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User Guide ThinkP ad Edge E420 and E520[...]

Notes: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sur e t o r ead the following: • Safety and Warranty Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix C “Notices” on page 173 The Safety and W arranty Guide and the Regulat ory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site. T o r efer t[...]

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

Notice on deleting data fr om your hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using and understanding r ewalls . . . . . . . 67 Pr otecting data against viruses . . . . . . . . 67 Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . . 69 Creating and using recovery media . . . . . . 69 Creating recovery media . . . . . . . . . 70 Using r ecovery m[...]

Appendix A. Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Wireless related information . . . . . . . . . 163 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Locating wireless regulatory notices . . . . 165 Export classication notice . . . . . . . . . . 166 Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . 166[...]

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

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

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

customers to install options or replace CRUs. Y ou must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zer o. Befor e you remove the covers fr om a product equipped with a power cord, always make sure that the power is turned o[...]

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

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

Batteries DANGER P ersonal comput ers manufactur ed by L enovo contain a coin cell batter y to provide power to the system clock. In addition, many mobile pr oducts, such as notebook comput ers, utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested [...]

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

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

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

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser r adiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid dir ect exposure to the beam. Liquid crystal display (L CD) notice CA UTION: The L CD is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping t[...]

Notice for users in the U.S.A. Many PC products and accessories contain cor ds, cables or wires, such as power cords or cor ds to connect the accessory to a PC. If this pr oduct has such a cor d, cable or wire, then the following warning applies: WARNING Handling the cor d on this product or cor ds associated with accessories sold with this pr oduc[...]

Chapter 1. P roduct Overview This chapt er pr ovides information about the locations of connectors, locating important pr oduct information, computer features, specications, oper ating envir onment, and pr einstalled softwar e pr ograms. This chapter contains the following topics: • “L ocating computer contr ols, connectors, and indicators?[...]

F r ont view ThinkP ad Edge E420 front view Figure 1. ThinkPad Edge E420 front view 1 UltraConnect wir eless ant ennas (left) 2 Integrat ed high sensitivity webcam 3 Built-in microphone 4 UltraConnect wir eless antennas (right) 5 P ower switch 6 Fingerprint reader 7 System-status indicators (illuminat ed ThinkP ad logo) 8 Built-in ster eo speaker ([...]

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

F or details, refer to the instructions in “ThinkP ad Edge E420 special k eys” on page 27. ThinkP ad Edge E520 front view Figure 2. ThinkPad Edge E520 front view 1 UltraConnect wir eless ant ennas (left) 2 Integrat ed high sensitivity webcam 3 Built-in microphone 4 UltraConnect wir eless antennas (right) 5 Numeric k eypad 6 P ower switch 7 Fing[...]

3 Built-in micr ophone The built-in microphone captur es sound and voice when it is used with an application pr ogram capable of handling audio. 5 Numeric k eypad Y our comput er has a numeric keypad that can be used to quickly input numbers. 6 P ower switch Use the power switch t o turn on the computer . T o turn off your computer , use the Start [...]

The T r ackP oint and t ouch pad buttons provide functions similar to those of a mouse and its butt ons. 16 V olume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you t o quickly adjust the volume or mute the sound fr om your computer . F or details, refer to the instructions in “ThinkP ad Edge E520 special k eys” on page 29. Right-side vie[...]

2 Optical drive Y our computer has a slot for an optical drive. 3 P ower jack The ac power adapter cable connects to the comput er power jack t o provide power to the computer and charge the battery . 4 Security k eyhole Y our computer comes with a security keyhole. Y ou can purchase a security cable and lock to t this keyhole. Left-side view Fi[...]

F or details, refer t o the instructions in “ Attaching an external monitor” on page 48. 3 USB connectors The Universal Serial Bus connectors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a printer or a digital camera. Note: Y our computer is compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0. 4 eSA T A/USB combo connector The Universal[...]

Bottom view Figure 5. ThinkP ad Edge E420 and E520 bottom view 1 Battery 2 SIM car d slot 3 PCI Express Mini Car d slot for wir eless WAN 4 Memory-upgr ade slot 5 Hard disk drive 6 PCI Expr ess Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX 1 Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. By installing an ext ended life batte[...]

5 Hard disk drive Y our computer may have a lar ge-capacity, customer -upgr adable har d disk drive that can meet a variety of stor age demands. T o keep the drive safe, Active P rot ection System ™ is installed on your computer . F or details, refer to “ Active Pr otection System” on page 22. Note: The hidden service partition is the reason [...]

F or details, r efer to the instructions in “ Access Connections” on page 21. 2 F an louvers (rear) The int ernal fan and louvers enable air to circulat e in the computer and cool the central processor . Note: T o avoid impeding airow , do not place any obstacle in front of the fan. Status indicators The status indicators show the current st[...]

System-status indicators Note: Y our computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. The illuminat ed dot in the ThinkP ad logo on the outer lid of your comput er and on the palm r est works as a system-status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal mode. The meaning of the indicato[...]

P ower-status indicators Y our computer has an indicator that shows the status of ac power . Note: Y our computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. The meaning of the indicator is as follows: • Green: The ac power adapt er is connect ed. • Off: The ac power adapt er is not connected. On-screen indicators Some indicators[...]

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

If no integr ated wireless PCI Expr ess Mini Car d has been pr einstalled in your computer , you can install one. T o do this, follow the pr ocedure in Installing and replacing a PCI Express Mini Car d for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection or Installing and replacing the PCI Expr ess Mini C ard for wireless WAN. Certicate of Authenticity label The C[...]

Memory • Double data r ate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic r andom access memory Stor age device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: • Size: 14.0 inch (355.6 mm) • Resolution: – L CD: Up to 1366-by-768 – External monitor: Up to 2048-by-1536 • Brightness contr ol • Integr ated camera (on som[...]

ThinkP ad Edge E520 featur es Pr ocessor • T o see the syst em properties of your comput er , click Start , right-click Computer (in Windows XP , My Computer ); then from the pull down menu select Properties . Memory • Double data r ate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic r andom access memory Stor age device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Displ[...]

• Integr ated WiMAX (on some models) Security featur es • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Specications ThinkP ad Edge E420 specications Size • Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inch) • Depth: 234 mm (9.21 inch) • Height: 29.3 to 33.1 mm (1.15 to 1.30 inch) Heat output • 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on[...]

Battery life • F or percentage of r emaining batt ery power , see the P ower Manager Batt ery Gauge in the task bar . • The P ower Manager also displays a gr een, yellow and red indication. A batt ery under warranty with a r ed indication is eligible for a warranty r eplacement. Operating envir onment This section pr ovides information about yo[...]

• “Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools” on page 22 • “Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbo x” on page 23 • “Message Cent er Plus” on page 23 • “Passwor d Manager ” on page 23 • “P ower Manager” on page 23 • “Pr oduct Recovery” on page 23 • “Rescue and Recovery” on page 24 • “System Update” on page 24 • “ThinkV an[...]

Note: If you do not nd the application you need in Contr ol P anel, open the L enovo ThinkV antage T ools application navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the application you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon will be activated, and you can [...]

Active Pr otection System The Active P rotection System pr otects your har d disk drive when the shock sensor inside your computer detects a condition that could damage the drive, such as system tilt, ex cessive vibr ation, or shock. The har d disk drive is less vulner able to damage when it is not oper ating; so the system st ops it fr om spinning[...]

Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbo x Note: Depending on the dat e when your comput er was manufactur ed, your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Cent er progr am or the Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox pr ogr am for diagnostic purposes. F or additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center progr am, see “L enovo Solutions Cent[...]

Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery® pr ogram is a one button r ecovery and r estore solution that includes a set of self-recovery t ools to help you diagnose comput er problems, get help, and recover from syst em cr ashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating syst em. T o open the Rescue and Recovery progr am, do the following: [...]

Chapter 2. Using your comput er This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Registering your computer ” on page 25 • “F r equently asked questions” on page 25 • “Special keys and buttons” on page 26 • “Using the UltraNav pointing device” on page 3[...]

• T o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, cr eate and apply power plans (in Windows XP , power schemes) by use of P ower Manager. • If your comput er will be turned off for an e xtended period of time, you can pr event battery power fr om draining by removing the battery . L ook for more information about using the ba[...]

T o t oggle the F1-F12 key functionality on the Windows 7 oper ating syst em, do either of the following: • F r om Control P anel: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel . 2. In the icons view , click K eyboard and the K eyboard P roperties window is displayed. 3. Congure the key functionality as desired. • Pr essing Fn for four seconds and the T[...]

Microphone mute (F4) When you pr ess the micr ophone mute k ey, all of the r ecording devices are set on mute or unmute; this is the default setting. Camera mute (F5) During a video confer ence you can contr ol the video str eaming fr om the integr ated camer a by pr essing this key . The video output will be gr ayed out, and the audio str eaming w[...]

Windows key If you pr ess this key, the Start menu of Windows is displayed or hidden. If you press this key and another key at the same time, the System P roperties window or the Computer (in Windows XP , My Comput er) window is displayed. F or details, refer t o the Help in the Windows operating system. ThinkP ad Edge E520 special k eys Y our comp[...]

When you pr ess the micr ophone mute k ey, all of the r ecording devices are set on mute or unmute; this is the default setting. Camera mute (F5) During a video confer ence you can contr ol the video str eaming fr om the integr ated camer a by pr essing this key . The video output will be gr ayed out, and the audio str eaming will continue. Display[...]

If you press this key and another key at the same time, the System P roperties window or the Computer (in Windows XP , My Comput er) window is displayed. F or details, refer t o the Help in the Windows operating system. Numeric k eypad Y ou can use this numeric keypad to input numbers quickly . F our special keys Y our computer has four special key[...]

Note: Y our computer keyboard may look slightly different fr om the illustration above. If you ar e 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 press gently with either inde x nger on the pointing stick in the direction in which you want the point er to move.[...]

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

F or Windows 7: 1. Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 2. Click Hardware and Sound , and then click Mouse . 3. Click the UltraNav tab and pr oceed to cust omizing the touch pad. F or Windows XP: 1. Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Mouse . 3. Click the UltraNav tab and pr o[...]

3. Click the UltraNav tab. 4. Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the syst em tray . 5. Click OK or Apply . F or Windows XP: 1. Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Mouse . 3. Click the UltraNav tab. 4. Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the syst em tray . 5. Clic[...]

3. Plug the power cor d int o an electrical outlet. Tips on using the ac power adapter • When the ac power adapter is not in use, disconnect it fr om the electrical outlet. • Do not bind the power cor d tightly ar ound the ac power adapt er tr ansformer pack when it is connected to the tr ansformer . • Before you char ge the battery, make sur[...]

• F or Windows XP: Click S tart ➙ All P rograms ➙ ThinkV antage ➙ P ower Manager . F or more information about the P ower Manager pr ogr am, refer to the on-line help of the progr am. P ower -saving modes There ar e several modes that you can use at any time to conserve power . This section intr oduces each mode and gives tips on the effect[...]

4. F rom the left pane, select the task folder for which you want t o enable the wakeup function. The scheduled tasks are displayed. 5. Click a scheduled task, and then click the Conditions tab. 6. Under P ower , select the check box for Wak e the computer to run this task . F or Windows XP: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel ➙ P erformance and Ma[...]

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

Connecting to the network Y our computer has one or more network adapt ers for connecting to the Int ernet and to your company's wired LAN or wir eless LAN network. Note: Some models come with a built-in wir eless W AN car d enabling you to establish wir eless connections over remote public or private networks. Access Connections is a connecti[...]

Making wireless LAN connections Y our comput er comes with a built-in wir eless networking car d and a congur ation utility to help you mak e wireless connections and monitor the status of your connection, so that you can stay connect ed to your network while you are in the ofce, in a meeting room, or at home, with no need for a wired connect[...]

Using Bluetooth F or Windows 7 If your computer is equipped with the Int egrat ed Bluetooth features, you can enable or disable the features by pressing F9. If you pr ess F9, a list of wireless features is displayed. Y ou can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click. T o congur e a Bluetooth device or manage connection settin[...]

If you ar e using Windows XP and want to use the Micr osoft standar d Bluet ooth featur es, install the software by following the instructions in “Installing the Micr osoft Bluet ooth softwar e in Windows XP” on page 44. F or information about how t o use the Bluetooth function, do as follows: 1. Pr ess F9 to turn on Bluetooth . 2. Click Start [...]

The Bluetooth Setup Wizard has the following capabilities: • Finding all Bluetooth -enabled devices that can pr ovide services • Finding a specic Bluetooth -enabled device that you want t o use, and conguring the services on that device • Conguring the Bluetooth -enabled services on your computer that ar e pr ovided for remot e devic[...]

2. Click Start ➙ Run . 3. T ype C:SWT OOL SDriversTPBT oo thSe t up.e xe (or specify the full path to the setup.e xe le you have downloaded from http://www.lenovo.com/support); then click OK . 4. Click Ne xt . 5. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement ; then click Ne xt . 6. Click Next to select the default destination folder .[...]

Y ou can nd mor e detailed information about the signal str ength and status of your wireless connection by opening Access Connections or by right-clicking the Access Connections Gauge in the task bar and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection . • Access Connections Gauge stat es: wireless LAN – P ower to the wireless r adio is off or [...]

– P ower to the wir eless radio is on. The signal str ength of the wireless connection is poor . T o impr ove signal strength, move your system closer t o the wireless access point. • Wireless status icon stat es: wireless WAN – P ower t o the WAN r adio is off – No association – No signal – Signal level 1 – Signal level 2 – Signal [...]

F or Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Properties . The Display Pr operties window opens. 2. Click the Appearance tab. 3. Under F ont Size , click Large F onts or Extra Large F onts . 4. Click Apply to apply the settings. 5. Click OK . If you are prompt ed to restart the computer after you click OK or Apply , the change will take[...]

• If the external TFT monit or you connect has an analog int erface, ickers or ripples may appear on some displays, such as the shutdown screen of Windows. This is caused by the ext ernal TFT monitor , and cannot be x ed by adjusting the e xternal TFT monitor or the comput er side settings. Setting the monitor types T o set your monitor typ[...]

11. Click Update Driver . The Hardwar e Update Wizar d appears. 12. Click No, not this time , and then click Next . 13. Select Install fr om a list or specic location (Advanced) , and then click Ne xt . 14. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install , and then click Ne xt . 15. Clear the Show compatible hardwar e check bo x. 1[...]

1. Connect the e xternal monitor to the monit or connect or; then connect the monit or t o an electrical outlet. 2. T urn on the external monitor . 3. Pr ess F6, then select Extend . T o change the resolution for each monitor , do as follows: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Scr een resolution . 2. Click the Monitor -1 icon (for the primary[...]

• Recording and playback of PCM and W A V les in 16-bit or 24-bit format. • Playback of a WA V le at a sample rat e of 44.1KHz to 192 KHz. • Playback of MIDI les thr ough a W ave table synthesizer under Microsoft Windows oper ating systems. • Playback of MP3 les thr ough the Windows Media Player or a softwar e MP3 player . • R[...]

Using a ash media C ard Y our computer has one Media C ard Reader slot. The Media Card Reader slot supports the following cards: • SD car d • SDHC car d • SDXC card • MultiMediaCar d (MMC) Note: When tr ansferring data to or from a media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode befor e the[...]

Removing a ash media card T o remove a ash media car d, do the following: F or Windows 7: • Click the Show hidden icons in the task bar . • Right-click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. • Select corr esponding item t o eject the card fr om the Windows operating system. • Pr ess the car d to eject it fr om your comput er . ?[...]

Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapt er provides you information about accessibility and tr aveling with your computer . This chapter contains the following topics: • “ Accessibility and comfort” on page 55 • “T r aveling with your computer” on page 57 Accessibility and comfort Because your computer enables you to work in so man[...]

screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the scr een clearly . P ress Home or End to adjust display brightness. Head P osition : Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. Chair : Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment. Use chair adjustments to b[...]

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

1. While it is safe to allow your comput er to go through the x r ay machines at airport security stations, it is important to keep your eyes on the comput er at all times t o prevent theft. 2. Consider bringing an airplane or aut omobile adapter for your computer . 3. If you carry an ac power adapt er , detach the ac cord from it to avoid damaging[...]

Chapter 4. Security This chapt er pr ovides information about how t o pr otect your comput er fr om theft and unauthoriz ed use. • “ Attaching a mechanical lock” on page 59 • “Using passwor ds” on page 59 • “Hard disk security” on page 64 • “Using a ngerprint reader” on page 65 • “Notice on deleting data fr om your ha[...]

• “Hard disk security” on page 64 • “Supervisor passwor d” on page 63 P asswords and sleep (standby) mode If you have set passwor ds and you put your computer into sleep (standby) mode, the pr ocedure for r esuming operation is as follows: • Y ou ar e not prompt ed to type the passwor d when r esuming operation. • If any har d disk [...]

10. Commit your passwor d t o memory . Note: Y ou might want t o not e your power -on passwor d in a safe place. Otherwise, if you forget it, you have to tak e your computer t o a Lenovo reseller or a marketing repr esentative to have the password canceled. 11. Pr ess F10 to e xit. 12. Select Y es in the Setup Conrmation window . Changing or rem[...]

12. If you select User+ Master , a message window opens and prompts you to set up a user har d disk password rst. Click Continue . 13. A new hard disk user password window opens. T ype your new passwor d in the Enter New P assword eld. 14. Pr ess Enter once to move to the ne xt line. Retype the password you just enter ed to verify it. 15. A m[...]

• T o change the master hard disk passwor d, type the curr ent master hard disk passwor d in the Ent er Current P assword eld. Then type the new master hard disk passwor d in the Enter New P assword eld, and retype the password you just enter ed to verify it in the Conrm New P assword eld. Pr ess Enter , and a Setup Notice window is d[...]

1. Print these instructions. 2. Save all open les, and e xit all applications. 3. T urn your computer off and then turn it on again. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, pr ess F1. The ThinkPad Setup window opens. 5. Select Security , using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 6. Select P assword . 7. Select Supervisor Password . [...]

2. If a Disk Encryption har d disk drive is installed in your computer , be sure to pr otect the contents of your computer memory from unauthoriz ed access by use of drive encryption softwar e. 3. Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer , make sur e t o delet e data stor ed on it. Refer t o “Notice on deleting data from your har d[...]

2. Apply light pr essure and swipe your nger acr oss the r eader in one smooth motion. Note: Y our computer keyboard might look differ ent from the illustr ation above. Care for the ngerprint reader The following actions could damage the ngerprint reader or cause it not t o work pr operly: • Scratching the surface of the r eader with a h[...]

Notice on deleting data from your har d disk drive As computers spread into every corner of life, they process more and more information. The data on your computer , some of which is sensitive, is stor ed on a hard disk drive (HDD). Befor e you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer , make sur e to delete data st ored on it. Handing your comp[...]

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Chapter 5. Recovery over view This chapter provides information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided by L enovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Creating and using recovery media” on page 69 • “P erforming backup and recovery oper ations” on page 71 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 72 • “Cr[...]

Creating recovery media This section pr ovides instructions on how to cr eate r ecovery media on the Windows 7 operating system. Note: On the Windows 7 oper ating system, you can cr eate r ecovery media using discs or ext ernal USB stor age devices. On the Windows XP operating system, you can cr eate recovery media using only discs, so this operati[...]

3. Select the optical drive with the boot disc as the startup device and press Enter . After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system . 5. F ollow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate P roduct Recovery disc when prompt ed. P erforming backup and recovery [...]

4. F ollow the instructions on the scr een to complet e the recovery operation. • T o perform a r ecovery oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram on the Windows XP oper ating system, do the following: 1. F rom the Windows deskt op, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ ThinkV antage ➙ Rescue and Recovery . The Rescue and Recovery progr am[...]

• T o restor e your har d disk drive fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or to r estore your hard disk drive to the fact ory default settings, click Restor e your system and follow the instructions on the screen. F or more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help . Notes: 1. After r estoring your har d disk d[...]

3. On the Startup Device Menu , select the desir ed optical drive as the rst boot device. Then, insert the r escue disc int o the optical drive and pr ess Enter . The rescue medium starts. • 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 hard disk dri[...]

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

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Chapter 6. Replacing devices Y ou can increase the capacity of the memory or the har d disk drive by replacing the original, built-in device with an optional one. Or , if you need to, you can r eplace the PCI Express Mini C ard by following the pr ocedures in this section. • “Static electricity pr evention” on page 77 • “Replacing the bat[...]

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

4. Insert a fully charged batt ery until it clicks into place 1 as shown in the drawing, and then slide the battery latch t o the locked position 2 . 5. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables to the comput er . Replacing the har d disk drive Before you start, print these instructions. Y ou can r eplace the hard [...]

3. Remove the battery . F or mor e information about how to r emove the battery, refer t o “Replacing the battery” on page 77. 4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then r emove the cover 2 . 5. Remove the screws 1 , and then slide the hard disk drive towar ds the front of the system 2 . 80 User Guide[...]

6. Remove the hard disk drive by lifting its upper side. 7. Place the new har d disk drive fr om the lower side as shown in the pictur e. 8. Slide the har d disk drive rmly int o the connector 1 , and then reinstall the scr ews 2 . Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 81[...]

9. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . 10. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 77 . 11. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables to the comput er . Replacing the optical drive ThinkP ad[...]

5. Loosen the screw . 6. Pull out the drive. T o install a repaired drive or a new one, do as follows: Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 83[...]

1. Insert the drive in the bay, and then pr ess it rmly into the connector . 2. Reinstall the screw . 3. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . 4. Put the battery in place. 84 User Guide[...]

5. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables to the comput er; then turn it on. ThinkP ad Edge E520 Before you start, print these instructions. An optical drive is pr einstalled in the bay . If it needs to be repair ed, r emove it as follows: 1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all [...]

1. Insert the drive in the bay, and then pr ess it rmly to the connect or . 2. Reinstall the scr ew 1 , and tighten it 2 . 3. Put the battery in place. 4. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and the cables to the comput er; then turn it on. Installing and replacing the PCI Expr ess Mini Car d for wireless W AN Before you[...]

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

5. If a tool for r emoving connectors is included in the package with the new car d, use it to disconnect the cables fr om the car d. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your ngers and gently unplugging them. 6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up 2 . Remove the car d. 88 User Guide[...]

7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Expr ess Mini C ard with the corr esponding socket 1 . Pivot the card until you can snap it int o place. Secur e the car d with the screw 2 . 8. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini C ard as shown in the dr awing. 9. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . [...]

10. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 77. 11. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the computer; then turn it on. Installing and replacing a PCI Expr ess Mini Car d for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection Before you start, p[...]

5. If a tool for r emoving connectors is included in the package with the new car d, use it to disconnect the cables fr om the car d. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your ngers and gently unplugging them. 6. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up 2 . Remove the car d. Chapter 6 . Replacing devi[...]

7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Expr ess Mini C ard with the corr esponding socket 1 . Pivot the card until you can snap it int o place. Secur e the car d with the screw 2 . 8. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini C ard as shown in the dr awing. 9. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . [...]

10. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 77. 11. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the computer; then turn it on. Replacing memory Before you start, print these instructions. Increasing memory capacity is an effective [...]

5. If the two SO-DIMMs are alr eady in the memory slots, pr ess out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 1 , and then remove an SO-DIMM 2 t o make room for the new one. Be sure to save it for futur e use. 6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the SO-DIMM you ar e installing. Attention: T o avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, [...]

10. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . 11. Reinstall the batt ery . F or more information about how t o r einstall the battery, r efer to Reinstall the battery. 12. T urn the computer over again and reconnect the cables. Replacing the keyboar d Before you start, print these instructions. Y ou can use the follo[...]

4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then r emove the cover 2 . 5. Remove the screws 1 and 2 . 6. Push hard in the dir ection shown by the arrows 1 in the dr awing to unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The keyboard will open up slightly 2 . 96 User Guide[...]

7. Remove the cables 2 and 4 by ipping the connect ors 1 and 3 upwards. Now the keyboard has been r emoved. Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the cables. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 97[...]

2. Insert the keyboar d. Make sure that the r ear edges of the keyboar d ar e under the frame, as shown by the arr ows. 3. Slide the keyboar d as shown by the arrows. 4. Reinstall the screws 1 and 2 . 98 User Guide[...]

5. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . 6. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 77 . 7. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the computer; then turn it on. ThinkP ad Edge E520 Removing[...]

5. Remove the screws 1 and 2 . 6. Push hard in the dir ection shown by the arrows 1 in the dr awing to unlatch the front side of the keyboard. The keyboard will open up slightly 2 . 100 User Guide[...]

7. Remove the cables 2 and 4 by ipping the connect ors 1 and 3 upwards. Now the keyboard has been r emoved. Installing the keyboard T o install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the cables. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 101[...]

2. Insert the keyboar d. Make sure that the r ear edges of the keyboar d ar e under the frame, as shown by the arr ows. 3. Slide the keyboar d as shown by the arrows. 102 User Guide[...]

4. Reinstall the screws 1 and 2 . 5. Attach the cover 1 , pivot it downwar ds, and then tighten the screws 2 . 6. Reinstall the battery . F or more information about how to r einstall the battery, refer to “Replacing the battery” on page 77. 7. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and cables to the computer; then turn it[...]

Note: The SIM card is identied by the IC chip mount ed on one side of the car d. Replacement instructions T o replace the SIM card, do as follows: 1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables from the comput er . 2. Close the comput er display, and turn it over . 3. Remove the battery . F or mor e information, [...]

Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer This section pr ovides information on installing devices and taking advantage of your computer's high-technology features. Finding ThinkP ad options If you want to expand the capabilities of your computer , L enovo has a number of hardwar e accessories and upgrades to meet your needs. Options include memory, [...]

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Chapter 8. Advanced conguration While it is important to prot ect les, data, and settings that ar e on the har d disk drive, you may also need to install a new oper ating syst em, install new device drivers, update your syst em UEFI, or r ecover pr einstalled software. This information will help you handle your computer with proper care and k[...]

• Denmark: DK • Finland: FI • F r ance: FR • Germany: GR • Italy: IT • Japan: JP • Netherlands: NL • Norway: NO • Spain: SP • Sweden: SV • T aiwan and Hong Kong: TC • United States: US Installing Windows 7 T o install Windows 7 and its r elated softwar e on your comput er , do as follows: 1. Start the ThinkPad Setup. 2. Sele[...]

not true: If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual-core processor and install it on a computer with a single-cor e processor , you cannot get access t o the har d disk drive. Installing Windows XP Before you start, print these instructions. Note: Y our comput er supports Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Befor e you install the W[...]

17. Install the Int el Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. T o do this, r efer to “Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7” on page 112. 18. Apply the PCMCIA P ower P olicy Registry P atch. T o do this, go t o C:SWT OOL SOSF IXESP CMC IAPW , double-click install.bat, and then follow the instructions that appear[...]

Note: If you r emove the har d disk drive from the computer with a single-core processor and install it on a computer with a dual-core processor , you can get access to the hard disk drive. The opposit e, however , is not true: If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual-core processor and install it on a computer with a single-co[...]

2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. Select the Monitor tab. 5. Select Plug and Play Monitor from the monitor type list . 6. Click P roperties . 7. Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver . The Har dware Updat e Wizar d starts. 8. Select No, not this time for Windows Update connection, and then click Ne xt . 9. Select Ins[...]

ThinkP ad Setup Y our computer provides a progr am, called ThinkP ad Setup , that enables you to select various setup paramet ers. T o start ThinkP ad Setup, do as follows: 1. T o pr otect yourself against accidental loss of data, back up your computer r egistry . See “P erforming backup and r ecovery operations” on page 71. 2. If the diskette [...]

• In each submenu, you can enable a function by selecting Enabled , or disable it by selecting Disabled . The following submenu is displayed: • Network : Set the LAN function. • USB : Enable or disable USB related functions. • Keyboar d/Mouse : Set the keyboar d and the mouse relat ed functions. • Display : Specify the settings for displa[...]

• Lock UEFI Settings • Set Minimum Length • Passwor d at unattended boot • Passwor d at restart • P ower-On Password • Hard Disk x P assword Notes: • Hard Disk 1 means the har d disk drive built into your computer . Lock UEFI Settings enables or disables the function that pr otects items in the ThinkP ad Setup fr om being changed by a[...]

1. T urn off the comput er . 2. T urn on the computer; then, while the “T o interrupt normal startup, pr ess Ent er ” message is displayed at the lower-left of the scr een, pr ess F12. 3. Select the device you want to start rst from the Boot menu. Note: The Boot menu will be shown when the system that cannot boot fr om any devices or oper at[...]

• Disabled means that the function is not congured. • Default values are in boldface . Cong menu items T able 4. Cong menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network Ethernet LAN Option ROM • Disabled • Enabled Loads the Ethernet LAN Option ROM to enable startup fr om an int egrated network device. USB UEFI Support •[...]

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

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Express activity . Y ou usually don't need to change this function. P ower Control Beep • Disabled • Enabled If this function is enabled, a beep sounds when the computer ent ers a power management mode, when it resumes operational mode, and when the ac power[...]

Security menu items T able 5. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Passwor d Refer to “Security menu” on page 114 and “Using passwords” on page 59. UEFI Update Option Flash UEFI Updating by End-Users • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Enabled”, all users can update the Flash UEFI. If you select “Disabled?[...]

T able 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Bluetooth • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Enabled”, you can use the Bluet ooth device. USB P ort • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Enabled”, you can use the USB port. Optical • Disabled • Enabled If you select “Enabled”, you can use the[...]

Startup menu items T able 6. Startup menu items Menu item Selection Comments Boot Refer to “Startup menu” on page 115 . Network Boot Refer to “Startup menu” on page 115. UEFI/Legacy Boot • Both • UEFI Only • Legacy Only Enable the UEFI/L egacy boot. UEFI/Legacy Boot P riority • UEFI First • Legacy First Select priority of boot opt[...]

Updating your system UEFI BIOS The Unied Ext ensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS is a part of the system pr ograms that make up the basic layer of software built int o your comput er . UEFI BIOS tr anslates the instructions from other softwar e layers. Y our comput er system boar d has a module called electrically er asable pr ogrammable r ea[...]

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Chapter 9. P reventing problems An important part of owning a ThinkPad Notebook is maintenance. With proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following sections provide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for pr eventing problems” on page 125 • “Making sure device drivers are curr[...]

14. If requir ed, you can nd your country's Customer Support Cent er at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. When calling the Customer Support Center , please make sur e you have your machine model type, serial number and the computer in front of you. Also, if the machine is pr oducing err or codes, it is helpful t o have the err or scr ee[...]

T aking care of your computer Although your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work envir onments, you need t o 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 DANGER Y our computer has an E thernet connector .[...]

• Wait until you hear the CD or DVD click int o the center pivot of the drive before closing the tray . • When installing the hard disk drive or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with your har dware, and apply pressure only wher e needed on the device. • T urn off your computer if you ar e replacing the har d disk drive. • When[...]

1. Pr epare a mixtur e of a gentle kitchen-use det ergent (one that does not contain abr asive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts wat er to 1 part deter gent. 2. Absorb the dilut ed det ergent into a sponge. 3. Squeeze ex cess liquid fr om the sponge. 4. Wipe the cover with the sponge, using a circular motion and taki[...]

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Chapter 10. T roubleshooting computer problems This section t ells what t o do if you have a computer problem. It includes tr oubleshooting charts which are T roubleshooting procedur e, T r oubleshooting, Recovery overview , and Contacting Lenovo. • “Diagnosing pr oblems” on page 131 • “T r oubleshooting” on page 132 Diagnosing problems[...]

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

4. While the comput er is off, remove all sour ces of power and e xternal har dware. Refer to the pr ocedure in “Replacing memory” on page 93 on how to remove and reseat the memory modules. Remove any non-original memory module added to your comput er . After removing the extr a memory module and reseating the original memory module, repeat ste[...]

• Message : 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Ar ea. Solution : The EEPROM checksum is not corr ect (block # 0 and 1). The system board should be r eplaced, and the bo x serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced. • Message : 0189: Invalid RFID congur ation information area. Solution : The EEPROM checksum is[...]

Solution : The e xtended RAM failed. T est your computer's memory with “Lenovo ThinkV antage T oolbox” on page 131. If you have increased memory just before turning the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with L enovo ThinkV antage T oolbox. • Message : 0250: System battery error . Solution : The backup battery, which is used[...]

Solution : The daught er card is not supported on this computer . Remove it. • Message : 1805: Unauthoriz ed Wireless USB car d is plugged in - P ower off and r emove the Wir eless USB car d. Solution : The Wireless USB card is not supported on this computer . Remove it. • Message : 2100: Initialization err or on HDD0 (Main HDD). Solution : The[...]

Solution : The thermal sensor is not functioning correctly . Have the computer serviced. Device not found Check the device you want t o boot fr om. Device err or Check the device you want t o boot fr om. No valid operating system Check that the oper ating syst em has no failure and is installed corr ectly . Excluded from boot or der Open the ThinkP[...]

Solution : Y our screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do either of the following: – T ouch the T rackP oint or the t ouch pad, or pr ess a key to e xit the scr een saver . – Pr ess the power switch t o resume fr om sleep (standby) or hibernation. Beep errors T able 7. Beep errors Problem Solution One short beep, pause, three short b[...]

2. Click Har dware and Sound . 3. Click Device Manager . If you are prompt ed for an administrat or password or conrmation, type the password or pr ovide conrmation. 4. If the ! mark is t o the left of the adapter name under Network adapt ers, you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. T o update the driver , right-cli[...]

Note: If your computer is a Windows 7 model, to display the Access Connections status icon and the wireless status icon in the system tray, refer to the Access Connections on-line help. Check Network Name (SSID), and your encryption information. Use Access Connections t o verify this case-sensitive information. Note: Access Connections does not sup[...]

• Problem : Y ou search for a Bluet ooth -enabled device by clicking View devices in r ange in My Bluetooth Places, but you cannot nd anything. Solution : Make sur e that the device to which you want t o connect is enabled for the Bluetooth connection. After making sur e of the above, turn the Bluetooth power off and then on again, or restart [...]

• Problem : Bluet ooth serial port was disconnected automatically . Solution : When any serial-based connection is established, an inactivity timer starts. If no application opens the port, the connection is ended automatically . This is a normal char acteristic of the serial-based connection and is not a defect. If you need the Bluetooth serial [...]

K eyboard and other pointing devices The following ar e the most common keyboar d and other pointing devices pr oblems: UltraNav problems • Problem : The pointer drifts when the computer is turned on or after it r esumes normal oper ation. Solution : The point er might drift when you ar e not using the T rackP oint during normal oper ation. This [...]

• Problem : All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work. Solution : Make sur e that the e xternal numeric keypad is corr ectly connect ed to the comput er . Display and multimedia devices This section includes the most common display and multimedia devices problems which ar e Computer screen, External monitor , Audio, and Optical [...]

Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer . 7. Click the Pr operties button. Check the “Device status” bo x and make sur e the device is working properly . If not, click the T roubleshoot butt on. 8. Click the Monitor tab. 9. Mak e sur e the information is correct. 10. Click the Pr operties [...]

Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your comput er . 6. Click OK . If the information is incorrect, reinstall the device driver . See below for more information. F or Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the deskt op, and click P roperties to open the Display Pr operties window . 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. [...]

3. Pr ess F6 to change the display output location to the e xternal monit or . Note: After pressing F6, you will need to wait for a moment befor e the image appears. 4. Right-click on the deskt op, and click P roperties to open the Display Pr operties window . 5. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Advanced . 7. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monit [...]

Note: After pr essing F6, you will need to wait for a moment before the image appears. 4. Right-click on the desktop, and click Pr operties to open the Display P roperties window . 5. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Advanced . 7. Click the Monitor tab. 8. Select the correct refr esh r ate. • Problem : Wr ong charact ers appear on the screen. Sol[...]

• Problem : Display switching does not work. Solution : If you use the Ext end desktop function, disable it, and change the display output location. If a DVD movie or a video clip is playing, stop the playback, close the application, and then change the display output location. • Problem : If you use the Extend desktop function, you cannot set [...]

F or Windows 7: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel . 2. Click Har dware and Sound 3. Click Sound . 4. Click the Recor ding tab in the Sound window. 5. Select Microphone , and click the P roperties button. 6. Click the L evels tab, and move the Micr ophone Boost slider upwar ds. 7. Click OK . F or Windows XP: 1. Double-click the volume icon in the ta[...]

Solution : Y ou can still hear some sound even though you have set the Master volume contr ol at minimum. T o turn off the sound completely, go to the Master volume control and select Mut e speakers (Mute in Windows XP ). Fingerprint reader problems • Problem : The surface of the reader is dirty, stained, or wet. Solution : Gently clean the surfa[...]

Solution : Dischar ge and r echarge the batt ery pack. If your batt ery's operating time is still short, use a new batt ery pack. • Problem : The computer does not oper ate with a fully charged batt ery pack. Solution : The sur ge protect or in the battery pack might be active. T urn off the computer for one minut e to reset the prot ector; [...]

g. W ait for 30 seconds, and then reinstall the SO-DIMM and the known good battery or the ac power adapter to test the computer with minimal devices attached rst. h. Reinstall each device one at a time that you have removed in the earlier st eps. If your computer does not run on battery power , check the following items: 1. Remove and reseat the[...]

Solution : Check whether an external monitor was disconnect ed or turned off while the computer was in sleep (standby) mode. If you disconnected or turned off the ext ernal monitor , connect it or turn it on before r esuming the comput er from the sleep (standby) mode. When resuming the computer fr om the sleep (standby) mode without attaching the [...]

Solution : Make sur e that the computer is turned on and a CD , DVD , or CD-RW is pr operly loaded on the center pivot of the drive. (Y ou should hear a click.) Make sure that the drive connect or is rmly connected t o the computer . If you use an option that has a bay for installing the drive, make sur e that the option is rmly connected to [...]

• Problem : When you try to write to a DVD-RW disc that has been loaded into a DVD-RAM/CD-RW combination drive on your computer , you cannot write t o it, and the following error message may be displayed: “The disc in the drive is not a writable CD or it is full. Please insert a blank, writable CD int o drive D: , or insert a disc with enough [...]

3. Click Device Manager . If you are prompt ed for an administr ator password or conrmation, type the password or provide conrmation. F or Windows XP: 1. Click Start ➙ Control P anel . 2. Click Performance and Maintenance , and click System . 3. Click the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager butt on. Refer t o “Diagnosing problems?[...]

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Chapter 11. Getting support There is mor e to owning a ThinkPad Not ebook than having a powerful, portable computer . This chapter offers information about when to communicate with L enovo and how best to do it. • “Before you contact L enovo” on page 159 • “Getting help and service” on page 160 • “Pur chasing additional services” [...]

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

Calling L enovo If you have tried to corr ect the pr oblem yourself and still need help, during the warr anty period, you can get help and information by telephone thr ough the Customer Support Cent er . The following services are available during the warranty period: • Pr oblem determination - T r ained personnel are available to assist you with[...]

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Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related information Wireless inter operability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini C ard is designed t o be inter operable with any wireless LAN pr oduct that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code K eying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal F r equency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) r adio t[...]

Due to the fact that integr ated wireless car ds oper ate within the guidelines found in r adio fr equency safety standards and r ecommendations, Lenovo believes they ar e safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reect the consensus of the scientic community and r esult fr om deliber ations of panels and committ ees of s[...]

If your computer comes with a wir eless WAN featur e, the auxiliary ant enna is located at the top left portion of the comput er display . 3 Wireless WAN antenna (Main) If your computer comes with a wireless WAN featur e, its tr ansmitter antenna is located at the top right portion of the comput er display . 4 Wir eless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna [...]

1. Go t o: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. In the right pane, type your computer number in the Quick P ath led, and click Go . 3. Click User's guides and manuals in the left pane in the new page. 4. Y ou can then nd the Regulatory Notice in the displayed search r esults. Export classication notice This product is subject t o the Unit[...]

European Union - Compliance t o the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This pr oduct is in conformity with the pr otection r equirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the appro ximation of the laws of the Member States r elating to electromagnetic compatibility . Lenovo cannot accept r esponsibility for any failure to satisfy the pr o[...]

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance stat ement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo pr oduct service information for T aiwan Additional regulat or y information F or additional r egulatory information, refer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your comput[...]

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

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

Battery recycling information for the United States and C anada Battery r ecycling information for the Eur opean Union Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batt eries ar e labeled in accor dance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batt eries and accumulators and waste batte[...]

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Appendix C. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or featur es discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, progr am, or service is not int ended to state or imply that only that[...]

T rademarks The following terms ar e tr ademarks of Lenovo in the United Stat es, other countries, or both: Lenovo Access Connections Active P rot ection Syst em Rescue and Recovery ThinkP ad ThinkV antage T r ackP oint UltraConnect UltraNav Intel and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or r egister ed tr ademarks of Int el Corpor ation or its subsidiar[...]

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