ThinkPad E550, User Manual

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Trackpad
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Media-card slot
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Speakers
1 Microphones
The microphones capture sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio.
2 2D camera
Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference. For more information, see “Using the camera”
on page 40.
ThinkPad pointing device
3 TrackPoint pointing stick
8 TrackPoint buttons (available on some models)
9 Trackpad
The keyboard contains the Lenovo unique ThinkPad
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pointing device. Pointing, selecting, and dragging are
all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from a typing position. For
more information, see “Using the thinkPad pointing device” on page 23.
4 Power button
Press the power button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode. For how to turn off the
computer, see “Frequently asked questions” on page 19.
If your computer is completely unresponsive, you can turn off the computer by pressing and holding the
power button for four or more seconds. If the computer cannot be turned off, see “Computer stops
responding” on page 85 for more information.
You also can define what the power button does. For example, by pressing the power button, you can turn
off the computer or put the computer into sleep or hibernation mode. To change what the power button
does, do the following:
1. From the desktop, click the battery-status icon in the Windows
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notification 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.
5 Numeric keypad
Use the numeric keypad to input numbers quickly.
6 System-status indicator
The illuminated dot on the ThinkPad logo functions as a system-status indicator. For more information, see
“Status indicators” on page 8.
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Fingerprint reader (available on some models)
Fingerprint authentication provides simple and secure user access by associating your fingerprint with a
password. For more information, see “Using the fingerprint reader” on page 58.
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