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3. Type the date or time. Security menu If you need to set the security features of your computer, select Security from the ThinkPad Setup menu. The following table lists the Security menu items. Notes: • Default values are in boldface. 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. • In each submenu, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option by using cursor key, or type desired values from the keyboard directly. • Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features. Table 6. Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Password Hardware Password Manager Supervisor Password Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Value • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled • Disabled • Enabled Set Minimum Length • Disabled • x characters (4≤x≤12) Password at unattended boot • Disabled • Enabled Password at restart • Disabled • Enabled Power-On Password • Disabled • Enabled Comments Manage your power-on password, supervisor password, and your hard disk passwords by the management server. See "Supervisor password" on page 52. Enable or disable the function that protects items in ThinkPad Setup from being changed by a user who does not have the supervisor password. By default, this is set to Disabled. If you set the supervisor password and enable this function, no one but you can change any items in ThinkPad Setup. Specify a minimum length for power-on passwords and hard disk passwords. If you set the supervisor password and specify a minimum length for passwords, no one but you can change the length. If you select and enable Password at unattended boot, a password prompt is displayed when the computer is turned on, from either a power-off state or hibernation state, by an unattended event such as Wake on LAN. If you select Disabled, no password prompt is displayed; the computer goes ahead and loads the operating system. To prevent unauthorized access, set the user authentication on the operating system. If you select and enable Password at restart, a password prompt is displayed when you restart the computer. If you select Disabled, no password prompt is displayed; the computer goes ahead and loads the operating system. To prevent unauthorized access, set the user authentication on the operating system. See "Power-on password" on page 50. 120 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	19
Right-side view	21
Left-side view	22
Bottom view	23
Rear view	25
Status indicators	26
Locating important product information	27
Machine type and model label	27
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	28
Certificate of Authenticity label	29
Features	29
Specifications	31
Operating environment	31
ThinkVantage Technologies and other software	32
Accessing ThinkVantage applications	32
ThinkVantage applications	34
Chapter 2. Using your computer	37
Register your computer	37
Frequently asked questions	37
Special keys and buttons	38
Function key combinations	38
Volume and mute buttons	41
Windows key	42
Using the UltraNav pointing device	42
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	43
Using the touch pad	44
Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse	45
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	45
Power management	45
Checking the battery status	45
Using the ac power adapter	45
Charging the battery	46
Maximizing battery life	46
Managing the battery power	47
Power-saving modes	47
Handling the battery	48
Connecting to the network	50
Ethernet connections	50
Wireless connections	50
Using a projector or an external display	54
Changing display settings	54
Connecting a projector or an external monitor	54
Setting up a presentation	57
Using the Extend desktop function	58
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature	58
Using audio features	59
Using the integrated camera	59
Using the ThinkLight light feature	60
Using the optical drive	60
Using an ExpressCard module, a flash media card, or a smart card	60
Chapter 3. You and your computer	63
Accessibility and comfort	63
Ergonomic information	63
Adjusting your computer to fit you	64
Accessibility information	65
Traveling with your computer	65
Travel tips	65
Travel accessories	66
Chapter 4. Security	67
Attaching a mechanical lock	67
Using passwords	67
Passwords and sleep mode	67
Typing passwords	67
Power-on password	68
Hard disk passwords	68
Supervisor password	70
Hard disk security	72
Setting the security chip	73
Using the fingerprint reader	74
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive	78
Using firewalls	79
Protecting data against viruses	79
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	81
Creating and using recovery media	81
Performing backup and recovery operations	82
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	83
Creating and using a rescue medium	84
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	85
Solving recovery problems	86
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	87
Static electricity prevention	87
Replacing the battery	87
Replacing the hard disk drive	91
Replacing the keyboard	94
Replacing the memory module	98
Replacing the wireless LAN/WiMAX card	102
Installing and replacing the wireless WAN card	108
Replacing the SIM card	112
Replacing the Ultrabay device	113
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer	115
Finding ThinkPad options	115
Using the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced feature	115
Performing a hot or a warm swap	115
Installing a secondary hard disk drive	116
ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations	118
Front view	118
Rear view	120
Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station	122
Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station	125
Security feature	125
Using the system lock key	126
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration	127
Installing a new operating system	127
Before you begin	127
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	128
Installing device drivers	129
ThinkPad Setup	130
Main menu	131
Config menu	131
Date and Time menu	137
Security menu	138
Startup menu	141
Restart menu	143
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	143
Using system management	144
System management	144
Setting management features	144
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	147
General tips for preventing problems	147
Making sure device drivers are current	148
Taking care of your computer	149
Cleaning the cover of your computer	151
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems	153
Diagnosing problems	153
Troubleshooting	153
Computer stops responding	153
Spills on the keyboard	154
Error messages	154
Errors without messages	156
Beep errors	157
Memory module problems	157
Networking problems	157
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	159
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	160
Fingerprint reader problems	165
Battery and power problems	165
Problems with drives and other storage devices	169
Software problems	170
Problems with ports and connectors	171
A USB problem	171
A docking station or port replicator problem	171
Chapter 11. Getting support	173
Before you contact Lenovo	173
Getting help and service	173
Using diagnostic programs	174
Lenovo Support Web site	174
Calling Lenovo	174
Purchasing additional services	175
Appendix A. Regulatory information	177
Wireless related information	177
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	178
Locating wireless regulatory notices	179
Export classification notice	179
Electronic emissions notices	179
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	179
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	180
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	180
German Class B compliance statement	180
Korea Class B compliance statement	181
Japanese VCCI Class B statement	181
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	181
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	181
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	183
EU WEEE statements	183
Battery recycling information for Japan	183
Battery recycling information for Brazil	184
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	184
Battery recycling information for the European Union	185
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	185
Appendix C. Notices	187

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3. Type the date or time.

Security menu

If you need to set the security features of your computer, select

Security

from the ThinkPad Setup menu.

The following table lists the

Security

menu items.

Notes:

•

Default values are in

boldface

. 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.

•

In each submenu, press the Enter key to show selectable options and select a desired option by using

cursor key, or type desired values from the keyboard directly.

•

Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features.

Table 6. Security menu items

Menu item

Submenu item

Value

Comments

Hardware Password

Manager

•

Disabled

•

Enabled

Manage your power-on password, supervisor

password, and your hard disk passwords by the

management server.

Supervisor Password

•

Disabled

•

Enabled

See “Supervisor password” on page 52.

Lock UEFI BIOS

Settings

•

Disabled

•

Enabled

Enable or disable the function that protects items

in ThinkPad Setup from being changed by a user

who does not have the supervisor password. By

default, this is set to

Disabled

. If you set the

supervisor password and enable this function, no

one but you can change any items in ThinkPad

Setup.

Set Minimum Length

•

Disabled

•

x characters

(4≤x≤12)

Specify a minimum length for power-on

passwords and hard disk passwords. 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 and enable

Password at unattended

boot

, a password prompt is displayed when the

computer is turned on, from either a power-off

state or hibernation state, by an unattended event

such as Wake on LAN. If you select

Disabled

no password prompt is displayed; the computer

goes ahead and loads the operating system.

To prevent unauthorized access, set the user

authentication on the operating system.

Password at restart

•

Disabled

•

Enabled

If you select and enable

Password at restart

a password prompt is displayed when you

restart the computer. If you select

Disabled

, no

password prompt is displayed; the computer

goes ahead and loads the operating system.

To prevent unauthorized access, set the user

authentication on the operating system.

Power-On Password

•

Disabled

•

Enabled

See “Power-on password” on page 50.

Password

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