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Using the Extend desktop function Your computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor. You also can display different desktop images on each monitor. You can use the Extend desktop function without changing any settings. If the function does not work, refer to "Enabling the Extend desktop function" on page 35 to enable it. Considerations for using the Extend desktop function • If you want to show DOS full-screen while in the Extend desktop mode, only the primary display shows DOS; the other display is blacked out. • If your computer has the Intel® graphics card, you can designate the other display as the primary display by doing the following: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+F12. The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel window opens. 2. Select Multiple Displays. 3. Change the Operating Mode to Extended Mode 4. Change the setting to designate the primary display. • If your computer has the AMD® graphics card, you can designate the other display as the primary display by doing the following: 1. Right-click on the desktop, then select Screen resolution. 2. Select Extend these displays in Multiple Displays. 3. Change the setting to designate the primary display. • When an application using DirectDraw or Direct3D is played in full-screen mode, it is shown only on the primary display. • You cannot use the display switching function when you are in the Extend desktop mode. Enabling the Extend desktop function To enable the Extend desktop function, do the following: 1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 2. Turn on the external monitor. 3. Press Fn+F7, then select Extend. To change the resolution for each monitor, do the following: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. 2. Click the Monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, the computer display). 3. Set the resolution for the primary display. 4. Click the Monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display, the external display). 5. Set the resolution for the secondary display. 6. Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch. Note: You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other. 7. 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. Chapter 2. Using your computer 35

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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Using the Extend desktop function

Your computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend desktop function, you

can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor. You also can display different

desktop images on each monitor.

You can use the Extend desktop function without changing any settings. If the function does not work, refer

to “Enabling the Extend desktop function” on page 35 to enable it.

Considerations for using the Extend desktop function

•

If you want to show DOS full-screen while in the Extend desktop mode, only the primary display shows

DOS; the other display is blacked out.

•

If your computer has the Intel

graphics card, you can designate the other display as the primary display

by doing the following:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+F12. The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel window opens.

2. Select

Multiple Displays

3. Change the Operating Mode to

Extended Mode

4. Change the setting to designate the primary display.

•

If your computer has the AMD

graphics card, you can designate the other display as the primary display

by doing the following:

1. Right-click on the desktop, then select

Screen resolution

2. Select

Extend these displays

Multiple Displays

3. Change the setting to designate the primary display.

•

When an application using DirectDraw or Direct3D is played in full-screen mode, it is shown only on the

primary display.

•

You cannot use the display switching function when you are in the Extend desktop mode.

Enabling the Extend desktop function

To enable the Extend desktop function, do the following:

1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.

2. Turn on the external monitor.

3. Press Fn+F7, then select

Extend

To change the resolution for each monitor, do the following:

1. Right-click on the desktop, and click

Screen resolution

2. Click the

Monitor-1

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

3. Set the resolution for the primary display.

4. Click the

Monitor-2

icon (for the secondary display, the external display).

5. Set the resolution for the secondary display.

6. Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch.

Note:

You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other.

7. 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

Chapter 2

Using your computer