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User Guide

ThinkPad Edge E430, E430c, E435, E530, E530c, and E535

Summary of Contents for 32597CU

Page 1: ...User Guide ThinkPad Edge E430 E430c E435 E530 E530c and E535 ...

Page 2: ...de and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site To refer to them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides and click User Guides Manuals then follow the instructions on the screen First Edition May 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure...

Page 3: ...y 29 Maximizing the battery life 29 Managing the battery power 30 Power saving modes 30 Handling the battery 31 Connecting to the network 32 Ethernet connections 33 Wireless connections 33 Using a projector or an external display 36 Changing display settings 37 Connecting a projector or an external monitor 37 Using dual displays 38 Using audio features 39 Using the integrated camera 40 Using the o...

Page 4: ...thout messages 118 Beep errors 119 Memory module problems 119 Networking problems 119 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 121 Problems with the display and multimedia devices 122 Fingerprint reader problems 127 Battery and power problems 127 Problems with drives and other storage devices 130 A software problem 131 Problems with ports and connectors 132 Chapter 10 Getting support ...

Page 5: ...Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada 145 Appendix C Notices 147 Trademarks 148 Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii ...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 12: ...r incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation 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 If your battery is damaged or if you notice any...

Page 13: ...tery comply with local ordinances or regulations The battery pack should be stored at room temperature charged to approximately 30 to 50 of capacity We recommend that battery pack be charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge Lithium coin cell battery notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an ...

Page 14: ...t operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments Ventilation slots fans and or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features When the ac power adapt...

Page 15: ...sconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlets 5 Turn devices ON To disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlets 3 Remove signal cables from conne...

Page 16: ...sive 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 the equalizer to an appropriate level Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphon...

Page 17: ...ower 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 reproductive harm Wash hands after han...

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Page 19: ...s on page 12 Specifications on page 13 Operating environment on page 14 ThinkVantage Technologies and other software 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 ThinkPad Edge E430 E430c and E435 front view Figure 1 ThinkPad Edge E430 E430...

Page 20: ... the location and meaning of each indicator see System status indicators on page 8 5 Media card reader slot Depending on the model your computer might have a media card reader slot For more information about the supported cards see Using a flash media card on page 41 6 Fingerprint reader Some models have a fingerprint reader The fingerprint authentication technology enables you to use your fingerp...

Page 21: ...mera Some models have an integrated camera Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference For more information about how to use the camera refer to Using the integrated camera on page 40 UltraNav pointing device 3 TrackPoint pointing stick 8 TrackPoint buttons 9 Touch pad The keyboard contains the Lenovo unique UltraNav pointing device Pointing selecting and dragging are all part of a ...

Page 22: ...or enter the Windows operating system For details see Using the fingerprint reader on page 52 10 Power switch Use the power switch to turn on the computer To turn off the computer use the Start menu shutdown option If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power switch for four seconds or more If the computer still is not responding remove the ac power adapter...

Page 23: ... to ac power supply and use the Power Manager program to configure corresponding settings to enable the Always On USB connector For details about how to enable the Always On USB connector refer to the help information system of the Power Manager program 3 Optical drive The optical drive reads optical discs 4 Ethernet connector Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector DANGER To av...

Page 24: ...ir to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan 3 Video graphics array VGA connector Attach an external cathode ray tube CRT monitor or a projector through the VGA connector to your computer to display computer output For details see Attaching an external monitor on page 37 4 USB 3 0 connectors The Universa...

Page 25: ...reless wide area network WAN card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN connections For some models an mSATA solid state drive might be installed instead of the wireless WAN card for data storage 2 Battery Use your computer with the battery power whenever ac power is unavailable You can use the Power Manager program to adjust your power settings as needed For details see the...

Page 26: ...E435 E530 E530c and E535 rear view 1 Fan louvers rear 1 Fan louvers rear The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan Status indicators The status indicators show the current status of your computer System status indicators The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on ...

Page 27: ...s Red The computer is on in normal mode Fast blinking red The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode Slow blinking red The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is off or in hibernation mode Power status indicator Your computer has an indicator that shows the status of ac power Chapter 1 Product overview 9 ...

Page 28: ...ss features You can quickly change the power state of each feature in the list For information on the wireless features refer to Wireless connections on page 33 Locating important product information This section provides information to help you locate your machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification label and the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity COA label Machine type and model ...

Page 29: ...Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot of your computer Chapter 1 Product overview 11 ...

Page 30: ...ers to start your computer or reinstall the operating system The Certificate of Authenticity label of your computer is shown as below Features This topic lists the features of your computer Processor To see the system properties of your computer click Start right click Computer then select Properties from the pull down menu Memory Double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory modules...

Page 31: ...ss LAN on some models Integrated wireless WAN on some models Integrated Bluetooth on some models Security features Fingerprint reader on some models Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer Size For E430 E430c and E435 models Width 339 mm 13 35 inches Depth 234 mm 9 21 inches Height 28 6 to 33 9 mm 1 13 to 1 33 inches or 27 4 to 32 8 mm 1 08 to 1 29 inches de...

Page 32: ...ft Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition 31 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F Relative humidity Operating 8 to 80 Storage 5 to 95 If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio air conditioner and micr...

Page 33: ... Security Communications Utility Web Conferencing Fingerprint Software Fingerprint Reader GPS Enabler GPS Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Connect 3G Mobile Broadband OneKey Recovery Pro Enhanced Backup and Restore Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Screen Reader Optimizer Reading Optimization Simp...

Page 34: ... Safety Lenovo Password Vault Power Manager Hardware and Sound System and Security Lenovo Power Controls Recovery Media System and Security Lenovo Factory Recovery Disks Screen Reader Optimizer Appearance and Personalization Lenovo Reading Optimization SimpleTap Programs Lenovo SimpleTap System Update System and Security Lenovo Update and Drivers Note Depending on your computer model some of the a...

Page 35: ...ngerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access GPS Enabler If the PCI Express Mini Card installed in your computer supports GPS your computer can receive signals from GPS satellites and determine its location If your computer is connected to the Internet you can find your location on a real time map provided by Google Maps or Microsoft Bing Maps Lenovo ...

Page 36: ...ve the best reading experience by setting your preferred screen brightness level and rotating the screen for the most comfortable reading position SimpleTap The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as muting the speakers adjusting the volume locking the computer operating system launching a program opening a Web page opening a file and so o...

Page 37: ...d users When you register your computer with Lenovo you will also receive the following benefits Quicker service 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 Then follow the instructions on the screen Frequently asked questions The following are a few tips that will help...

Page 38: ...tures by use of the Access Connections program To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer refer to Wireless connections on page 33 To travel more confidently be sure to check the tips in Traveling with your computer on page 45 Press F9 to enable or disable the wireless features Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often Make sure that you follow the proced...

Page 39: ... and the ThinkPad Keyboard Properties window is displayed Then configure the key functionality as desired ThinkPad Edge E430 E430c and E435 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 and 2 To take advantage of each function directly press the desired key Notes To use F1 F12 as standard function keys do either of the following In the Keyboard Properties window click the ThinkPad F1 F12 k...

Page 40: ...s down F7 When you press this key the computer display becomes dimmer The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily To change the default brightness level use the Power Manager program or go into Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and make changes as desired Display brightness up F8 When you press this key the computer display becomes brighter The pu...

Page 41: ...g on your computer model special keys 1 and 2 might not be available Notes To use F1 F12 as standard function keys do either of the following In the Keyboard Properties window click the ThinkPad F1 F12 keys tab select Legacy and then click OK On the ThinkPad Setup program main menu select Config Keyboard Mouse Change to F1 F12 keys Legacy 4 Volume and mute keys To quickly adjust the volume of the ...

Page 42: ... the computer display becomes dimmer The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily To change the default brightness level use the Power Manager program or go into Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and make changes as desired Display brightness up F8 When you press this key the computer display becomes brighter The purpose of this method is to change...

Page 43: ...of the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad Set the TrackPoint pointing device as the main pointing device and the touch pad for extended functions only This setting enables the use of all basic and extended functions with the TrackPoint pointing device while limiting the use of the touch pad to scrolling tap zones and slow motion pointer functions Set the touch pad as the main pointing de...

Page 44: ...structions will help you get started 1 Place your hands in the typing position and press gently with an index finger or a middle finger on the pointing stick in the direction in which you want the pointer to move To move the pointer press the pointing stick away from you to move it up toward you to move it down to one side or the other to move it sideways Note The pointer might drift This is not a...

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

Page 46: ...use Properties window click the UltraNav tab 3 Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray 4 Click OK You can now change the properties of the UltraNav pointing device by clicking the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Power management When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets you depend on battery power to keep your computer running Different c...

Page 47: ... Before you charge the battery make sure that its temperature is at least 10 C 50 F You can charge the battery when the ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need to charge it in any of the following conditions When you purchase a new battery If the battery meter at the bottom of your display shows the battery charge is low If the battery has not been used ...

Page 48: ...e 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 do the following 1 Click Start 2 Click the triangle mark on the right side of the Shut down icon then select Sleep Hibernation By using this mode you can turn off your computer completely without saving files or exiting from an...

Page 49: ...ritically low battery alarm set the percentage of the power level and set the action Note If your computer enters sleep or hibernation mode when the battery is low but the alarm message has not yet been displayed the message will be displayed when the computer resumes To resume normal operation click OK Handling the battery This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or...

Page 50: ...otice 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 DANGER Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation DANGER Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply wi...

Page 51: ...vers a relatively small geographic area such as an office building or a house Devices based on the 802 11 standards can connect to this network Wireless WAN A wireless WAN covers a broader geographic area Cellular networks are used for data transmission and access is provided by a wireless service carrier Bluetooth Bluetooth is one of a number of technologies used to create a wireless personal are...

Page 52: ...les you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area such as a city or an entire country by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built in wireless WAN card integrating some wireless WAN technologies such a...

Page 53: ...iew Status of Wireless Connection Access Connections gauge states wireless LAN Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal 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 Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is marginal Power to ...

Page 54: ...ss status icon states wireless WAN Power to the WAN radio is off No association No signal Signal level 1 Signal level 2 Signal level 3 Note If you have trouble in making a connection try moving your computer closer to your wireless access point Enabling or disabling the wireless features To enable or disable the wireless features do one of the following Press F9 to bring up the wireless feature li...

Page 55: ...er display the external monitor or both in the Display Settings window Connecting an external monitor To attach an external monitor do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 Change the display output location by pressing F6 This enables you to switch between viewing output on the extern...

Page 56: ...e of the virtual screen function which enables you to display only a part of the high resolution screen image your computer produces You can see other parts of the image by moving the screen with the TrackPoint pointing device or another pointing device If the external monitor you are using is outdated the resolution and the refresh rate might be limited Using dual displays This section introduces...

Page 57: ... the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the external display 5 Set the resolution for the secondary display 6 Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch Note You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other 7 Click OK to apply the changes Note To change the color settings right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click Advanced Setti...

Page 58: ...ams and start the photographing video capturing or video conferencing function Then the camera will start automatically and the green camera in use indicator will turn on For more information about using the camera with a program refer to the documentation that came with the program If you do not want the camera to be launched automatically when you press F5 or when you use a program press F5 to o...

Page 59: ...rd module To insert a flash media card into the 4 in 1 media card reader slot do the following 1 Make sure that the card is correctly oriented 2 Insert the card firmly into the 4 in 1 media card reader slot The card might stop before it is completely installed into the slot If the flash media card is not plug and play do the following 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager I...

Page 60: ...do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows operating system the card can no longer be accessed To access the card you must remove it once then insert it again 42 User Guide ...

Page 61: ...ic information Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort This example shows someone in a conventional sett...

Page 62: ... 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 and taking short frequent work breaks are the key ingredients for healthy computing Yo...

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

Page 64: ... protection External storage device If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider these items An ac power adapter for the country to which you are travelling An adapter to connect to a phone line in that country for models equipped with a modem To purchase travel accessories go to http www lenovo com accessories 46 User Guide ...

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

Page 66: ...o move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it 10 Commit your password to memory Note You might want to note down your power on password in a safe place Otherwise if you forget it you have to take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative to have the password canceled 11 Press F10 to exit 12 Select Yes in the Setup Notice window Changing or removin...

Page 67: ...once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it c A message window opens and prompts you to set the master hard disk password Click Continue d A window for typing the new master hard disk password opens Type your new password in the Enter New Password field e Press Enter once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it If you select Us...

Page 68: ... To remove the user hard disk password type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Press F10 to exit from the Setup Notice window Both the user and master hard disk passwords will be removed If you choose Master HDP do the following To change...

Page 69: ...many ThinkPad notebook computers to make administration easier By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature on the Password menu when you set the supervisor password you make it impossible for anyone but you to make changes Setting changing or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set change or remove a supervisor password To set change or remove a supervisor password d...

Page 70: ...a Disk Encryption hard disk drive or a Disk Encryption solid state drive is installed in your computer be sure to protect the contents of your computer memory from unauthorized access by use of drive encryption software 3 Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer be sure to delete data stored on it Refer to Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive on page ...

Page 71: ...the illustration above 2 Apply light pressure and swipe your finger across the reader in one smooth motion Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above Maintaining the fingerprint reader The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard pointed object Scraping the surface of th...

Page 72: ...ms and application software might even violate license agreements You are advised to check the terms and conditions of those license agreements There are methods that seem to delete the data Move the data to the recycle bin and then click Empty recycle bin Use the Delete option Format your hard disk drive or solid state drive using the software for initializing it Using the recovery program provid...

Page 73: ...mation 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 designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30 da...

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Page 75: ...y Recovery Pro Symantec Norton Ghost version 15 or later Notes To use this program do the following 1 Click Start Run The Run window opens 2 Type cmd in the field Then click OK 3 Type ghost align 1mb and press Enter Acronis True Image 2010 or later Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Suit or later Paragon Backup Recovery 10 Home or later Creating and using a recovery media You can use recovery media to res...

Page 76: ...Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 61 2 Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Perform...

Page 77: ...our last backup operation You also can rescue individual files from a OneKey Recovery Pro backup located on your local hard disk drive a USB device or a network drive Restore your hard disk drive from a OneKey Recovery Pro backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the OneKey Recovery Pro program you can restore the hard disk drive from a OneKey Recovery Pro backup even if you cannot ...

Page 78: ...omputer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace on your hard disk drive Notes 1 The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system 2 The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical drives Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium 1 From the Win...

Page 79: ...you are changing the current configuration of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer To reinstall a device driver for a factory installed device do the following 1 Turn on your computer 2 Go to the C SWTOOLS directory 3 Open the DRIVERS folder Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders named for the various devices installed i...

Page 80: ...y Recovery Pro workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media you might not have the rescue device an internal hard disk drive a disc a USB hard disk drive or other external devices set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence You must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the ThinkPad S...

Page 81: ...amage 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 static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover o...

Page 82: ...rcuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell Replacing the battery To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer or enter hibernation mode Then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the comp...

Page 83: ... contents that come with your computer If you find a SIM card included in the shipping contents a dummy card is installed in the SIM card slot Then proceed with the following instructions Note The SIM card is identified by the IC chip mounted on one side of the card To replace the SIM card do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the compute...

Page 84: ...nent loss of data Observe the following guidelines Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and slot of the hard disk drive are not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shocks Do not apply pressure to the cover of th...

Page 85: ...rom the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 Remove the screws 1 and then slide the hard disk drive out 2 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 67 ...

Page 86: ...move the hard disk drive by lifting the tab 7 Place the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay 8 Slide the hard disk drive firmly into the connector 1 and then reinstall the screws 2 68 User Guide ...

Page 87: ...nt these instructions An optical drive is preinstalled in the optical drive bay If it needs to be repaired remove it by doing the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over ...

Page 88: ... screw 6 Pull out the optical drive To install a repaired optical drive or a new one do the following 1 Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 70 User Guide ...

Page 89: ... Before you start print these instructions An optical drive is preinstalled in the optical drive bay If it needs to be repaired remove it by doing the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 3 Close the computer display and tu...

Page 90: ...e optical drive and remove it 5 Pull out the optical drive To install a repaired optical drive or a new one do the following 1 Insert the optical drive into the optical drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 72 User Guide ...

Page 91: ... cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Attention Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card To replace the wireless LAN card do the following 1 Turn off the computer then discon...

Page 92: ...s is included in the package with the new card use it to disconnect the cables from the card If no such tool is included disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them 6 Remove the screw 1 The card pops up 2 Remove the card 74 User Guide ...

Page 93: ...ure the card with the screw 2 8 Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Card as shown in the drawing 9 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 10 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 11 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Chapter 6 Replacing devices 75 ...

Page 94: ...R Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Attention Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card To replace the wireless WAN ...

Page 95: ...d disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them 6 Remove the screw 1 The card pops up 2 Remove the card 7 Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket 1 Pivot the card until you can snap it into place Secure the card with the screw 2 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 77 ...

Page 96: ...ines Before removing the mSATA solid state drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Do not drop the mSATA solid state drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the mSATA solid state drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shocks Do not apply pressure to the cover of the mSATA solid state drive Never remove the mSATA solid state ...

Page 97: ...play and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 4 Loosen the screw 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 Remove the screw 1 The card pops up 2 Remove the card Chapter 6 Replacing devices 79 ...

Page 98: ... start print these instructions Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster To replace or add a memory module read the following prerequisites and then the instruction When replacing a memory module be sure to follow the precautions Note The operating speed of the memory module has dependency on the system configuration In some conditions the memory module in your co...

Page 99: ...the battery on page 63 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 5 If two memory modules are already in the memory slots press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 1 and then remove a memory module 2 to make room for the new one Save the removed memory module for future use 6 Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you are installing Attentio...

Page 100: ...install it in the bottom slot 8 Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place 9 Make sure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and cannot be moved easily 10 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screws 2 11 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 12 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the key...

Page 101: ...s before opening the cover of this slot Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 4 Loosen the screws 1 and then remove ...

Page 102: ...omputer over and open the display 7 Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows 1 to unlatch the front side of the keyboard The keyboard will be detached slightly 2 Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above 84 User Guide ...

Page 103: ...uter keyboard might look different from the illustration above Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard do the following 1 Attach the cables 1 and 3 by flipping the connectors 2 and 4 downwards Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above Chapter 6 Replacing devices 85 ...

Page 104: ... is under the frame as shown by the arrows Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above 3 Slide the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows Note Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above 86 User Guide ...

Page 105: ...n tighten the screws 2 6 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 7 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the backup battery Before you start print these instructions Chapter 6 Replacing devices 87 ...

Page 106: ...ot short circuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell To remove the backup battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer ...

Page 107: ...2 To install the backup battery do the following 1 Install the backup battery 1 Then attach the connector 2 2 Reinstall the computer cover 1 Then tighten the screw 2 3 Reinstall the battery See Replacing the battery on page 63 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 89 ...

Page 108: ...4 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables 90 User Guide ...

Page 109: ...ew operating system deletes all the data on your hard disk drive including backups or images that were stored in a hidden folder by use of the OneKey Recovery Pro program If you cannot find the supplement files the device drivers and application software you need on your hard disk drive or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadDriver...

Page 110: ...o do this run the infinst_autol exe file in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS INTELINF directory For models with an AMD CPU install the ThinkPad AMD SMBus Driver for Windows 7 and the ThinkPad AMD SATA Controller Driver for Windows 7 9 Install device drivers See Installing other drivers and software on page 94 Installing the registry patches for Windows 7 Go to http www lenovo com support and install the foll...

Page 111: ... it to your local hard disk drive 3 Double click the Setup exe file in the C DRIVERS WIN USB3 0 directory 4 Click Next If the device driver is already installed click Cancel Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is finished Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 The ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 is in the following directory C SW...

Page 112: ...e set a supervisor password the ThinkPad Setup program main menu will be displayed after you enter the password You can start ThinkPad Setup by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password However you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password For more information refer to Using passwords on page 47 3 Using the cursor keys move to an item you want to c...

Page 113: ... Notes The default settings are already optimized for you If you consider changing the computer configuration proceed with extreme caution Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results On each submenu you can enable a function by selecting Enabled or disable it by selecting Disabled The following table shows the contents of the Config menu Notes Some items are displayed on t...

Page 114: ...ables boot support for USB diskette and USB CD ROM Always On USB Disabled Enabled If you select Disabled the external USB devices cannot be charged through USB connectors USB Always On USB Charge in off mode Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled the Always On USB connector enables you to charge some devices such as iPod and iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones by attaching the devices to the connect...

Page 115: ...ime This selection is effective for boot time password prompt and ThinkPad Setup Graphics Device Switchable Graphics Integrated Graphics The Integrated Graphics mode provides longer battery life while the Switchable Graphics mode enhances performance Display OS Detection for Switchable Graphics Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled the system UEFI automatically switches the graphics device settin...

Page 116: ...sually do not need to change this function Power Control Beep Disabled Enabled If this function is enabled a beep sounds when the computer enters a power management mode when it resumes operational mode and when the ac power adapter is connected or disconnected Low Battery Alarm Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the low battery alarm Password Beep Disabled Enabled If you enable this function a ...

Page 117: ...Note Another way to adjust the date and time is pressing or 4 Press F10 to save the changes and restart the system Security menu If you need to set the security features of your computer select Security from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu Notes The default settings are already optimized for you If you consider changing the computer configuration proceed with extreme caution Setting the confi...

Page 118: ...one but you can change any items in the ThinkPad Setup program Set Minimum Length Disabled Password length options Specify a minimum length for the power on password and hard disk password By default this is set to Disabled If you set the supervisor password and specify a minimum length for passwords no one but you can change the length Password at unattended boot Disabled Enabled If you select an...

Page 119: ...uses and worms cause memory buffers to overflow by running code where only data is allowed If the Data Execution Prevention feature can be used with your operating system then by selecting Enabled you can protect your computer against attacks by such viruses and worms If after choosing Enabled you find that an application program does not run correctly select Disabled and reset the setting Intel V...

Page 120: ... 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 microphone internal external or line in I O Port Access Fingerprint Reader Disabled Enabled If you select Enabled you can use the fingerprint reader Intel AT Module Activation Disabled Enabled Permanently Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI B...

Page 121: ...nce do the following 1 Select Boot then press Enter You can use the Boot submenu to specify the startup sequence that runs when you turn on the power Refer to Boot submenu on page 103 2 Select the device you want to start first 3 Press F10 to save the changes and restart the system To change the startup sequence temporarily so that the system starts up from a different drive do the following 1 Tur...

Page 122: ...ot priority or customized boot priority The following table shows the contents of the Startup menu Notes Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features Default values are in boldface Table 6 Startup menu items Menu item Selection Comments Boot Refer to Changing the startup sequence on page 103 Network Boot Refer to Boot submenu on page 103 UEFI Legacy...

Page 123: ...tart from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu The following submenu is displayed Exit Saving Changes Restart the system after saving the changes Exit Discarding Changes Restart the system without saving the changes Load Setup Defaults Load the default setting that was in effect at the time of purchase Discard Changes Discard the changes Save Changes Save the changes Updating your system UEFI BIOS...

Page 124: ...To update your UEFI BIOS go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers 106 User Guide ...

Page 125: ... at http www lenovo com support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions 10 Keep up to date for device drivers on other non Lenovo hardware You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues 11 Keep a log book Entries might include major hardware or software changes driver updates minor issues you have experienced and...

Page 126: ...re on your system up to date Update packages are stored on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site Update packages can contain applications device drivers UEFI BIOS flashes or software updates When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer the install...

Page 127: ...Note Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge Be gentle with your computer Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or the palm rest Your computer display is designed to be opened and used at an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees Do not open the display beyond 180 degrees as this might damage the computer hinge Do not turn your comp...

Page 128: ...ained The surface of the reader is wet The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint Register your computer Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo at http www lenovo com register This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades Be sure ...

Page 129: ...ly onto the display or the keyboard 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...

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Page 131: ...media which you can use to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state For more information see Creating and using a recovery media on page 57 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system see Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 15 For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repa...

Page 132: ... your computer After removing the extra memory module and reseating the original memory module repeat step 2 If the computer still does not turn on consult the user manual for other customer replaceable components that are attached to your computer If the computer still does not start up call the Customer Support Center and a Customer Support Specialist will assist you Spills on the keyboard With ...

Page 133: ...y with a fully charged one Message 0191 System Security Invalid remote change requested Solution The system configuration change has failed Confirm the operation and try again To clear the error enter the ThinkPad Setup program Message 0199 System Security Security password retry count exceeded Solution This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times Confir...

Page 134: ...ad Setup to verify the configuration If you still have a problem have the computer serviced Message 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Solution The system CMOS might have been corrupted by an application program The computer uses the default settings Run ThinkPad Setup to reconfigure the settings If you still see the same error code have the computer serviced Message 0260 System timer error Solution Ha...

Page 135: ...sword and press Enter to use the computer refer to Using passwords on page 47 If the power on password is not accepted a supervisor password might have been set Type the supervisor password and press Enter If you still see the same error message have the computer serviced Message The hard disk password prompt Solution A hard disk password is set Type the password and press Enter to use the compute...

Page 136: ...ng 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 up Note If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for four seconds or more Turn ...

Page 137: ...One long and two short beeps The video function has a problem Have the computer serviced Five beeps The system board has a problem Have the computer serviced Memory module problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later If your memory module is not operating properly check the following items 1 Verify that the memory module is installed and seated correctly...

Page 138: ...ssary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software Problem The adapter stops working for no apparent reason Solution The network driver files might be corrupt or missing Update the driver by referring to the above solution for the procedure to make sure that the correct device driver is installed Problem If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet...

Page 139: ...oth 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 close the Sound window Problem PIM items sent from the Windows 7 operating systems cannot be received correctly into the address book of any other Bluetooth enabled device Solution The Windows 7 operating system send PIM items in XML format but mos...

Page 140: ...perly 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 devices including the computer display the ...

Page 141: ...ress and hold the power switch for four seconds or more to turn off your computer then turn it on again Problem Missing discolored or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer Solution This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology Your computer display contains multiple thin film transistors TFTs A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the scr...

Page 142: ...e sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do the following 7 If more than one monitor type is displayed select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non PnP Monitor 8 Click Properties If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 9 Click the Driver tab 10 Click Update Driver 11 Click Browse my comp...

Page 143: ...r 11 Click OK to apply the changes Note To change the color settings right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click Advanced Settings select the Monitor tab then set Colors Problem If you use the Extend desktop function you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refresh rate on the secondary display Solution Change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primar...

Page 144: ... hardware and cannot be changed Problem The volume sliders do not stay in place when some audio applications are used Solution It is normal for the sliders to change position when certain sound applications are used The applications are aware of the settings in the Volume Mixer window and are allowed to change the settings themselves An example is the Windows Media Player Usually the application h...

Page 145: ... tips on how to maintain the fingerprint reader refer to Maintaining the fingerprint reader on page 53 Battery and power problems This topic contains instructions on troubleshooting battery and power problems Battery problems Problem The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the standard charge time when the computer is powered off Solution The battery pack might be over discharged Do the follow...

Page 146: ...1 Verify the power switch Refer to System status indicators on page 8 The power switch is lit whenever the computer is on 2 Check all power connections Remove any power strips and surge protectors to connect the ac power adapter directly to the ac power outlet 3 Inspect the ac power adapter Check for any physical damage and make sure that the power cable is firmly attached to the adapter brick and...

Page 147: ... computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the microprocessor and other internal components Check the settings for sleep mode using Power Manager Problem The computer enters sleep mode the sleep indicator turns on immediately after the power on self test Solution Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable ran...

Page 148: ...y discharges slightly while the computer is in hibernation mode Solution If the wakeup function is enabled the computer consumes a small amount of power This is not a defect For details refer to Power saving modes on page 30 Problems with drives and other storage devices This section includes hard disk drive problems solid state drive problems and optical drive problems Hard disk drive problems Pr...

Page 149: ...omputer If the tray still does not open make sure that the computer is running and insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole The tray will open Problem An optical medium such as a CD DVD or CD RW disc cannot be read Solution Make sure that the CD DVD or CD RW disc is not dirty If it is clean it with a cleaner kit Test another CD DVD or CD RW disc If the computer can...

Page 150: ... does not run correctly contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help Problems with ports and connectors The following are the most common problems with ports and connectors A USB problem Problem A device connected to the USB connector does not work Solution Open the Device Manager window Make sure that the USB device setup is correct and that the assignment of computer resou...

Page 151: ...information Before you talk to a Lenovo representative record the following important information about your 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 oper...

Page 152: ...rogram ThinkPad notebook computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems See Diagnosing problems on page 113 for instructions on using the diagnostic programs The troubleshooting 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 informat...

Page 153: ...er 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 with your computer Note Phone numbers are ...

Page 154: ...For more information about these services go to http www lenovo com accessories services index html 136 User Guide ...

Page 155: ...ofiles are supported by the Bluetooth devices 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 Printer Human Interface Devices Keyboard Mouse Handsfree PBAP VDP Sync Profile Usage environment and your health Integrated wireless car...

Page 156: ...ers 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 computer Location of the UltraConnect ...

Page 157: ...530 E530c and E535 machine type 3254 3256 3259 3260 3365 and 3366 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate...

Page 158: ...e Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including t...

Page 159: ...ktromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten bzw der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EC früher 89 336 EWG für Geräte der Klasse B Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformitätszeichen CE zu führen Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des E...

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Page 161: ...turn recycle recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Japan recycling statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor ...

Page 162: ...on in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack you must comply with local ordinances and regulations You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle ...

Page 163: ...cerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulat...

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Page 165: ...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 166: ... countries Microsoft Windows Bing BitLocker and Internet Explorer are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies AMD and AMD V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc BlackBerry RIM Research In Motion SureType and related trademarks names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and or used in the U S and countries around the wor...

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