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1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 2. Turn on the external monitor and the computer. 3. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. 4. Click the Monitor-2 icon. 5. Select Extend these displays for multiple displays. 6. Click the Monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, the computer display). 7. Set the resolution for the primary display. 8. Click the Monitor-2 icon (for the external monitor). 9. Set the screen resolution for the secondary display. 10. Set the relative position of each monitor by dragging its icon. You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other. 11. Click OK to apply the changes. 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. • Problem: If you use the Extend desktop function, you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refresh rate on the secondary display. Solution: Change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primary display. Refer to the solution to the above problem. • Problem: Display switching does not work. Solution: If you use the Extend desktop function, disable it, and change the display output location. If a DVD movie or a video clip is playing, stop the playback, close the application, and then change the display output location. • Problem: The screen position on the external monitor is incorrect when that monitor is set for a high resolution. Solution: Sometimes, when you use a high resolution such as 1600x1200, the image is shifted to left or right on the screen. To correct this, first ensure that your external monitor supports the display mode (the resolution and the refresh rate) that you have set. If it does not, set a display mode that the monitor supports. If it does support the display mode you have set, go to the setup menu for the monitor itself and adjust the settings there. Usually the external monitor has buttons for access to the setup menu. For details, see the documentation that comes with the monitor. Audio problems • Problem: Wave or MIDI sound does not play correctly. Solution: Ensure that the built-in audio device is configured correctly. 1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers. 5. Make sure that the Realtek HD Audio driver is enabled and configured correctly. • Problem: Recordings made using the microphone input are not loud enough. Solution: Ensure that the Microphone Boost function is turned on and set by doing the following: 1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel . 94 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
Rear view	20
Status indicators	20
Locating important product information	22
Machine type and model label	22
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	23
Certificate of Authenticity label	23
Features	24
Specifications	25
Operating environment	25
ThinkVantage programs	26
Accessing ThinkVantage programs	26
ThinkVantage programs	27
Chapter 2. Using your computer	31
Registering your computer	31
Frequently asked questions	31
Special keys and buttons	32
Function key combinations	33
Volume and mute buttons	35
Windows key	36
Using the UltraNav pointing device	36
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	37
Using the touch pad	38
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse	39
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	39
Power management	40
Checking the battery status	40
Using the ac power adapter	40
Charging the battery	41
Disabling the built-in battery	41
Maximizing the battery life	41
Managing the battery power	41
Understanding the power-saving modes	42
Connecting to the network	43
Ethernet connections	43
Wireless connections	43
Presentations and multimedia	48
Changing display settings	48
Connecting a projector or an external monitor	48
Using dual displays	50
Using audio features	51
Using the integrated camera	52
Using a flash media card	53
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	58
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
Solid state drive security	64
Setting the security chip	64
Using a fingerprint reader	65
Notice on deleting data from your solid state drive	69
Using firewalls	70
Protecting data against viruses	70
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	71
Creating and using recovery media	71
Performing backup and recovery operations	72
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	73
Creating and using a rescue medium	74
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	75
Solving recovery problems	76
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration	77
Installing a new operating system	77
Before you begin	77
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	78
Installing device drivers	78
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	79
Installing the driver for USB 3.0	79
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	79
Installing other drivers and software	80
ThinkPad Setup	80
Main menu	80
Config menu	81
Date/Time menu	86
Security menu	86
Startup menu	91
Restart menu	92
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	93
Using system management	93
System management	93
Chapter 7. Preventing problems	95
General tips for preventing problems	95
Making sure device drivers are current	96
Taking care of your computer	96
Cleaning the cover of your computer	98
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems	99
Diagnosing problems	99
Troubleshooting	99
Computer stops responding	99
Spills on the keyboard	100
Error messages	100
Errors without messages	102
Beep errors	103
Memory module problems	103
Networking problems	103
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	105
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	106
Fingerprint reader problems	110
Battery and power problems	110
Solid state drive problems	112
Software problems	113
USB problems	113
Chapter 9. Getting support	115
Before you contact Lenovo	115
Getting help and service	115
Using diagnostic programs	116
Lenovo Support Web site	116
Calling Lenovo	116
Finding ThinkPad options	117
Purchasing additional services	118
Appendix A. Regulatory information	119
Wireless related information	119
Location of the UltraConnect™ wireless antennas	120
Locating wireless regulatory notices	121
Export classification notice	121
Electronic emission notices	121
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	121
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	121
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	122
German Class B compliance statement	122
Korea Class B compliance statement	123
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	123
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	123
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	123
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	125
EU WEEE statements	125
Japan recycling statements	125
Recycling information for Brazil	126
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	126
Battery recycling information for the European Union	127
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	127
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	129
Appendix D. Notices	131

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1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector, and then connect the monitor to an electrical

outlet.

2. Turn on the external monitor and the computer.

3. Right-click on the desktop, and click

Screen resolution

4. Click the

Monitor-2

icon.

5. Select

Extend these displays

for multiple displays.

6. Click the

Monitor-1

icon (for the primary display, the computer display).

7. Set the resolution for the primary display.

8. Click the

Monitor-2

icon (for the external monitor).

9. Set the screen resolution for the secondary display.

10. Set the relative position of each monitor by dragging its icon. You can set the monitors in any relative

position, but the icons must touch each other.

11. Click

to apply the changes.

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

•

Problem

: If you use the Extend desktop function, you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refresh

rate on the secondary display.

Solution

: Change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primary display. Refer

to the solution to the above problem.

•

Problem

: Display switching does not work.

Solution

: If you use the Extend desktop function, disable it, and change the display output location. If

a DVD movie or a video clip is playing, stop the playback, close the application, and then change the

display output location.

•

Problem

: The screen position on the external monitor is incorrect when that monitor is set for a high

resolution.

Solution

: Sometimes, when you use a high resolution such as 1600x1200, the image is shifted to left or

right on the screen. To correct this, ﬁrst ensure that your external monitor supports the display mode

(the resolution and the refresh rate) that you have set. If it does not, set a display mode that the monitor

supports. If it does support the display mode you have set, go to the setup menu for the monitor itself

and adjust the settings there. Usually the external monitor has buttons for access to the setup menu. For

details, see the documentation that comes with the monitor.

Audio problems

•

Problem

: Wave or MIDI sound does not play correctly.

Solution

: Ensure that the built-in audio device is conﬁgured correctly.

1. Click

Start

➙

Control Panel

2. Click

Hardware and Sound

3. Click

Device Manager

. If you are prompted for an administrator password or conﬁrmation, type the

password or provide conﬁrmation.

4. Double-click

Sound, video and game controllers

5. Make sure that the Realtek HD Audio driver is enabled and conﬁgured correctly.

•

Problem

: Recordings made using the microphone input are not loud enough.

Solution

: Ensure that the Microphone Boost function is turned on and set by doing the following:

1. Click

Start

➙

Control Panel

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