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Note: If a program icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the program manually. To install the program manually, double-click the program icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated. Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Program Icon name Access Connections™ Internet Connection Active Protection System™ Airbag Protection Client Security Solution Enhanced Security Communications Utility Web Conferencing Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Connect 3G Mobile Broadband Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery® Factory Recovery Disks Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available. • Accessing programs from Control Panel To access programs from Control Panel, click Start ➙ Control Panel. Depending on the program you want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text. Note: If you do not find the program you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the program you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated, and you can find the program in Control Panel. The programs and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the following table. Table 2. Programs in Control Panel Program Access Connections Active Protection System Client Security Solution Communications Utility Lenovo Solution Center Control Panel section Network and Internet System and Security Hardware and Sound System and Security Hardware and Sound System and Security Message Center Plus Mobile Broadband Connect Rescue and Recovery Programs Network and Internet System and Security Green text in Control Panel Lenovo - Internet Connection Lenovo - Airbag Protection Lenovo - Enhanced Security Lenovo - Web Conferencing Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics Messages from Lenovo Lenovo - 3G Mobile Broadband Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and Restore 12 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
Status indicators	20
Locating important product information	22
Machine type and model label	22
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	22
Certificate of Authenticity label	23
Features	23
Specifications	24
Operating environment	25
ThinkVantage programs	25
Accessing ThinkVantage programs on the Windows 7 operating system	25
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs	27
Chapter 2. Using your computer	29
Registering your computer	29
Frequently asked questions	29
Special keys	30
Function key combinations	31
Windows key	33
Using the UltraNav pointing device	33
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	34
Using the touch pad	35
Behavior of the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse	35
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	36
Power management	36
Checking the battery status	36
Using the ac power adapter	36
Charging the battery	37
Maximizing the battery life	37
Managing the battery power	37
Power-saving modes	37
Handling the battery	39
Connecting to the network	40
Ethernet connections	40
Wireless connections	40
Presentations and multimedia	44
Changing display settings	44
Connecting a projector or an external display	44
Using the Extend desktop function	46
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature	47
Using audio features	47
Using an integrated camera	47
Using a flash media card	48
Chapter 3. You and your computer	51
Accessibility and comfort	51
Ergonomic information	51
Comfort	52
Accessibility information	52
Traveling with your computer	53
Travel tips	53
Travel accessories	54
Chapter 4. Security	55
Attaching a mechanical lock	55
Using passwords	55
Passwords and sleep mode	55
Typing passwords	55
Power-on password	56
Hard disk passwords	56
Supervisor password	58
Hard disk security	60
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive	60
Using firewalls	61
Protecting data against viruses	61
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	63
Creating and using a recovery media	63
Performing backup and recovery operations	64
Performing a backup operation	64
Performing a recovery operation	65
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	65
Creating and using a rescue medium	66
Creating a rescue medium	66
Using a rescue medium	66
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	67
Solving recovery problems	68
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration	69
Installing a new operating system	69
Before you begin	69
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	70
Installing device drivers	71
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	71
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 in Windows 7	71
Installing the ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	71
Installing other drivers and software	72
ThinkPad Setup	72
Main menu	72
Config menu	73
Date/Time menu	77
Security menu	77
Startup menu	80
Restart menu	82
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	82
Using system management	83
System management	83
Setting management features	84
Chapter 7. Preventing problems	87
General tips for preventing problems	87
Making sure device drivers are current	88
Taking care of your computer	89
Cleaning the cover of your computer	90
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems	91
Diagnosing problems	91
Troubleshooting	91
Computer stops responding	91
Spills on the keyboard	92
Error messages	92
Errors without messages	94
Beep errors	95
Memory module problems	95
Networking problems	95
Problems with keyboard and other pointing devices	97
Problems with display and multimedia devices	98
Battery and power problems	101
Problems with drives and other storage devices	104
A software problem	104
A USB problem	105
Chapter 9. Getting support	107
Before you contact Lenovo	107
Getting help and service	107
Using diagnostic programs	108
Lenovo support Web site	108
Calling Lenovo	108
Finding ThinkPad options	109
Purchasing additional services	109
Appendix A. Regulatory Information	111
Wireless related information	111
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	112
Locating wireless regulatory notices	113
Export classification notice	113
Electronic emission notices	113
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	113
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	114
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	114
German Class B compliance statement	114
Korea Class B compliance statement	115
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	115
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	115
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	115
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	117
EU WEEE statements	117
Japan recycling statements	117
Recycling information for Brazil	118
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	118
Battery recycling information for the European Union	119
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	119
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	121
Appendix D. Notices	123

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Note:

If a program icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window is dimmed, it

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

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

program icon will be activated.

Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

Program

Icon name

Access Connections

™

Internet Connection

Active Protection System

™

Airbag Protection

Client Security Solution

Enhanced Security

Communications Utility

Web Conferencing

Lenovo Solution Center

System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Connect

3G Mobile Broadband

Password Manager

Password Vault

Power Manager

Power Controls

Recovery Media

Factory Recovery Disks

Rescue and Recovery

Enhanced Backup and Restore

System Update

Update and Drivers

Note:

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

•

Accessing programs from Control Panel

To access programs from Control Panel, click

Start

➙

Control Panel

. Depending on the program you

want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text.

Note:

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

program navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the program you need. Then,

follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be

activated, and you can ﬁnd the program in Control Panel.

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

table.

Table 2. Programs in Control Panel

Program

Control Panel section

Green text in Control Panel

Access Connections

Network and Internet

Lenovo - Internet Connection

Active Protection System

System and Security

Hardware and Sound

Lenovo - Airbag Protection

Client Security Solution

System and Security

Lenovo - Enhanced Security

Communications Utility

Hardware and Sound

Lenovo - Web Conferencing

Lenovo Solution Center

System and Security

Lenovo - System Health and

Diagnostics

Message Center Plus

Programs

Messages from Lenovo

Mobile Broadband Connect

Network and Internet

Lenovo - 3G Mobile Broadband

Rescue and Recovery

System and Security

Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and

Restore

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