Lenovo 20AX000VUS Bedienungsanleitung

User Guide ThinkP ad S431[...]

Notes: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sur e to r ead and understand the following: • Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix D “Notices” on page 131 The Safety, Warr anty, and Setup Guide and the Regulat or y Notice have been uploade[...]

Contents Read this rst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi Conditions that requir e immediate action . . vii Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. P roduct overview . . . . . . 1 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F ront vie[...]

Chapter 6. Replacing devices . . . . . 63 Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . 63 Disabling the built-in batt er y . . . . . . . . . 63 Replacing the base cover assembly . . . . . . 64 Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive . 65 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . . . 67 Replacing a Mini PCI Expr essCard for wireless LA[...]

Battery recycling information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Battery r ecycling information for T aiwan . . . . . 127 Battery r ecycling information for the Unit ed Stat es and C anada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Recycling information for China . . . . . . . . 127 Appendix C. ENERG Y S T AR model information [...]

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Read this rst Be sure to follow the important tips given her e t o get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . F ailure t o do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer t o fail. Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. When your computer is turned on or the batt ery is charging, the base, the pa[...]

Protect your comput er and data when moving it. Before moving a comput er equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following, and ensure that the power button is off or is blinking: • T urn it off. • P ut it in sleep mode. • P ut it in hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to the computer , and possible loss of data. Handle[...]

Conditions that requir e immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some pr oduct damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer . As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on. O[...]

that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged fr om any power sour ce. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Cent er . Although ther e ar e no moving parts in your computer after the power cor d has been disconnect ed, the following warnings are r equired for your safety . CA UTION: Hazardous moving pa[...]

T o prevent possible overheating, do not cover the power adapter with clothing or other objects when the power adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. Extension cords and relat ed devices Ensure that e xtension cor ds, surge prot ectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rat ed to handle the electrical requir e[...]

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are pr esent inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a pr oblem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. External devices CA UTION: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB cable[...]

Lithium coin cell battery notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorr ectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell batt er y, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer . The batt er y contains lithium and can e xplode if not pr operly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or immers[...]

F or your safety, always follow these basic pr ecautions with your computer: • Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in. • Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation. • Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bez el. More frequent cleanings might be required for comput ers in dusty or high-[...]

Liquid crystal display (L CD) notice CA UTION: The liquid crystal display (L CD) is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the L CD to br eak. If the L CD breaks and the internal uid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes; if any symptoms are pres[...]

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Chapter 1. Pr oduct overview This chapter pr ovides information about the locations of connectors, locations of important product labels, computer featur es, specications, oper ating environment, and pr einstalled pr ograms. This chapter contains the following topics: • “L ocating computer contr ols, connectors, and indicators” on page 1 ?[...]

1 Camera Use the camer a to take pictures or hold a video conference. F or details, see “Using the int egrated camer a” on page 36. 2 Microphones The microphones capture sound and voice when used with an application pr ogram capable of handling audio. 3 Power button Use the power button to turn on the computer . T o turn off the computer , use [...]

9 F an louvers The louvers and int ernal fan enable air to cir culate in the comput er t o ensure pr oper cooling, especially the cooling of the micr oprocessor . Note: The fan louvers ar e located behind the hinge. Right-side view Figure 2. Right-side view Note: Y our comput er might look slightly different fr om the illustr ation above. 1 Media c[...]

• If you are using a headset with a function switch, for example, a headset for a mobile digital device, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you pr ess it, the headset micr ophone will be disabled, and the integr ated micr ophones on the computer will be enabled instead. • The combo audio jack does not support a conventional mi[...]

1 ac power connector 2 Lenovo OneLink connector When the ac power adapt er is connected t o the ac power connect or , it pr ovides ac power to the computer and charges the batt ery . When a supported ThinkP ad OneLink Dock is connect ed t o the L enovo OneLink connector , it can not only ext end the computer capabilities but also pr ovide ac power [...]

Bottom view Figure 4. Bottom view Note: Y our computer bott om view might look slightly different from the illustration above. 1 Har d disk drive or solid-stat e drive 4 Integr ated battery 2 Mini PCI Expr essCard slot for wireless LAN card 5 Memory-upgrade slot 3 Emergency reset hole 6 Stereo speakers 1 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Dependi[...]

Status indicators Y our computer has sever al status indicators that show the status of your computer . Note: Y our comput er might look slightly differ ent fr om the following illustr ation. 1 Fn L ock indicat or The Fn Lock indicat or shows the status of the Fn Lock function. F or more information, see “Special keys” on page 21. 2 Speaker mut[...]

The illuminated dots in the ThinkP ad logo on the outer lid of your computer and on the palm r est show the system status of your computer: • Blinks three times : The computer is initially connected to the power . • On : The computer is in use. • Off : The computer is off or in hibernation mode. • Slow blinking : The computer is ent ering s[...]

On some models, L enovo provides you the information about the location of the FCC ID and IC Certication number label on the computer back cover assembly . The following gur e shows wher e you can nd the information about the location of the FCC ID and IC Certication number label of the comput er . The following gure shows the locati[...]

The Certicate of Authenticity label of your computer is shown as below: F eatures This topic lists the features of your comput er . Processor T o view the system properties of your comput er , do the following: • F or Windows 7: Click Start , right-click Computer . Then click Properties . • F or Windows 8: Move the cursor to the bottom right[...]

• 4-in-1 media card r eader • Combo audio jack • HDMI port • RJ45 Ethernet connect or • One USB 3.0 connector • One Always On USB connect or Wireless featur es • Integr ated wireless LAN • Integr ated Bluetooth Security features Fingerprint reader Specications This section lists the physical specications for your computer . Si[...]

• Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10 000 ft) • T emperatur e – At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5.0°C t o 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F) – Stor age: 5.0°C t o 43.0°C (41°F t o 109°F) – At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft) – Maximum temper ature when operating under the unpr essurized condition: 31.3°C ([...]

T able 1. P rograms in the L enovo ThinkV antage T ools program Progr am Icon name Access Connections Internet Connection Active P rotection Syst em ™ Airbag Pr otection Client Security Solution Enhanced Security Communications Utility Web Conferencing Fingerprint Software Fingerprint Reader Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics P [...]

T able 2. P rograms in Control P anel (continued) Progr am Control Panel section Green te xt in Control P anel P assword Manager System and Security User Accounts and F amily Safety Lenovo - P assword V ault P ower Manager Hardwar e and Sound System and Security Lenovo - P ower Contr ols Recovery Media System and Security Lenovo - F actory Recovery[...]

The Access Connections progr am is a connectivity assistant progr am for cr eating and managing location proles. Each location pr ole stor es all the network and Internet conguration settings needed for connecting to a network infr astructure fr om a specic location such as a home or an ofce. By switching between location proles a[...]

The Lenovo Support pr ogram enables you to r egister your comput er with L enovo, check the comput er health condition and batt er y status, download and view user manuals for your comput er , get the warr anty information of your comput er , and explor e help and support information. • Lenovo ThinkV antage T ools The L enovo ThinkV antage T ools[...]

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Registering your computer” on page 17 • “F requently asked questions” on page 17 • “Special keys” on page 21 • “Using the ThinkP ad pointing device” on page 23 • “P owe[...]

• T o download the user guide in another language, go t o: http://ww w.lenovo.com/support. Then follow the instructions on the scr een. How to use the battery power mor e effectively? • T o conserve power , or to suspend oper ation without e xiting applications or saving les, see “P ower-saving modes” on page 27. • T o achieve the best[...]

• “Computer st ops responding” on page 97 • “P ower problems” on page 110 Using the multi-touch screen This topic provides instructions on how t o use the multi-t ouch screen that is available on some models. T ap T ap on the scr een with your ngertip to launch an application, select an item, or open a menu. Press and hold Pr ess and[...]

T asks T ouch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions T o view the r ecently used applications or select an application fr om the list Swipe in and out on the left edge. Move the pointer to the upper -left corner of your scr een, and then move it downward. T o view all applications on the Start scr een or view the application commands on an open[...]

T asks T ouch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions T o scr oll through it ems, such as lists, pages, and phot os Slide. Scroll the mouse wheel, move the scroll bar , or click the scroll arrow . T o move an object Drag an it em t o the desired location. Click, hold, and dr ag an item. T o zoom out Move two ngers closer together . Pr ess the[...]

1 F unction keys • + : P ress Fn+Esc to enable or disable the Fn Lock function. When the Fn Lock function is disabled : The Fn L ock indicator is off (default mode). T o initiate the special function of each key, pr ess the function keys dir ectly . T o input F1–F12, you need t o pr ess the Fn key and the corresponding function key . When the F[...]

• : F or Windows 8: Opens the Settings charm. F or Windows 7: Opens Control Panel . • : F or Windows 8: Opens the Sear ch charm. F or Windows 7: Opens Windows Sear ch . • : Views the pr ograms that you have opened. • : F or Windows 8: Views all the progr ams. F or Windows 7: Opens Computer . • + : Contr ols the keyboar d backlight There a[...]

Note: Y our computer k eyboard might look slightly differ ent fr om the following illustration. Using the T rackP oint pointing stick T o use the T r ackP oint pointing stick, apply pressur e to the nonslip cap on the pointing stick in any dir ection parallel t o the keyboar d. Then you can move the cursor . But the pointing stick itself does not m[...]

Note: The T rackP oint cap used in your computer has gr ooves 2 as shown in the following illustr ation. Ensure that you r eplace the T rackP oint cap with a corr ect one that has such grooves. P ower management When you need to use your computer away fr om electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different com[...]

The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components: • The transformer pack that converts ac power for use with the computer . • The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack. Attention: Using an impr oper power cord could cause severe damage t o your computer . Connecting the ac power adapte[...]

Managing the battery power T o achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, adjust your power plan settings. T o access power plan settings, do the following: • F or Windows 7: Start the P ower Manager pr ogram and then click the P ower Plan tab. F or instructions on how to start the P ower Manager pr ogram, see “ Accessing L [...]

By using this mode, you can turn off your comput er complet ely without saving les or e xiting fr om any progr ams that are running. When the computer ent ers hibernation, all open pr ograms, folders, and les are saved to the har d disk, and then the comput er turns off. T o put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan setti[...]

2. Click the Global P ower Settings tab. 3. F or Low batt er y alarm or Critically low battery alarm , set the per centage of the power level and set the action. Note: If your comput er ent ers sleep or hibernation mode when the battery is low , but the alarm message has not yet been displayed, the message will be displayed when the computer resume[...]

• If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standar d) of your comput er simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, the data tr ansmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wir eless featur e can be degraded. Bluetooth Bluetooth is one of a number of technologies used to cr eate a wir eless personal ar ea network. Bluetooth can conne[...]

Note: If you use the wireless featur e (the 802.11 standard) of your comput er simultaneously with a Bluet ooth option, the data tr ansmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wir eless featur e can be degraded. F or more information about using the Bluet ooth featur e, r efer to the Windows help information system and the Bluetooth [...]

– P ower to the wireless radio is off. – P ower to the wireless radio is on. No association. – P ower to the wir eless r adio is on. No signal. – P ower to the wir eless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is e xcellent. – P ower to the wir eless r adio is on. The signal str ength of the wir eless connection is mar[...]

Note: If the monitor connector is not compatible with the HDMI port on your comput er , you can use a convert cable t o establish the connection. Convert cables ar e available as options fr om Lenovo at: http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html Setting the monitor type T o set your monitor type, do the following: 1. Connect the e xtern[...]

Changing display settings Y ou can change the display settings, such as the display r esolution, font siz e, and so on. T o change the display settings, do the following: 1. Open Contr ol P anel and click Appearance and P ersonalization . 2. Click Display for further congur ation. Using the Ext end desktop function Y our computer supports a func[...]

Note: T o change the color settings, right-click on the deskt op, and click Screen resolution . Click Advanced Settings , select the Monitor tab, then set Colors . Setting up a pr esentation T o make presentations, you can attach a pr ojector to your comput er thr ough the HDMI port on your comput er . Note: If the pr ojector connector is not compa[...]

Conguring for sound r ecording T o congure the micr ophone for optimized sound r ecording, open the Realt ek HD Audio Manager window by doing the following: Open Control P anel. Then click Hardwar e and Sound ➙ Realtek HD Audio Manager . The Realt ek HD Audio Manager window opens. Using the integr ated camer a If your computer has an integr[...]

Inserting a media card Attention: Before you start installing any of the following car ds, t ouch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body . The static electricity could damage the card. T o insert a media car d int o the 4-in-1 media car d r eader slot, do the following: 1. Ensur e that th[...]

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Chapter 3. Y ou and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and tr avelling with your computer . • “ Accessibility and comfort” on page 39 • “T raveling with your computer” on page 41 Accessibility and comfort Good er gonomic pr actice is important to get the most fr om your personal computer and to[...]

Display : P osition the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 20-30 inches (510-760 mm). A void glare or r eections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sour ces of light. Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the scr een clearly . Pr ess F5 or F6 to adjust display brigh[...]

Assistive t echnologies enable users t o access information in the most appr opriate way . Some of these technologies ar e already pr ovided in your oper ating syst em. Others can be pur chased thr ough vendors, or accessed through the W orld Wide Web http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing. Assistive technologies Some accessibility t echnologies ar[...]

• When taking off, remember t o turn off your computer or put it int o hibernation mode. T ravel accessories The following is a checklist of items t o consider packing when you are going to tr avel: • ThinkP ad ac power adapt er • ThinkP ad A C/DC combo adapter • External mouse (if you ar e accustomed to using one) • Ethernet cable • A [...]

Chapter 4. Security This chapter pr ovides information about how to pr otect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. • “ A ttaching a mechanical lock” on page 43 • “Using passwords” on page 43 • “Hard disk security” on page 48 • “Setting the security chip” on page 49 • “Using the ngerprint reader” on page 50 [...]

1. P ress F1. The icon changes to this: 2. T ype the master hard disk password. Note: T o r eturn to the icon , press F1 again. Note: P ress the Backspace key if you enter a wr ong passwor d while you ar e typing your passwor d. P ower-on password Y ou can set a power -on password t o help pr otect your comput er against access by unauthorized user[...]

tells each user the passwor d for his or her computer . The user can then change the user passwor d as desired, but the administr ator still can get access by using the mast er passwor d. Note: When a master har d disk passwor d is set, only the administr ator can r emove the user hard disk password. Setting a hard disk password 1. P rint these ins[...]

Changing or removing a hard disk password F ollow steps 1 thr ough 7 in “Setting a har d disk passwor d” on page 45, typing your password to get access to the ThinkP ad Setup pr ogram. T o change or r emove the user har d disk passwor d, do the following: • T o change the har d disk passwor d, type the current passwor d in the Enter Curr ent [...]

– Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN featur e – Enabling or disabling the Internal Network Option ROM feature – Changing date and time – Enabling or disabling the L ock UEFI BIOS Settings featur e – Enabling or disabling the P assword at unattended boot feature – Specifying the minimum length for power -on passwor ds and hard disk pa[...]

b. Leave the Enter New P assword and Conrm New Passwor d elds blank. Pr ess Enter . Attention: Y ou might want to not e down your password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password, L enovo cannot reset your passwor d. Y ou must take your computer to a L enovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing r epresentative to have th[...]

Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-stat e drive Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive or Encryption solid-state drive. This feature helps to pr otect your comput er against security attacks on media, NAND ash or device contr ollers by use of a har dware encryption chip. F or the efcient use of the encryptio[...]

Using the ngerprint reader Y our computer has an integr ated ngerprint reader . Fingerprint authentication can r eplace passwor ds and enable simple and secure user access. By enr olling your ngerprint and associating it with a Windows password you can log on to the comput er by swiping your nger over the reader , without typing passwor[...]

2. Apply light pressur e and swipe your nger acr oss the r eader in one smooth motion. Note: Y our computer keyboar d might look differ ent fr om the illustr ation above. Maintaining the ngerprint r eader The following actions could damage the ngerprint reader or cause it not t o work properly: • Scratching the surface of the r eader wit[...]

Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive As computers spr ead int o every corner of life, they pr ocess more and mor e information. The data on your computer , some of which might be sensitive, is st ored on a har d disk drive or solid-state drive. Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your comput er , be sur e to [...]

F or mor e information about how to use your antivirus softwar e, refer to the help information syst em of your antivirus software. Chapter 4 . Security 53[...]

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Chapter 5. Recover y over view This chapter pr ovides information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. • “Recovery overview for the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 55 • “Recovery overview for the Windows 8 oper ating system” on page 60 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating syst em This section provides informa[...]

T o cr eate r ecovery media, click Start ➙ All P rograms ➙ L enovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ F actory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section pr ovides instructions on how t o use recovery media on differ ent oper ating systems. • Y ou can use r ecovery media to r estore the computer to t[...]

P er forming a recovery oper ation This section pr ovides instructions on how to perform a recovery oper ation using the Rescue and Recovery progr am. 1. F r om the Windows deskt op, click Start ➙ All Pr ograms ➙ L enovo ThinkV antage T ools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restor e . The Rescue and Recovery progr am opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery[...]

4. Do one of the following: • T o rescue les from your hard disk drive or fr om a backup, click Rescue les and follow the instructions on the scr een. • T o r estore your har d disk drive fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or t o rest ore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, click Restor e your system and follow the instr[...]

3. In the Boot Menu window , select the USB har d disk drive as the rst boot device and pr ess Ent er . The rescue medium starts. When the r escue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. F ollow the instructions to complete the recovery pr [...]

• Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need t o r estore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. See “Cr eating and using a r ecovery media” on page 55. Note: If you ar e unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows envir onment from a rescue medium or r ecovery media, you m[...]

2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ T roubleshoot ➙ Advanced options . 3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the scr een. F or mor e details about the recovery solutions pr ovided on comput ers preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system, r efer t o the help information system of the Windows 8 oper atin[...]

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Chapter 6. Replacing devices This chapter pr ovides instructions on how to r eplace devices for your comput er . This chapter contains the following items: • “Static electricity prevention” on page 63 • “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 63 • “Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 65 • “Replacing a [...]

Replacing the base cover assembly Before you start, print these instructions. T o r eplace the base cover assembly, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in batt er y . See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 63. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over . 3. L oosen the scr ews 1 that secur e the base cover assembly . The[...]

Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Before you start, print these instructions. Attention: The har d disk drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. Observe the following guidelines: • Replace the har d disk drive or solid-stat e drive only if you upgrade it or have it r epaired. The co[...]

5. Lift the tab to r emove the har d disk drive or solid-state drive out of the comput er . 6. Insert the hard disk drive or solid-state drive into the slot 1 and position the har d disk drive or solid-state drive rmly into place 2 . 7. Install the screws t o secur e the hard disk drive or solid-stat e drive. 8. Reinstall the base cover assembly[...]

Replacing a memory module Before you start, print these instructions. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to mak e pr ograms run fast er . T o r eplace or add a memory module, r ead the following prer equisites, and then the instructions. When replacing a memory module, be sure to follow the precautions. Note: The operating speed of the [...]

6. With the notched end of the memory module t oward the contact edge side of the sock et, insert the memory module 1 into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees; then press it in rmly 2 . 7. Reinstall the base cover assembly . See “Replacing the base cover assembly” on page 64. 8. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power ada[...]

4. If a t ool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new car d, use the t ool t o disconnect the cables from the car d. If no such t ool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your ngers and gently unplugging them. 5. Remove the screw 1 . The card pops up 2 . Remove the car d. 6. Align the conta[...]

7. Connect the antenna cables to the new card as shown in the drawing. 8. Reinstall the base cover assembly . See “Replacing the base cover assembly” on page 64. 9. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the backup battery Before you start, print these instructions. DANGER If the backup battery is[...]

4. Detach the connector 1 . Then remove the backup battery 2 . 5. Install the new backup batt ery 1 . Then attach the connect or 2 . 6. Reinstall the base cover assembly . See “Replacing the base cover assembly” on page 64. 7. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Chapter 6 . Replacing devices 71[...]

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Chapter 7. Advanced congur ation While it is important t o pr otect les, data, and settings that ar e on the har d disk drive or solid-stat e drive, you also might need to install a new oper ating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI BIOS, or r ecover pr einstalled softwar e. This information will help you handle your c[...]

– After the oper ating system installation, you should not change the initial UEFI/L egacy Boot setting in ThinkPad Setup. The UEFI/L egacy Boot setting must be the same as it was when the Windows operating system image was installed. Otherwise, the operating system will not boot properly . F or the country or region code r equired in the install[...]

The name of each subfolder is the number of a x module. F or information about each x module, go t o the Micr osoft Knowledge Base homepage at http://support.microsoft.com, type the number of the x module you need in the sear ch eld, and click Search . T o install a x module, run the EXE le in a subfolder and follow the instructio[...]

3. Double-click the Setup.e xe le in the C:DRIVERSWINUSB3 .0 direct ory . 4. Click Next . If the device driver is alr eady installed, click Cancel . F ollow the instructions on the scr een until the installation is nished. Installing the ThinkP ad monitor le for Windows 2000/XP/V ista/7/8 (for Windows 7) The ThinkP ad monitor le for[...]

1. T urn on the computer . When the logo screen is displayed, pr ess the F1 key . the ThinkP ad Setup progr am main menu opens. If you have set a supervisor password, the ThinkP ad Setup pr ogram main menu will be displayed after you enter the password. Y ou can start ThinkP ad Setup by pr essing Enter instead of ent ering the supervisor password. [...]

• Default values are in boldface . The default settings ar e already optimized for you. If you consider changing the comput er conguration, pr oceed with e xtreme caution. Setting the congur ation incorrectly might cause une xpected results. • On each submenu, press Ent er t o show selectable options and select a desir ed option, or type [...]

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments In the Restart page, when the OS Optimized Defaults is set to Enabled , the Wireless LAN Radio menu is On and cannot be changed. USB UEFI BIOS Support • Disabled • Enabled Enable or disable boot support from USB stor age devices. Always On USB • Disabled • En[...]

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Boot Display Device • ThinkP ad L CD • HDMI • Display on dock Select the display device t o be activated at boot time. This selection is effective for boot time, password prompt, and ThinkP ad Setup. Graphics Device • Int egrated Graphics • Switchable Graph[...]

T able 4. Cong menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments • 2 hours • 3 hours Disable Built-in Batt ery Use this featur e to tempor arily disable the built-in batt ery. The system will be automatically powered off after you select this it em. Then the computer is ready to be serviced. Note: The ac power adapter must be [...]

2. P ress T ab, Shift+T ab, or Ent er to select a eld. 3. T ype the dat e or time. Note: Another way to adjust the date and time is by pr essing + or –. 4. P ress F10 t o save the changes and r estart the syst em. Security menu If you need to set the security featur es of your computer , select Security from the ThinkP ad Setup menu. Notes: ?[...]

T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments the user authentication on the operating system. Set Minimum L ength • Disabled • x char acters (4≤x≤12) Specify a minimum length for power-on passwor d and har d disk passwords. If you set the supervisor password and specify a minimum length for passwor ds[...]

T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Flash BIOS Updating by End-Users • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , all users can update the UEFI BIOS. If you select Disabled , only the person who knows the supervisor password can update the UEFI BIOS. UEFI BIOS Update Option Secure RollBack Pr eve[...]

T able 5. Security menu it ems (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Intel A T Module Activation • Disabled • Enabled • P ermanently Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to activate the Intel A T module, which is an optional anti-theft service from Int el. Note: If you set the Intel A T module activation to P erm[...]

• After you change the startup sequence, you must be e xtremely careful not to specify a wr ong device during a copy, save, or format oper ation. If you specify a wr ong device, your data and pr ograms might be erased or overwritt en. • If you are using the BitLock er drive encryption, you should not change the startup sequence. BitLocker drive[...]

T able 6. S tartup menu items Menu item Selection Comments Boot Refer to “Changing the startup sequence” on page 86 . Network Boot Select the boot device when the system wakes fr om LAN. If the W ake on LAN function is enabled, the network administrat or can turn on all of the computers in a LAN r emotely by use of network management software. [...]

• Exit Discarding Changes : Restar t the system without saving the changes. • Load Setup Defaults : Load the default setting that was in effect at the time of pur chase. Enable OS Optimized Defaults to meet the Micr osoft Windows 8 certication requir ements. When you change this setting, some other settings are changed automatically . The af[...]

server . Y our computer supports the personal computer functions that PXE r equires. F or e xample, with the appropriat e LAN card, your computer can be booted fr om the PXE server . Note: Remot e P rogr am L oad (RPL) cannot be used with your computer . W ake on LAN A network administr ator can use Wak e on LAN to turn on a computer from a managem[...]

T o dene a sequence, do the following: 1. On the ThinkP ad Setup pr ogram menu, select Startup . The submenu is displayed. 2. Select Network Boot and pr ess the Enter key . The boot device list is displayed. 3. Select a boot device from the list to make it as the top boot priority . 4. P ress F10 to save changes and exit. Note: If you want to in[...]

Chapter 8. Pr eventing pr oblems An important part of owning a ThinkP ad not ebook comput er is maintenance. With proper care, you can avoid common pr oblems. The chapt er provides information that can help you keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 91 • “Making sur e device drivers ar e cu[...]

14. F or suspected hard disk drive issues, r efer t o “Diagnosing problems” on page 97 to run a diagnostic test of the drive before you call the Customer Support Center . If your computer does not start up, download the les t o creat e a bootable self-t est media fr om the following W eb site: http://www.lenovo.com/hddtest. Run the t est and[...]

T aking care of your computer Although your computer is designed t o function r eliably in normal work envir onments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . Be careful about where and how you work • Stor e packing mat erials safely out of the r[...]

• Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a gr ounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity fr om your body . The static electricity could damage the device. – Memory module – Mini PCI car d – Memory card, such as SD card, SDHC car d, SD XC card, and MultiMediaCar d Note: Not all list ed de[...]

8. Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft, lint-fr ee cloth. 9. W ait for the surface t o dry completely and r emove any bers fr om the cloth. Cleaning your computer keyboard T o clean the computer keyboar d, do the following: 1. Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft, dust-free cloth. 2. Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth. Wipe th[...]

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Chapter 9. T roubleshooting computer problems This chapter provides information on what t o do if you e xperience a pr oblem with your computer . This chapter contains the following topics: • “Diagnosing problems” on page 97 • “T roubleshooting” on page 97 Diagnosing problems If you experience pr oblems with your computer , use the Leno[...]

• If you can not turn off your comput er by pr essing and holding the power butt on, r emove all power sources from the comput er and r eset the system by inserting a str aightened paper clip into the emergency r eset hole. T o locate the emergency reset hole, see “Bottom view” on page 6. 2. While the comput er is turned off, remove all power[...]

• Message : 0253: EFI V ariable Block Data was destroyed. Solution : The syst em EFI V ariable Block Data might have been corrupted. • Message : 0271: Date and time error . Solution : Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer . Enter ThinkP ad Setup t o set the date and time. • Message : 0177: Bad SVP data, stop POS T task. Solutio[...]

Solution : ThinkV antage Active P rotection sensor is not working corr ectly . Have the computer serviced. • Message : 2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main HDD). Solution : The har d disk drive is not working. Have the har d disk drive serviced. • Message : 2101: Detection error on HDD1 (Ultr abay HDD) Solution : The Ultr abay hard disk dri[...]

– The ac power adapt er is connected to the computer and the power cor d is plugged into a working electrical outlet. – The computer is turned on. (T urn the power butt on on again for conrmation.) If a power -on passwor d is set: – Pr ess any key to display the prompt for the power-on passwor d. If the brightness level of the scr een is l[...]

Memory module problems Print these instructions now and k eep it with your comput er for r eference lat er . If your memory module is not oper ating pr operly, check the following items: 1. V erify that the memory module is installed and seat ed corr ectly in your computer . It might be necessary t o r emove all added memory modules to test the com[...]

Solution : – Use Category 5 wiring and ensur e that the network cable is securely connect ed. – Connect t o a 1000 BASE- T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X). • Problem : The Wake On LAN feature is not working. Solution : – Ensure that Wake On LAN is enabled in ThinkP ad Setup. – If it has been enabled, check with your LAN administr ator for th[...]

• Problem : PIM items sent fr om the Windows 7 oper ating systems cannot be received corr ectly into the address book of any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Solution : The Windows 7 oper ating system send PIM items in XML format, but most Bluetooth-enabled devices handle PIM items in vC ard format. If another Bluetooth-enabled device can receive [...]

Computer screen problems • Problem : The screen is blank. Solution : Do the following: – Pr ess F7 to bring up the image. – If you ar e using the ac power adapter , or using the batt er y and the batt ery gauge shows that the battery is not depleted, press F6 t o make the screen brighter . – If your computer is in sleep mode, pr ess any key[...]

• Problem : Missing, discolor ed, or bright dots appear on the scr een every time you turn on your computer . Solution : This is an intrinsic char acteristic of the TFT technology . Y our computer display contains multiple thin-lm tr ansistors (TFT s). A small number of missing, discolor ed, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the tim[...]

8. Click P roperties . If you are prompt ed for an administrat or passwor d or conrmation, type the password or provide conrmation. 9. Click the Driver tab. 10. Click Updat e Driver . 11. Click Browse my computer for driver softwar e , and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer . 12. Clear the Show compatible hard[...]

9. Set the screen resolution for the secondary display . 10. Set the r elative position of each monit or by dr agging its icon. Y ou can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other . 11. Click OK to apply the changes. Note: T o change the color settings, right-click on the deskt op, and click Screen resolution . C[...]

Note: F or details about contr olling volume, r efer t o your Windows online help. • Problem : A volume or balance slider cannot be moved. Solution : The slider might be gr ayed out. This means that its position is x ed by the har dware and cannot be changed. • Problem : The volume sliders do not stay in place when some audio applications ar[...]

Battery and power problems This topic contains instructions on troubleshooting batt ery and power pr oblems. Battery pr oblems • Problem : The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the standard char ge time when the comput er is powered off. Solution : The batt er y pack might be over -discharged. Do the following: 1. T urn off the comput er . [...]

If your comput er is getting no power at all, check the following items: 1. Check all power connections. Remove any power strips and surge prot ectors to connect the ac power adapter dir ectly to the ac power outlet. 2. Inspect the ac power adapter . Check for any physical damage, and ensur e that the power cable is rmly attached t o the adapter[...]

If the battery is charged and the temper ature is within range, have the computer serviced. • Problem : A critical low-batt ery err or occurs, and the computer immediately turns off. Solution : The batt ery power is getting low . Connect the ac power adapter t o the comput er and plug it into an electrical outlet. • Problem : The computer displ[...]

• Problem : The har d disk drive does not work. Solution : On the Boot menu of ThinkP ad Setup, ensur e that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority order list. If it is on the Ex cluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list and press the Shift+1 key . This moves the entry to the Boot priority order list. ?[...]

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Chapter 10. Getting support This chapter provides information about getting help and support from L enovo. • “Before you contact L enovo” on page 115 • “Getting help and service” on page 116 • “Pur chasing additional services” on page 118 Before you contact L enovo Often, you can solve your computer pr oblems by referring to the i[...]

Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo pr oducts, you will nd a wide variety of sources available from L enovo to assist you. This section contains information about wher e to go for additional information about L enovo and our pr oducts, what to do if you e xperience [...]

• Lenovo hardwar e repair - If the pr oblem is determined to be caused by Lenovo har dware under warr anty, trained service personnel ar e available t o pr ovide the applicable level of service. • Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are r equired after a product has been sold. L enovo or your r eseller , if[...]

Pur chasing additional services During and aft er the warranty period, you can pur chase additional services, such as support for L enovo and non-Lenovo hardwar e, operating syst ems, and application pr ograms; network setup and congur ation services; upgr aded or e xtended har dware r epair services; and custom installations services. Service a[...]

Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless relat ed information Wireless interoperability The Wir eless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini C ard is designed to be int eroper able with any wir eless LAN pr oduct that is based on DSSS, CCK, and/or OFDM r adio t echnology, and is compliant to: • The 802.11b/g Standar d, 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n draft 2.0 on Wir e[...]

• Battery Status Pr ole Usage environment and your health Integr ated wir eless car ds emit r adio fr equency electr omagnetic energy like other r adio devices. However , the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electr omagnetic ener gy emitt ed by wir eless devices like for example mobile phones. Due to the fact that integr ated [...]

Locating wir eless r egulator y notices F or mor e information about the wir eless regulat ory notices, refer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer . If your computer is shipped without the Regulatory Notice , you can nd it on the W eb sit e at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkP adUserGuides Export classication notice This product is[...]

European Union - Compliance to the Electr omagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the pr otection requir ements of EU Council Dir ective 2004/108/EC on the appro ximation of the laws of the Member Stat es r elating to electromagnetic compatibility . Lenovo cannot accept r esponsibility for any failur e to satisfy the pr[...]

K orea Class B compliance statement Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with r ated current less than or equal t o 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for T aiwan Eurasian compliance mark Appendix A. Regulat ory information 123[...]

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Appendix B. WEEE and r ecycling statements Lenovo encour ages owners of information technology equipment to responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT pr oducts. Information on product r ecycling offerings can be found on L enov[...]

Disposing of Lenovo comput er components Some Lenovo comput er products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. T o pr operly dispose of disused components, such as a printed cir cuit board or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or mo[...]

Batteries or packaging for batteries ar e labeled in accordance with Eur opean Dir ective 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulat ors and waste batteries and accumulat ors. The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable thr oughout the European Union. This label is applied [...]

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Appendix C. ENERG Y S T AR model information ENERG Y ST AR ® is a joint progr am of the U.S. Envir onmental P rotection Agency and the U .S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and prot ecting the environment thr ough ener gy efcient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our cust omers pr oducts with the ENERG Y S T AR quali?[...]

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Appendix D . Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or featur es discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local L enovo r epresentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any r eference t o a Lenovo product, progr am, or service is not intended to stat e or imply that only [...]

T rademarks The following terms are tr ademarks of L enovo in the United Stat es, other countries, or both: Lenovo Access Connections Active Pr otection System Rescue and Recovery ThinkP ad ThinkV antage T rackP oint UltraConnect Intel and Int el SpeedStep ar e tr ademarks or r egistered tr ademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U[...]

Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Dir ective (RoHS) European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the r equirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazar dous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS r ecast” or “RoHS 2”). F or m[...]

Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-W aste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 134 User Guide[...]

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