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4. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the thermal fan

Before you start, print these instructions.

To remove the thermal fan, do the following:

1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait

three to five minutes to let the computer cool.

2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 65.

4. Loosen the screws

1

, and then remove the cover

2

.

5. Detach the connector.

Note:

The thermal pipes of your computer might look different from the illustration above.

Chapter 6

.

Replacing devices

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Summary of Contents for ThinkPad Edge E445

Page 1: ...User Guide ThinkPad Edge E445 and E545 ...

Page 2: ...e and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site To refer to them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides and click User Guides Manuals then follow the instructions on the screen First Edition April 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2013 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosur...

Page 3: ...Charging the battery 31 Maximizing the battery life 32 Managing the battery power 32 Power saving modes 32 Handling the battery 33 Connecting to the network 35 Ethernet connections 35 Wireless connections 35 Presentations and multimedia 38 Changing display settings 38 Using an external monitor 39 Using a projector 40 Using the Extend desktop function 40 Using audio features 41 Using the integrated...

Page 4: ...shooting 113 Computer stops responding 113 Spills on the keyboard 114 Error messages 114 Errors without messages 116 Beep errors 117 Memory module problems 118 Networking problems 118 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 120 Problems with the display and multimedia devices 121 Battery and power problems 125 Problems with drives and other storage devices 128 A software problem 130 ...

Page 5: ... and Canada 143 Recycling information for China 143 Appendix C ENERGY STAR model information 145 Appendix D Notices 147 Trademarks 148 Appendix E Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS 149 European Union RoHS 149 China RoHS 149 Turkish RoHS 149 Ukraine RoHS 150 India RoHS 150 Appendix F Eurasian compliance mark 151 Copyright Lenovo 2013 iii ...

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Page 7: ...yboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn Do not place the ac power adapter in contact with any part of your body while it is in use Never use it to warm ...

Page 8: ...the Lenovo Limited Warranty For more information see Warranty Information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that comes with your computer Customer safety is important Our products are developed to be safe and effective However personal computers are electronic devices Power cords power adapters and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property...

Page 9: ...oken or damaged Signs of overheating smoke sparks or fire Damage to a battery such as cracks dents or creases discharge from a battery or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery A cracking hissing or popping sound or strong odor that comes from the product Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product the power cord or power adapter The computer produc...

Page 10: ... crack or crimp This can present a safety hazard Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on tripped over or pinched by objects Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers Liquids can cause a short circuit particularly if the power cord or p...

Page 11: ...his is a safety feature Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Consult...

Page 12: ... buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time For some rechargeable batteries particularly Lithium Ion batteries leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit which could shorten the life of t...

Page 13: ...roduct ventilation DANGER Computers ac power adapters and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size Always follow these basic precautions When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging the base the palm rest and some other parts may become hot Avoid keeping you...

Page 14: ...ectric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To 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 reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any e...

Page 15: ...nal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes if any symptoms are present after washing get medical care Note For products with mercury containing fluorescent lamps for example non LED the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display LCD contains mercury dispose of according to local state or federal laws Using headphones or...

Page 16: ...on DANGER Plastic bags can be dangerous Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation Notice for tablet personal computer users Safety notice for users in Australia DANGER Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Notice for users in the U S A Many personal computer products and accessories contain cords cables or wires such as power cords or cords to conne...

Page 17: ...ing important product information on page 11 Features on page 13 Specifications on page 14 Operating environment on page 15 Lenovo programs on page 15 Locating computer controls connectors and indicators This section introduces the computer hardware features to give you the basic information you will need to start using the computer Front view ThinkPad Edge E445 front view Figure 1 ThinkPad Edge E...

Page 18: ...ot You computer has a media card reader slot For more information about the supported cards see Using a flash media card on page 42 8 Power button Use the power button to turn on the computer To turn off the computer use the Start menu shutdown option on the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system For the Windows 8 operating system move the cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up ...

Page 19: ... integrated camera Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference For more information about how to use the camera refer to Using the integrated camera on page 42 UltraNav pointing device 3 TrackPoint pointing stick 7 TrackPoint buttons 8 Touch pad The keyboard contains the Lenovo unique UltraNav pointing device Pointing selecting and dragging are all part of a single process that you ...

Page 20: ...k Settings Power Shut down If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power button for four seconds or more If the computer still is not responding remove the ac power adapter and the battery to reset the computer You also can program the power button so that by pressing the power button you can shut down the computer or put it into sleep or hibernation mode To...

Page 21: ...using the headset If you press it the headset microphone will be disabled and the integrated microphones on the computer will be enabled instead The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone For more information see Using audio features on page 41 2 Always On USB connector By default the Always On USB connector enables you to charge some mobile digital devices and smartphones whe...

Page 22: ... You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector Two indicators to the upper right and left of the connector show the status of the network connection When your computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available the upper left indicator is steady green While data is being transmitted the upper right indicator blinks yellow 5 ac power connector Connect the ac power adap...

Page 23: ...rotect your computer from theft 2 Fan louvers left The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan 3 Video graphics array VGA connector Attach a VGA compatible monitor or projector to your computer to display the computer output 4 USB 3 0 connectors The Universal Serial ...

Page 24: ...power whenever ac power is unavailable 2 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN card Your computer might include a wireless local area network LAN card in the PCI Express Mini Card slot for you to establish wireless LAN connections 3 Memory upgrade slot You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory upgrade slot Memory modules are available ...

Page 25: ...cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan Status indicators The status indicators show the current status of your computer System status indicators The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of your computer and on the palm rest works as a system status indicator Chapter 1 Product overview 9 ...

Page 26: ...mal mode Fast blinking red The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode Slow blinking red The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is off or in hibernation mode Power status indicator Your computer has an indicator that shows the status of ac power Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the following illustration 10 User Guide ...

Page 27: ...ate of each feature in the list For information on the wireless features refer to Wireless connections on page 35 Locating important product information This section provides information to help you locate your machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification label and the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity COA label Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifi...

Page 28: ... and IC Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot of your computer 12 User Guide ...

Page 29: ...e You might need these numbers to start your computer or reinstall the operating system The Certificate of Authenticity label of your computer is shown as below Note The Certificate of Authenticity label only applies to computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system Features This topic lists the features of your computer Processor To view the processor information of your computer do t...

Page 30: ...One Always On USB connector USB 2 0 RJ45 Ethernet connector 4 in 1 digital media card reader Optical drive Multi Burner drive Wireless features Integrated wireless LAN Integrated Bluetooth on some models Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer Size For E445 models Width 339 mm 13 35 inches Depth 234 mm 9 21 inches Height 28 6 to 33 9 mm 1 13 to 1 33 inches o...

Page 31: ...1 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F Relative humidity Operating 8 to 80 Storage 5 to 95 If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio air conditioner and microwave oven away from your computer because the strong magnetic fields gen...

Page 32: ...t Connection Active Protection System Airbag Protection Client Security Solution Enhanced Security Communications Utility Web Conferencing Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics OneKey Recovery Pro Enhanced Backup and Restore Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks SimpleTap SimpleTap System Update Update and Drivers Note Dep...

Page 33: ...System Update System and Security Lenovo Update and Drivers Note Depending on your computer model some of the programs might not be available Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system If your computer is preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system you can access Lenovo programs by doing either of the following Click the Lenovo QuickLaunch icon from the taskbar A list of prog...

Page 34: ...ve to areas that do not contain data As soon as the shock sensor senses that the environment is stable again minimal change in system tilt vibration or shock it turns the hard disk drive on Client Security Solution The Client Security Solution program protects your computer by securing client data and deflecting security breach attempts It also can help manage your passwords recover a forgotten pa...

Page 35: ... contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings OneKey Recovery Pro The OneKey Recovery Pro program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems get help and recover from system crashes even if you cannot start the Windows operating system SimpleTap The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick wa...

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Page 37: ...h Lenovo do one of the following Go to http www lenovo com register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through a preinstalled registration program For Windows 7 The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program opens automatically after you have used your computer for a time Follow the instructions...

Page 38: ...e Access Connections program on the Windows 7 operating system or Location Awareness program in Lenovo Settings on the Windows 8 operating system To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer refer to Wireless connections on page 35 To travel more confidently be sure to check the tips in Traveling with your computer on page 47 Press F9 to enable or disable the wireless features ...

Page 39: ...window by doing either of the following Go to Control Panel In the icons view click Keyboard Press Fn for four seconds 2 Click the ThinkPad F1 F12 keys tab 3 Configure settings as desired following the instructions on the screen To toggle the F1 F12 key functionality through the ThinkPad Setup program do the following 1 Start the computer When the ThinkPad logo screen is displayed press F1 The Thi...

Page 40: ...ay management keys Switching the display output location F6 Press this key to switch between the computer display and an external monitor The following options will be displayed Computer display only LCD Computer display and external monitor same image Computer display and external monitor the Extend desktop function External monitor only Note To switch between the computer display and an external...

Page 41: ...en the current workspace and the Start screen You also can use the Windows key together with another key to achieve other functions For details refer to the help information system of the Windows operating system ThinkPad Edge E545 special keys The following figure shows the locations of the special keys for ThinkPad Edge E545 The following is a brief introduction to the special keys 4 Function ke...

Page 42: ...r display only LCD Computer display and external monitor same image Computer display and external monitor the Extend desktop function External monitor only Note To switch between the computer display and an external monitor the Windows P key combination also is available Display brightness down F7 Display brightness up F8 You can temporarily change the computer display brightness by pressing the t...

Page 43: ...f which is itself a pointing device with both basic and extended functions You can configure both devices by choosing the settings you prefer as follows Set both the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad as pointing devices This setting enables the use of all the basic and extended functions of the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad Set the TrackPoint pointing device as the main p...

Page 44: ...nd press gently with an index finger or a middle finger on the pointing stick in the direction in which you want the pointer to move To move the pointer press the pointing stick away from you to move it up toward you to move it down to one side or the other to move it sideways Note The pointer might drift This is not a defect Stop using the TrackPoint pointing device for a few seconds the pointer ...

Page 45: ... to move Note Your computer keyboard might look slightly different from the following illustration Using the multi touch touch pad The touch pad of your computer supports multi touch with which you can zoom in zoom out scroll or rotate on the screen while browsing the Internet or reading or editing a document For details refer to the UltraNav help information system Customizing the touch pad To cu...

Page 46: ...lect the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray 4 Click OK You can now change the properties of the UltraNav pointing device by clicking the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Power management When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets you depend on battery power to keep your computer running Different computer components consume power at different rat...

Page 47: ...the ac power adapter is not in use disconnect it from the electrical outlet Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power adapter transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer Before you charge the battery make sure that its temperature is at least 10 C 50 F You can charge the battery when the ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need t...

Page 48: ...dows 7 operating system only The computer display requires considerable battery power To turn off power to the display right click the battery gauge icon from the Windows notification area and select Power off display Sleep In sleep mode your work is saved to memory and then the hard disk drive and the computer display are turned off When your computer wakes up your work is restored within seconds...

Page 49: ...ompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 From the left pane select the task folder for which you want to enable the wakeup function The scheduled tasks are displayed 5 Click a scheduled task and then click the Conditions tab 6 Under Power select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 o...

Page 50: ...possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain Do not short circuit it Store it in a cool dry place Keep it away from children The battery pack is a consumable supply If your battery begins to discharge too quickly replace the battery pack with a new one of the t...

Page 51: ...or CATV by use of the Ethernet feature built into your computer This feature enables you to do 1Gbps half or full duplex data transmission If your are using the Windows 7 operating system the Access Connections program also enables you to manage your location profiles For instructions on how to start the Access Connections program see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on ...

Page 52: ...ect to different wireless networks in different locations use the following software to manage multiple network profiles so that the computer connects to an available network automatically when the location changes For Windows 7 Use the Access Connections program For instructions on how to start the Access Connections program see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on page ...

Page 53: ... connection You can find more detailed information about the status and signal strength of your wireless connection by opening the Access Connections program or by right clicking the Access Connections gauge in the Windows notification area and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection Access Connections gauge states wireless LAN Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal Power to the wire...

Page 54: ...ser to the wireless access point Note If you have trouble in making a connection try moving your computer closer to your wireless access point Enabling or disabling the wireless features To enable or disable the wireless features do one of the following For Windows 7 Press F9 to open the wireless radio switchboard Turn on or turn off the wireless feature as desired For Windows 8 Press F9 to enable...

Page 55: ...ct Screen resolution Click the Detect button Setting the monitor type To set your monitor type do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 Right click on the desktop and then click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button 4 Cli...

Page 56: ...rojector might have one or more audio input connectors To project sound you will need to attach the combo audio jack on your computer to these connectors using an audio cable commercially available Using the Extend desktop function Your computer supports the Extend desktop function With the Extend desktop function you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor You also...

Page 57: ...ou to enjoy various multimedia audio features Compliant with High Definition Audio Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files in 16 bit or 24 bit format Playback of a WAV file at a sample rate of 44 1KHz to 192 KHz Playback of MIDI files through a Wave table synthesizer under Microsoft Windows operating systems Playback of MP3 files through the Windows Media Player or a software MP3 player Record...

Page 58: ...ettings do the following For Windows 7 Press F5 The Communications settings window opens Click the Manage Settings button and configure the camera settings as desired For Windows 8 Open the Lenovo Settings program Then click Camera Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the camera settings as desired Using the optical drive Note Your computer only supports the MultiBurner drive MultiBu...

Page 59: ...ardware and Sound Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 2 From the Action menu select Add legacy hardware The Add Hardware Wizard starts 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Removing a flash media card To remove a flash media card do the following 1 Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to ...

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Page 61: ...tual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment For example adapting to the surrounding light sources proper seating and the placement of your computer hardware can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort This example shows someone in a conventional setting Even when not in such a setting you can follow many of these tips Develop good habits and they w...

Page 62: ... work with your computer the more important it is to observe your working posture Follow Ergonomic information on page 45 and practice active sitting to avoid discomfort associated with your working postures Making minor voluntary postural changes and taking short frequent work breaks are the key ingredients for healthy computing Your computer is light and mobile you can easily reposition your wor...

Page 63: ...e PDF file through e mail to convert it to HTML or ASCII text Adobe PDF files on a local hard disk drive local CD ROM or LAN also can be converted by attaching the Adobe PDF file to an e mail message Traveling with your computer This topic provides information to help you work with your computer when you are travelling Travel tips Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and effici...

Page 64: ... carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection External storage device If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider an ac power adapter for the country to which you are travelling To purchase travel accessories go to http www lenovo com accessories 48 User Guide ...

Page 65: ...ity or performance of locking devices and security features Using passwords By using passwords you can help prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password a prompt is displayed on the screen each time you turn on the computer Enter your password at the prompt You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password Passwords and sleep mode If you have set passwords...

Page 66: ...ntinue 11 Press Fn F10 The Setup Confirmation window opens Select Yes to save configuration changes and exit Changing or removing the power on password To change the power on password follow steps 1 through 7 Enter your current password When the Enter New Password field is displayed type a new password in the field and then retype it to verify To remove the password follow steps 1 through 7 Type y...

Page 67: ...verify it Press Enter If you select User only do the following a When a window for typing the new password opens type your new password in the Enter New Password field Press Enter Notes You can set the minimum length of a hard disk password through the Security menu If you set a hard disk password of over seven characters the hard disk drive can be used only with a computer that can recognize a ha...

Page 68: ...eave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window Both the user and master hard disk passwords will be removed If you choose Master HDP do the following To change the master hard disk password type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then type th...

Page 69: ...a system administrator can set change or remove a supervisor password To set change or remove a supervisor password do the following 1 Print these instructions 2 Save all open files and exit all programs 3 Turn your computer off and then turn it on again 4 When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens 5 Select Security using the cursor directional keys to mo...

Page 70: ... drive on page 54 Note The hard disk drive built into your computer can be protected by UEFI BIOS Disk Encryption hard disk drive Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media NAND flash or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip For the efficient use of the encryption feature be sure to set a h...

Page 71: ...www lenovo com support Note Running either program will take a couple of hours Using firewalls If your system is preinstalled with a firewall program it protects against computer Internet security threats unauthorized access intrusions and Internet attacks It also protects your privacy For more information about how to use the firewall program refer to the help information system that comes with t...

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Page 73: ...se this program do the following 1 Click Start Run The Run window opens 2 Type cmd in the field Then click OK 3 Type ghost align 1mb and press Enter Acronis True Image 2010 or later Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Suit or later Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Home or later Creating and using a recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Recovery m...

Page 74: ...ice or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works programs you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Performing backup and recovery operations The OneKey Recovery Pro program enables you to back up all your hard disk driv...

Page 75: ...ive from a OneKey Recovery Pro backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the OneKey Recovery Pro program you can restore the hard disk drive from a OneKey Recovery Pro backup even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The OneKey Recovery Pro workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk...

Page 76: ... drives Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium 1 From the Windows desktop click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Enhanced Backup and Restore The OneKey Recovery Pro program opens 2 In the OneKey Recovery Pro main window click the Launch advanced OneKey Recovery Pro arrow 3 Click the Create Rescue Media icon The Create OneKey Recover...

Page 77: ...older Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders named for the various devices installed in your computer for example AUDIO and VIDEO 4 Open the subfolder for the device 5 Reinstall the device driver by one of the following methods In the subfolder for the device look for a text file a file with the extension txt The text file contains information on how to reinstall that device driver If th...

Page 78: ... and the programs that you installed from Windows Store will be reinstalled but all other programs will be removed To refresh your computer do the following 1 Move your cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the charms Click Settings Change PC settings General 2 In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section click Get started Resetting your computer to the factory...

Page 79: ... details about the recovery solutions provided on computers preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system refer to the help information system of the Windows 8 operating system Chapter 5 Recovery overview 63 ...

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Page 81: ...pters memory modules and other circuit boards by the edges Never touch exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching components When you install a static sensitive option or CRU touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your b...

Page 82: ...Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain Do not short circuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer or ent...

Page 83: ...e swapping Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shocks Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the computer is operating in sleep ...

Page 84: ...4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 Remove the screws 1 and then slide the hard disk drive out 2 6 Remove the hard disk drive by lifting the tab 68 User Guide ...

Page 85: ...e firmly into the connector 1 and then reinstall the screws 2 9 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 10 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 11 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Chapter 6 Replacing devices 69 ...

Page 86: ...remove it by doing the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 Remove the screw 70 User Guide ...

Page 87: ... drive To install a repaired optical drive or a new one do the following 1 Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 2 Reinstall the screw Chapter 6 Replacing devices 71 ...

Page 88: ... An optical drive is preinstalled in the optical drive bay If it needs to be repaired remove it by doing the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Loosen the screw th...

Page 89: ...rive or a new one do the following 1 Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 2 Reinstall the screw and tighten it 3 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 73 ...

Page 90: ...before opening the cover of this slot Attention Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card To replace the wireless LAN card do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait t...

Page 91: ...s from the card If no such tool is included disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them 6 Remove the screw 1 The card with the bracket pops up Remove the card with the bracket 2 7 Pull the PCI Express Mini Card out of the bracket Chapter 6 Replacing devices 75 ...

Page 92: ...9 Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the bracket 1 Pivot the card until you can snap it into place Secure the card with the screw 2 10 Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Card as shown in the drawing 76 User Guide ...

Page 93: ...the memory module has dependency on the system configuration In some conditions the memory module in your computer might not be able to operate at the maximum speed Attention Before you start installing a memory module touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the memory module Replacing a memory mod...

Page 94: ...es on both edges of the socket at the same time 1 and then remove a memory module 2 to make room for the new one Save the removed memory module for future use 6 Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you are installing Attention To avoid damaging the memory module do not touch its contact edge 78 User Guide ...

Page 95: ...it in the bottom slot 8 Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place 9 Make sure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and cannot be moved easily 10 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 11 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 12 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the keyboard Be...

Page 96: ...he cables before opening the cover of this slot Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then...

Page 97: ...n above Refer to the watermarks printed on the computer 6 Turn the computer over and open the display 7 Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows 1 to unlatch the front side of the keyboard The keyboard will be detached slightly 2 Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above Chapter 6 Replacing devices 81 ...

Page 98: ...Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard do the following 1 Attach the cables 1 and 3 by flipping the connectors 2 and 4 downwards Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above 82 User Guide ...

Page 99: ... under the frame Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above 3 Slide the keyboard into place in the direction shown by the arrows Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above Chapter 6 Replacing devices 83 ...

Page 100: ... Refer to the watermarks printed on the computer 5 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 6 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 7 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the backup battery Before you start print these instructions 84 User Guide ...

Page 101: ...circuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell To remove the backup battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Cl...

Page 102: ... battery 2 To install the backup battery do the following 1 Install the backup battery 1 Then attach the connector 2 2 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screw 2 3 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 86 User Guide ...

Page 103: ...connect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 Detach the connector Note The thermal pipes of your computer might look different from the illustration above Chapter 6 ...

Page 104: ...6 Loosen the three screws 1 and then remove the thermal fan 2 To install the thermal fan do the following 1 Install the thermal fan 1 Then tighten the three screws 2 88 User Guide ...

Page 105: ... look different from the illustration above 3 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 4 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 5 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Chapter 6 Replacing devices 89 ...

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Page 107: ...bout them go to http www lenovo com Drivers If you install a new Windows 8 operating system go to http www lenovo com Drivers to download and install the latest device drivers Note The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your hard disk drive including backups or images that were stored in a hidden folder by use of a recovery program Before you begin Before you inst...

Page 108: ...OLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation 8 Install the device drivers for Windows 7 operating system See Installing device drivers on page 93 Installing the registry patches for Windows 7 Go to http www lenovo com support and install the following registry patches Registry patch enabling Wake Up on LAN from Standby for Energy Star Fix for Issue of HDD with HD Detection In...

Page 109: ...s Click your computer product name to view all the device drivers for your computer Attention Always go to http www lenovo com Drivers for the latest device drivers Do not download them from the Windows Update Web site Installing the driver for the 4 in 1 media card reader To use the 4 in 1 media card reader you need to download and install the Realtek Card Reader Driver Go to http www lenovo com ...

Page 110: ...ill also need to install program software which is provided in the C SWTOOLS APPS directory on your hard disk drive To do this refer to the instructions in Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers on page 61 Note If you cannot find the Supplement files device drivers and program software you need on your hard disk drive or if you want to receive updates and the latest information abou...

Page 111: ... this chapter might not be available on your computer and some menu items might be slightly different from the actual menu items displayed on your computer Main menu The Main menu is the first interface you see after you enter ThinkPad Setup It displays the following configuration of your computer UEFI BIOS Version UEFI BIOS Date Year Month Day Embedded Controller Version Machine Type Model System...

Page 112: ...Disabled Enabled Loads the Ethernet LAN Option ROM to enable startup from an integrated network device Wireless LAN Radio On Off If you select On the internal wireless radio is turned on If you select Off the internal wireless radio is turned off UEFI IPv4 Network Stack for UEFI Only boot mode or Both with UEFI first Disabled Enabled Enable or disable Internet Protocol Version 4 IPv4 network stack...

Page 113: ...e the computer from sleep mode to normal operation Fn Key Lock Disabled Enabled Enable or disable the Fn key lock Keyboard Mouse Change to F1 F12 keys Default Legacy If you select Default pressing F1 F12 initiates special functions illustrated on each key If you select Legacy to initiate the special functions illustrated on each key you need to press Fn and the corresponding key simultaneously Boo...

Page 114: ...or a power on hard disk or supervisor password Different beeps will sound when the entered password matches or does not match the configured password Beep and Alarm Keyboard Beep Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the keyboard beep when unmanageable key combinations are pressed Serial ATA SATA SATA Controller Mode Option Compatibility AHCI Selects SATA controller operation mode If you select Com...

Page 115: ...he ThinkPad Setup program from being changed by a user who does not have the supervisor password By default this is set to Disabled If you set the supervisor password and enable this function no one but you can change any items in the ThinkPad Setup program Set Minimum Length Disabled Password length options Specify a minimum length for the power on password and hard disk password By default this ...

Page 116: ... Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled all users can update the UEFI BIOS If you select Disabled only the person who knows the supervisor password can update the UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS Update Option Secure RollBack Prevention Disabled Enabled If you select Disabled you can flash to the previous version of UEFI BIOS If you select Enabled you cannot flash to the previous version of UEFI BIOS Memory Pr...

Page 117: ...e the USB connectors Optical Drive Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the optical device Memory Card Slot Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the memory card slots Integrated Camera Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the integrated camera I O Port Access Microphone Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the microphones internal external or...

Page 118: ...perating system Startup menu You might need to change the startup sequence of your computer For example if you have different operating systems on different devices you can have the system start up from either of them Attention After you change your startup sequence you must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy a save or a format operation If you specify a wrong device ...

Page 119: ...B CD 2 USB FDD 3 ATAPI CD0 4 ATAPI CD1 5 ATA HDD0 6 ATA HDD1 7 ATA HDD2 8 USB HDD 9 PCI LAN Other items on the Startup menu The following items also are displayed on the Startup menu of the ThinkPad Setup program Network Boot Specify the top priority boot device to be used when the computer wakes from LAN UEFI Legacy Boot Select system boot capability UEFI Legacy Boot Priority Select a boot priori...

Page 120: ...u select UEFI Only the system cannot boot from the bootable devices that do not have the UEFI enabled operating system Compatibility Support Module CSM is required for booting the legacy operating system If you select UEFI Only CSM Support is selectable For Both or Legacy Only mood CSM Support is not selectable Boot Mode Quick Diagnostics Screen during the POST Quick The ThinkPad Logo screen is di...

Page 121: ...g that was in effect at the time of purchase Enable OS Optimized Defaults to meet the Microsoft Windows 8 certification requirements When you change this setting some other settings are changed automatically The affected settings are CSM Support UEFI Legacy Boot Secure Boot and Secure RollBack Prevention Discard Changes Discard the changes Save Changes Save the changes Updating your system UEFI BI...

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Page 123: ...n about system restore see Chapter 5 Recovery overview on page 57 8 Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed 9 Profile your machine at http www lenovo com support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions 10 Ensure device drivers for non Lenovo peripheral devices are kept up to date You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatib...

Page 124: ...e latest drivers using System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your system up to date Update packages are stored on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site Update packages can contain programs device drivers UEFI BIOS flashes or software updates When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site the System Update prog...

Page 125: ...afe electrostatic discharge Note Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge Be gentle with your computer Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or the palm rest Your computer display is designed to be opened and used at an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees Do not open the display beyond 135 degrees as this might damage the computer...

Page 126: ... or closed Cleaning the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following 1 Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen use detergent one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent 2 Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge 3 Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge 4 Wipe the cover with the sponge ...

Page 127: ...inting stick when the cover was pressed from the outside 2 Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft dry cloth 3 If the stain remains moisten a soft lint free cloth with water or a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities 4 Wring out as much of the liquid as you can 5 Wipe the display again do not let any liquid drip into the computer 6 Be sure to dry the displ...

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Page 129: ...estore the hard disk drive to the factory default state For more information see Creating and using a recovery media on page 57 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on page 16 For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running ...

Page 130: ...removing the extra memory module and reseating the original memory module repeat step 2 If the computer still does not turn on consult the user manual for other customer replaceable components that are attached to your computer If the computer still does not start up call the Customer Support Center and a Customer Support Specialist will assist you Spills on the keyboard With a mobile computer the...

Page 131: ... 0199 System Security Security password retry count exceeded Solution This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times Confirm the supervisor password and try again To clear the error enter the ThinkPad Setup program Message 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Solution The system CMOS might have been corrupted by a program The computer uses the default settings Ru...

Page 132: ...omputer immediately and have the computer serviced Message This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or authorized The system will continue to boot but may not charge unauthorized batteries Press the ESC key to continue Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arisi...

Page 133: ... the cursor on the screen do the following If you have used the partition software examine the partition on the hard disk drive by using the software and recover the partition if required If your system is installed with the Windows 7 operating system use either the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the factory state If your system is installed with the W...

Page 134: ...cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists try a different cable You are using the correct device driver 1 Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 2 If the exclamation mark is displayed next to the adapter name under Netwo...

Page 135: ...by double clicking the Access Connections icon on the taskbar Note If you are using the Windows 7 operating system click Show hidden icons on the taskbar The Access Connections icon is displayed For more information about the icon refer to the Access Connections help information system Check the Network Name SSID and your encryption information Use the Access Connections program to verify this cas...

Page 136: ...essed for a long time When the temperature changes Problem The TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad does not work Solution Make sure that the TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad is enabled in the UltraNav Device Setting window Note To open the UltraNav Device Setting window go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse and then click the UltraNav tab Keyboard problems Problem All o...

Page 137: ...n your computer 6 Click the Properties button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation Check the Device status box and make sure that the device is working correctly If not click the Troubleshoot button and follow the instructions on the screen 7 Click the Monitor tab Ensure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapt...

Page 138: ...mputer display view output on the external monitor only If you view output on both the computer display and the external monitor the external monitor screen will be blank or distorted Problem You cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your external monitor Solution Make sure that the monitor information is correct Do the following 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resol...

Page 139: ...e sure that an appropriate refresh rate is selected by doing the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor and the computer 3 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button 4 Click the icon for the desir...

Page 140: ...on Solution Sometimes when you use a high resolution such as 1600x1200 the image is shifted to left or right on the screen To correct this first make sure that your external monitor supports the display mode the resolution and the refresh rate that you have set If it does not set a display mode that the monitor supports If it does support the display mode you have set go to the setup menu for the ...

Page 141: ...on You still can hear some sound even though you have set the Volume Mixer at minimum To turn off the sound completely go to the Volume Mixer by clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar then click Mixer Click the Mute speaker icon Problem When you connect a headphone to your computer while playing sound a speaker does not produce sound Solution Once the headphone is attached the streaming is autom...

Page 142: ...er adapter and remove the main battery 3 Reinstall the battery and reconnect the ac power adapter then turn on the computer 4 If the power adapter icon still is not displayed on the taskbar and the ac power indicator does not light up have the ac power adapter and your computer serviced Note To display the power adapter power plug icon click Show hidden icons on the taskbar Power problems Print th...

Page 143: ...n error message before the operating system loads follow the appropriate corrective actions for POST error messages If you receive an error message while the operating system is loading the desktop configuration after the POST is completed check the following items 1 Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support and search for the error message 2 Go to the Microsoft Knowledge Ba...

Page 144: ...If you have not saved your data it might be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and the battery Problem Your computer does not enter sleep or hibernation mode Solution Check whether any option has been selected to disable your computer from entering sleep or hibernation mode If your computer t...

Page 145: ... not turned on pressing the eject button does not cause the drive tray to open Make sure that the computer is turned on and that the drive connector is firmly connected to the computer If the tray still does not open make sure that the computer is running and insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole The tray will open Problem An optical medium such as a CD DVD or C...

Page 146: ...e using the program refer to the manuals supplied with the program If the program still does not run correctly contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help Problems with ports and connectors The following are the most common problems with ports and connectors A USB problem Problem A device connected to the USB connector does not work Solution Open the Device Manager window E...

Page 147: ...pdates Downloading updated software might resolve problems you experience with your computer To download updated software go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com support Recording information Before you talk to a Lenovo representative record the following important information about your computer Recording problem symptoms and details Collect the ...

Page 148: ...shooting information of your computer documentation If you suspect a software problem see the documentation including readme files and help information systems that comes with the operating system or program ThinkPad notebook computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems See Diagnosing problems on page 113 for instructions on using the dia...

Page 149: ...re you call When calling for technical assistance have the following information available Machine type and model Serial numbers of your computer monitor and other components or your proof of purchase Description of the problem Exact wording of any error messages Hardware and software configuration information for your system Telephone numbers For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for you...

Page 150: ...are repair services and custom installations services Service availability and service name might vary by country For more information about these services go to http www lenovo com accessories services index html 134 User Guide ...

Page 151: ...th Special Interest Group SIG It supports the following profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Audio Video Control Transport Protocol AVCTP Audio Video Distribution Transport Protocol AVDTP A V Remote Control Profile AVRCP Basic Imaging Profile BIP Basic Printing Profile BPP Dial Up Networking Profile DUN File Transfer Profile FTP Generic Access Profile GAP Generic A V Distribution Prof...

Page 152: ... responsible representatives of the organization These situations and areas might for example include Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes in hospitals or near petrol stations blasting areas with electro explosive devices medical implants or body worn electronic medical devices such as pace makers In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or serv...

Page 153: ... installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ...

Page 154: ...dieses sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Len...

Page 155: ...CI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Appendix A Regulatory information 139 ...

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Page 157: ...ble to them for the return recycle and recovery of WEEE and to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Japan recycling statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo ...

Page 158: ...yee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack you must comply with local ordinances and...

Page 159: ...of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer pa...

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Page 161: ...o help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified length of time Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power Turn off the display After 10 minutes Put the computer into sleep After 20 minutes Advanced power settings Turn off hard disks After 15 minutes Hibernate Never To awaken your ...

Page 162: ...5 Click the Power Management tab 6 Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box 7 Click OK 146 User Guide ...

Page 163: ...blication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the application s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Len...

Page 164: ...ction System OneKey ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint UltraConnect UltraNav Microsoft Windows and BitLocker are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies AMD and AMD V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 148 User Guide ...

Page 165: ...azardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS go to http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en RoHS_Communication pdf China RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electroni...

Page 166: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 150 User Guide ...

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