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• "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox" on page 22 • "Message Center Plus" on page 22 • "Password Manager" on page 23 • "Power Manager" on page 23 • "Product Recovery" on page 23 • "Rescue and Recovery" on page 23 • "System Update" on page 23 • "ThinkVantage GPS" on page 24 Note: To learn more about ThinkVantage technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Accessing applications in Windows 7 If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, you can access applications by following one of the methods below: • You can get the applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Then depending on the application you want to access, double-click the corresponding icon. Note: If an application icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon will be activated. Table 1. Applications on Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Application Access Connections Active Protection System Fingerprint Software Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Mobile Broadband Activate Password Manager Power Manager Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery System Update ThinkVantage GPS Icon name Internet Connection Airbag Protection Fingerprint Reader System Health and Diagnostics 3G Mobile Broadband Password Vault Power Controls Factory Recovery Disks Enhanced Backup and Restore Update and Drivers GPS • You can also get the applications from Control Panel. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Depending on the application you want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text. Note: If you do not find the application you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the application you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon will be activated, and you can find the application in Control Panel. 20 User Guide

Section	Page
Read this first	7
Important safety information	8
Conditions that require immediate action	9
Safety guidelines	9
Chapter 1. Product Overview	19
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	19
Front view	20
Right-side view	24
Left-side view	25
Bottom view	27
Rear view	28
Status indicators	29
Locating important product information	31
Machine type and model label	32
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	32
Certificate of Authenticity label	33
Features	33
ThinkPad Edge E420 features	33
ThinkPad Edge E520 features	35
Specifications	36
ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications	36
ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications	36
Operating environment	37
ThinkVantage technologies and software	37
Accessing applications in Windows 7	38
Access Connections	39
Active Protection System	39
Fingerprint Software	40
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	40
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	40
Message Center Plus	40
Password Manager	41
Power Manager	41
Product Recovery	41
Rescue and Recovery	41
System Update	41
ThinkVantage GPS	42
Chapter 2. Using your computer	43
Registering your computer	43
Frequently asked questions	43
Special keys and buttons	44
ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys	45
Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys	46
Using the UltraNav pointing device	49
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	49
Using the touch pad	51
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse	52
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray	52
Power management	53
Checking battery status	53
Using the ac power adapter	53
Charging the battery	54
Maximizing battery life	54
Managing your battery power	54
Power-saving modes	55
Handling the battery	56
Connecting to the network	58
Ethernet connections	58
Wireless connections	58
Using a projector or external display	65
Changing display settings	65
Connecting a projector or external display	66
Using dual displays	68
Using audio features	69
Using an integrated camera	70
Using optical drive	70
Using an ExpressCard or a Flash Media Card	71
Inserting a card	71
Removing the card	72
Chapter 3. You and your computer	73
Accessibility and comfort	73
Ergonomic information	73
Adjusting your computer to fit you	74
Accessibility information	75
Traveling with your computer	75
Travel tips	75
Travel accessories	76
Chapter 4. Security	77
Attaching a mechanical lock	77
Using passwords	77
Passwords and sleep (standby) mode	78
Typing passwords	78
Power-on password	78
Hard disk passwords	79
Supervisor password	81
Hard disk security	82
Using a fingerprint reader	83
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive	85
Using and understanding firewalls	85
Protecting data against viruses	85
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	87
Creating and using recovery media	87
Creating recovery media	88
Using recovery media	88
Performing backup and recovery operations	89
Performing a backup operation	89
Performing a recovery operation	89
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	90
Creating and using a rescue medium	91
Creating a rescue medium	91
Using a rescue medium	91
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	92
Solving recovery problems	93
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	95
Static electricity prevention	95
Replacing the battery	95
Replacing the hard disk drive	97
Replacing the optical drive	100
ThinkPad Edge E420	100
ThinkPad Edge E520	103
Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN	104
Installing and replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection	108
Replacing memory	111
Replacing the keyboard	113
ThinkPad Edge E420	113
ThinkPad Edge E520	117
Replacing the SIM card	121
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer	123
Finding ThinkPad options	123
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration	125
Installing a new operating system	125
Before you begin	125
Installing Windows 7	126
Installing Windows XP	127
Installing device drivers	129
Installing the driver for 4-in-1 media card reader	129
Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	129
Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	130
Installing drivers and software	130
ThinkPad Setup	131
Config menu	132
Date and time menu	132
Security menu	132
Startup menu	133
Restart menu	134
ThinkPad Setup items	135
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	141
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	143
General tips for preventing problems	143
Making sure device drivers are current	144
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site	144
Getting the latest drivers using System Update	144
Taking care of your computer	145
Cleaning the cover of your computer	147
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems	149
Diagnosing programs	149
Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	149
Troubleshooting	149
Computer stops responding	150
Spills on the keyboard	150
Error messages	151
Errors without messages	154
Beep errors	155
Memory problems	155
Networking	156
Keyboard and other pointing devices	160
Display and multimedia devices	161
Fingerprint reader problems	168
Battery and power	169
Drives and other storage devices	172
Software problems	173
Ports and connectors	174
Chapter 11. Getting support	175
Before you contact Lenovo	175
Register your computer	175
Download system updates	175
Record information	175
Getting help and service	176
Using diagnostic programs	176
Lenovo support Web site	176
Calling Lenovo	176
Purchasing additional services	181
Appendix A. Regulatory information	183
Wireless related information	183
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	184
Locating wireless regulatory notices	185
Export classification notice	186
Electronic emission notices	186
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	186
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	186
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	187
German Class B compliance statement	187
Korea Class B compliance statement	188
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	188
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	188
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	188
Additional regulatory information	188
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	189
EU WEEE statements	189
Japan recycling statements	189
Appendix C. Notices	191

Match case Limit results 1 per page

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“Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 22

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“Message Center Plus” on page 22

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“Password Manager” on page 23

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“Power Manager” on page 23

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“Product Recovery” on page 23

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“Rescue and Recovery” on page 23

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“System Update” on page 23

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“ThinkVantage GPS” on page 24

Note:

To learn more about ThinkVantage technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo, go

to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Accessing applications in Windows 7

If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, you can access applications by following one of the

methods below:

•

You can get the applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools.

Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

. Then depending on the application you

want to access, double-click the corresponding icon.

Note:

If an application icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window is dimmed, it

indicates that you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click

the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes,

the application icon will be activated.

Table 1. Applications on Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Application

Icon name

Access Connections

Internet Connection

Active Protection System

Airbag Protection

Fingerprint Software

Fingerprint Reader

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Activate

3G Mobile Broadband

Password Manager

Password Vault

Power Manager

Power Controls

Recovery Media

Factory Recovery Disks

Rescue and Recovery

Enhanced Backup and Restore

System Update

Update and Drivers

ThinkVantage GPS

GPS

•

You can also get the applications from Control Panel.

Click

Start

➙

Control Panel

. Depending on the application you want to access, click the corresponding

section and then click the corresponding green text.

Note:

If you do not ﬁnd the application you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

application navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the application you need.

Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon

will be activated, and you can ﬁnd the application in Control Panel.

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