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• If you carry your computer with the wireless LAN feature into an airplane, check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane. • If there are restrictions on the use of computers on an airplane with the wireless feature, you need to disable it before boarding. To disable it, refer to the instructions in "Enabling or disabling the wireless features" on page 32. Note: You can purchase a wireless network card as an option from Lenovo at http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html. Tips for using the wireless LAN feature • Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless LAN access point and the computer. • To achieve the best wireless connection, open your computer display to an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. • If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded. Wireless network setup To use the built-in wireless network card (the 802.11 standard) to communicate, start the Access Connections program. See "Accessing ThinkVantage programs" on page 12. Note: Before you start setting up wireless network connections by using the Access Connections program, obtain a Network Name (SSID) and your encryption information from your network administrator. Access Connections, a connectivity assistant program, can easily enable one network card and disable the other cards on demand. After setting up your wireless networking connection, you can use the program to quickly switch the network settings. Establishing wireless WAN connections Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) enables you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks. These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area, such as a city or an entire country, by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers. Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built-in wireless WAN card integrating some wireless WAN technologies, such as 1xEV-DO,CDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, 3G or GPRS. You can connect to the Internet or your company network with the built-in wireless WAN card and the configuration utility to make a wireless WAN connection and monitor its status. Note: Wireless WAN service is provided by authorized service providers in some countries. To locate the wireless WAN antenna on your computer, see "Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas" on page 128. To use the wireless WAN feature, start the Access Connections program. For information on how to start the Access Connections program, see "Accessing ThinkVantage programs" on page 12. Using Bluetooth If your computer is equipped with the integrated Bluetooth feature, you can enable or disable the feature by pressing Fn+F5. When you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can enable or disable the Bluetooth feature with a single click. To configure a Bluetooth device or manage connection settings, use Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel. 30 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	17
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	17
Front view	17
Right-side view	19
Left-side view	20
Bottom view	21
Status indicators	22
Locating important product information	24
Machine type and model label	24
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	25
Certificate of Authenticity label	25
Features	26
Specifications	27
Operating environment	27
ThinkVantage programs	28
Accessing ThinkVantage programs	28
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs	29
Chapter 2. Using your computer	33
Registering your computer	33
Frequently asked questions	33
Special keys and buttons	34
Function key combinations	35
Windows key	37
Using the UltraNav pointing device	37
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	38
Using the touch pad	39
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse	40
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	40
Power management	40
Checking the battery status	40
Using the ac power adapter	41
Charging the battery	41
Maximizing the battery life	41
Managing the battery power	42
Power-saving modes	42
Handling the battery	43
Connecting to the network	44
Ethernet connections	45
Wireless connections	45
Presentations and multimedia	49
Changing display settings	49
Connecting a projector or an external monitor	49
Using dual displays	50
Using audio features	52
Using the integrated camera	52
Using a flash media card	53
Inserting a flash media card	53
Removing a flash media card	54
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	57
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
Hard disk security	64
Setting the security chip	64
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive	65
Using firewalls	66
Protecting data against viruses	66
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	67
Creating and using a recovery media	67
Performing backup and recovery operations	68
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	69
Creating and using a rescue medium	70
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	71
Solving recovery problems	72
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	73
Static electricity prevention	73
Replacing the battery	73
Replacing the SIM card	75
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive	77
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection	80
Replacing a PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN connection	82
Replacing a memory module	86
Replacing the keyboard	88
Replacing the backup battery	93
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration	97
Installing a new operating system	97
Before you begin	97
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	98
Installing device drivers	99
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	99
Installing the driver for USB 3.0	99
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	99
Installing other drivers and software	100
ThinkPad Setup	100
Main menu	100
Config menu	101
Date/Time menu	105
Security menu	106
Startup menu	109
Restart menu	112
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	112
Using system management	112
System management	113
Setting management features	113
Chapter 8. Preventing problems	115
General tips for preventing problems	115
Making sure device drivers are current	116
Taking care of your computer	116
Cleaning the cover of your computer	118
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems	121
Diagnosing problems	121
Troubleshooting	121
Computer stops responding	121
Spills on the keyboard	122
Error messages	122
Errors without messages	124
Beep errors	125
Memory module problems	125
Networking problems	126
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	127
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	128
Battery and power problems	133
Problems with drives and other storage devices	136
A software problem	136
Problems with ports and connectors	137
Chapter 10. Getting support	139
Before you contact Lenovo	139
Getting help and service	139
Using diagnostic programs	140
Lenovo Support Web site	140
Calling Lenovo	140
Finding ThinkPad options	141
Purchasing additional services	141
Appendix A. Regulatory information	143
Wireless related information	143
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	144
Locating wireless regulatory notices	145
Export classification notice	145
Electronic emission notices	145
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	145
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	146
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	146
German Class B compliance statement	146
Korea Class B compliance statement	147
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	147
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	147
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	147
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	149
EU WEEE statements	149
Japan recycling statements	149
Recycling information for Brazil	150
Battery recycling information for the European Union	150
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	151
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	151
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	153
Appendix D. Notices	155

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•

If you carry your computer with the wireless LAN feature into an airplane, check the services with the

airline before boarding the airplane.

•

If there are restrictions on the use of computers on an airplane with the wireless feature, you need to

disable it before boarding. To disable it, refer to the instructions in “Enabling or disabling the wireless

features” on page 32.

Note:

You can purchase a wireless network card as an option from Lenovo at

http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.

Tips for using the wireless LAN feature

•

Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless LAN access

point and the computer.

•

To achieve the best wireless connection, open your computer display to an angle slightly greater than

90 degrees.

•

If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth

option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be

degraded.

Wireless network setup

To use the built-in wireless network card (the 802.11 standard) to communicate, start the Access

Connections program. See “Accessing ThinkVantage programs” on page 12.

Note:

Before you start setting up wireless network connections by using the Access Connections program,

obtain a Network Name (SSID) and your encryption information from your network administrator.

Access Connections, a connectivity assistant program, can easily enable one network card and disable the

other cards on demand. After setting up your wireless networking connection, you can use the program

to quickly switch the network settings.

Establishing wireless WAN connections

Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) enables you to establish wireless connections over remote

public or private networks. These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area, such as

a city or an entire country, by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless

service providers.

Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built-in wireless WAN card integrating some wireless WAN

technologies, such as 1xEV-DO,CDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, 3G or GPRS. You can connect to the Internet or

your company network with the built-in wireless WAN card and the conﬁguration utility to make a wireless

WAN connection and monitor its status.

Note:

Wireless WAN service is provided by authorized service providers in some countries.

To locate the wireless WAN antenna on your computer, see “Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas”

on page 128.

To use the wireless WAN feature, start the Access Connections program. For information on how to start the

Access Connections program, see “Accessing ThinkVantage programs” on page 12.

Using Bluetooth

If your computer is equipped with the integrated Bluetooth feature, you can enable or disable the feature

by pressing Fn+F5. When you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can enable or

disable the Bluetooth feature with a single click.

To conﬁgure a Bluetooth device or manage connection settings, use

Bluetooth Devices

in Control Panel.

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