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1. e The Lenovo Solution Center program is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system It also can be downloaded from http www lenovo com support e If you are using other Windows operating system rather than Windows 7 go to http www lenovo com diagnose for the latest information on diagnostics for your computer When you are setting up your computer the Lenovo Solution Center program prompts you to create recovery media which you can use to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default state For more information see Creating and using recovery media on page 59 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program see Accessing ThinkVantage applications on page 14 Then follow the instructions on the screen For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program save and print the log files created by the program You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative Troubleshooting If your computer has an error it typically displays a message or an error code or a beep sounds when you turn it on When you experience a problem refer to the corresponding sections in this topic to try to solve the problem by yourself Computer stops responding Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later If your comput
2. e Inthe Confirm New Password field retype the password you just entered to verify it Press Enter e If you select User only do the following a When a window for typing the new password opens type your new password in the Enter New Password field Press Enter Notes You can set the minimum length of a hard disk password through the Security menu If you set a hard disk password of over seven characters the hard disk drive can be used only with a computer that can recognize a hard disk password of over seven characters If you then install the hard disk drive in a computer that cannot recognize a hard disk password that contains more than seven characters you cannot get access to the drive b Inthe Confirm New Password field retype the password you just entered to verify it Press Enter Attention You might want to note down your passwords and keep them in a safe place Otherwise if you forget the user password or both user and master passwords Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the hard disk drive You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service In the Setup Notice window that is displayed press Enter to continue Press F10 The Setup Confirmation window opens Select Yes to save configuration changes and exit Chapter 4 Security 49 The next time you t
3. Note Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the display or the keyboard Cleaning your computer display To clean the computer display do the following 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry soft lint free cloth If you see a scratchlike mark on your display it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard or the TrackPoint pointing stick when the cover was pressed from the outside Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft dry cloth If the stain remains moisten a soft lint free cloth with water or a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities 4 Wring out as much of the liquid as you can Wipe the display again do not let any liquid drip into the computer Be sure to dry the display before closing it Chapter 9 Preventing problems 125 126 User Guide Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a problem with your computer e Diagnosing problems on page 127 e Troubleshooting on page 127 Diagnosing problems If you experience problems with your computer use the Lenovo Solution Center program as a starting point for solving them The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests system information collection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance Notes
4. Object Exchange Protocol OBEX Object Push Profile OPP Personal Area Networking Profile PAN Phone Book Access Profile PBAP Service Discovery Protocol SDP Synchronization Profile SYNC Video Distribution Profile VDP Generic Attribute Profile GATT Proximity Profile Find Me Profile Immediate Alert Profile Copyright Lenovo 2012 151 e Battery Status Profile Usage environment and your health Integrated wireless cards emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices However the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Due to the fact that integrated wireless cards operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Lenovo believes they are safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situation or environment the use of integrated wireless cards might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations and areas might for example include e Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes in hospitals or near petrol stations blasting areas with electro explosive devices medica
5. on page 54 e Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 56 e Understanding and using firewalls on page 56 e Protecting data against viruses on page 57 Attaching a mechanical lock You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock Note You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking device and security feature Lenovo makes no comments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of the locking device and security feature Using passwords By using passwords you can help prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password a prompt is displayed on the screen each time you turn on the computer Enter your password at the prompt You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password Passwords and sleep mode If you have set passwords and you put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 e You are not prompted to type the password when resuming operation e f any hard disk drive or the solid state drive has a hard disk password it is unlocked automatically when you resume operation Note If a Windows password has been set you will be prompted to
6. A USB problem Problem A device connected to the USB connector does not work Solution Open the Device Manager window Ensure that the USB device setup is correct and that the assignment of computer resource and the installation of the device driver are correct by doing the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation Refer to Diagnosing problems on page 127 and run a diagnostic test of the USB connector Docking station or port replicator problems e Problem The computer does not start when you try to turn it on and does not respond when you try to resume operation Solution Ensure that 144 User Guide The ac power adapter is connected to the port replicator The computer is securely attached to the port replicator e Problem Some functions of the port replicator do not work Solution Ensure that The ac power adapter is connected to the port replicator The computer is securely attached to the port replicator The port replicator attached to your computer is a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 a Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3 0 a Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 or a Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 145 146 U
7. Beep errors Problem One short beep pause three short beeps pause three Ensure that memory modules are installed correctly If more short beeps and one short beep they are and you still hear the beeps have the computer serviced Three short beeps pause one short beep pause one PCI resource allocation failure Power off the computer more short beep and three short beeps and remove the device from the ExpressCard slot If the beeps persist have the computer serviced One long and two short beeps The video function has a problem Have the computer serviced Four cycles of four short beeps The Security Chip has a problem Have the computer serviced Five short beeps The system board has a problem Have the computer serviced Five short beeps pause five short beeps and pause Continue to boot immediately when the error was detected Memory module problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later If your memory module is not operating properly check the following items 1 Verify that the memory module is installed and seated correctly in your computer It might be necessary to remove all added memory modules to test the computer with only the factory installed memory modules and then reinstall the memory module one at atime to ensure a proper connection For the procedures to remove and reinstall amemory module refer to Replacing and installing a memory module on page 74
8. Enhanced Backup and Restore GPS Enabler Network and Internet Lenovo GPS System and Security Note Depending on your computer model some applications might not be available ThinkVantage applications This topic provides a brief introduction to some ThinkVantage applications Note Depending on your computer model some of the applications might not be available Access Connections The Access Connections program is a connectivity assistant program for creating and managing location profiles Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration settings needed for connecting to a network infrastructure from a specific location such as a home or an office By switching between location profiles as you move your computer from place to place you can quickly and easily connect to a network with no need to reconfigure your settings manually and restart the computer each time Active Protection System The Active Protection System program protects your hard disk drive when the shock sensor inside your computer detects a condition that could damage the drive such as system tilt excessive vibration or shock The hard disk drive is less vulnerable to damage when it is not operating This is because when the hard disk drive is not operating the system stops it from spinning and might also move the read and write heads of 16 User Guide the drive to areas that do not contain data As soon as the shock sensor senses tha
9. Press Tab Shift Tab or Enter to select a field 3 Type the date or time Note Another way to adjust the date and time is press the or key Security menu If you need to set the security features of your computer select Security from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following table lists the Security menu items Notes e Default values are in boldface The default settings are already optimized for you If you consider changing the computer configuration proceed with extreme caution Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results e On each submenu press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option or type desired values from the keyboard directly e Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features Table 5 Security menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password Supervisor Password e Disabled See Supervisor password e Disabled on page 50 Lock UEFI BIOS Settings e Disabled Enable or disable the function that protects Enabled items in ThinkPad Setup from being changed by a user who does not have the supervisor password By default this is set to Disabled If you set the supervisor password and enable this function no one but you can change any items in ThinkPad Setup Password at unattended e Disabled If you select and enable Boot e Enabled Password at unattended boot a password prom
10. Service availability and service name might vary by country For more information about these services go to http www lenovo com accessories services index html Chapter 11 Getting support 149 150 User Guide Appendix A Regulatory information This section introduces regulatory information for users Wireless related information Wireless interoperability The Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on DSSS CCK and or OFDM radio technology and is compliant to The 802 11b g Standard 802 11a b g or 802 11n draft 2 0 on Wireless LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Your Bluetooth card is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 4 0 as defined by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group SIG It supports the following profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Audio Video Control Transport Protocol AVCTP Audio Video Distribution Transport Protocol AVDTP A V Remote Control Profile AVRCP Basic Imaging Profile BIP Basic Printing Profile BPP Dial Up Networking Profile DUN File Transfer Profile FTP Generic Access Profile GAP Generic A V Distribution Profile GAVDP Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile HCRP Headset Profile HSP Hands Free Profile HFP Human Interface Device Profile HID Message Access Profile MAP
11. TYPE 000 S N 00 0000 00 00 UHL 0000 IATA FCC ID and IC Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot of your computer TX FCC ID and IC Certification number for installed transmitter cards are located under the customer removable access panel Keyboard or Palmrest see User Manual 10 User Guide WLAN Half PCI Express Mini Card WWAN PCI Express Mini Card If no integrated wireless PCI Express Mini Card has been preinstalled in your computer you can install one To do this follow the procedure in Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection on page 82 or Replacing or installing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection on page 84 Certificate of Authenticity label The Windows Certificate of Authenticity label for the preinstalled operating system is attached Printed on this label are the product ID and the product key information for your computer Record this information and keep it in a safe place You might need these numbers to start your computer or reinstall the operating system The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label of your computer is shown as below Chapter 1 Product Overview 11 Features This section provides
12. Wait for 30 seconds and then reinstall the SO DIMM and the known good battery or the ac power adapter to test the computer with minimal devices attached first e Reinstall each device one at a time that you have removed in the earlier steps If your computer does not run on battery power check the following items 1 Remove and reseat the battery to ensure that it is properly connected Refer to Replacing the battery on page 65 2 Swap batteries with another similar model if available If another similar ThinkPad model is available then verify that the battery pack works in the other computer and that the battery pack for the other model works in this computer 3 Verify the battery status indicator Refer to Power status indicators on page 8 The battery status indicator is normally illuminated whenever the battery is installed and the computer is on or the ac power adapter is connected and the battery is charging This indicator may be blinking or solid in either orange or green color depending on the status of the battery A power button problem Problem The system does not respond and you cannot turn off the computer Solution Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and the battery Boot problems Print these instructions now and keep them with your computer for reference later If you receive an error m
13. otherwise you might damage your computer To avoid possible damage to attached devices wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices X User Guide General battery notice Avice Personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock In addition many mobile products such as notebook computers utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts Never attempt to open or service any battery Do not crush puncture or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell If your battery is damaged or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time For some rechargeable batteries particularly Lithium lon batteries leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could inc
14. the system will try to boot from the device that is specified in the Network Boot setting and then follow the boot order list on the Boot menu To define a sequence do the following 1 On the ThinkPad Setup program menu select Startup The submenu is displayed 2 Select Network Boot and press 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 Press F10 to save changes and exit Note If you want to initialize the setting to return to the default startup sequence press F9 The default settings are automatically reloaded Flash update Your network administrator can remotely update the system programs on your computer from a management console The following requirements must be met e Your computer must be started over the LAN e Your computer must be engaged in a Preboot eXecution Environment e Network management software must be installed on the remote administrator s computer 120 User Guide Chapter 9 Preventing problems An important part of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is maintenance With proper care you can avoid common problems The following sections provide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly e General tips for preventing problems on page 121 e Making sure device drivers are current on page 122 e Taking care of your computer on page 123 General tips for preventing problems 1
15. 2 Check for error messages during startup Follow the appropriate corrective actions for Power on self test POST See Error messages on page 128 3 Verify that the latest UEFI BIOS for your model has been installed 4 Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed For details refer to the instructions in Replacing and installing amemory module on page 74 5 Run the Lenovo Solution Center program Networking problems The following are the most common networking problems Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 131 Ethernet problems e Problem Your computer cannot connect to the network Solution Ensure that The cable is installed properly The network cable must be securely connected both to the Ethernet connector of your computer and to the RJ45 connector of the hub The maximum allowable distance from the computer to hub is 100 meters If the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists try a different cable You are using the correct device driver 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 2 If the exclamation mark is displayed next to the adapter name under Network adapters you might not be using the correct driver or the driver might hav
16. 2000 ThinkVantage Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed Solution ThinkVantage Active Protection sensor is not working correctly Have the computer serviced Message 2100 Detection error on HDDO Main HDD Solution The hard disk is not working Have the hard disk serviced Message 2102 Detection error on HDD2 Mini SATA Solutuon The Mini SATA device is not working Have the Mini SATA device serviced Message 2110 Read error on HDDO Main HDD Solution The hard disk is not working Have the hard disk serviced Message 2112 Read error on HDD2 Mini SATA Solution The Mini SATA device is not working Have the Mini SATA device serviced Message 2200 Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid Solution POST warning message in case MTMSN is not set correctly Have the computer serviced Message 2201 Machine UUID is invalid Solution POST warning message in UUID is not set correctly Have the computer serviced Message Fan error Solution Cooling fan has failed Have the computer serviced Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 129 e Message Thermal sensing error Solution The thermal sensor has a problem Have the computer serviced e Message This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or authorized The system will continue to boot but may not charge unauthorized batteries Press the ESC key to continue Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of u
17. DVI connector that are in the same group the DisplayPort connector is inactive Detaching a port replicator or docking station To detach your computer from the port replicator or docking station do the following 1 Ensure that e The devices connected to USB connectors are not in use e The connection to an Ethernet connector has been ended e The system lock key of the docking station is in place and in the unlocked horizontal position for ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 99 2 Press the eject button E until the computer moves up Then grasp both sides and remove the computer H Security feature Use the security keyhole on the port replicator or docking station to attach a mechanical lock By attaching a mechanical lock with cable there you can secure the port replicator or docking station to a stationary object such as a desk If you use the ThinkPad port replicator attach a mechanical lock and lock the eject button Then the computer cannot be detached from the port replicator If you use the ThinkPad docking station attach a mechanical lock and then lock the eject button using the system lock key Then the computer cannot be detached from the docking station Note You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking device and security feature Lenov
18. If your computer is equipped with both a hard disk drive and an mSATA solid state drive you are not recommended to use the mSATA solid state drive as a bootable device The mSATA solid state drive is designed and developed for cache function purpose only If you use the mSATA solid state drive as a bootable device its reliability is not guaranteed 2 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time If the hard disk drive gets too full the Windows operating system will slow down and might produce errors Note To check the capacity for your hard disk drive click Start gt Computer 3 Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis 4 Use disk defragment tool regularly on your hard disk drive to improve data seek and read times 5 To free up disk space uninstall unused application programs Note You might also want to look for application program duplication or overlapping versions 6 Clean out your Inbox Sent and Trash folders from your e mail client program 7 At least once a week make a point to back up your data If critical data is present it is a good idea to perform a daily backup Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer Rewritable optical disk drives are available for most machines and are easily installed 8 Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically For more information about System Restore see Performing backup and recovery operations on page 60 9 Up
19. Lenovo ver ndert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische 154 User Guide Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten bzw der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EC fr her 89 336 EWG f r Ger te der Klasse B Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformit tszeichen CE zu f hren Verantwortlich f r die Konformit tserkl rung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo Deutschland GmbH Gropiusplatz 10 D 70563 Stuttgart Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs 1 4 Das Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B Korea Class B compliance statement BS II Ora S SSSA AMM 01 gt le H8862 HAISEDA FE IIA ABE AS S402 oH DE NAM NSB ASU Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement CORES QIABRRRHRECIT
20. The only prerequisite is an active Internet connection You can start the program manually or you can use the schedule feature to enable the program to search for updates automatically at specified intervals You also can predefine scheduled updates to search by severity critical updates critical and recommended updates or all updates so the list you choose from contains only those update types that are of interest to you 122 User Guide For more information about how to use the ThinkVantage System Update refer to the help information system of the program Taking care of your computer Although your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments 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 e Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags e Keep your computer away from magnets activated cellular phones electrical appliances or speakers within 5 inches or 13 cm e Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures below 5 C 41 F or above 35 C 95 F e Some appliances such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers can produce negative ions If a computer is close to such an appliance and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions it may become electrostatically
21. WAN card or mSATA solid state drive on some models e Mini PCI ExpressCard slot for Wireless LAN e Docking station connector Optical drive e MultiBurner Drive on some models e DVD CD Multi Recorder on some models Wireless features e Integrated wireless LAN e Integrated Bluetooth on some models e Integrated wireless WAN on some models Security features Fingerprint reader on some models Specifications Size e ThinkPad L430 models Width 13 9 inches 854 mm Depth 9 6 inches 243 mm Height 1 2 inches to 1 2 inches 29 6 mm to 31 4 mm e ThinkPad L530 models Width 15 inches 380 mm Depth 9 7 inches 247 mm Height 1 2 inches to 1 3 inches 31 7 mm to 33 4 mm Heat output e 65 W 222 Btu hr maximum or 90 W 307 Btu hr maximum depending on the model e 135 W 460 Btu hr maximum or 170 W 680 Btu hr maximum if your computer is connected to the docking station Power source ac power adapter e Sine wave input at 50 to 60 Hz e Input rating of the ac power adapter 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack Chapter 1 Product Overview 13 Lithium ion Li lon battery pack Battery life For percentage of remaining battery power see the Power Manager Battery Gauge on the taskbar Power Manager also displays a green yellow and red indication A battery under warranty with a red indication is eligible for a warranty replacement Operating environment This section provi
22. WAN connection on page 84 e Replacing the backup battery on page 88 Static electricity prevention Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components and options Improper handling of static sensitive parts can cause damage to the part When you unpack an option or a customer replaceable unit CRU do not open the static protective package containing the part until the instructions direct you to install it When you handle options or CRUs or perform any work inside the computer take the following precautions to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Always handle components carefully Handle adapters memory modules and other circuit boards by the edges Never touch exposed circuitry e Prevent others from touching components e When you install a static sensitive option or CRU touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body e When possible remove the static sensitive part from the static protective packaging and install the part without setting it down When this is not possible place the static protective packaging on a smooth level surface and place the part on it e Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal s
23. a flash media card Attention e Before removing a card stop the card first Otherwise data on the card might be corrupted or lost e Do not remove a card while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode Otherwise the system might not respond when you try to resume operation To remove a card do the following 1 Click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons Then right click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon 2 Select the item you want to remove to stop the card 3 Press the card to eject it from your computer 4 Remove the card and store it safely for future use Note If you do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows operating system the card can no longer be accessed To access the card you must remove it first then insert it again 42 User Guide Chapter 3 You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility comfort and travelling with your computer e Accessibility and comfort on page 43 e Traveling with your computer on page 45 Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perform In addition use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your computer The following t
24. after you have made them Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media Copyright Lenovo 2012 59 To create recovery media click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Factory Recovery Disks Then follow the instructions on the screen Note You can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only You can use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed Attention When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings To use recovery media do the following 1 Depending on the type of your recovery media connect the boot medium memory key or other USB storage device to the computer or insert the boot disc into the optical disk drive 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 Select the desired startup device and press Enter The restore process begins 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation Notes 1 After restoring your computer to the factory
25. battery The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits 3 Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer Note If you want to replace your keyboard you can purchase a new one Error messages e Message 0177 Bad SVP data stop POST task Solution Checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct The system board should be replaced Have the computer serviced e Message 0183 Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable Enter ThinkPad Setup Solution Checksum of the Security settings in the EFI Variable is not correct Enter ThinkPad Setup to check security settings Press F10 and then press Enter to restart the system If you still have a problem have the computer serviced 128 User Guide Message 0187 EAIA data access error Solution Check Security settings Press F10 and then press Enter to restart the system Message 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area Solution Reset the Block 0 and 1 for example the box serial number and or the Block 4 and 5 for example the UUID It could be done by using maintenance diskette or USB key If you still have a problem have the computer serviced Message 0189 Invalid RFID configuration information area Solution The EEPROM checksum is not correct block 4 and 5 See Solution for 0188 Message 0190 Critical low battery er
26. charged Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer or through connectors on I O devices connected to it Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge ESD is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to the computer it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction Your computer is designed and manufactured to minimize any effects of electrostatic charge An electrostatic charge above a certain limit however can increase the risk of ESD Therefore when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ions give special attention to the following e Avoid directly exposing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions e Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such an appliance e Wherever possible ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge Note Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge Be gentle with your computer e Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or the palm rest e Your computer display is designed to be opened and used at an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees Do not open the display beyond 180 degrees as this might damage the computer hinge e Do not turn your computer over while the ac power adapter is plugged in This could break the adapter plug Carry your computer properly e Before
27. computer is turned on Turn the power button on again for confirmation If a power on password is set Press any key to display the prompt for the power on password If the brightness level of the screen is low increase it by pressing Home Type the correct password and press Enter If these items are correctly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced e Problem When turn on the computer only a white cursor is displayed on a blank screen Solution If you have modified a partition on your hard disk drive by using partition software information about that partition or the master boot record might have been destroyed 1 Turn off the computer and then turn it on again 2 If you still see only the cursor on the screen do the following If you have used the partition software examine the partition on the hard disk drive by using the software and recover the partition if required Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the factory state 130 User Guide If the problem persists have the computer serviced e Problem My screen goes blank while the computer is on Solution Your screen saver or power management might have been enabled Do either of the following Touch the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad or press a key to exit the screen saver Press the power button to resume from sleep or hibernation Beep errors Table 7
28. driver is installed 1 Click Start gt Control Panel Change the view of the Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons 2 Click Keyboard 3 Select the Hardware tab In the Device Properties ensure that the Device Status is This device is working properly If keys on the keyboard still do not work have the computer serviced Problems with display and multimedia devices This topic includes the most common problems with displays and multimedia devices including the computer display the external monitor audio devices and the optical disk drive Computer screen problems e Problem The screen is blank Solution Do the following Press Fn F7 to bring up the image If you are using the ac power adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on is green press Fn F9 to make the screen brighter Ifthe sleep status indicator is on is green press Fn to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution for the following problems 134 User Guide e Problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Solution Ensure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct To check these settings do the following 1 Click Display at the left Select Change display settings Check whether the screen resolution is correctly set Click Advan
29. e Put the computer into sleep After 20 minutes e Advanced power settings Turn off hard disks After 15 minutes Hibernate Never To awaken your computer from sleep mode press the Fn key on your keyboard For more information about these settings see the Windows Help and Support information on your computer The Wake on LAN function is enabled when your Lenovo computer is shipped from the factory and the setting remains valid even when the computer is in sleep mode If you do not need to have Wake on LAN enabled while your computer is in sleep mode you can reduce the power consumption and prolong the time in sleep mode by disabling the setting of Wake on LAN for sleep mode To disable the setting of Wake on LAN for sleep mode do the following 1 Click Start gt Control panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 Inthe Device Manager window expand Network adapters 4 Right click your network adapter device and click Properties Copyright Lenovo 2012 161 5 Click the Power Management tab 6 Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box 7 Click OK 162 User Guide Appendix D Notices Lenovo may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in all countries Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to a Lenovo product program or service is not intended to stat
30. enter it Typing passwords Lt If this icon is displayed type a power on password or a supervisor password mS f this icon is displayed type a user hard disk password If you want to type a master hard disk password do the following Copyright Lenovo 2012 47 1 1 Press F1 The icon changes to this gut 2 Type the master hard disk password ICH Note To return to the icon So press F1 again A gt 1 ae f this icon is displayed type a supervisor password Power on password You can set a power on password to help protect your computer against access by unauthorized users If you set a power on password the password prompt is displayed on the screen whenever you turn on the computer You must enter the correct password to start using the computer Setting a power on password 1 Print these instructions Save all open files and exit all applications Turn your computer off and then turn it on again When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Power on Password In the Enter New Password field type a desired password and press Enter oO AN 9 0 FW DY In the Confirm New Password field retype the password and press Enter Note You might want to note down your power on password in a safe place Otherwise if you forget it you have to take you
31. environment Note This information includes references to power adapters and batteries In addition to notebook computers some products Such as speakers and monitors ship with external power adapters If you have such a product this information applies to your product In addition computer products contain a coin sized internal battery that provides power to the system clock even when the computer is unplugged so the battery safety information applies to all computer products vi User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect Some product 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 On very rare occasions you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your product Or you might hear sounds like popping cracking or hissing These conditions might merely mean that an internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner Or they might indicate a potential safety issue However do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance For a list of Service and Support phone numbers see the following Web site http www lenovo com support phone Frequently inspect your computer and it
32. extension contact Problems with keyboard and other pointing devices The following are the most common keyboard and other pointing devices problems Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 133 UltraNav pointing device problems e Problem The pointer drifts when the computer is turned on or after it resumes normal operation Solution The pointer might drift when you are not using the TrackPoint pointing device during normal operation This is a normal characteristic of the TrackPoint pointing device and is not a defect Pointer drifting might occur for several seconds under the following conditions When the computer is turned on When the computer resumes normal operation When the TrackPoint pointing device is pressed for a long time When the temperature changes e Problem The TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad does not work Solution Ensure that the TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad is set to Enabled in the UltraNav Device Setting A keyboard problem Problem All or some keys on the keyboard do not work Solution If an external numeric keypad is connected 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove the external numeric keypad 3 Turn on the computer and try using the keyboard again If the keyboard problem is resolved carefully reconnect the external numeric keypad external keyboard making sure that you have seated the connectors properly If the problem remains ensure that the correct device
33. her computer The user can then change the user password as desired but the administrator still can get access by using the master password Note When a master hard disk password is set only the administrator can remove the user hard disk password Setting a hard disk password 1 Save all open files and exit all applications ON DOO FW PD 9 10 Print these instructions Turn your computer off and then on again When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password A password window opens You are prompted to select User or User Master Select User if you want to set only one hard disk password If you are an administrator or supervisor you can select User Master to set two passwords The user can change the user password later e If you select User Master do the following a When a window for typing the new user hard disk password opens type your new password in the Enter New Password field Press Enter b Inthe Confirm New Password field retype the password you just entered to verify it Press Enter c A message window opens and prompts you to set the master hard disk password Press Enter to continue d A window for typing the new master hard disk password opens Type your new password in the Enter New Password field Press Enter
34. instructions from other software layers Your computer system board has a module called EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by starting your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running in the Windows environment In some instances when you add software hardware or a device driver you might be informed that you need to update your UEFI BIOS in order for the new addition to work properly To update your UEFI BIOS go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers Using system management This section is intended primarily for network administrators Your computer is designed for manageability so that you can redirect more of your resources to better meet your business objectives This manageability or Total Cost of Ownership TCO enables you to remotely operate client computers in the same way as you operate your own computer such as turning on a client computer formatting hard disk drive and installing software Once the computer is configured and operational you can manage it by use of software and manageability features already integrated into the client system and the network 118 User Guide System management Read this topic to learn more about features of System Management Desktop Management Interface The system UEFI BIOS of your computer supports
35. is connected e Wireless status icon states wireless LAN Power to the wireless radio is off bal Power to the wireless radio is on No association Power to the wireless radio is on No signal Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is marginal Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor To improve signal strength move your system closer to the wireless access point e Wireless status icon states wireless WAN Power to the WAN radio is off No association No signal Signal level 1 Signal level 2 Signal level 3 Note If you have trouble in making a connection try moving your computer closer to your wireless access point Chapter 2 Using your computer 35 Enabling or disabling the wireless feature To enable or disable the wireless feature press Fn F5 to bring up the wireless feature list such as wireless LAN and Bluetooth Select a feature to enable or disable it Presentations and multimedia You can connect your computer to a projector to give presentations or you can connect your computer to an external monitor to expand your workspace Changing display settings You can change the display settings such as font size display resolution and so on To change the font size do the following 1 Open Control Panel an
36. is no activity from the keyboard or mouse for a certain period of time Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests system information collection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to various technologies such as e Lenovo Solution Center e Power Manager e Rescue and Recovery e System Update Message Center Plus The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to inform you about important notices from Lenovo such as alerts on system updates and alerts on conditions that require your attention Mobile Broadband Connect The Mobile Broadband Connect program enables your computer to connect to the mobile broadband 3G network through a supported wireless WAN card Chapter 1 Product Overview 17 Password Manager The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient flexible and complete power management for your computer It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving Product Recovery This program enables yo
37. moving your computer be sure to remove any media turn off attached devices and disconnect cords and cables e When picking up your open computer hold it by the bottom Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display Handle storage media and drives properly e If your computer comes with an optical disk drive do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray e Wait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of the drive before closing the tray e When installing the hard disk drive solid state drive or optical disk drive follow the instructions shipped with your hardware and apply pressure only where needed on the device Chapter 9 Preventing problems 123 e Turn off your computer if you are replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive e When replacing the primary hard disk drive or solid state drive reattach the cover of the drive slot e Store your external and removable hard disk or optical disk drives in the appropriate containers or packaging when they are not being used e Before you install any of the following devices touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the device Memory module Mini PCI ExpressCard ExpressCard Memory card such as SD card SDHC card SDXC card and MultiMediaCard Note Not all listed devices are included in your computer This action reduces any
38. on to the system by swiping your finger over the reader without typing a password Thus fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access Enrolling your fingerprint To use the integrated fingerprint reader begin by enrolling your fingerprint as follows 1 Turn on your computer 2 Start ThinkVantage Fingerprint software refer to Accessing ThinkVantage applications on page 14 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll your fingerprint For details refer to the help information system of the program Swiping your finger over the reader To swipe your finger over the reader do the following 1 Place the ball of your finger that is the central part of the fingerprint on the small circle above the reader Ensure that the entire top joint of the finger is on the reader 54 User Guide 2 Apply light pressure and swipe your finger across the reader in one smooth motion Logging on to the system After you enroll your fingerprint log on to the system as follows 1 Turn your computer off and then on again 2 When prompted swipe your finger over the reader 3 On request type your windows password The enrolled fingerprint is now associated with your windows password The next time you start the computer you can log on to the system by swiping your finger over the reader once Attention If you always use your fingerprint to log on to the system you may forget your passwor
39. opening it again If the option still does not appear ensure that the connector of the monitor is attached firmly and repeat the procedure for attaching the monitor Using the Mini DisplayPort connector Your computer has a Mini DisplayPort connector a digital display interface for connection to various external devices such as CRT monitors projectors or even high definition televisions This compact connector enables a plug and play setup and supports adapters that can plug into DVI VGA or HDMI connectors The Mini DisplayPort connector of your computer supports audio as well as video streaming Setting up a presentation To display information and make presentations you can attach a data projector to your computer through the VGA connector on your computer Note It may take several seconds before the projector displays the image If you do not see your desktop displayed after 60 seconds try pressing Fn F7 to switch between different display output locations Your projector might have one or more audio input connectors To project sound you will need to attach the combo audio jack on your computer to these connectors using an audio cable commercially available Using dual displays This section introduces the Extend desktop function that enables you to display output the same or different on both the computer display and an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Your computer supports a function named the Ext
40. or even a skin burn e Avoid keeping your hands your lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended time e Periodically take hands from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn e Do not place the ac power adapter in contact with any part of your body while it is in use e Never use it to warm your body To avoid spills and the danger of electrical shock keep liquids away from your computer Applying strong force to cables may damage or break them Route communication lines or the cables of an ac power adapter a mouse a keyboard a printer or any other electronic device so that they cannot be walked on tripped over pinched by your computer or other objects or in any way subjected to treatment that could interfere with the operation of your computer Copyright Lenovo 2012 v Protect your computer and data when moving it Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive do one of the following and ensure that the power button is off or is blinking e Turn it off e Put it in sleep mode e Put it in hibernation mode This will help to prevent damage to the computer and possible loss of data Do not drop bump scratch twist hit vibrate push or
41. or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and the battery e Problem Your computer does not enter sleep or hibernation mode Solution Check whether any option has been selected to disable your computer from entering sleep or hibernation mode If your computer tries to enter sleep mode but the request is rejected the device in the USB connector might be disabled If this occurs do a hot unplug and plug operation for the USB device e Problem The battery discharges slightly while the computer is in hibernation mode Solution If the wakeup function is enabled the computer consumes small amount of power This is not a defect For details refer to Understanding the power saving modes on page 29 Problems with drives and other storage devices This section includes hard disk drive problems and optical drive problems Hard disk drive problems e Problem The hard disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently Solution The rattling noise might be heard When the hard disk drive begins or finishes getting access to data When you carry the hard disk drive When you carry your computer This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect e Problem The hard disk drive does not work 142 User Guide Solution In the Boot menu in the ThinkPad Setup ensure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order list If it is included in the Excluded from
42. overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer Then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the unlocked position J Holding the latch in the unlocked position then remove the battery 66 User Guide 4 Insert a fully charged battery until it clicks into place Jj as shown and then slide the battery latch to the locked position H ty N 5 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the computer Replacing the SIM card Before you start print these instructions Your computer may require a SIM card to establish a wireless WAN connections Depending on the country of delivery you might need to purchase a SIM card or a SIM card might already be installed in your computer or is part of the shipping contents that come with your computer If you find a SIM card included in the shipping contents a dummy card is installed in the SIM card slot Then proceed with the following instructions Note The SIM card is identified by the IC chip mounted on one side of the card To replace the SIM card do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it ov
43. recovery operations even if you cannot start the Windows operating system You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace e Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media such as a USB device or a disc This solution is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation You can also rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive a USB device or a network drive e Restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup even if you cannot start the Windows operating system e Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the factory default
44. settings even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Attention If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings all files on the primary hard disk drive partition usually drive C will be deleted in the recovery process If possible make copies of important files If you are unable to start the Windows operating system you can use the rescue files feature of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace do the following Chapter 5 Recovery overview 61 1 Ensure the computer is turned off 2 Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer When you hear beeps or see a logo screen release the F11 key 3 If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password type your password when prompted The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay Note If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open see Solving recovery problems on page 64 4 Do one of the following e To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen e To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen For more information about the fe
45. similar to that provided by cable or ADSL but without the need to physically connect a cable to the personal computer Establishing wireless LAN connections Your computer comes with a built in wireless networking card and a configuration utility to help you make wireless connections and monitor the status of your connection so that you can stay connected to your network while you are in the office in a meeting room or at home with no need for a wired connection Attention e f you carry your computer with the wireless LAN feature into an airplane check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane 32 User Guide e lf there are restrictions on the use of computers on an airplane with the wireless feature you need to disable it before boarding To disable it refer to the instructions in Enabling or disabling the wireless feature on page 36 Note You can purchase a wireless network card as an option from Lenovo at http www lenovo com accessories services index html Tips for using the wireless LAN feature e Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless LAN access point and the computer e For the best connection of the wireless LAN feature open your computer display to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees e If you use the wireless feature the 802 11 standard of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option data transmission speed can be delayed an
46. the DVI monitor e Before you attach the DVI monitor ensure that the computer is attached to the expansion unit and the system works properly To attach the DVI monitor do the following 1 Turn off the computer Chapter 2 Using your computer 37 2 Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector of the expansion unit and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the DVI monitor and the computer The system starts For computers that support Intel graphics NVIDIA Optimus card if the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor do the following 1 Press Ctrl Alt F12 The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel window opens 2 Select Advanced Mode and click OK 3 Select Multiple Displays 4 Inthe Operating Mode field select any of the following options e Single Display Depending on your configuration the computer output is displayed on either the computer display or the DVI monitor e Clone Displays The same computer output is displayed on both the computer display and the DVI monitor e Extend Desktop Different computer output is displayed on the computer display and the DVI monitor Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor Connect the DVI monitor to the expansion unit and turn it on before you turn on the computer Otherwise the system cannot recognize the DVI monitor If the option for enabling the DVI monitor in the Display Properties window does not appear try closing the window and
47. the card do the following 1 ar O N 82 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for three to five minutes to let the computer cool before you start the following procedures Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 Remove the keyboard See Replacing the keyboard on page 70 If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card use it to disconnect the cables from the card If no such tool is included disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them User Guide 6 Remove the screws and the card pops up 7 Remove the card 8 Align the contact edge of the new card with the corresponding socket contact of the computer Chapter 6 Replacing devices 83 9 Pivot the card until you can snap it into place by pressing the upper side of the connectors and secure the card with the screw 10 Connect the cables to the new wireless LAN WiMAX card Be sure to attach the gray cable to the connector marked TR1 or Main on the card and the black cable to the connector marked TR2 or Aux 11 Reinstall the keyboard See Replacing the keyboard on page 70 12 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing or installin
48. the screen every time you turn on your computer Solution This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology Your computer s display contains multiple thin film transistors TFTs A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time External monitor problems e Problem The external monitor is blank Solution To bring up the image press Fn F7 and select the desired monitor If the problem persists do the following 1 2 3 Connect the external monitor to another computer to ensure that it works Reconnect the external monitor to your computer Refer to the manual shipped with the external monitor to check the resolutions and refresh rates that are supported If the external monitor supports the same resolution as the computer display or a higher resolution view output on the external monitor or on both the external monitor and the computer display Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 135 If the external monitor supports a lower resolution than the computer display view output on the external monitor only If you view output on the both the computer display and the external monitor the external monitor screen will be blank or distorted e Problem You cannot set a higher resolution than the present one on your external monitor Solution Ensure that monitor information is correct Do the following 1 oa A O N 6 Right click on the deskto
49. was begun on October 1 2003 This service is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details go to http www lenovo com services_warranty jp ja recycle personal Copyright Lenovo 2012 157 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers A button shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your Lenovo computer to provide power to the computer clock while the computer is off or disconnected from the main power source If you want to replace it with a new one contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery insulate it with vinyl tape contact your place of purchase and follow their instructions If you use a Lenovo computer at home and need to dispose of a lithium battery you must comply with local ordinances and regulations Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack If you are a com
50. which is itself a pointing device with both basic and extended functions You can configure both devices by choosing the settings you prefer Set both the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad as pointing devices This setting enables the use of all the basic and extended functions of the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad Set the TrackPoint pointing device as the main pointing device and the touch pad for extended functions only This setting enables the use of all basic and extended functions with the TrackPoint pointing device while limiting the use of the touch pad to scrolling tap zones and slow motion pointer functions Set the touch pad as the main pointing device and the TrackPoint pointing device for the extended functions only This setting enables the use of all basic and extended functions with the touch pad while limiting the use of the TrackPoint pointing device to scrolling function Set the TrackPoint pointing device as the main pointing device and disable the touch pad Set the touch pad as the main pointing device and disable the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings To change the UltraNav pointing device settings click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav Then change the settings as you desired 24 User Guide Using the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device consists of a pointing stick jon the key
51. workspace see Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 61 Right side view lt az Figure 2 ThinkPad L430 and L530 right side view H Always On USB connector EJ Combo audio jack Fa Security keyhole Purchase a security cable and lock that fit this keyhole to lock your computer to a stationary object to protect your computer from theft H Always On USB connector By default the Always On USB connector enables you to charge some devices such as iPod iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones even when your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 If you want to charge these devices when your computer is turned off you need to connect the computer to ac power supply and change the Always On USB settings in ThinkPad Setup and the Power Manager program For more information see Config menu on page 107 EJ Optical drive Your computer has a slot for an optical drive The optical drive reads or burns optical discs J Combo audio jack To listen to the sound from your computer connect a headphone or a headset that has a 3 5 mm 4 pole plug to the combo audio jack Notes e If you are using a headset with a function switch for example a headset for an iPhone mobile digital device do not press this switch while using the headset If you press it the headset microphone will be disabled and the integrated microphones on the computer will be enabled instead e The c
52. you start installing a memory module touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the memory module e Use either a PC3 10600 or a PC3 12800 DDR3 SDRAM memory module in your computer If you install a memory module that is not supported by your computer the computer might beep and the system might not start or might not work properly You can purchase the appropriate memory option from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative e ThinkPad L430 and L530 have two memory slots one under the keyboard and the other under the memory slot cover at the bottom side of the computer To replace and install the memory module under the keyboard do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it over 74 User Guide 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Remove the keyboard See Replacing the keyboard on page 70 5 Ifa memory module is already installed in the memory slot release the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Then remove it Save the removed memory module for future use 6 Find the notch on the contact edge side of the new memory module you are installing Attention To avoid damaging the memory module do not touch its contact edge 7 Ensure that the notch on the memo
53. 4 Security 51 a Inthe Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password and press Enter b In the Enter New Password field type the new supervisor password then retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field Press Enter e To remove a password do the following a Inthe Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password and press Enter b Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank Press Enter Attention You might want to note down your password and keep it in a safe place If you forget your supervisor password Lenovo cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service 9 In the Setup Notice window that is displayed press Enter to continue 10 Press F10 The Setup Confirmation window opens Select Yes to save configuration changes and exit The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup program you will be prompted to type your password to proceed Hard disk security To protect passwords from unauthorized security attacks several of the latest technologies and algorithms are integrated into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of ThinkPad notebook computers To maximize security do the following 1 Set a power on password as well as a hard disk password for your
54. 6 Under Power select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task Chapter 2 Using your computer 29 Enabling the battery alarm Program your computer so that when the battery power falls below a certain level three events occur e The alarm goes off e A message is displayed e The LCD is turned off To enable the battery alarm do the following 1 Start the Power Manager program 2 Click the Global Power Settings tab 3 For Low battery alarm or Critically low battery alarm set the percentage of the power level and set the action Note If your computer enters 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 resumes To resume normal operation click OK Handling the battery This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another system is installed the system will not charge Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use Note If an unauthorized battery is installed the following message will be displayed The battery installed is not supported by this system and will
55. 7 64 bit operating system in Legacy mode select Legacy Only e If you want to install the Windows 7 64 bit operating system in UEFI mode select UEFI Only Press F10 Insert the Windows 7 operating system installation DVD into the DVD drive and restart the computer Restore C SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation oN OOA Install the Intel Chipset Support for Windows 7 To do this run Setup exe in C SWTOOLS DRIVERS INTELINF infinst_autol 9 Install device drivers See Installing device drivers on page 105 Installing Registry Patch for Windows 7 Install the following Registry Patch e Registry Patch for enabling Wake Up on Lan from Standby for Energy Star e Fix for Issue of HDD with HD Detection Installing the Windows 7 Update Module Package The Windows 7 Update Modules are in the following directory C SWTOOLS OSFIXES The name of each subfolder is the number of a fix module For information about each fix module visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http support microsoft com type the number of the fix module you need in the search field and click Search Note The Web site address might change without notice If the homepage is not displayed search for it from the Microsoft top page 104 User Guide To install a fix module run the exe file in a subfolder and follow the instructions on the screen Note If you remove the hard disk drive from the comp
56. 8 or Fn F9 to adjust display brightness Head position Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral vertical or upright position Chair Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment Use chair adjustments to best suit your desired posture Arm and hand position If available use chair arm rests or an area on your working surface to provide weight support for your arms Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed and neutral horizontal position Type with a soft touch without pounding the keys Leg position Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest What if you are traveling It might not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting Regardless of the setting try to observe as many of the tips as possible Sitting properly and using adequate lighting for example will help you maintain desirable levels of comfort and performance Questions about vision The visual display screens of ThinkPad notebook computers are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear crisp images and large bright displays that are easy to see yet easy on the eyes Of course any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort consult a vision care specialist for advice Comfort Observe the foll
57. CORES RERHTENITST EREWELTUEFN CORBPIVAYF LEV AY SERTEL TE Bent ZEBERBIERIILENSNKT FURR ASCH gt TELUMWRUELTREU VCCI B Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase AROERERA 20H AT ORMEINT gt ARE SARENA JISC 61000 3 2 Am Lenovo product service information for Taiwan BR Lenovo EMBBEAMT fay BA FS AB AR 1B BRS BB 2S FAH ES RESRARCHTtAEZ ARIS Be 0800 000 702 Appendix A Regulatory information 155 156 User Guide Appendix B WEEE and recycling statements Lenovo encourages owners of information technology equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo s Internet site at http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en EU WEEE statements The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather recla
58. DRIVERS MONITOR Note If you cannot find this directory on your hard disk drive or solid state drive download the ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 7 from the ThinkPad Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers Note Before you install this file ensure that the correct video driver has been installed To install ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 7 do the following 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display at the left Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Click the Monitor tab Click Properties Click the Driver tab Click Update Driver Select Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer oO WAN DOO FW DY Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 105 10 Click Have Disk 11 Specify the path where the monitor INF file is saved then click Open 12 Click OK 13 Confirm the correct display type then click Next 14 Windows has finished installing Click Close 15 Click Close for Display Properties 16 Click OK in the Monitor tab 17 Click OK and close the Display Settings window Installing other device drivers and software The other device drivers are provided in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory on your hard disk drive You will also need to install application software which is provided in the C SWTOOLS APPS directory on your hard disk drive To do this refer to the instructio
59. Fn F7 This enables you to switch between viewing output on the external monitor the computer monitor and both monitors Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor right click on the desktop then select Screen resolution Click the Detect button Setting the monitor types To set your monitor type do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 36 User Guide 3 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button 4 Select an external monitor and set Resolution 5 Click Advanced Settings 6 Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to ensure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do the following 7 If more than two monitor types are displayed select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non PnP Monitor 8 Click Properties If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 9 Click the Driver tab 10 Click Update Driver 11 Click Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer 12 Clear the Show compatible hardware check box 13 Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor If you cannot find your monitor in the list
60. Frequently asked questions Special keys and buttons Function key combinations Volume and mute buttons Windows key Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the touch pad Disabling the UltraNav pointing denie and using an external mouse Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area rd de an Ah Sie a Power management i Checking battery status Using the ac power adapter Charging the battery Maximizing battery life Managing your battery power Understanding the power saving modes Handling the battery Copyright Lenovo 2012 vi vii vii OMAN DPW h ee ee ee h hA A OR RR WODM A00 NNNMNNNND A a gt OU KR OA A O 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 Connecting to the network Ethernet connections Wireless connections Presentations and multimedia Changing display settings 2 Connecting a projector or external display Setting up a presentation Using dual displays Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics jedide Using audio features Using the integrated camera Using the optical disk drive Using an ExpressCard or a flash media ard Chapter 3 You and your computer Accessibility and comfort Ergonomic information Comfort hoy Accessibility intonation Traveling with your computer Travel tips Travel accessories Chapter 4 Security Attaching a mechanical lock Using passwords Password
61. New Password field and retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field Press Enter and a Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window The user hard disk password is changed e To remove the user hard disk password type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window The user hard disk passwords will be removed If you choose Master HDP do the following e To change the master hard disk password type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then type the new master hard disk password in the Enter New Password field and retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field Press Enter and a Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window The master hard disk password is changed e To remove the master hard disk password type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window Both the user and master hard disk passwords will be removed Supervisor password The supervisor
62. Switching a display output location e Fn F7 Switch between the computer display and an external monitor The following display options might be available Computer display only LCD Computer display and external monitor same image Computer display and external monitor Extend desktop function External monitor only Enabling or disabling the wireless features e Fn F5 Enable or disable the built in wireless networking features If you press Fn F5 a list of wireless features is displayed You can quickly change the power state of each feature in the list Notes To use Fn F5 to enable or disable the wireless features the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand Power Management driver OnScreen Display Utility Chapter 2 Using your computer 21 Wireless device drivers You can download these drivers from http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers Launching the camera and audio settings e Fn F6 Press Fn F6 to open the Communications Settings window From this window you can take a picture change the camera and audio settings and launch the Communications Utility program Adjusting the brightness level of the computer display e Fn F8 The computer display becomes dimmer e Fn F9 The computer display becomes brighter This function changes the brightness level temporarily To change the default brightness level change the settings through the Power Manager program Multimedia contro
63. ThinkPad User Guide ThinkPad L430 and L530 Notes Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read and understand the following e Safety Warranty and Setup Guide e Regulatory Notice e Important safety information on page vi e Appendix D Notices on page 163 The Safety Warranty and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site To refer to them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides Second Edition May 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Read this first Important safety information fag es Conditions that require immediate action Safety guidelines Chapter 1 Product Overview Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators Front view Right side view Left side view Bottom view Rear view Status indicators A Locating important product informations Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Specifications Operating environment ThinkVantage Technologies and seriar Accessing ThinkVantage applications ThinkVantage applications Chapter 2 Using your computer Register your computer
64. This gives you a balance between speed and image quality The image obtained at night or ina dark environment is better than with Speed Priority Image quality priority This gives you a high quality video and the best image at any time of the day The image is very clear even at night or in a dark environment but at the expense of frame rate The video streaming might slow down Using the optical disk drive Your computer support MultiBurner drive and DVD ROM drive MultiBurner drive This drive can read DVD ROM discs DVD R discs DVD RAM discs DVD RW discs and all types of CDs such as CD ROM discs CD RW discs CD R discs and audio CDs In addition it can record on DVD R discs DVD RW discs type II DVD RAM discs CD RW standard and high speed discs and CD R discs Using an ExpressCard or a flash media card Depending on the model your computer might have an ExpressCard slot for a 34 mm or 54 mm wide card or a media card reader slot If your computer has a media card reader slot it supports the following cards e Secure Digital SD card e Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card e Secure Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC card e MultiMediaCard MMC Notes e Your computer does not support the Content Protection for Recordable Media CPRM feature for the SD card e When transferring data to or from a flash media card such as an SD card do not put your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer i
65. User Guide 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 3 Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation Performing a recovery operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 Inthe Rescue and Recovery main window click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 3 Click the Restore your system from a backup icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace see Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 61 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system This enables you to perform
66. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate xii User Guide Heat and product ventilation acer Computers ac power adapters and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size Always follow these basic precautions When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging the base the palm rest and some other parts may become hot Avoid keeping your hands your lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time When you use the keyboard avoid keeping your palms on the palm rest for a prolonged period of time Your computer generates some heat during normal operation The amount of heat depends on the amount of
67. acing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen screws Jj and H and remove the cover 5 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard 6 Turn the computer over and open the display Chapter 6 Replacing devices 71 7 Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows J to unlatch the front side of the keyboard The keyboard will be detached slightly 8 Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected Hold the keyboard above the computer and then detach the connector Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard do the following 72 User Guide 1 Attach the connector 2 Insert the new keyboard Ensure that the rear edge of the keyboard is under the frame Chapter 6 Replacing devices 73 4 Close the computer display and turn the computer over Reinstall the screws 6 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing and installing a memory module Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster You can increase the amount of memory capacity in your computer by installing a DDR3 SDRAM unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module SO DIMM available as an option in the memory slot of the computer When installing or replacing a memory module be sure to follow the precautions Note The operating speed of the memory module has dependency on the system configuration Attention Before
68. am For information on how to start the Access Connections program see Accessing ThinkVantage applications on page 14 Using Bluetooth Some models are equipped with a Bluetooth card that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 4 0 You can enable or disable the Bluetooth feature by pressing Fn F5 Some other virtual device drivers will be installed on demand when you use certain Bluetooth profiles for the first time To configure a Bluetooth device or manage connection settings you can use Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel by click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers To send data to a Bluetooth enabled device do the following 1 Press Fn F5 to enable the Bluetooth feature 2 Right click data that you want to send Chapter 2 Using your computer 33 3 Select Send To gt Bluetooth 4 Select a Bluetooth device and then follow the instructions on the screen Note If you use the wireless feature the 802 11 standard of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded To add a Bluetooth device do the following 1 Press Fn F5 and enable the Bluetooth feature 2 Click the Bluetooth icon from the Windows notification area and select Add a Device or Add a Bluetooth Device 3 Follow the instruction on the screen to establish the connection After you add a Bluetooth device double
69. an Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators The Directive determines the 158 User Guide framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com recycling Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada ATIS US amp Canada Only Battery recycling informatio
70. an external mouse to a USB connector you can use the external mouse simultaneously with the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad 26 User Guide Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad If you want to disable the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad do the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav 2 To disable the TrackPoint pointing device clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint To disable the touch pad clear the check box for Enable touch pad 3 Click OK Note You can also open the UltraNav properties window by clicking the UltraNav icon on the taskbar For details refer to the instructions in Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area on page 27 Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area For easy access to the UltraNav properties you can enable the display of the UltraNav in the Windows notification area To enable the display the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area do the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav In the Mouse Properties window click the UltraNav tab Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray Click OK or Apply Click Show hidden icons on the taskbar The UltraNav icon is displayed To add it to the taskbar permanently click Customize and proceed to customize the settings aR WwW DY Po
71. an interface called System Management BIOS Reference Specification SMBIOS V2 6 1 SMBIOS provides information about the hardware components of your system It is the responsibility of the BIOS to supply this database with information about itself and the devices on the system board This specification documents the standards for getting access to this BIOS information Preboot eXecution Environment Preboot eXecution Environment PXE technology makes your computer more manageable it is PXE 2 1 compliant by enabling it to boot load an operating system or another executable image from a server Your computer supports the personal computer functions that PXE requires For example with the appropriate LAN card your computer can be booted from the PXE server Note Remote Program Load RPL cannot be used with your computer Wake on LAN A network administrator can use Wake on LAN to turn on a computer from a management console When Wake on LAN is used with network management software many functions such as data transfer software updates and Flash updates of UEFI BIOS can be performed remotely without remote attendance This updating can be done after normal working hours and on weekends to save time and increase productivity Users are not interrupted during normal working hours and LAN traffic is kept to a minimum If a computer is turned on by the Wake on LAN function the Network boot sequence is used Asset ID EEPROM The Asse
72. an use the Bluetooth device If you select Enabled you can use the USB connectors If you select Enabled you can use the ExpressCard slot If you select Enabled you can use the optical disk drive If you select Enabled you can use the memory card slot SD card or MultiMediaCard If you select Enabled you can use the integrated camera If you select Enabled you can use the microphone internal external or line in If you select Enabled you can use the fingerprint reader Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface to activate the Intel AT module which is an optional anti theft service from Intel Note If you set the Intel AT module activation to Permanently Disabled you will be unable to enable this setting again This option is displayed only when the anti theft function is activated Advanced configuration 115 Table 5 Security menu items continued The Intel anti theft suspend screen will be displayed at next boot to enter the suspend mode Computrace e Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI e Enabled BIOS interface to activate the computrace module e Permanently Disabled Computrace is an optional monitoring service from Absolute Software Note If you set the computrace module activation to Permanently Disabled you will be unable to enable this setting again Startup menu To change the computer startup settings select Startup from the ThinkPad Setup main menu Atten
73. anager program You also can use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or do nothing mode by changing the settings in the Power Manager program e Hibernation By using this mode you can turn off your computer completely without saving files or exiting from any applications that are running When the computer enters hibernation all open applications folders and files are saved to the hard disk and then the computer turns off To enter hibernation press Fn F12 To resume your session press the power button for no more than four seconds When you are not using the wireless features such as Bluetooth or wireless LAN turn them off This will help conserve power To turn off the wireless features press Fn F5 Enabling the wakeup function If you put your computer into hibernation mode and the wakeup function is disabled this is the default setting the computer does not consume any power If the wakeup function is enabled it consumes a small amount of power To enable the function do the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security 2 Click Administrative Tools 3 Click Task Scheduler If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 From the left pane select the task folder for which you want to enable the wakeup function The scheduled tasks are displayed 5 Click a scheduled task and then click the Conditions tab
74. ance and does not completely mute either channel Problem There is no volume control for MIDI sound on the Volume Mixer window Solution Use the hardware volume control Problem The sound cannot be turned off completely even if you set the Master volume control at minimum Solution You can still hear some sound even though you have set the Master volume control at minimum To turn off the sound completely go to the Master volume control and select Mute speakers Problem When you connect a headphone to your computer while playing sound a speaker does not produce sound in the MULTI STREAM mode at Realtek HD Audio Manager Solution Once the headphone is attached the streaming is automatically redirected to it If you want to listen to sound from the speakers again be sure to set those speakers as the default device The procedure is as follows 1 Click Start gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon The Realtek HD Audio Manager window opens 3 Look at the playback devices If you have attached a headphone the headphone will be automatically set as the default device and the icon for that headphone will be checked 4 To set a different device as the default just double click the icon for those speakers That icon will now have a check mark 5 Play any sound by use of a music program such as Windows Media Player Ensure that sound comes from the speakers For details refer t
75. ation of Conformity 153 Union a 158 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance Battery recycling information for the United States statement on 154 and Canada woe eee 159 European Union Compliance to 5 the Battery recycling information tor Taiwan 159 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 154 German Class B compliance statement 154 Appendix C ENERGY STAR model Korea Class B compliance statement 155 information 161 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement 155 Japan compliance statement for products Appendix D Notices 163 which connect to the power mains with Trademarks 2 2 2 2 nn nn nn nn 164 rated current less than or re to 20 A per phase 155 Lenovo roade service ktonnaah fer Taiwan re wre ne 185 Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii iv User Guide Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury or cause your computer to fail Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging the base the palm rest and some other parts may become hot The temperature they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the level of charge in the battery Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort
76. ation to a stationary object to protect it from theft Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 95 ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 ga Ba GE A G DisplayPort connector Connect a display device H DVI connector Connect a monitor that supports Single Link DVI Note The DVI connector provides a digital interface only This connector can only be used with a computer that supports DVI connection established through docking stations EI DisplayPort connector Connect a display device EI DVI connector Connect a monitor that supports Single Link DVI Note The DVI connector provides a digital interface only This connector can be used with a computer that supports DVI via docking only H Ethernet connector Connect the docking station to an Ethernet LAN The indicator on the connector is the same as that on the computer Notes e You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector e You can use this connector for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T Ethernet connection Note If you attach your computer to the docking station and use an Ethernet connector use the Ethernet connector on the docking station not the one on the computer i USB connectors Connect USB 2 0 compatible devices Power jack Connect the ac power adapter EJ eSATA connectorvor USB 3 0 connector For ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 this is an eSATA connector for connecting eSATA device For the Mini Dock Plus Series 3 w
77. atures of the Rescue and Recovery workspace refer to the help information system of the program Notes 1 After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default settings you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 63 2 Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Creating and using a rescue medium With a rescue medium such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive Notes 1 The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system 2 The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical disk drives Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on different operating systems To create a rescue medium do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 In the Rescue and Recovery main window click
78. bar and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection e Access Connections Gauge states wireless LAN itl Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal itt Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor To improve signal strength move your system closer to the wireless access point i Ben Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is marginal 34 User Guide iu il Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent e Access Connections Gauge states wireless WAN ot No signal Signal level 1 oo Signal level 2 m Signal level 3 Access Connections icon and wireless status icon The Access Connections icon displays general connection status The wireless status icon displays the signal strength and status of your wireless connection You can find more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection either by opening Access Connections or by double clicking the Access Connections wireless status icon on the taskbar Note To display the Access Connections status icon and the wireless status icon in the system tray refer to the help information system of the Access Connections program e Access Connections icon states a No location profile is active or none exists Current location profile is disconnected a Current location profile
79. board and three click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard To move the pointer J on the screen you apply pressure to the nonslip cap on the pointing stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard the pointing stick itself does not move The speed at which the pointer moves depends on the pressure you apply to the pointing stick The functions of the right H and left E click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse The TrackPoint center button called the scroll bar enables you to scroll Web pages or documents in any direction with no need to use the graphic scroll bars on the side of the window If you are not familiar with the TrackPoint pointing device read the instructions that will help you get started 1 Place your hands in the typing position and press gently with either index finger on the pointing stick in the direction in which you want the pointer to move To move the pointer press the pointing stick away from you to move it up toward you to move it down to one side or the other to move it sideways Note The pointer might drift This is not a defect Stop using the TrackPoint pointing device for a few seconds the pointer will stop moving 2 To select and drag as required by your software press the left or right click button with either thumb and move the TrackPoint pointing stick Customizing the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device You can customize the TrackP
80. boot order list it is disabled Select the entry for it in the list and press the x key This moves the entry to the Boot priority order list Problem After setting a hard disk password on the hard disk drive of the computer you moved the drive to another computer Now you cannot unlock the hard disk password Solution Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm Computers older than yours may not support such a security function A solid state drive problem Problem When you compress files or folders by use of the data compression function in Windows and then decompress them the process of writing to or reading from the files or folders is slow Solution Apply the disk defragmentation tool in Windows for faster access to the data Optical drive problems Problem The optical drive such as a CD DVD or CD RW drive does not work Solution Ensure that the computer is turned on and a CD DVD or CD RW is properly loaded on the center pivot of the drive You should hear a click Ensure that the drive connector is firmly connected to the computer If you use an option that has a bay for installing the drive ensure that the option is firmly connected to the computer and works properly Ensure that the drive tray is firmly closed Ensure that the device drivers are correctly installed Problem You hear a noise from the drive when the CD DVD or CD RW is spinning Solution If the disc is not properly loaded on the c
81. can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions or until you get a suitable replacement Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage Service and upgrades Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product Note Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer Upgrades typically are referred to as options Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with a power cord always make Copyright Lenovo 2012 vii sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source If you have any questions or concerns contact the Customer Support Center Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other bod
82. ced Settings Click the Adapter tab Ensure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window oar WwW DY Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Note The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer Click the Properties button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation Check the Device status box and ensure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button Close the Properties window Click the Monitor tab Check whether the color quality is correctly set ensure that other information is also correct Click the Properties button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation Check the Device status box and ensure that the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button and follow the instructions on the screen e Problem Incorrect characters appear on the screen Solution Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced e Problem The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer Solution Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or over to turn off your computer then turn it on again e Problem Missing discolored or bright dots appear on
83. click the device from the device list to configure the profiles of that device For details about supported profiles see Wireless related information on page 151 For more information about using the Bluetooth feature refer to the Windows help information system and the Bluetooth help information system Using WiMAX Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built in wireless LAN card integrating WiMAX technology WiMAX a long range wireless data transmission technology based on the 802 16 standard provides you with a last time broadband connectivity similar to that offered by cable or ADSL but without the need to physically connect a cable to the personal computer To use the WiMAX feature start the Access Connections program Checking wireless connection status You can check your computer wireless connection status and wireless signal strength through the Access Connections gauge on the taskbar or through the Access Connections icon and wireless status icon on the taskbar Access Connections Gauge The Access Connections Gauge on the taskbar displays the signal strength and status of your wireless connection Note To display Access Connections Gauge on the taskbar see the help information system in the Access Connections program You can find more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection by opening Access Connections or by right clicking the Access Connections Gauge on the task
84. computer Finding ThinkPad options ai ThinkPad port replicators and decking stations Front view Rear view Attaching a port aplicatak or docking station Detaching a port replicator or docking station ai oe were Security feature 3 Using the system lock key Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 2 Installing a new operating system Before you begin in ns Installing the Windows 7 Sand system Installing device drivers Installing driver for the 4 in 1 Media ca reader Installing the fivet iot USB 3 0 Installing other device drivers and software ThinkPad Setup Main menu Config menu Date Time menu Security menu Startup menu ii User Guide Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 62 62 62 63 64 65 65 65 67 68 70 74 77 82 84 88 91 91 91 92 94 97 99 100 101 103 103 103 104 105 105 105 105 106 106 107 107 111 112 116 Restart menu Updating your system UEFI BIOS Using system management System management Setting management features Chapter 9 Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Getting the latest drivers using pes System Update Taking care of your computer a i Cleaning the cover of your computer Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting ak Computer stops
85. connectors locations of important product labels computer features specifications operating environment and preinstalled ThinkVantage Technologies and other software programs This chapter contains the following topics e Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators on page 1 e Locating important product information on page 9 e Features on page 12 e Specifications on page 13 e Operating environment on page 14 e ThinkVantage Technologies and software on page 14 Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators This section introduces the computer hardware features to give you the basic information you will need to start using the computer Front view Figure 1 ThinkPad L430 and L530 front view Integrated camera on some models H Built in microphone on some models EI Status indicators EI Power button E TrackPoint pointing stick H Fingerprint reader on some models Bluetooth card EJ Touch pad buttons EJ Touch pad Trackpoint buttons Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 Fn key PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN WiMAX card EEJ Volume control buttons Black button Ed Integrated camera on some models Some models have an integrated camera Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference For more information about how to use the camera see Using the integrated camera on page 40 H Built in microphone on some model
86. d Write down your password and keep it in a safe place Maintaining the fingerprint reader The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly e Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard pointed object e Scraping the surface of the reader with your fingernail or anything hard e Using or touching the reader with a dirty finger If you notice any of the following conditions gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry soft lint free cloth e The surface of the reader is dirty or stained e The surface of the reader is wet e The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint If your finger has any of the following conditions you may not be able to register or authenticate it e Your finger is wrinkled e Your finger is rough dry or injured e Your finger is very dry e Your finger is stained with dirt mud or oil e The surface of your finger is very different from when you enrolled your fingerprint e Your finger is wet Chapter 4 Security 55 e A finger is used that has not been enrolled To improve the situation try the following e Clean or wipe your hands to remove any excess dirt or moisture from the fingers e Enroll and use a different finger for authentication e f your hands are too dry apply lotion to them Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive As computers spread into every corner of life they p
87. d click Appearance and Personalization 2 Click Display for further configuration 3 Click Apply The change will take effect after you log off Connecting a projector or external display This topic provides information about connecting a projector or an external monitor Attaching an external monitor Your computer can support a maximum video resolution of up to 2048x1536 with an external monitor attached to the VGA connector or up to 2560x1600 with an external monitor attached to the Mini DisplayPort connector provided that the external monitor also supports that resolution For more details refer to the manuals provided with your monitor You can set any resolution for either the computer display or the external monitor When you use both at the same time the resolution of both is the same If you set a higher resolution for the computer display you can see only part of the screen at a time You can see other parts by moving the image with the TrackPoint pointing device or another pointing device You can move the display output to the computer display the external monitor or both in the Display Settings window by pressing Fn F7 Connecting an external monitor To attach an external monitor do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the VGA connector or the Mini DisplayPort connector 2 Connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Change the display output location by pressing
88. d help during the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period e Problem determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem e Lenovo hardware repair If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service 148 User Guide e Engineering change management Occasionally there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller if authorized by Lenovo will make selected Engineering Changes ECs available that apply to your hardware The following items are not covered e Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Note All warranted parts contain a 7 character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX Identification of software problem sources Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that applies to your Lenovo hardware product refer to the Safety Warranty and Setup Guid
89. d the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded Setting up the Wireless LAN connection To use the built in wireless networking card the 802 11 standard to communicate start the Access Connections program See Accessing ThinkVantage applications on page 14 Note Before you start setting up wireless networking connections by using Access Connections obtain a Network Name SSID and your encryption information from your network administrator Establishing wireless WAN connections Wireless Wide Area Network wireless WAN enables you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area such as a city or an entire country by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built in wireless WAN card integrating some wireless WAN technologies such as 1xEV DO HSPA 3G or GPRS You can connect to the Internet or your company network with the built in wireless WAN card and the configuration utility to make a wireless WAN connection and monitor its status Note Wireless WAN service is provided by authorized service providers in some countries To find the location of the wireless WAN antenna on your computer refer to Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas on page 152 To use the wireless WAN feature start the Access Connections progr
90. date device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed 10 Profile your machine at http www lenovo com support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions 11 Keep up to date for device drivers on other non Lenovo hardware You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues 12 Keep a log book Entries might include major hardware or software changes driver updates minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved the minor issues 13 If you ever need to run a recovery on your computer to return the preload onto the machine the following tips might help along the way e Remove all external devices such as the printer keyboard and so on e Ensure that your battery is charged and that you have the ac power connected e Boot into the UEFI BIOS and load the default settings e Restart the computer and start the recovery operation e f your computer uses discs as the recovery media do not remove the disc from the drive until prompted to do so 14 For suspected hard disk drive issues refer to Diagnosing problems on page 127 and run a diagnostic test of the drive before you call the Customer Support Center If your computer does not start up Copyright Lenovo 2012 121 download the files to create a bootable self test media from the following Web site http www lenovo com hddtest Run the test and record any messages or error codes If the test
91. default settings you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 63 2 Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system data files software programs and personal settings You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup e Ina protected area of your hard disk drive e Onan attached external USB hard disk drive e Ona network drive e On recordable discs a recordable optical disk drive is required for this option After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive restore only the selected files or restore only the Windows operating system and applications Performing a backup operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program do the following 60
92. des information about operating environment of your computer Environment e Maximum altitude without pressurization 3048 m 10 000 ft e Temperature At altitudes up to 2438 m 8000 ft Operating 5 0 C to 35 0 C 41 F to 95 F Storage 5 0 C to 43 0 C 41 F to 109 F At altitudes above 2438 m 8000 ft Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition 31 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F e Relative humidity Operating 8 to 80 Storage 5 to 95 If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Keep electrical appliances such as an electric fan radio high powered speakers air conditioner and microwave oven away from your computer because the strong magnetic fields generated by these appliances can damage the monitor and data on the hard disk or solid state drive Do not place any beverages on top of or beside the computer or other attached devices If liquid is spilled on or in the computer or an attached device a short circuit or other damage might occur Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage ThinkVantage Technologies and software ThinkVantage Technologies and some other software programs are preinstalled on your computer to help you work more easily and securely Note To learn more about ThinkVantag
93. e Technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo go to http www lenovo com support Accessing ThinkVantage applications This section provides information about how to access ThinkVantage applications on the Windows 7 operating system 14 User Guide You can access applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program or from Control Panel e Accessing applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Click Start gt All Programs gt 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 represon eoe Note Depending on your computer model some of the applications might not be available e Accessing applications from Control Panel Click Start gt 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 i
94. e battery with a charged one e Problem The computer display remains blank after you press Fn to return from sleep mode Solution Check whether an external monitor was disconnected or turned off while the computer was in sleep mode If you disconnected or turned off the external monitor connect it or turn it on before resuming the computer from the sleep mode When resuming the computer from the sleep mode without attaching the external monitor or turning it on and the computer display remains blank press Fn F7 to bring up the computer display e Problem The computer does not return from sleep mode or the sleep indicator stays on and the computer does not work Solution If the system does not return from sleep mode it may have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the sleep indicator If the sleep indicator is on your computer is in sleep mode Connect the ac power adapter to the computer then press Fn If the sleep indicator is off your computer is in hibernation mode or power off state Connect the ac power adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system may stop responding and you may not be able to turn off the computer In this case you need to reset the computer If you have not saved your data it may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds
95. e been disabled To update the driver right click the highlighted adapter 3 Click Update Driver Software and then follow the instructions on the screen The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting If you configured the adapter for full duplex ensure that the switch port is also configured for full duplex Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections You have installed all networking software that is necessary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software e Problem The adapter stops working for no apparent reason Solution The network driver files may be corrupt or missing Update the driver by referring to the Solution description for the procedure to ensure that the correct device driver is installed in the preceding problem e Problem If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use the a speed of 1000 Mbps the connection fails or errors occur Solution Use Category 5 wiring and ensure that the network cable is securely connected Connect to a 1000 BASE T hub switch not 1000 BASE X e Problem Your computer is a Fast Ethernet model and you use the speed of 100 Mbps but the connection fails or errors occur Solution Use Category 5 wiring and ensure that the network cable is securely connected Connect to a 100 BASE TX hub switch not 100 BASE T4 e Problem The Wa
96. e equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Appendix A Regulatory information 153 Responsible Party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 Phone Number 919 294 5900 FE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product i
97. e of the problem e Can the problem be reproduced If so how Record system information The serial number label is on the bottom of your computer Record the machine type and the serial number e What is the name of your Lenovo product e What is the machine type e What is the serial number Getting help and service If you need help service technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you This section contains information Copyright Lenovo 2012 147 about where to go for additional information about Lenovo and our products what to do if you experience a problem with your computer and whom to call for service should it be necessary Information about your computer and preinstalled software if any is available in the documentation that comes with your computer That documentation includes printed books online books readme files and help files In addition information about Lenovo products is available on the World Wide Web Microsoft Service Packs are the latest software source for Windows product updates They are available through Web download connection charges might apply or through disc For more specific information and links please go to http www microsoft com Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your Lenovo preloaded Microsoft Windows
98. e or imply that only that Lenovo product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to Lenovo United States Inc 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this docume
99. e that came with your computer If possible be near your computer when you make your call in case the technical assistance representative needs to help you resolve a computer problem Please ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates run diagnostics and recorded information before you call When calling for technical assistance please have the following information available e Machine Type and Model e Serial numbers of your computer monitor and other components or your proof of purchase e Description of the problem e Exact wording of any error messages e Hardware and software configuration information for your system Telephone numbers For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region go to http www lenovo com support phone or refer to the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that comes with your computer Phone numbers are subject to change without notice The latest phone numbers are available at http www lenovo com support phone If the number for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period you can purchase additional services such as support for Lenovo and non Lenovo hardware operating systems and application programs network setup and configuration service upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installations service
100. e turned off for an extended period of time you can prevent battery power from draining by removing the battery See Power management on page 27 Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk or solid state drive e Study the Chapter 4 Security on page 47 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use e Before you dispose of the data on the hard disk or the solid state drive be sure to read Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 56 Getting connected in different locations is a challenge e To troubleshoot a wireless networking issue go to http www lenovo com support faq e Take advantage of the networking features by use of the Access Connection program e To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer see Wireless connections on page 32 e To travel more confidently be sure to check the tips in Traveling with your computer on page 45 e Press Fn F5 or use the wireless radio switch to enable or disable the wireless features Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often e Ensure that you follow the procedure in Attaching an external monitor on page 36 e With the Extend desktop function you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor Need to attach or replace a device e See Chapter 6 Replacing devices on page 65
101. ect an external stereo headphone Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 93 Rear view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3 0 Power jack Connect the ac power adapter EI Ethernet connector Connect the port replicator to an Ethernet LAN The indicator on the connector is the same as that on the computer Notes e You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector e You can use this connector for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T Ethernet connection Note If you attach your computer to the port replicator and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the port replicator not the one on the computer EJ USB connectors Connect USB 2 0 compatible devices EJ USB 2 0 connector on the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 or USB 3 0 connector on the Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3 0 Connect compatible USB devices H External monitor connector Connect an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the port replicator and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the port replicator not the one on the computer i Security keyhole Use a security cable lock that fits this keyhole to lock your port replicator to a stationary object to protect it from theft 94 User Guide ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 HH BOBG BE g Power jack Connect the ac power adapter H DisplayPort connec
102. ed launch point is available on the desktop after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time e Press the black button if your keyboard has one To locate the black button see Front view on page 1 Note The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program you can download it from http www lenovo com simpletap System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up to date by downloading and installing software packages ThinkVantage applications device drivers UEFI BIOS updates and other third party applications 18 User Guide Chapter 2 Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components It contains the following topics e Register your computer on page 19 e Frequently asked questions on page 19 e Special keys and buttons on page 21 e Using the UltraNav pointing device on page 24 e Power management on page 27 e Connecting to the network on page 31 e Presentations and multimedia on page 36 e Using audio features on page 39 e Using the integrated camera on page 40 e Using the optical disk drive on page 41 e Using an ExpressCard or a flash media card on page 41 Register your computer When you register your computer informa
103. elp information system of the program Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses The antivirus program is designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates For more information about how to use your antivirus software refer to the help system of your antivirus software Chapter 4 Security 57 58 User Guide Chapter 5 Recovery overview This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo It contains the following topics e Creating and using recovery media on page 59 e Performing backup and recovery operations on page 60 e Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 61 e Creating and using a rescue medium on page 62 e Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 63 e Solving recovery problems on page 64 Notes 1 There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software or hardware related problem Some methods vary depending on the type of your operating system 2 The product on the recovery media may be used only for the following purposes e Restore the product preinstalled on your computer e Re
104. em starts up from a different drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer 116 User Guide 2 Turn on the computer then while the ThinkPad logo is displayed press F12 3 Select the device you want to start first Note The Boot menu will be displayed when the system cannot boot from any devices or the operating system cannot be found The following table lists the Startup menu items Notes e Default values are in boldface e On each submenu press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option e Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features Table 6 Startup menu items Boot See Changing the startup sequence on page 116 Network Boot Select the boot device when the system wakes from LAN If Wake on LAN is enabled the network administrator can turn on all of the computers in a LAN remotely by use of network management software UEFI Legacy Boot e Both Select system boot capability e UEFI Only e Both The system will boot e Legacy Only following the UEFI Legacy Boot Priority setting UEFI Only The system will boot from the UEFI enabled operating system Legacy Only The system will boot from any operating system other than the UEFI enabled operating system Note If you select UEFI Only the system cannot boot from the bootable devices that do not have the UEFI enabled operating system DEEUESSACY BESSERE VER First Select priorit
105. enabled and configured correctly Realtek High Definition Audio e Problem Recordings made by using the Microphone input are not loud enough Solution Ensure that Microphone Boost is turned on and set by doing the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound Click the Recording tab in the Sound window Select Microphone and click the Properties button Click the Levels tab and move the Microphone Boost slider upwards Click OK NO 1 gt W PY Notes The names of windows or fields are slightly different depending on the operating system you use For details about controlling volume refer to your Windows online help e Problem A volume or balance slider cannot be moved Solution The slider might be grayed out This means that its position is fixed by the hardware and cannot be changed e Problem The volume sliders do not stay in place when some audio applications are used Solution It is normal for the sliders to change position when certain sound applications are used The applications are aware of the Volume Mixer window and are allowed to change the settings themselves An example is the Windows Media Player Usually the application has sliders available to control the sound from within the application 138 User Guide Problem The balance slider cannot completely mute one channel Solution The control is designed to compensate for minor differences in bal
106. enables the e 5 minutes computer to enter a lower power state after the specified time in sleep e 15 minutes state And it takes only e 30 minutes seconds to resume normal operation e 2 minutes e 10 minutes e 1 hour e 2 hours e 3 hours unmanageable key combinations are pressed Serial ATA SATA SATA Controller Mode e Compatibility Select SATA controller Option e AHCI operation mode Core Multi Processing e Disabled Enable or disable additional e Enabled execution core units within a CPU Beep and Alarm Password Beep e Disabled Enable this option to have e Enabled a beep sound when the system is waiting for a power on hard disk or supervisor password Different beeps will sound when the entered password matches or does not match the configured password Keyboard Beep e Enabled Enable or disable the e Disabled keyboard beep when Note If you are using a computer with a single core processor this item is not available Intel Hyper Threading e Disabled Enable or disable additional Technology e Enabled logical processors within a processor core Date Time menu If you need to set the current date and time of your computer select Date Time from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following submenu is displayed e System Date e System Time Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 111 To change the date and time do the following 1 Using the up and down arrow keys to select the item to change the date or time 2
107. end desktop With it you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor You can also display different desktop images on each monitor 38 User Guide You can use the Extend desktop function without changing any settings If the function does not work refer to Enabling the Extend desktop function on page 39 to enable it Considerations for using the Extend desktop function e If you want to show DOS full screen while in the Extend desktop mode only the primary display shows DOS the other display is blacked out If your computer has the Intel display adapter you can designate the other display as the primary display Do the following 1 Press Ctrl Alt F12 The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel window opens 2 Select Advanced Mode and click OK 3 Click Multiple Display 4 Select the desired display as the primary display e When an application using the DirectDraw or the Direct3D is played in full screen mode it is shown only on the primary display e You cannot use the display switching function when you are in the Extend desktop mode Enabling the Extend desktop function To enable the Extend desktop function do the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 Press Fn F7 then select Extend To change the resolution for each monitor do the following 1 Right click on the deskt
108. enter pivot of the drive it may rub against the drive cover and make a noise Ensure that the disc is loaded properly in the drive Problem The disc tray of the optical drive does not come out at once when you press the eject button Solution The empty disc tray may not come out as quickly as you expect but the delay is normal When no disc is in the optical drive the drive is automatically turned off to save energy Then when you press the eject button it takes a little while to turn on the optical drive and pull out the disc tray If you need to pull out the tray immediately press the eject button again Problem The tray does not open even if you press the eject button Solution When your computer is not turned on pressing the eject button does not cause the drive tray to open Ensure that the computer is turned on and that the drive connector is firmly connected to the computer If the tray still does not open ensure that the computer is running and insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole The tray will open Problem An optical medium such as a CD a DVD or a CD RW cannot be read Solution Ensure that the disc is not dirty If it is clean it with a cleaner kit Test another disc If the computer can read the other disc the first one might be defective Ensure that the disc is loaded on the center pivot of the drive with the label side up You should hear a click Ensure that the forma
109. er 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 67 4 Locate the SIM card slot inside the battery compartment Gently push the card to remove it from the computer 5 Hold the new card with the metal contact facing upward and going into the slot first Then insert the card firmly into the slot until you hear a click 6 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive Before you start print these instructions When replacing the drive be sure to follow the precautions Attention The hard disk drive or solid state drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Observe the following guidelines e Replace the hard disk drive or solid state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and slot of the hard disk drive or solid state drive are not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping e Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shocks e Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive 68 User Guide e Do not touch the connector e Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off e Never remove the drive while the computer is operatin
110. er as a guide to align the docking connector on your computer as you attach the docking station 92 User Guide i Docking station connector This is where you attach your computer System lock key Use the system lock key to lock the eject button When the eject button is locked you cannot attach your computer to or remove it from the docking station ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 A n H p EJ Power button Press this button to turn the computer on or off H Key lock indicator This indicator lights when the system lock key is in the locked position When the system lock key is in the locked position the eject button of the docking station is locked you cannot attach or remove your computer EJ Docking station indicator This indicator lights when your computer is docked El Eject button Press this button to release the computer from the docking station H Sliding adjuster Use the sliding adjuster as a guide to align the docking connector on your computer as you attach the docking station H Docking station connector This is where you attach your computer System lock key Use the system lock key to lock the eject button When the eject button is locked you cannot attach your computer to or remove it from the docking station EJ Microphone jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter Use it to connect an external microphone EZ Headphone jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter Use it to conn
111. er is completely unresponsive you cannot use the UltraNav pointing device or the keyboard do the following 1 Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off After the computer is turned off restart by pressing the power button If the computer does not turn on continue with step 2 Note Do not remove the battery and ac power adapter to reset the computer Copyright Lenovo 2012 127 2 While the computer is turned off remove all power sources from the computer battery and the ac power adapter Hold down the power button for 10 seconds Plug in the ac power adapter while keeping the battery out of the computer If the computer does not turn back on continue with step 3 Note Once the computer starts up and enters the Windows environment use the proper shutdown procedure to turn the computer off Once the computer is off reattach the battery and restart the computer If the computer does not start with the battery reattached remove the battery and again start with step 2 If the computer starts with ac power but does not start when the battery is attached call the Customer Support Center for support 3 While the computer is off remove all sources of power battery and the ac power adapter Remove all external devices that are attached to your computer keyboard mouse printer scanner and so on Repeat step 2 If step 2 is unsuccessful continue with step 4 Note The following steps involve removing static se
112. ers that have hearing vision and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer experience 44 User Guide Assistive technologies enable users to access information in the most appropriate way Some of these technologies are already provided in your operating system Others can be purchased through vendors or accessed through the World Wide Web http www lenovo com healthycomputing Assistive technologies Some accessibility technologies are available through the Accessibility Options program Depending on your operating system the number of accessibility options available varies In general accessibility options enhance the way users with hearing vision or mobility limitations navigate and use their computer For example some users might not have the fine motor skills required to use a mouse or select key combinations Other users might require larger fonts or high contrast display modes In some cases magnifiers and built in speech synthesizers are available For detailed information about each of these features consult the Microsoft help information system To use the Accessibility Options program click Start gt Control Panel gt Ease of Access gt Ease of Access Center Screen reader technologies Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software application interfaces help information systems and a variety of online documents However in the case where a screen reader cannot read documents the docume
113. ess regulatory notices For more information about the wireless regulatory notices refer to the ThinkPad Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer If your computer is shipped without the ThinkPad Regulatory Notice you can find it on the Web site http www lenovo com ThinkPadUserGuides Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad L430 and L530 machine type 2464 2465 2466 2468 2469 2475 2478 2479 2481 and 2485 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning th
114. essage before the operating system loads follow the appropriate corrective actions for POST error messages If you receive an error message while the operating system is loading the desktop configuration after the POST is completed check the following items 1 Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support and search for the error message 2 Go to the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http support microsoft com and search for the error message Sleep and hibernation problems e Problem The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly Solution If the processor overheats the computer automatically enter sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components Check the settings for sleep mode using Power Manager e Problem The computer enters sleep mode the sleep indicator turns on immediately after Power on self test Solution Ensure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range Refer to Operating environment on page 14 If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 141 e Problem The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off Solution The battery power is getting low Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet or replace th
115. ets Attach signal cables to connectors 3 Remove signal cables from connectors Attach power cords to outlets 4 Remove all cables from devices Turn devices ON The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to the computer The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all other electrical cables have been connected to the computer Laser compliance statement A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure xiv User Guide Mroancen Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Liquid crystal display LCD notice CAUTION The liquid crystal display LCD is made of glass and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands i
116. for more information about replacing the devices of your computer e See Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer on page 91 for more information about enhancing the features of your computer You have been using your computer for some time already and it is getting slower e Read the topic General tips for preventing problems on page 121 e Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled software See Diagnosing problems on page 127 e Also Performing backup and recovery operations on page 60 is provided on your computer hard disk or solid state drive For more information see Chapter 5 Recovery overview on page 59 Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this online help when necessary e Installing a new operating system on page 103 e Computer stops responding on page 127 e Power problems on page 140 20 User Guide Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons to help you work more easily and effectively Function key combinations To use the Fn key combinations press and hold the Fn key ff then press one of the function keys H Release both keys Power conservation Fn F4 Put your computer into sleep mode To return to normal operation press the Fn key only If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode change the settings in the Power Manager program
117. g in sleep or hibernation mode To replace the hard disk drive or solid state drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen the screws that secure the cover of the slot and remove the cover 6 Remove the hard disk drive or solid state drive by lifting its right side Chapter 6 Replacing devices 69 7 Insert the hard disk or solid state drive into the slot 8 Slide the hard disk drive or solid state drive firmly into place 10 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the keyboard Before you start print these instructions nanoen Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot 70 User Guide Removing a keyboard To remove the keyboard do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for three to five minutes to let the computer cool before you start the following procedures 2 Ensure to remove any card inserted in the Media card reader Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Repl
118. g the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection Asics Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Attention Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card To replace or install the PCI Express Mini Card do the following 84 User Guide 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Before you start the following procedures wait for three to five minutes to let the computer cool 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen the screw and remove the cover 5 If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card use it to disconnect the antenna cables from the card If no such tool is included pick up the antenna cables with your fingers and gently unplug them Chapter 6 Replacing devices 85 6 Remove the screws and the card pops up 7 Remove the card 86 User Guide 8 Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket Chapter 6 Replacing devices 87 10 Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Ex
119. grams open one of the programs and start the photographing video capturing or videoconferencing function Then the camera will start automatically and the green camera in use indicator will turn on For more information about using the camera with a program refer to the documentation that came with the program If you do not want the camera to be launched automatically when you press Fn F6 or when you use a program press Fn F6 to open the Communications Settings window and click the Hide my video image button to disable the camera Configuring camera settings You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs such as adjusting the quality of the video output To configure the camera settings do the following 1 Press Fn F6 The Communications Settings window opens 2 Click the Manage Settings button The Communications Utility window is displayed 40 User Guide 3 In the Communications Utility window configure the camera settings depending on your individual needs Adjusting the video output of your camera You can adjust the quality of the video output of your camera by changing the settings for image quality and frame rate in the camera properties window The following values are available Speed Priority This is the default setting It gives you a faster frame rate for the best real time video conferencing during the day However at night or in a dark environment the image does not have the best quality Balance
120. h a three pronged plug This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet This is a safety feature Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet Power supply statement Mancen Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician External devices CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on
121. he Fn key again Display Boot Display Device ThinkPad LCD Select the display device Analog VGA that is to be activated at boot time This selection Digital on ThinkPad is effective for boot time Digital 1 on dock password prompt and ThinkPad Setup Digital 2 on dock Digital on Thinkpad is the Mini DisplayPort connector on your computer Digial 1 on dock and Digital 2 on dock is DisplayPort connector or DVI connector on a docking station Graphics Device e Integrated Graphics Integrated Graphics will NVIDIA Opti achieve longer battery life 2 BEER NVIDIA Optimus runs as Integrated Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics is enabled on demand Note NVIDIA Optimus should only be selected if you are using a Windows 7 model OS Detection for NVIDIA e Disabled The system BIOS Optimus e Enabled automatically switches the Graphics Device setting to NVIDIA Optimus if the operating system Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 109 Table 4 Config menu items continued 110 User Guide Intel SpeedStep technology Intel SpeedStep mounted models only Optical Drive Speed CPU Power Management PCI Express Power Management Express Card Speed Power On with AC Attach Disabled Enabled High Performance Normal Silent Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Generation 1 Automatic Disabled Enabled Comments supports the feature and to Integrated Graphics if the operating system does not s
122. he Rescue and Recovery workspace opens The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you to reinstall selected factory installed applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications To reinstall selected application programs do the following 1 Turn on your computer Open the C SWTOOLS folder Open the APPS folder In it are several subfolders named for the various preinstalled applications Open the subfolder for the application you are reinstalling a A WwW N Double click Setup and then follow the on screen steps to reinstall the program Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Attention When you reinstall device drivers you are changing the current configuration of your computer Reinstall device drivers only when it is necessary to correct a problem with your computer To reinstall a device driver for a factory installed device do the following 1 Turn on your computer 2 Open the C SWTOOLS folder 3 Open the DRIVERS folder Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders named for the various devices installed in your computer for example AUDIO and VIDEO 4 Open the subfolder for the device 5 Reinstall the device driver by one of the following methods e Inthe subfolder for the de
123. he battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer y Dancer Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation bancer Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards ninen There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly placed The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of Replace only with a battery of the same type To avoid possible injury or death Do not 1 throw or immerse into water 2 allow it to heat to more than 100 C 212 F or 3 attempt to repair or disassemble it Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards Connecting to the network Your computer has one or more network adapters for connecting to the Internet and to your company s wired LAN or wireless LAN network Chapter 2 Using your computer 31 Note Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a built in wireless WAN card enabling you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks Ethernet connections You can connect to a local network or a broadband connection by use of the Ethernet feature built into your computer To connect to a network through Ethernet you can use the Access Con
124. imed upon end of life per this Directive Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Japan recycling statements Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused computers and monitors For details visit the Lenovo Web site at http Awww lenovo com services_warranty jp ja recycle pcrecycle Pursuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources the collecting and recycling of home used computers and monitors by the manufacturer
125. information about the computer features Processor See the system properties of your computer To view the system properties of your computer click Start right click Computer then click Properties Memory Double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM Storage device e 2 5 inch 7 mm height or 9 5 mm height hard disk drive e 2 5 inch 7 mm height solid state drive e mSATA solid state drive on some models Display The color display uses the Thin Film Transistor TFT technology e ThinkPad L430 models Size 14 0 inches Resolution LCD Up to 1366 x 768 or 1600 x 900 depending on the model External monitor Up to 2560 x 1600 e ThinkPad L530 models Size 15 6 inches Resolution LCD Up to 1366 x 768 or 1600 x 900 depending on the model External monitor Up to 2560 x 1600 e Integrated camera e Built in microphone Keyboard e 84 key 85 key or 89 key e UltraNav pointin device TrackPoint pointing device and touch pad e Black button e Fn key function e Volume control buttons e Speaker mute button e Microphone mute button Interface e External monitor connector VGA and Mini DisplayPort connectors 12 User Guide e Combo audio jack stereo headphone or headset e USB connectors USB 3 0 supported e Always On USB connector e RJ45 Ethernet connector e 4 in 1 digital media card reader e ExpressCard slot on some models e Mini PCI ExpressCard slot for Wireless
126. install the product e Modify the product using the Additional Files Notes To prevent potential performance risks or unexpected behavior that might be caused by the new hard disk drive technology it is recommended that you use one of the following back up software programs e ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery version 4 3 or later e Symantec Norton Ghost version 15 0 or later Notes To use this program do the following 1 Click Start gt Run The Run window opens 2 Type cmd in the field Then click OK 3 Type ghost align 1mb and press Enter e Acronis True Image 2010 or later e Paragon Backup amp Recovery 10 Suit or later Paragon Backup amp Recovery 10 Home or later Creating and using recovery media You can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Recovery media are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precautionary measure it is important to create recovery media as early as possible Note The recovery operations you can perform using recovery media vary depending on the operating system from which the recovery media were created The recovery media might contain a boot medium and a data medium Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one data medium so it is important that you store the recovery media in a safe place
127. internal solid state drive or hard disk drive Refer to the procedures in Power on password on page 48 and Hard disk passwords on page 48 For security a longer password is recommended 2 To provide reliable security for UEFI BIOS use the security chip and a security application with a Trusted Platform Module TPM management feature Refer to Setting the security chip on page 53 Note Microsoft Windows 7 operating system supports the TPM management feature 3 If a Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid state drive is installed in your computer be sure to protect the contents of your computer memory from unauthorized access by use of drive encryption software such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption which is supported in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of the Windows 7 operating system See Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption on page 52 4 Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer ensure to delete data stored on it Refer to Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 56 Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption To help protect your computer against unauthorized access be sure to use drive encryption software such as Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption is an integral security feature of the Windows 7 operating system It is supported in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of the Wind
128. ion you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refresh rate on the secondary display Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 137 Solution Change the resolution depth to lower settings for the primary display Refer to the Solution for The Extend desktop function does not work above e Problem The screen position on the external monitor is incorrect when that monitor is set for a high resolution Solution Sometimes when you use a high resolution such as 1600x1200 the image is shifted to left or right on the screen To correct this first ensure that your external monitor supports the display mode that is the resolution and the refresh rate that you have set If it does not set a display mode that the monitor supports If it does support the display mode you have set go to the setup menu for the monitor itself and adjust the settings there Usually the external monitor has buttons for access to the setup menu For details see the documentation that comes with the computer Audio problems e Problem Wave or MIDI sound does not play correctly Solution Ensure the built in audio device is configured correctly by doing the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 Double click Sound video and game controllers 5 Ensure the following device is
129. ith USB 3 0 this is a USB 3 0 connector for connecting a USB compatible device Eq External monitor connector Connect an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the docking station and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the docking station not the one on the computer 96 User Guide EQ Security keyhole Use a security cable lock that fits this keyhole to lock your docking station to a stationary object to protect it from theft Attaching a port replicator or docking station Notes e Before you attach the computer to a supported port replicator or docking station disconnect an ac power adapter from the computer e f your computer is operating ensure that it has finished any operations involving devices that are connected to a USB connector Also ensure that any connection to an Ethernet connector has been disconnected e The following illustrations are for the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 The procedure is the same for other docking stations For part replicators start from step 2 To attach your computer to a port replicator or docking station do the following 1 Ensure that the system lock key is in place and in the unlocked horizontal position and that the mechanical lock has been detached Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 97 3 Put your computer on the platform of the port replicator or docking station and ensure that the top left corner of the computer is alig
130. ke on LAN feature is not working Solution Ensure that Wake on LAN is enabled in ThinkPad Setup If it is check with your LAN administrator for the necessary settings e Problem Your computer cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps Instead it connects at 100 Mbps Solution Try another cable 132 User Guide Ensure that the link partner is set to auto negotiate Ensure that the switch is 802 3ab compliant gigabit over copper A wireless LAN problem Problem You cannot connect to the network using the built in wireless network card Solution Ensure that your wireless LAN driver is the latest version installed Check the Web site and confirm the driver version supported by the Access Connections program is the latest documented in the readme file Ensure that your computer is within range of a wireless access point Ensure that the wireless radio is enabled by double clicking the Access Connections icon on the taskbar Note Click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons The Access Connections icon is displayed For more information about the icon see the help information system of the Access Connections program Check the Network Name SSID and your encryption information Use the Access Connection program to verify this case sensitive information A wireless WAN problem Message Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in Power off and remove the WAN card Solution The WAN card is not suppo
131. l implants or body worn electronic medical devices such as pace makers e In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization Such as airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use integrated wireless cards prior to turning on the computer Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas ThinkPad models feature an integrated diversity antenna system built into the display for optimal reception enabling wireless communication wherever you are The following shows the location of each built in wireless antenna Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Main The main antenna connected to the wireless LAN or WiMAX feature is located at the top left corner of the computer display H Wireless WAN antenna Auxiliary 152 User Guide If your computer comes with a wireless WAN feature its auxiliary transmitter antenna is located at the top left side of the computer display EJ Wireless WAN antenna Main If your computer comes with a wireless WAN feature its main transmitter antenna is located at the top right side of the computer display EJ Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary The auxiliary antenna connected to the wireless LAN or WiMAX feature is located at the top right corner of the computer display Locating wirel
132. low the correct procedure in installing the operating system or application program If you did have the external monitor serviced Problem The Extend desktop function does not work Solution Enable the Extend desktop function by doing the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor and the computer 3 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution 4 Click the Monitor 2 icon 5 Select Extend these displays for Multiple displays 6 Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display 7 Select the Resolution of the primary display 8 Click the Monitor 2 icon for the external monitor 9 Select the Resolution of the secondary display 10 Set the relative position of the each monitor by dragging its icon You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other 11 Click OK to apply the changes Note To change the color settings right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click Advanced Settings select the Monitor tab then set Colors Problem Display switching does not work Solution If you use the Extend desktop function disable it and change the display output location If a DVD movie or a video clip is playing stop the playback close the application and then change the display output location Problem If you use the Extend desktop funct
133. ls e Fn F10 Previous track scene e Fn F11 Play or pause e Fn F12 Next track scene Other functions e Fn F3 Locks your computer e Fn B Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard e Fn P Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard e Fn S Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard e Fn K Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard e Fn Spacebar Not supported on your computer Note Though your keyboard comes with a ThinkLight icon on the space key the ThinkLight light function is not available on ThinkPad L430 and L530 models 22 User Guide Volume and mute buttons You can adjust the sound level of your computer by using the following three buttons u B Speaker mute button Press this key to mute the sound of your computer If you mute the sound and then turn off your computer the sound will remain muted when you turn on your computer again To turn on the sound press the speaker mute button again or press the volume control button H Volume control button Press this key to quickly adjust the volume of the sound from your computer EJ Microphone mute button Press this key to mute or unmute all of the recording devices Setting the volume To adjust the output volume or the recording volume do the following 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound The Sound window opens 2 Click the Playback tab o
134. m Getting the latest drivers from the Web site You can download and install updated device drivers from the Lenovo Web site by doing the following 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers 3 Find your computer entry and click it 4 Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software Getting the latest drivers using ThinkVantage System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your system up to date Update packages are stored on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site Update packages can contain applications device drivers UEFI BIOS flashes or software updates When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer the installed operating system and the language of the operating system to determine what updates are available for your computer The System Update program then displays a list of update packages and categorizes each update as critical recommended and optional to help you understand the importance You have complete control of which updates to download and install After you select the update packages you want the System Update program automatically downloads and installs the updates without any further intervention from you The System Update program is preinstalled on your computer and is ready to run
135. m The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is short Solution Discharge and recharge the battery pack If your battery operating time is still short use a new battery pack Problem The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack Solution The surge protector in the battery pack might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again Problem The battery pack cannot be charged Solution You cannot charge the battery when it is too hot If the battery feels hot remove it from the computer and allow it to cool to room temperature After it cools reinstall it and recharge the battery If it still cannot be charged have it serviced An ac power adapter problem Problem The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the working electrical outlet but the power adapter power plug icon is not displayed on the taskbar Also the ac power indicator does not light up Solution Do the following 1 Ensure that the connection of the ac power adapter is correct For instructions on connecting the ac power adapter see Safty Warranty and Setup Guide that comes with your computer If the connection of the ac power adapter is correct turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and remove the main battery Reinstall the battery and reconnect the ac power adapter then turn on the computer If the power adapter icon still is no
136. m refer to the help information system Understanding the power saving modes There are several modes that you can use at any time to conserve power This section introduces each mode and gives tips on the effective use of the battery power Introducing the power saving modes e Screen blank The computer display requires considerable battery power To put the computer into screen blank mode right click the battery gauge from the Windows notification area and select Power off display e Sleep In sleep mode your work is saved to memory and then the solid state drive or the hard disk drive and the computer display are turned off When your computer wakes up your work is restored within seconds To put your computer into sleep mode press Fn F4 To return from sleep mode press Fn key Depending on the computer model your computer might support the 30 Day Standby function When this function is enabled the computer consumes even less power in the sleep mode and takes only seconds to resume normal operation when you press the power button To enable the 30 Day Standby function do the following 1 Open the Power Manager program and switch to the advanced view 2 Click the Global Power Settings tab and select Enable 30 Day Standby 3 Click Apply The 30 Day Standby function will take effect the next time you start your computer For more information about the 30 Day Standby function refer to the help information system of the Power M
137. might increase the risk of overheating Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 F Copyright Lenovo 2012 xiii Electrical current safety information Avice Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not use your computer during a lightning storm Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product Whenever possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords battery pack and all the cables before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Do not use you computer until all internal parts enclosures are fastened into place Never use the computer when internal parts and circuits are exposed Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect To disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 1 Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices 2 First remove power cords from outl
138. mmediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes if any symptoms are present after washing get medical care Note For products with mercury containing fluorescent lamps for example non LED the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display LCD contains mercury dispose of according to local state or federal laws Using headphones or earphones If your computer has both a headphone connector and an audio out connector always use the headphone connector for headphones also called a headset or earphones CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level Therefore to protect your hearing adjust the equalizer to an appropriate level Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332 2 The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN 50332 2 Sub clause 7 This specification limits the computer s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV To help protect against hearing loss ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332 2 Clause 7 limits for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332 2 can be dangerous due t
139. n for Taiwan we EAS Tl Appendix B WEEE and recycling statements 159 160 User Guide Appendix C ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR qualified designation Lenovo computers of the following machine type if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers 2464 2465 2466 2468 2469 2475 2478 2479 2481 and 2485 By using ENERGY STAR qualified products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you can help reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption can contribute to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http Awww energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified length of time Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power e Turn off the display After 10 minutes
140. n the computer enter the ThinkPad Setup program or enter the Windows operating system For details see Using a fingerprint reader on page 54 Bluetooth card If your computer is equipped with a Bluetooth card use the Bluetooth feature to connect peripheral devices to your computer for data transfer or other operation For more information see Using Bluetooth on page 33 Fn key Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkPad function keys such as locking the computer managing the wireless connections and so on For more information see Function key combinations on page 21 2 User Guide EA PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN WiMAX card Your computer might include a wireless local area network LAN card or a wireless combo card for LAN and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access WiMAX in the PCI Express Mini Card slot for you to establish wireless LAN WiMAX connections Note WiMAX is only supported on L530 models for Japan only Volume control buttons The volume control buttons enable you to quickly adjust the sound volume mute the speakers or mute the microphones of your computer For more information see Volume and mute buttons on page 23 Black button Press the black button to launch the SimpleTap program You also can use this button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace For more information about the Rescue and Recovery
141. nauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use Solution Replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this computer If you still see the same error message contact Lenovo service to have the computer serviced e Message The battery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system Press the ESC key to continue Solution Replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this computer If you still see the same error message contact Lenovo service to have the computer serviced Errors without messages e Problem My screen keeps blanking when do not want it to Solution You can disable any system timers such as the LCD turn off timer or the blank timer by doing the following 1 Start Power Manager 2 Click the Power plan tab and then select Maximum Performance from the predefined power plans e Problem When turn on the computer nothing is displayed on the screen and the computer does not beep while starting up Note If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or more Turn it on and listen again Solution Ensure that The battery is installed correctly The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The
142. nections program For more information see the help information system of the program bancer Your computer has an Ethernet connector To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector Wireless connections Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables by means of radio waves only Depending on the frequency used for data transmission the area covered or the type of the device used for data transfer the following categories of wireless networks may be available to you Wireless LAN A wireless local area network covers a relatively small geographic area such as an office building or a house Devices based on the 802 11 standards can connect to this network Wireless WAN A wireless wide area network covers a broader geographic area Cellular networks are used for data transmission and access is provided by a wireless service carrier Bluetooth One of a number of technologies used to create a wireless personal area network Bluetooth can connect devices a short distance from one another and is commonly used for connecting peripheral devices to a computer transferring data between hand held devices and personal computer or remotely controlling and communicating with devices such as mobile phones WiMAX This long range wireless data transmission technology based on the 802 16 standard is expected to provide the user a last mile broadband connectivity
143. nectors even when the computer is in low power mode sleep hibernate or power off If you select Enabled the Always On USB connector enables you to charge some devices such as iPod iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones when the computer is turned off Note If you want to charge these devices when your computer is turned off you will need to open the Power Manager program and configure corresponding settings to enable the Always On USB connector function For details about how to enable the Always On USB connector function refer to the online help information system of the Power Manager program The USB 3 0 function only works in the Windows 7 operating system If you are using other Windows operating system rather than Windows 7 the USB Table 4 Config menu items continued 3 0 connector works as a USB 2 0 connector Keyboard Mouse Fn and Ctrl Key swap e Disabled If you select Enabled the e Enabled Fn key works as the Ctrl key and the Ctrl key works as the Fn key Note Even when Enabled is selected you need to press the Fn key to resume the computer from sleep mode to normal operation Fn Key Lock e Disabled If you select Enabled e Enabled you can press the Fn key to keep it in a pressed condition and then press the desired function key The action is equivalent to pressing the required key and the Fn key simultaneously If you press the Fn key twice the state is locked until you press t
144. ned to the guide plate on the docking station 4 Insert your computer into the port replicator or docking station along the surface until you hear a click The computer is attached to the port replicator or docking station Note If the port replicator or docking station indicator is not lighted after you attach the port replicator or docking station your computer is not correctly connected to the port replicator or docking station Check the ac power adapter of the port replicator or docking station or disconnect and re attach the ac power adapter Then attach your computer to the port replicator or docking station Notes e If you attach the port replicator or docking station but do not connect the ac power adapter of that attachment to the power jack your computer goes into battery mode e If your computer and the attached port replicator or docking station are connected to separate ac power adapters your computer goes into battery mode first and then shifts into ac power mode e If in either of the two preceding situations the battery of your computer is detached or has no battery charge your computer shuts down 98 User Guide Connecting an external display to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 Group 1 top figure and Group 2 lower figure are independent of each other Each has a DisplayPort connector and a DVI connector If you connect a display to a DisplayPort connector and a
145. ng or disabling the internal Bluetooth device Enabling or disabling the internal wireless WAN device Enabling or disabling the Security mode Enabling or disabling the fingerprint reader priority Erasing the fingerprint data Notes e The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebook computers to make administration easier e By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature on the Password menu when you set the supervisor password you make it impossible for anyone but you to make changes Setting changing or removing a supervisor password Only a system administrator can set change or remove a supervisor password To set change or remove a supervisor password do the following 1 Save all open files and exit all applications ON DOF W DY Print these instructions Turn your computer off and then turn it on again When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Supervisor Password A window opens prompting you to enter a new password Depending on your needs do one of the following e To set a password do the following a In the Enter New Password field type a desired password and press Enter b In the Confirm New Password field retype the password and press Enter e To change a password do the following Chapter
146. nly an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer e Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed Cleaning the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following 1 Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen use detergent one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent 124 User Guide oO AN DOA FW DY Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge Wipe the cover with the sponge using a circular motion and taking care not to let any excess liquid drip Wipe the surface to remove the detergent Rinse the sponge with clean running water Wipe the cover with the clean sponge Wipe the surface again with a dry soft lint free cloth Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any fibers from the cloth Cleaning your computer keyboard To clean the keyboard do the following 1 Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft dust free cloth 2 Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth Wipe the keys one by one if you wipe several keys at a time the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it Ensure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys Allow to dry To remove any crumbs or dust from beneath the keys you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair dryer
147. not charge Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system Mroancen Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack Attempting to do so can cause an explosion or liquid leakage from the battery pack A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty 30 User Guide Manor If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced there is danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain Do not short circuit it Store it in a cool dry place Keep it away from children The battery pack is a consumable supply If your battery begins to discharge quickly replace the battery pack with a new one of the type recommended by Lenovo For more information on replacing the battery pack contact your Customer Support Center Mrooncer Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell If your battery is damaged or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads stop using t
148. ns in Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 63 Note If you cannot find the Supplement files device drivers and application software you need on your hard disk drive or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them refer to the ThinkPad Web site http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers ThinkPad Setup Your computer comes with the ThinkPad Setup program to enable you to select various setup parameters To start ThinkPad Setup do the following 1 Turn on the computer When the ThinkPad logo is displayed press the F1 key The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens Note If you have set a supervisor password the ThinkPad Setup program main menu will be displayed after you enter the password You can start ThinkPad Setup by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password However you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password For more information refer to Using passwords on page 47 2 Using the cursor keys move to an item you want to change When the item is highlighted press Enter A submenu is displayed 3 Change the items you wish to change To change the value of an item do the following e F6 or the combination of Shift and Change to a higher value e F5 or Change to a lower value If the item has a submenu press Enter to display it 4 Press Esc to exit from the submenu 5 If you are on a nested submen
149. ns of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input pins or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way To 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 related devices Ensure that extension cords surge protectors uninterruptible power supplies and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product Never overload these devices If power strips are used the load should not exceed the power strip input rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads power requirements and input ratings Copyright Lenovo 2012 ix Plugs and outlets Mroancen If a receptacle power outlet that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician Do not bend or modify the plug If the plug is damaged contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement Do not share an electrical outlet with other home or commercial appliances that draw large amounts of electricity otherwise unstable voltage might damage your computer data or attached devices Some products are equipped wit
150. nsitive components from your computer Ensure that you are properly grounded and remove all sources of power attached to the computer If you are uncomfortable or unsure about removing components please call the Customer Support Center for assistance 4 While the computer is off remove all sources of power and external hardware Remove any non original memory module added to your computer After removing the extra memory module and reseating the original memory module repeat step 2 If the computer still does not turn on consult the user manual for other customer replaceable components that are attached to your computer If the computer still does not start up call the Customer Support Center and a Customer Support Specialist will assist you Spills on the keyboard With a mobile computer there are increased chances of spilling liquids on the keyboard Because most liquids conduct electricity liquid spilled on the keyboard could create numerous short circuits potentially causing irreparable damage to your computer If you spill something on your computer Attention Ensure that no liquid creates a short circuit between you and the ac power adapter if in use Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable 1 Carefully unplug the ac power adapter immediately 2 Turn off the computer immediately If the computer does not turn off remove the
151. nstall 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 sections in Control Panel the green texts and the applications are listed in the following table Table 2 Applications in Control Panel Application Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Access Connections Network and Internet Lenovo Internet Connection Active Protection System System and Security Lenovo Airbag Protection Hardware and Sound Client Security Solution System and Security Lenovo Enhanced Security Chapter 1 Product Overview 15 Table 2 Applications in Control Panel continued Application Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Communications Utility Hardware and Sound Lenovo Web Conferencing Fingerprint Software System and Security Lenovo Fingerprint Reader Hardware and Sound or Lenovo Notebook Fingerprint Reader Lenovo Solution Center System and Security Lenovo System Health and Diagnostics Lenovo AutoLock System and Security Lenovo Camera enhanced security Message Center Plus Messages from Lenovo Mobile Broadband Connect Network and Internet Lenovo 3G Mobile Broadband Password Manager System and Security Lenovo Password Vault pew een Power Manager Hardware and Sound Lenovo Power Controls a ee Rescue and Recovery System and Security Lenovo
152. nt are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this docume
153. nt must first go through a conversion process One solution converts Adobe PDF files into a format that is read by the screen reader programs This solution is a Web based service provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated Through http access adobe com Adobe PDF documents can be converted to HTML or plain text in many languages One conversion option converts PDF documents on the Internet A second option enables users to submit the URL of an Adobe PDF file through e mail to convert it to HTML or ASCII text Adobe PDF files on a local hard disk drive local CD ROM or LAN also can be converted by attaching the Adobe PDF file to an e mail message Traveling with your computer This topic provides information to help you work with your computer when you are travelling Travel tips Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your computer e Although it is safe to allow your computer to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations it is important to keep your eyes on the computer at all times to prevent theft e Consider bringing an electrical adapter for use in an airplane or automobile e If you carry an ac power adapter detach the ac cord from it to avoid damaging the cord Travel tips on airplanes If you carry your computer into an airplane take note of the following tips e f you intend to use your computer or wireless services such as Internet and Bluetooth check with the airline for
154. nt should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Copyright Lenovo 2012 163 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Access Connections Active Protection System Lenovo Rescue and Recovery Secure Data Disposal ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint UltraNav UltraConnect Intel and Intel SoeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Bing BitLocker Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies BlackBerry RIM Research In Motion SureType and related trademarks names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and or used in the U S and countries around the world Used under license from Research In Motion Limited Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 164 User Guide ThinkPad Part Number 1P P N
155. o excessive sound pressure levels If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the package as a set the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332 1 If different headphones or earphones are used ensure that they comply with EN 50332 1 Clause 6 5 Limitation Values Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332 1 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels Additional safety information bancer Plastic bags can be dangerous Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation Notice for tablet personal computer users Safety notice for users in Australia Copyright Lenovo 2012 XV nanoen Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Notice for users in the U S A Many personal computer products and accessories contain cords cables or wires such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to a personal computer If this product has such a cord cable or wire then the following warning applies WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Save these instructions xvi User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview This chapter provides information about the locations of
156. o makes no comments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of the locking device and security feature Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 or Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 as shown 100 User Guide Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 as shown Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 or Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3 0 as shown Using the system lock key The system lock key has two positions unlocked and locked Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 101 Unlock Kock When the key is in the locked position the eject button of the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 or Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 is locked and you cannot remove your computer The key lock indicator lights when the eject button is locked 102 User Guide Chapter 8 Advanced configuration While it is important to protect files data and settings that are on the hard disk drive you also might need to install a new operating system install new device drivers update your system UEFI BIOS or recover preinstalled software This topic will help you handle your computer with proper care and keep it in top working shape e Installing a new operating system on page 103 e Installing device drivers on page 105 e ThinkPad Set
157. o the help information system for Realtek HD Audio Manager Fingerprint reader problems Problem The surface of the reader is dirty stained or wet Solution Gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry soft lint free cloth Problem The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint Solution If the surface of the reader is dirty stained or wet gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry soft lint free cloth For tips on how to maintain the fingerprint reader refer to Maintaining the fingerprint reader on page 55 Battery and power problems This section tells what to do if you have battery and power problems Battery problems Problem The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the standard charge time when the computer is powered off Solution The battery pack might be over discharged Do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Ensure that the over discharged battery pack is in the computer 3 Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and let it charge If a quick charger is available use it to charge the over discharged battery pack Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 139 If the battery pack cannot be fully charged in 24 hours use a new battery pack Problem Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty Solution Discharge and recharge the battery pack Proble
158. odels An optical disk drive is preinstalled in the bay To replace it do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for three to five minutes to let the computer cool before you start the following procedures 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over Chapter 6 Replacing devices 79 4 Loosen the screw on the cover and remove the cover 6 Press the edge of the optical disk drive outwards using the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the drawing and then pull out the optical disk drive 80 User Guide 7 Insert the optical disk drive into the optical disk drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 10 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables Chapter 6 Replacing devices 81 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection Before you start print these instructions Ai Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Attention Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card To replace
159. oint pointing device and its buttons as follows e Change the sensitivity of the TrackPoint e Enable the TrackPoint scrolling function To customize the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav Changing the cap The cap Ef on the end of the TrackPoint pointing stick is removable You can replace it as shown in the drawing Chapter 2 Using your computer 25 Note If you replace the keyboard a new keyboard is shipped with the default cap If you wish you can keep the cap from your old keyboard and use it on the new one Using the touch pad The touch pad of your computer supports multi touch with which you can zoom in zoom out scroll or rotate on the screen while browsing the Internet or reading or editing a document The touch pad consists of a pad J and two click buttons below the TrackPoint buttons at the bottom of the keyboard To move the pointer J on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move The functions of the left J and right H click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse GB Customizing the touch pad To customize the settings of the TrackPoint pointing device click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse If you attach
160. ombo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone For more information see Using audio features on page 39 H Media card reader slot You computer have a media card reader slot For more information about the supported cards see Using an ExpressCard or a flash media card on page 41 Left side view Figure 3 ThinkPad L430 and L530 left side view El Mini DisplayPort connector EJ USB 3 0 connector H USB 2 0 connector J ExpressCard slot on some models Fan louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan 4 User Guide H Video graphics array VGA connector Attach a VGA compatible monitor or projector to your computer to display the computer output Note If you attach your computer to a docking station or port replicator use the VGA connector on the docking station or port replicator not the one on the computer For details see Attaching an external monitor on page 36 Ei Mini DisplayPort connector Your computer has a Mini DisplayPort connector a next generation digital display interface that connects a compatible projector an external monitor or a High Definition Television HDTV to your computer EI USB 3 0 connector The USB 3 0 connectors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface such as a USB printer or a digital camera N
161. op and click Screen resolution Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Set the Resolution of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the external display Set the Resolution of the secondary display Click Advanced settings and set up the color quality on the Monitor tab N OO fF W PY Click OK to apply the changes Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature Some ThinkPad notebook computers support the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature To achieve the best balance between the computer performance and a long battery life depending on the graphics quality demand of the running application and the settings of the power plan you use the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature automatically switches between High Performance Graphics and Energy Saving Graphics with no need to restart your computer close applications or intervene manually Note The NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature is only supported on the Windows 7 operating system Using audio features Your computer is equipped with the following e Combo audio jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter e Built in stereo speakers Chapter 2 Using your computer 39 e Built in monaural digital microphone Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features such as e Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files e Playback of MIDI and MP3 files e Recording from various sound s
162. opics provide information about arranging your work area setting up your computer equipment and establishing healthy work habits Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities Refer to our accessibility information which outlines our efforts in this area Ergonomic information Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort This example shows someone in a conventional setting Even when not in such a setting you can follow many of these tips Develop good habits and they will serve you well General posture Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position Frequent short breaks from your work also help to prevent minor discomfort associated with your working posture Copyright Lenovo 2012 43 Display Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 20 30 inches 510 760 mm Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearly Press Fn F
163. or Series 3 with USB 3 0 e Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 e Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 Attach your computer to one of the port replicators or docking stations to expand the working capability When the computer is attached to a port replicator or docking station never pick up the assembly by taking hold of the computer alone Always hold the whole assembly Copyright Lenovo 2012 91 Front view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3 0 A a Power button Press this button to turn the computer on or off H Eject button Press this button to release the computer from the port replicator E Sliding adjuster Use the sliding adjuster as a guide to align the docking station connector on your computer as you attach the port replicator J Docking station connector This is where you attach your computer ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 Ho Power button Press this button to turn the computer on or off El Key lock indicator This indicator lights when the system lock key is in the locked position When the system lock key is in the locked position the eject button of the docking station is locked you cannot attach or remove your computer EI Docking station indicator This indicator lights when your computer is docked Ej Eject button Press this button to release the computer from the docking station H Sliding adjuster Use the sliding adjust
164. or when the power alarm alerts you that the remaining power is low you need to charge your battery or replace it with a charged battery If an ac outlet is convenient plug the ac power adapter into it and then insert the jack into the computer The battery will be fully charged in about 3 to 6 hours The charging time is affected by the battery size and the physical environment You can check the battery charging status at any time by looking at the battery meter icon at the Windows notification area Note To increase the life of the battery the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than 95 Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of the battery do the following e Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted that is use the battery until the battery status indicator starts blinking orange e Recharge the battery completely before using it The battery is fully charged if the battery indicator shows green when the ac power adapter is plugged in e Always use power management features such as power modes screen blank sleep and hibernation Managing your battery power With Power Manager you can adjust your power settings to give you the best balance between performance and power saving 28 User Guide For instructions on accessing the Power Manager program see Accessing ThinkVantage applications on page 14 For more information about the Power Manager progra
165. ore you install the operating system do the following e Copy all the subdirectories and files in the C SWTOOLS directory to a removable storage device to avoid losing files during the installation e Print the sections you will use Notes e The UEFI BIOS features are supported only on the 64 bit version of the Windows 7 operating system e If you want to start Windows Recovery Environment WinRE using the 64 bit version of the Microsoft Windows Installation DVD you should not change the initial UEFI Legacy Boot setting in ThinkPad Setup The UEFI Legacy Boot setting must be the same as it was when the Windows operating system image was installed Otherwise you will see an error For the country or region code required in the installation use one of the following Copyright Lenovo 2012 103 Country or region Code China SC Denmark DK Finland FI France FR Germany GR Italy IT Japan JP Netherlands NL Norway NO Spain SP Sweden SV Taiwan and Hong Kong TC United States US Installing the Windows 7 operating system Before you start print these instructions To install the Windows 7 operating system and its related software on your computer do the following 1 Start ThinkPad Setup Select Boot Select UEFI Legacy Boot Do one of the following AA WwW PY e If you want to install the Windows 7 32 bit operating system select Legacy Only or Both e If you want to install the Windows
166. otes e When you attach a USB cable to the connector ensure that the USB mark is to the upper side Otherwise the connector might be damaged e The USB 3 0 function only works in the Windows 7 operating system If you are using other Windows operating system rather than Windows 7 the connector works as a USB 2 0 connector i USB 2 0 connector The USB 2 0 connectors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface such as a USB printer or a digital camera Note When you attach a USB cable to the connector ensure that the USB mark is to the upper side Otherwise the connector might be damaged fi ExpressCard slot on some models Your computer has an ExpressCard slot for a 54 mm wide ExpressCard For details refer to the instructions in Using an ExpressCard or a flash media card on page 41 Chapter 1 Product Overview 5 Bottom view Figure 4 ThinkPad L430 and L530 bottom view E Subscriber Identification Module SIM card slot EJ Docking station connector E Hard disk drive or solid state drive E Memory upgrade slot EPC Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN card or mSATA solid state drive on some models Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power adapter is unavailable You can also use Power Manager to adjust your power setting as needed For details see the help information system of the Power Manager program EI Subscriber Identification Module SIM card slot If
167. ources such as a headset attached The following table shows which functions of the audio devices attached to the jacks on your computer or docking station are supported Table 3 Audio feature list Audio device Headset with a 3 5 mm Conventional headphone Conventional 4 pole plug microphone Combo audio jack Headphone and Headphone function Not supported microphone functions supported supported Headphone jack of the Only headphone function Headphone function Not supported docking station supported Microphone supported function not supported Microphone jack of the Not supported Not supported Microphone function docking station supported Configuring for sound recording To configure the microphone for optimized sound recording open the Realtek HD Audio Manager as follows Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Realtek HD Audio Manager The Realtek HD Audio Manager window opens Using the integrated camera If your computer has an integrated camera when you press Fn F6 to open the Communications Settings window the camera will be launched and the green camera in use indicator will turn on automatically In the Communications Settings window you can preview your video image and take a snapshot of your current image You can also use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing video capturing and video conferencing To use the integrated camera with other pro
168. owing guidelines to achieve greater comfort and improve performance Active sitting and rest breaks The longer you sit and work with your computer the more important it is to observe your working posture Follow Ergonomic information on page 43 and practice active sitting to avoid discomfort associated with your working postures Making minor voluntary postural changes and taking short frequent work breaks are the key ingredients for healthy computing Your computer is light and mobile you can easily reposition your working surface to accommodate many posture modifications Work area setup options Familiarize yourself with all of your office furniture so that you know how to adjust your work surface seat and other work tools to accommodate your preferences for comfort If your work area is not in an office setting be sure to take special note of employing active sitting and taking work breaks Many ThinkPad product solutions are available to help you modify and expand your computer to best suit your needs Access the following Web site to view some of these options http www lenovo com accessories services index html Explore your options for docking solutions and external products that provide the adjustability and features that you want Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and technology As a result the following information provides ways to help us
169. ows 7 operating system It can help you protect the operating system and data stored on your computer even if your computer is lost or stolen BitLocker works by encrypting all user and system files including the swap and hibernation files BitLocker uses a Trusted Platform Module to provide enhanced protection for your data and to ensure early boot component integrity A compatible TPM is defined as a V1 2 TPM To check the BitLocker status click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt BitLocker Drive Encryption 52 User Guide For details about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption see the Windows 7 help information system or search for Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step by Step Guide on the Microsoft Web site Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid state drive Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive or Encryption solid state drive This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media NAND flash or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip For the efficient use of the encryption feature be sure to set a hard disk password for the internal storage device Setting the security chip Strict security requirements are imposed on network client computers that transfer confidential information electronically Depending on the options you ordered your computer might have an embedded security chip a cryptographic microprocessor With the
170. p and click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button Click the icon for the desired monitor the Monitor 2 icon is for the external monitor Click Advanced Settings Click the Adapter tab Ensure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window Note The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer Click OK If the information is incorrect reinstall the device driver Check the monitor type and if necessary update the driver by doing the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor and the computer 3 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button 4 Click the icon for the desired monitor the Monitor 2 icon is for the external monitor 5 Click Advanced Settings 6 Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to ensure that the monitor type is 11 12 13 14 15 16 correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do the following If more than one monitor type is displayed select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non PnP Monitor Click Properties If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the pass
171. pany employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack you must comply with local ordinances and regulations You also can refer to the instructions at http www lenovo com jp ja environment recycle battery Recycling information for Brazil Declarac es de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos el tricos e eletr nicos nao devem ser descartados em lixo comum mas enviados a pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas especializadas no manuseio de residuos industriais devidamente certificadas pelos org os ambientais de acordo com a legisla o local A Lenovo possui um canal espec fico para auxili lo no descarte desses produtos Caso voc possua um produto Lenovo em situa o de descarte ligue para o nosso SAC ou encaminhe um e mail para reciclar lenovo com informando o modelo n mero de s rie e cidade a fim de enviarmos as instru es para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo Battery recycling information for the European Union EU Notice This mark applies only to countries within the Europe
172. password protects the system information stored in ThinkPad Setup Without it no one can change the configuration of the computer It provides the following security features e f a supervisor password is set a password prompt is displayed when you try to start the ThinkPad Setup program Unauthorized users cannot get access to configuration data e The system administrator can use the supervisor password to get access to a computer even if the user of that computer has set a power on password The supervisor password overrides the power on password e If both a supervisor password and a power on password are set you can do the following only if you have the supervisor password 50 User Guide Deleting the power on password Changing or deleting the supervisor password Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN and Flash over LAN features Enabling or disabling the Internal Network Option ROM feature Changing date and time Enabling or disabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature Enabling or disabling the Password at unattended boot feature Specifying the minimum length for power on passwords and hard disk passwords Changing the setting for the security chip Enabling or disabling the Boot Device List F12 Option feature Enabling or disabling the Boot Order Lock feature Enabling or disabling the Flash BIOS Updating by End Users feature Enabling or disabling the internal network device Enabling or disabling the internal wireless device Enabli
173. place heavy objects on your computer display or external devices Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushioning and protection Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag Before putting your computer in a carrying case ensure that it is off in sleep mode or in hibernation mode Do not put a computer in a carrying case while it is turned on Important safety information This information can help you safely use your notebook computer Follow and retain all information included with your computer The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty For more information see Warranty Information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that comes with your computer Customer safety is important Our products are developed to be safe and effective However personal computers are electronic devices Power cords power adapters and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property damage especially if misused To reduce these risks follow the instructions included with your product observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions and review the information included in this document carefully By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your product you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work
174. ports the corresponding features Table 4 Config menu items Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Wake On LAN e Disabled Enable the system to power e AC only on when the Ethernet l controller receives a magic e AC and Battery packet If you select AC Only the Wake on LAN function works only when the ac power adapter is attached If you select AC and Battery the Wake on LAN function works with any power sources Note AC power is required with magic packet type Wake on LAN Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 107 Table 4 Config menu items continued 108 User Guide Ethernet LAN Option ROM for Legacy only boot mode or Both with UEFI first UEFI IPv4 Network Stack for UEFI Only boot mode or Both with UEFI first USB UEFI BIOS Support Always On USB Always On USB Charge in Off Mode USB 3 0 Mode Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled e Auto e Enabled e Disabled Comments Note The Wake on LAN function does not work when a hard disk password is set Load the Ethernet LAN Option ROM to enable startup from an integrated network device Enable or disable Internet Protocol Version 4 IPv4 network stack for the UEFI environment Enable or disable boot support for USB storage devices such as USB memory key and USB optical disk drive If you select Enabled the external USB devices can be charged through USB con
175. press Mini Card as shown in the drawing Note Depending on the model the marking for the connectors on your card might look different from the one shown in the illustration above Be sure to attach the red cable to the MAIN or M connector and the blue cable to the AUX or A connector 11 Reinstall the slot cover and tighten the screw 12 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the backup battery Before you start print these instructions 88 User Guide r If the backup battery is incorrectly replaced there is danger of an explosion The backup battery contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain Do not short circuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell To replace the backup battery do the following 1 aK WwW MN Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery See Replacing the batte
176. product For information please contact the Customer Support Center Using diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance If you experience a problem with your computer the first place to start is the troubleshooting information of your computer documentation If you suspect a software problem see the documentation including readme files and help information systems that comes with the operating system or application program ThinkPad notebook computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems See Diagnosing problems on page 127 for instructions on using the diagnostic programs The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com support Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following e Drivers and software e Diagnostic solutions e Product and service warranty e Product and parts details e User guides and manuals e Knowledge base and frequently asked questions Calling Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still nee
177. pt is displayed when the computer is turned on from either a power off state or hibernation state by an unattended event such as Wake on LAN If you select Disabled no password prompt is displayed the computer goes ahead and loads the operating system To prevent unauthorized access set the user authentication on the operating system 112 User Guide Table 5 Security menu items continued Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Set Minimum Length e Disabled e x characters 4 lt x lt 12 Specify a minimum length for power on passwords and hard disk passwords If you set the supervisor password and specify a minimum length for passwords no one but you can change the length Power On Password Disabled See Power on password e Enabled on page 48 e Disabled e Enabled Hard Disk x Password Security Chip Security Chip e Active e Inactive e Disabled Security Reporting Options Clear Security Chip e Disabled e Enabled Physical Presence for Provisioning See Hard disk passwords on page 48 Note Hard Disk 1 means that the hard disk drive is built into your computer If you select Active the security chip is functional If you select Inactive the security chip option is displayed but the security chip is not functional If you select Disabled the security chip option is hidden and the security chip is not functional Enable or disable the following Securi
178. r Recording tab and then click a device which you want to customize 3 Click the Properties button 4 Click the Levels tab and then change the volume by moving the slider You also can get access to the desktop volume control by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the lower right of the screen For details about controlling volume refer to your Windows help information system Setting the microphone mute settings By default when you press the microphone mute button all of the recording devices are set on mute or unmute To change the setting do the following 1 Press Fn F6 The Communications Settings window opens 2 Click the Manage Settings button The Communications Utility window opens 3 On the VolP Call Settings tab click Microphone mute button settings The Setting for Microphone Mute window opens 4 Select Only the recording device selected below Then select the recording device from the drop down list box 5 Click OK Chapter 2 Using your computer 23 Windows key Press the Windows key to open the Start menu of the Windows operating system You can also use the Windows key together with another key to achieve other functions For details refer to the help information system of the Windows operating system Using the UltraNav pointing device Your computer may come with the UltraNav pointing device The UltraNav pointing device consists of the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad each of
179. r computer to a Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative to have the password canceled 10 In the Setup Notice window that is displayed press Enter to continue 11 Press F10 The Setup Confirmation window opens Select Yes to save configuration changes and exit Changing or removing the power on password To change the power on password follow steps 1 through 7 Enter your current password When the Enter New Password field is displayed type a new password in the field and then retype it to verify To remove the password follow steps 1 through 7 Type your current password When the Enter New Password field is displayed leave it blank and press Enter twice Hard disk passwords Two types of hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk drive e User hard disk password e Master hard disk password which requires a user hard disk password If a user hard disk password has been set but no master hard disk password has been the user must enter the user hard disk password in order to gain access to files and applications on the hard disk drive 48 User Guide The master password can be set and used only by a system administrator Like a master key it enables the administrator to get access to any hard disk drive in a system The administrator sets the master password no one else knows it Then the administrator sets a user password for each computer in the network and tells each user the password for his or
180. re unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery media you might not have the rescue device an internal hard disk drive a disc a USB hard disk drive or other external devices set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence You must first ensure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the ThinkPad Setup program See Startup menu on page 116 for detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence For more information about the ThinkPad Setup program see ThinkPad Setup on page 106 It is important to create a rescue medium and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use 64 User Guide Chapter 6 Replacing devices This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace some hardware for your computer e Static electricity prevention on page 65 e Replacing the battery on page 65 e Replacing the SIM card on page 67 e Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 68 e Replacing the keyboard on page 70 e Replacing and installing a memory module on page 74 e Replacing the optical disk drive on page 77 e Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection on page 82 e Replacing or installing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
181. rease the risk of a battery short circuit which could shorten the life of the battery and also can pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium lon batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state Rechargeable battery notice ee Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack Attempting to do so can cause an explosion or liquid leakage from the battery pack A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced there is danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble it Do not short circuit it Keep it away from children Do not drop the battery pack Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations The battery pack should be stored at room temperature charged to approximately 30 to 50 of capacity We recommend that battery pack be charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge Copyright Lenovo 2012 xi Lithium coin cell battery notice ancer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
182. responding Spills on the keyboard Error messages Errors without messages Beep errors 3 Memory module Srablems Networking problems Problems with keyboard and her pointing devices na Problems with Spay and multimedia devices ar Fingerprint reader problems Battery and power problems Problems with drives and other storage devices s Ii aE ame a AA A software problem i aes Problems with ports and connectors Chapter 11 Getting TPE Before you contact Lenovo Register your computer Download system updates Record information Getting help and service Using diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo A Purchasing additional services Appendix A PPR information Wireless related ineimhatiok 118 118 118 119 119 121 121 122 122 122 123 124 127 127 127 127 128 128 130 131 131 131 133 134 139 139 142 144 144 147 147 147 147 147 147 148 148 148 149 151 151 Location of the UltraConnect wireless Appendix B WEEE and epee aNtenNas oi a u ae ee Be By we 1 192 statements a a 157 Locating wireless regulatory notices 153 EU WEEE statements 157 Export classification notice 153 Japan recycling statements 157 Electronic emission notices 153 Recycling information for Brazil 7158 Federal Communications Commission Battery recycling information for the European Declar
183. restrictions and availability of services before boarding the airplane If there are restrictions on the use of computers with wireless features on the airplane you must abide by those restrictions If necessary disable wireless features before boarding e Be careful about the seat in front of you on airplanes Angle your computer display so that it does not get caught when the person in front of you leans back e When taking off remember to turn off your computer or put it into hibernation mode Chapter 3 You and your computer 45 Travel accessories The following is a checklist of items to consider packing when you are going to travel e ThinkPad ac power adapter e ThinkPad AC DC combo adapter e External mouse if you are accustomed to using one e Ethernet cable e Extra battery charged e A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection e External storage device If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider an ac power adapter for the country to which you are travelling To purchase travel accessories go to http www lenovo com accessories 46 User Guide Chapter 4 Security This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use e Attaching a mechanical lock on page 47 e Using passwords on page 47 e Hard disk security on page 52 e Setting the security chip on page 53 e Using a fingerprint reader
184. returns any failing error codes or messages call the Customer Support Center with the codes or messages and the computer in front of you A technician will assist you further 15 If required you can find your country s Customer Support Center at http www lenovo com support phone When calling the Customer Support Center please ensure that you have your machine model type serial number and the computer in front of you Also if the computer is producing error codes it is helpful to have the error screen on or the message written down Making sure device drivers are current Device drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about how to operate or drive a certain piece of hardware Each hardware component on your computer has its own specific driver If you add a new component the operating system needs to be instructed on how to operate that piece of hardware After you install the driver the operating system can recognize the hardware component and understand how to use it Note Because drivers are programs like any other file on your computer they are susceptible to corruption and might not perform properly if corruption occurs It is not always necessary to download the latest drivers However you should download the latest driver for a component if you notice poor performance from that component or if you added a new component This may eliminate the driver as the potential cause of the proble
185. rocess more and more information The data on your computer some of which is sensitive is stored on a storage device either a hard disk drive or the solid state drive Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer ensure to delete data stored on it Handing your computer over to someone else without deleting the loaded software such as operating systems and application software may even violate License Agreements You are advised to check the terms and conditions of those Agreements There are methods that seem to delete the data e Move the data to the recycle bin and then choose the Empty recycle bin command e Use the Delete command e Format your hard disk drive or solid state drive using the software for initializing it e Using the recovery program provided by Lenovo bring the hard disk drive or the solid state drive back to factory ship state These operations however only change the file allocation of the data they do not delete the data itself In other words the data retrieval processing is disabled under an operating system such as Windows The data is still there even though it seems to be lost Thus it is sometimes possible to read the data by use of special software for data recovery There is a risk that people of bad faith may read and misuse the critical data on hard disk drives or solid state drives for unexpected purposes To prevent leakage of data it becomes very important that you take responsibilit
186. ror Solution The computer turned off because the battery is low Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and charge the battery or replace the battery with a fully charged one Message 0191 System Security Invalid remote change requested Solution Bad system configuration change request has been detected the BootBlock update has failed or unknown request packet has been detected To clear the error enter ThinkPad Setup Message 0199 System Security Security password retry count exceeded Solution This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more than three times Confirm the supervisor password and try again To clear the error enter ThinkPad Setup Message 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Solution The system CMOS might have been corrupted or modified incorrectly by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS The computer uses the default settings Run ThinkPad Setup to reconfigure the settings If you still see the same error code check the system battery or have the computer serviced Message 0271 Real Time Clock error Check Date and Time settings Solution Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer Set the date and time through ThinkPad Setup Message 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in Power off and remove the network card Solution The Mini PCI Express network card is not supported on this computer Remove it Message
187. rted on this computer Remove it Note Depending on your computer some models do not have a wireless WAN card Bluetooth problems Note Check your connection anytime and ensure that no other Bluetooth enabled device is searching for the device to which you want to connect Simultaneous searching is not allowed in the Bluetooth connection e Problem Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headset headphone but comes from the local speaker even though the headset headphone is connected using Headset profile or AV profile Solution Do the following 1 Exit the application that uses the sound device for example Windows Media Player 2 Open the Control Panel by clicking Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Playback 3 If you are using Headset profile select Bluetooth Hands free Audio and click the Set Default button If you are using AV profile select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button 4 Click OK to close the Sound window e Problem PIM Personal Information Manager items sent from Windows 7 operating system cannot be received correctly into the address book of any other Bluetooth enabled device Solution The Windows 7 operating system send PIM items in XML format but most Bluetooth enabled devices handle PIM items in vCard format If another Bluetooth enabled device can receive a file through Bluetooth a PIM item sent from the Windows 7 operating system might be saved as a file with the
188. ry on page 65 Remove the keyboard See Replacing the keyboard on page 70 Detach the connector and then remove the backup battery Chapter 6 Replacing devices 89 7 Reinstall the keyboard See Replacing the keyboard on page 70 8 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables 90 User Guide Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer This chapter provides instructions on installing hardware devices to expand your computer capabilities e Finding ThinkPad options on page 91 e ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations on page 91 Finding ThinkPad options If you want to expand the capabilities of your computer Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to meet your needs Options include memory storage modems networking adapters port replicators and docking stations batteries power adapters printers scanners keyboards mice and more You can shop at Lenovo 24 hours a day 7 days a week directly over the World Wide Web All you need is an Internet connection and a credit card To shop at Lenovo go to http www lenovo com accessories services index html ThinkPad port replicators and docking stations Depending on models your computer might support the following port replicators or docking stations e ThinkPad Port replicator Series 3 e ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 e ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 e Port replicat
189. ry module aligns correctly with the key in the memory slot then insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees Press it in firmly Note Insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees 5 8 Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place 9 Ensure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily Chapter 6 Replacing devices 75 10 Reinstall the cover back in place and tighten the screws 11 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables To replace the memory module under the memory slot cover do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 4 Loosen the two screws on the memory slot cover and then remove the cover 5 If amemory module is already installed in the memory slot press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Then remove the memory module and save it for future use 76 User Guide 6 Find the notch on the contact edge side of the new memory module you are installing Attention To avoid damaging the memory module do not touch its contact edge 7 Ensure that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the key in the memory slot then in
190. s The built in microphones capture sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio EJ Status indicators Your computer has several status indicators For the detailed information about the location and meaning of each indicator see Status indicators on page 8 J Power button Use the power button to turn on the computer To turn off the computer use the shut down option on the Start menu If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not responding remove the ac power adapter and the battery to reset the computer The power button also can be programmed through the Power Manager program to shut down the computer or put it into sleep or hibernation mode For more information see the help information system of the Power Manager program UltraNav pointing device Ei TrackPoint pointing stick EJ Touch pad buttons EZ Touch pad EQ TrackPoint buttons The keyboard contains the Lenovo unique UltraNav pointing device Pointing selecting and dragging are all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from typing position For more information see Using the UltraNav pointing device on page 24 i Fingerprint reader on some models Some models have a fingerprint reader The fingerprint authentication technology enables you to use your fingerprint to power o
191. s WAN connections For some models an mSATA solid state drive might be installed instead of the wireless WAN card for data storage Rear view H Figure 5 ThinkPad L430 and L530 rear view Ethernet connector H Power jack Brno SCSC SCSSCSCSSCSCSCSCSCSCSCSSCSCSSSSCS Ethernet connector Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector bancer To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector There are two indicators to show the status of the network connection One is located to the upper right of the connector and the other to the upper left When your computer connects to a LAN and a network session is available the upper left indicator is steady green While data is being transmitted the upper right indicator blinks yellow Note If you attach your computer to a docking station or port replicator use the Ethernet connector on the docking station or port replicator to connect to a LAN not the one on the computer H Power jack Connect the ac power adapter to the power jack to provide ac power to the computer and charge the battery Chapter 1 Product Overview 7 EI Fan louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor Note To avoid impeding airflow do not place any obstacle in front of the fan Status indicators Your computer has s
192. s and sleep Has Typing passwords Power on password Hard disk passwords Supervisor password Hard disk security Setting the security chip Using a fingerprint reader Notice on deleting data from your hard disk dive or solid state drive i Understanding and using frawalles Protecting data against viruses Chapter 5 Recovery overview Creating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Using recovery media Ae AS te Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 31 32 32 36 36 36 38 38 39 39 40 41 41 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 50 52 53 54 56 56 57 59 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 Creating and using a rescue medium Creating arescue medium Using a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers ore ek aisle de ops Solving recovery problems Chapter 6 Replacing devices Static electricity prevention Replacing the battery Replacing the SIM card Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state ae Replacing the keyboard te Replacing and installing a memory module Replacing the optical disk drive Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection Replacing or installing the PCI Empress Mini Card for wireless WAN connection Replacing the backup battery Chapter 7 Be your
193. s complete Failing to do so might cause damage to your data Installing an ExpressCard or a flash media card Attention e Before you start installing a card touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the card Chapter 2 Using your computer 41 e Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode Otherwise the computer might not respond when you try to resume using it To install a card do the following 1 Locate the appropriate type of slot for your card See Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators on page 1 2 Ensure that the card is correctly oriented e For ExpressCard The notched edge of the card is facing upward and pointing toward to the card slot e For flash media card The metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward the card slot 3 Press the card firmly into the card slot If the plug and play feature is not enabled for the installed ExpressCard or flash media card do the following to enable the feature 1 Open Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 From the Action menu select Add legacy hardware The Add Hardware Wizard starts 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Removing an ExpressCard or
194. s components for damage or wear or signs of danger If you have any question about the condition of a component do not use the product Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired if necessary In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions or if you have any safety concerns with your product stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance e Power cords plugs power adapters extension cords surge protectors or power supplies that are cracked broken or damaged e Signs of overheating smoke sparks or fire e Damage to a battery such as cracks dents or creases discharge from a battery or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery e Acracking hissing or popping sound or strong odor that comes from the product e Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product the power cord or power adapter e The computer product power cord or power adapter has been exposed to water e The product has been dropped or damaged in any way e The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions Note If you notice these conditions with a product such as an extension cord that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo stop using that product until you
195. s in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices CE German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse B EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und h lt die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo bernimmt keine Verantwortung f r die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der
196. security chip and Client Security Solution you can do the following e Protect your data and system e Strengthen access controls e Secure communications Setting the security chip The choices offered on the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of ThinkPad Setup are as follows e Security Chip Activate inactivate or disable the security chip e Security Reporting Options Enable or disable each security reporting option e Clear Security Chip clear the encryption key e Physical Presence for Provisioning Enable or disable the confirmation message when you change the settings of the security chip e Physical Presence for Clear Enable or disable the confirmation message when you clear the security chip Notes 1 Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup Otherwise anyone can change the settings for the security chip 2 If you are using Client Security Solution handle the security chip by doing the following e Do not clear the security chip If you do the functions assigned to the keys will be erased e Do not disable the security chip If you do Client Security Solution will not work 3 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 4 If the security chip is inactive or disabled the Clear Security Chip option will not be displayed 5 When you clear the security chip be sure to turn yo
197. ser Guide Chapter 11 Getting support This chapter provides information about getting help and support from Lenovo e Before you contact Lenovo on page 147 e Getting help and service on page 147 e Purchasing additional services on page 149 Before you contact Lenovo Often you can solve your computer problems by referring to the information in the explanations of error codes running diagnostic programs or by consulting the ThinkPad Web site Register your computer To register your ThinkPad products with Lenovo at http www lenovo com register For more information about registering your computer see Register your computer on page 19 Download system updates Downloading updated software might resolve problems you experience with your computer To download updated software go to following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com support Record information Before you talk to a Lenovo representative record the following important information about your computer Record problem symptoms and details Collect the answers to the questions below before you call for help Then you will be able to get help as quickly as possible e What is the problem Is it continuous or intermittent e Is there an error message that appears What is the error code if any e What operating system are you using Which version e Which software applications were running at the tim
198. sert the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees Press it in firmly 8 Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place 9 Reinstall the memory slot cover back in place 10 Reinstall the battery back 11 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing the optical disk drive Before you start print these instructions Chapter 6 Replacing devices 77 Replacing the optical disk drive for ThinkPad L530 models An optical disk drive is preinstalled in the optical disk drive bay To replace it do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for three to five minutes to let the computer cool before you start the following procedures 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 65 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Loosen the screw that secures the drive and remove it 5 Press the edge of the drive outwards using the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the drawing and then pull out the optical disk drive 78 User Guide 6 Insert the optical disk drive into the optical disk drive bay and then press it firmly into the connector 7 Reinstall the screw and tighten it 8 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables Replacing optical disk drive for ThinkPad L430 m
199. static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the device e When transferring data to or from a flash media card such as an SD card do not put your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete To do so might cause damage to your data Take care in setting passwords Remember your passwords If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password Lenovo will not reset it and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive or solid state drive Care for the fingerprint reader The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly e Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard pointed object e Scraping the surface of the reader with your fingernail or anything hard e Using or touching the reader with a dirty finger If you notice any of the following conditions gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry soft lint free cloth e The surface of the reader is dirty or stained e The surface of the reader is wet e The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint Register your computer Register your ThinkPad products with Lenovo refer to the Web site http www lenovo com register This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades Be sure not to modify your computer e O
200. stop the installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor 14 After updating the driver click Close 15 Click OK Note To change the color settings right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click Advanced Settings select the Monitor tab then set Colors Considerations for attaching an external monitor e When installing an operating system you must install the display driver for your monitor that is supplied with the computer and the Monitor INF file that is supplied with the external monitor e If you set a resolution higher than the resolution you are using on the panel and use a panel that does not support that resolution take advantage of the virtual screen function which enables you to display only a part of the high resolution screen image your computer produces You can see other parts of the image by moving the screen with the TrackPoint pointing device or other pointing device e If the external monitor you are using is outdated the resolution and the refresh rate may be limited Using the DVI monitor If your computer is attached to one of the following optional expansion units you can connect a DVI monitor to your computer through the DVI connector of that unit e ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 e ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 e Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 e Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3 0 Notes e The screen mode that can be used depends on the specifications of
201. system activity and the battery charge level Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort or even a skin burn Periodically take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest and be careful not to use the keyboard for any extended length of time Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments Ventilation slots fans and or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it Never use the ac power adapter to warm your body Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn For your safety always follow these basic precautions 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 bezel More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high traffic areas Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings Do not operate your computer inside furniture as this
202. t ID EEPROM contains information about the system including its configuration and the serial numbers of key components It also includes a number of blank fields in which you can record information about the end users in your network Setting management features To enable the network administrator to control your computer remotely you must configure the network interface by setting the system management features in the ThinkPad Setup program You can configure the following functions in the program e Wake on LAN e Network Boot sequence e Flash update If an administrator password supervisor password has been set you will need to specify it when you start ThinkPad Setup to use these functions Wake on LAN When the Wake on LAN feature is enabled on a computer that is connected to a LAN a network administrator can start the computer remotely from a management console using remote network management software When your computer is not under the network administrator s system management you can disable Wake on LAN Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 119 To enable or disable Wake on LAN do the following 1 Start ThinkPad Setup Select Config The Config submenu is displayed Select Network The Network item submenu is displayed For Wake On LAN select one of the following AC Only AC and Battery or Disabled Press F10 to save changes and exit a A N Network Boot sequence When your computer is turned on remotely
203. t displayed on the taskbar and the ac power indicator does not light up have the ac power adapter and your computer serviced Note To display the power adapter power plug icon click Show hidden icons on the taskbar Power problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later If your computer is getting no power at all check the following items 1 Verify the power button Refer to System status indicators on page 8 The power button is illuminated whenever the computer is on It is not illuminated in sleep or hibernation mode Check all power connections Remove any power strips and surge protectors to connect the ac power adapter directly to the ac power outlet Inspect the ac power adapter Check for any physical damage and ensure that the power cable is firmly attached to the adapter brick and the computer 4 Verify the ac power source is working by attaching another device to the outlet 5 Remove the computer from the docking station or port replicator 6 Remove all devices and then test for system power with minimal devices attached a Disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer b Close the computer display and turn the computer over 140 User Guide c Remove the battery memory module Mini PCI ExpressCards optical disk drive hard disk drive or solid state drive or mSATA solid state drive See Chapter 6 Replacing devices on page 65 d
204. t of the disc is in one of the following formats Music CD CD ROM or CD ROM XA Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 143 Multisession photo CD Video CD DVD ROM DVD video e Problem The computer cannot play a CD or the sound quality is not good Solution Ensure that the disk meets the standards for your country Usually a disk that meets the local standards is marked with a CD logo on the label If you use a disc that does not meet these standards we cannot guarantee that it will play or that if it does play the sound quality will be good A software problem Problem An application does not run correctly Solution Ensure that the problem is not being caused by the application Check that your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application Refer to the manuals supplied with the application Check the following e The application is designed to operate with your operating system e Other applications run correctly on your computer e The necessary device drivers are installed e The application works when it is run on some other computer If an error message appears while you are using the application program refer to the manuals supplied with the application If the application still does not run correctly contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help Problems with ports and connectors The following are the most common problems with ports and connectors
205. t the environment is stable again minimal change in system tilt vibration or shock it turns the hard disk drive on Client Security Solution The Client Security Solution program protects your computer by securing client data and deflecting security breach attempts It also can help manage your passwords recover a forgotten password monitor security settings on your computer and suggest how to enhance your computer security Communications Utility Use the ThinkVantage Communications Utility program to configure settings for the integrated camera and audio devices Fingerprint Software If your system comes with a fingerprint reader the Fingerprint Software program enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password As a result the fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access GPS Enabler If the PCI Express Mini Card installed in your computer supports GPS your computer can receive signals from GPS satellites and determine its location If your computer is connected to the Internet you can find your location on a real time map provided by Google Maps or Microsoft Bing Maps Lenovo AutoLock To help guard against unauthorized use the Lenovo AutoLock program automatically locks the computer screen when the integrated camera does not detect human presence through facial feature recognition The integrated camera starts detecting facial feature when there
206. t your computer against attacks from viruses and worms by selecting Enabled If you find that the application program does not run correctly after choosing Enabled select Disabled and reset the setting If you select Enabled a Virtual Machine Monitor VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology Intel VT d is Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O When enabled a VMM can utilize the platform infrastructure for I O virtualization Table 5 Security menu items continued Menu item Submenu item selection Comments VO Port Access Anti Theft Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN WiMAX Wireless WAN Bluetooth USB Port ExpressCard Slot Optical Device Memory Card Slot Integrated Camera Microphone Fingerprint Reader Intel AT Module Activation Intel AT Suspend e Disabled e Enabled e Disabled e Enabled e Disabled e Disabled e Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Permanently Disabled Chapter 8 If you select Enabled you can use the Ethernet LAN device If you select Enabled you can use the Wireless LAN device If you select Enabled you can use the WiMAX device If you select Enabled you can use the Wireless WAN device If you select Enabled you c
207. the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow 3 Click the Create Rescue Media icon The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens 4 Inthe Rescue Media area select the type of the rescue medium you want to create You can create a rescue medium using a disc a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal hard disk drive 5 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created 62 User Guide e If you have created a rescue medium using a disc use the following instructions to use the rescue medium 1 Turn off your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Boot Menu opens release the F12 key 3 On the Boot Menu select the desired optical disk drive as the first boot device Then insert the rescue disc into the optical disk drive and press Enter The rescue medium starts e If you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive use the following instructions to use the rescue medium 1 Attach the USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Boot Menu opens release the F12 key 3 On the Boot Menu select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter The rescue medium starts When the rescue medium starts t
208. the battery is charging e Slow blinking orange The battery is being charged When the charge level reaches 20 the blinking color changes to green e Slow blinking green The battery charge level is between 20 and 80 and charging is continuing When the battery charge level reaches 80 the battery status indicator stops blinking but the charging might continue until the battery is 100 charged e Quick blinking orange An error has occurred with the battery e Off The battery is detached or the computer is powered off Note If the computer is operating on battery power the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep mode or hibernation mode Note If the computer is operating on battery power the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep or hibernation mode Locating important product information This section provides information to help you locate your machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification label and the Windows Certificate of Authenticity COA label Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer If you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model number will help support technicians to identify your computer and provide the highest level of service Chapter 1 Product Overview 9 You can find the machine type and model of your computer in the label as shown below
209. tion e After you change your startup sequence you must be extremely careful not to specify a wrong device during a copy a save or a format operation If you specify a wrong device your data and programs might be erased or overwritten e f you are using the BitLocker drive encryption you should not change the startup sequence BitLocker drive encryption detects the change of startup sequence and locks the computer from booting Changing the startup sequence To change the startup sequence do the following 1 Select Boot or Network then press Enter The default boot list is displayed showing the order in which devices will be started up Even devices that are not attached to or installed on your computer are listed e Use the Boot submenu to specify the startup sequence that runs when you turn on the power e Use the Network submenu to specify the startup sequence that runs when Wake on LAN is enabled Wake on LAN is commonly used by LAN administrators in corporate networks to get remote access to your computer 2 Set the startup sequence by using the following keys e Use cursor keys to select a device e Use F6 or the combination of Shift and to move the device up to a higher priority e Use F5 or to move the device down to a lower priority e Use the combination of Shift and to exclude or include a device 3 Press F10 to save the changes and restart the system To change the startup sequence temporarily so that the syst
210. tion is entered into a database which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem In addition some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users When you register your computer with Lenovo you will also receive the following benefits e Quicker service when you call Lenovo for help e Automatic notification of free software and special promotional offers To register your computer with Lenovo go to http www lenovo com register Then follow the instructions on the screen Frequently asked questions Here are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of ThinkPad notebook computer To ensure that you receive the best performance from your computer browse the following Web page to find information such as aids for troubleshooting and answers to frequently asked questions http www lenovo com support faq Can I get my user guide in another language e To download the user guide in another language go to http www lenovo com support Then follow the instructions on the screen Copyright Lenovo 2012 19 On the go and need to use battery power more effectively e To conserve power or to suspend operation without exiting applications or saving files see Understanding the power saving modes on page 29 e To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving create and apply power plans by use of the Power Manager program e If your computer will b
211. tor Connect a display device E DVI connector Connect a monitor that supports Single Link DVI Note The DVI connector provides a digital interface only This connector can only be used with a computer that supports DVI connection established through docking stations J Headphone jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter Use it to connect an external stereo headphone H Microphone jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter Use it to connect an external microphone El Ethernet connector Connect the docking station to an Ethernet LAN The indicator on the connector is the same as that on the computer Notes e You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector e You can use this connector for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T Ethernet connection Note If you attach your computer to the docking station and use an Ethernet connector use the Ethernet connector on the docking station not the one on the computer USB connectors Connect USB 2 0 compatible devices E USB 2 0 connector on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or USB 3 0 connector on the Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3 0 Connect a compatible USB device Eq External monitor connector Connect an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the docking station and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the docking station not the one on the computer Security keyhole Use a security cable lock that fits this keyhole to lock your docking st
212. ty Reporting Options e BIOS ROM String Reporting BIOS text string ESCD Reporting Extended system configuration data CMOS Reporting CMOS data NVRAM Reporting Security data stored in the Asset ID SMBIOS Reporting SMBIOS data Clear the encryption key Note The item is displayed only if you have selected Active for the Security Chip option This option enables or disables the confirmation message when you change Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 113 Table 5 Security menu items continued Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments the settings of the security chip Physical Presence for Clear UEFI BIOS Update Option Flash BIOS Updating by End Users Secure RollBack Prevention Memory Protection Execution Prevention Virtualization Intel Virtualization Technology Intel VT d Feature 114 User Guide Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled This option enables or disables the confirmation message when you clear the security chip 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 If you select Disabled end user can flash older version of the UEFI BIOS If you select Enabled end user can not flash older version of the UEFI BIOS Use the Data Execution Prevention feature to protec
213. u press Esc repeatedly until you reach the ThinkPad Setup program main menu Note If you need to restore the settings to their original state as of the time of purchase press F9 to load the default settings You also can select an option on the Restart submenu to load the default settings or discard the changes 6 Select Restart Move the cursor to the option you want for restarting your computer then press Enter Your computer restarts 106 User Guide Main menu The Main menu is the first interface you see after you enter ThinkPad Setup It displays the following configuration of your computer e UEFI BIOS Version e UEFI BIOS Date Year Month Day e Embedded Controller Version e Machine Type Model e System unit serial number e System board serial number e Asset Tag e CPU Type e CPU Speed e Installed memory e UUID e MAC address Internal LAN Config menu If you need to change the configuration of your computer select Config from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following table lists the Config menu items Notes e The default settings are already optimized for you If you consider changing the computer configuration proceed with extreme caution Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results e On each submenu press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option or type desired values from the keyboard directly e Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer sup
214. u to create recovery media to restore the contents of the system drive or hard disk drive to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory For information about how to open and use this program refer to Creating and using recovery media on page 59 Recovery Media The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems get help and recover from system crashes even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Screen Reader Optimizer The Screen Reader Optimizer program enables you to achieve the best reading experience by setting your preferred screen brightness level and rotating the screen for the most comfortable reading position SimpleTap The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as muting the speakers adjusting the volume locking the computer operating system launching a program opening a Web page opening a file and so on You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the Lenovo App Shop from which you can download various applications and computer software To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way do any of the following e Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop The r
215. up on page 106 e Using system management on page 118 Installing a new operating system If you install a new operating system in your computer you need to install the Supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for it at the same time The necessary files are located in the following directories of your solid state drive or hard disk drive e The Supplement files for the operating system supported are in the C SWTOOLS OSFIXES directory e The device drivers for the operating system supported are in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory e The preloaded software applications are in the C SWTOOLS APPS directory Notes e The process of installing the new operating system deletes all the data on your hard disk including backups or images that were stored in a hidden folder by use of the Rescue and Recovery program e If you cannot find the Supplement files the device drivers and application software you need on your hard disk drive or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them go to http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers Before you begin Note If your computer is equipped with both a hard disk drive and an mSATA solid state drive you are not recommended to use the mSATA solid state drive as a bootable device The mSATA solid state drive is designed and developed for cache function purpose only If you use the mSATA solid state drive as a bootable device its reliability is not guaranteed Bef
216. upport it Select the mode of Intel SpeedStep technology at runtime Enabled Always highest speed Disabled Always lowest speed Set the optical disk drive speed to the desired performance Enable or disable the power saving feature that stops the microprocessor clock automatically when there are no system activities Normally it is not necessary to change the setting Enable or disable a feature that automatically adjusts power management when there is no PCI Express activity Normally it is not necessary to change the setting Set the transfer speed of the ExpressCard to the desired level of performance The Automatic option enables the ExpressCard to specify the transfer speed it supports Enable or disable a feature that powers on the system when the ac power adapter is attached If you select Enabled the system is powered on when the ac power adapter is attached When the system is in hibernate state the system resumes If you select Disabled the system is not powered on nor resumed when the ac power adapter is attached Table 4 Config menu items continued Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Intel R Rapid Start e Disabled To use this feature a special Technology e Enabled partition on the solid state drive is required Enter after When enabled you can e Immediately enable the 30 Day Standby e 1 minute function through the Power Manager program The function
217. ur computer off and then turn it on again after you set the security chip to Active Otherwise the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed To set an item on the Security Chip submenu do the following 1 Print these instructions 2 Save all open files and exit all applications 3 Turn your computer off and then turn it on again 4 When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens Chapter 4 Security 53 Using the cursor keys move to Security The Security menu opens Using the cursor keys move to Security Chip and press Enter The Security Chip submenu opens Using the cursor keys move to an item you want to set When the item is highlighted press Enter Set other items that you want to set Press F10 to save changes and exit O O ON OD OH 10 Press Enter in the Setup Confirmation window to confirm the exit To set the security chip you have to start Client Security Solution and follow the instructions on the screen Note To configure the security chip you need to download the latest version of Client Security Solution from the Lenovo Web site To download Client Security Solution go to http www lenovo com support Then follow the instructions on the screen Using a fingerprint reader Depending on the options you ordered your computer may have an integrated fingerprint reader By enrolling your fingerprint and associating it with a windows password you can log
218. urface Replacing the battery Before you start print these instructions This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another system is installed the system will not charge Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use Copyright Lenovo 2012 65 Note If an unauthorized battery is installed the following message will be displayed The battery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system Read the following prerequisites before you replace the battery Prerequisites for the procedure une If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced there is danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain Do not short circuit it Do not drop crush puncture or subject to strong forces Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to
219. urn on your computer you will have to type the user or master hard disk password in order to start your computer and get access to your operating system Changing or removing a hard disk password Follow steps 1 through 7 in Setting a hard disk password on page 49 typing your password to get access to the ThinkPad Setup program To change or remove the user hard disk password do the following e To change the hard disk password type the current password in the Enter Current Password field Then type the new password in the Enter New Password field and retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field Press Enter and a Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window The user hard disk password will be changed e To remove the hard disk password type the current password in the Enter Current Password field Then leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Press Enter to exit from the Setup Notice window The user hard disk password will be removed To change or remove the User Master hard disk passwords select User HDP or Master HDP If you choose User HDP do the following e To change the user hard disk password type the current user hard disk password or the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field Then type the new user hard disk password in the Enter
220. uter with a single core processor and install it on a computer with a dual core processor you can get access to the hard disk drive The opposite however is not true If you remove the hard disk drive from a computer with a dual core processor and install it on a computer with a single core processor you cannot get access to the hard disk drive Installing device drivers To install device drivers go to http www lenovo com support Installing driver for the 4 in 1 Media card reader To use the 4 in 1 Media card reader you need to download and install the Ricoh Multi Card Reader Driver from Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com ThinkPadDrivers Installing the driver for USB 3 0 Your computer supports USB 3 0 functions To use the USB 3 0 connectors you need to download and install the USB 3 0 driver after you reinstalled the Windows 7 operating system by doing the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com support Find your model and display the driver links 2 Select the USB 3 0 driver for the 32 bit or 64 bit operating system and extract it to your local hard disk drive 3 Double click the Setup exe file in the C DRIVERS WIN USB3 0 directory 4 Click Next If the device driver is already installed click Cancel Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is finished Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 7 ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 7 is usually in the default directory C SWTOOLS
221. vice look for a text file a file with the extension txt The text file contains information on how to reinstall that device driver e If the subfolder for the device contains a file of setup information a file with the extension inf you can use the Add New Hardware program in the Windows Control Panel to reinstall the device driver Not all device drivers can be reinstalled by use of this program In the Add New Hardware program Chapter 5 Recovery overview 63 when prompted for the device driver you want to install click Have Disk and Browse Then select the device driver file from the device subfolder e In the subfolder for the device look for the file for the application a file with the extension exe Double click the file and follow the instructions on the screen Attention If you need updated device drivers do not download them from the Windows Update Web site Obtain them from Lenovo For more information see Making sure device drivers are current on page 122 Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment do one of the following e Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace See Using a rescue medium on page 62 e Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings See Using recovery media on page 60 Note If you a
222. wer management When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets you depend on battery power to keep your computer running Different computer components consume power at different rates The more you use the power intensive components the faster you consume battery power Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries Mobility has revolutionized business by allowing you to take your work wherever you go With ThinkPad batteries you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet Checking battery status The Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task tray displays the percentage of battery power remaining The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges Because each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors e How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work e The way you use your computer For example how often you access the hard disk drive or the solid state drive How bright you make the computer display And how often you use wireless features Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium ion Li ion battery pack provided with it or from ac power through the ac power adapter While you use ac power the battery charges automatically The ac power adapter that comes
223. with your computer has two basic components 1 The transformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use with the computer Chapter 2 Using your computer 27 2 The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack Attention Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer To use the ac power adapter ensure to take these steps in the order they are given as follows 1 Connect the ac power adapter to the power jack of the computer 2 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Tips on using the ac power adapter You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display e When the ac power adapter is not in use disconnect it from the electrical outlet e Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power adapter transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer e Before you charge the battery ensure that its temperature is at least 10 C 50 F e You can charge the battery when the ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need to charge it in any of the following conditions When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery has not been used for a long time Charging the battery When you check battery status and find that the percentage of power remaining is low
224. word or provide confirmation Click the Driver tab 10 Click Update Driver Click Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Clear the Show compatible hardware check box Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor After updating the driver click Close Set Resolution Note To change the color settings select the Monitor tab then set Colors Click OK e Problem The screen is unreadable or distorted 136 User Guide Solution Ensure that The monitor information is correct Refer to the Solution for setting a higher resolution on the external monitor The appropriate monitor type is selected Refer to the Solution for setting a higher resolution on the external monitor Ensure that an appropriate refresh rate is selected by doing the following 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor and the computer wo Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor click the Detect button Click the icon for the desired monitor the Monitor 2 icon is for the external monitor Click Advanced Settings Click the Monitor tab Select the correct screen refresh rate N O9 I Problem Wrong characters appear on the screen Solution Did you fol
225. y for deleting all the data from the hard disk drive or solid state drive when you dispose of sell or hand over your computer You can destroy the data physically by smashing the hard disk drive with a hammer or magnetically by means of strong magnetic power thus making the data unreadable But we recommend that you make use of the software payware or service pay service specifically developed for the purpose For disposing of data on the hard disk drive Lenovo provides the Secure Data Disposal tool To download the application go to the Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com support Note Running the application will take a couple of hours If an Encryption solid state drive or a Disk Encryption hard disk drive is supported and installed in your computer you can logically dispose of all the data on the drive in a very short time by erasing the cryptographic key The data encrypted with the old key is not physically erased but remains on the drive however it cannot be decrypted without the old key This feature is enabled by ThinkPad Setup Menu Extension Utility and is available as a menu item in ThinkPad Setup Understanding and using firewalls If your system is preinstalled with a firewall program it protects against computer Internet security threats unauthorized access intrusions and Internet attacks It also protects your privacy 56 User Guide For more information about how to use the firewall program refer to the h
226. y of boot option between e Legacy First UEFI and Legacy Boot Mode e Quick Screen during POST e Diagnostics e Quick The ThinkPad Logo screen is displayed e Diagnostics Text messages are displayed Note You can also enter Diagnostic mode by pressing Esc during POST Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 117 Table 6 Startup menu items continued Menu item Selection Comments Option Keys display e Disabled If you select Disabled the To Enabled interrupt normal startup press Enter message is not displayed during POST Boot Device List F12 Option Disabled If you select Enabled the F12 key Enabled is recognized and the Boot Menu window is displayed Boot Order Lock Disabled If you select Enabled the boot Enabled priority order is locked for your future use Restart menu If you need to close the ThinkPad Setup and restart the system select Restart from the ThinkPad Setup menu The following submenu items are displayed e Exit Saving Changes Restart the system after saving the changes e Exit Discarding Changes Restart the system without saving the changes e Load Setup Defaults Load the setup default settings e Discard Changes Discard the changes e Save Changes Save the changes Updating your system UEFI BIOS The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI BIOS is a part of the system programs that make up the basic layer of software built into your computer The UEFI BIOS translates the
227. y parts away CAUTION AA Before replacing any CRUs turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover viii User Guide Power cords and power adapters Bien Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer The power cords shall be safety approved For Germany it shall be HO5VV F 3G 0 75 mm or better For other countries the suitable types shall be used accordingly Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray crack or crimp This can present a safety hazard Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on tripped over or pinched by objects Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers Liquids can cause a short circuit particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse Liquids also can cause gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows sig
228. your computer has a wireless WAN feature it might require a SIM card to establish a wireless WAN connections Depending on the country of delivery the SIM card might be already installed in the SIM card slot EJ Docking station connector Connect your computer to the supported docking station to extend the computer capabilities when you are in your office or at home EJ Hard disk drive or solid state drive Depending on models your computer might have a large capacity customer upgradable hard disk drive that can meet a variety of storage demands Some models are equipped with an solid state drive for data storage The cutting edge technology of solid state drive enables notebook computers to be lighter smaller and faster Note The hidden service partition is the reason why there is less free space than expected on your hard disk drive or solid state drive This reduction is more noticeable on the solid state drive because of its smaller capacity 6 User Guide Ei Memory upgrade slot You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory upgrade slot Memory modules are available as options from Lenovo For more information see Replacing and installing a memory module on page 74 i PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on some models Your computer might have a wireless wide area network WAN card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireles
229. ystem status indicators and power status indicators The status indicators show the current status of your computer System status indicators Your computer has system status indicators The following picture shows the location and the meaning of each indicator Wireless LAN WAN WiMAX Bluetooth status indicator e Green The wireless LAN WAN WiMAX or Bluetooth feature is on e Off The wireless radio is turned off E Device access status indicator The hard disk drive solid state drive optical drive or MSATA solid state drive is reading or writing data Note When this indicator is blinking or lighting do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer EJ Power on status indicator The power button stays lit whenever the computer is on blinks when the computer is in sleep mode and is off when the computer is turned off Power status indicators The computer has power status indicators that show the mode sleep hibernation or normal and the battery status The following shows the location and the meaning of the indicators 8 User Guide Fa Sleep status indicator e Green The computer is in sleep mode e Blinking green The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode or is resuming normal operation H Battery status indicator e Green The battery charge level is 20 or more e Orange The battery charge level is between 5 and 20 e Fast blinking orange The battery charge level is 5 or less or

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