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Installing other drivers and software The device drivers are provided in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on your solid state drive. You will also need to install application software, which is provided in the C:\SWTOOLS\APPS directory on your solid state drive. To do this, refer to the instructions in "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 61. Note: If you cannot find the Supplement files, device drivers, and application software you need on your solid state drive, or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. ThinkPad Setup Your computer comes with the ThinkPad Setup program to enable you to select various setup parameters. To start ThinkPad Setup, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens. If you have set a supervisor password, the ThinkPad Setup program main menu will be displayed after you enter the password. You can start ThinkPad Setup by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password. However, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password. For more information, refer to "Using passwords" on page 45. 2. Move to an item you want to change, by using the cursor keys. When the item is highlighted, press Enter. A submenu is displayed. 3. Change the items you wish to change, by pressing the following keys: • F6 or The combination of Shift and + : Change to a higher value. • F5 or - : Change to a lower value. If the item has a submenu, you can display it by pressing Enter. 4. Press Esc to exit from the submenu. 5. If you are on a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you reach the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. Note: If you need to restore the settings to their original state as of the time of purchase, press F9 to load the default settings. You also can select an option on the Restart submenu to load the default settings or discard the changes. 6. Select Restart. Move the cursor to the option you want for restarting your computer; then press Enter. Your computer restarts. Main menu The Main menu is the first interface you see after you enter ThinkPad Setup. It displays the following configuration of your computer: • UEFI BIOS Version • UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) • Embedded Controller Version • Machine Type Model • System-unit serial number • System board serial number • Asset Tag • CPU Type 66 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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Installing other drivers and software

The device drivers are provided in the

C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS

directory on your solid state drive. You will also

need to install application software, which is provided in the

C:\SWTOOLS\APPS

directory on your solid state

drive. To do this, refer to the instructions in “Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers”

on page 61.

Note:

If you cannot ﬁnd the Supplement ﬁles, device drivers, and application software you need on

your solid state drive, or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to

http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers.

ThinkPad Setup

Your computer comes with the ThinkPad Setup program to enable you to select various setup parameters.

To start ThinkPad Setup, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup

program main menu opens.

If you have set a supervisor password, the ThinkPad Setup program main menu will be displayed

after you enter the password. You can start ThinkPad Setup by pressing Enter instead of entering the

supervisor password. However, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor

password. For more information, refer to “Using passwords” on page 45.

2. Move to an item you want to change, by using the cursor keys. When the item is highlighted, press

Enter. A submenu is displayed.

3. Change the items you wish to change, by pressing the following keys:

•

F6 or The combination of Shift and + : Change to a higher value.

•

F5 or – : Change to a lower value.

If the item has a submenu, you can display it by pressing Enter.

4. Press Esc to exit from the submenu.

5. If you are on a nested submenu, press Esc repeatedly until you reach the ThinkPad Setup program

main menu.

Note:

If you need to restore the settings to their original state as of the time of purchase, press F9 to

load the default settings. You also can select an option on the

Restart

submenu to load the default

settings or discard the changes.

6. Select

Restart

. Move the cursor to the option you want for restarting your computer; then press

Enter

Your computer restarts.

Main menu

The

Main

menu is the ﬁrst interface you see after you enter ThinkPad Setup. It displays the following

conﬁguration of your computer:

•

UEFI BIOS Version

•

UEFI BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day)

•

Embedded Controller Version

•

Machine Type Model

•

System-unit serial number

•

System board serial number

•

Asset Tag

•

CPU Type

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