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Note: The Web site address might change without notice. If the homepage is not displayed, search for it from the Microsoft top page. To install a fix module, run the EXE file in a subfolder and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If you remove the hard disk drive from the computer with a single-core processor and install it on a computer with a dual-core processor, you can get access to the hard disk drive. The opposite, however, is not true: If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual-core processor and install it on a computer with a single-core processor, you cannot get access to the hard disk drive. Installing Windows XP Before you start, print these instructions. Note: Your computer supports Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Before you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3, make sure you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 first. Note: You can attach a USB CD or DVD drive to the USB connector. You must install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver before installing the operating system. To install it, you may need to attach a diskette drive to your computer. If you have a diskette drive, follow the procedure below. Before installing the operating system, install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver as follows: Note: Be sure to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver before installing the operating system. Otherwise your computer will not respond; it will only display a blue screen. 1. Attach a diskette drive to your computer. 2. Copy Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver from C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\IRST to a diskette. 3. To make sure that SATA AHCI is enabled, start the ThinkPad Setup. 4. Select Config. 5. Select Serial ATA (SATA). 6. Select AHCI . 7. Change the startup sequence of your computer. Select Startup. 8. Select UEFI/Legacy Boot. 9. Select Both or Legacy Only. 10. Press F10. 11. Insert the CD for Windows XP integrated with Service Pack 2 into the CD or DVD drive. 12. To install a third-party SCSI driver first, press F6. 13. When prompted, select S for Specify Additional Device. 14. When prompted, insert the diskette that you created in step 2, and press Enter. 15. Scroll the list of drivers.Select Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller , and press Enter. 16. To continue the installation, press Enter again. Leave the diskette in the drive until the next reboot; the software may need to be copied from the diskette again when the files are copied during setup. 17. Complete the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 by following OS installing instructions. 18. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3. You can install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 using the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Installation CD or download it from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft Windows update Web site. 19. Install the Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. To do this, refer to "Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7" on page 100. 20. Install the necessary device drivers. See "Installing device drivers" on page 98. Chapter 8. Advanced configuration 97

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	18
Right-side view	20
Left-side view	21
Bottom view	23
Status indicators	24
Locating important product information	25
Machine type and model label	26
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	26
Certificate of Authenticity label	27
Features	27
Specifications	28
Operating environment	29
ThinkVantage technologies and software	29
Accessing applications in Windows 7	30
Access Connections	31
Active Protection System	32
Lenovo Solution Center	32
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	32
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	32
Message Center Plus	33
Password Manager	33
Power Manager	33
Product Recovery	33
Presentation Director	33
Rescue and Recovery	34
SimpleTap	34
System Update	34
ThinkVantage GPS	34
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	34
Chapter 2. Using your computer	35
Registering your computer	35
Frequently asked questions	35
Special keys and buttons	36
Using the UltraNav pointing device	39
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	40
Using the touch pad	41
Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse	41
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray	42
Power management	43
Checking battery status	43
Using the ac power adapter	43
Charging the battery	44
Maximizing battery life	44
Power-saving modes	44
Handling the battery	46
Connecting to the network	47
Ethernet connections	47
Wireless connections	47
Using a projector or an external display	55
Changing display settings	55
Attaching an external monitor	55
Using audio features	58
Using an integrated camera	58
Using dual displays	59
Using the media card reader	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	66
Travel accessories	66
Chapter 4. Security	67
Attaching a mechanical lock	67
Using passwords	67
Passwords and sleep (standby) mode	68
Power-on password	68
Hard disk passwords	69
Supervisor password	71
Hard disk security	73
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive	73
Using and understanding firewalls	74
Protecting data against viruses	74
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	75
Creating and using recovery media	75
Creating recovery media	76
Using recovery media	76
Performing backup and recovery operations	77
Performing a backup operation	77
Performing a recovery operation	77
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	78
Creating and using a rescue medium	79
Creating a rescue medium	79
Using a rescue medium	79
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	80
Solving recovery problems	81
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	83
Static electricity prevention	83
Replacing the battery	83
Replacing the solid state drive or hard disk drive	85
Replacing memory	88
Replacing the keyboard	91
Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection	95
Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection	99
Replacing the SIM card	102
Replacing the backup battery	104
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer	109
Finding ThinkPad options	109
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration	111
Installing a new operating system	111
Before you begin	111
Installing Windows 7	112
Installing Windows XP	113
Installing device drivers	114
Installing the driver for 4-in-1 media card reader	115
Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	115
Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	116
Installing drivers and software	116
ThinkPad Setup	116
Config menu	117
Date/Time menu	118
Security menu	118
Startup menu	119
Restart menu	120
ThinkPad Setup items	120
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	126
Using system management	127
System management	127
Setting management features	127
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	129
General tips for preventing problems	129
Making sure device drivers are current	130
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site	130
Getting the latest drivers using System Update	130
Taking care of your computer	131
Cleaning the cover of your computer	132
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems	135
Diagnosing problems	135
Troubleshooting	136
Computer stops responding	136
Spills on the keyboard	137
Error messages	137
Errors without messages	139
Beep errors	140
Memory problems	140
Networking	140
Keyboard and other pointing devices	145
Display and multimedia devices	145
Battery and power	153
Drives and other storage devices	156
Software problems	156
Ports and connectors	157
Chapter 11. Getting support	159
Before you contact Lenovo	159
Registering your computer	159
Downloading system updates	159
Recording information	159
Getting help and service	160
Using diagnostic programs	160
Lenovo Support Web site	160
Calling Lenovo	160
Purchasing additional services	161
Appendix A. Regulatory information	163
Wireless related information	163
Locating the UltraConnect wireless antennas	164
Locating wireless regulatory notices	165
Export classification notice	165
Electronic emission notices	165
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	165
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	166
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	166
German Class B compliance statement	166
Korea Class B compliance statement	167
Japanese VCCI Class B statement	167
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	167
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	167
Additional regulatory information	167
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	169
EU WEEE statements	169
Japan recycling statements	169
Recycling information for Brazil	170
Battery recycling information for the European Union	170
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	171
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	171
Appendix C. Notices	173

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Note:

The Web site address might change without notice. If the homepage is not displayed, search for it

from the Microsoft top page.

To install a ﬁx module, run the EXE ﬁle in a subfolder and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:

If you remove the hard disk drive from the computer with a single-core processor and install it on a

computer with a dual-core processor, you can get access to the hard disk drive. The opposite, however, is

not true: If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual-core processor and install it on a

computer with a single-core processor, you cannot get access to the hard disk drive.

Installing Windows XP

Before you start, print these instructions.

Note:

Your computer supports Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Before you install the Windows XP Service

Pack 3, make sure you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 ﬁrst.

Note:

You can attach a USB CD or DVD drive to the USB connector.

You must install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver before installing the operating system. To install it, you

may need to attach a diskette drive to your computer. If you have a diskette drive, follow the procedure below.

Before installing the operating system, install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver as follows:

Note:

Be sure to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver before installing the operating system.

Otherwise your computer will not respond; it will only display a blue screen.

1. Attach a diskette drive to your computer.

2. Copy Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver from

C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\IRST

to a diskette.

3. To make sure that SATA AHCI is enabled, start the ThinkPad Setup.

4. Select

Conﬁg

5. Select

Serial ATA (SATA)

6. Select

AHCI

7. Change the startup sequence of your computer. Select

Startup

8. Select

UEFI/Legacy Boot

9. Select

Both

Legacy Only

10. Press F10.

11. Insert the CD for Windows XP integrated with Service Pack 2 into the CD or DVD drive.

12. To install a third-party SCSI driver ﬁrst, press F6.

13. When prompted, select

for Specify Additional Device.

14. When prompted, insert the diskette that you created in step 2, and press Enter.

15. Scroll the list of drivers.Select

Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller

, and press Enter.

16. To continue the installation, press Enter again. Leave the diskette in the drive until the next reboot; the

software may need to be copied from the diskette again when the ﬁles are copied during setup.

17. Complete the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 by following OS installing instructions.

18. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3. You can install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 using the

Windows

XP Service Pack 3 Installation CD

or download it from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft

Windows update Web site.

19. Install the Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. To do this, refer to “Installing Intel

Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7” on page 100.

20. Install the necessary device drivers. See “Installing device drivers” on page 98.

Chapter 8

Advanced conﬁguration