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12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 13. Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor. If you cannot find your monitor on the list, stop the installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor. 14. After updating the driver, click Close. 15. Click OK. 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. Considerations for attaching an external monitor • When installing an operating system, you must install the display driver for your monitor that is supplied with the computer, and the monitor INF file that is supplied with the external monitor. • If you set a resolution higher than the resolution you are using on the computer monitor, and use an external monitor that does not support that resolution, take advantage 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 • If the external monitor you are using is outdated, the resolution and the refresh rate might be limited.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 the DVI monitor If your computer has one of the following optional expansion units, you can use the DVI monitor through the DVI connector of that unit: • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 • ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 • ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 Notes: • The screen mode that can be used depends on the specifications of the DVI monitor. • Before you attach the DVI monitor, make sure that the computer is attached to the expansion unit and the system works properly. To attach the DVI monitor, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector of the expansion unit, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the DVI monitor and the computer. The system starts. If the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor, do the following: • For a computer that supports NVIDIA Optimus Graphics: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window opens. 2. In the Select a Task navigation pane at left under Display, click Set up multiple displays. 3. Right-click Verify your display configuration, and then right-click on the monitor icon and select either Clone Mode or Extended Mode. 4. Click OK. • For a computer that supports the Intel® graphics card: 38 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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12. Clear the

Show compatible hardware

check box.

13. Select

Manufacturer

and

Model

for your monitor. If you cannot ﬁnd your monitor on the list, stop the

installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor.

14. After updating the driver, click

15. Click

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

Considerations for attaching an external monitor

•

When installing an operating system, you must install the display driver for your monitor that is supplied

with the computer, and the monitor INF ﬁle that is supplied with the external monitor.

•

If you set a resolution higher than the resolution you are using on the computer monitor, and use an

external monitor that does not support that resolution, take advantage 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 the DVI monitor

If your computer has one of the following optional expansion units, you can use the DVI monitor through

the DVI connector of that unit:

•

ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

•

ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0

•

ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3

•

ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0

Notes:

•

The screen mode that can be used depends on the speciﬁcations of the DVI monitor.

•

Before you attach the DVI monitor, make sure that the computer is attached to the expansion unit and

the system works properly.

To attach the DVI monitor, do the following:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector of the expansion unit, and then connect the monitor

to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the DVI monitor and the computer. The system starts.

If the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor, do the following:

•

For a computer that supports NVIDIA Optimus Graphics:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select

NVIDIA Control Panel

. The

NVIDIA Control Panel

window

opens.

2. In the

Select a Task

navigation pane at left under

Display

, click

Set up multiple displays

3. Right-click

Verify your display conﬁguration

, and then right-click on the monitor icon and select

either

Clone Mode

Extended Mode

4. Click

•

For a computer that supports the Intel

graphics card:

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