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Page 2: ...61 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 Fifth Edition December 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2013 2014 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...

Page 3: ...eries 29 Maximizing the battery life 30 Managing the battery power 30 Power saving modes 30 Connecting to the network 31 Ethernet connections 31 Wireless connections 31 Presentations and multimedia 35 Changing display settings 35 Connecting a projector or an external monitor 36 Setting up a presentation 38 Using dual displays 38 Using audio features 39 Using the camera 39 Using a flash media card ...

Page 4: ...ng problems 119 General tips for preventing problems 119 Making sure device drivers are current 120 Taking care of your computer 121 Cleaning the cover of your computer 122 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 125 Diagnosing problems 125 Troubleshooting 125 Computer stops responding 125 Spills on the keyboard 126 Error messages 126 Errors without messages 127 Beep errors 128 Memory module ...

Page 5: ...cycling information for Japan 151 Recycling information for Brazil 152 Battery recycling information for Taiwan 153 Battery recycling information for the European Union 153 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada 153 Appendix C Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS 155 European Union RoHS 155 China RoHS 156 India RoHS 157 Turkish RoHS 157 Ukraine RoHS 157 Append...

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Page 7: ...ard 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 you...

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: ...ge 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 ...

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: ...ricity 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 adapte...

Page 12: ...ry abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell If your battery is damaged or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the 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...

Page 13: ... ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers ac power adapters and many access...

Page 14: ...precautions with your computer Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high traffic areas Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings Do not operate your computer inside furniture as ...

Page 15: ...computer has both a headphone connector and an audio out connector always use the headphone connector for headphones also called a headset or earphones CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level Therefore to protect your hearing adjust t...

Page 16: ...s cables or wires such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to a personal computer If this product has such a cord cable or wire then the following warning applies WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords 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 reproductiv...

Page 17: ...ovo programs on page 12 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 5 TrackPoint pointing stick 2 Microphones 6 NFC logo on some models 3 Power button 7 ThinkPad trackpad 4 Fingerprint reader on some model...

Page 18: ... then click the Power Plan tab For instructions on how to start the Power Manager program see Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system on page 12 For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area and click More power options Then click Choose what the power button does 4 Fingerprint reader on some models Fingerprint authentication techn...

Page 19: ... in the following situations When your computer is on or in sleep mode When your computer is in hibernation mode or is turned off but connected to ac power If you want to charge these devices when the computer is in hibernation mode or is turned off and the computer is not connected to ac power do the following For Windows 7 Start the Power Manager program and click the Global Power Settings tab T...

Page 20: ...R To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector The Ethernet connector has two indicators that show the status of the network connection When the lower left indicator is solid green it indicates that the computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available When the lower ...

Page 21: ...re proper airflow do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers 3 Video Graphics Array VGA connector Use the VGA connector to connect the computer to a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor Note If you attach the computer to a docking station use the VGA connector on the docking station not the one on the computer For more information see Using an external monitor on page 36 4...

Page 22: ... power adapter and insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to reset the computer 2 Battery pack Use the computer with the battery power whenever ac power is unavailable 3 Docking station connector on some models Depending on the model the computer might have a docking station connector You can use the connector to connect the computer to a supported docking station to extend...

Page 23: ...a is in use 4 Caps Lock indicator When the indicator is on it indicates that Caps Lock mode is enabled You can type all alphabetic characters A Z in upper case directly 5 7 System status indicators The indicator in the ThinkPad logo and the indicator in the center of the power button show the system status of the computer Blinks for three times The computer is initially connected to power On The c...

Page 24: ...e 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 The following figure shows the location of the machine type and model of your computer FCC ID and IC Certification information There is no FCC ID or IC Certificat...

Page 25: ...l Record this information and keep it in a safe place You might need these numbers to start your computer or reinstall the Windows 7 operating system Depending on the model the Certificate of Authenticity label can be on the computer cover under the battery pack or on the power adapter For more information about the Certificate of Authenticity label go to http www microsoft com en us howtotell Har...

Page 26: ...wtotell Hardware aspx The following figure shows the location of the Genuine Microsoft label on the computer cover Features This topic provides information about the computer features Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer do the following For Windows 7 Click Start right click Computer and then click Properties For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Go to the desktop screen ...

Page 27: ... on USB 3 0 connector One USB 3 0 connector RJ45 Ethernet connector GPS and wireless features Global Positioning System GPS satellite receiver on models with wireless WAN Integrated Bluetooth Integrated wireless LAN Integrated wireless WAN on some models NFC on some models Security features Fingerprint reader on some models Specifications Size Width 305 5 mm 12 inches Depth 208 5 mm 8 2 inches Hei...

Page 28: ...ta on the hard disk drive or solid state drive Do not place any beverages on top of or beside the computer or other attached devices If liquid is spilled on or in the computer or an attached device a short circuit or other damage might occur Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage Lenovo programs Your computer comes with Lenovo programs to hel...

Page 29: ...nt Manager Lenovo Fingerprint Manager Pro or Lenovo Fingerprint Manager Lenovo Microphone Mute Lenovo Microphone Mute Lenovo QuickControl Lenovo QuickControl Lenovo QuickDisplay Lenovo QuickDisplay Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo System Health and Diagnostics Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Message Center Plus Messages from Lenovo Password Manager Lenovo Password Vault Power Mana...

Page 30: ...er each time Communications Utility Windows 7 The Communications Utility program enables you to configure settings for the integrated camera and audio devices Lenovo QuickDisplay Windows 7 The Lenovo QuickDisplay program enables you to establish a connection between your computer and a Wi Fi display projector This provides you with a quick and easy way to make presentations Lenovo ThinkVantage Too...

Page 31: ...the shock sensor inside your computer detects a condition that could damage the drive such as system tilt excessive vibration or shock The hard disk drive is less vulnerable to damage when it is not operating This is because when the hard disk drive is not operating the system stops it from spinning and might also move the read and write heads of the drive to areas that do not contain data As soon...

Page 32: ... smartphones even without any Internet connection You can connect to your friends and send photos folders and other files through SHAREit Every sharing is quick and simple System Update Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 The System Update program enables you to keep the software on the computer up to date by downloading and installing software packages including ThinkVantage programs device drive...

Page 33: ...n 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 receive the ...

Page 34: ... you follow the procedure in the topic Using an external monitor on page 36 With the Extend desktop function you can display output on both the computer display and the external monitor See Using dual displays on page 38 I have been using the computer for some time already and it is getting slower What should I do Follow the General tips for preventing problems on page 119 Diagnose problems yourse...

Page 35: ...ops responding on page 125 Power problems on page 136 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 only Description Touch Tap Mouse action ...

Page 36: ...ch 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 Windows 8 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 t...

Page 37: ...ing system Windows 8 and 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 and 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 ...

Page 38: ...ys directly To input F1 F12 press the Fn key and the corresponding function key When the Fn Lock function is enabled The Fn Lock indicator is on To input F1 F12 press the function keys directly To initiate the special function of each key press the Fn key and the corresponding function key Note Alternatively you also can disable or enable the Fn lock function in the Keyboard Properties window See ...

Page 39: ...t Fn 4 Put the computer into sleep mode To return to normal operation press the Fn key or power button Fn End Has the same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard Fn B Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard Fn K Has the same function as the ScrLK key on the conventional keyboard Fn P Has the same function as the Pause key on the conventional keyboard Fn S H...

Page 40: ...n use the ThinkPad pointing device in one of the following modes TrackPoint mode Trackpad mode Classic TrackPoint mode To change a mode for the ThinkPad pointing device see Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device on page 27 Note By default the TrackPoint mode and the Trackpad mode are both enabled You can use either one of them TrackPoint mode In the TrackPoint mode use the pointing stick to move...

Page 41: ...e use the trackpad to perform all the actions such as point left click right click and scroll You also can use the trackpad to perform a variety of touch gestures For information about using touch gestures see Using the trackpad touch gestures on page 26 Point Slide one finger across the surface of the trackpad to move the pointer accordingly Scroll Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them in...

Page 42: ... to display a shortcut menu Using the trackpad touch gestures The entire trackpad is sensitive to finger touch and movement You can use the trackpad to perform the same point and click actions as you would using a traditional mouse You also can use the trackpad to perform a variety of touch gestures This topic introduces the frequently used touch gestures such as tap drag scroll and rotate For mor...

Page 43: ... from the top to the bottom edge Swipe from the top to the bottom edge of the trackpad with one finger to close the current app Performing this gesture on the desktop closes the desktop and displays the Start screen Swipe from the right edge Swipe in from the right edge of the trackpad with one finger to display the charms Swipe in and out Swipe in and out from the right edge of the trackpad with ...

Page 44: ... power at different rates The more you use the power intensive components the faster you consume battery power Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go With ThinkPad batteries you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet Checking the battery status The battery status icon i...

Page 45: ...t 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 batteries make sure that their temperature is at least 10 C 50 F You can charge the batteries when the ac power adapter is connected to the computer You need to charge the batteries in any of the following situations When the bat...

Page 46: ...lay and make the computer enter screen blank mode 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 solid state drive or the hard disk drive and the computer display are turned off When your computer wakes up your work is restored within seconds To put your computer into sleep mode press ...

Page 47: ... screen For instructions on how to start the Power Manager program see Lenovo programs on page 12 For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Right click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area and click Power Options Then click Change plan settings that is next to your power plan Then follow the instructions on the screen Wireless off When you are not using the wireless features such as Blueto...

Page 48: ... required information if needed For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 1 Ensure that airplane mode is set to off 2 Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area A list of available wireless networks is displayed 3 Double click a network to connect to it Provide required information if needed If you need to connect to different wireless networks in different locations us...

Page 49: ...s on No signal Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is marginal Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor To improve signal strength move your computer closer to the wireless access point Using the wireless WAN conn...

Page 50: ...e is active or none exists Current location profile is disconnected Current location profile is connected Access Connections wireless status icon Power to the WAN radio is off No association No signal Weak signal Medium signal Strong signal Using the Bluetooth connection Bluetooth can connect devices a short distance from one another and is commonly used for connecting peripheral devices to a comp...

Page 51: ...Setup program on page 103 2 Select Security I O Port Access 3 Set the NFC device option to Enabled For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 1 Move the pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the charms 2 Do the following For Windows 8 Click Settings Change PC settings Wireless For Windows 8 1 Click Settings Change PC settings Network Radio devices 3 Slide the NFC switch to t...

Page 52: ...external monitor do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the VGA connector or the mini DisplayPort connector of your computer 2 Connect the external monitor to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Change the display output location by pressing F7 This enables you to switch between viewing output on the external monitor the computer monitor and both monitors Note If your...

Page 53: ...itor If your computer has one of the following optional docking stations you can use a Digital Visual Interface DVI monitor through the DVI connector of that unit ThinkPad Pro Dock ThinkPad Ultra Dock Notes The screen mode that can be used depends on the specifications of the DVI monitor Before you connect a DVI monitor make sure that the computer is connected to the expansion unit and works prope...

Page 54: ...ettings If the function does not work refer to the following topic on how to enable the Duplicate or Extend desktop function Enabling the Duplicate or Extend desktop function To enable the Duplicate or Extend desktop function do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to your computer then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 Press F7 then select Duplic...

Page 55: ... use the Realtek HD Audio Manager program To start the program go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Realtek HD Audio Manager Using the camera If your computer has a camera you can use the camera to preview your video image and take a snapshot of your current image To start the camera do the following For Windows 7 Start the Communications Utility program See Accessing Lenovo programs o...

Page 56: ...so have an integrated smart card reader Installing a flash media card or a smart card Attention Before you start installing a 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 While transferring data to or from a flash media card or a smart card do not put your computer into sleep or hibernatio...

Page 57: ...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 or a smart 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 Eject Media icon 2 Select the item you want to remove ...

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Page 59: ...information and technology to our customers with disabilities Refer to our accessibility information which outlines our efforts in this area See Accessibility information on page 44 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 ha...

Page 60: ...vice 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 43 and practice active sitting to avoid discomfort associated with your working postures Making minor voluntary postural changes an...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...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 63: ... of Access Center Right Shift for eight seconds Turn Filter Keys on 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 Num Lock Turn Mouse 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 search...

Page 64: ...ndard connectors Your computer provides industry standard connectors that enable you to connect assistive devices if needed For more information on the location and function of each connector see Locating controls and connectors on the ThinkPad docking stations on page 91 Smart latches The smart latches on some ThinkPad notebook computer lid and the removable battery enable you to open your comput...

Page 65: ...hat it does not get caught when the person in front of you leans back When taking off remember to turn off your computer or put it into hibernation mode Travel accessories The following is a checklist of items to consider packing when you are going to travel ThinkPad ac power adapter Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter External mouse if you are accustomed to using one Ethernet cable Extra battery cha...

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Page 67: ...eep mode 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...

Page 68: ...word canceled Supervisor 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 U...

Page 69: ...d do the following 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 L...

Page 70: ...your new password 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 a...

Page 71: ...assword 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 more than seven characters you cannot access the drive Record your password and ...

Page 72: ...ation system of the Windows operating system or search for Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step by Step Guide on the Microsoft Web site Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid state drive Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive or Encryption solid state drive This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media NAND flash or device...

Page 73: ...ll not be displayed When you clear the security chip turn off your computer and then turn it on again after you set the security chip to Active Otherwise the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed Using the fingerprint reader Depending on the model your computer might have a fingerprint reader Fingerprint authentication can replace your passwords such as the Windows password power on password...

Page 74: ...2 Apply light pressure and swipe your finger toward you across the reader in one smooth motion Do not lift your finger when you are swiping it Indicator behavior of the fingerprint reader 58 User Guide ...

Page 75: ...ged for parts and service Setting the fingerprint reader You can set the fingerprint reader in the Fingerprint Manager Pro program You also can change some advanced settings in the ThinkPad Setup program To change the settings in the Fingerprint Manager Pro program click Settings on the program main interface To change the settings in the ThinkPad Setup program see Using the ThinkPad Setup program...

Page 76: ...te drive Move the data to the Recycle Bin and then empty the Recycle Bin Delete the data Format your hard disk drive or solid state drive using the software for initializing it Use the recovery program provided by Lenovo to bring the hard disk drive or solid state drive back to the factory default settings These operations however only change the file location of the data they do not delete the da...

Page 77: ...mputer Internet security threats unauthorized accesses 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 the program Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses The antivirus program is design...

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Page 79: ... later 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 hard disk drive 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 recov...

Page 80: ... disc is provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system data files software programs and personal settings You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup In a protected area of your hard disk dr...

Page 81: ...te contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive 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 you can...

Page 82: ... medium using a disc a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal 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 ...

Page 83: ... 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 install click Have Disk and Browse ...

Page 84: ...does not perform well and the problem might be caused by a recently installed program 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 ...

Page 85: ...he following For Windows 8 Move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms Click Settings Change PC settings General For Windows 8 1 Move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms Click Settings Change PC settings Update and recovery Recovery 2 In the Advanced startup section click Restart now Troubleshoot...

Page 86: ...py the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive option you will create recovery media without the recovery partition content You still can start the computer from the recovery media but you might be unable to recover your computer if the recovery partition on your computer is damaged 5 Connect a proper USB drive then click Next 6 Click Create in the Recovery Drive window The creation o...

Page 87: ... corresponding recovery solution according to your situation For example select Reset your PC if you want to reset your computer to the factory default settings For more information about the recovery solutions provided by the Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 operating systems go to http go microsoft com fwlink LinkID 263800 Chapter 5 Recovery overview 71 ...

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Page 89: ...posed circuitry Prevent others from touching components When you install a static sensitive option or CRU touch the static protective package that contains 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 in the package and your body When possible remove the static sensitive part from the static prote...

Page 90: ...at come with your computer If you find a dummy card included in the shipping contents it indicates that the SIM card is already installed in the SIM card tray If you find a SIM card included in the shipping contents it indicates that a dummy card is installed in the SIM card tray To install or replace the SIM card do the following 1 Disable the built in battery See Disabling the built in battery o...

Page 91: ...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 message will be displayed ...

Page 92: ...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 pack do the following Important Before you replace the external battery ensure that the built in battery has enough remaining power or the computer is connected to ac power Otherwise the computer might shut down during the...

Page 93: ... 75 4 Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly 1 Then remove the base cover assembly 2 Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive Before you start print these instructions Attention The hard disk drive or solid state drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Observe the following guidelines Replace the hard disk drive or solid state...

Page 94: ... Never remove the hard disk drive or solid state drive while the computer is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode To replace the hard disk drive or solid state drive do the following 1 Disable the built in batteries See Disabling the built in battery on page 73 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery pack See Replacing the battery pack on page 75 4 Lo...

Page 95: ...7 Disconnect the drive cable from the hard disk drive or solid state drive 8 Detach the bracket of the hard disk drive or solid state drive Chapter 6 Replacing devices 79 ...

Page 96: ... or solid state drive 10 Connect the drive cable to the new hard disk drive or solid state drive 11 Insert the new hard disk drive or solid state drive into place 12 Install the screw to secure the hard disk drive or solid state drive 80 User Guide ...

Page 97: ...iguration 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 Static electricity could damage the memory module To replace a memory module do the following 1 Disable the built in batteries ...

Page 98: ...5 Open the latches on both sides of the slot at the same time 1 and then remove the memory module 2 Save the removed memory module for future use 82 User Guide ...

Page 99: ...t touch the contact edge of the memory module Otherwise the memory module might be damaged 7 Reinstall the base cover assembly 8 Reinstall the battery pack See Replacing the battery pack on page 75 9 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing an M 2 wireless LAN card Before you start print these instructions DANGER During electrical storms do not perform any...

Page 100: ...reless LAN card do the following 1 Disable the built in batteries See Disabling the built in battery on page 73 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery pack See Replacing the battery pack on page 75 4 Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly 1 Then remove the base cover assembly 2 5 If a tool is provided with the new card to help you disconnect cab...

Page 101: ...e secured position and pivots upward 2 7 Carefully remove the wireless LAN card out of the slot 8 Align the notched edge of the new wireless LAN card with the key in the slot Then carefully insert the card into the slot Chapter 6 Replacing devices 85 ...

Page 102: ...ireless LAN card Ensure that you attach the gray cable to the main connector on the card and the black cable to the auxiliary connector on the card 11 Reinstall the base cover assembly 12 Reinstall the battery pack See Replacing the battery pack on page 75 13 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables 86 User Guide ...

Page 103: ... start installing an M 2 wireless WAN card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body Static electricity could damage the card Some computers might come with an M 2 wireless WAN card To replace the wireless WAN card do the following 1 Disable the built in batteries See Disabling the built in battery on page 73 2 Close the computer displ...

Page 104: ...ables from 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 1 The card is released from the secured position and pivots upward 2 7 Carefully remove the wireless WAN card out of the slot 88 User Guide ...

Page 105: ...wireless 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 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 89 ...

Page 106: ...12 Reinstall the battery pack See Replacing the battery pack on page 75 13 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables 90 User Guide ...

Page 107: ...7 days a week directly over the World Wide Web All you need is an Internet connection and a credit card To shop at Lenovo go to http www lenovo com essentials ThinkPad docking stations You can attach your computer to one of the supported docking stations to expand working capability Depending on the model your computer might support the following docking stations ThinkPad Basic Dock ThinkPad Pro D...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ...ct 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 connection 8 VGA c...

Page 111: ... 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 lock Use the system lock key to lock the eject button When the system lock key is in the locked position the eject button of the d...

Page 112: ...nect 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 with a computer that supports DVI connection 9 VGA connector Used to connect the computer to a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor 10 Audio connector Used to connect h...

Page 113: ...cking station Check the ac power adapter of the docking station or disconnect and reattach the ac power adapter Note If you attach your computer to a docking station but not connect the ac power adapter of the docking station to the ac power connector your computer will enter battery mode Detaching a ThinkPad docking station To detach your computer from a ThinkPad docking station do the following ...

Page 114: ...nal 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 following illustrations at the same time for connecting multiple displays Otherwise one of the displays as shown will not work ThinkPad Pro Dock ThinkPad Ultra Dock 98 U...

Page 115: ... 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 Security features The system lock key has two positions as shown in the drawing The security feature is different when the key is in different positions Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 99 ...

Page 116: ...er 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 100 User Guide ...

Page 117: ...Windows 7 operating system are in the C SWTOOLS 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 103 3 Select Startup UEFI Legacy Boot Then do one of the following To install the Windows 7 32 bit operating system select Legacy Only...

Page 118: ...e following 1 Start the ThinkPad Setup program See Using the ThinkPad Setup program on page 103 2 Select Startup Boot to display the Boot Priority Order submenu 3 Select the drive that contains the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 operating system installation program for example USB HDD 4 Press the F10 key to exit the ThinkPad Setup program 5 Connect the drive that contains the Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 o...

Page 119: ...ce drivers in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory on your hard disk drive or solid state drive For more information see Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers on page 67 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 120: ...al 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 default configurations are already optimized for you Impro...

Page 121: ...IPv6 network stack for UEFI environment UEFI PXE Boot Priority for Both 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 Always On USB Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled the external USB devices can be charged thr...

Page 122: ...ble 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 the Fn key to resume the computer from sleep mode to normal operation Display Boot Display Device ThinkPad LCD Analog ...

Page 123: ...formance Note Each scheme affects fan sound temperature and performance CPU Power Management Disabled Enabled Enable or disable the power saving feature that stops the microprocessor clock automatically when there are no system activities Normally it is not necessary to change the setting Power On with AC Attach Disabled Enabled Enable or disable a feature that powers on the system when the ac pow...

Page 124: ...beep sound when the system is waiting for 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 Enabled Disabled Enable or disable keyboard beep when unmanageable key combinations are pressed Intel AMT Control Disabled Enabled Permanently Disabled If you select Enabled Intel AM...

Page 125: ...stem Date or System Time 2 Type a date or time Security menu To change the security settings of your computer select the Security tab from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following table lists the Security menu items Default values are in boldface Attention The default configurations are already optimized for you Improper change of the configurations might cause unexpected results Table 4 Security men...

Page 126: ... you can change the length Power On Password Disabled Enabled See Power on password on page 51 Hard Disk x Password Disabled Enabled See Hard disk passwords on page 53 Note Hard Disk 1 means the hard disk drive built into your computer Predesktop Authentication Disabled Enabled Enable or disable fingerprint authentication before the operating system is loaded Reader Priority External Internal Inte...

Page 127: ...tion key Note This item is displayed only if you have selected Active for the Security Chip option Intel TXT Feature Disabled Enabled Enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology Physical Presence for Provisioning Disabled Enabled This option enables or disables the confirmation message when you change the settings of the security chip Security Chip Physical Presence for Clear Disabled Ena...

Page 128: ... slots Integrated Camera Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the integrated camera Microphone Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the microphones internal external or line in Fingerprint Reader Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the fingerprint reader I O Port Access NFC Device Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the NFC device Internal ...

Page 129: ...estore Factory Keys This option is used to restore all keys and certificates in Secure Boot databases to factory defaults Any customized Secure Boot settings will be erased and the default platform key will be re established along with the original signature databases including certificate for Windows 8 and 8 1 operating systems Startup menu To change the startup settings of your computer select t...

Page 130: ...cy Only The system will boot from any operating system other than the UEFI enabled one Note If you 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 s...

Page 131: ...nded for the network administrators Your computer is designed for manageability so that you can redirect more resources to better meet your business objectives This manageability known as Total Cost of Ownership TCO enables you to remotely operate client computers in the same way as you operate your own computer such as turning on a client computer formatting a hard disk drive and installing a pro...

Page 132: ...etwork Boot sequence Flash update Note If a supervisor password has been set you will be required to enter the supervisor password when you start the ThinkPad Setup program Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled and the computer is connected to a LAN the network administrator can start the computer remotely from a management console using a remote net...

Page 133: ...uter from a management console if the following requirements are met The computer must be started over LAN The computer must be engaged in the Preboot eXecution Environment PXE A network management program must be installed on the computer of the network administrator Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 117 ...

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Page 135: ...e up disk 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 dr...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...c 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 an appliance Wherev...

Page 138: ...lowing 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 informatio...

Page 139: ... 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 sof...

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Page 141: ...media which you can use to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state For more information see Performing backup and recovery operations on page 64 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo programs on page 12 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 Sol...

Page 142: ...lly 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 the computer on might make your computer unusable 1 Carefully unplug the ac power adapter immediately 2 Turn off the c...

Page 143: ...Main HDD Solution The hard disk is not working Have the hard disk serviced Message 2101 Detection error on SSD1 M 2 Solution The M 2 SSD device is not working Have the M 2 SSD device serviced Message 2102 Detection error on SSD2 M 2 Solution The M 2 SSD device is not working Have the M 2 SSD device serviced Message 2110 Read error on HDD0 Main HDD Solution The hard disk is not working Have the har...

Page 144: ...ion software information about that partition or the master boot record might have been destroyed Do the following to try to solve the problem 1 Turn off the computer and then turn it on again 2 If you still see only the cursor on the screen do the following If you have used partition software examine the partition on the hard disk drive by using the software and recover the partition if required ...

Page 145: ...puter to hub is 100 meters If the 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 To install the correct driver do the following 1 Open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirma...

Page 146: ...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 For the Windows 7 operating system check the Network Name SSID and your encryption information Use the Access Connections program to verify this case sensitive information A wireless WAN problem Pr...

Page 147: ...oint pointing device is kept pressed for a long time When the temperature changes Problem The TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad does not work Solution Ensure that the TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad is enabled in the Mouse Properties window Keyboard problems Problem All or some keys on the keyboard do not work Solution If an external numeric keypad is connected 1 Turn off the compute...

Page 148: ...ct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window 8 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 9 Click the Color Management tab and th...

Page 149: ...elected Refer to the solution to the above problem Make 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 ...

Page 150: ...o a headphone or from an external microphone to a microphone do the following 1 Open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound 2 Click the Realtek HD Manager icon 3 Make sure that you are in MULTI STREAM mode in the Device advanced settings window 4 In the Volume Mixer window select the device you want for example speakers 5 Play any sound via a music program for example Windows Media Player Make...

Page 151: ... set those speakers as the default device For details refer to the help information system for Realtek HD Audio Fingerprint reader problems Problem The surface of the reader is dirty stained or wet Solution Gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry soft lint free cloth Problem The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint Solution If the surface of the reader is dirty s...

Page 152: ...n Do the following 1 Make sure that the connection of the ac power adapter is correct For instructions on connecting the ac power adapter see Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that comes with your computer 2 If the connection of the ac power adapter is correct turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter 3 Reconnect the ac power adapter then turn on the computer 4 If the power adapter ...

Page 153: ... range Refer to Operating environment on page 12 If the batteries are charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced Problem A critical low battery error occurs and the computer immediately turns off Solution The battery power is getting low Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet Problem The computer display remains blank after yo...

Page 154: ...and solid state drive problems Hard disk drive problems Problem The hard disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently Solution The rattling noise might be heard When the hard disk drive begins or finishes getting access to data When you carry the hard disk drive When you carry your computer This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect Problem The hard disk drive doe...

Page 155: ...s and connectors A USB problem Problem A device connected to the USB connector does not work Solution Open the Device Manager window Make sure that the USB device setup is correct and that the assignment of computer resource and the installation of the device driver are correct To open the Device Manager window go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Device Manager If you are prompted for...

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Page 157: ...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 Can ...

Page 158: ...ing 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 Thi...

Page 159: ...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 161: ...Complementary Code Keying CCK and or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to The 802 11b g Standard 802 11a b g or 802 11n draft 2 0 on Wireless LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Your Bluetooth card is compliant with Bluetooth Sp...

Page 162: ...adio frequency safety standards and recommendations Lenovo believes they are safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situation or environment the use of integrated wireless cards m...

Page 163: ...nd if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 ...

Page 164: ...nforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG früher 89 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein Um 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 angeschl...

Page 165: ...nce 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 Eurasian compliance mark 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 s...

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Page 167: ...iming 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 to the presence of hazardous substances For addition...

Page 168: ...sposal of a lithium battery must comply with local ordinances and regulations Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack If you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service o...

Page 169: ...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 171: ...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 2013 2014 155 ...

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Page 173: ...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 157 ...

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Page 175: ...art 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 hard disks After 15 minut...

Page 176: ...3 Right click your network adapter device and click Properties 4 Click the Power Management tab 5 Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box 6 Click OK 160 User Guide ...

Page 177: ...ublication 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 Lenovo...

Page 178: ...f Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Microsoft Windows and BitLocker are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Mini DisplayPort mDP is a trademark of 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 Other company pr...

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