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• OneKey Recovery Pro • System Update Message Center Plus The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to inform you about important notices from Lenovo, such as alerts on system updates and alerts on conditions that require your attention. Mobile Broadband Connect The Mobile Broadband Connect program enables your computer to connect to the mobile broadband (3G) network through a supported wireless WAN card. OneKey Recovery Pro The OneKey Recovery Pro program is a one-button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. Password Manager The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites. Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your computer. It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving. Recovery Media The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. 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 on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software. To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red launch point is available on the desktop after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time. Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Chapter 1. Product overview 15

Section	Page
Read this first	7
Important safety information	8
Conditions that require immediate action	9
Safety guidelines	9
Chapter 1. Product overview	17
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	17
Front view	17
Right-side view	19
Left-side view	20
Bottom view	21
Status indicators	22
Locating important product information	24
Machine type and model label	24
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	25
Certificate of Authenticity label	26
Features	26
Specifications	27
Operating environment	28
ThinkVantage programs	28
Accessing ThinkVantage programs on the Windows 7 operating system	28
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs	30
Chapter 2. Using your computer	33
Registering your computer	33
Frequently asked questions	33
Special keys and buttons	34
Using the UltraNav pointing device	37
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	37
Using the touch pad	39
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse	40
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	40
Power management	40
Checking the battery status	40
Using the ac power adapter	41
Charging the battery	41
Maximizing the battery life	41
Managing the battery power	42
Power-saving modes	42
Handling the battery	43
Connecting to the network	45
Ethernet connections	45
Wireless connections	45
Presentations and multimedia	49
Changing display settings	49
Connecting a projector or an external monitor	49
Using dual displays	51
Using audio features	52
Using the integrated camera	52
Using a flash media card	53
Inserting a flash media card	53
Removing a flash media card	54
Chapter 3. You and your computer	55
Accessibility and comfort	55
Ergonomic information	55
Comfort	56
Accessibility information	56
Traveling with your computer	57
Travel tips	57
Travel accessories	57
Chapter 4. Security	59
Attaching a mechanical lock	59
Using passwords	59
Passwords and sleep mode	59
Typing passwords	59
Power-on password	60
Hard disk passwords	60
Supervisor password	62
Hard disk security	64
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive	64
Using firewalls	65
Protecting data against viruses	65
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	67
Creating and using a recovery media	67
Performing backup and recovery operations	68
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace	69
Creating and using a rescue medium	70
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	71
Solving recovery problems	72
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	73
Static electricity prevention	73
Replacing the battery	73
Replacing the SIM card	75
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive	77
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection	80
Replacing a PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN connection	82
Replacing a memory module	86
Replacing the keyboard	88
Replacing the backup battery	93
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration	97
Installing a new operating system	97
Before you begin	97
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	98
Installing device drivers	99
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	99
Installing the driver for USB 3.0	99
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	99
Installing other drivers and software	100
ThinkPad Setup	100
Main menu	100
Config menu	101
Date/Time menu	106
Security menu	106
Startup menu	110
Restart menu	112
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	112
Using system management	113
System management	113
Setting management features	113
Chapter 8. Preventing problems	115
General tips for preventing problems	115
Making sure device drivers are current	116
Taking care of your computer	117
Cleaning the cover of your computer	118
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems	121
Diagnosing problems	121
Troubleshooting	121
Computer stops responding	121
Spills on the keyboard	122
Error messages	122
Errors without messages	124
Beep errors	125
Memory module problems	125
Networking problems	126
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	127
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	128
Battery and power problems	133
Problems with drives and other storage devices	136
A software problem	136
Problems with ports and connectors	137
Chapter 10. Getting support	139
Before you contact Lenovo	139
Getting help and service	139
Using diagnostic programs	140
Lenovo Support Web site	140
Calling Lenovo	140
Finding ThinkPad options	141
Purchasing additional services	141
Appendix A. Regulatory information	143
Wireless related information	143
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	144
Locating wireless regulatory notices	145
Export classification notice	145
Electronic emission notices	145
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	145
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	146
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	146
German Class B compliance statement	146
Korea Class B compliance statement	147
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	147
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	147
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	147
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	149
EU WEEE statements	149
Japan recycling statements	149
Recycling information for Brazil	150
Battery recycling information for the European Union	150
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	151
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	151
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	153
Appendix D. Notices	155

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OneKey Recovery Pro

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System Update

Message Center Plus

The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to inform you about important notices

from Lenovo, such as alerts on system updates and alerts on conditions that require your attention.

Mobile Broadband Connect

The Mobile Broadband Connect program enables your computer to connect to the mobile broadband (3G)

network through a supported wireless WAN card.

OneKey Recovery Pro

The OneKey Recovery Pro program is a one-button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of

self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes,

even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

Password Manager

The Password Manager program automatically captures and ﬁlls in authentication information for Windows

applications and Web sites.

Power Manager

The Power Manager program provides convenient, ﬂexible, and complete power management for your

computer. It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between

performance and power saving.

Recovery Media

The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory

default settings.

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 on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the

Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software.

To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red

launch point is available on the desktop after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the ﬁrst time.

Note:

The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating

system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it

from http://www.lenovo.com/support.

System Update

The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading

and installing software packages (ThinkVantage programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other

third party applications).

Chapter 1

Product overview