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Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area For easy access to the UltraNav properties, you can enable the display of the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area. To enable the display of the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area, do the following: 1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ UltraNav. 2. Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray. 3. Click OK. You can now change the properties of the UltraNav pointing device by clicking the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area. Note: If you cannot see the UltraNav icon, click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons. Power management When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power. Checking the battery status The Power Manager battery gauge in the task tray displays the percentage of battery power remaining. The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: • How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work. • The way you use your computer: how often you access the hard disk drive or the solid-state drive, how bright you make the computer display. Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack, or from ac power through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges automatically. The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components: • The transformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use with the computer. • The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into the transformer pack. Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer. Connecting the ac power adapter To use the ac power adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here. 1. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power connector of the computer. 2. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Tips on using the ac power adapter • When the ac power adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 22 User Guide

Section	Page
Read this first	5
Important safety information	6
Conditions that require immediate action	7
Safety guidelines	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	15
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	15
Front view	15
Right-side view	17
Left-side view	18
Bottom view	19
Status indicators	20
Locating important product information	22
Machine type and model label	22
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	22
Certificate of Authenticity label	23
Features	23
Specifications	24
Operating environment	25
ThinkVantage programs	25
Accessing ThinkVantage programs on the Windows 7 operating system	25
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs	27
Chapter 2. Using your computer	29
Registering your computer	29
Frequently asked questions	29
Special keys	30
Function key combinations	31
Windows key	33
Using the UltraNav pointing device	33
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	34
Using the touch pad	35
Behavior of the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse	35
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	36
Power management	36
Checking the battery status	36
Using the ac power adapter	36
Charging the battery	37
Maximizing the battery life	37
Managing the battery power	37
Power-saving modes	37
Handling the battery	39
Connecting to the network	40
Ethernet connections	40
Wireless connections	40
Presentations and multimedia	44
Changing display settings	44
Connecting a projector or an external display	44
Using the Extend desktop function	46
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature	47
Using audio features	47
Using an integrated camera	47
Using a flash media card	48
Chapter 3. You and your computer	51
Accessibility and comfort	51
Ergonomic information	51
Comfort	52
Accessibility information	52
Traveling with your computer	53
Travel tips	53
Travel accessories	54
Chapter 4. Security	55
Attaching a mechanical lock	55
Using passwords	55
Passwords and sleep mode	55
Typing passwords	55
Power-on password	56
Hard disk passwords	56
Supervisor password	58
Hard disk security	60
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive	60
Using firewalls	61
Protecting data against viruses	61
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	63
Creating and using a recovery media	63
Performing backup and recovery operations	64
Performing a backup operation	64
Performing a recovery operation	65
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	65
Creating and using a rescue medium	66
Creating a rescue medium	66
Using a rescue medium	66
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	67
Solving recovery problems	68
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration	69
Installing a new operating system	69
Before you begin	69
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	70
Installing device drivers	71
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	71
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 in Windows 7	71
Installing the ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	71
Installing other drivers and software	72
ThinkPad Setup	72
Main menu	72
Config menu	73
Date/Time menu	77
Security menu	77
Startup menu	80
Restart menu	82
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	82
Using system management	83
System management	83
Setting management features	84
Chapter 7. Preventing problems	87
General tips for preventing problems	87
Making sure device drivers are current	88
Taking care of your computer	89
Cleaning the cover of your computer	90
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems	91
Diagnosing problems	91
Troubleshooting	91
Computer stops responding	91
Spills on the keyboard	92
Error messages	92
Errors without messages	94
Beep errors	95
Memory module problems	95
Networking problems	95
Problems with keyboard and other pointing devices	97
Problems with display and multimedia devices	98
Battery and power problems	101
Problems with drives and other storage devices	104
A software problem	104
A USB problem	105
Chapter 9. Getting support	107
Before you contact Lenovo	107
Getting help and service	107
Using diagnostic programs	108
Lenovo support Web site	108
Calling Lenovo	108
Finding ThinkPad options	109
Purchasing additional services	109
Appendix A. Regulatory Information	111
Wireless related information	111
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	112
Locating wireless regulatory notices	113
Export classification notice	113
Electronic emission notices	113
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	113
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	114
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	114
German Class B compliance statement	114
Korea Class B compliance statement	115
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	115
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	115
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	115
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	117
EU WEEE statements	117
Japan recycling statements	117
Recycling information for Brazil	118
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	118
Battery recycling information for the European Union	119
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	119
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	121
Appendix D. Notices	123

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Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notiﬁcation area

For easy access to the UltraNav properties, you can enable the display of the

UltraNav

icon in the Windows

notiﬁcation area.

To enable the display of the

UltraNav

icon in the Windows notiﬁcation area, do the following:

1. Click

Start

➙

Control Panel

➙

Hardware and Sound

➙

Mouse

➙

UltraNav

2. Select the check box for

Show UltraNav icon on the system tray

3. Click

. You can now change the properties of the UltraNav pointing device by clicking the

UltraNav

icon in the Windows notiﬁcation area.

Note:

If you cannot see the

UltraNav

icon, click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons.

Power management

When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep

your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you

use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.

Checking the battery status

The Power Manager battery gauge in the task tray displays the percentage of battery power remaining.

The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your computer

between charges. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difﬁcult to predict how

long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors:

•

How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.

•

The way you use your computer: how often you access the hard disk drive or the solid-state drive, how

bright you make the computer display.

Using the ac power adapter

The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack, or from ac power

through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges automatically.

The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components:

•

The transformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use with the computer.

•

The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into the transformer pack.

Attention:

Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer.

Connecting the ac power adapter

To use the ac power adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are

given here.

1. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power connector of the computer.

2. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.

3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Tips on using the ac power adapter

•

When the ac power adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

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