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Lenovo 5016W78 Laptop User Manual

1. 85 Creating a rescue medium 85 Using a rescue medium 86 Reinstalling preinstalled applications atid navies drivers a a a a a a a m 86 Solving recovery problems 87 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 89 Static electricity prevention 89 Replacing the battery 489 Replacing the memory 91 Replacing the hard disk drive 9 Replacing the solid state drive m POZ Installing and apang the mSATA sil state drive p ana ee 101 Replacing the oe aie Bode amp af ose aa ay A108 Replacing the SIM card 104 Replacing the palmrest 106 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card ar wireless LAN WiMAX connection 110 Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Gara for wireless WAN connection 111 Replacing the integrated camera 114 Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 2 119 Finding ThinkPad options puneig amp TAQ ThinkPad port replicator and PETS station 119 Front view 120 Rearview 122 ii User Guide Attaching a ThinkPad por a or docking station Detaching a ThinkPad por replicator or docking station Security feature Using the system lock Kay Chapter 8 Advanced configuration wer Installing a new operating system Before you begin Installing Windows 7 Installing Windows Vista Installing Windows XP Insta
2. 6 Turn the computer over again Connect the ac power adapter and the cables to the computer Replacing the memory Before you start print these instructions Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate three DDR3 synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module SO DIMM available as an option in the memory slot of the computer SO DIMMs with different capacities are available To replace or add memory read the following prerequisites and then the instruction Prerequisites for the procedure When replacing the memory be sure to follow the precautions Note The operating speed of the memory module depends on the system configuration of your computer and its combination with the memory module installed on your computer In some conditions the memory in your computer may not be able to operate at the maximum speed Attention Before you start installing a 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 SO DIMM Replacing the memory To install an SO DIMM 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 Replaci
3. Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Double click Bluetooth Radios to extract the Bluetooth Radios device tree Double click the ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate icon to open the Properties window Click the Driver tab then click Update Driver Click No not this time and then click Next Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install then click Next O O ON DOA FW DD _ Select the driver that has no Digital Signed icon then click Next Chapter 2 Using your computer 45 11 Click Finish 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 Using WiMAX Some ThinkPad Notebooks 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 mile broadband connectivity similar to that offered by cable or ADSL but without the need to physically connect a cable to the PC To use the WiMAX feature start Access Connections Checking wireless connection status Access Connections Gauge Windows 7 If your computer is running Windows 7 the Access Connections Gauge in the task bar displays the signal strength a
4. 9 Profile your machine at http www lenovo com think support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions 10 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 11 Keep a log book Entries might include major hardware or software changes driver updates minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them 12 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 etc e Make sure that your battery is charged and that you have the ac power connected e Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings e Restart the machine and start the recovery e f your machine uses discs as the recovery media DO NOT remove the disc from the drive until prompted to do so 13 For suspected hard disk drive issues refer to Diagnosing problems on page 157 and run a diagnostic test of the drive prior to calling the Customer Support Center If your computer does not start up 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 returns any failing error codes or Copyright Lenovo 2012 151 messages call the Customer Support
5. The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily On Windows Vista the default brightness level is loaded after sleep standby hibernation reboot or detaching or attaching an ac power adapter To change the default brightness level change the settings of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager Fn Delete The computer display becomes dimmer The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily On Windows Vista the default brightness level is loaded after sleep standby hibernation reboot or detaching or attaching an ac power adapter To change the default brightness level change the settings of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager Fn Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function Fn F1 Has the same function as the SysRq key Fn F2 Lock your computer Fn F8 Change the settings of the UltraNav pointing device Fn NmLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad The indicator of numeric lock is displayed on the screen Fn PgUp Has the same function as the back arrow in the browser that moves you back to pages you have viewed in the order that you opened them Fn PgDn Has the same function as the forward arrow in the browser that moves you forward to pages you have viewed in the order that you opened them Fn Esc Has the same function as the Break key Fn cursor keys These key combinations are for use with Windows Media Playe
6. 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 Chapter 2 Using your computer 39 Mroancen Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation nanoen 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 nanoen 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 Note Some ThinkPad Notebooks come with a built in wireless WAN card enabling you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks Access Connections is a connectivity assistant program fo
7. do the system will not respond when you try to resume operation For information about the location of the ExpressCard slot flash media card reader slot and smart card slot see Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators on page 1 To remove an ExpressCard or a Flash Media Card do the following For Windows 7 1 2 3 4 5 Click Show hidden icons in the task bar Right click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Select the item you want to remove to stop the card Press the card to eject it from your computer For Windows Vista and Windows XP 4 2 3 4 To Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar Select the item you want to remove to stop the card Press the card to eject it from your computer Remove the card from your computer and store it safely for future use remove a Smart card do the following For Windows 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click the Show hidden icons in the task bar Right click Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Select the item for Smart card to stop it Pull the card out of the Smart card reader Press the Smart card reader to eject it from your computer Store the Smart card and the Smart card reader safely for future use For Windows Vista and Windows XP 1 2 3 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar Select the item for Smart card to stop it Pull the Smart card ou
8. 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 make sure 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 make sure 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 make sure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button For Windows Vista ar OO N lt Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings and check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set Click Advanced Settings Click the Adapter tab Make sure 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 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 169 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 make sure the device is workin
9. Using an integrated camera If your computer has an integrated camera you can 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 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 56 User Guide 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 programs 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 camera 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
10. 16 A new master hard disk password window opens Type your new password in the Enter New Password field 17 Press Enter once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it 18 Commit your password to memory and press Enter A Setup Notice window is displayed Attention You might want to note your passwords and keep them in a safe place Otherwise if you forget the user only password or both user and master passwords Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the hard disk 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 19 Press F10 to exit from the Setup Notice window The next time you turn 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 If the Passphrase function is enabled on your computer and you set the hard disk password and then remove the hard disk drive from your computer and install it on a computer that has the Passphrase function disabled you will not be able to change the hard disk password on that computer If you need to change the hard disk password remove the hard disk drive remove the power on and supervisor passwords if they have been set on that computer disable the Passphrase fu
11. Bluetooth Devices To send data to a Bluetooth enabled device do as follows 1 Right click data that you want to send 2 Select Send To gt Bluetooth Devices For details refer to the Windows online help 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 For Windows XP If your computer is equipped with the Integrated Bluetooth features you can enable or disable the features by pressing Fn F5 If you press Fn F5 a list of wireless features is displayed You can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click 42 User Guide In Windows XP you can use either ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software or the Microsoft Bluetooth software By default ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software is installed on your computer Using Bluetooth for the first time on your computer If this is the first time Bluetooth has been used on your computer use either of the following procedures 1 Double click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop or the Bluetooth icon in the task bar The Start Using Bluetooth window opens and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically 2 Wait until the installation of the drivers is complete OR 1 Right click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop or the Bluetooth icon in the task
12. If your computer is a Windows 7 model it does not support Presentation Director but the Fn F7 or Win P key combination is available for switching display output to a connected projector Presentation Director provides an easy way to set up your computer to help you give presentations with confidence even when you are away from your office Use Presentation Director to adjust resolution settings and temporarily disable power management timers to ensure an uninterrupted presentation Presentation Director has some predefined presentation schemes To apply a presentation scheme you can use the Fn F7 key combination To start Presentation Director click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Presentation Director and follow the instructions on the screen Projecting video To display information and make presentations you can attach a data projector to your computer Attach the data projector to the monitor 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 If your computer is running Windows Vista or Windows XP you can create a presentation scheme by following the instructions of the Presentation Director with the projector attached to your computer You can save the scheme for a future presentation with the same equipment Chapter 2 Using your
13. Replacing the palm rest on page 106 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 oa KR WwW PD 110 User Guide 7 Remove the screws and the card pops up Remove the card 8 Align the contact edge of the new card with the corresponding socket contact of the computer Pivot the card until you can snap it into place and secure the card with the two screws Note Be sure to attach the gray cable to the connector marked MAIN on the card and the black cable to the connector marked AUX 10 Reinstall the palm rest 11 Reinstall the optical drive 12 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection Some ThinkPad models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one read the following prerequisites first Chapter 6 Replacing devices 111 Prerequisites for the procedure Asia During electrical storms do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall bancer Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock
14. 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 how often you access the hard disk drive or the solid state drive how bright you make the computer display 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 with your computer has two basic components 1 The transformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use with the computer 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 do the following Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here 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 You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display Notes 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 transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer e You can charge the battery when the ac po
15. Your computer has system status indicators The following shows the location and the meaning of each indicator EJ Power On The computer is on and ready to use The power switch stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not lit when the computer is in sleep standby mode E Numeric lock By default when the numeric lock is on the numeric lock indicator is displayed on the screen To change the settings of the numeric lock indicator see Changing display settings on page 48 EJ Device Access A hard disk drive is being used to read or write data When this indicator is blinking do not put the computer into sleep standby mode or turn it off J CapsLock Chapter 1 Product Overview 9 CapsLock mode is enabled You can enter all alphabetic characters A Z in uppercase without pressing the Shift key Note Another mode available for your computer though there is no indicator for it is Scroll Lock mode When this mode is enabled the arrow keys can be used as function keys for screen scrolling but not for moving the cursor To enable or disable this mode press the ScrLk key Not all application programs support this function Power status indicators The computer has status indicators that show the mode sleep standby hibernation or normal and the status of the battery The following shows the location and the meaning of the indicators Battery status e Green The battery has more than 20 charge e Oran
16. a beep sounds when the e Disabled computer enters a power management mode when it resumes operational mode and when the ac power adapter is connected or disconnected Low Battery Alarm e Enabled Enable or disable the Low Battery Alarm e Disabled Password Beep e Enabled Enable this option to have a beep sound when e Disabled the system is waiting for a power on hard disk or supervisor password Different beeps will be sounded when the entered password matches or does not match the configured password Keyboard Beep Enabled Enable or disable keyboard beep when e Disabled unmanageable key combinations are pressed Extended Memory Test e Enabled Enable or disable the Extended Memory Test and e Disabled initialization during boot Enabling this function will increase boot time Recent operating systems usually do not require Extended Memory Initialization Serial ATA SATA SATA Controller Mode Option e AHCI If you select AHCI the Serial ATA controller operates in AHCI mode If you select Compatibility the Serial ATA controller operates in compatibility mode e Compatibility Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 145 Table 4 Config menu items continued Funto Selection ooms yO Core Multi Processing e Enabled Enables or disables additional execution core units e Disabled within a CPU Note If you are using a computer with a single core processor this item does not appear Note For Core Multi Proce
17. and is commonly used for connecting peripheral devices to a computer transferring data between hand held devices and PC or remotely controlling and communicating with devices such as mobile phones WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access This long range wireless data transmission technology based on the 802 16 standard is expected to provide the user a last mile broadband connectivity similar to that provided by cable or ADSL but without the need to physically connect a cable to the PC Making 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 If you carry your computer with the wireless LAN feature into an airplane check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane 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 47 Note You can purchase a wireless networking card as an option For more information refer to Finding ThinkPad options on page 119 Tips for using the wireless LAN feature e Place your computer so
18. by use of Power Manager e If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time you can prevent battery power from draining by removing the battery For more information about using the battery see Power management on page 36 Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk or solid state drive e Study the Security section 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 or solid state drive on page 78 Getting connected in different locations is a challenge e Take advantage of the networking features by use of Access Connections e To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer refer to Wireless connections on page 40 e To travel more confidently be sure to check the tips in Traveling with your computer on page 64 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 Use Presentation Director to set up a presentation e Make sure that you follow the procedure for Attaching an external monitor on page 49 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 C
19. e Using and understanding firewalls on page 79 e Protecting data against viruses on page 79 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 devices and security features Lenovo makes no comments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Using passwords By using passwords you can help prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password Make sure that only authorized individuals access your computer Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that other possible users know the proper passwords in order to access your computer or your data A LJ If this icon appears enter Power on password or Supervisor password ma if this icon appears enter Hard disk password Note If this icon appears type a user hard disk password If you want to type a master hard disk password press F1 and type a master hard di
20. keep current power plan in Windows XP keep current power scheme Notes You can also turn off the computer display as follows 1 Press Fn F3 A panel for selecting a power plan in Windows XP power scheme appears 2 Select Fn F3 Settings 3 Select Power off display 4 Click OK The next time you press Fn F3 you can turn off the computer display Sleep standby in Windows XP In sleep standby 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 standby mode press Fn F4 To return from sleep standby mode press the Fn key Hibernation By using this mode you can turn off your computer completely without saving files or exiting from any applications that are running When you enter hibernation all open applications folders and files are saved to the hard disk and then the computer turns off To enter hibernation press Fn F 12 To resume your session press the power button for no more than 4 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 En abling 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
21. remove power cords from outlets 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlets 4 Remove all cables from devices 5 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 xiii e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure y Dancer 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 notice CAUTION For products with mercury containing fluorescent lamps i e non LED e The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury dispose according to
22. system information collection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance 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 81 To run the Lenovo Solution Center program click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo Solution Center 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 Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and find solutions for them It also includes automatic notification when action is required computing assistance advanced diagnostics and diagnostic history To start this program do as follows For Windows 7 Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Lenovo System Health and Diagnostics For Windows Vista and XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox When the application is launched select a diagnosti
23. Click Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings button Click the Monitor tab Select the correct screen refresh rate For Windows XP 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 o ON DOO fF Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Note After pressing Fn F7 you will need to wait for a moment before the image appears Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Monitor tab Select the correct refresh rate e Problem Wrong characters appear on the screen Solution Did you follow the correct procedure in installing the operating system or application program If you did have the external monitor serviced e Problem The Extend desktop function does not work Solution Enable the Extend desktop function by doing the following For Windows 7 1 oO AON 09 0 FW DY Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor and the computer Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click the Monitor 2 icon Select Extend these displays for Multiple displays Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display S
24. Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Select the screen resolution and color quality of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the external monitor Select the screen resolution and color quality of the secondary display O O AON DOA FWD k 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 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 function you cannot set a higher resolution or higher refresh rate on the secondary display Solution Change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primary display by doing the following For Windows 7 Change the resolution depth to lower settings for the primary display Refer to the Solution for The Extend desktop function does not work above Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 175 For Windows Vista Using the Display Settings window change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primary display To launch the Disp
25. F12 Option To change the startup sequence do the following 1 Select Boot or Network then press Enter e You can use the Boot submenu to specify the startup sequence that runs when you turn on the power Refer to Boot submenu on page 141 e You can use the Network submenu to specify the startup sequence that runs when Wake on LAN is started Wake on LAN is commonly used by LAN administrators in corporate networks to get remote access to your computer Refer to Network Boot submenu on page 142 2 Select the device you want to start first Use these keys to set the order that the BIOS will use when starting an operating system e F6 or F5 moves the device up or down e x excludes or includes the device to start e 1 loads the default startup sequence 3 Press F10 to save the changes and restart the system To change the startup sequence temporarily so that the system starts up from a different drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer then while the To interrupt normal startup press the blue button message is displayed at the lower left of the screen press F12 3 Select the device you want to start first from the Boot menu Note The Boot menu will be shown when the system cannot boot from any device or no operating system was found Boot submenu The following list showing the order in which devices will be started up is always displayed Even devices that are not attache
26. 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 refer to the ThinkPad Web site at http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix Before you begin Before 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 be using Go to the section for the operating system you are using Installing Windows 7 on page 132 Installing Windows Vista on page 132 Installing Windows XP on page 133 For the country or region code required in the installation use one of the following Country or region Code China SC Denmark DK Finland FI France FR Germany GR Italy IT Copyright Lenovo 2012 131 Japan JP Netherlands NL Netherlands NL Norway NO Spain SP Sweden SV Taiwan and Hong Kong TC United States US Installing Windows 7 To install Windows 7 and its related software on your computer do as follows 1 Insert the DVD for Windows 7 into the DVD drive and restart the computer Follow the install instructions on the screen 2 Restore C SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation 3 Installing Intel Chipset Supp
27. 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 e To create a rescue medium on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Create Recovery Media The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens 2 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 3 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Chapter 5 Recovery overview 85 Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created 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 Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 On the Startup Device Menu select the desired optical drive as the first boot device The
28. Lock BIOS Settings in the Password menu when you set the supervisor password you make it impossible for anyone but you to make changes Setting a supervisor password Only a system administrator will be able to apply this procedure 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 BIOS Setup Utility window opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Supervisor Password A window opens that prompts you to enter a new password oO AN DOA FW DY Choose your supervisor password and type it in the Enter New Password field then press Enter Note If the Passphrase function is enabled you can choose your supervisor password which can consist of 1 to 64 characters in any combination If the Passphrase function is disabled the supervisor password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details refer to Using Passphrase on page 68 10 Press Enter to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it 11 Commit your password to memory Attention You might want to note your password and keep it in a safe place If you forget your supervisor password Lenovo can not reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the sy
29. PXE 2 1 compliant by enabling it to boot load an operating system or another executable image from a server Your computer supports the PC 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 POST BIOS updates 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 Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 149 If a computer is turned on by the Wake on LAN function the Network boot sequence is used 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 BIOS Setup Utility That utility contains the following functions e Wake on LAN e Startup sequence If an administrator s password Supervisor password has been set you will need to specify it when you start BIOS Setup Utility so that you can use these functions Wake on LAN When the Wake on LAN
30. Passphrase on page 68 2 Set a power on password as well as a hard disk password for your internal solid state drive or hard disk drive Refer to the procedures in Power on password on page 70 and Hard disk passwords on page 71 For security a longer password is recommended 3 If your computer support the Trusted Platform Module TPM management feature use it with the security chip to provide reliable security for BIOS Refer to Setting the security chip on page 75 Note Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista support TPM management feature 4 Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer make sure to delete data stored on it Refer to Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive on page 78 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 security chip and Client Security Solution you can do the following e Protect your data and system e Strengthen access controls e Secure communications Client Security Solution The Client Security Solution program helps protect your computer and your personal information so that you know that your sensitive data is secure It can also help manage your passwords help recover a forgotten password or help you monitor security s
31. Please make sure 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 Refer to the procedure in Replacing memory on how to remove and reseat the memory modules 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 s reference guide 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 158 User Guide 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 Be sure 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 immedi
32. Press F1 to enter into the BIOS Setup menu press F9 to load the defult settings press F10 to exit and restart your computer Load default settings in BIOS Setup Utility If you still see the same error message have the computer serviced 02D0 System cache error Cache The cache is disabled Have the disabled computer serviced CPU Variable MTRR configure Have the computer serviced failed 02F0 CPU ID 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in Power off and remove the miniPCI network card Unauthorized WAN card is Invalid CPU is installed Install correct CPU If you still see the same error message have the computer serviced Power off your computer and remove the PCI Express Mini Card Power off and remove the WAN plugged in Power off and remove card the WAN card System Configuration Data Read Error 2200 Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup menu Press F9 to load the default settings Press F10 to exit Restart the computer Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid Have the computer serviced 2201 none 2201 Machine UUID is invalid Machine UUID is invalid 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 For Windows 7 and Windows Vista Start Power Manager
33. Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln 194 User Guide EMVG fr her Gesetz Uber 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 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 B2 DIOS BSSAIIAM Ol 7 Ile AAS BS ERTLIHIEN FE IBAA ASBoteE AS S40 oH DE NAAM NSS ASU Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement CORB J7ABRHRHRECT CORE RERA CRATOC CeANMELTUETH CORBPIUAYPTLEV AYRE MICHELE Anat ZEBERBER ILLNENET FRSA BCH TEL UMW RUELTREW VCCI B Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to
34. Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Complementary Code Keying CCK and or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to e 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 e The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth device is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2 1 EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG Following profiles are supported by Bluetooth device e Generic Access e Service Discovery e Serial Port e Dial up Networking e FAX e LAN Access using PPP e Personal Area Network e Generic Object Exchange e Generic Object Push e File Transfer e Synchronization e Audio Gateway e Headset e Printer e Human Interface Devices Keyboard Mouse e Basic Image e Handsfree e AV e Phone Book Access Profile PBAP Windows 7 and Windows Vista only e VDP Sync Profile Windows 7 and Windows Vista only Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card Wireless WAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth device 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 191 D
35. Star e Registry patch to improve USB device detection on resume from sleep To install these Registry Patches refer to the following web site http www lenovo com support Installing the Windows Vista Update Module Package The Windows Vista Update Modules are in the following directory C SWTOOLS OSFIXES VISTA 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 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 computer 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 Windows XP Before you start print these instructions Note Your computer supports Windows XP Service Pack 3 Before you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 make sure you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 first You must instal
36. Switch to Advanced view Click the Power plan tab and then select Maximum Performance from the predefined power plans For Windows XP Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 161 Start Power Manager Click the Power scheme tab and then select Maximum Performance from the predefined power schemes e Problem When turn on the machine nothing appears on the screen and the machine 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 switch for 4 seconds or more Turn it on and listen again Solution Make sure 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 computer is turned on Turn the power switch 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 the Fn Home Type the correct password and press Enter refer to Power on password If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced e Problem When turn on the machine only a white cursor appears on a blank screen Solution If you have modified a partition on your hard disk drive by using a partition software information about that partition or the master boot re
37. This enables you to perform 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
38. 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 Notebooks 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 192 To use the wireless WAN feature start Access Connections Using Bluetooth For Windows 7 and Windows Vista If your computer is equipped with the Integrated Bluetooth features you can enable or disable the features by pressing Fn F5 If you press Fn F5 a list of wireless features is displayed You can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click To configure a Bluetooth device or manage connection settings you can use Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Devices and Printers in Windows Vista
39. after you turn off your computer Solution Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or over to turn off your computer then turn it on again e Problem Missing discolored or bright dots appear on 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 make sure 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 170 User Guide 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 t
40. and click Properties to open the Display Properties 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 See below for more information Check the monitor type and if necessary update the driver by doing the following For Windows 7 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 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 171 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 Click Advanced Settings 6 Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type 12 13 14 15 16 is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do as follows 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 password or provide confirmation Click the Driver tab 10 11 Click Update Driver Click Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers o
41. 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 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 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 TrackPoint You can customize the TrackPoint pointing device and its buttons as follows e Switch the functions of the left and right buttons e Change the sensitivity of the TrackPoint e Enable the Magnifying Glass e Enable the TrackPoint scrolling function e Enable the TrackPoint Scrolling Tips To customize the TrackPoint do as follows e Press Fn F8 A panel for UltraNav Device Settings pops up e Click Manage Settings to open the Mouse properties window e Click the UltraNav tab Under TrackPoint proceed to changing the settings For details refer to the Help in the Utility Chapter 2 Using your computer 33 Changing the cap The cap J o
42. any power If the wakeup function is enabled it consumes a small amount of power To enable the function do as follows For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 2 3 5 6 Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security in Windows Vista System and Maintenance Click Administrative Tools Click Task Scheduler If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation From the left pane select the task folder for which you want to enable the wakeup function The scheduled tasks are displayed Click a scheduled task and then click the Conditions tab Under Power select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task For Windows XP 1 2 3 4 5 6 38 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance Click Scheduled Tasks The scheduled tasks are displayed Right click on a scheduled task Click Properties Click the Settings tab Under Power Management select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task User Guide Enabling the battery alarm You can program your computer so that when the battery power falls below a certain level three events occur the alarm goes off a message is displayed and the LCD is turned off Do as follows 1 Start Power Manager 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 se
43. appears click Yes The computer restarts 22 In the device listing on the Device Manager window a yellow mark may appear at the left side of the Universal Serial Bus USB controller If it does appear open its properties and click the Reinstall driver button to install the USB2 0 driver 23 Restore C SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation 24 Apply the PCMCIA Power Policy Registry Patch To do this go to C SWTOOLS OSFIXES PCMCIAPW double click install bat and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen 25 Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 See Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 on page 137 26 Install device drivers See Installing other device drivers on page 137 Note If you remove the hard disk drive from the computer 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 the web site 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 Realtek PCIE Card Reader Dri
44. below Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix 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 time 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 187 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 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 abou
45. cause damage to your data Inserting an ExpressCard a Smart card or a Flash Media Card Attention Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep standby mode or hibernation mode If you do the computer may not respond when you try to resume using it Before you start installing any of the following cards 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 34 mm wide ExpressCard 54 mm wide ExpressCard Smart card Flash Media Card such as an SD Card an SDHC Card an SDXC Card and a MultiMediaCard For information about the location of the ExpressCard slot flash media card reader slot and smart card slot see Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators on page 1 To insert a 34 mm wide ExpressCard or a 54 mm wide ExpressCard do the following 1 Make sure that the card is correctly oriented 2 Insert the card into the slot with the notched edge facing upward Then press the card firmly into the connector To insert a Smart card into the ExpressCard slot do the following 1 Insert the Smart card reader into the 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot 2 Insert the Smart card into the Smart card reader Make sure that the Smart card is correctly oriented Notes e The Smart card must be installed with a Smart card reader The Smart card reader should be in compliance with the FIPS 2 0
46. computer 53 Playing sound 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 which 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 Extend 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 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 54 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 CUI window opens 2 Select Extended Desktop 3 Change the setting to designate 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
47. 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 In each submenu you can enable a function by selecting Enabled or disable it by selecting Disabled The following submenu is displayed e Network Set the LAN related functions e USB Enable or disable USB related functions e Keyboard Mouse Set the keyboard and the mouse related functions e Display Specify the settings for display output e Power Set power management related functions e Beep and Alarm Enable or disable the audio related functions e Memory Enable or disable the Extended Memory Test e Serial ATA SATA Specify the settings for the hard disk drive e CPU Specify the settings for the CPU Date and time menu If you need to set the current date and time of your computer select Date Time from the BIOS Setup Utility menu The following submenu is displayed e System Date e System Time To change the date and time do the following 1 Using the up and down arrow keys select the item to change date or time 2 Press Tab Shift Tab or Enter to select a field 3 Type the date or time Note Another way to adjust date and time is press the F5 or F6 key 4 Press F10 to save the changes and restart the system Security menu If you need to set the security features of your computer select Security fro
48. display The high resolution thin film transistor TFT display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics For details refer to the instructions in Changing display settings on page 48 EI Power switch The power switch is lit whenever the computer is on and is not lit when the computer is in sleep standby mode Use the power switch to turn on the computer To turn off your computer use the Start menu shutdown options If you cannot turn off the computer by this method press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds 2 User Guide If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and the battery The power switch can also be programmed via Power Manager to shut down the computer or put it into sleep standby or hibernation mode Hg Built in stereo speakers The stereo speakers are built into your computer For details refer to the instructions in Volume and mute buttons on page 30 UltraNav ES TrackPoint pointing stick H TrackPoint buttons Touch pad EEJ Touch pad buttons The keyboard contains the unique TrackPoint pointing device Pointing selecting and dragging are all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from typing position Move your fingertip across the UltraNav touch pad to move the pointer The TrackPoint and TrackPoint buttons p
49. display switching function when you are in the Extend desktop mode Enabling the Extend desktop function To enable the Extend desktop function do as follows For Windows 7 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 as follows 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Select the Resolution of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the external display Select the Resolution of the secondary display OOA W DY Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch Note You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other 7 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 54 User Guide For Windows Vista 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 If this is the first time the external monitor has been connected the New Display Detected dialog box opens Select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended and then click OK To c
50. 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 can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions or until you get a suitable replacement Safet
51. do the following 1 Press Fn F6 The Communications settings window opens 2 Click the Manage Settings button The Communications Utility window is displayed 3 In the Communications Utility window configure the camera settings depending on your individual needs Using optical 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 DVD ROM Drive This drive can read DVD ROM discs and all types of CDs such as CD ROM discs CD RW discs CD R discs and audio CDs This drive has no recording capability Using the media card reader Your computer has the following card slots e One 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot e One Media card reader slot The 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot supports the following cards e 34 mm wide ExpressCard e 54 mm wide ExpressCard e Smart card The Media card reader slot supports the following cards e SD Card e SDHC Card Chapter 2 Using your computer 57 e SDXC Card e MMC MultiMedia Card Note When transferring data to or from a Flash Media Card such as an SD card do not put your computer in sleep standby or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete To do so might
52. drive from your computer and install it on one of the computers listed above that computer will not accept the hard disk password If the Passphrase function is enabled on your computer and you set the hard disk password and then remove the hard disk drive from your computer and install it on a computer that is not one of the models listed above but has the Passphrase function disabled you will not be able to change the hard disk password on that computer If you need to change the hard disk password do the following 1 Remove the hard disk drive 2 Remove the power on and supervisor passwords if they have been set on that computer 3 Enabling the Passphrase function 4 Reinstall the hard disk drive Now you can change the hard disk password If the Passphrase function is disabled on your computer and you set the hard disk password and then remove the hard disk drive from your computer and install it on a computer that is not one of the models listed above but has the Passphrase function enabled you will not be able to change the hard disk password on that computer If you need to change the hard disk password do the following 1 Remove the hard disk drive 2 Remove the power on and supervisor passwords if they have been set on that computer 3 Disable the Passphrase function 4 Reinstall the hard disk drive Now you can change the hard disk password 68 User Guide Disabling the Passphrase function To disable the Passph
53. during startup 162 User Guide Follow the appropriate corrective actions for Power on self test POST See Error messages and beep errors on page 159 3 Verify that the latest 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 the memory on page 91 5 Run diagnostic programs see Diagnosing problems on page 157 Networking The following are the most common networking problems Ethernet problems e Problem Your computer cannot connect to the network Solution Make sure 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 For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 Click Start and then click 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 If the mark is to the left of the adapter name under Network adapters you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled To up
54. e Blinking green Data is being transmitted 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 Microsoft 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 You can find the machine type and model of your computer in the label as shown below TYPE 0000 000 S N 00 0000 00 00 PRODCT ID 0000000 j gt 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 Mini PCI Express Card slot of your computer Chapter 1 Product Overview 11 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 WWAN PCI Express Mini Card WLAN Half 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
55. e You can get a Smart card reader from Lenovo See Finding ThinkPad options on page 119 To insert a Flash Media Card into the 4 in 1 Media card reader do as follows 1 Make sure that the card is correctly oriented 2 Insert the card firmly into the Media card reader slot The card may stop before it is completely installed into the slot If the ExpressCard Flash Media Card or Smart card is not Plug and Play do the following For Windows 7 1 2 3 4 58 Open Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Device Manager If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation From the Action menu select Add legacy hardware The Add Hardware Wizard starts User Guide 5 Follow the instructions on the screen For Windows Vista and Windows XP 1 Open Control Panel and switch to Classic view 2 Double click the Add Hardware icon The Add Hardware Wizard starts 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Removing an ExpressCard a Smart card or a Flash Media Card Attention Before removing a storage ExpressCard such as a flash memory ExpressCard a solid state ExpressCard or a memory card reader ExpressCard from an ExpressCard slot you must stop the ExpressCard Otherwise data on the ExpressCard might be corrupted or lost Do not remove an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep standby mode or hibernation mode If you
56. gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Lenovo Solution Center Note Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic purposes For additional information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program see Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on page 19 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 See Diagnosing problems on page 157 for detailed information Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program provides you easy access to various technologies such as e Lenovo Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox depending on the date of manufacture e Power Manager e Rescue and Recovery e System Update To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Note Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the program you can download it from http www lenovo com support 18 User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note Depending on the date when your comput
57. 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 AC power adapter problems 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 in the task bar Also the ac power indicator does not light up Solution Do as follows 1 Make sure that the connection of the ac power adapter is correct For connecting the ac power adapter see the Setup Instructions manual included in the shipping contents of your computer 2 If the above step is correct turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and uninstall the main battery 3 Reinstall the battery and reconnect the ac power adapter then turn on the computer 4 If the power adapter icon still does not appear on the task bar and the ac power indicator does not light up have the ac power adapter and your computer serviced Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model to display the power adapter power plug icon click Show hidden icons in the task bar 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 switch Refer to System status indicators on page 9 The power switch button is illuminated whenever the compu
58. 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 may 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 ThinkPad Notebook s visual display screens 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 Adjusting your computer to fit you Because your computer enables you to work in so many places it is important that you remain attentive to good posture good lighting and proper seating Refer to the following tips to improve performance and achieve greater comfort Active sitting and rest breaks The longer you sit and work with your computer the more important it is to observe your working posture Following general recommendations for maintaining a healthy working posture and practicin
59. local state or federal laws e 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 immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes if any symptoms are present after washing get medical care 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 earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure 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 to excessive sound pressure levels If your
60. making sure of the above turn the Bluetooth power off and then on again or restart your computer Then search for the device again e Problem You cannot connect to any Bluetooth enabled device Solution Make sure that both your computer and the device are turned on and their Bluetooth antennas are enabled After making sure of the above turn the Bluetooth power off and then on again or restart your computer Then re establish your connection to the device If the problem persists re install the Bluetooth software and reestablish your connection to the device Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 165 e Problem Your computer is connected to a Bluetooth enabled device but you cannot use any of the services of that device Solution Make sure that the device is enabled for the Bluetooth connection 1 Double click the My Bluetooth Places icon 2 Go to Bluetooth Tasks and click View devices in range If you cannot find the device it may have stopped responding Make sure that it is enabled for the Bluetooth connection If you find it connect to the services you want If you are sure that the device is responding turn the Bluetooth power off and then on again or restart your computer Then try to connect again e Problem You cannot pull a business card from the connected computer Solution Make sure that the connected computer has its own default business card application and that the card is ready for communicatio
61. 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 Solid state drive problems 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 Make sure 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 Make sure that the drive connector is firmly connected to the computer If you use an option that has a bay for installing the drive make sure that the option is firmly connected to the computer and works properly Make sure that the drive tray is firmly closed Make sure 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 center pivot of the drive it may rub against the drive cover and make a noise Make sure 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 pr
62. of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep standby mode or in hibernation mode Replacing the mSATA solid state drive Before you start print these instructions To replace the mSATA solid state drive do the following 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 a few minutes till the inside of the computer cools Chapter 6 Replacing devices 101 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 4 Loosen the screw on the slot cover and remove the slot cover 6 Align the contact edge of the new mSATA solid state drive with the corresponding socket and pivot the mSATA solid state drive until you can snap it into place Secure the mSATA solid state drive with the screw 102 User Guide 7 Reinstall the slot cover 8 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the optical drive Before you start print these instructions An optical drive is preinstalled in the bay If it needs to be repaired remove it as follows 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for a few minutes till the inside of the computer cools before
63. operating system EI Application key Chapter 2 Using your computer 31 To display the shortcut menu for an object select the object on the desktop or within an application and then press this key Using the UltraNav pointing device Your computer may come with the UltraNav pointing device The UltraNav consists of the TrackPoint and the touch pad each of which is itself a pointing device with both basic and extended functions You can configure both devices by choosing the settings you prefer as follows e Set both the TrackPoint and the touch pad as pointing devices This setting enables the use of all the basic and extended functions of the TrackPoint and the touch pad e Set the TrackPoint 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 while limiting the use of the touch pad to scrolling tap zones and slow motion pointer functions e Set the touch pad as the main pointing device and the TrackPoint 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 to scrolling and Magnifying Glass functions e Set the TrackPoint as the main pointing device and disable the touch pad e Set the touch pad as the main pointing device and disable the TrackPoint Changing the UltraNav settings You can change your settings of U
64. 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 Ports and connectors The following are the most common ports and connectors problems USB problems Problem A device connected to the USB connector does not work Solution Open the Device Manager window Make sure that the USB device setup is correct and that the assignment of computer resource and the installation of the device driver are correct For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 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 For Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System 3 Click the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button Refer to Diagnosing problems on page 157 and run a diagnostic test of the USB connector A docking station or port replicator problem Problem The computer does not start when you try to turn it on and does not respond when you try to resume operation Solution Make sure that The ac power adapter is connected to the port replicator The computer is securely attached to the port replicator Problem Some functions
65. 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 company 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 www ibm com jp pc 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 www ibm com jp pc 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 res duos 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 produt
66. radio is turned off USB BIOS Support e Enabled Enable or disable boot support for USB floppy disk e Disabled drive and USB CD ROM Always On USB e Enabled If you select Enabled the external USB devices can e Disabled be charged via USB ports even when the system is in low power mode standby hibernation or power off Always On USB Charge in Off e Enabled If you select Enabled the Always On USB Mode e Disabled connector enables you to charge some devices such as iPod iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones Note If you want to charge these devices when your computer is in hibernation mode or powered 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 of the Power Manager program Keyboard Mouse Fn Key Lock e Enabled When enabled you can press the Fn key to keep e Disabled it in a pressed condition then press the desired function key The action is equivalent to pressing the required key and the Fn key simultaneously When you pressed the Fn key twice the state is locked until you press the Fn key again Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 143 Table 4 Config menu items continued runcton Jsa ooms y O ThinkPad NumLock e Independent e Synchronized Power On NumLock Display Boot Display Device ThinkPad LCD Analog VGA Digi
67. recovery media connect the boot medium memory key or other USB storage device to the computer or insert the boot disc into the optical 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 default settings you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices See Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 86 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 On the Windows XP operating system you can use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the factory default settings perform a custom factory recovery or perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files You will be given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations Attention When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to the factory default settings all the files currently
68. restore the factory default 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 1 Make sure 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 84 User Guide 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 87 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 a
69. screen with the TrackPoint 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 has one of the optional expansion units a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 you can use the Digital Visual Interface DVI monitor through the DVI connector of that unit Notes e The screen mode that can be used depends on the specifications of the DVI monitor e Before you attach the DVI monitor make sure that the computer is attached to the expansion unit and the system works properly To attach the DVI monitor do as follows 1 Turn off the computer 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 If the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor do as follows For a computer that has the Intel display adapter 1 Press Ctrl Alt F12 The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile window appears 2 Select Digital Display Intel Dual Display Clone or Extended Desktop If you select Digital Display the computer output appears on the DVI monitor only If you select Intel Dual Display Clone or Extended Desktop the output appears both on the computer display and on the DVI monitor 3 Click OK 52 User Guide For a computer that has
70. service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service 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 that apply to your hardware available 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 XXXXXXxX 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 see Warranty information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes 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 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 have the following information available e Machine type and model e Serial numbers of your computer monitor
71. set the CD ROM drive to start first 6 Press F10 7 Insert the installation CD for Windows XP integrated with Service Pack 2 into the CD or DVD drive and restart the computer 134 User Guide 8 Complete the Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation 9 Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 You can install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 using the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Installation CD or download it from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft Windows update Web site 10 Go to C DRIVERS WIN IRST PREPARE PREPARE and double click install cmd to run Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver Note If you can not find the Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver you can download it from the Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix 11 Turn the computer off and then on again 12 Start the BIOS Setup Utility menu 13 Select Config 14 Select Serial ATA SATA 15 Select AHCI 16 Start Windows XP The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard appears 17 Click No not this time and then click Next 18 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next 19 Select Search for the best driver in these locations Then select Include this location in the search specify the path C DRIVERS WIN IRST PREPARE and click Next The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard appears 20 Click Finish 21 When the System Settings Change window
72. software updates For more information about how to use your antivirus software refer to the help system of your antivirus software Chapter 4 Security 79 80 User Guide Chapter 5 Recovery overview This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo This chapter contains the following topics e Creating and using recovery media on page 81 e Performing backup and recovery operations on page 83 e Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace on page 84 e Creating and using a rescue medium on page 85 e Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers on page 86 e Solving recovery problems on page 87 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 Reinstall 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 23 or later for Windows XP and Windows Vista 4 3 or later for Windows 7 e Symantec Norton G
73. 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 f 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 Wireless networking setup To use the built in wireless networking card the 802 11 standard to communicate start Access Connections 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 Access Connections a connectivity assistant program can easily enable one network adapter and disable the other adapters on demand After setting up your wireless networking connection you can use the program to quickly switch the network settings For more information refer to Access Connections on page 17 Chapter 2 Using your computer 41 Wireless upgradeable ThinkPad models Your computer can be wireless upgradeable This means that your computer has an antenna that can support wireless LAN access when wireless LAN access points are available Wireless devices are available from Lenovo see Finding ThinkPad options on page 119 Using wireless WAN connections Wireless
74. the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do as follows 8 If more than two monitor types are displayed select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non PnP Monitor 9 Click Properties If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 10 Click the Driver tab 11 Click Update Driver 12 Click Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer 13 Clear the Show compatible hardware check box NO oO fF W PY 14 Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor If you cannot find your monitor in the list stop the installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor 15 After updating the driver click Close 16 Set Resolution and Colors in the Display Settings window 17 Click OK For Windows XP 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor and the computer Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab Click Advanced ons WwW PP Chapter 2 Using your computer 51 7 Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to mak
75. 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 support 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 BIOS updates and other third party applications Some examples of software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo such as the Rescue and Recovery program To open System Update do the following e Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt System Update ThinkVantage GPS 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 20 User Guide To open ThinkVantage GPS do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt ThinkVantage GPS ThinkVantage Productivity Center The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program provides an integrated user interface to help you set up understand and enhanc
76. the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the integrated camera If your computer is equipped with an integrated camera you can replace it if you need to have it repaired To replace the integrated camera do the following 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Locate the screws that secure the LCD bezel assembly Remove the screw caps and then remove the screws 114 User Guide 3 Remove the LCD bezel assembly 4 Remove the screws that secure the camera 5 Lift the camera out J and detach the connector ZI Then remove the failed camera Chapter 6 Replacing devices 115 6 To install a new camera attach the connector ij and position the camera in place H 7 Reinstall the screws to secure the camera 8 Reinstall the LCD bezel assembly 116 User Guide 9 Reinstall the screws to secure the LCD bezel assembly Then reinstall the four screw caps 10 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Chapter 6 Replacing devices 117 118 User Guide Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer This section provides information on installing devices and taking advantage of your computer s high technology features e Finding ThinkPad options on page 119 e ThinkPad port replicator and docking station on page 119 Find
77. the instructions in Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Follow the tips below 1 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 2 Remember to hibernate or turn off your computer when taking off Travel accessories Here is a checklist of things to consider packing when you are going to be away from the office Travel Essentials e ThinkPad ac power 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 If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider these items e An ac power adapter for the country that you are traveling to e An adapter to connect to a phone line in that country 64 User Guide Other items you may wish to consider e ThinkPad AC DC Combo Adapter e External storage device Chapter 3 You and your computer 65 66 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 67 e Using passwords on page 67 e Hard disk security on page 75 e Setting the security chip on page 75 e Using a fingerprint reader on page 76 e Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 78
78. the right side as shown in the picture 12 Pull the new solid state drive to the left 100 User Guide 13 Put the cover back in place and tighten the screws 14 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive Some ThinkPad models have an mSATA solid state drive which is installed at the PCI Express Mini Card slot You can replace the mSATA solid state drive with a new one which can be purchased from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative To replace the mSATA solid state drive with a new one read the following prerequisites Notes e You can also replace the mSATA solid state drive with a Wireless PCI Express Mini Card for Wireless WAN e Replace the mSATA solid state drive only if you need to have it repaired The slot of the mSATA solid state drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping Prerequisites for the procedure When replacing the drive be sure to follow the precautions Attention Handling an mSATA solid state drive 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 The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Before removing the mSATA solid state drive make a backup copy
79. 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 e To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs 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 Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation e To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 Inthe Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery gt Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options 3 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 progra
80. the updates without any further intervention from you The System Update program is preinstalled on your computer and is ready to run 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 For more information about how to use the ThinkVantage System Update refer to ThinkVantage System Update 152 User Guide 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 13 cm or 5 in 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 su
81. to close the window otherwise do as follows If more than two monitor types are displayed select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non PnP Monitor Click Properties If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation User Guide 10 Click the Driver tab 11 Click Update Driver 12 Click Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer 13 Clear the Show compatible hardware check box 14 Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor If you cannot find your monitor in the list stop the installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor 15 After updating the driver click Close 16 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 For Windows Vista Note If you select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended refer to Using the Extend desktop function on page 54 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings The Display Settings window opens Click Advanced Settings Click
82. used appliances as applicable within each geography This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather put in the established collective systems for reclaiming these end of life products Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle and recovery of WEEE and to 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 www ibm com jp pc service recycle pcrecycle Pu
83. user hard disk password in order to gain access to files and applications on the hard disk 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 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 her computer The user can then change the user password as desired but the administrator can still get access by using the master password Setting a hard disk password 1 Print these instructions Save all open files and exit all applications Turn your computer off and then on again When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The BIOS Setup Utility opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password NO 1 fF W PY Select Hard Disk x Password where x is the number of the hard disk drive for which you want to set a password 8 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 9 If you select User Master go to step 12 10 If you select User only a new password window opens Type your new password in the Enter New Pas
84. windows or fields are slightly different depending on the operating system you use For details about controlling volume refer to your Windows online help 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 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 in Windows XP Volume Control 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 Problem The volume sliders do not all fit in the Volume Control window in Windows XP Solution Press Ctrl S keys while the volume control is in focus and toggle to a smaller size Problem The balance slider cannot completely mute one channel Solution The control is designed to compensate for minor differences in balance and does not completely mute either channel Problem There is no volume control for MIDI sound on the Volume Mixer window in Windows XP Volume Control window Solution Use the hardware volume control In Windows XP use the hardware volume control or the Wave volume control on the Volume Control window This is because the Built
85. with a brush or cool air from a hair dryer Note Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the display or the keyboard Cleaning your computer display 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 2 Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft dry cloth 3 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 5 Wipe the display again do not let any liquid drip into the computer 6 Be sure to dry the display before closing it Chapter 9 Preventing problems 155 156 User Guide Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems This section tells what to do if you have a computer problem e Diagnosing problems on page 157 e Troubleshooting on page 158 Diagnosing problems Using the Lenovo Solution Center program Note The Lenovo Solution Center program is available only on some models that are preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the program you can download it from http www lenovo com support The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests
86. you always use your fingerprint to log on to the system you may forget your password Write down your password and keep it in a safe place 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 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 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 A
87. your computer it generates heat Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn e To avoid spills and the danger of electrical shock keep liquids away from your computer e Never use it to warm your body e 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 e 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 make sure that the power switch on page 9 is off or is blinking e Turn it off e Press Fn F4 to put it in sleep standby mode e Press Fn F12 to put it in hibernation mode This will help to prevent damage to the computer and possible loss of data e Do not drop bump scratch twist hit vibrate push or 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 cas
88. 0B D2 EF F1 Help 1 Select Item F5 F6 Change Value F9 Setup Defaults F3 ESC Exit Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit If you have set a supervisor password the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password You can start the utility 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 67 4 Using the cursor keys move to an item you want to change When the item you want is highlighted press Enter A submenu is displayed 5 Change the items you wish to change To change the value of an item use the F5 or F6 key If the item has a submenu you can display it by pressing Enter 138 User Guide 6 Press F3 or Esc to exit from the submenu If you are in a nested submenu press Esc repeatedly until you reach the BIOS Setup Utility menu Note If you need to restore the settings to their original state as of the time of purchase press F9 key to load the default settings You can also select an option in the Restart submenu to load the default settings or discard the changes 7 Select Restart then press Enter Move the cursor to the option you want for restarting your computer then press Enter Your computer restarts Config menu If you need to change the configuration of your computer select Config from the BIOS Setup Utility menu Notes e The
89. 20 A per phase AAROERERA 20A 4 AT ORIN gt SRE MR Hl Bra MMI JISC 61000 3 2 WE m Lenovo product service information for Taiwan BR Lenovo EMBBEAMT fey Bl FS AB AR 1B BRS BB 2S FAL HES RESRARCHRTtAEZ ARIS BSE 0800 000 702 Additional regulatory information For additional regulatory information refer to the ThinkPad Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer If your computer is shipped without the ThinkPad Regulatory Notice you can find it at the Web site http www lenovo com support For details refer to the instructions in Locating wireless regulatory notices on page 193 Appendix A Regulatory information 195 196 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 For information on recycling Lenovo products go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment recycling Important WEEE Information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e waste regulations for example European Directive 2002 96 EC India E Waste Management amp Handling Rules 2011 Appliances are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These regulations determine the framework for the return and recycling of
90. 60 Hz Battery pack e Lithium ion Li lon battery pack Battery life e For percentage of remaining battery power see the Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task bar 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 provides information about your computer operating environment Environment e Maximum altitude without pressurization 3048 m 10 000 ft e Temperature At altitudes up to 2438 m 8000 ft Operating 5 0 degrees to 35 0 degrees Celsius 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit Non operating 5 0 degrees to 43 0 degrees Celsius 41 degrees to 109 degrees Fahrenheit At altitudes above 2438 m 8000 ft Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition 31 3 degrees Celsius 88 degrees Fahrenheit Note When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 degrees Celsius 50 degrees Fahrenheit e Relative humidity Operating 8 to 80 Non operating 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
91. A connector Also make sure that any connection to an Ethernet port has ended e Before you attach your computer to a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 make sure that the system lock key is in place and in the unlocked horizontal position The following drawings are for the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 The procedure is the same for the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 To attach your computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 do the following 1 To attach your computer make sure that the system lock key is in place and in the unlocked horizontal position for the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Make sure that the mechanical lock is detached for the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 2 Press the button Fl and pull the sliding adjuster in the direction shown by the arrow H Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 125 3 Put your computer on the platform of the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 making sure that the top left corner of the computer is aligned to the guide plate on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 re eee 7 i 0 0 Si 0 r I 1 i i N 4 Insert your computer into the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 a
92. Audio Devices Properties window Select the Audio tab If you are using Headset profile select Bluetooth Audio for both Sound playback and Sound recording If you are using AV profile select Bluetooth High Quality Audio for both Sound playback and Sound recording a A O N 6 Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Keyboard and other pointing devices The following are the most common keyboard and other pointing devices problems UltraNav 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 during normal operation This is a normal characteristic of the TrackPoint and is not a defect Pointer drifting might occur for several seconds under the following conditions When the computer is turned on Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 167 When the computer resumes normal operation When the TrackPoint is pressed for a long time When the temperature changes e Problem The TrackPoint or touch pad does not work Solution Make sure that the TrackPoint or touch pad is set to Enabled in the UltraNav Device Setting Note To open the UltraNav Device Setting press Fn F8 Keyboard problems e 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 keyp
93. Center with the codes or messages and the computer in front of you A technician will assist you further 14 If required you can find your country s Customer Support Center at the following Web address http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid migr 4hwse3 When calling the Customer Support Center please make sure you have your machine model type serial number and the computer in front of you Also if the machine 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 t
94. El Always on USB connector E Security keyhole EJ Fan louvers rear Always on USB connector The Universal Serial Bus USB connector is used for connecting USB interface compatible devices such as a printer or digital camera By default even when your computer is in sleep standby mode the Always On USB connector still enables you to charge some devices such as iPod and iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones by attaching the devices to the connector However with the ac power adapter attached if you want to charge these devices when your computer is in hibernation mode or powered 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 of the Power Manager program Note Your computer is compatible with USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 8 User Guide Ea Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole Note For some models the security keyhole is at the right side of the computer E Fan louvers rear 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 The status indicators show the current status of your computer System status indicators
95. Enter To continue the installation press Enter again Leave the diskette in the drive until the next reboot the software may need to be copied from the diskette again when the files are copied during setup Complete the Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 by using Microsoft Windows update Microsoft Download Center or Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation CD Restore C SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation Apply the PCMCIA Power Policy Registry Patch To do this go to C SWTOOLS OSFIXES PCMCIAPW double click install bat Then follow the instructions that appear on the screen Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 See Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 on page 137 Install device drivers See Installing other device drivers on page 137 If you do not have a diskette drive you can install Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver by the following alternative procedure Note If you select AHCI for Serial ATA SATA in the BIOS Setup Utility before installing Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver your computer will not respond it will only display a blue screen 1 Select Config Select Serial ATA SATA Select Compatibility a A O N Start the BIOS Setup Utility menu Change the startup sequence of your computer Following the instructions on the Startup menu in the BIOS Setup Utility
96. 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 document 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 si
97. In Synthesizer Software does not support the 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 Mute in Windows Vista and Windows XP Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 177 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 If your finger has any of the following conditions you may not be able to register or authenticate it Your finger is wrinkled Your finger is rough dry or injured Your finger is very dry Your finger is stained with dirt mud or oil The surface of your finger is very different from when you enrolled your fingerprint Your finger is wet A finger is used that has not been enrolled To improve the situation try the following Clean or wipe your hands to remove any excess dirt or moisture from the fingers Enroll and use a different finger for authentication If your hands are to
98. Japan recycling statements 197 Recycling information for Brazil 198 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada 198 Battery recycling formation fer ih Eapen Union bop mucan 199 Battery recycling information i Taiwan say a 199 Appendix C Notices 201 Trademarks 2 2 2 nn nn nn nn 202 Appendix D Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ROHS 203 China RoHS 203 Turkish ROHS nn nn 208 Ukraine ROHS 2 2 2 2 nn nn nn 203 India ROHS 2 2 2 2 2 mn nn nn nn 204 iv _ User Guide Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here to continue 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 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 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
99. 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 PC users Safety Notice for users in Australia xiv User Guide Mrooncer Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Notice for users in the U S A Many PC products and accessories contain cords cables or wires such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to a PC 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 XV xvi User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview This chapter provides information about the locations of connectors locating important product information computer features spe
100. Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative Read the following prerequisites before you replace the hard disk drive Note Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and slot of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping Chapter 6 Replacing devices 93 Prerequisites for the procedure When replacing the drive be sure to follow the precautions Attention e Do not drop the hard disk 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 e Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep standby mode or in hibernation mode Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk 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 89 4 Loosen the screws and remove the cover Attention Do not touch any exposed parts other than those referred to in this procedure Unnecessary contacts with the
101. ThinkPad User Guide ThinkPad L420 L421 and L520 Notes Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read the following e Safety and Warranty Guide e ThinkPad Regulatory Notice e Important safety information on page vi e Appendix C Notices on page 201 The Safety and Warranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded on the Web site To refer to them go to http www lenovo com support and then click User Guides amp Manuals Third 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 fog as 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 ifonnations Machine type and model label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Specifications Operating environment ThinkVantage Technologies and Schale Accessing applications in Windows 7 Access Connections Active Protection System Fingerprint Software Lenovo So
102. Windows keyboard navigation For a complete listing of Microsoft Windows Keyboard Guide go to http www microsoft com enable Products altkeyboard aspx Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software application interfaces help systems and a variety of online documents However in the case where a screen reader cannot read documents the document 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 options 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 local area network LAN can also be converted by attaching the Adobe PDF file to an e mail message FullScreen Magnifier function Some models support the FullScreen Magnifier function which enlarges the active window and makes it easier for you to use the computer display To enable the FullScreen Magnifier function press Fn Spacebar The active window is magnified and the FullScreen Magnifier icon is displayed in the system tray at bottom right of your screen Then you can change the zoom resolution Click the FullScreen Magn
103. ace 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 over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 104 User Guide 4 Loosen the screw securing the slot cover and then remove the slot cover itself 5 Find the SIM card holder inside Slide the card holder as shown in the drawing to unlock it 6 Lift up the card holder and then remove the dummy card Keep the dummy card for future use 7 Insert the SIM card firmly into the card holder and pivot the card holder downward Chapter 6 Replacing devices 105 8 To lock the card holder slide it as shown in the drawing 9 Reinstall the slot cover SoS 10 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the palm rest Before you start print these instructions To remove some of the PCI Express Cards you may need to remove the palm rest first Read the following prerequisites and then the instruction Prerequisites for the procedure Dancer During electrical storms do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall bancer Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Removing t
104. ad 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 make sure that the correct device driver is installed For Windows 7 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 make sure that the Device Status is This device is working properly For Windows Vista 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound and then click Keyboard 3 Select the Hardware tab In the Device Properties make sure that the Device Status is This device is working properly For Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Keyboard 3 Select the Hardware tab In the In the Device Properties make sure that the Device Status is This device is working properly If keys on the keyboard still do not work have the computer serviced e Problem A number appears when you type a letter Solution The numeric lock function is on To disable it press Shift ScrLk or Fn NmLk e Problem All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work Solution Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the computer Display and multime
105. ain Or If this icon appears type a supervisor password Note You can press Backspace if you press a wrong key while you are typing your password Power on password You can set a power on password to help protect your computer against access by unauthorized users If you set apower on password the password prompt appears 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 BIOS Setup Utility window opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Power on Password ON DOO FW DD Type your password in the Enter New Password field Notes e f the Passphrase function is enabled your power on password can consist of 1 to 64 characters in any combination If the Passphrase function is disabled your password can be from one to twelve alphanumeric characters in any combination For details refer to Using Passphrase on page 68 e You can set the minimum length of a power on password in the BIOS Setup Utility menu For details refer to Security menu on page 139 9 Press Enter once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it 10 Commit your password
106. alling Windows Vista Before you start print these instructions Note Your computer supports Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Before you install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 make sure you install the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 first To install Windows Vista and its related software on your computer do as follows 132 User Guide 1 Insert the DVD for Windows Vista integrated with Service Pack 1 into the DVD drive and restart the computer 2 Install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and complete the installation 3 Install the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 You can install the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 using the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Installation CD or download it from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft Windows update Web site 4 Restore C SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation 5 Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 See Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 on page 137 6 Install device drivers See Installing other device drivers on page 137 Installing Registry Patches for Windows Vista Install the following Registry Patches e Registry Patch for Enabling Device Initiated Power Management on SATA for Windows Vista e Registry Patch for Windows Vista USB S3 PM Enablement e Registry Patch for Changing IDLE IRP timing by FPR Driver for Windows Vista e Registry patch enabling Wake UP on LAN from Standby for Energy
107. 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 and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer Note 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 upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installations 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 189 190 User Guide Appendix A Regulatory information This section introduces regulatory information for users Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
108. ard Note Not all listed devices are included in your computer This action reduces any 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 Standby or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete To do so might cause damage to your data Take care in setting passwords e 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 e 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 notif
109. ard 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 New Password field and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field 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 field blank and press Enter twice Both user and master hard disk passwords will be removed If you choose Master HDP do one of the following 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 it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field 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 field blank and press Enter twice Both user and master hard disk passwords will be removed Supervisor password The supervisor password protects the system information stored in the BIOS Setup Utility Without it no one can change the configuration of the computer It provides the following security features If a supervisor password is set a password prompt appears when you try to start the BIOS Setup Utility Unauthorized users cannot get access to configuration data The system administrator can use the supe
110. ately 2 Turn off the computer immediately If the computer does not turn off remove the 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 and beep errors Error Beep symptom Error message code 0182 Two short beeps Bad CRC2 Enter BIOS Setup and Turn off the computer Turn on the load Setup defaults computer Press F1 to enter into BIOS Setup Utility when ThinkPad logo appears Press F9 to load default settings Press F10 to exit Restart the computer 0183 Four short beeps one long beep Fan error Cooling fan has failed Have the computer serviced Four short beeps pause three Dram is unplugged Memory is not installed Install short beeps pause one short memory beep pause one short beep Seven short beeps one long Dram is not well plugged Reinstall memory beep four short beeps one long beep one short beep one long beep one short beep one long beep The computer keeps beeping 0187 Two short beeps 0187 EAIA data access error The access to EEPROM has failed Have the computer serviced 0189 Two short beeps 0189 Invalid RFID configuration The EEPROM checksum is not information area correct block 4 and 5 The system board should be repla
111. ation 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 on Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools application 7 Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Mobile Broadband Activate 3G Mobile Broadband e You can also get the applications from the 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 install the application you need 16 User Guide 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 Access Connections Active Protection System Communications Utility Fingerprint Software Lenovo Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Mobile Broadband Activate Password Manager Power Manager Recovery Media SimpleTap System Update Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage GPS Access Con
112. bar 2 Select Start Using Bluetooth The Start Using Bluetooth window opens and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically 3 Wait until the installation of the drivers is complete Some other virtual device drivers will be installed on demand when you use certain Bluetooth profiles for the first time Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software If you are using Windows XP and want to use the Microsoft standard Bluetooth features install the software by following the instructions in Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP on page 44 For information about how to use the Bluetooth function do as follows 1 Press Fn F5 to turn on Bluetooth Click Start gt Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Bluetooth Devices Click the Options tab Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings oa fk WwW DY Using ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software If ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software is installed on your computer two icons are displayed on the screen e The My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop e The Bluetooth Configuration icon in the system tray of the task bar My Bluetooth Places To use the Bluetooth features do the following 1 Double click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop to open the My Bluetooth Places window 2 Go to Bluetooth Tasks on the right side of the window and double click View devices in range A list of t
113. bout the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace click Help 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 86 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 drives Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on different operating systems e To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system 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
114. c test to run If there is any problem besides the error messages a guidance also will be displayed to guide you to fix the problem For additional information refer to the ThinkVantage Toolbox 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 157 Using the Lenovo Support Web site If your computer has neither the Lenovo Solution Center program nor the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program installed go to http www lenovo com diagnose for the latest information on diagnostics for your computer Note Running any test might take up to several minutes or longer Make sure that you have time to run the entire test Do not interrupt the test while it is running 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 To correct an error first find the description of the error in the left hand column of the chart that applies Then click that description to get a troubleshooting procedure To make sure that your computer has the features or options that are introduced in the following sections consult the online help or the list shipped with your computer Computer stops responding Print these instructions now and keep it with your com
115. cannot remove your computer The key lock indicator lights when the eject button is locked 130 User Guide Chapter 8 Advanced configuration While it is important to protect files data and settings that are on the hard disk or on the solid state drive you may also need to install a new operating system install new device drivers update your system BIOS or recover preinstalled software This information will help you handle your computer with proper care and keep it in top working shape e Installing a new operating system on page 131 e Installing device drivers on page 135 e BIOS Setup Utility on page 138 e Using system management on page 149 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
116. ced and the UUID needs to be reinstalled Have the computer serviced 0190 Two short beeps 0190 Critical low battery error 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 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 159 Error Beep symptom Error message code 0191 none Operating system not found Make sure that e The hard disk drive is correctly installed e A startable disc is in the drive If you still see the same error message check the boot sequence using BIOS Setup Utility 0200 Two short beeps 0200 Failure Fixed Disk The hard disk drive is not working Have the hard disk drive serviced 0210 Two short beeps 0210 Stuck Key Replace the keyboard and restart your computer 0211 Two short beeps 0211 Keyboard error Run the interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device 0212 Two short beeps 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Replace keyboard controller 0213 Two short beeps 0213 Keyboard locked Unlock Unlock the system to proceed key switch 0220 Two short beeps 0220 Monitor type does not Load Setup default settings in match CMOS Run SETUP BIOS Setup Utility 0230 Two short beeps 0230 System RAM Failed at System board offset 0231 Two short beeps 0231 Shadow Ram Failed at Memory is not working correctly offset Have the memory serviced If you still see t
117. cess point Make sure that the wireless radio is enabled by double clicking the Access Connections icon in the task bar Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model click Show hidden icons in the task bar The Access Connections icon is displayed For more information about the icon see the Help in Access Connections Check Network Name SSID and your encryption information Use Access Connections to verify this case sensitive information A wireless WAN problem e Message Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in Power off and remove the WAN card Solution The WAN card is not supported on this computer Remove it Note Depending on your computer some models do not have a wireless WAN 164 User Guide Bluetooth problems For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 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 Open the Control Panel by clicking Start gt Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound gt Sound Select the Playback tab 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 6 Click OK to close the Sound window e Problem PIM Personal Info
118. ch an appliance and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions it may become electrostatically 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 w
119. cifications operating environment and preinstalled 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 11 e Features on page 13 e Specifications on page 14 e Operating environment on page 15 e ThinkVantage Technologies and software on page 16 Locating computer controls connectors features and indicators This section introduces you to the hardware features of your computer and then gives you the basic information you ll need to start taking advantage of its functions e Front view on page 2 e Right side view on page 4 e Left side view on page 5 e Rear view on page 8 e Bottom view on page 7 e Status indicators on page 9 Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 Front view Figure 1 ThinkPad L420 and L520 front view Computer display E Power switch El Built in stereo speakers E TrackPoint pointing stick H TrackPoint buttons EI Built in stereo speakers UltraConnect wireless antennas left E Integrated camera EZ Built in microphone ET UltraConnect wireless antennas right ThinkVantage button EH System status indicators Fingerprint reader EZ Power status indicators EH Bluetooth antenna EJ PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN WiMAX Ed Touch pad EEJ Touch pad buttons Fn key EJ Volume control buttons Computer
120. city 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 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 in 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 surface Replacing the battery Before you start print these instructions This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or au
121. ck Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Access Connections Chapter 1 Product Overview 17 Active Protection System The Active Protection System 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 so the system stops it from spinning and may also move the read write heads of the drive to areas that do not contain data As soon as the shock sensor senses that the environment is stable again minimal change in system tilt vibration or shock it turns the hard disk drive on To open Active Protection System do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP To configure the protection system click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Active Protection System Fingerprint Software If your system comes with a fingerprint reader the Fingerprint Software program is installed and 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 To open the fingerprint software do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start
122. 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 Note If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and use an Ethernet connector use the Ethernet connector on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 not the one on the computer EI The Universal Serial Bus connectors are for connecting USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 devices The power jack is for connecting the ac power adapter EJ The eSATA is for connecting the eSATA EZ The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 not the one on the computer When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole the eject button is locked so that the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 124 User Guide Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station Notes e Before you attach the computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 disconnect an ac power adapter from the computer e f your computer is operating make sure that it has finished any operations involving devices that are connected to a USB connector and a USB eSAT
123. cord may 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 Recover workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the factory state For details about restoring the system to the factory state see Performing backup and recovery operations on page 83 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 may be enabled Do either of the following Move the TrackPoint or the touch pad or press a key to exit the screen saver Press the power switch to resume from sleep standby or hibernation Memory problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later If your memory is not operating properly check the following items 1 Verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly in your computer It may be necessary to remove all added memories to test the computer with only the factory installed memories and then reinstall the memory one at a time to ensure a proper connection For the procedures to remove and reinstall a memory refer to Replacing the memory on page 91 2 Check for error messages
124. ctions or by double clicking the Access Connections wireless status icon in the task bar Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model to display the Access Connections status icon and the wireless status icon in the system tray refer to the Access Connections on line help e Access Connections icon states _ amp No location profile is active or none exists Se Current location profile is disconnected Current location profile 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 Enabling or disabling the wireless feature To enable or disable the wireless feature press Fn F5 A list of wireless features is displayed You can turn the feature on and off wit
125. d USB 2 0 devices ES The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 not the one on the computer H When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole the eject button is locked so that the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 122 User Guide ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 HH 8 aa 8 The power jack is for connecting the ac power adapter EI The DisplayPort is for connecting a display device EJ The digital visual interface connector is for connecting 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 ES The headphone jack a jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter is for connecting an external stereo headphone EI The microphone jack a jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter is for connecting an external microphone i The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 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 Note If you attach your computer to the Thin
126. d port replicator or docking station To detach your computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 do the following 1 Make sure that e The devices connected to USB connectors are not in use e The connection to an Ethernet port has been ended e The devices connected to an eSATA port are not in use 2 Make sure that the system lock key of the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 is in place and in the unlocked horizontal position Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 127 3 Press the eject button F until the computer moves up then grasping both sides remove the computer To detach your computer from the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 do the following Notes e If your computer is operating make sure that it has finished operations involving devices that are connected to the USB connector Also make sure that any connection to an Ethernet is stopped e Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged 1 Make sure that all ejectable devices connected to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 are stopped 2 Press the eject button Fl until the computer moves up then grasping both sides and remove the computer EZ Security feature The ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 has a security keyhole for a mechanical lock By attaching a mechanical lock with cable there you ca
127. d to or installed on your computer are listed For each device that is attached to or installed on the computer information about it is presented after the colon 1 USB FDD ATAPI CDO USB CD ATA HDDO ATA HDD2 PCI LAN USB HDD ATA HDD4 ON OOK WD Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 141 Priority for booting USB devices If you attach two or more USB devices of the same type to the computer for example two USB CD ROM drives or two USB diskette drives the computer starts the devices in accordance with the boot priority order specified for the USB connectors If you are using USB connectors on your computer only without attaching the computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the boot priority order is as follows 1 USB connector fj on the right side rear of your computer 2 USB connector E on the right side front of your computer 3 USB connector J on the left side of your computer 4 USB connector J on the rear side of your computer Network Boot submenu Use the Network submenu to 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 Other items in the Startup menu e Boot Mode Enable or disable the diagnostics boot mode e Option Keys Display Choose whether to show the option key message when the system is booted e Boot device List F12 Option Choos
128. date the driver right click the highlighted adapter 5 Click Update Driver Software and then follow the instructions on the screen For Windows XP 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click System 3 Click the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button 4 If the x mark is to the left of the adapter name under Network adapter you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled To update the driver right click the highlighted adapter 671 Click Properties The Properties window appears Click the Driver tab Click the Update Driver button The Update Device Driver wizard appears Follow the instructions on the screen N O The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting If you configured the adapter for full duplex make sure 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 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 163 Solution The network driver files may be corrupt or missing Update the driver by referring to the Solution description for the procedure to make sure that the correct
129. 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 make sure 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 make sure that the network cable is securely connected Connect to a 100 BASE TX hub switch not 100 BASE T4 e Problem The Wake on LAN WOL feature is not working Solution Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility 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 Make sure that the link partner is set to auto negotiate Make sure that the switch is 802 3ab compliant gigabit over copper A wireless LAN problem e Problem You cannot connect using the built in wireless networking card Solution Make sure that your wireless LAN driver is the latest version installed Check the Web site and confirm the driver version supported by Access Connections is the latest documented in the README file Make sure that your computer is within range of a wireless ac
130. dia devices This section includes the most common display and multimedia devices problems 168 User Guide Computer screen problems e Problem The screen is blank Solution Do the following Press Fn F7 to bring up the image Note If you use the Fn F7 key combination to apply a presentation scheme press Fn F7 at least three times in three seconds and the image is displayed on the computer screen If you are using the ac power adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on is green press Fn Home to make the screen brighter If the sleep standby status indicator is on is green press Fn to resume from the sleep standby mode If the problem persists do the Solution in the problem below Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model it does not support the presentation scheme e Problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Solution Make sure 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 as follows For Windows 7 1 on rR WwW DY Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display at the left Select Change display settings Check whether the screen resolution is correctly set Click Advanced Settings Click the Adapter tab Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window
131. dous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Battery recycling information for Taiwan BR Fa Th ais EI Wc Appendix B WEEE and recycling statements 199 200 User Guide Appendix C 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 state 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
132. e make sure that it is off in sleep standby mode Fn F4 or in hibernation mode Fn F12 Do not put a computer in a carrying case while it is turned on Important safety information Note Read the important safety information first This information can help you safely use your notebook personal 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 the Safety and Warranty Guide came with your computer The latest Safety and Warranty Guide has been uploaded on the Web site http www lenovo com support 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 environment Note This information includes references to power adapters and batteries In addition to noteb
133. e menu 4 Select Password 5 Select Using Passphrase 6 Select Enabled A warning message is displayed saying that if the Passphrase function is enabled your computer will have only limited interoperability with any computers that are not compatible with computers that do not have that function 7 Select Yes 8 Press F10 to exit 9 In the Setup Confirmation window click Yes Setting a power on password a hard disk passwords and a supervisor password If you enable the Passphrase function you can set a password containing 64 characters To set a password you can use alphanumeric character keys and the spacebar Note If the function is disabled a power on password and a hard disk password can contain only 12 characters and a supervisor password can contain only 7 characters all alphanumeric you cannot use the spacebar To set a power on password hard disk passwords and a supervisor password refer to the procedures in Power on password on page 70 Hard disk passwords on page 71 and Supervisor password on page 73 Chapter 4 Security 69 Typing passwords A el If this icon appears type a power on password or a supervisor password If this icon appears type a user hard disk password If you want to type a master hard disk password do the following 1 1 Press F1 The icon changes to this gut 2 Now type the master hard disk password Note To return to the first icon press F1 ag
134. e power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety Avice Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body 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 Power cords and power adapters bancer 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 cord 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
135. e sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do as follows 8 If more than two monitor types are displayed select Default Monitor 9 Click Properties 10 Click the Driver tab 11 Click Update Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 12 Click No not this time and then click Next 13 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next 14 Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install and then click Next 15 Clear the Show compatible hardware check box 16 Select Manufacturer and Model for your monitor If you cannot find your monitor in the list stop the installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor 17 After updating the driver click OK to close the Properties window 18 Set Colors and Screen area in the Display Properties window 19 Click OK 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
136. e whether to show the list of the boot devices Restart menu If you need to close the BIOS Setup Utility and restart the system select Restart from the BIOS Setup Utility menu The following submenu is 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 142 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility items The following tables show the contents of the Config menu items the Security menu items and the Startup menu items of the BIOS Setup Utility Note Some items are displayed on the menu only if the computer supports the corresponding features Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured e Default values are in boldface Config menu items Table 4 Config menu items Wake On LAN e Enabled Enables the system to Power on when the Ethernet e Disabled controller receives a magic packet Note Wake On LAN function does not work when a hard disk password is set Ethernet LAN Option ROM e Enabled Loads the Ethernet LAN Option ROM to enable e Disabled startup from an integrated network device Wireless LAN and WiMAX e On If you select On the internal wireless radio is turned Radios Off on If you select Off the internal wireless
137. e your computer It is a comprehensive on board help and information center for the computer It enables you to access other ThinkVantage Technologies view messages from Lenovo and perform the most frequently used tasks such as device configuration wireless network configuration and computer management and maintenance To open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program in Windows XP or Windows Vista click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Productivity Center Note The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is available on models preinstalled with the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system Chapter 1 Product Overview 21 22 User Guide Chapter 2 Using your computer Your computer is powerful and is loaded with features and applications Use it to accomplish anything any day any time This chapter contains the following topics e Register your computer on page 23 e Frequently asked questions on page 23 e Special keys and buttons on page 25 e Using the UltraNav pointing device on page 32 e Power management on page 36 e Connecting to the network on page 40 e Using a projector or external display on page 48 e Using a color profile on page 55 e Using audio features on page 56 e Using an integrated camera on page 56 e Using optical drives on page 57 e Using the media card reader on page 57 Register your computer When you reg
138. ect 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 Appendix A Regulatory information 193 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 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 is 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 satisf
139. ed you can use the optical device If you select Enabled you can use the Memory Card slot If you select Enabled you can use the eSATA port If you select Enabled you can use the Integrated Camera If you select Enabled you can use the Microphone Internal External Line In If you select Enabled you can use the Fingerprint Reader Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 147 Table 5 Security menu items continued runcton seen ooms o y OS Computrace Module Activation Enabled Enables or disables the BIOS interface to activate e Disabled Computrace module Computrace is an optional monitoring service from Absolute Software e Permanently Disabled Note If you set the Computrace module activation to Permanently Disabled you will be unable to enable this setting again Startup menu items Table 6 Startup menu items COE ommend Boot Refer to Startup menu on page 140 Network Refer to Startup menu on page 140 Boot Mode e Quick Screen during POST e Diagnostics e Quick ThinkPad Logo screen is displayed Note You can also enter e Diagnostics Test messages are displayed the Diagnostic mode by pressing Esc during POST Beep at POST completion e Quick No Sound on error case only e Diagnostics Yes Always sounds Ctrl S prompt for on board Ethernet e Quick No e Diagnostics Yes Memory testing during POST e Quick Quick test or n
140. egrated Bluetooth features the antenna is located under the right side of the palm rest PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN WiMAX some models Your computer might include a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX in the PCI Express Mini Card slot which enables wireless LAN WiMAX communications Fn key Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkPad functions To use ThinkPad functions press Fn the required function key marked in blue EI Volume control buttons The built in volume buttons enable you to quickly adjust the volume of the sound from your computer mute the sound entirely or set the microphone to mute For details refer to the instructions in Volume and mute buttons on page 30 Right side view u anaa 9 Figure 2 ThinkPad L420 and L520 right side view Power jack H Optical drive EJ Media card reader EI USB connectors right H Wireless radio switch Power jack The ac power adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery H Optical drive Your computer has a slot for an optical drive 4 User Guide EJ Media card reader You can install an SD Card an SDXC Card a SDHC Card and an MMC Card MultiMedia Card in the Media card reader of your computer For details refer to the instructions in Using the media card reader on page 57 EJ USB connectors right The Universal Serial Bus USB connectors are used f
141. elect the Resolution of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the external monitor Select the Resolution of the secondary display 174 User Guide 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 For Windows Vista Attach the computer to an external monitor Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings Click the Monitor 2 icon Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor check box Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Select the Resolution and Colors of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the external monitor Select the Resolution and Colors of the secondary display O O AN DOA FWD KH 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 _ Click OK to apply the changes For Windows XP Attach the computer to an external monitor Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab Click the Monitor 2 icon Select the
142. electric and electronic components might cause your computer to malfunction 5 Pull the hard disk drive to the right 94 User Guide 6 Remove the hard disk drive by lifting its left side 8 Lift the drive out of the bracket Chapter 6 Replacing devices 95 9 Place the new drive into the bracket as shown in the drawing 10 Reinstall the screws to secure the bracket 11 Turn the hard disk drive over again and place the hard disk drive from the right side as shown in the picture 96 User Guide 12 Pull the new hard disk drive to the left 13 Put the cover back in place and tighten the screws 14 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the solid state drive You can replace the solid state drive with a new one which can be purchased from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative Read the following prerequisites before you replace the solid state drive Note Replace the solid state drive only if you need to have it repaired The connectors and slot of the solid state drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping Prerequisites for the procedure When replacing the drive be sure to follow the precautions Attention e Do not drop the solid state 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 press
143. ems The following sections provide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly e General tips for preventing problems on page 151 e Making sure device drivers are current on page 152 e Taking care of your computer on page 153 General tips for preventing problems 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time If the hard disk drive gets too full Windows will slow down and might produce errors Note In Windows 7 and Windows Vista click Start gt Computer In Windows XP click Start gt My Computer 2 Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis 3 Use disk defragment tool regularly on your hard disk drive to improve data seek and read times 4 To free up disk space uninstall unused application programs Note You might also want to look for application program duplication or overlapping versions 5 Clean out your Inbox Sent and Trash folders from your e mail client program 6 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 drives are available for most machines and are easily installed 7 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 83 8 Update device drivers and BIOS when needed
144. en 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 9 0 fk Ww 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 Use Windows Explorer or Computer in Windows XP My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive 3 Open the C SWTOOLS folder 86 User Guide 4 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 5 Open the subfolder for the device 6 Reinstall the device driver by one of the following methods e Inthe subfolder for the device look for a text file a file with the extension txt The text file contains information on how to reinstall that device driver OR e lf 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 dev
145. ent leakage of data it becomes very important that you take responsibility 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 tool go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com support Note Running the application will take a couple of hours Using and understanding firewalls If your system is preintalled with a firewall program it protects against computer Internet security threats unauthorized access intrusions and Internet attacks It also protects your privacy For more information about how to use the firewall program refer to the on line help that comes with 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
146. er Select Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Click Have Disk Specify the path where the monitor INF file is saved then click Open Click OK Confirm the correct display type then click Next Windows has finished installing Click Close Click Close for Display Properties Click OK in the Monitor tab Click OK and close the Display Settings window For Windows Vista N OO fF WDB Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings The Display Settings window opens Click Advanced Settings Click the Monitor tab Click Properties For Windows Vista also click Continue Click the Driver tab Click Update Driver 136 User Guide 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Select Browse my computer for driver software and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Click Have Disk Specify the path where the monitor INF file is saved then click Open Click OK Confirm the correct display type then click Next Windows has finished installing Click Close Click Close for Display Properties Click OK in the Monitor tab Click OK and close the Display Settings window For Windows XP ON OOF WD ee ee ee ee ee d NOOR ON 0 18 19 20 21 22 Right click on the desktop and select Properties from the pop up menu Select the Settings tab Cl
147. er control When you press this combination of buttons a window for choosing a power plan in Windows XP power scheme appears Note If you have logged on with an administrator user ID in Windows XP and you press Fn F3 the window for selecting a power scheme appears If you have logged on with another user ID in Windows XP and you press Fn F3 the window does not appear e Fn F4 Put your computer in sleep standby mode To return to normal operation press the Fn key only without pressing a function key Note If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or do nothing mode in Windows XP shut the computer down or show the panel for turning off the computer change the settings in Power Manager e Fn F12 Put your computer in hibernation mode To return to normal operation press the power button for less than four seconds Note Though the screen fades out immediately after Fn F12 are pressed the computer does not enter the hibernation mode immediately Do not move the system until the Sleep standby status indicator stops blinking Moving the computer when it is entering hibernation may cause corruption of the hard drive To use Fn F3 Fn F4 and Fn F12 key combinations you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on your computer For information on the power management function refer to Power management on page 36 Chapter 2 Using your computer 27 Applying a presentation
148. er display and the external monitor the Extend desktop function This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is playing To enable this function start Presentation Director and change the settings Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage Presentation Director and change the Fn F7 Settings Note Multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using different user IDs Each user needs to do the following 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 If you want 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 28 User Guide OnScreen Display Utility Wireless device drivers For information on the wireless features refer to Wireless connections on page 40 Launching the camera and audio settings Fn F6 If you press Fn F6 the camera and audio settings window is opened and the camera preview is turned on From this window you can change the camera and audio settings Note The Camera settings area only appears if your computer has an integrated camera For more information see Using camera on page 56 Other functions Fn Home The computer display becomes brighter
149. er was manufactured your computer is preinstalled with either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic purposes For additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo Solution Center on page The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and solutions for them and includes automatic notification when action is required computing assistance and advanced diagnostics and diagnostic history To open Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program refer to the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system Message Center Plus The Message Center Plus displays messages to inform you about helpful software that has been preinstalled on your computer The software enables you to manage wired and wireless connections protect your data in the event of a problem and automatically diagnose and resolve potential problems with your computer The Message Center Plus can also provide messages about new updates available to keep your computer current Password Manager The Password Manager progra
150. ers or other software Lenovo maintains pages on the Lenovo Support Web site where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available at http www lenovo com support This portal is updated with the latest information about the following subjects e Downloads amp Drivers Download drivers flash BIOS and update your software e Warranty Check your warranty status and upgrade your warranty e Technical Support Click Need Help for self help tips to help diagnose a problem e ThinkVantage Learn more about ThinkVantage software to improve productivity and reduce cost e Lenovo Forums Search the community knowledge base for your computer to share and discover information with other users e User Guides amp Manuals Read or print any publications related to your product Calling Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need 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 188 User Guide e Lenovo hardware repair If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty trained
151. erties window opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click Advanced select the On Screen Display tab and then click Num Lock Settings 4 The setting window opens 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Connecting a projector or external display This section includes the following topics e Attaching an external monitor on page 49 e Using the DVI monitor on page 52 e Using the DisplayPort connector on page 53 Attaching an external monitor Your computer can support a maximum video resolution of up to 2048x1536 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 or another pointing device You can move the display output to the computer display the external monitor or both in the Display Settings window in Windows XP Display Properties window Connecting an external monitor To attach an external monitor do as follows For Windows 7 1 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the external monitor 3 Change the display output location by pre
152. ess 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 182 User Guide Solution When your computer is not turned on pressing the eject button does not cause the drive tray to open Make sure that the computer is turned on and that the drive connector is firmly connected to the computer If the tray still does not open make sure 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 Make sure 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 Make sure that the disc is loaded on the center pivot of the drive with the label side up You should hear a click Make sure that the format of the disc is compatible with your optical drive Problem When you try to write to a DVD RAM disc that has been loaded into a DVD RAM CD RW combination drive on your computer t
153. ettings on your computer and suggest how to enhance your computer security These convenient features are made more secure by a built in security chip a powerful computer chip dedicated to the security functions of your computer To start the Client Security Solution click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Client Security Solution For details refer to the Help for the program Chapter 4 Security 75 You can download the latest Client Security Solution from the following Web site http www lenovo com support Setting the Security Chip The choices offered in the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows e Security Chip activates inactivates or disables the Security Chip e Security Reporting Options enables or disables each Security Reporting Option e Clear Security Chip clears the encryption key Notes 1 Be sure that the Supervisor password has been set in the BIOS Setup Utility Otherwise anyone can change the settings for the Security Chip 2 If you are using Client Security Solution handle the Security Chip as follows 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 4 cycles of 4 beeps each or you see er
154. 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 Setting up in BIOS Setup Utility To enable or disable Wake on LAN go to the BIOS Setup Utility menu When your computer is not under the network administrator s system management you can disable Wake on LAN To set this function do the following 1 Start the BIOS Setup Utility menu Select Config The Config submenu appears Select Network The Network item submenu appears For Wake On LAN select either Enabled or Disabled Press F10 N OO gt DY Network boot sequence When your computer is turned on remotely system will try to boot from the device that is selected by Network boot setting then it will follow the boot order list in the Boot menu To define a sequence 1 On the BIOS Setup Utility menu select Startup The Startup submenu appears 2 Select Network and press Enter to display the boot device list 3 To set the startup sequence that the BIOS will use press F5 or F6 to move the device up or down 4 Press F10 Note If you want to initialize the setting to return to the default startup sequence press F9 The default settings are automatically reloaded 150 User Guide Chapter 9 Preventing problems An important part of owning a ThinkPad Notebook is maintenance With proper care you can avoid common probl
155. g active sitting are the best ways 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 a light and mobile system remember that it can easily be repositioned on your working surface to accommodate many posture modifications you might wish to make 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 utilizing work breaks Note that there are many ThinkPad product solutions 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 can provide the adjustability and features that you want ThinkPad features that promote comfort There are easy to use ThinkPad features that can help make your computer more comfortable to use 62 User Guide 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 users that have hea
156. g properly If not click the Troubleshoot button 7 Click the Monitor tab 8 Make sure the information is 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 make sure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button For Windows XP OO A O N 10 Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab Check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set Click Advanced Click the Adapter tab Make sure 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 the Properties button Check the Device status box and make sure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button Click the Monitor tab Make sure the information is correct Click the Properties button Check the Device status box and make sure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button 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
157. g 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 CR manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply Go to http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Copyright Lenovo 2012 xi Heat and product ventilation Banden 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
158. ge The battery has between 5 and 20 charge e Fast blinking orange The battery has less than 5 charge Note The battery may be charging e Slow blinking orange The battery is being charged When it reaches 20 the blinking color changes to green e Slow blinking green The battery has between 20 and 80 charge and charging is continuing When the battery reaches 80 charge blinking stops but the charging may continue until the battery is 100 charged e Quick blinking orange An error has occurred in the battery e The battery status indicator is off The battery is fully charged or the battery is detached 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 standby mode or hibernation mode H Sleep standby in Windows XP status e Green The computer is in sleep standby mode 10 User Guide e Blinking green The computer is entering sleep Standby or hibernation mode or is resuming normal operation If your computer is shipped with a wireless LAN feature a wireless WAN feature a WiMAX feature and a Bluetooth feature you can use the following indicators E Wireless LAN WAN WiMAX status e Green The wireless LAN WAN or WiMAX feature is on and the radio link is ready for use e Blinking green Data is being transmitted in some models El Bluetooth status e Green The feature is on and the radio link is ready for use
159. gerprint 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 on to the system by 76 User Guide 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 See Fingerprint Software 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll your fingerprint For details refer to the Help for the program Swiping your finger over the reader To swipe your finger over the reader do as follows 1 Place the ball of your finger that is the central part of the fingerprint on the small circle above the reader Make sure that the entire top joint of the finger is on the reader 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 Chapter 4 Security 77 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
160. h a single click You can also enable or disable the feature by the following procedures To enable the wireless feature do as follows 1 Click the Access Connections wireless status icon in the system tray 2 Click Power On Wireless Radio To disable the wireless feature do as follows e Click the Access Connections wireless status icon in the system tray e Click Power Off Wireless Radio Note You can use the wireless radio switch to disable the wireless radio of all the wireless devices on your computer Chapter 2 Using your computer 47 Using a projector or external display Your computer comes with many features to increase the enjoyment of your computer and help you give presentations with confidence Some of these options are as follows e Changing display settings on page 48 e Connecting a projector or external display on page 49 e Setting up a presentation on page 53 e Using dual displays on page 54 Changing display settings You can change the display settings such as font size or color mode Font size To change the font size do as follows For Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize 2 Click Display at the left 3 Select the Smaller Medium or Larger radio button 4 Click Apply The change will take effect after you log off For Windows Vista 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize 2 Click Adjust font size DPI under Tasks at t
161. hange the resolution for each monitor do as follows 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings The Display Settings window opens Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Select the Resolution and the Colors of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the external display Select the Resolution and the Colors of the secondary display NO oO fF W DM Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch Note You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other 8 Click OK to apply the changes For Windows XP 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor and the computer 4 Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window 5 Click the Settings tab and click the Monitor 2 icon 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and click Apply If the Monitor Settings window opens click Yes To change the resolution for each monitor do as follows 1 Click the Monitor 1 icon for the primary display the computer display Select the color quality and the screen resolution of the primary display Click the Monitor 2 icon for the secondary display the external display Select the color quality and the scree
162. hapter 6 Replacing devices on page 89 for more information about replacing the devices of your computer e See Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer on page 119 for more information about enhancing the features of your computer You ve been using your computer for some time already and it is getting slower e Follow the General tips for preventing problems on page 151 e You can diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled software e Also Recovery tool is provided on your computer hard disk or solid state drive For more information see Chapter 5 Recovery overview on page 81 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 131 e Computer stops responding on page 158 e Power problems on page 179 24 User Guide Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons ThinkVantage button I inkVantage 5 o _ You can use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery workspace which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from it If Windows is not running properly you may need to do the following e Get the current system information e Rescue a file from your Windows environment or restore back up files provided you have made bac
163. 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 Replacing the card To replace the PCI Express Mini Card do the following 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 a few minutes till the inside of the computer cools 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 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 112 User Guide 6 Remove the screws and the card pops up Remove the card 7 Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket Pivot the card until you can snap it into place Secure the card with the two screws Note Be sure to attach the red cable to the Main connector and the blue cable to the AUX connector Chapter 6 Replacing devices 113 9 Reinstall the slot cover and tighten the screw 10 Reinstall the battery and turn
164. he devices on which Bluetooth has been enabled appears 3 Click the device to which you want access A list of the services available on that device appears as follows e Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Human interface devices e Printer HCRP e Audio gateway Chapter 2 Using your computer 43 e Headset e PIM synchronization e Fax e File transfer e PIM item transfer e Dial up networking e Network access e Bluetooth serial port e Bluetooth Imaging e Hands Free e AV profile 4 Click the service you want For more information press the F1 key to open the online help for Bluetooth Bluetooth Configuration To use the configuration features of Bluetooth right click the icon A pop up menu appears Select Bluetooth Setup Wizard or Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Setup Wizard has the following capabilities e Finding all Bluetooth enabled devices that can provide services e Finding a specific Bluetooth enabled device that you want to use and configuring the services on that device e Configuring the Bluetooth enabled services on your computer that are provided for remote devices e Configuring the name and device type of your computer The Advanced Configuration has the following functions e Configuring the name and device type of your computer e Configuring your computer settings so that remote Bluetooth enabled devices can find your computer e Configuring your computer settings so that your computer can find remote B
165. he following error message may be displayed The disc in the drive is not a writable CD or it is full Please insert a blank writable CD into drive D or insert a disc with enough free space to hold all the files you have selected for writing to CD in Windows XP Solution Before you write to a DVD RAM disc enable the writing function as follows 1 Click Start gt My Computer 2 Right click DVD RAM drive A menu for the drive is displayed The DVD RAM drive is displayed in the Devices with Removable Storage category 3 Click Properties 4 Click the Recording tab 5 Clear the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive 6 Click OK You can get detailed information from the More Information section of the Microsoft Knowledge Base 826510 Visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http support microsoft com type the number of the knowledge base article you need in the search field and click the Search button Problem When you try to write to a DVD RW disc that has been loaded into a DVD RAM CD RW combination drive on your computer you cannot write to it and the following error message may be displayed The disc in the drive is not a writable CD or it is full Please insert a blank writable CD into drive D or insert a disc with enough free space to hold all the files you have selected for writing to CD in Windows XP Solution To write to a DVD RW disc use a preinstalled software application such as Reco
166. he left If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 3 Select the Larger scale 120DPI make text more readable check box 4 Click OK The change will take effect after the computer restarts You are prompted to restart the computer after you click OK or Apply For Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties The Display Properties window opens Click the Appearance tab 2 3 Under Font Size click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts 4 Click Apply to apply the settings 5 Click OK If you are prompted to restart the computer after you click OK or Apply the change will take effect after the computer restarts Numeric lock To change the numeric lock setting do as follows For Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize 2 Click Display at the left 3 Click Change display settings 4 Click Advanced settings select the On Screen Display tab and then click Num Lock Settings 48 User Guide 5 The setting window opens 6 Follow the instructions on the screen For Windows Vista 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings 2 3 Click Advanced Settings select the On Screen Display tab and then click Num Lock Settings 4 The setting window opens 5 Follow the instructions on the screen For Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties The Display Prop
167. he palm rest To remove the palm rest do the following 106 User Guide 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for a few minutes till the inside of the computer cools before you start the following procedures 2 Be sure to remove any card inserted in the Media card reader Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 4 Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 103 5 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest from the bottom side of the computer 6 Turn the computer over and open the display To detach the palm rest press the areas marked in the drawing with your fingers while lifting the front edge with your thumbs Chapter 6 Replacing devices 107 7 Detach the flip lock connectors fand E Detach the connector E by pulling it out of the socket 8 Release the palm rest from the computer Now the palm rest has been removed Installing the palm rest 1 Attach the flip lock connectors ff and E and then attach the connector E 108 User Guide 2 Attach the palm rest as shown in the drawing 3 Push the front side of the palm rest until it clicks into place 4 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 5 On the bottom side reinstall the screws for the palm rest 6 Reinstall the optical drive Chapter 6 Replacing de
168. he present one on your external monitor Solution Make sure that monitor information is correct Do the following For Windows 7 1 a A O N 6 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 Adapter tab Make sure 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 See below for more information For Windows Vista 1 Click Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings button Click the Adapter tab Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window a A O N 6 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 OK If the information is incorrect reinstall the device driver See below for more information For Windows XP 1 Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Adapter tab Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window a A WwW N 6 Right click on the desktop
169. he problem 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 Go to http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix Enter the product number of the computer or click Detect my system on the screen Click Downloads and drivers oa A O N 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 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
170. he same error message have the computer serviced 0232 Two short beeps 0232 Extended RAM Failed at Memory is not working correctly address line Have the memory serviced If you still see the same error message have the computer serviced 0250 Two short beeps 0250 System battery is dead 1 Charge the backup battery Replace and run SETUP for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac power adapter 2 Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date 0251 Two short beeps 0251 System CMOS checksum The system CMOS might have bad Default configuration used been corrupted by an application program The computer uses the default settings Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the settings If you still see the same error code have the computer serviced 160 User Guide Error Beep symptom Error message code 0254 Two short beeps 0254 System NV7 Volume checksum bad Default configuration used Power off to discharge CMOS and then restart your computer 0260 Two short beeps 0260 System timer error Have the computer serviced 0270 Two short beeps 0270 Real time clock error Have the computer serviced 0271 0280 02D0 02D2 02FO 1802 1804 2200 Two short beeps Two short beeps Two short beeps Two short beeps none Two short beeps Two short beeps Two short beeps 0271 Check date and time settings 0280 Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used
171. hen reinstall the SO DIMM and the known good battery or the ac power adapter to test the computer with minimal devices attached first Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 179 i 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 reset the battery to make sure that it is properly connected Refer to Replacing the battery on page 89 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 10 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 e 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 Startup problems Print these instructions now and keep them with your computer for reference la
172. hile the ac power adapter is plugged in This could break the adapter plug Carry your computer properly e Before 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 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 drive follow the instructions shipped with your hardware and apply pressure only where needed on the device 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 Chapter 9 Preventing problems 153 e Store your external and removable hard disk or optical 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 Card ExpressCard Smart card Memory Card such as SD Card and MultiMediaC
173. his 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 power on your computer format the hard disk drive install the software of your choice for example Windows XP with user and system management applications and have the computer start up and function in the same way as an ordinary desktop PC 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 System management Check the following topics to learn more about features of System Management e Desktop Management Interface e Preboot eXecution Environment e Wake on LAN Desktop Management Interface The basic input output system BIOS of your computer supports an interface called System Management BIOS Reference Specification SMBIOS Version 2 4 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
174. host 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 after you have made them Copyright Lenovo 2012 81 Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system Note On the Windows 7 operating system you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices On the Windows Vista and Windows XP operating
175. ice drivers can be reinstalled by use of this program In the Add New Hardware program 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 OR e Inthe 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 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 86 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 82 Note If you are 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 make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup dev
176. ice sequence in the Setup Utility program See Startup menu on page 140 for detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence For more information about the Setup Utility program see BIOS Setup Utility on page 138 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 Chapter 5 Recovery overview 87 88 User Guide Chapter 6 Replacing devices You can increase the capacity of the memory or the hard disk drive by replacing the original built in device with an optional one Or if you need to you can replace the PCI Express Mini Card by following the procedures in this section e Static electricity prevention on page 89 e Replacing the battery on page 89 e Replacing the memory on page 91 e Replacing the hard disk drive on page 93 e Replacing the solid state drive on page 97 e Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive on page 101 e Replacing the optical drive on page 103 e Replacing the SIM card on page 104 e Replacing the palm rest on page 106 e Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection on page 110 e Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection on page 111 e Replacing the integrated camera on page 114 Static electricity prevention Static electri
177. ick the Advanced tab Select the Monitor tab Select Plug and Play Monitor from the monitor type list Click Properties Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver The Hardware Update Wizard starts Select No not this time for Windows Update connection and then click Next Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install Click Next Click Have Disk Click Browse Specify the path where the monitor INF file is saved and select TPLCD INF Click OK System will show ThinkPad Display Click Next System will copy ThinkPad Monitor INF file and color profile Click Finish and then Close Click the Color Management tab Click Add Select TPFLX ICM or TPLCD ICM and click Add Click OK and close the Display Properties window Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 The Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 is located in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS CHIPINF directory To install it go to the directory and run setup exe Installing other device drivers The other device drivers are provided in the C SWTOOLS DRIVERS directory on your hard disk drive Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 137 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 instructions in Reinstalling preinstalled applicati
178. ide furniture as this might increase the risk of overheating User Guide e Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35 C 95 F Electrical current safety information WAREN 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 nanoen e 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 2 First attach all cables to devices 2 First
179. ifier icon and make your choice Chapter 3 You and your computer 63 To disable the FullScreen Magnifier function click the FullScreen Magnifier icon and select Exit or press Fn Spacebar Traveling with your computer When you travel abroad your computer can help you feel more at home and at ease With your own computer and its files you can be confident about gathering and offering information to clients and coworkers Attending to some important details that can help foreign travel go smoothly e Travel tips on page 64 e Travel accessories on page 64 Travel tips Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your computer 1 While 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 2 Consider bringing an airplane or automobile adapter for your computer 3 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 check the travel tips Attention e For using onboard computer or wireless such as Internet Bluetooth etc service check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane e f there are restrictions on the use of computers with the wireless feature on an airplane you need to disable it before boarding To disable it refer to
180. ing 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 docking stations and port replicators 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 replicator and docking station If your computer has a docking connector you can attach it to a ThinkPad port replicator or a docking station Your computer supports ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 When the computer is attached to the ThinkPad port replicator or the docking station never pick up the assembly by taking hold of the computer alone Always hold the whole assembly For more details about the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 refer to the following e Front view on page 120 e Rear view on page 122 e Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station on page 125 e Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station on page 127 e Security feature on page 128 e Using the system loc
181. ing the TrackPoint or the touch pad If you want to disable the TrackPoint or the touch pad do either of the following Use the Fn F8 key combination 1 Press Fn F8 A panel for UltraNav Device Settings pops up 2 To disable the TrackPoint select Enable touch pad only disable TrackPoint To disable the touch pad select Enable TrackPoint only disable touch pad 3 Click Close Configure settings in UltraNav properties window For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 2 Click UltraNav tab 3 To disable the TrackPoint clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint To disable the touch pad clear the check box for Enable touch pad 4 Click OK For Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse 2 Click UltraNav tab 3 To disable the TrackPoint clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint To disable the touch pad clear the check box for Enable touch pad 4 Click OK Note You can also open the UltraNav properties window by clicking the UltraNav icon in the task bar For details refer to the instructions in Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray on page 35 Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray For easy access to the UltraNav properties you can add the UltraNav icon on the system tray To display the UltraNav icon on the system tray do as follows 1 Press Fn F8 A panel headed UltraNav Device Settings pop
182. installed on your computer For details refer to Active Protection System on page 18 With Lenovo technologies advancing to provide you with the best engineered systems some models are equipped with a solid state drive for data storage This cutting edge technology enables notebook computers to be lighter and faster Note The hidden service partition is the reason why there is less free space than expected on your hard disk drive Chapter 1 Product Overview 7 EJ Memory upgrade slot You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a memory module in the memory bay Memory modules are available as options H PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN card or mSATA solid state drive some models Your computer might include a PCI Express Mini Card in the PCI Express Mini Card slot which enables wireless WAN communications With Lenovo technologies advancing to provide you with the best engineered systems some models are equipped with a mSATA solid state drive for data storage SIM card slot some models If your computer has a wireless WAN Wide Area Network feature it may require a SIM Subscriber Identification Module card to establish a wireless WAN connection Depending on the country of delivery the SIM card may be already installed in the SIM card slot For details refer to the instructions in Replacing the SIM card on page 104 Rear view Figure 5 ThinkPad L420 and L520 rear view
183. ireless communication wherever you are The following shows the location of each built in wireless antenna Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna Auxiliary The auxiliary 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 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 192 User Guide 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 Main The main antenna connected to the wireless LAN or WiMAX feature is located at the top right corner of the computer display Locating wireless 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 support To view the ThinkPad Regulatory Notice on the Web site do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com support 2 Click the Support amp downloads section a new page is displayed 3 In the right pane type your computer number in the Enter a product number filed and click Go 4 You can then find the ThinkPad Regula
184. ister your computer information 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 the Web site 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 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 23 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 the explanation about power saving modes on page 37 e To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving create and apply power plans in Windows XP power schemes
185. k Sound video and game controllers in Windows Vista click the mark for Sound video and game controllers 5 Make sure the following device is enabled and configured correctly Realtek High Definition Audio For Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Click the mark for Sound video and game controllers oak oD Make sure the following device is enabled and configured correctly Realtek High Definition Audio e Problem Recordings made by using the Microphone input are not loud enough Solution Make sure that Microphone Boost is turned on and set as follows For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 Click Start gt Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound Click the Recording tab in the Sound window a A O N Select Microphone and click the Properties button 176 User Guide 6 Click the Levels tab and move the Microphone Boost slider upwards 7 Click OK For Windows XP 1 Double click the volume icon in the task bar The Volume Control window opens Click Options Click Properties Select Realtek HD Audio input in the Mixer device list Click OK Click Options and then click Advanced Controls Find the Microphone volume control and then click Advanced Select the Microphone boost check box Click Close oO AN DOH FW DPD Notes The names of
186. k box 6 Click OK If you want to be able to enter hibernation mode by pressing Fn F12 you need to install ThinkPad PM driver a A WwW N 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 Power saving modes on page 37 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 181 Drives and other storage devices This section introduces the common problems and solutions that the hard disk drive the solid state drive and the optical drive might encounter Hard disk drive problems 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 Problem The hard disk drive does not work Solution In the startup menu in the BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order list If it is included in the Excluded from 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
187. k key on page 129 Copyright Lenovo 2012 119 Front view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 The power switch turns the computer on or off E The eject button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 when pressed EI The sliding adjuster is a guide used to align the docking connector on your computer as you attach the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 EI The docking connector is where you attach your computer ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 An The power switch turns the computer on and off H The key lock 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 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 is locked you cannot attach or remove your computer EJ The docking indicator lights when your computer is docked E The eject button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 when pressed H The sliding adjuster is a guide used to align the docking connector on your computer as you attach the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 120 User Guide i The docking connector is where you attach your computer The system lock key is for locking the eject button ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 A n El The power switch turns the computer on and off H The key lock 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
188. kPad Mini Dock Series 3 and use an Ethernet connector use the Ethernet connector on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 not the one on the computer Ed The Universal Serial Bus connectors are for connecting USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 devices EJ The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor Note If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and use an external monitor connector use the external monitor connector on the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 not the one on the computer EZ When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole the eject button is locked so that the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 123 ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 The DisplayPort is for connecting a display device H The digital visual interface connector is for connecting 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 EI The DisplayPort is for connecting a display device El The digital visual interface connector is for connecting 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 E The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 to an Ethernet LAN The indicator on the
189. kups by use of the Rescue and Recovery program e Configure your computer or start the BIOS Setup Utility All this can be achieved from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Turn on the computer then while the To interrupt normal startup press the blue ThinkVantage button message is displayed at the lower left of the screen press the ThinkVantage button The Rescue and Recovery screen opens Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press and hold Shift or Fn and then press NmLk F10 Chapter 2 Using your computer 25 Note The next drawing shows the locations of the keys that serve as the 10 key numeric keypad The locations of these keys are the same on every keyboard though for computers using different languages different characters are printed on the keytops If the numeric keypad is enabled press and hold Shift to use the cursor and screen control keys temporarily Note The functions of the cursor and screen control keys are not printed on the keys 26 User Guide Function key combinations By setting the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold the Fn key fl then press one of the function keys J Power conservation e Fn F3 Select a power plan in Windows XP power scheme that has been created by Power Manager or adjust the power level by using the slid
190. l Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver before installing the operating system To install it you may need to attach a diskette drive to your computer If you have a diskette drive follow the procedure below Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 133 Before installing the operating system install Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver as follows Note Be sure to install Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver before installing the operating system Otherwise your computer will not respond it will only display a blue screen 1 Attach a diskette drive to your computer 2 Copy Intel Rapid Storage Manager Driver from C SWTOOLS DRIVERS IRST to a diskette 3 To make sure that SATA AHCI is enabled start the BIOS Setup Utility menu 4 Select Config 5 Select Serial ATA SATA 6 Select AHCI 7 Change the startup sequence of your computer Following the instructions on the Startup menu in the BIOS Setup Utility set the CD ROM drive to start first 8 Press F10 9 Insert the CD for Windows XP integrated with Service Pack 2 into the CD or DVD drive and restart the 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 computer To install a third party SCSI or RAID driver first press F6 When prompted select S for Specify Additional Device When prompted insert the diskette that you created in step 2 and press Enter Scroll the list of drivers to select Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller Mobile and press
191. lated 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 202 User Guide Appendix D Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ROHS China RoHS FRHEESEHEHRNTANEMREE HEN ERRER PRP EAA PK h Pb 7R Hg i Cd AGM BWER ZR Cr VD PBB PBDE EN i E E X 0 O O O O TEA X o O O O o JIR X o O O O O NTF X o O O O o I O MEE X O O O O 0 uya X O O O O O ER X O O O O O ERUBR X O O O O o HULE BEE X 0 oO O O 0 O RANA TEA EWE ZENA AE E 9 ES J T 11363 2006 bE Re BY Bete BER UF X RATA BEA HAD ABT SE SP BH SJ T11363 2006 PERLE BY Be tet BEE RETTET RAT AR BROHS JER EN Ail Fe ZH ee UFR EN Mi PR A IE HAA Beat REA SNA TEREA NEDRE WARE HE TEAS A RSE A EE PN AA Sf is Ata a G 07 BBE AAR LE TE FAR FED m BOA Ca EA NER Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE Turki
192. lay Settings window refer to the Solution for The Extend desktop function does not work above For Windows XP Using the Display Properties window change the resolution and the color depth to lower settings for the primary display To launch the Display Properties window 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 make sure 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 reference manual for the monitor Audio problems e Problem Wave or MIDI sound does not play correctly Solution Make sure the built in audio device is configured correctly For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 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 clic
193. leep standby mode Connect the ac power adapter to the computer then press Fn Ifthe sleep standby 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 standby 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 or more If the system is still not reset remove the ac power adapter and the battery Problem Your computer does not enter sleep Standby or hibernation mode Solution Check whether any option has been selected to disable your computer from entering sleep standby or hibernation mode If your computer tries to enter sleep standby 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 Problem The Fn F12 key combination does not make the computer enter hibernation mode Solution The computer cannot enter hibernation mode If the hibernation mode is not enabled in Windows XP To enable it do as follows 1 Click Start gt Control panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Click the Hibernate tab Click the Enable hibernation chec
194. lems Battery and power Drives and other storage devices Software problems Ports and connectors Chapter 11 Getting support 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 Purchasing additional services Appendix A PAIRA information Wireless related S Location of the UltraConnect Wireles antennas Locating wireless regulatory notices Export classification notice Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission eoiblanga statement Copyright Lenovo 2012 159 161 162 163 167 168 178 178 182 184 184 187 187 187 187 187 188 188 188 188 189 191 191 192 193 193 193 193 194 European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 194 German Class B compliance statement 194 Korea Class B compliance statement 195 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement 195 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase 195 Lenovo produet service sinfonnanon for Taiwan nfi ee T5 Additional regulatory infomation ee ee ae ay 195 Appendix B WEEE and en statements nu r ee OT Important WEEE Information 197
195. lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort Note 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 Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture It is best to periodically 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 will also help to prevent any minor discomfort associated with your working posture Display Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 760 mm 20 30 in Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen Copyright Lenovo 2012 61 clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearly Press Fn Home or End 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 utilize chair arm rests or an area on your working surface to provide weight support for your arms Keep your forearms wrists and hands
196. lling device drivers Installing driver for the 4 in 1 Media gad reader Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Installing Intel Chipset Suppor fot Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Installing other device divers e BIOS Setup Utility Config menu Date and time menu Security menu Startup menu Restart menu BIOS Setup Utility items Updating your system 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 pirates System Update Taking care of your computer in git Cleaning the cover of your computer Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problems N ey RES Using the Lenovo Solution Garter program Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Using the Lenovo Support Web site Troubleshooting Hos Computer stops responding Spills on the keyboard 125 127 128 129 131 131 131 132 132 133 135 135 136 137 137 138 139 139 139 140 142 143 148 149 149 150 151 151 152 152 152 153 154 157 157 157 157 158 158 158 159 Error messages and beep errors Errors without messages Memory problems Networking Keyboard and other pointing devices Display and multimedia devices Fingerprint reader prob
197. long the surface until you hear a click The computer is now attached to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Note If the docking indicator is not lighted after you attach the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 your computer is not properly connected to the dock Check the ac power adapter of the dock or disconnect and re attach the ac power adapter Then attach your computer to the dock Notes e If you attach the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 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 ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 are connected to separate ac power adapters your computer goes into battery mode first and then shifts into ac 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 126 User Guide Connecting an external display to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Group 1 top figure and Group 2 lower figure are independent of each other Each has a DisplayPort and a digital visual interface If you connect a display to a DisplayPort and a DVI that are in the same group the DisplayPort is inactive Detaching a ThinkPa
198. ltraNav in the UltraNav tab of the Mouse Properties window To open it use one of the following methods e Press Fn F8 and the UltraNav Device Settings window is displayed In this window click Manage Settings A mouse properties window is displayed Click the UltraNav tab e Use the Start menu of your computer as follows For Windows 7 and Windows Vista Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse gt UltraNav tab For Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse gt UltraNav tab You can also change the UltraNav settings by clicking the UltraNav icon on the system tray To display the UltraNav icon on the system tray see Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray on page 35 32 User Guide Using the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device consists of a pointing stick Jon the keyboard 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
199. luetooth enabled devices e Configuring on your computer the Bluetooth enabled services provided for remote devices e Configuring the services on remote Bluetooth enabled devices e Displaying information about Bluetooth hardware For details refer to the help for Bluetooth To see the help right click My Bluetooth Places in the system tray of the task bar and click Help and then Bluetooth help Another way to start the help is to right click Bluetooth Configuration in the system tray of the task bar and click Advanced Configuration and then Help Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP If you want to use the Microsoft Bluetooth software do as follows First uninstall the ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software 1 Turn Bluetooth power off 2 Click Start gt Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs 44 User Guide 4 Select ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software then click Change Remove to uninstall the software 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Next install the Microsoft Bluetooth software as follows 1 Turn Bluetooth power on Microsoft Bluetooth software is loaded automatically 2 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window pops up do the following a Select No not this time and then click Next oO Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next Select Search for the best driver in those locations 2 o Select Include this l
200. lution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Message Center Plus Password Manager Power Manager Product Recovery Presentation Director Rescue and Recovery SimpleTap System Update ThinkVantage GPS ThinkVantage Productivity Canter Chapter 2 Using your computer Register your computer Frequently asked questions Special keys and buttons ThinkVantage button Numeric keypad Function key combinations Copyright Lenovo 2012 vii vii oo NAAN 11 11 11 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 23 23 23 25 25 25 27 Volume and mute buttons y Windows key and Application key Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the touch pad Behavior of the UltraNav and an Sba mouse Adding the UltraNav i icon to the Se i Power management Checking battery status Using the ac power adapter Charging the battery Maximizing battery life Managing your battery power Power saving modes Handling the battery Connecting to the network Ethernet connections Wireless connections Using a projector or external display Changing display settings 3 Connecting a projector or external display Setting up a presentation Using dual displays Using a color profile Using audio features Using an integrated camera Using optical drive Using the media card reader Inserting a
201. m enables users to manage and remember all their sensitive and easy to forget application and Web site login information such as user IDs passwords and other personal information To open Password Manager do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Password Manager Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient flexible and complete power management for your computer By using the Power Manager program you can adjust your power settings to give you the best balance between performance and power saving To open Power Manager do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Power Manager Product Recovery This program enables you 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview 19 For information about how to open and use this program refer to Creating and using recovery media on page 81 Presentation Director Presentation Director is a display configuration utility that enables you to give presentations conveniently It also enables you to create and manage the display schemes However by defaul
202. m on different operating systems e To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system do the following Chapter 5 Recovery overview 83 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 e To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 Inthe Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery 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 84 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
203. m the BIOS Setup Utility menu Notes Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 139 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 In each submenu you can enable a function by selecting Enabled or disable it by selecting Disabled The following submenu is displayed e Password Set a password related functions e Security Chip Set the security chip related functions e BIOS Update Option Specify the settings for Flash BIOS update e Memory Protection Specify the settings for the Data Execution Prevention feature e O Port Access Enable or disable the access to individual I O ports e Computrace Enable or disable BIOS interface to activate Computrace module To set password related functions go to the Security menu and select Password The following submenu is displayed e Using Passphrase e Supervisor Password e Lock BIOS Settings e Set Minimum Length e BIOS password at unattended boot e Power On Password e Hard Disk1 Password Note Hard Disk1 means the hard disk drive built into your computer If you select Using Passphrase and enable it you can set a password containing up to 64 characters For details refer to Using Passphrase Lock BIOS Settings enables or disables the function that protects items in the BIOS Setup Utility from being changed by a user wh
204. n Make sure that the security settings on the connected computer allow you to download the business card e Problem You cannot send a business card to the connected computer Solution Make sure that your computer has its own default business card application and that the card is ready for communication Make sure that the security settings on the connected computer allow you to upload your business card e Problem Your computer is connected to a Bluetooth enabled computer that works as an FTP server but you cannot see any files in the FTP server Solution Check the newly shared files as follows 1 In the menu of My Bluetooth Places click View 2 Click Update The status is updated in the window so that you can check the newly shared files Make sure that the shared folder in the connected computer contains the files you are looking for Make sure that the security settings on the connected computer allow you to connect and view the files in the computer e Problem Your computer is connected to a Bluetooth enabled computer but you cannot gain access to the network Solution Make sure that the Bluetooth enabled computer is connected to a network Make sure that the connected computer has been set up to share its network connectivity and that the security settings allow you to connect and establish the remote network access e Problem Your computer cannot connect a Bluetooth enabled computer that uses serial port application
205. n insert the rescue disc into the optical 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 Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 3 On the Startup Device Menu select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter The rescue medium starts e If you have created a rescue medium using the secondary internal hard disk drive set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the first boot device in the startup device sequence to start the rescue medium See Startup menu on page 140 When the rescue medium starts the 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 2 Use Windows Explorer or Computer in Windows XP My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk Op
206. n ExpressCard a Smart sande ora Flash Media Card Removing an ExpressCard a Siman ear ora Flash Media Card Chapter 3 You and your computer Accessibility and comfort Ergonomic information Os Adjusting your computer to fit you Accessibility information FullScreen Magnifier function Traveling with your computer Travel tips Travel accessories Chapter 4 Security Attaching a mechanical lock Using passwords 30 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 39 40 40 40 48 48 49 53 54 55 56 56 57 57 58 59 61 61 61 62 63 63 64 64 64 67 67 67 Passwords and sleep standby mode 68 Using Passphrase 68 Power on password 70 Hard disk passwords 71 Supervisor password 7 Hard disk security 75 Setting the security chip 475 Using a fingerprint reader 76 Notice on deleting data from your Hard disk rive or solid state drive ee ea 178 Using and understanding firewall et TO Protecting data against viruses 79 Chapter 5 Recovery overview 81 Creating and using recovery media 81 Creating recovery media 82 Using recoverymedia 82 Performing backup and recovery operations 83 Performing a backup operation 88 Performing a recovery operation 88 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 84 Creating and using a rescue medium
207. n 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 For Windows Vista 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 o N O9 I 10 11 12 13 14 15 Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Note After pressing Fn F7 you will need to wait for a moment before the image appears Right click on the desktop and click Personalize Click Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings button Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do as follows 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 password or provide confirmation Click the Driver tab 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
208. n resolution of the secondary display Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch aR WwW DY Note You can set the monitors in any relative position but the icons must touch each other 6 Click OK to apply the changes Using a color profile The display provides a color profile that can work with the Microsoft Image Color Management ICM function If the graphics software you are using is compatible with ICM you can display a color image on your monitor and match it with the same quality on another device such as a scanner or a printer For details on Microsoft ICM refer to the manuals provided with the Windows operating system Note The color profile for ThinkPad LCD has been pre installed in your computer already If you need to install a different color profile see Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Chapter 2 Using your computer 55 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 e Built in monaural digital microphone Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features e Compliant with Intel High Definition Audio e Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files in 16 bit or 24 bit format e Playback of a WAV file at a sample rate of 44 1 KHz to 192 KHz e Playback of MIDI files through a Wave table synthesizer under Microsoft Windows ope
209. n secure the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 to a heavy object such as a desk If you use the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and attach a mechanical lock with the eject button locked the computer cannot be detached from the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 128 User Guide If you use the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and attach a mechanical lock with the eject button unlocked to lock the eject button use the system lock key See Using the system lock key on page 129 Lenovo does not offer a mechanical lock You will need to purchase one elsewhere You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing any locking device and security feature Lenovo makes no comments judgments or warranties about the function quality or performance of any locking device or security features Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 as follows Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 as follows Attach a mechanical lock to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 as follows Using the system lock key The system lock key has two positions unlocked and locked Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 129 Unlock Kock When the key is in the locked position the eject button of the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 is locked and you
210. n the end of the TrackPoint pointing stick is removable You can replace it as shown in the drawing 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 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 Jj and right H click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse Using the multi touch 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 For details refer to the Help in the UltraNav Customizing the touch pad To customize the touch pad do as follows 1 Press Fn F8 A panel for UltraNav Device Settings pops up 34 User Guide 2 Click Manage Settings to open the Mouse properties window 3 Click the UltraNav tab and proceed to customizing the touch pad For details refer to the Help in the Utility Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse If you attach an external mouse to a USB connector you can use the external mouse simultaneously with the TrackPoint and the touch pad Disabl
211. nction and then reinstall the hard disk drive Refer to Using Passphrase on page 68 If the Passphrase function is disabled on your computer and you set the hard disk password and then remove the hard disk drive from your computer and install it on a computer that has the Passphrase function enabled you will not be able to change the hard disk password on that computer If you need to change the hard disk password remove the hard disk drive remove the power on and supervisor passwords if they have been set on that computer disable the Passphrase function and then reinstall the hard disk drive Refer to Using Passphrase on page 68 Follow steps 1 through 7 in Setting a hard disk password above typing your password to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility program To change or remove the User only hard disk password do as follows 72 User Guide 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 it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field To remove the hard disk password type the current password in the Enter Current Password field Then leave the Enter New Password field blank and press Enter twice To change or remove the User Master hard disk password select User HDP or Master HDP If you choose User HDP do one of the following To change the user hard disk password type the current user h
212. nd status of your wireless connection Note To display Access Connections Gauge in the task bar see the Help in Access Connections 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 in the task bar and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection e Access Connections Gauge states wireless LAN ttl Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal _ 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 ti a Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is marginal iti il Power to the wireless radio is on The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent e Access Connections Gauge states wireless WAN io signal at Signal level 1 Signal level 2 all Signal level 3 Note For more information about Access Connections Gauge see the Help in Access Connections 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 46 User Guide You can find more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection either by opening Access Conne
213. nections Control Panel section Network and Internet System and Security Hardware and Sound Hardware and Sound System and Security Hardware and Sound System and Security System and Security Hardware and Sound System and Security System and Security Network and Internet System and Security Green text in the Control Panel Lenovo Internet Connection Lenovo Airbag Protection Lenovo Web Conferencing Lenovo Fingerprint Reader or Lenovo Notebook Fingerprint Reader Lenovo System Health and Diagnostics Lenovo 3G Mobile Broadband Lenovo Password Vault Lenovo Power Controls Lenovo Factory Recovery Disks Lenovo s SimpleTap Lenovo Update and Drivers Lenovo Enhanced Backup and Restore Lenovo GPS Access Connections 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 To open the Access Connections program do the following e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Cli
214. ng the battery on page 89 Chapter 6 Replacing devices 91 4 Loosen the screws and then remove the cover Attention Do not touch any exposed parts other than those referred to in this procedure Unnecessary contacts with the electric and electronic components might cause your computer to malfunction 5 If the two SO DIMMs are already in the memory slots release the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time and then remove the SO DIMM to make room for the new one Be sure to save the removed memory for future use 6 Find the notch on the contact edge side of the SO DIMM Attention To avoid damaging the SO DIMM do not touch its contact edge 92 User Guide 7 With the notched end of the SO DIMM toward the contact edge side of the socket insert the SO DIMM 11 into the socket then press it firmly Note Insert the SO DIMM into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees OEY Note If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots install it in the lower slot Pivot the SO DIMM downward until it snaps into place Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily Put the cover back in place and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the hard disk drive You can replace the hard disk drive with a new one which can be purchased from your
215. nly 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 bancer Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Copyright Lenovo 2012 ix 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 Universal Serial Bus USB and 1394 cable
216. not be covered under the warranty Also if a program that is set to run after the scheduled wakeup requires your input the battery may be drained while the computer is waiting for your input Attention If you have set a timer to wake up the computer and if you may carry the computer while it is turned off do not enable this function If the computer wakes up while you carry it its hard disk drive may be damaged and its battery may be drained if it is not connected to an AC power source Select the mode of Intel SpeedStep technology at runtime Table 4 Config menu items continued CPU Power Management Disable Unless this power saving feature is disabled it stops the processor clock automatically when there is no system activity You usually don t need to change this function Automatic PCI Bus Power Management Disable Unless this power saving feature is disabled it stops the PCI bus clock automatically when there is no system activity You usually don t need to change this function Automatic Power On with AC Attach Enabled Enables or disables a feature that powers on the Disabled system when ac power adapter is attached If enabled the system is powered on when ac power adapter is attached When the system is in hibernate state the system resumes If disabled the system is not powered on nor resumed when ac power adapter is attached Beep and Alarm Power Control Beep e Enabled If this function is enabled
217. ntenance icon Click the System icon Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button The Device Manager window opens oar WO DY 7 Check whether the words Bluetooth Device appear in the device listing in the window If the words Bluetooth Radio appear in the device listing the Microsoft Bluetooth software is installed on your computer If you want to use ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software you have to install it and then replace the Bluetooth driver For more information see Using Bluetooth e Problem While looking at the Classic View of the Control Panel you see two Bluetooth icons in the Control Panel Solution If you have installed the Microsoft Bluetooth software before and you are using ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software you may find two Bluetooth icons in the Control Panel One is the Bluetooth Configuration icon for ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software and the other is the Bluetooth Devices icon for the Microsoft Bluetooth software 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 Open the Control Panel by clicking Start gt Control Panel Double click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and
218. o Lenovo Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada US amp Canada Only 198 User Guide Battery recycling information for the European Union EU Notice This mark applies only to countries within the European 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 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 hazar
219. o does not have the supervisor password By default this setting is disabled If you set the supervisor password and enable this function no one but you can change any items in the BIOS Setup Utility If you select Set Minimum Length you can 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 If you select and enable BIOS password at unattended boot a password prompt is displayed when the computer is turned on from either a power off state or hibernation 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 Startup menu You may need to change the startup sequence of your computer For example if you have different operating systems on different devices you can have the system start up from either of them Attention 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 140 User Guide Changing the startup sequence Selecting the Startup to display the following submenu e Boot e Network e Boot Mode e Option Keys Display e Boot Device List
220. o dry apply lotion to them Battery and power This section tells what to do if you have a battery and power problem Battery problems Problem The battery pack cannot be fully charged by the power off method in the standard charge time for your computer Solution The battery pack might be over discharged Do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Make sure that the over discharged battery pack is in the computer 3 Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and let it charge If the optional Quick Charger is available use it to charge the over discharged battery pack 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 Problem The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is short Solution Discharge and recharge the battery pack If your battery s 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 178 User Guide Problem The battery pack cannot be charged Solution You cannot charge the battery when it is too hot If the battery feels
221. o not press this switch while using the headset If you press it the headset microphone will be disabled and the internal microphone will be enabled instead 6 User Guide Bottom view Figure 4 ThinkPad L420 and L520 bottom view Battery E Docking connector some models El Hard disk drive or solid state drive EJ Memory upgrade slotd PC Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN card or E8 SIM card slot mSATA solid state drive Some models d El Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power adapter is unavailable By installing an extended life battery available as an option you can extend the operating time of the computer You can also use Power Manager to adjust your power setting as needed For details refer to the instructions in Power Manager on page 19 H Docking connector some models Depending on models your computer may equipped with a docking connector The docking connector can extend the computer capabilities when you are in your office or home with a ThinkPad port replicator or a ThinkPad docking station Note If your computer has a docking connector it supports ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 E Hard disk drive or solid state drive Your computer may have a large capacity customer upgradable hard disk drive that can meet a variety of storage demands To keep the data on your drive safe Active Protection System is
222. o test e Diagnostics Full test Testing other devices during POST e Quick Minimum test or no test e Diagnostics Can perform necessary testing for critical devices Option Keys Display e Enabled If you select Disabled the To interrupt normal e Disabled startup press the blue button message is not i displayed during POST Boot Device List F12 Option e Enabled If you select Enabled the F12 key is recognized e Disabled and the Boot Menu is displayed Updating your system BIOS The basic input output system BIOS is a part of the system programs that make up the basic layer of software built into your computer BIOS translates the instructions from other software layers Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory You can update BIOS and the Configuration Setup Utility 148 User Guide Program by starting your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update tool application running on the Windows environment In some instances when you add software hardware or a device driver you may be informed that you need to update your BIOS in order for the new addition to work properly To update your system BIOS visit below Web site and follow the instructions on the screen http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix Using system management T
223. o the Ethernet connector You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector Ej eSATA USB combo connector left The Universal Serial Bus USB connectors are used for connecting USB interface compatible devices such as a printer or digital camera Note Your computer is compatible with USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 You can also connect an external SATA device such as an external hard disk drive to this connector Note To avoid damaging the connector be careful when you attach a cable from the external SATA device to the connector H DisplayPort connector Your computer may have a DisplayPort connector the latest digital display interface for connection to various external devices The DisplayPort connector supports adapters that can plug into DVI or VGA port B 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot Your computer has a 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot For details refer to the instructions in Using the media card reader on page 57 Combo audio jack Your computer has a 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 The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone For more information about the audio devices supported by the combo audio jack of your computer see Using audio features on page 56 Note If you are using a headset with a function switch for example a headset for an iPhone mobile digital device d
224. ocation in the search and type C SWTOOLS Drivers MSBTooth or specify the location in which you placed the extracted INF file Then click Next 3 Click Finish Installing ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software in Windows XP If you are using the Microsoft Bluetooth software and want to use ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software instead replace the Microsoft Bluetooth software with ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software as follows 1 Press Fn F5 to turn the Bluetooth power on 2 Click Start gt Run 3 Type C SWTOOLS Drivers TPBTooth Setup exe or specify the full path to the setup exe file you have downloaded from http www lenovo com think support then click OK 4 Click Next 5 Select accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next 6 Click Next to select the default destination folder If you need to change the destination folder click Change select or enter the name of the destination folder in the Change current destination folder window and click OK 7 Click Install to begin installation 8 Click OK to accept the driver signature 9 Click Finish 10 Restart the computer if necessary If you did not turn the Bluetooth power on before installing ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software that is if you skipped step 1 replace the Bluetooth driver as follows 1 Click Start gt Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance then click System
225. of the port replicator do not work Solution Make sure that The ac power adapter is connected to the port replicator The computer is securely attached to the port replicator 184 User Guide The port replicator attached to your computer is a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 185 186 User Guide Chapter 11 Getting support There is more to owning a ThinkPad Notebook than having a powerful portable computer This chapter offers information about when to communicate with Lenovo and how best to do it e Before you contact Lenovo on page 187 e Getting help and service on page 188 e Purchasing additional services on page 189 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 go to http www lenovo com register Registering your computer enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades For more information about registering your computer refer to Register your computer on page 23 Download system updates Downloading updated software might resolve problems you experience with your computer To download updated software visit
226. olume control by using the volume icon in the task bar at the lower right of the screen To open the Volume Control window click the volume icon To control the volume move the volume control slider up or down To turn off the sound select Mute speakers in Windows Vista and Windows XP Mute e The names of windows or fields are slightly different depending on the operating system you use e For details about controlling volume refer to your Windows online help Setting the microphone mute button in Windows 7 and Windows Vista When you press the microphone mute button all of the recording devices are set on mute or unmute this is the default setting 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 VoIP 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 Windows key and Application key The following two keys are on your computer keyboard Windows key If you press this key the Start menu of Windows is displayed or hidden If you press this key and another key at the same time the System Properties window or the Computer in Windows XP My Computer window is displayed For details refer to the Help in Windows
227. on the amount of 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 xii 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 ins
228. on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings During the restore process you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted 82 User Guide To use Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer When the Startup Device Menu opens release the F12 key 2 Insert the boot disc into the optical drive 3 Select the optical drive with the boot disc as the startup device and press Enter After a short delay the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens 4 On the Rescue and Recovery menu click Restore your system 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted 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 In a protected area of your hard disk drive e On an attached external USB hard disk drive e Ona network drive e On recordable discs a recordable optical 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
229. ons and device drivers on page 86 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 support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a program called BIOS Setup Utility that enables you to select various setup parameters To start BIOS Setup Utility do as follows 1 To protect yourself against accidental loss of data back up your computer registry See Performing backup and recovery operations on page 83 2 If the diskette drive is connected to the computer remove any diskette from the diskette drive and then turn off the computer 3 Turn on the computer When the logo screen is displayed press the F1 key The BIOS Setup Utility opens A window such as the following appears BIOS Setup Utility gt Config Date Time gt Security gt Startup gt Restart BIOS Version 0 02 8GETO2W1 BIOS Date Year Month Day 2010 08 21 Embedded Controller Version 0 01 Machine Type Model 0591XXX System unit serial number LRKELLR System board serial number 300096 Asset Tag information No Asset Informat on CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU 0 CPU Speed 2500MHz Installed memory 1896MB UUID 56d52801 4ae4 1 1cb 85f0 e5b00ba9023e MAC Address Internal LAN 60 EB 69
230. ook 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 its components for damage or wear or signs of danger If you have any question about the condition of a component
231. or connecting USB interface compatible devices such as a printer or digital camera Note Your computer is compatible with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 H Wireless radio switch You can use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the wireless devices on your computer Left side view oe yp HHO os Figure 3 ThinkPad L420 and L520 left side view Fan louvers left EH Monitor connector EI Ethernet connector E eSATA USB combo connector left H DisplayPort connector EB 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot Combo audio jack Fa Fan louvers left 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 E Monitor connector You can attach an external monitor or a projector to your computer to display computer information For details refer to the instructions in Attaching an external monitor on page 49 Chapter 1 Product Overview 5 E Ethernet connector Connect your computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector Two indicators to the lower left and the lower right of the connector show the status of the network connection When your computer connects to a LAN and a session with the network is available the lower left indicator is solid green While data is being transmitted the lower right indicator blinks yellow bancer To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not connect the telephone cable t
232. ort for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 See Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 on page 137 4 Install device drivers See Installing other device drivers on page 137 Installing Registry Patch for Windows 7 Install the following Registry Patch e Registry Patch for enabling WOL on Energy Star V4 from S3 To install the Registry Patch refer to the following web site http www lenovo com support 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 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 computer 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 Inst
233. page 110 or Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection on page 111 12 User Guide Certificate of Authenticity label The Microsoft 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 Certificate of Authenticity label Features This section provides information about the computer features Processor e See the system properties of your computer You can do this as follows Click Start right click Computer in Windows XP My Computer then from the pull down menu select Properties Memory e Double data rate three DDR3 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device e 2 5 inch 7 mm height or 9 5 mm height hard disk drive some models e 2 5 inch 7 mm height solid state drive Some models e mSATA solid state drive some models Display The color display uses TFT technology e Size 14 0 inch 355 mm model Resolution LCD Up to 1366 by 768 External monitor Up to 2048 by 1536 e Size 15 6 inch 396 mm model Resolution LCD Up to 1366 by 768 or 1600 by 900 depending on the model External moni
234. 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview 15 ThinkVantage Technologies and software Lenovo preinstalls on your PC useful and helpful software applications to help you get started to stay productive while on the move and to keep you and your computer working Lenovo offers enhanced security wireless computing data migration and other solutions for your computer Following sections provide information about ThinkVantage technology and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo Note To learn more about ThinkVantage technologies and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo go to http www lenovo com support Accessing applications in Windows 7 If you are using the Windows 7 operating system you can access applications by following one of the methods below e You can get the applications from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Then depending on the application you want to access double click the corresponding icon 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 applic
235. plugged in e For anew battery or a battery that you have not used recently do one of the following 1 Recharge the battery completely before using it The battery is fully charged when the ac power adapter is plugged in and the battery indicator is green 2 Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted until the battery status indicator starts blinking orange e Always use power management features such as power modes screen blank sleep standby 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 To start the utility program do as follows e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Power Manager For more information about the Power Manager program refer to the on line help of the program 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 Chapter 2 Using your computer 37 Introducing the power saving modes Screen blank The computer display requires considerable battery power To turn off power to the display do as follows 1 Press Fn F3 A panel for selecting a power plan in Windows XP power scheme appears 2 Select Power off display
236. puter for reference later If your computer is completely unresponsive you cannot use the UltraNav pointing device or the keyboard do the following steps 1 Push and hold the power switch until the machine turns off After the computer is turned off restart by pressing the power switch If the machine does not turn on continue to step 2 Note Do not remove the battery and ac power to reset the computer 2 While the machine is turned off remove all power sources from the computer battery and ac power Hold down the power button for 10 seconds Plug in the ac power while keeping the battery out of the computer If the computer does not turn back on continue to step 3 Note Once the computer starts up and enters Windows use the proper shutdown procedure to turn the computer off Once the machine 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 machine is off remove all sources of power from the machine battery and ac power Remove all external devices that are attached to your computer keyboard mouse printer scanner etc Repeat step 2 If step 2 is unsuccessful continue to step 4 Note The following steps involve removing static sensitive components from your computer
237. r They have the following functions Fn down arrow key Play or Pause Fn up arrow key Stop Fn right arrow key Next Track Fn left arrow key Previous Track Chapter 2 Using your computer 29 Volume and mute buttons You can adjust the sound level of the built in speakers by using the following three buttons Microphone mute button EI Volume up button EJ Volume down button Eg Speaker mute button 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 Volume up or Volume down button Setting the volume Each device has volume controls which you can set To open the window for adjusting the output volume or the recording volume do the following For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound The Sound window appears 2 Click the Playback tab or 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 For Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds Speech and Audio Devices gt Sounds and Audio Device The Sounds and Audio Device Properties window appears 2 Click the Audio tab and then click the Volume button in Sound Playback or Sound Recording Notes 30 User Guide e You can also get access to the desktop v
238. r 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 For more information refer to Access Connections on page 17 Ethernet connections You can connect to your network or a broadband connection such as DSL or CATV by use of the Ethernet feature built into your computer This feature enables you to do 1Gbps half or full duplex data transmission To connect to a network via Ethernet you can use Access Connections 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 40 User Guide 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
239. r viewing a business presentation Close the application before changing the display output location or change the display mode before you open an MPEG file to play If you are attaching an external monitor that supports only VGA mode 640x480 resolution do not view output on both the computer display and the external monitor Doing so would cause the external monitor screen to be scrambled and the output not to be displayed in addition it could cause damage to the screen Use the external monitor only If the external TFT monitor you connect has an analog interface flickers or ripples may appear on some displays such as the shutdown screen of Windows This is caused by the external TFT monitor and cannot be fixed by adjusting the external TFT monitor or the computer side settings Setting the monitor types To set your monitor type do as follows For Windows 7 1 2 3 NO a 50 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor 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 Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK
240. rase function use the BIOS Setup Utility as follows Note Before enabling or disabling the function remove the power on all hard disk and supervisor passwords If any password is set you cannot enable or disable the function Refer to the procedures in Power on password on page 70 Hard disk passwords on page 71 and Supervisor password on page 73 1 Turn your computer off and then turn it on again When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The BIOS Setup Utility window opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu Select Password Select Using Passphrase Select Disabled A notice is displayed saying that the changes have been saved Select Continue Press F10 to exit oO AN DOA FW DY In the Setup Confirmation window click Yes Enabling the Passphrase function To enable the Passphrase function use the BIOS Setup Utility as follows Note Before enabling or disabling the function remove the power on all hard disk and supervisor passwords If any password is set you cannot enable or disable the function Refer to the procedures in Power on password on page 70 Hard disk passwords on page 71 and Supervisor password on page 73 1 Turn your computer off and then turn it on again 2 When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The BIOS Setup Utility window opens 3 Select Security using the cursor directional keys to move down th
241. rating systems e Playback of MP3 files through the Windows Media Player or a software MP3 player e Recording from various sound sources such as a headset attached either to the combo audio jack of your computer or to the microphone jack of the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 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 sound Effect Manager as follows For Windows 7 and Windows Vista Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Realtek HD sound Effect Manager The Realtek HD sound Effect Manager window opens For Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel Switch to Classic View and click Realtek HD sound Effect Manager The Realtek HD sound Effect Manager window opens
242. rd Now on your computer You cannot write to the disc with only a Windows operating system because the operating system does not have the function to enable writing to the disc Problem The computer cannot play a CD or the sound quality is not good Solution Be sure 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 Problem Other problems in Windows XP Solution For information on the application for running a DVD ROM refer to the InterVideo WinDVD Help Guidelines To open the guidelines click Start and move the pointer to All Programs and InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD You can click the on the InterVideo WinDVD window Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 183 Software problems Problem An application does not run correctly Solution Make sure 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 The application is designed to operate with your operating system Other applications run correctly on your computer The necessary device drivers are installed The application works when it is run on some
243. rease the risk of a battery short circuit which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium lon batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state X User Guide Rechargeable battery notice Manor 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 Lithium coin cell battery notice bancer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacin
244. ring vision and mobility limitations get the most out of their computer experience 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 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 system To use the Accessibility Options program do as follows For Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Ease of Access 3 Click Ease of Access Center For Windows XP 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Accessibility Options This help system supports the accessibility features provided by your Windows operating system screen readers designed to operate in the Windows environment and
245. rmation Manager items sent from Windows 7 and Windows Vista cannot be received correctly into the address book of any other Bluetooth enabled device Solution Windows 7 and Windows Vista 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 Windows 7 and Windows Vista might be saved as a file with the extension contact a A WwW N For Windows XP Notes If you are using the Microsoft standard Bluetooth features and you want to access information about how to use the Bluetooth function do the following 1 Press Fn F5 to turn on Bluetooth Click Start gt Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Bluetooth Devices Click the Options tab Click Learn more about Bluetooth Settings on hr Ww DY Note If you are using the ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software refer to the following instructions Note Check your connection anytime and make sure 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 You search for a Bluetooth enabled device by clicking View devices in range in My Bluetooth Places but you cannot find anything Solution Make sure that the device to which you want to connect is enabled for the Bluetooth connection After
246. ror message 0176 or 0192 4 If the Security Chip is inactive or disabled Clear Security Chip will not be displayed 5 When you clear the Security chip be sure to turn your computer off and then turn it on again after you set the Security chip to Active Otherwise the choice of Clear Security Chip is not displayed To set an item in the Security Chip submenu e Print these instructions To set the Security Chip you must turn your computer off and then on again e Save all open files and exit all applications e Turn your computer off and then turn it on again e When the logo screen is displayed press F1 The BIOS Setup Utility window opens e Using the cursor keys move to Security and press Enter The Security menu opens e Using the cursor keys move to Security Chip and press Enter The Security Chip submenu opens e Using the cursor keys move to an item you want to set When the item you want is highlighted press Enter e Set the items you want to set e Press F10 to exit e Click Yes in the Setup Confirmation window To set the Security Chip you have to open the Client Security Solution See Client Security Solution on page 75 Note If Client Security Solution is not preinstalled in your computer you can download the latest version of Client Security Solution from the Lenovo Web site To download Client Security Solution go to www lenovo com support Then follow the instructions on the screen Using a fin
247. rovide functions similar to those of a mouse and its buttons UltraConnect wireless antennas The built in antennas for the wireless communication are located at the top left and top right portions of your computer display E Integrated camera some models Some models have an integrated camera By using this camera you can take pictures or hold a video conference EZ Built in microphone The built in microphone captures sound and voice when used with an application program capable of handling audio ThinkVantage button You can use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery workspace which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from it System status indicators Your computer has a hard disk drive access indicator and a CapsLock indicator If your computer is shipped with a wireless LAN feature a wireless WiMAX feature a wireless WAN feature and a Bluetooth it also has a Wireless LAN WAN WiMAX status indicator and a Bluetooth status indicator Fingerprint reader some models For details refer to the instructions in Using a fingerprint reader on page 76 Power status indicators The power status indicators show whether the computer is in sleep standby hibernation or normal mode and show the charge level of the battery Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 Bluetooth antenna some models If your computer comes with the Int
248. rsuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources the collecting and recycling of home used computers and monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1 2003 This service is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details visit the Lenovo Web site at www ibm com jp pc service recycle personal Copyright Lenovo 2012 197 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 a disused battery
249. rvisor 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 If both a supervisor password and a power on password are set you can do the following only if you have the supervisor password Changing the boot sequence 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 BIOS Setting feature Enabling or disabling the BIOS password at unattended boot 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 Enabling or disabling the Flash BIOS Updating by End Users feature Enabling or disabling the Internal Network device Chapter 4 Security 73 Enabling or disabling the Internal Wireless device Enabling or disabling the Internal Bluetooth device Enabling or disabling the Internal Wireless WAN device Enabling or disabling the Security mode Enabling or disabling the Reader priority Erasing the fingerprint data Notes e The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad Notebooks to make administration easier e By enabling the
250. s Solution Reestablish a connection with the Bluetooth enabled computer and try the serial connection again e Problem Bluetooth serial port was disconnected automatically Solution When any serial based connection is established an inactivity timer starts If no application opens the port the connection is ended automatically This is a normal characteristic of the serial based connection and is not a defect If you need the Bluetooth serial port just reconnect it e Problem PIM Synchronization failed with an error message The Synchronization with xxx Bluetooth device name failed PIM Personal Information Manager Interface failed Solution Start a mail application and set up your e mail account OR modify the Bluetooth configuration so as not to synchronize e mail items as follows 1 Double click My Bluetooth Places 2 Click Bluetooth and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard 166 User Guide 3 Select want to configure the Bluetooth services that this computer will provide to remote devices and click Next 4 Select PIM Synchronization and click Configure 5 Select Do Not Synchronize in the e mail synchronization selection and click OK 6 Click Finish to close the Bluetooth Service Selection window e Problem ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software does not function Solution Do the following 1 Turn on Bluetooth by pressing Fn F5 Click Start gt Control Panel Click the Performance and Mai
251. s computers spread into every corner of life they process 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 make sure 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 78 User Guide 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 prev
252. s up Click Manage Settings to open the Mouse properties window Click the UltraNav tab Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray Click OK or Apply 0O A WwW DM Chapter 2 Using your computer 35 6 If your computer is a Windows 7 model click Show hidden icons in the task bar The UltraNav icon is displayed To add it to the task bar permanently click Customize and proceed to customize the settings You can now change the properties of UltraNav by clicking the UltraNav icon on the system tray Power 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 Do more save more and spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries Mobility has revolutionized business by allowing you to take your work where ever 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
253. s while the computer power is on 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 Batteries 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
254. s window Click OK e Problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Solution Make sure that the monitor information is correct Refer to the Solution for setting a higher resolution on the external monitor Make sure that the appropriate monitor type is selected Refer to the Solution for setting a higher resolution on the external monitor Make sure that an appropriate refresh rate is selected by doing the following For Windows 7 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 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting computer problems 173 T Select the correct screen refresh rate For Windows Vista 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 o ON DOO Ff Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Note After pressing Fn F7 you will need to wait for a moment before the image appears Right click on the desktop and click Personalize
255. sage appears and the computer immediately turns off 180 User Guide Solution The battery power is getting low Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet or replace the battery with a charged one Problem The computer display remains blank after you press Fn to return from sleep standby mode Solution Check whether an external monitor was disconnected or turned off while the computer was in sleep standby mode If you disconnected or turned off the external monitor connect it or turn it on before resuming the computer from the sleep standby mode When resuming the computer from the sleep standby 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 Note If you are using Fn F7 to apply a presentation scheme you will need to press Fn F7 at least three times in three seconds to bring up the computer display Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model it does not support the presentation scheme Problem The computer does not return from sleep standby mode or the sleep standby indicator stays on and the computer does not work Solution If the system does not return from sleep standby mode it may have entered sleep standby or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the sleep standby indicator If the sleep standby indicator is on your computer is in s
256. scheme e Fn F7 Apply a presentation scheme directly without starting Presentation Director To disable this function and use the Fn F7 key combination for switching a display output location start Presentation Director and change the settings Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Presentation Director For information on applying a presentation scheme refer to Presentation Director on page 20 Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model it does not support presentation schemes however the Fn F7 key combination may still be used to switch display output location Switching a display output location e Fn F7 For Windows 7 Switch between the computer display and an external monitor Windows will show these display options Computer display only LCD Computer display and external monitor same image Computer display and external monitor extended desktop function External monitor only Note To switch between the computer display and an external monitor the Win P key combination is also available For Windows Vista and Windows XP Switch between the computer display and an external monitor If an external monitor is attached computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns External monitor CRT display Computer display and external monitor LCD CRT display Computer display Notes This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the comput
257. securely and completely plugged into receptacles viii User Guide Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the AC input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the AC input 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 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 Plugs and outlets nanoen 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 with a three pronged plug This plug fits o
258. sk password For details refer to the instructions in Using Passphrase on page 68 ml If this icon appears enter Supervisor password Copyright Lenovo 2012 67 Click on the items below to find out more about passwords and how to use them to protect your computer Passwords and sleep standby mode on page 68 Using Passphrase on page 68 Power on password on page 70 Hard disk security on page 75 Supervisor password on page 73 Passwords and sleep standby mode If you have set passwords and you put your computer into sleep standby mode by pressing Fn F4 the procedure for resuming operation is as follows e You are not prompted to type the password when resuming operation e If any hard disk or the solid state drive has a hard disk password it is unlocked automatically when you resume operation Using Passphrase When the Passphrase function is enabled you can set a power on password hard disk passwords and a supervisor password each containing up to 64 characters Enabling the Passphrase function improves the protection of the hard disk password and thus improves the security of your computer The Passphrase function is enabled by default For more information about using the Passphrase function see the following sections Tips on using the Passphrase function If the Passphrase function is enabled on your computer and you set the hard disk password and then remove the hard disk
259. ssing refer to the instructions in Installing Windows XP on page 133 Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled If you select Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine e Disabled Monitor can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology Security menu items Table 5 Security menu items Funto Testen Te U U U yO Password Refer to Security menu on page 139 and Using passwords on page 67 Security Chip Security Chip Active If you select Active Security Chip is functional If you select Inactive Security Chip is visible but is not functional If you select Disabled Security Chip Disabled is hidden and is not functional Inactive Security Reporting Options Enabled Enable or disable the following Security Reporting Disabled Options BIOS ROM String BIOS text string ESCD Extended system configuration data CMOS CMOS data NVRAM Security data stored in the Asset ID SMBIOS SMBIOS data Note Only if you select Active for Security Chip this item appears Clear Security Chip Clear the encryption key Note Only if you select Active for Security Chip this item appears BIOS Update Option Flash BIOS Updating by e Enabled If you select Enabled all users can update the End Users e Disabled Flash BIOS If you select Disabled only the person who knows supervisor password can update the Flash BIOS Memory Protec
260. ssing Fn F7 This allows you to switch between viewing output on the external display the computer display and both displays Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor right click on the desktop then select Screen resolution Click the Detect button For Windows Vista Chapter 2 Using your computer 49 Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor If this is the first time the external monitor has been connected the New Display Detected dialog box opens Select one of the following and then click OK Duplicate my desktop on all displays mirrored Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended Show my desktop on the external monitor only Note If your computer cannot detect the external monitor the New Display Detected dialog box does not open For details refer to the Windows online help For Windows XP 1 2 3 4 Turn off the computer Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor and the computer Change the display output location by pressing Fn F7 This allows you to switch between viewing output on the external display the computer display and both displays Notes Do not change the display output location while a moving picture is being drawn for example while playing a movie or a game o
261. stem board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service 12 Press F10 to exit In the Setup Confirmation window click Yes The next time you open the BIOS Setup Utility program you will be prompted to type your password to proceed Changing or removing the supervisor password To change or remove the supervisor password follow steps 1 through 7 above in Setting a supervisor password Note When you press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility the system will require the supervisor password Type the supervisor password and press enter then the BIOS Setup Utility window opens 74 User Guide To change the password do the following 1 In the Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password 2 In the Enter New Password field type the new supervisor password then retype it to verify To remove the password do the following 1 In the Enter Current Password field type the current supervisor password 2 Leave the Enter New Password field blank and then press Enter 3 Press Enter again Hard disk security Your computer supports an enhanced security solution for the solid state drive or the hard disk drive To protect passwords from unauthorized security attacks several of the latest technologies and algorithms are integrated into BIOS and hardware design of ThinkPad Notebooks To maximize security do the following 1 Set Using Passphrase to Enabled See Using
262. sword field Notes e lf the Passphrase function is enabled you can choose your hard disk password which can consist of 1 to 64 characters in any combination If the Passphrase function is disabled you can choose a hard Chapter 4 Security 71 disk password which can be from one to twelve alphanumeric characters in any combination For details refer to Using Passphrase on page 68 e You can set the minimum length of a hard disk password in the BIOS Setup Utility menu For details refer to Security menu on page 139 e lf 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 11 Press Enter once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it Go to step 18 to complete the procedure 12 If you select User Master a message window opens and prompts you to set up a user hard disk password first Click Continue 13 A new hard disk user password window opens Type your new password in the Enter New Password field 14 Press Enter once to move to the next line Retype the password you just entered to verify it 15 A message window opens and prompts you to set the master hard disk password Click Continue
263. systems you can create recovery media using only discs so this operation is also called creating Product Recovery discs To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools gt Factory Recovery Disks Then follow the instructions on the screen To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Create Product Recovery Media Then follow the instructions on the screen To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Create Recovery Media Then follow the instructions on the screen Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems On the Windows 7 operating system and the Windows Vista operating system 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 on the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating system do the following 1 Depending on the type of your
264. t Presentation Director has some predefined presentation schemes You can apply them to your presentation with no need to set up a new scheme To apply a presentation scheme you can also use the Fn F7 key combination To open Presentation Director click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Presentation Director Note If your computer is a Windows 7 model Presentation Director is not supported because the Windows 7 operating system handles the external displays instead 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 e For Windows 7 See Accessing applications in Windows 7 on page 16 e For Windows Vista and Windows XP Click Start gt All Programs gt ThinkVantage gt Rescue and Recovery 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 To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way do any of the following e Click the SimpleTap icon on the desktop e Double tap on the touch pad using two fingers Note The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with
265. t the action Note If your computer enters sleep standby or hibernation mode when the battery is low but the alarm message has not yet appeared the message will appear when the computer resumes To resume normal operation press OK Handling the battery since 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 nee 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 too 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 ee 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
266. t of the Smart card reader Remove the card from your computer and store it safely for future use Chapter 2 Using your computer 59 4 Press the Smart card reader to eject it from your computer 5 Store the Smart card and the Smart card reader safely for future use Note If you do not remove the card from your computer after you stop the card the card can no longer be accessed To access the card you must remove it first then insert it again 60 User Guide Chapter 3 You and your computer This chapter provides you information about accessibility and traveling with your computer This chapter contains the following topics e Accessibility and comfort on page 61 e Traveling with your computer on page 64 Accessibility and comfort Because your computer enables you to work in so many places it is important that you remain attentive to good posture good lighting and proper seating By keeping these considerations in mind you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort 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 may 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
267. t 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 via Web download connection charges may apply or via 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 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 online help that comes with the operating system or application program ThinkPad Notebooks come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems See Diagnosing problems on page 157 for instructions on using the diagnostic programs The Troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device driv
268. tal on ThinkPad DisplayPort Digital 1 on dock Digital 2 on dock Timer Wake with Battery e Enabled Operation e Disabled Intel SpeedStep technology e Enabled Intel SpeedStep mounted e Disabled models only 144 User Guide If you select Independent NumLock on your computer can be disabled independently regardless of the NumLock state of the external keyboard If NumLock on the computer is enabled NumLock on the external keyboard will also be enabled If you select Synchronized NumLock on your computer and NumLock on the external keyboard are synchronized If you select Auto NumLock is enabled when full size keyboard is attached If you select On NumLock is always enabled If you select Off NumLock is always disabled Note Power On Numlock will be displayed when Synchronized is selected at the ThinkPad NumLock Select the display device that is to be active at boot time This selection is effective for boot time password prompt and BIOS setup Digital on Thinkpad is the DisplayPort on your computer Digial 1 on dock and Digital 2 on dock are the DisplayPort or DVI on docking station If you disable this function the computer ignores any scheduled wakeup if the computer is not connected to an AC power source If you enable this function the computer may wake up while it is being carried and its hard disk drive may be damaged Such damage may
269. ter If you receive an error message before the operating system loads check the following item e Follow the appropriate corrective actions for Power on self test Refer to Error messages and beep errors on page 159 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 Visit the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com think support and search for the error message 2 Visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base homepage at http support microsoft com and search for the error message Sleep standby and hibernation problems e Problem The computer enters sleep standby mode unexpectedly Solution If the processor overheats the computer automatically enter sleep standby mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components Check the settings for sleep standby mode using Power Manager e Problem The computer enters sleep standby mode the sleep standby indicator turns on immediately after Power on self test Solution Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range Refer to Features on page 13 Specifications on page 14 and Operating environment on page 15 If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced e Problem The critical low battery error mes
270. ter is on It is not illuminated in sleep standby 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 make sure 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 Remove the computer from a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 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 Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery Refer to Replacing the battery on page 89 Remove the memory SO DIMM Refer to Replacing the memory on page 91 oao oo Remove the PCI Express Mini Card Refer to Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection on page 110 and Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection on page 111 f Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive on page 103 g Remove the hard disk drive and solid state drive Refer to Replacing the hard disk drive on page 93 and Replacing the solid state drive on page 97 h Wait for 30 seconds and t
271. tes 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 document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Copyright Lenovo 2012 201 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 ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint UltraNav UltraConnect AMD ATI ATI Catalyst and Catalyst are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Wake on LAN is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States other countries or both Intel and Intel SoeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Bing Microsoft Windows Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies BlackBerry RIM Research In Motion SureType and re
272. the AMD display adapter 1 Right click on the desktop and select AMD Catalyst Control Center from the pop up menu The ATI Catalyst Control Center window opens 2 Click Graphics gt Desktop and Displays gt Desktop Management gt Creating and Arranging Desktops The Creating and Arranging Desktops window will open 3 Select Disable LCD Duplicate or Extend If you select Disable LCD the computer output appears on the DVI monitor only If you select Duplicate or Extend the computer output appears both on the computer display and on the DVI monitor 4 Click Yes to apply the setting 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 that the monitor is connected If the option for enabling the DVI monitor in the Display Properties window does not appear try closing the window and opening it again If the option still does not appear make sure that the connector of the monitor is attached firmly and repeat the procedure for attaching the monitor Using the DisplayPort connector Your computer has a DisplayPort connector the latest digital display interface for connection to various external devices such as CRT monitors projectors or even HDTV This compact connector enables a plug and play setup and supports adaptors that can plug into DVI or VGA port Setting up a presentation Note
273. the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 is locked you cannot attach or remove your computer EJ The docking indicator lights when your computer is docked Ef The eject button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 when pressed H The sliding adjuster is a guide used to align the docking connector on your computer as you attach the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 i The docking connector is where you attach your computer The system lock key is for locking the eject button EJ The microphone jack a jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter is for connecting an external microphone EZ The headphone jack a jack 1 8 inch 3 5 mm in diameter is for connecting an external stereo headphone Chapter 7 Enhancing your computer 121 Rear view ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 HH E 4 The power jack is for connecting the ac power adapter EI The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 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 Note If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 and use an Ethernet connector use the Ethernet connector on the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 not the one on the computer EI The Universal Serial Bus connectors are for connecting USB 1 1 an
274. thorized The system will continue to boot but may not charge unauthorized batteries Attention Lenovo has no responsibility for Copyright Lenovo 2012 89 the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use Read the following prerequisites before you replace the battery Prerequisites for the procedure nanoen 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 overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell Replacing the battery To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the computer display 3 Disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 4 Hold the battery release latch to the unlock position f and remove the battery in the direction of J gt 90 User Guide 5 Insert a fully charged battery until it clicks into place J as shown in the drawing and then slide the battery latch to the locked position Ej
275. tion 146 User Guide Table 5 Security menu items continued Execution Prevention Enabled Disabled Some computer viruses and worms cause memory buffers to overflow by running code where only data is allowed If the Data Execution Prevention feature can be used with your operating system then by selecting Enabled you can protect your computer against attacks by such viruses and worms If after choosing Enabled you find that an application program does not run correctly select Disabled and reset the setting VO Port Access Ethernet LAN Fingerprint Reader Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled If you select Enabled you can use the Ethernet LAN device Note If your computer supports Intel AMT and Intel AMT s function is enabled you cannot change the Ethernet LAN setting to Disable 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 can use the Bluetooth device If you select Enabled you can use the USB port If you select Enabled you can use the ExpressCard Slot If you select Enabl
276. to memory A Setup Notice window is displayed Note You might want to note your power on password in a safe place Otherwise if you forget it you have to take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative to have the password canceled 11 Press F10 to exit 12 Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window 70 User Guide Changing or removing the power on password To change or remove the power on password follow the steps 1 through 7 above in Setting a power on password on page 70 Note When you press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility the system will require the power on password Type your power on password and press enter then the BIOS Setup Utility window opens To change the power on password do the following 1 In the Enter Current Password field type the current power on password 2 When the Enter New Password field opens type a new password in the field and then retype it to verify To remove the power on password do as follows 1 In the Enter Current Password field type the current power on password 2 When the Enter New Password field opens 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 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
277. tor Up to 2048 by 1536 e Brightness control e Integrated camera on some models Chapter 1 Product Overview 13 Keyboard e 84 key 85 key or 89 key e UltraNav TrackPoint and touch pad e Fn key function e ThinkVantage button e Volume control buttons e Speaker mute button e Microphone mute button Interface e External monitor connector e DisplayPort connector e Combo audio jack e 2 Universal Serial Bus USB connectors e 1 eSATA Universal Serial Bus USB connector e 1 Always On USB connector e Ethernet connector e Docking connector on some models Card slot e 54 mm wide ExpressCard slot e Media card reader Optical drive e MultiBurner Drive DVD ROM Drive Wireless features e Integrated wireless LAN e Integrated Bluetooth on some models e Integrated wireless WAN on some models e Integrated WiMAX on some models Security features e Fingerprint reader on some models Specifications Size e 14 0 inch 355 mm model Width 344 mm 13 5 inch Depth 233 mm 9 2 inch Height 32 0 to 36 0 mm 1 26 inch to 1 41 inch e 15 6 inch 396 mm model 14 User Guide Width 380 mm 15 inch Depth 247 mm 9 7 inch Height 32 0 to 36 0 mm 1 26 inch to 1 41 inch Heat output e 65 W 222 Btu hr maximum or 90 W 307 Btu hr maximum depending on the model 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
278. tory Notice in the displayed search results 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 L420 and L520 machine type 5015 5016 5017 5019 7826 7827 7829 7853 7854 7856 7859 and 7860 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 the 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 Conn
279. ue 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 may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations and areas may 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 medical implants or body worn electronic medical devices e g 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 on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization e g airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card Wireless WAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth device 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 w
280. updating the driver click Close 172 User Guide 16 17 Set Resolution and Colors in the Display Settings window Click OK For Windows XP 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 NO f 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press Fn F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor Note After pressing Fn F7 you will need to wait for a moment before the image appears Right click on the desktop and click Properties to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Monitor tab Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct If it is click OK to close the window otherwise do as follows If more than one monitor type is displayed select Default Monitor Click Properties Click the Driver tab Click Update Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears Click No not this time and then click Next Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install and then click Next Clear the Show compatible hardware check box Select Manufacturers and Models for your monitor After updating the driver click OK to close the Properties window Set Colors and Screen area in the Display Propertie
281. ure to the cover of the drive e Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Before removing the solid state drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep standby mode or in hibernation mode Chapter 6 Replacing devices 97 Replacing the solid state drive To replace the 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 89 4 Loosen the screws and then remove the cover Attention Do not touch any exposed parts other than those referred to in this procedure Unnecessary contacts with the electric and electronic components might cause your computer to malfunction 5 Pull the solid state drive to the right 6 Remove the solid state drive by lifting its left side 98 User Guide 7 Turn the solid state drive over and remove the four screws that secure the bracket 8 Lift the drive out of the bracket 9 Place the new drive into the bracket as shown in the drawing Chapter 6 Replacing devices 99 10 Reinstall the screws to secure the bracket FA 11 Turn the solid state drive over again and place the solid state drive from
282. ver for Windows XP Vista x86 x64 To download it go to Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix To install the driver do as follows Chapter 8 Advanced configuration 135 In Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt The DOS prompt window appears Type setup exe at the DOS prompt The Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard for the Realtek Media Driver opens Click Next If the device driver is already installed click No Otherwise follow the instructions on the screen stalling ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 is usually in the default directory C SWTOOLS 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 2000 XP Vista 7 from the ThinkPad Web site at htt p www lenovo com support site wss document do sitestyle lenovo amp lndocid tpad matrix Note Before you install this file make sure that the correct video driver has been installed For Windows 7 oO AON DOA FW PY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 Driv
283. vices 109 7 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN WiMAX connection Before you start print these instructions Your computer has a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless LAN WiMAX To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one read the following prerequisites first Prerequisites for the procedure Dancer During electrical storms do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall bancer Electric current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid shock hazard disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot Note 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 Replacing the card To replace the card do as follows 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait for a few minutes till the inside of the computer cools before you start the following procedures Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 103 Remove the palm rest See
284. wer adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need to charge it in any of the following conditions 36 User Guide When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery has not been used for a long time Before you charge the battery make sure that its temperature is at least 10 C 50 F Charging the battery When you check battery status and find that the percentage of power remaining is low or when the power alarm alerts you that 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 charge in about three to six hours This is affected by the battery size and the physical environment The battery status indicator will let you know that the battery is charging and will also notify you when the battery is fully charged 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 or 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
285. y guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage For more information see the Safety and Warranty Guide came with your computer The latest Safety and Warranty Guide has been uploaded on the Web site http www lenovo com support 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 vii 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 sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source For more information on CRUs refer to the Replacing devices for this product If you have any questions or concerns contact the Customer Support Center Although there are no moving parts in your computer after th
286. y 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 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
287. y you about possible technical information and upgrades Be sure not to modify your computer e Only 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 as follows 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 2 Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge 154 User Guide oO ON DOO FB W 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 1 2 Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft dust free cloth 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 Make sure 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
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289. you start the following procedures 2 Remove the battery See Replacing the battery on page 89 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 drive Chapter 6 Replacing devices 103 To install a repaired drive or a new one do as follows 1 Insert the drive in the bay and then press it firmly to the connector 2 Reinstall the screw and tighten it 3 Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again Then reconnect the ac power adapter and the cables Replacing the SIM card Your computer may require a SIM Subscriber Identification Module card to establish a wireless WAN Wide Area Network connections Depending on the country of delivery the SIM card may be already installed in your computer or will be part of the shipping contents that came with your computer If you find the SIM cards included in the shipping contents a dummy card is installed in the SIM card slot Then proceed to the following instructions If you find the dummy card in the shipping contents the SIM card is already installed in the SIM card slot and no further installation is needed Note The SIM card is identified by the IC chip mounted on one side of the card Before you start print these instructions Replacing the card To repl

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