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User Guide ThinkP ad X230 and X230i[...]
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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 D “Notices” on page 163 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 controls, connectors, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F ront view[...]
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Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . 67 Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Replacing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Replacing the hard disk drive or solid stat e drive . 71 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . . . 73 Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Replacing the palm rest . . . . . . . . . . . 79[...]
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Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 155 Japan compliance statement for products which connect t o the power mains with rat ed current less than or equal to 20 A per phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lenovo pr oduct service information for T aiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements . . . . .[...]
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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 make sur e that the power button 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[...]
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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[...]
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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, contact the Customer Support Center . Although ther e ar e no moving parts in your computer after the power cor [...]
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P ower cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cor ds and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufactur er . The power cords shall be safety approved. F or Germany, it shall be H05VV -F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . F or other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or[...]
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Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you int end to use with your computer equipment appears t o be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualied electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement. Do not share an electrical [...]
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General battery notice DANGER P ersonal computers manufactured by L enovo contain a coin cell battery t o provide power to the system clock. In addition, many mobile pr oducts, such as notebook computers, utilize a rechargeable battery pack t o pr ovide syst em power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your pr oduct hav[...]
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Lithium coin cell batt er y notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorr ectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell batt er y, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer . The battery contains lithium and can e xplode if not pr operly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or immers[...]
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Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can gener ate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook computers can gener ate a signicant amount of heat due to their compact siz e. Always follow these basic precautions: • When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, th[...]
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Electrical curr ent safety information DANGER Electric current from power , t elephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconguration of this product during an electrical st [...]
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Using headphones or earphones If your comput er has both a headphone connector and an audio-out connector , always use the headphone connector for headphones (also called a headset) or earphones. 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 [...]
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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, specications, operating environment, and ThinkV antage ® T echnologies and other software. • “L ocating computer contr ols, connectors, and indicators” on page 1 • “Locating impo[...]
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7 PCI Expr ess Mini Card slot for wireless WAN card or mSA T A solid stat e drive 8 Fingerprint reader 9 T r ackPoint buttons 10 T ouch pad 11 Fn key 12 Volume control butt ons 13 Black butt on 14 Built-in microphones 1 Integr ated camera Some models have an int egrated camera. Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference. F or more i[...]
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8 Fingerprint reader Some models have a ngerprint r eader . The ngerprint authentication t echnology enables you to use your ngerprint t o start the computer , enter the ThinkP ad Setup progr am, or enter the Windows oper ating syst em. F or details, see “Using the ngerprint r eader ” on page 56. 11 Fn key Use the Fn k ey to take ad[...]
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1 Security k eyhole Pur chase a security cable lock that ts this keyhole to lock your computer t o a stationary object t o pr otect your computer fr om theft. 2 Hard disk drive or solid state drive Depending on the model, your comput er might have a lar ge-capacity, customer -upgradable hard disk drive that can meet a variety of stor age demands[...]
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6 Media car d r eader slot Y our computer has a media card reader slot. F or more information about the support ed cards, see “Using an ExpressC ard, a ash media car d, or a smart card” on page 41. Left-side view Figure 3. ThinkP ad X230 and X230i left-side view 1 Expr essCard slot 2 Wir eless radio switch 3 USB 3.0 connector 4 Mini DisplayP[...]
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Note: If you attach your comput er t o a ThinkP ad Ultrabase, docking station, or port r eplicator , use the VGA connector on the Ultr abase, docking station, or replicat or , not the one on the comput er . F or details, see “ Attaching an e xternal monit or ” on page 36. 7 F an louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulat e in t[...]
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4 Memory-upgrade slot Y ou can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory-upgrade slot. Memory modules ar e available as options fr om Lenovo. F or more information, see “Replacing a memory module” on page 73. 5 Built-in speak ers The st ereo speakers are built into your comput er . Rear view Figu[...]
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System-status indicators 1 Wireless LAN/W AN/WiMAX/Bluetooth status indicator • Green : The wir eless LAN, WAN, Bluetooth or WiMAX feature 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 state drive, or mSA T A solid state drive is reading or [...]
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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 ery charge level is 20% or higher • Orange : The battery charge level is between 5% and 20%. • F ast blinking orange : The[...]
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FCC ID and IC Certication number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certication number for the PCI Expr ess Mini Car d shown on the enclosur e of your comput er . The FCC ID and IC Certication number label is afxed on the car d installed in the PCI Express Mini Car d slot of your computer . Certicate of Authenticity label The Micr osoft [...]
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F eatures Processor • T o view the processor information of your computer , click S tart , right-click Computer . Then click Properties . Memory • Double data r ate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic r andom access memory (SDRAM) Storage device Depending on the model: • 2.5-inch (7 mm height) hard disk drive • 2.5-inch (7 mm height) solid stat e [...]
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• Speaker mute button • Microphone mut e butt on Interface • External monitor connectors (VGA and Mini DisplayP ort) • Combo audio jack • T wo USB 3.0 connectors and one Always On USB 2.0 connect or • RJ45 Ethernet connect or • ExpressC ard slot • 4-in-1 digital media car d reader • Docking station connector Wireless features • [...]
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Operating environment This section provides information about your computer oper ating envir onment. Environment • Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10,000 ft) • T emperatur e – At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5.0°C t o 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F) – Stor age: 5.0°C t o 43.0°C (41°F t o 109°F) – At altit[...]
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the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation pr ocess completes, the application icon will be activated. T able 1. Applications in the Lenovo ThinkVantage T ools program Application Icon name Access Connections ™ Internet Connection Active P rotection Syst em ™ Airbag Pr otection Client Security Solut[...]
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T able 2. Applications in Control Panel (continued) Application Control Panel section Green text in Control P anel Fingerprint Softwar e System and Security Hardwar e and Sound Lenovo - Fingerprint Reader or Lenovo - Notebook Fingerprint Reader GPS Enabler Network and Internet System and Security Lenovo - GPS Lenovo AutoLock System and Security Len[...]
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Client Security Solution The Client Security Solution progr am prot ects your computer by securing client data and deecting security breach att empts. It also can help manage your passwords, r ecover a forgott en password, monit or security settings on your computer , and suggest how to enhance your computer security . Communications Utility Use[...]
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Passwor d Manager The P assword Manager pr ogram aut omatically captur es and lls in authentication information for Windows applications and W eb sit es. P ower Manager The P ower Manager pr ogram provides convenient, e xible, and complete power management for your computer . It enables you to adjust your computer power settings t o achieve t[...]
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Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. • “Registering your computer” on page 19 • “F requently asked questions” on page 19 • “Special keys and buttons” on page 20 • “Using the Ultr aNav pointing device” on page 24 • “P ower management” on page 28 • ?[...]
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Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stor ed on your hard disk or solid state drive? • Study the Chapt er 4 “Security” on page 49 to nd out how you can prot ect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. • Use the Client Security Solution pr ogram or P assword Manager progr am to prot ect the data stor ed on y[...]
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P ower conservation Fn+F4 Put your computer into sleep mode. T o r eturn to normal oper ation, pr ess the Fn key only . If you want to use the combination to put the comput er into hibernation mode or do-nothing mode, change the settings in the P ower Manager progr am. Switching a display output location • Fn+F7 Switch the display output location[...]
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Changing the camer a and audio settings • Fn+F6 Pr ess Fn+F6 t o open the Communications settings window . F r om this window , you can take a picture, change the camer a and audio settings, and launch the Communications Utility pr ogram. Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display • Fn+F8 : The computer display becomes dimmer . • [...]
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V olume and mute buttons Adjust the sound volume level of the built-in speakers by using the following thr ee butt ons: 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, pr ess [...]
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4. Select Only the recording device select ed below: . Then select the r ecording device fr om the drop-down list bo x. 5. Click OK . Windows key Pr ess this key to open the Start menu of the Windows oper ating syst em. 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 informat[...]
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Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings T o change your UltraNav pointing device settings, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ Ultr aNav . Then change the settings as you desired. 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 c[...]
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• Enable the T r ackP oint scrolling function. • Enable the T r ackP oint Scrolling Tips. T o customize the settings of the T r ackP oint pointing device, do the following: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel ➙ Har dware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ Ultr aNav . 2. Under T r ackP oint, proceed to changing the settings. Changing the cap The cap 1 on t[...]
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Customizing the touch pad T o customiz e the t ouch pad, do as follows: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel ➙ Har dware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ Ultr aNav . 2. Under T ouchP ad, pr oceed to changing the settings. Behavior of the UltraNav and an ext ernal mouse If you attach an ext ernal mouse t o a USB connect or , you can use the e xternal mouse si[...]
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P ower management When you need to use your computer away fr om electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at differ ent rat es. The more you use the power-int ensive components, the faster you consume battery power . Checking battery status The P ower Manager battery g[...]
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Charging the battery When you check battery status and nd that the per centage of power remaining is low or when the power alarm alerts you that the remaining power is low , you need to char ge your batt ery or r eplace it with a charged battery . If an ac outlet is convenient, plug the ac power adapter into it, and then insert the jack into the[...]
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• Hibernation By using this mode, you can turn off your comput er complet ely without saving les or e xiting fr om any applications that ar e running. When the computer enters hibernation, all open applications, folders, and les ar e saved to the hard disk, and then the computer turns off. Use the P ower Manager progr am to congur e how [...]
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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 specied by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modied 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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WiMAX This long-r ange wireless data transmission technology based on the 802.16 standar d is e xpected to provide the user a last mile br oadband connectivity similar to that provided by cable or ADSL, but without the need to physically connect a cable to the personal computer . Establishing wireless LAN connections Y our computer comes with a bui[...]
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T o use the wireless WAN featur e, start the Access Connections progr am. F or information on how to start the Access Connections progr am, see “ Accessing ThinkV antage applications on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 13. F or maximum performance fr om your wireless WAN connection, please keep the following best usage guidelines in min[...]
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Checking wir eless connection status Y ou can check your comput er wir eless connection status and wir eless signal strength thr ough the Access Connections gauge on the taskbar , or through the Access Connections icon and wir eless status icon on the taskbar . Access Connections gauge On the Windows 7 operating system, the Access Connections gauge[...]
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– P ower to the wireless r adio is on. The signal str ength of the wir eless connection is mar ginal. – P ower to the wireless radio is on. The signal str ength of the wir eless connection is poor . T o impr ove signal strength, move your system closer to the wireless access point. • Wireless status icon stat es: wireless WAN – P ower to th[...]
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Y ou can set any r esolution for either the computer display or the e xternal monitor . When you use both at the same time, the resolution of both is the same. If you set a higher resolution for the computer display, you can see only part of the screen at a time. Y ou can see other parts by moving the image with the T rackP oint pointing device or [...]
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2. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution . Note: If your computer cannot det ect the e xternal monitor , click the Det ect butt on. 3. Select the e xternal monit or and click Advanced Settings . 4. Click the Monitor tab and select a color value fr om the Colors eld. 5. Click OK . Considerations for attaching an e xternal monito[...]
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Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor Connect the DVI monit or t o the expansion unit, and turn it on befor e you turn on the computer . Otherwise the system cannot recogniz e the DVI monit or . If the option for enabling the DVI monitor in the Display P roperties window is not displayed, try closing the window and opening it again. If the opt[...]
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1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution . 2. Click the monitor -1 icon (for the primary display, the computer display). 3. Set the resolution for the primary display . 4. Click the monitor -2 icon (for the secondary display, the e xternal display). 5. Set the resolution for the secondary display . 6. Click Advanced settings and s[...]
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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 integr ated camera with other pr ograms, 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 omatic[...]
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– SDHC card – SDXC car d – MultiMediaCar d (MMC) Notes: • Y our computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD car d. • While tr ansferring data to or from a ash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your comput er into sleep or hibernation mode befor e the data tr ansfer is complet e; otherwise, your data could become dama[...]
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Note: If you do not r emove the car d fr om your computer after you eject the car d from the Windows oper ating system, the car d can no longer be accessed. T o access the card, you must r emove it rst, then insert it again. Chapter 2 . Using your comput er 43[...]
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Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and travelling 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 [...]
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Display : P osition the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510-760 mm (20-30 inches). A void glare or reections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness t o levels that enable you to see the scr een clearly . P ress Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 t o adjust display[...]
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Assistive t echnologies enable users t o access information in the most appr opriate way . Some of these technologies ar e already pr ovided in your operating syst em. Others can be pur chased through vendors, or accessed through the W orld Wide Web http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing. Assistive technologies Some accessibility t echnologies are [...]
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T ravel accessories The following is a checklist of items t o consider packing when you ar e going to tr avel: • ThinkP ad ac power adapter • ThinkP ad AC/DC Combo Adapt er • External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one • Ethernet cable • Extra batt ery, char ged • A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and prot ec[...]
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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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2. T ype the master har d disk password. Note: T o r eturn to the icon , press F1 again. If this icon is displayed, type a supervisor passwor d. Note: P ress the Backspace key if you enter a wr ong password while you are typing your password. P ower-on password Y ou can set a power -on password to help pr otect your computer against access by unaut[...]
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The master password can be set and used only by a syst em administrat or . Like a mast er key, it enables the administrat or to get access to any hard disk drive in a syst em. The administr ator sets the mast er password; no one else knows it. Then the administr ator sets a user password for each comput er in the network, and tells each user the pa[...]
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10. P ress F10. The Setup Conrmation window opens. Select Y es to save conguration changes and e xit. The next time you turn on your comput er , you will have to type the user or master hard disk passwor d in order to start your computer and get access to your oper ating syst em. Changing or removing a hard disk password T o change or r emove[...]
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– 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 passwor ds and hard disk passwor ds – Changing the setting for the security [...]
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• 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 P assword and Conrm New Password elds blank. P ress Enter . Attention: Y ou might want to note down your password and keep it in a safe place. If you for get your supervisor pa[...]
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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 featur e 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 efcient use of the encryptio[...]
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T o set the security chip, you have t o start Client Security Solution, and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Client Security Solution is not pr einstalled on Windows 7 models. T o congure the security chip, you need to download the latest version of Client Security Solution from the Lenovo W eb sit e. T o download Client Security Sol[...]
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T able 4. LED behavior list_ngerprint reader LED behavior Description Steady gr een The ngerprint reader is ready t o swipe. Blinking gr een once The ngerprint is being authenticated or has been authenticated. Blinking gr een The ngerprint reader is ready to swipe in power-on authentication state. Blinking amber The ngerprint could n[...]
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If you forget your hard disk passwor d, L enovo cannot r eset your passwor d or r ecover data fr om the har d disk. Y ou must take your comput er to a L enovo authoriz ed servicer or a marketing r epresentative to have the hard disk drive r eplaced. Pr oof of pur chase is requir ed, and a fee will be char ged for parts and service. Setting the n[...]
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• Y our nger is very dry . • Y our nger is stained with dirt, mud, or oil. • The surface of your nger is very different fr om when you enr olled your ngerprint. • Y our nger is wet. • 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 xc[...]
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Using rewalls If your system is preinstalled with a r ewall pr ogram, it pr otects against computer Internet security threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also prot ects your privacy . F or mor e information about how to use the rewall progr am, refer to the help information system that comes with the progr am[...]
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Chapter 5. Recovery overview This chapter pr ovides information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. • “Creating and using recovery media” on page 61 • “P erforming backup and recovery operations” on page 62 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 63 • “Creating and using a r escue medium” on page 6[...]
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T o cr eate r ecovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Progr ams ➙ Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ F actory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media On the Windows 7 oper ating system oper ating system, you can use r ecovery media to restor e the computer to the fact ory defaul[...]
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P er forming a recovery operation T o perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery progr am on the Windows 7 oper ating system, do the following: 1. F rom the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restor e . The Rescue and Recovery progr am opens. 2. In the Rescue and Re[...]
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• 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 instructions on the screen. F or more[...]
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3. In the Boot Menu window , select the USB hard disk drive as the rst boot device and pr ess Ent er . The rescue medium starts. • If you have cr eated a rescue medium using the secondary internal har d disk drive, set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the rst boot device in the startup device sequence to start the rescue medium. Wh[...]
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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 t o start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using a r escue medium” on page 64 . • Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you n[...]
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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 67 • “Replacing the battery” on page 67 • “Replacing the SIM card” on page 70 • “Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 71 • “Repla[...]
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DANGER If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by L enovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not e xpose it to e xcessive heat. • Do [...]
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3. Unlock the battery latch 1 and hold the latch 2 in the unlocked position. 4. Remove the battery . 5. Slide the new battery int o the computer . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 69[...]
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6. Make sure that the battery latch t o the locked position. 7. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the SIM card Before you start, print these instructions. Y our comput er might require a SIM card to establish wir eless WAN connections. Depending on the country of delivery, you might need t o pur [...]
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5. Insert the new SIM car d rmly int o the slot. 6. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 7. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the har d disk drive or solid stat e drive Before you start, print these instructions. When r eplacing the drive, be sure to follow the [...]
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4. Loosen the scr ew that secures the slot cover . Then remove the cover . 5. Remove the hard disk drive or solid stat e drive by pulling out the tab. 6. Detach the side rubber r ails from the hard disk drive or the side spacer rails fr om the solid state drive. 72 User Guide[...]
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7. Attach the side rubber rails to the new hard disk drive or the side spacer r ails t o the new solid state drive. 8. Insert the new hard disk drive or solid state drive into the slot. 9. Reinstall the slot cover and tighten the screw to secure it. 10. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 11. T urn the computer over[...]
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Note: The oper ating speed of the memory module has dependency on the syst em conguration. In some conditions, the memory in your computer might not be able to oper ate at the maximum speed. Attention: Before you start installing a memory module, touch a metal table or a gr ounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from you[...]
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6. With the notched end of the memory module towar d the contact edge side of the socket, insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 20 degr ees 1 ; then pr ess it in rmly 2 . 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 e[...]
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3. If the Installed memory item shows a different amount of memory from what you installed, check whether you have corr ectly followed the instructions in this section. Replacing the keyboar d Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid shock hazard, di[...]
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6. 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 . 7. Car efully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer 1 , and then detach the connect or 2 . Remove the keyboard. Installing the keyboard T o install the keybo[...]
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3. P ress gently on the keyboar d and slide the k eyboard in the dir ection shown by the arrows. Make sure that the edges of the keyboar d ar e under the fr ame. 4. T urn the computer over and reinstall the scr ews. 5. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 6. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt e[...]
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Removing the palm rest T o r emove the palm r est, do the following: 1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer . Wait for three to ve minut es, till the inside of the computer cools. 2. Close the comput er display, and turn the computer over . 3. Remove the batt ery . See “Replacing the ba[...]
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Installing the palm rest T o install the palm rest, do the following: 1. Attach the palm r est, making sur e the latches near the t op left and right edges of the palm r est ar e secure. 2. P ress the edge of the palm r est until it clicks into place. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 81[...]
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5. Reinstall the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboar d” on page 76. 6. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 7. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the speaker Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER Electric current from power , telephone, and communi[...]
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7. P ut the new speaker in place and install the screw . Then connect the cable. 8. Reinstall the palm r est. See “Replacing the palm r est” on page 79. 9. Reinstall the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboar d” on page 76. 10. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 11. T urn the computer over again. Connect the [...]
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DANGER If the backup battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The backup battery contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by L enovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not e xpose it to e xcessive heat. • Do not e xpo[...]
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8. Reinstall the palm r est. See “Replacing the palm r est” on page 79. 9. Reinstall the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboar d” on page 76. 10. Reinstall the batt ery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 67. 11. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. 86 User Guide[...]
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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 87 • “ThinkP ad Battery 19+” on page 87 • “ThinkP ad UltraBase Series 3” on page 90 • “Other ThinkP ad port replicat ors and docking stations” on p[...]
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Bottom view 1 P ower jack : The is where you connect the ac power adapt er . 2 Indicator button : When you pr ess this button, the status indicator shows the ThinkP ad Batt er y 19+ charge status. 3 Status indicator : It shows the ThinkP ad Battery 19+ charge status. 4 Eject lever : When the eject lever is released, you can detach the ThinkP ad Bat[...]
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Detaching the ThinkP ad Battery 19+ T o detach the ThinkP ad Batt ery 19+, do the following: 1. Unlock the batt ery latch by sliding it to the unlocked position. 2. Release the eject lever 2 and detach the ThinkP ad Battery 19+. Charging the ThinkP ad Battery 19+ The ThinkP ad Battery 19+ can be char ged separat ely when connect ed to ac power sour[...]
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The ThinkP ad Battery 19+ also can be charged with a comput er attached. In this way, both the main battery and the ThinkP ad Battery 19+ will be charged. ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3 Y our computer supports the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3, which is a docking solution pr ovided by Lenovo t o expand the working capabilities of your computer . Aft[...]
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T op view 1 Docking station connector : This is wher e you attach your computer . 2 Power jack : Connect the ac power adapter . 3 E thernet connect or : Connect the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3 t o an E thernet LAN. 4 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 5 Monitor connector : Connect an external monitor or project or . 6 Headphone ja[...]
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Bottom view 1 Eject request button : P ress the eject request butt on t o undock the comput er . 2 Docking status indicator : This indicator lights red when your comput er is docked. It blinks when the eject request button is pr essed. 3 Eject lever : Use it to lift your computer up fr om the ThinkPad Ultr aBase Series 3 when you undock the compute[...]
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2. Align the fr ont of the comput er with the fr ont of the ThinkPad Ultr aBase Series 3. 3. Ensure that the guides of the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3 align with the holes in the computer 1 . Then secure the computer in place 2 . The docking status indicator lights. 4. T urn the system lock key t o the locked position (horizontal). The computer i[...]
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Note: Y ou can turn the key clockwise to lock it. Then, keep the key in a safe place. Do not lose this key; otherwise, you will be unable t o detach the comput er from the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3. Detaching the ThinkP ad UltraBase Series 3 Attention: Do not detach your comput er fr om the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3 while the docking status[...]
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Detaching the computer T o detach your computer fr om the ThinkP ad UltraBase Series 3, do the following: 1. Ensure that the syst em lock key of the ThinkP ad Ultr aBase Series 3 is in the unlocked (vertical) position. 2. Close the comput er display . 3. If you are hot-detaching or warm-detaching the computer , pr ess the eject r equest button on t[...]
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1 Unlocked position When the lock is in this position, your computer is not secur ed. 2 L ocked position When the lock is in this position, the ThinkP ad UltraBase Series 3 is locked, and the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkP ad UltraBase Series 3. The device in the drive bay also is locked and cannot be removed. Note: Keep the security ke[...]
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F ront view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and ThinkP ad P ort Replicat or Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 P ower button : P ress the power butt on to turn the computer on or off. 2 Eject button : Pr ess the eject button to r elease the comput er from the port r eplicator . 3 Sliding adjuster : Use the sliding adjuster as a guide t o align the docking s[...]
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4 Eject button : Pr ess the eject button to release the computer from the docking station. 5 Sliding adjuster : Use the sliding adjuster as a guide t o align the docking station connect or on your computer as you attach the docking station. 6 Docking station connector : This is wher e you attach your computer . 7 Syst em lock key : Use the system l[...]
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Rear view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and ThinkP ad P ort Replicat or Series 3 with USB 3.0 1 Power jack : Connect the ac power adapter . 2 Ethernet connector : Connect the port r eplicator t o an Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the connect or is the same as that on the comput er . 3 USB 2.0 connectors : Connect USB 2.0 compatible devices. 4 U[...]
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2 DisplayP ort connector : Connect a display device. 3 DVI connector : Connect a monitor that supports Single-Link DVI. Note: The DVI connect or provides a digital interface only . This connector can only be used with a comput er that supports DVI connection established thr ough docking stations. 4 Headphone jack : 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter . U[...]
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8 eSA T A connector or USB 3.0 connector : F or the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, this is an eSA T A connector for connecting an eSA T A device. F or the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0, this is a USB 3.0 connector for connecting a USB compatible devices. 9 External monitor connector : Connect an e xternal monit or . 10 Security[...]
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2. P ress and pull the sliding adjuster as shown. 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 status i[...]
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Connecting an e xternal display to the ThinkP ad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and the ThinkP ad 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 to a DisplayP ort connector and a DVI connector that ar e [...]
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Security feature Use the security keyhole on the ThinkP ad port r eplicator or docking station to attach a mechanical lock. By attaching a mechanical lock, you can secure the port replicat or or docking station to a stationary object, such as a desk, to prot ect your port r eplicator or docking station from theft. Mechanical locks in differ ent siz[...]
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Chapter 8. Advanced conguration 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 softwar e. This topic will help you handle your comput er with pr oper car e an[...]
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Country or region: Code China: SC Denmark: DK Finland: FI F rance: FR Germany: GR Italy: IT Japan: JP Netherlands: NL Norway: NO Spain: SP Sweden: SV T aiwan and Hong Kong: T C United States: US Installing the Windows 7 operating system Before you start, print these instructions. T o install the Windows 7 oper ating system and its relat ed software[...]
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T o install a x module, run the EXE le in a subfolder and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If you remove the hard disk drive from the comput er with a single-cor e processor and install it on a computer with a dual-core pr ocessor , you can get access to the har d disk drive. The opposite, however , is not true: If you r emove the[...]
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11. Specify path C:SWT OOL SDRIVERSMONIT OR t o this monit or INF le. Then, click Open . 12. Click OK . 13. Conrm the correct display type, then click Next . 14. When installation completes, click Close . 15. Click Close to close the Display P roperties window. 16. Click OK on the Monitor tab. 17. Click OK and close the Display Settings wi[...]
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• UEFI BIOS V ersion • UEFI BIOS Date (Y ear-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller V ersion • Machine T ype Model • System-unit serial number • System board serial number • Asset T ag • CPU T ype • CPU Speed • Installed memory • UUID • MAC addr ess (Internal LAN) Cong menu If you need to change the conguration of your compu[...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments work when a har d disk password is set. Ethernet LAN Option ROM (for Legacy Only boot mode or Both with L egacy rst ) • Disabled • Enabled Load the E thernet LAN Option ROM to enable startup fr om an integr ated network device. UEFI IPv4 Network Stack (for UEFI O[...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments and allows USB 3.0 to be supported in the operating system. If you select Disabled , it disables and hides the USB 3.0 controller , and USB 3.0 connectors will work as USB 2.0 connect ors. T rackP oint • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable the built-in T r ackP oin[...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments Display Boot Display Device • ThinkP ad L CD • Analog (VGA) • Digital on ThinkPad • Digital 1 on dock • Digital 2 on dock Select the display device that is t o be activated at boot time. This selection is effective for boot time, password pr ompt, and ThinkP a[...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments PCI Express P ower Management • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable a feature that automatically adjusts power management when there is no PCI Express activity . Normally, it is not necessary t o change the setting. Express Car d Speed • Gener ation 1 • Automat[...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments P assword Beep • Disabled • Enabled Enable this option to have a beep sound when the system is waiting for a power-on, har d disk, or supervisor password. Different beeps will sound when the ent ered password matches or does not match the congured password. Beep [...]
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T able 5. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item V alue Comments If you select 0 , use 60 seconds as the default timeout value. If you select 255 , the waiting time for establishing a connection is unlimited. Console T ype • PC-ANSI • VT100 • VT100+ • VT -UTF8 Select the console type for AMT . Note: This console type should m[...]
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T able 6. Security menu items Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments Hardwar e Passwor d Manager • Disabled • Enabled Manage your power -on password, supervisor password, and your hard disk passwords. Supervisor Passwor d • Disabled • Enabled See “Supervisor passwor d” on page 52. Lock UEFI BIOS Settings • Disabled • Enabled Enabl[...]
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T able 6. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments P assword Authentication • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable password authentication. If high security mode is selected, this item is displayed. Reset Fingerprint Data • Enter This option is used t o erase all ngerprint data stor ed in the ngerprint r[...]
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T able 6. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments Intel Virtualization T echnology • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardwar e capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization T echnology . Virtualization Intel VT -d F eature • Disabled • En[...]
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T able 6. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu it em Submenu it em V alue Comments Intel A T Module Activation • Disabled • Enabled • P ermanently Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to activate the Intel A T module, which is an optional anti-theft service from Int el. Note: If you set the Intel A T module activation to Perman[...]
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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 urn on the computer; then, while the ThinkP ad logo is displayed, press F12. 3. Select the device you want to start rst. Note: The Boot menu will be displayed when the syst em cannot boot from any [...]
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T able 7. Startup menu it ems (continued) Menu item V alue Comments Option K eys display • Disabled • Enabled If you select Disabled , the “T o int errupt normal startup, press Enter . ” message is not displayed during the POST . Boot Device List F12 Option • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , the F12 key is recogniz ed and the [...]
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System management Read this t opic to learn more about features of system management. Desktop Management Interface The system UEFI BIOS of your computer supports an interface called System Management BIOS Reference Specication (SMBIOS) V2.6.1. SMBIOS pr ovides information about the har dware components of your system. It is the responsibility of[...]
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T o enable or disable Wake on LAN, do the following: 1. Start ThinkP ad Setup. 2. Select Cong . The Cong submenu is displayed. 3. Select Network . The Network item submenu is displayed. 4. F or W ake On LAN , select one of the following: AC Only , A C and Battery , or Disabled . 5. P ress F10 to save changes and exit. Network Boot sequence Wh[...]
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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 chapt er provides information that can help you keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 125 • “Making sure device drivers are cur[...]
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• F or suspected hard disk drive issues, r efer to “Diagnosing problems” on page 131 prior t o calling the Customer Support Center . If your comput er does not start up, download the les t o cr eate a bootable self-test media from the following W eb site: http://www.lenovo.com/hddtest. Run the test and record any messages or error codes. I[...]
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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[...]
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• 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[...]
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3. Squeez e ex cess 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 r oubleshooting comput er 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 progr am as a startin[...]
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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 adapt er 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[...]
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• Message : 0187: EAIA data access error Solution : The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced. • Message : 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Solution : The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs t o be r einstalled. Have the computer[...]
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Solution : The thermal sensor has problem. Shut down the computer immediately and have the comput er serviced. • Message : This syst em does not support batt eries that are not genuine Lenovo made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but may not char ge unauthorized batteries. Pr ess the ESC key to continue. Attention : Lenovo has no [...]
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• Problem : My scr een goes blank while the computer is on. Solution : Y our scr een 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 button to resume from sleep or hibernation. Beep errors [...]
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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 the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable. – Y ou ar e using the [...]
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Check the Network Name (SSID) and your encryption information. Use the Access Connections progr am to verify this case-sensitive information. A wireless W AN pr oblem Problem : A message is displayed indicating that an unauthoriz ed W AN card is installed. Solution : The W AN car d is not supported on this comput er . Remove it. Note: Depending on [...]
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1. T urn off the computer . 2. Remove the external numeric keypad. 3. T urn on the computer and try using the keyboar d again. If the k eyboard problem is resolved, carefully r econnect the e xternal numeric keypad and the ext ernal keyboard. Make sur e that you have seat ed the connectors corr ectly . If the pr oblem persists, make sur e that the [...]
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8. Click the Monitor tab. Check whether the color quality is correctly set, and make sur e that the other information also is corr ect. 9. Click the Properties butt on. If you are pr ompted for an administrat or password or conrmation, type the password or provide conrmation. Check the Device status bo x and make sur e that the device is work[...]
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7. Select the correct scr een refr esh r ate. • Problem : W rong charact ers are displayed on the screen. Solution : Did you follow the corr ect procedur e when installing the oper ating system or application progr am? If you did, have the external monitor serviced. • Problem : The Extend desktop function does not work. Solution : Enable the Ex[...]
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8. Play any sound via the music pr ogram. Make sur e that sound comes fr om a headphone attached directly t o the syst em. F or more information, r efer to the help information system of Realtek HD Manager . Note: In the V olume Mix er window of Realtek HD Manager , a check mark by the entry for a device, such as speakers for a playback device, or [...]
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Battery and power pr oblems This topic contains instructions on troubleshooting batt ery and power pr oblems. Battery pr oblems • Problem : The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the standar d char ge time when the comput er is powered off. Solution : The batt er y pack might be over -discharged. Do the following: 1. T urn off the computer .[...]
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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 button. Refer to “Status indicat ors” on page 7. The power button is illuminated whenever the computer is on. 2. Check all power connections. Remove a[...]
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If you receive an error message while the oper ating system is loading the desktop congur ation aft er the POST is complet ed, check the following items: • Go t o the Lenovo Support W eb site at http://ww w .lenovo.com/support and sear ch for the error message. • Go to the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.microsoft.com/ an[...]
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• Problem : The battery discharges slightly while the computer is in hibernation mode. Solution : If the wakeup function is enabled, the computer consumes small amount of power . This is not a defect. F or details, r efer t o “P ower -saving modes” on page 29. Pr oblems with drives and other stor age devices This section includes hard disk dr[...]
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Pr oblems with ports and connectors The following ar e the most common pr oblems with ports and connect ors. A USB problem Problem : A device connect ed to the USB connector does not work. Solution : Open the Device Manager window . Make sure that the USB device setup is corr ect, and that the assignment of computer r esource and the installation o[...]
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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 147 • “Getting help and service” on page 147 • “Pur chasing additional services” on page 149 Before you contact L enovo Often, you can solve your computer pr oblems by referring to the i[...]
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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[...]
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• Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a pr oduct has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will mak e select ed Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardwar e available. The following it ems are not cover ed: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactur ed [...]
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Appendix A. Regulat or y Information Wireless relat ed 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[...]
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• Battery Status Pr ole 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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The main ant enna connected t o the wireless LAN or WiMAX feature is located on the upper right side of the computer display, near the center . If your comput er has the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless LAN featur e, the third wireless antenna also is located here. Locating wir eless r egulator y notices F or mor e information about t[...]
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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 Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the pr otection r equirements of EU Co[...]
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K orea Class B compliance stat ement Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with r ated current less than or equal t o 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for T aiwan Appendix A. Regulatory Information 155[...]
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Appendix B. WEEE and r ecycling 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 pr oducts. Information on pr oduct recycling offerings can be found on Lenov[...]
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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 [...]
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Battery recycling information for the Eur opean 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. 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 efcient 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 wak e the computer check box. 7. Click OK . 162 User Guide[...]
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Appendix D . 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 refer ence to a Lenovo pr oduct, progr am, or service is not intended to stat e or imply that only t[...]
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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 Ultrabase UltraConnect UltraNav Intel and Int el SpeedStep ar e tr ademarks or r egistered t[...]
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