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Note:

After installing the operating system, do not change the initial

UEFI/Legacy Boot

setting in the

ThinkPad Setup program. Otherwise the operating system will not start correctly.

When you install the Windows 7 operating system, you might need one of the following country or region
codes:

Country or region

Code

Country or region

Code

China

Netherlands

Denmark

Norway

Finland

Spain

France

Sweden

Germany

Taiwan and Hong Kong

Italy

United States

Japan

Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system

Before you start, print these instructions.

Attention:

• The process of installing a new operating system deletes all the data on your the storage devices,

including the data that were stored in a hidden folder.

• If your computer is equipped with both a hard disk drive and an M.2 solid-state drive, do not use the

M.2 solid-state drive as a bootable device. The M.2 solid-state drive is used for “cache” function and to
support the Intel Rapid Start Technology.

To install the Windows 8.1 operating system, do the following:

1. Start the ThinkPad Setup program. See “Using the ThinkPad Setup program” on page 75.

2. Select

Startup

➙

Boot

to display the

Boot Priority Order

submenu.

3. Select the drive that contains the Windows 8.1 operating system installation program, for example

USB HDD

4. Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Click

Yes

to save the configuration and exit

the ThinkPad Setup program.

5. Connect the drive that contains the Windows 8.1 operating system installation program to the computer,

and restart the computer.

6. Install the Windows 8.1 fix modules. Go to the Microsoft Knowledge Base home page at

http://support.microsoft.com/. Type the number of the fix module in the search field, then click

Search

7. Install the registry patches, for example the Enabling Wake on LAN from Standby for ENERGY STAR

patch. To download and install the registry patches, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support

8. Install the device drivers. See “Installing device drivers” on page 75.

Note:

After installing the operating system, do not change the initial

UEFI/Legacy Boot

setting in the

ThinkPad Setup program. Otherwise, the operating system will not start correctly.

When you install the Windows 8.1 operating system, you might need one of the following country or region
codes:

User Guide

Summary of Contents for ThinkPad T450s

Page 1: ...User Guide ThinkPad T450s ...

Page 2: ... 165 The latest Safety Warranty and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com UserManuals Second Edition February 2015 Copyright Lenovo 2015 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth i...

Page 3: ...g the battery power 32 Power saving modes 32 Managing the power plan 34 Connecting to the network 34 Ethernet connections 34 Wireless connections 34 Using an external display 38 Connecting an external display 38 Choosing a display mode 38 Changing display settings 39 Using audio features 39 Using the camera 40 Using a flash media card 40 Chapter 3 Enhancing your computer 43 Finding ThinkPad option...

Page 4: ...verview for the Windows 8 1 operating system 120 Refreshing your computer 120 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings 120 Using the advanced startup options 121 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 1 fails to start 121 Creating and using recovery media 121 Chapter 10 Replacing devices 123 Static electricity prevention 123 Disabling the built in battery 123 Installing or re...

Page 5: ... Recycling information for Japan 155 Recycling information for Brazil 156 Battery recycling information for Taiwan 157 Battery recycling information for the European Union 157 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada 157 Appendix C Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS 159 European Union RoHS 159 China RoHS 160 India RoHS 161 Turkish RoHS 161 Ukraine RoHS 161 App...

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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: ...t or 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 pro...

Page 9: ...e protectors or power supplies that are cracked broken 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 t...

Page 10: ...s the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray 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...

Page 11: ...ectricity otherwise unstable voltage might damage your computer data or attached devices Some products are equipped with a three pronged plug This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet This 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 ada...

Page 12: ...iquid leakage or an explosion To avoid possible injury do the following Do not open dissemble or service any battery Do not crush or puncture the battery Do not short circuit the battery or expose it to water or other liquids Keep the battery away from children Keep the battery away from fire Stop using the battery if it is damaged or if you notice any discharge or the buildup of foreign materials...

Page 13: ...otebook 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 your hands your lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time When you use th...

Page 14: ...ning 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 equipment that will be attached to this product Whenever possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on a...

Page 15: ... be dangerous if the output of the headphone or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332 2 The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN 50332 2 Sub clause 7 This specification limits the computer s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV To help protect against hearing loss ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN ...

Page 16: ...rds associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Save these instructions xiv User Guide ...

Page 17: ...age 13 Lenovo programs on page 14 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 Figure 1 Front view 1 Camera on some models 2 Microphones 3 Power button 4 Fingerprint reader on some models 5 TrackPoint pointing stick 6 Trackpad 7 TrackPoint buttons 8 ...

Page 18: ...cation area on the taskbar 2 Click More power options Choose what the power buttons do 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Note Use Lenovo programs for advanced power settings For Windows 7 Use the Power Manager program For Windows 8 1 Use the Lenovo Settings program For more information see Lenovo programs on page 14 4 Fingerprint reader on some models Fingerprint authentication technology pr...

Page 19: ...ot support a conventional microphone For more information see Using audio features on page 39 2 Micro SIM card tray If your computer has a wireless wide area network wireless WAN feature a micro Subscriber Identification Module SIM card might be required to establish wireless WAN connections Depending on the country of delivery the micro SIM card might be already installed in the Micro SIM card tr...

Page 20: ...connected to a docking station use the Ethernet connector on the docking station instead of the one on the computer 6 VGA connector Use the VGA connector to connect the computer to a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor For more information see Using an external display on page 38 Note If you attach the computer to a docking station use the VGA connector on the docking station not the...

Page 21: ...or might be damaged 3 Fan louvers The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer and to ensure proper cooling especially the cooling of the microprocessor Note To ensure proper airflow do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers 4 Mini DisplayPort connector Use the mini DisplayPort connector to connect your computer to a compatible projector external monitor or...

Page 22: ...xes and click OK or Apply For Windows 8 1 Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen Click Lenovo Settings Power Then enable both the Enable Always On USB and Enable even when the computer is off options and click OK or Apply Attention When you attach a USB cable to this connector ensure that the USB mark is facing upward Otherwise the connector might be damaged 6 Smart card slot on some mode...

Page 23: ...re at the office or at home For more information about the supported docking stations see ThinkPad docking stations on page 43 3 Speakers Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers 4 Keyboard drainage holes The keyboard drainage holes can help drain out liquid from your computer if you accidentally spill water or drink over the keyboard 5 Emergency reset hole If the computer stops re...

Page 24: ...cator shows the status of Fn Lock function For more information see Special keys on page 25 2 Speaker mute indicator When the speaker mute indicator is on the speakers are muted 3 Microphone mute indicator When the microphone mute indicator is on the microphones are muted 4 Camera status indicator When the camera status indicator is on the camera is in use 5 6 System status indicators 8 User Guide...

Page 25: ...locate the machine type and model label the FCC ID and IC Certification label the Windows Certificate of Authenticity label and the Genuine Microsoft label Machine type and model information The machine type and model label identifies your computer When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service ...

Page 26: ... models installed in your computer Note For the user replaceable wireless module ensure that you use only Lenovo authorized wireless modules for the computer Otherwise an error message will be displayed and the computer will beep when you turn on the computer Certificate of Authenticity information The Certificate of Authenticity label is provided on models that are licensed to use a Windows 7 ope...

Page 27: ...el is licensed to use the Windows 8 1 Pro operating system that license contains downgrade rights which permit you to use the Windows 7 Professional operating system in place of the Windows 8 1 Pro operating system if you prefer For more information about the Genuine Microsoft label go to http www microsoft com en us howtotell Hardware aspx Depending on the computer model the Genuine Microsoft lab...

Page 28: ...id state drive for caching only Display Color display with the thin film transistor TFT technology Display size 355 6 mm 14 inches Display resolution 1920 by 1080 or 1600 by 900 Brightness control Integrated microphones Integrated camera on some models Multi touch technology on some models Keyboard 6 row keyboard backlight function on some models Function keys ThinkPad pointing device Interface 4 ...

Page 29: ...C 41 F to 95 F Storage 5 0 C to 43 0 C 41 F to 109 F At altitudes above 2438 m 8000 ft Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition 31 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery the temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F Relative humidity Operating 8 to 95 at wet bulb 23 73 Storage 5 to 95 at wet bulb 27 81 If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area wi...

Page 30: ...ame or the icon name into the search box 2 Locate the program by the program name or the icon name and then click the program to launch it To access Lenovo programs from Control Panel do the following Note Some Lenovo programs might not be displayed in Control Panel To find these programs use Windows Search 1 Click Start Control Panel Change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons o...

Page 31: ... you cannot find the program you need click the arrow icon to go to the Apps screen Find the desired program in the list or search for the program in the search box Note If you do not find the program you need go to Lenovo PC Experience Lenovo Tools Then you can find the program you need Depending on the model your computer might support the following Lenovo programs Note The available programs ar...

Page 32: ...and Connect program enables you to connect the computer to the mobile broadband network through a supported wireless WAN card Power Manager Windows 7 The Power Manager program provides convenient flexible and complete power management for the computer It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving Recovery Media Windows 7 The ...

Page 33: ...ording devices will be controlled by the microphone mute key on your computer By pressing the microphone mute key you can mute or unmute the recording devices that you have selected in the Lenovo Microphone Mute program Lenovo QuickControl Windows 7 and Windows 8 1 The Lenovo QuickControl program enables you to control your computer remotely from your smartphone You can control the mouse enter tex...

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Page 35: ...ce when you call Lenovo for help Automatic notification of free software and special promotional offers To register your computer with Lenovo go to http www lenovo com register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer Frequently asked questions This topic provides a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your ThinkPad notebook computers To ensure that you receiv...

Page 36: ...working issue go to http www lenovo com support faq Take advantage of the networking features provided by the Access Connections program on the Windows 7 operating system or Location Awareness in the Lenovo Settings program on the Windows 8 1 operating system To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer refer to Wireless connections on page 34 To travel more confidently be sure...

Page 37: ...perating system on page 73 Computer stops responding on page 97 Power problems on page 110 Using the multi touch screen This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi touch screen that is available on some models Notes Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations Depending on the app you use some gestures might not be available Touch gesture touch models onl...

Page 38: ... Touch Put two or more fingers on an item and then rotate your fingers clockwise or counterclockwise Mouse action If the app supports rotation click the rotation icon Function Rotate an item Supported operating systems Windows 7 and Windows 8 1 Touch Swipe in from the right edge Mouse action Move the pointer to the bottom right or top right corner of your screen Function Display the charms that co...

Page 39: ... operating system Windows 8 1 Touch Swipe in from the top or bottom edge of an open app Mouse action Right click anywhere on an open app Function View the app commands on an open app such as Copy Save and Delete depending on the app Supported operating system Windows 8 1 Touch Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom on an open app Mouse action From the top edge of the screen click hold and move t...

Page 40: ...cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi touch screen Do not apply solvents to the cloth Gently wipe the screen using a top down motion Do not apply any pressure on the screen 24 User Guide ...

Page 41: ...ress the function keys directly To initiate the special function of each key press Fn and the corresponding function key Mutes or unmutes the speakers When the speakers are muted the indicator on the key is on If you mute the sound and turn off your computer the sound will remain muted when you turn on your computer again To turn on the sound press the volume down key or volume up key Decreases th...

Page 42: ...ard Fn S Has the same function as the SysRq key on the conventional keyboard Fn 4 Puts your computer into sleep mode To return to normal operation press the Fn key only Windows key On the Windows 7 operating system press the Windows key 1 to open the Start menu On the Windows 8 1 operating system press the Windows key to switch between the current workspace and the Start screen You also can use th...

Page 43: ...he functions of a traditional mouse such as pointing clicking and scrolling The TrackPoint pointing device consists of the following four components 1 Pointing stick 2 Left click button primary click button 3 Right click button secondary click button 4 Scroll bar To use the TrackPoint pointing device refer to the following instructions Note Place your hands in the typing position and use your inde...

Page 44: ... use the trackpad to perform all the pointing clicking and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse The trackpad can be divided into two zones 1 Left click zone primary click zone 2 Right click zone secondary click zone To use the trackpad refer to the following instructions Point Slide one finger across the surface of the trackpad to move the pointer accordingly Left click Press the left click ...

Page 45: ... on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item Two finger tap Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu Two finger scroll Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them in the vertical or horizontal direction This action enables you to scroll through the document Web site or apps Two finger rotate Put two fingers on the trackpad and rotate them clockwise o...

Page 46: ...e trackpad with one finger to display all the charms Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device You can customize the ThinkPad pointing device so you can use it more comfortably and efficiently For example you can choose to enable the TrackPoint pointing device the trackpad or both You also can disable or enable the touch gestures To customize the ThinkPad pointing device do the following 1 Go to Co...

Page 47: ...wer cord to the ac power adapter 2 Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector of the computer 3 Connect the power cord into an electrical outlet Tips for using the ac power adapter When 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 yo...

Page 48: ...t is recommended that you charge the battery when the battery power remaining is low For example When you find that the percentage of the remaining power is low When the power alarm alerts you To charge the battery see Using the ac power on page 31 Depending on the battery size and the physical environment the battery will be fully charged in about three to six hours You can check the battery char...

Page 49: ...en the computer enters hibernation mode all open programs folders and files are saved to the storage devices and then the computer turns off To put the computer into hibernation mode do the following For Windows 7 Open the Start menu then click the arrow next to the Shut down button Click Hibernate from the menu displayed For Windows 8 1 Define what the power button does first then press the power...

Page 50: ... using the built in Ethernet feature of the computer DANGER Your computer has an Ethernet connector To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector Wireless connections Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only Attention If you want to use the wireless features on an airplane check the w...

Page 51: ...Use the Access Connections program For more information see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on page 14 For Windows 8 1 Open the Lenovo Settings program and click Location Awareness For more information see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 1 operating system on page 15 Tips for using the wireless LAN feature To achieve the best connection use the following guid...

Page 52: ... antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built in wireless WAN card integrated with some wireless WAN technologies such as 1xEV DO HSPA 3G GPRS or LTE By using the built in wireless WAN card and the configuration utility that comes with your computer you can establish wireless WAN connections and monitor the connectio...

Page 53: ...he Bluetooth feature To transfer data through the Bluetooth feature do the following Note If you use the wireless feature the 802 11 standards of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option the data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded For Windows 7 1 Press the wireless radios control key and then follow the instructions on the scre...

Page 54: ...your computer such as the VGA connector mini DisplayPort connector or HDMI connector 2 Connect the external display to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external display If your computer cannot detect the external display right click on the desktop then click Screen resolution Detect Connecting a wireless display Note To use a wireless display ensure that both your computer and the external displ...

Page 55: ...play settings do the following 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen Resolution 2 Select the display that you want to configure 3 Change display settings as you want Note If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display only part of the screen can be shown on the external display Using audio features Your computer is equipped with the following items Built...

Page 56: ...n configure the camera settings to meet your needs such as adjusting the quality of the video output To configure the camera settings do the following For Windows 7 Start the Communications Utility program and configure the camera settings as desired For Windows 8 1 do one of the following Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera For more information see the...

Page 57: ...ard before removing it Otherwise data on the card might be damaged or lost Do not remove a card while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode Otherwise the system might not respond when you try to resume operation To remove a flash media card do the following 1 Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons Then right click the Safely Remove Hardware and ...

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Page 59: ...op at Lenovo go to http www lenovo com essentials ThinkPad docking stations You can attach your computer to a supported docking station to expand working capability Depending on the model your computer might support the following docking stations ThinkPad Basic Dock ThinkPad Pro Dock ThinkPad Ultra Dock ThinkPad USB 3 0 Dock ThinkPad Basic USB 3 0 Dock CAUTION When the computer is attached to a do...

Page 60: ...ector on your computer when you attach the docking station 4 Docking station connector Used to attach your computer Rear view 1 Always on USB connector Used to connect devices that are compatible with USB 2 0 or charge some mobile digital devices and smartphones when your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode 2 USB 2 0 connectors Used to connect devices that are compatible with USB 2 0 3 USB 3 ...

Page 61: ...ton to turn on or turn off the computer 2 Key lock indicator This indicator turns on when the system lock key is in the locked position 3 Docking status indicator This indicator turns on when your computer is docked 4 Eject button Press the eject button to release the computer from the docking station 5 Sliding adjuster Use the sliding adjuster as a guide to align the docking station connector on ...

Page 62: ...ector Used to connect the ac power adapter 6 DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector 7 DVI connector Used to connect a monitor that supports Digital Visual Interface DVI connection Note The DVI connector provides a digital interface only This connector can only be used with a computer that supports DVI...

Page 63: ...e locked position 3 Docking status indicator This indicator turns on when your computer is docked 4 Eject button Press the eject button to release the computer from the docking station 5 Sliding adjuster Use the sliding adjuster as a guide to align the docking station connector on your computer when you attach the docking station 6 Docking station connector Used to attach your computer 7 System lo...

Page 64: ...er adapter 6 DisplayPort connectors Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector 7 HDMI connector Used to connect a high definition television 8 DVI connector Used to connect a monitor that supports Digital Visual Interface DVI connection Note The DVI connector provides a digital interface only This connector can only be used wi...

Page 65: ...stem lock key is turned to the unlocked position horizontal 3 Align the top left corner of the computer with the position mark of the docking station Attach your computer to the docking station vertically until you hear a click 1 Then turn the system lock key to the locked position 2 4 Check the docking status indicator If the docking status indicator is not turned on it indicates that your comput...

Page 66: ...mputer moves up Then grasp both sides of the computer to remove it Guidelines on connecting multiple external displays to a docking station You can connect multiple external displays to a supported ThinkPad docking station To ensure that the multiple displays work correctly observe the following guidelines and connect the displays to appropriate connectors Do not use the connectors as shown in the...

Page 67: ...computer display can work at the same time As a result if you connect three external displays to the ThinkPad Ultra Dock the display connected to the VGA connector will not work when your computer display is on When the computer display is off When the computer display is on Chapter 3 Enhancing your computer 51 ...

Page 68: ...ect button of the docking station is locked and you cannot remove your computer The key lock indicator is on when the eject button is locked The security cable is locked When the key is in position 2 the eject button of the docking station is unlocked and you can remove your computer The key lock indicator is off when the eject button is unlocked The security cable is locked 52 User Guide ...

Page 69: ...st information and technology to our customers with disabilities Refer to the accessibility information that outlines our efforts in this area See Accessibility information on page 54 Ergonomic information Working in the virtual 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 ...

Page 70: ... specialist for advice Comfort Observe the following guidelines to achieve greater comfort and improve performance Active sitting and rest breaks The longer you sit and work with your computer the more important it is to observe your working posture Follow Ergonomic information on page 53 and practice active sitting to avoid discomfort associated with your working postures Making minor voluntary p...

Page 71: ... Use the computer without a display and then select Turn on Audio Description Narrator Narrator is a screen reader that reads what is displayed on the screen aloud and describes events like error messages To open Narrator do the following For Windows 7 Click the Start button Then type Narrator into the search field In the list of results click Narrator For Windows 8 1 Click the Search icon on the ...

Page 72: ...fier to help visually impaired people use the computer more comfortably Magnifier is a useful utility that enlarges part or all of your screen so that you can see the words and images better Magnifier is part of the Ease of Access Center To open Magnifier do the following For Windows 7 Click the Start button click All Programs Accessories Ease of Access and then click Magnifier For Windows 8 1 Cli...

Page 73: ...or off Shift five times Turn Sticky Keys on or off Num Lock for five seconds Turn Toggle Keys on or off Left Alt Left Shift PrtScn or PrtSc Turn High Contrast on or off For more information go to http windows microsoft com and then type any of the following keywords for searching keyboard shortcuts access keys key combinations shortcut keys On Screen Keyboard If you prefer to type or enter data in...

Page 74: ...nderstand the image when they use a screen reader Traveling with your computer This topic provides information to help you work with your computer when you are traveling Travel tips Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your computer Although it is safe to allow your computer to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations it is important to ke...

Page 75: ...A quality 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 traveling To purchase travel accessories go to http www lenovo com accessories Chapter 4 You and your computer 59 ...

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Page 77: ...de Note If a Windows password has been set you will be prompted to enter it Typing passwords When this icon is displayed type a power on password or a supervisor password When this icon is displayed type a user hard disk password To type a master hard disk password press F1 When the icon changes to type the master hard disk password Note To return to the icon press F1 again Power on password You c...

Page 78: ...visor password The supervisor password protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup program If you have set a supervisor password no one can change the configuration of the computer without the password It provides the following security features If only a supervisor password is set a password prompt is displayed when you try to start the ThinkPad Setup program Unauthorized users c...

Page 79: ... a In the Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password and press Enter b In the Enter New Password field type the new supervisor password and press Enter then retype the password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter To remove a password do the following a In the Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password and press Enter b Leave the Enter New...

Page 80: ...ord in the Enter New Password field and press Enter b In the Confirm New Password field retype the password you just entered and press Enter If you select User Master do the following a First set a user hard disk password When a message window prompts you to set the user hard disk password press Enter to continue Type your new user hard disk password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter...

Page 81: ...on using the hard disk passwords 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 hard disk password of over seven characters If you then install the hard disk drive in a computer that cannot recognize a hard disk password that contains ...

Page 82: ...r stolen BitLocker works by encrypting all user and system files including the swap and hibernation files BitLocker uses a Trusted Platform Module to provide enhanced protection for your data and to ensure early boot component integrity A compatible TPM is defined as a V1 2 TPM To check the BitLocker status go to Control Panel and click System and Security BitLocker Drive Encryption For more infor...

Page 83: ...le the security chip by doing the following Do not clear the security chip If you do the functions assigned to the keys will be erased Do not disable the security chip If you do Client Security Solution will not work If the security chip is removed or replaced or a new one has been added the computer will not start You will hear four cycles of four beeps each or you will see error message 0176 or ...

Page 84: ...ur fingerprint is enrolled successfully Note It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader To swipe your finger over the fingerprint reader do the following 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the sensor 2 Apply light pressure and swipe your finger toward you across the reader in one smooth mo...

Page 85: ...t take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled If you forget your hard disk password Lenovo cannot reset your password or recover data from the storage devices You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the storage devices replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be...

Page 86: ... finger is wrinkled Your finger is rough dry or injured Your finger is stained with dirt mud or oil The surface of your finger is different from when you enrolled your fingerprint Your finger is wet A finger is used that has not been enrolled To improve the situation try the following Clean or wipe your hands to remove any excess dirt or moisture from the fingers Enroll and use a different finger ...

Page 87: ...ovides the Secure Data Disposal tool Go to http www lenovo com support to download these tools If an Encryption hybrid drive Encryption solid state drive or a Disk Encryption hard disk drive is supported and installed in your computer you can logically dispose of all the data on the drive in a short time by erasing the cryptographic key The data encrypted with the old key is not physically erased ...

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Page 89: ...TOOLS OSFIXES directory The device drivers are in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory The preinstalled programs are in the C SWTOOLS APPS directory 2 Start the ThinkPad Setup program See Using the ThinkPad Setup program on page 75 3 Select Startup UEFI Legacy Boot Then do one of the following To install the Windows 7 32 bit operating system select Legacy Only or Both To install the Windows 7 64 bit op...

Page 90: ...Pad Setup program See Using the ThinkPad Setup program on page 75 2 Select Startup Boot to display the Boot Priority Order submenu 3 Select the drive that contains the Windows 8 1 operating system installation program for example USB HDD 4 Press F10 A Setup Confirmation window is displayed Click Yes to save the configuration and exit the ThinkPad Setup program 5 Connect the drive that contains the...

Page 91: ...an find the device drivers in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory on your the storage devices For more information see Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers on page 119 Using the ThinkPad Setup program The ThinkPad Setup program enables you to select various setup configurations for your computer through configuring the BIOS To configure the BIOS of your computer do the following 1 Res...

Page 92: ...ine Type Model System unit serial number System board serial number Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed Installed memory UUID MAC Address Internal LAN Preinstalled operating system license UEFI Secure Boot Config menu To change the configuration of your computer select the Config tab from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following table lists the Config menu items Default values are in boldface Attention The ...

Page 93: ...sabled Enabled Enable or disable Internet Protocol Version 6 IPv6 network stack for UEFI environment UEFI PXE Boot Priority for UEFI Only boot mode and Both boot mode with UEFI first boot mode and IPv6 and IPv4 stacks are both enabled IPv6 First IPv4 First Select network stack priority for UEFI PXE boot USB UEFI BIOS Support Disabled Enabled Enable or disable boot support for USB storage devices A...

Page 94: ...nal mouse select Disabled Trackpad Disabled Enabled Enable or disable the built in trackpad Note If you want to use an external mouse select Disabled Keyboard Mouse Fn and Ctrl Key swap Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled the Fn key works as the Ctrl key and the Ctrl key works as the Fn key Note Even when Enabled is selected you need to press Fn to resume the computer from sleep mode to normal ...

Page 95: ...ays the lowest speed Disabled The highest speed and runtime is not supported Adaptive Thermal Management Scheme for AC Maximize Performance Balanced Scheme for Battery Maximize Performance Balanced Select a thermal management scheme to use Maximize Performance Reduce microprocessor throttling Balanced Balance sound temperature and performance Note Each scheme affects fan sound temperature and perf...

Page 96: ...e specified time in sleep state And it takes only seconds to resume normal operation Disable Built in Battery Yes No Temporarily disable the built in battery for servicing the computer After selecting this item the computer will be automatically powered off Note The battery will be automatically re enabled when the ac power adapter is reconnected to the computer Password Beep Disabled Enabled Enab...

Page 97: ...elf test POST CIRA Timeout 0 255 Note The default value is 60 seconds Set the timeout option for CIRA connection to be established Selectable second values are from 1 to 254 If you select 0 use 60 seconds as the default timeout value If you select 255 the waiting time for establishing a connection is unlimited Intel AMT Console Type PC ANSI VT100 PC ANSI VT UTF8 Select the console type for AMT Not...

Page 98: ... computer is turned on from either a power off state or hibernation state by an unattended event such as a Wake on LAN attempt If you select Disabled no password prompt is displayed the computer goes ahead and loads the operating system To prevent unauthorized access set the user authentication on the operating system Password at Restart Disabled Enabled If you select and enable Password at restar...

Page 99: ...ntil they are re enabled in the fingerprint software Security Chip Selection Discrete TPM Intel PTT If you select Discrete TPM you can use a discrete TPM chip with TPM 1 2 mode If you select Intel PTT you can use Intel Platform Trusted technology PTT with TPM 2 0 mode Note Intel PTT can be used with Windows 8 1 or later operating system Active Inactive Disabled For Discrete TPM If you select Activ...

Page 100: ...alization Technology Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled a Virtual Machine Monitor VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization Intel VT d Feature Disabled Enabled Intel VT d stands for Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O When enabled a VMM can utilize the platform infrastructure for I O virtualization Ethernet LAN ...

Page 101: ...interface to activate the computrace module Computrace is an optional monitoring service from Absolute Software Note If you set the computrace module activation to Permanently Disabled you will be unable to enable this setting again Secure Boot Disabled Enabled Enable or disable the UEFI Secure Boot feature Select Enable to prevent unauthorized operating systems from running at boot time Select Di...

Page 102: ... Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features Table 5 Startup menu items Menu item Value Comments Boot Select the boot device when you press the power button to turn on the computer Network Boot Select the boot device when the system wakes from LAN If Wake On LAN is enabled the network administrator can turn on all of the computers in a LAN remotely...

Page 103: ... Discard the changes and restart the computer Load Setup Defaults Restore to the factory default settings Note Enable OS Optimized Defaults to meet the Windows 8 1 certification requirements When you change this setting some other settings are changed automatically such as CSM Support UEFI Legacy Boot Secure Boot and Secure RollBack Prevention Discard Changes Discard the changes Save Changes Save ...

Page 104: ...opriate LAN card your computer can be started from the PXE server Note The Remote Initial Program Load RIPL or RPL function cannot be used with your computer Wake on LAN The network administrator can turn on a computer from a management console by using the Wake on LAN feature When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled many operations such as data transfer software updates and Flash updates of the UE...

Page 105: ...pecified on the Network Boot menu and then follow the boot order list on the Boot menu To define a Network Boot sequence do the following 1 Start the ThinkPad Setup program See Using the ThinkPad Setup program on page 75 2 Select Startup Network Boot The boot device list is displayed 3 Select a boot device to make it as the top boot priority 4 Press F10 A Setup Confirmation window is displayed Cli...

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Page 107: ...isk space uninstall unused programs Note You also might want to look for program duplication or overlapping versions Clean out your Inbox Sent and Trash folders from your e mail client program Back up your data at least once a week If critical data is present it is a good idea to perform a daily backup operation Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer Rewritable optical drives a...

Page 108: ...river for a component if you notice poor performance from that component or if you added a new component This might eliminate the driver as the potential cause of a problem Getting the latest drivers from the Web site You can download and install updated device drivers from the Lenovo Web site by doing the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers 2 Select the entry for your computer a...

Page 109: ...cts of electrostatic charge An electrostatic charge above a certain limit however can increase the risk of ESD Therefore when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ions give special attention to the following Avoid directly exposing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such ...

Page 110: ... conditions gently clean the surface of the fingerprint reader with a dry soft lint free cloth The surface of the fingerprint reader is dirty or stained The surface of the fingerprint reader is wet The fingerprint reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint Register your computer Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo at http www lenovo com register For more information see ...

Page 111: ...r Cleaning your computer display To clean the computer display do the following 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry soft lint free cloth If you see a scratchlike mark on your display it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard or the TrackPoint pointing 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 so...

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Page 113: ... to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state For more information see Performing backup and recovery operations on page 116 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo programs on page 14 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 Lenovo Solution Center program s...

Page 114: ...d Because most liquids conduct electricity liquid spilled on the keyboard could create numerous short circuits potentially causing irreparable damage to your computer If you spill something on your computer Attention Be sure that no liquid creates a short circuit between you and the ac power adapter if in use Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately leaving...

Page 115: ...d Setup Message 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in Power off and remove the network card Solution The wireless network card is not supported on this computer Remove it Message 1820 More than one external fingerprint readers are attached Solution Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system Message 2100 Detection error on HDD0 Main HDD Solution...

Page 116: ...omputer is preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system you can disable any system timers such as the LCD turn off timer or the blank timer by doing the following 1 Start Power Manager 2 Click the Power plan tab and then select Maximum Performance from the predefined power plans Problem When I turn on the computer nothing is displayed on the screen and the computer does not beep while starting...

Page 117: ...mediately and have the computer serviced TCG is the abbreviation for Trusted Computing Group Five short beeps System board problem Shut down the computer immediately and have the computer serviced Five short beeps pause five more short beeps and pause TCG compliant functionality related problem might be the TPM initialization failure Continue with the boot process and call the Lenovo service cente...

Page 118: ...igured the adapter for full duplex make sure that the switch port also is configured for full duplex Setting wrong duplex mode can degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections You have installed all networking software that is necessary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software Problem The adapter stops working for no ...

Page 119: ... profile or AV profile Solution Do the following 1 Exit the application that uses the sound device for example Windows Media Player 2 Open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Sound Playback 3 If you are using a Headset profile select Bluetooth Hands free Audio and click the Set Default button If you are using an AV profile select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button 4 Click OK to c...

Page 120: ...vice Status This device is working properly If keys on the keyboard still do not work have the computer serviced Problem All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work Solution Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the computer Problems with the display and multimedia devices This topic includes the most common problems with displays and multimedia devic...

Page 121: ...and click Screen resolution Click Advanced Settings select the Monitor tab then set Colors 10 Click OK Problem Incorrect characters are displayed on the screen Solution Did you install the operating system or program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Problem The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer Solution Press and hold the power...

Page 122: ...s on Solution Your screen saver or power management might have been enabled Do one of the following Touch the TrackPoint pointing device or the trackpad or press a key to exit the screen saver Press the power button to resume the computer from sleep or hibernation mode External monitor problems Problem The external monitor is blank Solution To bring up the image press the display mode switching ke...

Page 123: ... the Extend 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 program and then change the display output location Problem The screen position on the external monitor is incorrect when that monitor is set for a high resolution Solution Sometimes when you use a high resolution such as 1600x1200 the image is shifte...

Page 124: ...pen Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound 2 Click Sound 3 Click the Recording tab in the Sound window 4 Select Microphone and click the Properties button 5 Click the Levels tab and move the Microphone Boost slider upwards 6 Click OK Note For more information about controlling volume see the Windows online help Problem A volume or balance slider cannot be moved Solution The slider might be gra...

Page 125: ... hours call Lenovo Customer Service Center to have it serviced Problem Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows empty or your computer operates after the battery status icon shows empty Solution Discharge and recharge the batteries Problem The operating time for fully charged batteries is short Solution Discharge and recharge the batteries If your battery operating time is sti...

Page 126: ...button problem Problem The system does not respond and you cannot turn off the computer Solution Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and reset the system by inserting one end of a needle or a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole To locate the emergency reset hole refer ...

Page 127: ...hen press Fn If the system status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo is off your computer is in power off state or in hibernation mode Connect the ac power adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system might stop responding and you might not be able to turn off the computer In this case you need to reset the...

Page 128: ...ftware problem Problem An application does not run correctly Solution Make sure that the problem is not being caused by the application Check that your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application Refer to the manuals supplied with the application Check the following The application is designed to operate with your operating system Other applications run correctly on your comput...

Page 129: ...oblem Problem The computer does not start when you try to turn it on and does not respond when you try to resume operation Solution Make sure that The ac power adapter is connected to the docking station The computer is securely attached to the docking station Chapter 8 Troubleshooting computer problems 113 ...

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Page 131: ...er Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Suite or later Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Home or later Creating and using recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the storage devices to the factory default settings Recovery media are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery ...

Page 132: ...re programs and personal settings You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup In a protected area of your the storage devices On the secondary the storage devices if there is one On an attached external USB hard disk drive On a network drive On recordable discs a recordable optical drive is required for this option After you have backed up the contents on the storage ...

Page 133: ... contents of your the storage devices to the factory default settings If you have multiple partitions on your the storage devices you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the factory default settings even if y...

Page 134: ...nternal hard disk drive 5 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created If you have created a rescue medium using a disc use the following instructions to use the rescue medium 1 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release F12 when turning on the comput...

Page 135: ...formation on how to reinstall that device driver If the subfolder for the device contains a file of setup information a file with the extension inf you can use the Add New Hardware program in the Windows Control Panel to reinstall the device driver Not all device drivers can be reinstalled by use of this program In the Add New Hardware program when prompted for the device driver you want to instal...

Page 136: ...am you can refresh your computer without losing your personal files or changing your settings Attention If you refresh your computer the programs that came with your computer 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 pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the sc...

Page 137: ...you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen Note Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process Creating and using recovery media You can create recovery media as backups for the Windows recovery environment and the Windows recovery image If you cannot start the computer you can use recovery media to troubleshoot and fix th...

Page 138: ...r anymore and you will need the recovery media to refresh or reset your computer 8 Remove the USB drive The recovery media are created successfully Using recovery media If you cannot start your computer or if you cannot start the Windows recovery image on your computer use recovery media to recover your computer To use recovery media do the following Note Ensure that your computer is connected to ...

Page 139: ...ide the computer take the following precautions to avoid static electricity damage Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle components carefully Handle adapters 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 st...

Page 140: ... card If your computer supports wireless WAN connections your computer might require a micro SIM card to establish wireless WAN connections Depending on the country or region of delivery you might need to purchase a micro SIM card or a micro SIM card might already be installed in your computer or is part of the shipping contents that come with your computer To install or replace the micro SIM card...

Page 141: ... unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another system is installed the system will not charge Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use Note If an unauthorized battery is installed the following...

Page 142: ...gn materials on the battery leads Store the rechargeable batteries or products containing the rechargeable batteries at room temperature charged to approximately 30 to 50 of capacity We recommend that the batteries be charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or re...

Page 143: ...y information on page vi Note Depending on the model your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace the base cover assembly do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery on page 123 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the removable battery See Replacing the removable battery on page 125 4...

Page 144: ...r again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive Before you start print these instructions Read the important safety information first See Important safety information on page vi Attention The hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Observe t...

Page 145: ...e drive or hybrid drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn off the computer Never remove the hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive while the computer is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode To replace the hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery on page 123 2...

Page 146: ...te drive or hybrid drive 8 Install the new hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive with bracket 9 Install the screw to secure the hard disk drive solid state drive or hybrid drive 10 Reinstall the base cover assembly and the removable battery 11 Turn over the computer and connect the ac power adapter and all cables 130 User Guide ...

Page 147: ...e you start installing a memory module touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body Static electricity could damage the memory module To replace a memory module do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery on page 123 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the removable batte...

Page 148: ...e Important safety information on page vi Note The following information is only for user installable modules DANGER During electrical storms do not perform any replacement and do not connect the telephone cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall Attention Before you start installing the wireless WAN card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any...

Page 149: ...om the old card If no such a tool is provided hold the cable connector with your fingers and gently disconnect each cable from the old card 6 Remove the screw The card is released from the secured position and pivots upward 7 Carefully remove the wireless WAN card out of the slot Chapter 10 Replacing devices 133 ...

Page 150: ...ess WAN card downward 1 and then install the screw to secure the card in place 2 10 Connect the antenna cables to the new wireless WAN card Ensure that you connect the red cable to the main connector on the card and the blue cable to the auxiliary connector on the card 11 Reinstall the base cover assembly and the removable battery 134 User Guide ...

Page 151: ...able to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall To remove the keyboard do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery on page 123 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the removable battery See Replacing the removable battery on page 125 4 Find the keyboard multi tool in the shipping package of the new keyboard The follo...

Page 152: ... 1 inch Note Do not press and hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame otherwise the keyboard frame cannot be moved 7 Use the cross end of the multi tool to loosen the screws 8 Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by the arrow 1 until you can see the connectors on the bottom side of the keyboard Then turn over the keyboard as shown by the arrow 2 136 User Guide ...

Page 153: ...9 Put the keyboard on the palm rest and detach the connectors Then remove the keyboard To install the new keyboard do the following Chapter 10 Replacing devices 137 ...

Page 154: ...tach the connectors and then turn over the keyboard 2 Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown Ensure that the front edge of the keyboard is under the frame of the keyboard bezel 138 User Guide ...

Page 155: ...3 Ensure that the screw heads are exposed completely Otherwise reveal the screw heads by sliding the keyboard frame forward with the flat end of the keyboard multi tool Chapter 10 Replacing devices 139 ...

Page 156: ...yboard bezel Note Do not press and hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame otherwise the keyboard frame cannot be moved 6 Insert the flat end of the keyboard multi tool into the sides of the keyboard as shown to push the keyboard frame backward Ensure that there is no gap between the keyboard frame and keyboard bezel Note Do not press and hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame other...

Page 157: ...n page vi DANGER Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts A battery other than the one specified by Lenovo or a disassembled or modified battery is not covered by the warranty Battery abuse or mishandling can cause overheat liquid leakage or an explosion To avoid possible injury do the following Do not...

Page 158: ...C 212 F Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations To replace the coin cell battery do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery on page 123 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the removable battery See Replacing the removable battery on...

Page 159: ...e base cover assembly See Replacing the base cover assembly on page 127 8 Reinstall the removable battery and turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Chapter 10 Replacing devices 143 ...

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Page 161: ...r computer Recording problem symptoms and details Collect the answers to the questions below before you call for help Then you will be able to get help as quickly as possible What is the problem Is it continuous or intermittent Is there an error message What is the error code if any What operating system are you using Which version Which software programs were running at the time of the problem Ca...

Page 162: ...ng information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com support Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support This...

Page 163: ...umbers 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 your country or region go to http www lenovo com support phone or refer to the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that comes wit...

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Page 165: ...t Group SIG The following profiles are supported by Bluetooth devices Note Depending on the Bluetooth card and the operating system you use some profiles might not be available Audio Gateway AV Basic Image Dial up Networking File Transfer Generic Access Service Discovery Serial Port LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object Push Synchronization Headset Print...

Page 166: ...ronic medical devices such as pace makers In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization such as airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use integrated wireless cards prior to turning on the ...

Page 167: ...ccur in a particular 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 ...

Page 168: ...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 169: ...Brazil regulatory notice Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibéis por longos períodos pode provocar danos ao sistema auditivo Mexico regulatory notice Advertencia En Mexico la operación de este equipo estásujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la qu...

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Page 171: ... put in the established collection systems for reclaiming these end of life products Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available 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 ...

Page 172: ...dustrial waste disposal operator and follow their instructions Disposal of a lithium battery must comply with local ordinances and regulations Disposing of a disused battery from Lenovo notebook computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery or a nickel metal hydride battery If you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery contac...

Page 173: ...6 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end 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 coll...

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Page 175: ... 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous 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 Copyright Lenovo 2015 159 ...

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Page 177: ...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 Electronic Equipment EEE Ukraine RoHS Appendix C Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS 161 ...

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Page 179: ...f energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to take effect when the 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 har...

Page 180: ...nager window expand Network adapters 4 Right click your network adapter device and click Properties 5 Click the Power Management tab 6 Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box 7 Click OK 164 User Guide ...

Page 181: ...e publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program 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 182: ... the Video Electronics Standards Association The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Intel and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Microsoft Windows Direct3D and BitLocker are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Oth...

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