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Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Double-click a program icon to access the program. 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 Fingerprint Software Fingerprint Reader 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 SimpleTap SimpleTap System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available. • Accessing 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 Control Panel section Network and Internet System and Security Hardware and Sound System and Security Hardware and Sound Green text in Control Panel Lenovo - Internet Connection Lenovo - Airbag Protection Lenovo - Enhanced Security Lenovo - Web Conferencing 14 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	19
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	19
Front view	19
Right-side view	21
Left-side view	23
Bottom view	24
Rear view	25
Status indicators	25
Locating important product information	27
Machine type and model label	27
FCC ID and IC Certification number label	28
Certificate of Authenticity label	28
Features	29
Specifications	30
Operating environment	31
ThinkVantage programs	31
Accessing ThinkVantage programs on the Windows 7 operating system	31
Introduction to ThinkVantage programs	33
Chapter 2. Using your computer	37
Registering your computer	37
Frequently asked questions	37
Special keys	39
Using the UltraNav pointing device	41
Using the TrackPoint pointing device	41
Using the touch pad	43
Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse	44
Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area	44
Power management	44
Checking the battery status	44
Using the ac power adapter	45
Charging the battery	45
Maximizing the battery life	45
Managing the battery power	46
Power-saving modes	46
Connecting to the network	47
Ethernet connections	47
Wireless connections	48
Attaching an external monitor	51
Changing display settings	53
Using the Extend desktop function	53
Setting up a presentation	54
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature	54
Using audio features	54
Using the integrated camera	55
Using the ThinkLight light feature	55
Using the optical drive	56
Using a media card	56
Inserting a media card	56
Removing a media card	56
Chapter 3. You and your computer	59
Accessibility and comfort	59
Ergonomic information	59
Comfort	60
Accessibility information	60
Traveling with your computer	61
Travel tips	61
Travel accessories	62
Chapter 4. Security	63
Attaching a mechanical lock	63
Using passwords	63
Passwords and sleep mode	63
Typing passwords	63
Power-on password	64
Hard disk passwords	64
Supervisor password	66
Hard disk security	68
Setting the security chip	69
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
Disabling the built-in battery	81
Replacing the SIM card	82
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive	83
Replacing the keyboard	85
Replacing the optical drive	89
Replacing a memory module	91
Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless LAN connection	93
Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless WAN connection	95
Replacing the backup battery	100
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration	103
Installing a new operating system	103
Before you begin	103
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	104
Installing device drivers	105
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader	105
Installing the driver for USB 3.0	105
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7	105
Installing other drivers and software	106
ThinkPad Setup	106
Main menu	106
Config menu	107
Date/Time menu	110
Security menu	111
Startup menu	114
Restart menu	116
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	116
Using system management	116
System management	117
Setting management features	117
Chapter 8. Preventing problems	119
General tips for preventing problems	119
Making sure device drivers are current	120
Taking care of your computer	121
Cleaning the cover of your computer	122
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems	125
Diagnosing problems	125
Troubleshooting	125
Computer stops responding	125
Spills on the keyboard	126
Error messages	126
Errors without messages	128
Beep errors	129
Memory module problems	130
Networking problems	130
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	132
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	133
Fingerprint reader problems	138
Battery and power problems	138
Problems with drives and other storage devices	141
A software problem	142
Problems with ports and connectors	143
Chapter 10. Getting support	145
Before you contact Lenovo	145
Getting help and service	145
Using diagnostic programs	146
Lenovo Support Web site	146
Calling Lenovo	146
Finding ThinkPad options	147
Purchasing additional services	147
Appendix A. Regulatory information	149
Wireless related information	149
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	150
Locating wireless regulatory notices	151
Export classification notice	151
Electronic emission notices	151
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	151
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	151
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	152
German Class B compliance statement	152
Korea Class B compliance statement	152
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	153
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	153
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	153
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	155
EU WEEE statements	155
Japan recycling statements	155
Recycling information for Brazil	156
Battery recycling information for the European Union	156
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	157
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	157
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information	159
Appendix D. Notices	161

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Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

. Double-click a program icon to access

the program.

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

Fingerprint Software

Fingerprint Reader

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

SimpleTap

System Update

Update and Drivers

Note:

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

•

Accessing 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

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