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Note: To learn more about ThinkVantage Technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. Accessing applications in Windows 7 If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, you can access applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program or from Control Panel. • Accessing applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Double-click an application icon to access the application. Note: If an application icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon will be activated. Table 1. Applications in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Application Icon name Access Connections™ Internet Connection Active Protection System™ Airbag Protection Client Security Solution Enhanced Security Communications Utility Web Conferencing Fingerprint Software Fingerprint Reader GPS Enabler GPS Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Connect 3G Mobile Broadband OneKey® Recovery Pro Enhanced Backup and Restore Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Screen Reader Optimizer Reading Optimization SimpleTap SimpleTap System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the applications might not be available. • Accessing applications from Control Panel Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Depending on the application you want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text. Note: If you do not find the application you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the application you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon will be activated, and you can find the application in Control Panel. The applications and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the following table. Chapter 1. Product overview 15

Section	Page
Read this first	7
Important safety information	8
Conditions that require immediate action	9
Safety guidelines	9
Chapter 1. Product overview	19
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	19
Front view	19
Right-side view	22
Left-side view	24
Bottom view	25
Rear view	26
Status indicators	26
Locating important product information	28
Machine type and model label	28
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	29
Certificate of Authenticity label	30
Features	30
Specifications	31
Operating environment	32
ThinkVantage Technologies and other software	32
Accessing applications in Windows 7	33
ThinkVantage applications	34
Chapter 2. Using your computer	37
Registering your computer	37
Frequently asked questions	37
Special keys and buttons	39
ThinkPad Edge E430, E430c, and E435 special keys	39
ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c, and E535 special keys	41
Using the UltraNav pointing device	43
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	44
Using the touch pad	45
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse	46
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	46
Power management	46
Checking the battery status	46
Using the ac power adapter	47
Charging the battery	47
Maximizing the battery life	47
Managing the battery power	48
Power-saving modes	48
Handling the battery	49
Connecting to the network	50
Ethernet connections	51
Wireless connections	51
Using a projector or an external display	54
Changing display settings	55
Connecting a projector or an external monitor	55
Using dual displays	56
Using audio features	57
Using the integrated camera	58
Using the optical drive	58
Using a flash media card	59
Inserting a flash media card	59
Removing a flash media card	59
Chapter 3. You and your computer	61
Accessibility and comfort	61
Ergonomic information	61
Comfort	62
Accessibility information	62
Traveling with your computer	63
Travel tips	63
Travel accessories	63
Chapter 4. Security	65
Attaching a mechanical lock	65
Using passwords	65
Passwords and sleep mode	65
Typing passwords	65
Power-on password	66
Hard disk passwords	66
Supervisor password	68
Hard disk security	70
Using the fingerprint reader	70
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive	72
Using firewalls	73
Protecting data against viruses	73
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	75
Creating and using a recovery media	75
Performing backup and recovery operations	76
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace	77
Creating and using a rescue medium	78
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	79
Solving recovery problems	80
Chapter 6. Replacing devices	81
Static electricity prevention	81
Replacing the battery	81
Replacing the SIM card	83
Replacing the hard disk drive	84
Replacing the optical drive	87
ThinkPad Edge E430, E430c, and E435	87
ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c, and E535	89
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection	91
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection or mSATA solid state drive	94
Replacing a memory module	98
Replacing the keyboard	100
Replacing the backup battery	105
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration	109
Installing a new operating system	109
Before you begin	109
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	110
Installing device drivers	111
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	111
Installing the driver for USB 3.0	111
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	111
Installing other drivers and software	112
ThinkPad Setup	112
Main menu	112
Config menu	113
Date/Time menu	117
Security menu	117
Startup menu	121
Restart menu	123
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	123
Chapter 8. Preventing problems	125
General tips for preventing problems	125
Making sure device drivers are current	126
Taking care of your computer	126
Cleaning the cover of your computer	128
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems	131
Diagnosing problems	131
Troubleshooting	131
Computer stops responding	131
Spills on the keyboard	132
Error messages	132
Errors without messages	136
Beep errors	137
Memory module problems	137
Networking problems	137
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	139
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	140
Fingerprint reader problems	145
Battery and power problems	145
Problems with drives and other storage devices	148
A software problem	149
Problems with ports and connectors	150
Chapter 10. Getting support	151
Before you contact Lenovo	151
Getting help and service	151
Using diagnostic programs	152
Lenovo Support Web site	152
Calling Lenovo	152
Finding ThinkPad options	153
Purchasing additional services	153
Appendix A. Regulatory information	155
Wireless related information	155
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	156
Locating wireless regulatory notices	157
Export classification notice	157
Electronic emission notices	157
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	157
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	158
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	158
German Class B compliance statement	158
Korea Class B compliance statement	159
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	159
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	159
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	159
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	161
EU WEEE statements	161
Japan recycling statements	161
Recycling information for Brazil	162
Battery recycling information for the European Union	162
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	163
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	163
Appendix C. Notices	165

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Note:

To learn more about ThinkVantage Technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo,

go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Accessing applications in Windows 7

If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, you can access applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage

Tools program or from Control Panel.

•

Accessing applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

. Double-click an application icon to access

the application.

Note:

If an application icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application navigation window is dimmed, it

indicates that you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click

the application icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes,

the application icon will be activated.

Table 1. Applications in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

Application

Icon name

Access Connections

™

Internet Connection

Active Protection System

™

Airbag Protection

Client Security Solution

Enhanced Security

Communications Utility

Web Conferencing

Fingerprint Software

Fingerprint Reader

GPS Enabler

GPS

Lenovo Solution Center

System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Connect

3G Mobile Broadband

OneKey

Recovery Pro

Enhanced Backup and Restore

Password Manager

Password Vault

Power Manager

Power Controls

Recovery Media

Factory Recovery Disks

Screen Reader Optimizer

Reading Optimization

SimpleTap

System Update

Update and Drivers

Note:

Depending on your computer model, some of the applications might not be available.

•

Accessing applications from Control Panel

Click

Start

➙

Control Panel

. Depending on the application you want to access, click the corresponding

section and then click the corresponding green text.

Note:

If you do not ﬁnd the application you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

application navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the application you need.

Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the application icon

will be activated, and you can ﬁnd the application in Control Panel.

The applications and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the

following table.

Chapter 1

Product overview