed. T o change or r [...]

– Enabling or disabling the Boot Or der Lock feature – Enabling or disabling the Flash BIOS Updating by End-Users featur e – Enabling or disabling the internal network device – Enabling or disabling the internal wir eless device – Enabling or disabling the internal Bluetooth device – Enabling or disabling the internal wir eless WAN devi[...]

10. P ress F10 to e xit fr om the Setup Notice window . The ne xt time you open the ThinkP ad Setup pr ogram, you will be pr ompted to type your password t o proceed. Hard disk security T o prot ect passwords fr om unauthorized security attacks, several of the latest technologies and algorithms are int egrated int o UEFI BIOS and hardware design of[...]

Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid state drive Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive or Encryption solid state drive. This feature helps to pr otect your comput er against security attacks on media, NAND ash or device contr ollers by use of a har dware encryption chip. F or the efcient use of the encryption[...]

Using the ngerprint reader Depending on the options you order ed, your comput er might have an integr ated ngerprint reader . By enrolling your ngerprint and associating it with a power -on password, a har d disk passwor d, or both passwords beforehand, you can start the computer , log on to the syst em, and enter the ThinkP ad Setup by sw[...]

1. Place the ball of your nger—that is, the centr al part of the ngerprint—on the small cir cle above the reader . Make sur e that the entir e top joint of the nger is on the r eader . 2. Apply light pr essure and swipe your nger acr oss the r eader in one smooth motion. Logging on t o the syst em After you enroll your ngerprint,[...]

Attention: If you always use your ngerprint to log on to the system, you might forget your passwor d. Writ e down your password, and keep it in a safe place. If you forget it and for some reason you cannot swipe your nger across the reader - for e xample, if you injure that nger - you cannot start the computer or change the password.If you[...]

• The r eader oft en fails to enroll or authenticat e your ngerprint. If your nger has any of the following conditions, you might not be able to register or authenticate it: • Y our nger is wrinkled. • Y our nger is rough, dry, or injur ed. • Y our nger is very dry . • Y our nger is stained with dirt, mud, or oil. • Th[...]

If an Encryption solid stat e drive or a Disk Encryption hard disk drive is supported and installed in your computer , you can logically dispose of all the data on the drive in a very short time by er asing the cryptogr aphic key . The data encrypted with the old key is not physically erased but r emains on the drive; however , it cannot be decrypt[...]

Chapter 5. Recovery overview This chapt er pr ovides information about the recovery solutions. • “Recovery overview for Windows 7 models ” on page 63 • “Recovery overview for Windows 8 models” on page 68 Recovery over view for W indows 7 models This section provides information about the recovery solutions pr ovided by L enovo on comput[...]

T o cr eate r ecovery media, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ F actory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section pr ovides instructions on how t o use recovery media on differ ent operating systems. • On the Windows 7 operating system, you can use recovery medi[...]

3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the scr een to complet e the backup operation. P er forming a recovery operation This section pr ovides instructions on how to perform a r ecovery oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery progr am. T o perform a r ecovery oper ation using the Resc[...]

3. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery passwor d, type your passwor d when pr ompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay . Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails t o open, see “Solving recovery pr oblems” on page 68. 4. Do one of the following: • T o rescue les from your hard disk drive or fr om a backu[...]

• If you have cr eated a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, use the following instructions to use the rescue medium: 1. Attach the USB har d disk drive to one of the USB connect ors on your comput er . 2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer . When the Boot Menu window opens, r elease the F12 key . 3. In t[...]

• In the subfolder for the device, look for the executable le (a le with the e xtension .e xe). Double-click the le, and follow the instructions on the screen. Attention: If you need updat ed device drivers, do not download them from the Windows Updat e Web site. Obtain them from L enovo. F or mor e information, see “Making sure device[...]

2. In the Remove everything and r einstall Windows section, click Get started . Advanced startup options Advanced startup options enable you to change the startup settings of your Windows oper ating syst em, start the comput er from an ext ernal device, or restor e the Windows oper ating system from a system image. T o use the advanced startup opti[...]

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Chapter 6. Replacing devices This chapter pr ovides instructions on how to install or replace hardwar e for your computer . • “Static electricity prevention” on page 71 • “Replacing the battery” on page 71 • “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 75 • “Replacing the keyboar d” on page 78 • “Replacing the memory module?[...]

Note: If an unauthorized battery is installed, the following message will be displayed: “The batt ery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the corr ect Lenovo battery for this system. ” DANGER If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The[...]

4. Install a fully charged battery until it clicks into place. 5. Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 6. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Using the e xtended life battery F or longer battery life, an e xtended life batt ery is available as an option. Y ou can attach it t o the docking station[...]

4. Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 5. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. T o r emove the e xtended life battery, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer , or enter hibernation mode. Then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables from the computer . 2. Close the comput er display, [...]

3. Unlock the battery latch. 4. P ress the latch as shown and detach the battery . 5. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the hard disk drive Before you start, print these instructions. Notes: The har d disk drive or solid state drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and perm[...]

• Never remove the drive while the syst em is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. T o replace the har d disk drive or solid stat e drive, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables fr om the computer . 2. Close the comput er display, and turn the computer over . 3. Remove the ba[...]

8. Attach the side rubber rails to the new hard disk drive or the side spacer r ails t o the new solid state drive. 9. Insert the har d disk drive or solid stat e drive into the slot; then pr ess it rmly into place. 10. Reinstall the cover of the slot. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 77[...]

11. Reinstall the screw . 12. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the batt er y” on page 71. 13. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the k eyboard Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid sh[...]

6. T urn the computer over and open the display . 7. P ush hard in the dir ection shown by the arrows 1 to unlatch the fr ont side of the keyboard. The keyboard will open up slightly 2 . 8. Car efully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer , and then detach the connect or 1 . Remove the keyboar[...]

Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the connector . 2. Insert the keyboar d. Make sur e that the r ear edges of the keyboar d ar e under the fr ame, as shown by the arrows. 80 User Guide[...]

3. Slide the keyboar d in the dir ection shown by the arrows. 4. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over . Reinstall the screws. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 81[...]

5. P ut the memory slot cover back in place 1 , close the cover 2 , and then tight en the screws 3 . 6. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the batt er y” on page 71. 7. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the memor y module Before you start, print these instructions. Increasing memory cap[...]

Replacing memory in the slot on the underside of the computer Y our comput er has two memory slots: one under the k eyboard and another on the underside of the computer . T o replace the memory module, follow the procedur e below: 1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables fr om the computer . 2. Close the compu[...]

7. Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place. 8. Make sur e that the memory module is rmly x ed in the slot and cannot be moved easily . 9. P ut the memory slot cover back in place 1 , close the cover 2 , and then tight en the screws 3 . 10. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the batt er y” on page 71. Replacing memo[...]

6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you ar e installing. Attention: T o avoid damaging the memory module, do not t ouch its contact edge. 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 degrees; then pr ess it in [...]

2. When the logo screen is displayed, pr ess the F1 key . The ThinkP ad Setup progr am main menu opens. The Installed memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer . Replacing the wireless LAN/WiMAX card Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is [...]

6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up 2 . 7. Remove the card. 8. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini C ard with the corr esponding socket contact of the computer . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 87[...]

Note: If the new PCI Express Mini Card has two connectors, as in the next dr awing, put the white cable in the cable pr otection tube. 9. Pivot the car d until you can snap it into place by pr essing the upper side of the connect ors 1 . Secur e the card with the screw 2 . 88 User Guide[...]

10. Connect the cables to the new PCI Expr ess Mini Card. Be sure to attach the gray cable t o the connector marked “MAIN” or “M” on the car d, and the black cable to the connect or marked “ AUX” or “ A ”. Note: If the new PCI Express Mini C ard has three connect ors, be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector mark ed “T[...]

6. Remove the screw 1 . The car d pops up 2 . Then remove the card. 7. Remove the card. 8. Align the contact edge of the new card with the corresponding socket contact of the computer 1 . 90 User Guide[...]

Note: If the new PCI Express Mini Card has two connectors, as in the next dr awing, put the white cable in the cable pr otection tube. 9. Pivot the car d until you can snap it into place by pr essing the upper side of the connect ors 1 . Secur e the card with the screw 2 . 10. Connect the cables to the new PCI Expr ess Mini Card. Be sure to attach [...]

13. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Installing and r eplacing the wireless W AN car d 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. At[...]

5. If a t ool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it t o disconnect the cables from the car d. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connect ors with your ngers and gently unplugging them. 6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up 2 . Note: Depending on the syst em conguratio[...]

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8. Align the contact edge of the new wir eless WAN car d with the corresponding socket. 9. Pivot the car d until you can snap it into place by pr essing the upper side of each connector 1 . Secure the card with the screw 2 . Note: Depending on the syst em conguration of your computer , the card might have only one connect or . Chapter 6 . Replac[...]

10. Connect the cables to the new wir eless W AN card. 11. P ut the memory slot cover back in place 1 , close the cover 2 , and then tight en the screws 3 . 12. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the batt er y” on page 71. 13. T urn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the SIM card Before you st[...]

4. Locat e the SIM car d slot inside the battery compartment. Gently pull the tab ext ending fr om the slot until it stops 1 . The car d comes partway out of the slot. Remove the car d 2 . 5. Hold the new car d with the metal contact facing upward and going into the slot rst. Then, insert the car d rmly int o the slot until you hear a click. [...]

2. Unlock the bay lock latch 1 by sliding it to the top. While holding the bay lock latch in the unlocked position, slide the bay eject latch 2 to the left, then pull out the Ultr abay device 3 . 3. Insert the r eplaceable device into the bay; then press the device rmly into the connector . 98 User Guide[...]

Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer This section pr ovides information on installing devices and taking advantage of your computer's high-technology featur es. • “Finding ThinkP ad options” on page 99 • “Using the Serial Ultr abay Enhanced featur e” on page 99 • “ThinkP ad port replicat ors and docking stations” on page 102 Fi[...]

T o hot-swap the Ultr abay device, do the following: 1. Click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons, then click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, and then st op the device. 2. Remove and insert the Ultr abay device as introduced in “Replacing the Ultr abay device” on page 97. P er forming a warm swap T o do a warm s[...]

3. Insert the hard disk drive with the label facing upwar d. Note: If your hard disk drive has a str ap, be sur e not to leave it under the drive. 4. Ensure that the hard disk drive is connected rmly . 5. Close the har d disk drive st opper . 6. Insert the ThinkP ad 12.7 mm Serial A T A Hard Drive Bay Adapt er III into the Serial Ultrabay Enhanc[...]

Notes: If you install the secondary har d disk drive using hot swap or warm swap, and the hard disk drive is pr otected by a password, you cannot get access t o the drive right after inserting the adapter into the bay . T o get access to it, do the following: a. P ut your comput er into hibernation mode. Y ou might have to wait for a while till the[...]

4 Docking station connector : This is wher e you attach your computer . ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkP ad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 P ower button : P ress the power button t o turn the computer on or off. 2 K ey lock indicator : This indicator lights when the syst em lock key is in the locked position. When the system lock key is in[...]

1 P ower button : P ress the power button t o turn the computer on or off. 2 K ey lock indicator : This indicator lights when the syst em lock key is in the locked position. When the system lock key is in the locked position, the eject button of the docking station is locked; you cannot attach or r emove your computer . 3 Docking station indicator [...]

6 Security keyhole : Use a security cable lock that ts this keyhole to lock your port r eplicator to a stationary object to prot ect it from theft. ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkP ad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 Power jack : Connect the ac power adapt er . 2 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 3 DVI connector : Connect[...]

ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 3 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 2 4 DVI connector : Connect a monitor that supports Single-Link DVI. Note: The DVI connector provides a digital interface only . This connector can only be used with a comput er that supports DVI connection esta[...]

• If your comput er is oper ating, make sure that it has nished any oper ations involving devices that are connected to a USB connector . Also make sur e that any connection t o an E thernet connector has been disconnected. • The following illustr ations ar e for the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Series 3. The procedur e is the same for other docking [...]

3. P ut your computer on the platform of the docking station, making sur e that the t op-left corner of the computer is aligned to the guide plat e. 4. Insert your computer into the docking station until you hear a click. The computer is attached to the docking station. Note: If the docking station indicator is not lighted after you attach the dock[...]

Detaching a ThinkP ad port replicator or docking station T o detach your computer fr om the port r eplicator or docking station, do the following: 1. Ensure that: • The devices connected to USB connectors are not in use. • The connection to an Ethernet connector has been ended. • The system lock key of the docking station is in place and in t[...]

Note: Y ou are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. L enovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device or security feature. F or the ThinkP ad docking stations, in addition to attaching a mechanical lock to the docking stat[...]

Chapter 8. Advanced congur ation 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 oper ating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI BIOS, or recover pr einstalled software. This information will help you handle your computer with proper care[...]

– Be sure to set a pr eferred setting for the UEFI/L egacy Boot option in ThinkP ad Setup. – After installing the new oper ation system, you should not change the initial UEFI/L egacy Boot setting in ThinkPad Setup. The UEFI/L egacy Boot setting must be the same as it was when the Windows operating system image was installed. Otherwise, the new[...]

• Registry patch enabling W ake Up on LAN from Standby for Energy Star • Fix for Issue of HDD with HD Detection Installing the Windows 7 updat e module package The Windows 7 update modules are in the following directory: C:SWT OOL SOSFIXES The name of each subfolder is the number of a x module. F or information about each x module, go [...]

Installing the driver for USB 3.0 on the Windows 7 operating system If your computer is installed with the Windows 7 operating syst em, it supports USB 3.0 functions. T o use the USB 3.0 connect ors, you need to download and install the USB 3.0 driver after you r einstalled the Windows 7 operating system by doing the following: 1. Go to http://www.[...]

Note: If you cannot nd the Supplement les, device drivers, and progr am software you need on your hard disk drive, or if you want t o receive updat es and the latest information about them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkP adDrivers. ThinkP ad Setup Y our comput er comes with the ThinkP ad Setup progr am to enable you t o select various set[...]

• MAC addr ess (Internal LAN) 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: • Default values are in boldface . The default settings are already optimized for you. If you consider changing the comput er congurati[...]

T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments USB UEFI BIOS Support • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable boot support for USB stor age devices. Always On USB • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , the ext ernal USB devices can be charged thr ough USB connectors even when the system is in low power m[...]

T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments Note: Even when Enabled is select ed, you need to press the Fn key to resume the computer from sleep mode to normal operation. Fn Key Lock • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , you can pr ess the Fn key once to activat e the Fn key function, as if the key is [...]

T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments Note: NVIDIA Optimus should be select ed only if you are using a Windows 7 model. OS Detection for NVIDIA Optimus • Disabled • Enabled The system BIOS automatically switches the Graphics Device setting to NVIDIA Optimus if the operating syst em supports the feature,[...]

T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments activity . Normally, it is not necessary t o change the setting. Express Car d Speed • Gener ation 1 • Automatic Set the transfer speed of the ExpressC ard to the desired level of performance. The Automatic option enables the ExpressC ard to specify the tr ansfer sp[...]

T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments Serial A T A (SA T A) SA T A Controller Mode Option • Compatibility • AHCI Select SA T A controller operation mode. Core Multi-Pr ocessing • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable additional ex ecution cor e units within a CPU. Note: If you are using a computer wi[...]

Date and Time menu If you need to set the curr ent date and time of your comput er , select Date/Time from the ThinkP ad Setup menu. The following submenu is displayed: • System Date • System Time T o change the date and time, do the following: 1. Using the up and down arr ow keys t o select the it em t o change the dat e or time. 2. P ress T a[...]

T able 6. Security menu items (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments T o prevent unauthoriz ed access, set the user authentication on the oper ating syst em. P assword at r estart • Disabled • Enabled If you select and enable Password at restart , a passwor d prompt is displayed when you restart the comput er . If you select Disab[...]

T able 6. Security menu items (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments Security Chip • Active • Inactive • Disabled If you select Active , the security chip is functional. If you select Inactive , the Security Chip option is visible, but the security chip is not functional. If you select Disabled , the Security Chip option is hidd[...]

T able 6. Security menu items (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue 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 th[...]

T able 6. Security menu items (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments • P ermanently Disabled is an optional monit oring service from Absolut e Software. Note: If you set the computr ace module activation to Permanently Disabled , you will be unable to enable this setting again. Secure Boot • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable [...]

• Use F5 or – t o move the device down t o a lower priority . • Use the combination of Shift and ! to ex clude or include a device. 3. P ress F10 to save the changes and r estar t the system. T o change the startup sequence t emporarily so that the syst em starts up from a different drive, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer . 2. T ur[...]

T able 7. S tartup menu items (continued) Menu item V alue Comments Boot Mode • Quick • Diagnostics Screen during the POST: • Quick : The ThinkP ad L ogo screen is displayed. • Diagnostics : T ext messages are displayed. Note: Y ou also can ent er Diagnostic mode by pressing Esc during the POS T . Option K eys display • Disabled • Enabl[...]

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 t o r emotely power on your comput er , format the[...]

• Wake on LAN • Network Boot sequence • Flash update 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 compu[...]

Chapter 9. P reventing pr oblems An important part of owning a ThinkP ad notebook comput er is maintenance. With proper car e, you can avoid common problems. This chapter provides information that can help you keep your comput er running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 131 • “Making sure device drivers are cur[...]

not start up, download the les t o creat e a bootable self-t est media fr om the following W eb site: http://www.lenovo.com/hddtest. Run the t est and recor d any messages or error codes. If the t est returns any failing err or codes or messages, call the Customer Support Center with the codes or messages and the computer in fr ont of you. A tec[...]

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 use and enjoyment out of your computer . Be careful about where and how you work • Stor e packing mat erials safely out of the r[...]

• When installing the hard disk drive, solid state drive, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with your hardwar e, and apply pr essure only where needed on the device. • T urn off your computer if you ar e r eplacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive. • When r eplacing the primary hard disk drive or solid state drive, r e[...]

Cleaning the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following: 1. P repare a mixtur e of a gentle kitchen-use deter gent (one that does not contain abr asive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water t o 1 part det ergent. 2. Absorb the diluted det ergent int o a sponge. 3. Squeez e ex ces[...]

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Chapter 10. T roubleshooting comput er problems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a problem with your computer . • “Diagnosing problems” on page 137 • “T roubleshooting” on page 137 Diagnosing problems If you experience pr oblems with your computer , use the Lenovo Solution Cent er progr am as a starting [...]

Note: Do not remove the battery and the ac power adapt er t o r eset the computer . 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 tur[...]

Solution : Checksum of the Security settings in the EFI V ariable is not corr ect. Enter ThinkP ad Setup to check security settings, Pr ess F10 and then press Enter to r estart the syst em. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. • Message : 0187: EAIA data access err or Solution : The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the compute[...]

Solution : Cooling fan has failed. Shut down the comput er immediately and have the comput er serviced. • Message : Thermal sensing error Solution : The thermal sensor has problem. Shut down the computer immediat ely and have the computer serviced. • Message : This syst em does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or authorize[...]

– If your system is installed with the Windows 8 oper ating system, use either the Remove everything and r einstall Windows function or the recovery discs to r estore the system t o the factory stat e. If the problem persists, have the comput er serviced. • Problem : My scr een goes blank while the comput er is on. Solution : Y our scr een save[...]

Solution : Make sur e that: • The cable is installed corr ectly . The network cable must be securely connect ed both to the Ethernet connector of your computer and to the RJ45 connector of the hub. The maximum allowable distance from the computer to hub is 100 meters. If the cable is connect ed and the distance is within acceptable limits but the[...]

Solution : • If your system is installed with Windows 7 oper ating syst em, ensure that: – Y our wir eless LAN driver is the lat est version. Check the Web site and conrm that the driver version supported by the Access Connections progr am is the lat est documented in the readme le. – Y our computer is within r ange of a wir eless acces[...]

• When the computer is turned on • When the computer r esumes normal oper ation • When the T r ackP oint pointing device is kept pressed for a long time • When the temper ature changes Problem : The T rackP oint pointing device or t ouch pad does not work. Solution : Ensure that the T rackP oint pointing device or t ouch pad is enabled in t[...]

• If the sleep status indicator is on (is gr een), press Fn t o r esume fr om the sleep mode. • If the pr oblem persists, follow the solution for the following problem. Note: If you are using the Windows 7 operating syst em, it does not support the presentation scheme. Problem : The screen is unreadable or dist orted. Solution : Make sur e that[...]

External monitor problems Problem : The e xternal monitor is blank. Solution : T o bring up the image, pr ess Fn+F7 and select the desir ed monitor . If the pr oblem persists, do the following: 1. Connect the ext ernal monit or t o another comput er to mak e sur e that it works. 2. Reconnect the ext ernal monitor to your computer . 3. Refer t o the[...]

10. Click Update Driver . 11. Click Browse my computer for driver software , and then click L et me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer . 12. Clear the Show compatible hardwar e check bo x. 13. Select your monitor manufacturer and model. 14. After updating the driver , click Close . 15. Set Resolution . Note: T o change the color sett[...]

10. Set the r elative position of each monit or by dr agging its icon. Y ou can set the monitors in any r elative position, but the icons must touch each other . 11. Click OK t o apply the changes. Note: T o change the color settings, right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution . Click Advanced Settings , select the Monitor tab, then se[...]

• Problem : A volume or balance slider cannot be moved. Solution : The slider might be gr ayed out. This means that its position is xed by the hardwar e and cannot be changed. • Problem : The volume sliders do not stay in place when some audio applications are used. Solution : It is normal for the sliders to change position when certain soun[...]

Battery and power problems This topic contains instructions on troubleshooting batt ery and power pr oblems. Battery pr oblems Problem : The battery pack cannot be fully char ged in the standar d charge time when the computer is powered off. Solution : The battery pack might be over-dischar ged. Do the following: 1. T urn off the computer . 2. Make[...]

Note: If you ar e using the Windows 7 oper ating system, to display the power adapt er (power plug) icon, click Show hidden icons on the taskbar . P ower problems Print these instructions now and k eep it with your comput er for r eference lat er . If your comput er is getting no power at all, check the following items: 1. V erify the power switch.[...]

If you receive an error message while the oper ating system is loading the desktop congur ation aft er the POST is complet ed, check the following items: 1. Go t o the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support and sear ch for the err or message. 2. Visit the Micr osoft Knowledge Base homepage at: http://support.micr osoft.com/ an[...]

If your computer tries to enter sleep mode but the request is reject ed, the device attached to the USB connector might have been disabled. If this occurs, do a hot-unplug-and-plug oper ation for the USB device. • Problem : The batt ery dischar ges slightly while the comput er is in hibernation mode. Solution : If the wake up function is enabled,[...]

Problem : Y ou hear a noise fr om the drive when the CD , DVD , or CD-RW disc is spinning. Solution : If the disc is not corr ectly loaded on the center pivot of the drive, it might rub against the drive cover and make a noise. Make sur e that the disc is loaded corr ectly in the drive. Problem : The tray does not open even if you press the eject b[...]

• Other applications run corr ectly on your computer . • The necessary device drivers ar e installed. • The application works when it is run on some other computer . If an err or message is displayed while you ar e using the application progr am, refer t o the manuals supplied with the application. If the application still does not run correc[...]

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Chapter 11. Getting support This chapter provides information about getting help and support from L enovo. • “Before you contact L enovo” on page 157 • “Getting help and service” on page 157 • “Pur chasing additional services” on page 159 Before you contact L enovo Often, you can solve your computer pr oblems by referring to the i[...]

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 includes print ed books, online books, r eadme les, and help les. In addition, information about Lenovo pr oducts is available on the W orld Wide Web. Microsoft Service P acks ar e the lat[...]

• Replacement or use of parts not manufactur ed for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Note: All warr anted parts contain a 7-char acter identication in the format FRU XXXXXXX. • Identication of softwar e problem sources • Conguration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgr ade • Changes, modications, or upgr ades to dev[...]

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Appendix A. Regulat or y information Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d is designed to be inter operable with any wir eless LAN pr oduct that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal F requency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) r adio t [...]

• 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[...]

2 Wir eless WAN ant enna (Main) 3 Wir eless LAN antenna (Thir d) 4 Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna (Auxiliary) 5 Wir eless WAN antenna (Auxiliary) Locating wir eless regulatory notices F or mor e information about the wir eless regulat ory notices, refer t o the Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer . If your computer is shipped without[...]

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance stat ement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du C anada. European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the pr otection r equirements of EU C[...]

Dieses Gerät ist ber echtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätsz eichen - CE - zu führ en. V er antwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach P aragr af 5 des EMVG ist die L enovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG P aragr af 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt di[...]

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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. L enovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on pr oduct recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo&[...]

Disposing of Lenovo 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 or [...]

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 accordance with European Dir ective 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulat ors. The Dir ective determines the framework for [...]

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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 L enovo r epresentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a L enovo product, program, or service is not int ended to state or imply that only that[...]

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

Appendix D . Restriction of Hazardous Substances Dir ective (RoHS) China RoHS T urkish RoHS The L enovo pr oduct meets the requir ements of the Republic of T urkey Dir ective on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazar dous Substances in Electrical and Electr onic Equipment (EEE). Ukraine RoHS © Copyright L enovo 2012 173[...]

India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-W aste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 174 User Guide[...]

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