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• Strengthen access controls • Secure communications Setting the security chip The choices offered on the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of ThinkPad Setup are as follows: • Security Chip: Activate, inactivate, or disable the security chip. • Security Reporting Options: Enable or disable each security reporting option. • Clear Security Chip: Clear the encryption key. Before you start, print these instructions. To set an item on the Security Chip submenu, do the following: 1. Turn off your computer. Wait for about five seconds, and then turn on the computer again. 2. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program. 3. Select Security ➙ Security Chip by using the directional keys. 4. Press Enter. The Security Chip submenu opens. 5. Move to an item you want to set by using the directional keys. When the item is highlighted, press Enter. 6. Set other items that you want to set. 7. Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Select Yes to save the configuration changes and exit. To set the security chip, you have to start Client Security Solution, and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If Client Security Solution is not preinstalled on your computer, download and install it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Tips on using the security chip • Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup. Otherwise anyone can change the settings for the security chip. • If you are using Client Security Solution, handle the security chip by doing the following: - Do not clear the security chip. If you do, the functions assigned to the keys will be erased. - Do not disable the security chip. If you do, Client Security Solution will not work. • If the security chip is removed or replaced, or a new one has been added, the computer will not start. You will hear four cycles of four beeps each, or you will see error message 0176 or 0192. • If the security chip is inactive or disabled, the Clear Security Chip option will not be displayed. • When you clear the security chip, turn off your computer and then turn it on again after you set the security chip to Active. Otherwise, the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed. Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive Some of the data stored on the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive might be sensitive. Handing your computer over to someone else without deleting the installed software, such as operating systems and application software, might even violate license agreements. Be sure to delete data stored on the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer. You can use the following methods to delete data from the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive: Chapter 4. Security 63

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	21
Bottom view	22
Rear view	23
Status indicators	23
Locating important product information	24
Machine type and model label	24
FCC ID and IC Certification information	25
Certificate of Authenticity label	25
Genuine Microsoft label	26
Features	26
Specifications	28
Operating environment	28
Lenovo programs	29
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system	29
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system	31
Lenovo programs overview	31
Chapter 2. Using your computer	35
Registering your computer	35
Frequently asked questions	36
Using the tablet buttons	38
Using the Tablet Digitizer Pen	38
Using the multi-touch screen	39
Operating modes	43
Rotating the computer display	43
Notebook mode	44
Stand mode	45
Tablet mode	46
Tent mode	48
Special keys	50
Using the keyboard	52
Using the ThinkPad pointing device	54
Power management	56
Checking the battery status	56
Using the ac power adapter	57
Charging the battery	57
Maximizing the battery life	58
Managing the battery power	58
Power-saving modes	58
Connecting to the network	59
Ethernet connections	59
Wireless connections	60
Presentations and multimedia	62
Changing display settings	63
Using an external monitor	63
Using a projector	64
Using dual display	65
Using audio features	65
Using the camera	66
Using a flash media card	67
Chapter 3. You and your computer	69
Accessibility and comfort	69
Ergonomic information	69
Comfort	70
Accessibility information	70
Traveling with your computer	71
Travel tips	71
Travel accessories	72
Chapter 4. Security	73
Attaching a mechanical lock	73
Using passwords	73
Typing passwords	73
Power-on password	73
Supervisor password	74
Hard disk passwords	76
Hard disk security	77
Setting the security chip	78
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive	79
Using firewalls	80
Protecting data against viruses	80
Chapter 5. Recovery overview	81
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system	81
Creating and using a recovery media	81
Performing backup and recovery operations	82
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	83
Creating and using a rescue medium	84
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	85
Solving recovery problems	86
Recovery overview for the Windows 8.1 operating system	86
Refreshing your computer	86
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings	87
Using the advanced startup options	87
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start	87
Creating and using recovery media	87
Chapter 6. Enhancing your computer	89
Finding ThinkPad options	89
ThinkPad OneLink Dock	89
ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock	90
Chapter 7. Advanced configuration	93
Installing a new operating system	93
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	93
Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system	94
Installing device drivers	95
Using the ThinkPad Setup program	95
Main menu	96
Config menu	96
Date and Time menu	100
Security menu	100
Startup menu	105
Restart menu	107
Updating the UEFI BIOS	107
Using system management	107
Chapter 8. Preventing problems	109
General tips for preventing problems	109
Making sure device drivers are current	110
Taking care of your computer	111
Cleaning the cover of your computer	112
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems	115
Diagnosing problems	115
Troubleshooting	115
Computer stops responding	115
Spills on the keyboard	116
Error messages	116
Errors without messages	118
Beep errors	119
Memory module problems	119
Networking problems	119
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices	121
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	122
Battery and power problems	126
Problems with drives and other storage devices	129
A software problem	129
Problems with ports and connectors	130
Chapter 10. Getting support	131
Before you contact Lenovo	131
Getting help and service	131
Using diagnostic programs	132
Lenovo Support Web site	132
Calling Lenovo	132
Purchasing additional services	133
Appendix A. Regulatory information	135
Wireless related information	135
Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas	136
Locating wireless regulatory notices	136
Export classification notice	137
Electronic emission notices	137
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	137
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	137
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	138
German Class B compliance statement	138
Korea Class B compliance statement	139
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	139
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	139
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	139
Eurasian compliance mark	139
Brazil regulatory notice	139
Mexico regulatory notice	139
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements	141
Important WEEE information	141
Japan recycling statements	141
Recycling information for Brazil	142
Battery recycling information for the European Union	142
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	143
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	143
Recycling information for China	143
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	145
European Union RoHS	145
China RoHS	145
Turkish RoHS	145
Ukraine RoHS	146
India RoHS	146
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information	147
Appendix E. Notices	149

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• Strengthen access controls

• Secure communications

Setting the security chip

The choices offered on the

Security Chip

submenu under the

Security

menu of ThinkPad Setup are as

follows:

•

Security Chip

: Activate, inactivate, or disable the security chip.

•

Security Reporting Options

: Enable or disable each security reporting option.

•

Clear Security Chip

: Clear the encryption key.

Before you start, print these instructions.

To set an item on the

Security Chip

submenu, do the following:

1. Turn off your computer. Wait for about ﬁve seconds, and then turn on the computer again.

2. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.

3. Select

Security

➙

Security Chip

by using the directional keys.

4. Press Enter. The

Security Chip

submenu opens.

5. Move to an item you want to set by using the directional keys. When the item is highlighted, press Enter.

6. Set other items that you want to set.

7. Press F10. A Setup Conﬁrmation window is displayed. Select

Yes

to save the conﬁguration changes

and exit.

To set the security chip, you have to start Client Security Solution, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:

If Client Security Solution is not preinstalled on your computer, download and install it from

http://www.lenovo.com/support. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Tips on using the security chip

• Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup. Otherwise anyone can change the

settings for the security chip.

• If you are using Client Security Solution, handle the security chip by doing the following:

– Do not clear the security chip. If you do, the functions assigned to the keys will be erased.

– Do not disable the security chip. If you do, Client Security Solution will not work.

• If the security chip is removed or replaced, or a new one has been added, the computer will not start. You

will hear four cycles of four beeps each, or you will see error message 0176 or 0192.

• If the security chip is inactive or disabled, the

ClearSecurityChip

option will not be displayed.

• When you clear the security chip, turn off your computer and then turn it on again after you set the

security chip to

Active

. Otherwise, the

Clear Security Chip

option is not displayed.

Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or

hybrid drive

Some of the data stored on the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive might be sensitive. Handing

your computer over to someone else without deleting the installed software, such as operating systems and

application software, might even violate license agreements. Be sure to delete data stored on the hard disk

drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer.

You can use the following methods to delete data from the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive:

Chapter 4

Security