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... ac power adapter 29 Charging the battery 29 Maximizing the battery life 29 Managing the battery power 30 Power-saving modes 30 Handling the battery 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 Connecting to the network 32 Ethernet connections 33 Wireless connections 33 Using a projector or an external display . . . . . 36 Changing display settings 37 Connecting a projector or an external monitor 37 Using dual displays 38 Using audio features 39 Using the integrated camera 40 Using the optical drive 40 Using a flash media card 41 Inserting a flash media card 41 Removing a flash media card...
... ac power adapter 29 Charging the battery 29 Maximizing the battery life 29 Managing the battery power 30 Power-saving modes 30 Handling the battery 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 Connecting to the network 32 Ethernet connections 33 Wireless connections 33 Using a projector or an external display . . . . . 36 Changing display settings 37 Connecting a projector or an external monitor 37 Using dual displays 38 Using audio features 39 Using the integrated camera 40 Using the optical drive 40 Using a flash media card 41 Inserting a flash media card 41 Removing a flash media card...
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... drives and other drivers and software . . . . 94 ThinkPad Setup 94 Main menu 94 Config menu 95 Date/Time menu 99 Security menu 99 Startup menu 103 Restart menu 105 Updating your computer . . . . 110 Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems 113 Diagnosing problems 113 Troubleshooting 113 Computer stops responding 113 Spills on the keyboard 114 Error messages 114 Errors without messages 118 Beep errors 119 Memory module problems 119 ii User Guide Networking problems 119 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 121 Problems...
... drives and other drivers and software . . . . 94 ThinkPad Setup 94 Main menu 94 Config menu 95 Date/Time menu 99 Security menu 99 Startup menu 103 Restart menu 105 Updating your computer . . . . 110 Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems 113 Diagnosing problems 113 Troubleshooting 113 Computer stops responding 113 Spills on the keyboard 114 Error messages 114 Errors without messages 118 Beep errors 119 Memory module problems 119 ii User Guide Networking problems 119 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 121 Problems...
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... a replacement. Never overload an electrical outlet. Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to handle the electrical requirements of these parts, contact a service technician. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 ix Be sure that the power outlet you are rated to use with your computer, data, or attached devices. Power supply statement DANGER Never remove the cover on a power supply...
... a replacement. Never overload an electrical outlet. Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to handle the electrical requirements of these parts, contact a service technician. © Copyright Lenovo 2012 ix Be sure that the power outlet you are rated to use with your computer, data, or attached devices. Power supply statement DANGER Never remove the cover on a power supply...
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...Software Fingerprint Reader GPS Enabler GPS Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Connect 3G Mobile Broadband OneKey® Recovery Pro Enhanced Backup and Restore Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Screen Reader Optimizer Reading Optimization SimpleTap SimpleTap System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on the application you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click the application icon. Then, follow the instructions...
...Software Fingerprint Reader GPS Enabler GPS Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Connect 3G Mobile Broadband OneKey® Recovery Pro Enhanced Backup and Restore Password Manager Password Vault Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Screen Reader Optimizer Reading Optimization SimpleTap SimpleTap System Update Update and Drivers Note: Depending on the application you need to install the application manually. To install the application manually, double-click the application icon. Then, follow the instructions...
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... could damage the drive, such as : • Lenovo Solution Center • Power Manager • OneKey Recovery Pro • System Update Message Center Plus The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to configure settings for the integrated camera and audio devices. Communications Utility Use the ThinkVantage Communications Utility program to inform you can replace your computer security. This is because when the hard disk drive is not operating, the system stops...
... could damage the drive, such as : • Lenovo Solution Center • Power Manager • OneKey Recovery Pro • System Update Message Center Plus The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to configure settings for the integrated camera and audio devices. Communications Utility Use the ThinkVantage Communications Utility program to inform you can replace your computer security. This is because when the hard disk drive is not operating, the system stops...
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... your UltraNav pointing device settings by clicking Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ UltraNav. For information about using the Windows key with both basic and extended functions. You can use of the touch pad to display or hide the Start menu. Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings On the UltraNav tab of the Windows operating system. 2 Numeric keypad You can configure both the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad as the...
... your UltraNav pointing device settings by clicking Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ UltraNav. For information about using the Windows key with both basic and extended functions. You can use of the touch pad to display or hide the Start menu. Changing the UltraNav pointing device settings On the UltraNav tab of the Windows operating system. 2 Numeric keypad You can configure both the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad as the...
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... turn off . To enter hibernation, do the following : 1. Enabling the wakeup function If you can adjust your computer into hibernation mode, and the wakeup function is disabled (this mode, you put your power settings to memory, and then the solid state drive or the hard disk drive and the computer display are not using the wireless features, such as power modes, screen blank, sleep, and hibernation. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security. 30 User Guide...
... turn off . To enter hibernation, do the following : 1. Enabling the wakeup function If you can adjust your computer into hibernation mode, and the wakeup function is disabled (this mode, you put your power settings to memory, and then the solid state drive or the hard disk drive and the computer display are not using the wireless features, such as power modes, screen blank, sleep, and hibernation. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security. 30 User Guide...
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... external monitor. • If you are prompted for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of the high-resolution screen image your monitor. Click Properties. Change the setting to "Enabling the Extend desktop function" on both the computer display and an external monitor. Click Update Driver. 12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 14. Click Browse my computer for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password...
... external monitor. • If you are prompted for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of the high-resolution screen image your monitor. Click Properties. Change the setting to "Enabling the Extend desktop function" on both the computer display and an external monitor. Click Update Driver. 12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 14. Click Browse my computer for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password...
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... on the hard disk drive: • User hard disk password • 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 correct password to start using the cursor directional keys to move to verify it within the brackets in the Setup Notice window. When the Enter New Password field is displayed, type a supervisor password. Power-on password You can set a power-on password, the password prompt is displayed on the screen whenever you...
... on the hard disk drive: • User hard disk password • 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 correct password to start using the cursor directional keys to move to verify it within the brackets in the Setup Notice window. When the Enter New Password field is displayed, type a supervisor password. Power-on password You can set a power-on password, the password prompt is displayed on the screen whenever you...
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... Enter New Password field. In the Setup Notice window, select Yes. Setting a hard disk password 1. Turn your passwords or recover data from the hard disk drive. c. A window for typing the new user hard disk password opens, type your passwords and keep them in a safe place. Notes: - If you are prompted to move to verify it . Otherwise, if you then install the hard disk drive in a system. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be used only by using the cursor directional keys...
... Enter New Password field. In the Setup Notice window, select Yes. Setting a hard disk password 1. Turn your passwords or recover data from the hard disk drive. c. A window for typing the new user hard disk password opens, type your passwords and keep them in a safe place. Notes: - If you are prompted to move to verify it . Otherwise, if you then install the hard disk drive in a system. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be used only by using the cursor directional keys...
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... efficient use the integrated fingerprint reader, begin by enrolling your fingerprint as a hard disk password for parts and service. 10. To start the Lenovo Fingerprint software, refer to the procedures in Windows 7" on page 48. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password. The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup program, you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your computer. 2. Attention: You might have the system board replaced.
... efficient use the integrated fingerprint reader, begin by enrolling your fingerprint as a hard disk password for parts and service. 10. To start the Lenovo Fingerprint software, refer to the procedures in Windows 7" on page 48. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password. The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup program, you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your computer. 2. Attention: You might have the system board replaced.
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... then remove the cover 2 . 5. Replacing devices 81 Turn off the computer; If two memory modules are installing. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you are already in the memory slots, press out on the latches on page 63. 4. Wait three to five minutes to make room for future use. 6. Close the computer display, and turn it over. 3. Save the removed memory module for the new...
... then remove the cover 2 . 5. Replacing devices 81 Turn off the computer; If two memory modules are installing. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you are already in the memory slots, press out on the latches on page 63. 4. Wait three to five minutes to make room for future use. 6. Close the computer display, and turn it over. 3. Save the removed memory module for the new...
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... files, the device drivers, and application software you need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your solid state drive or hard disk drive: • The supplement files for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES directory. • The device drivers for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory. • The preloaded software applications are on the hard disk drive or solid state drive, you need to start Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) using the 64...
... files, the device drivers, and application software you need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your solid state drive or hard disk drive: • The supplement files for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES directory. • The device drivers for the operating system supported are in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS directory. • The preloaded software applications are on the hard disk drive or solid state drive, you need to start Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) using the 64...
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... of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is charged and that you further. 14. Back up , download the files to create a bootable self-test media from the drive until prompted to look for your machine at : http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 9. Profile your computer. You might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you can avoid common problems. The chapter...
... of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is charged and that you further. 14. Back up , download the files to create a bootable self-test media from the drive until prompted to look for your machine at : http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Update device drivers and UEFI BIOS when needed. 9. Profile your computer. You might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you can avoid common problems. The chapter...
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... hardware. You also can download and install updated device drivers from the Lenovo Web site by severity (critical updates, critical and recommended updates, or all updates) so the list you choose from that contain instructions for a component if you can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. Each hardware component on your computer and is an active Internet connection. Enter the product number of which updates to use it. You can start the program manually...
... hardware. You also can download and install updated device drivers from the Lenovo Web site by severity (critical updates, critical and recommended updates, or all updates) so the list you choose from that contain instructions for a component if you can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. Each hardware component on your computer and is an active Internet connection. Enter the product number of which updates to use it. You can start the program manually...
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...-create the hibernation file. • Message: Operating system not found. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer (refer to "Hard disk passwords" on page 47). Solution: The hard disk drive is not working . Restore the system configuration to Set Page Frame Base Address. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence using ThinkPad Setup. • Message: Fan error Solution: Cooling fan has failed. Chapter 9. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card...
...-create the hibernation file. • Message: Operating system not found. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer (refer to "Hard disk passwords" on page 47). Solution: The hard disk drive is not working . Restore the system configuration to Set Page Frame Base Address. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence using ThinkPad Setup. • Message: Fan error Solution: Cooling fan has failed. Chapter 9. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card...
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... hub. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The cable is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). Solution: - Make sure that the driver version supported by referring to the above solution for your LAN administrator for full duplex. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. Solution: Make sure that the switch is installed correctly. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager.
... hub. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - The cable is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper). Solution: - Make sure that the driver version supported by referring to the above solution for your LAN administrator for full duplex. The network cable must be corrupt or missing. Solution: Make sure that the switch is installed correctly. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager.
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... adapter information window. Turn on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. 124 User Guide Click Advanced Settings. 6. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monitor information window to the above problem. - Click Browse my computer for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 9. After updating the driver, click Close. 15. Click OK. • Problem: The screen is correct. Solution: Make sure that has been installed on your monitor...
... adapter information window. Turn on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. 124 User Guide Click Advanced Settings. 6. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monitor information window to the above problem. - Click Browse my computer for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 9. After updating the driver, click Close. 15. Click OK. • Problem: The screen is correct. Solution: Make sure that has been installed on your monitor...
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... of the reader is still short, use a new battery pack. • Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, or your battery operating time is dirty, stained, or wet. Solution: The battery pack might be fully charged in the computer. 3. Connect the ac power adapter to reset the protector; then turn on troubleshooting battery and power problems. Battery problems • Problem: The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the battery pack...
... of the reader is still short, use a new battery pack. • Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty, or your battery operating time is dirty, stained, or wet. Solution: The battery pack might be fully charged in the computer. 3. Connect the ac power adapter to reset the protector; then turn on troubleshooting battery and power problems. Battery problems • Problem: The battery pack cannot be fully charged in the battery pack...
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... drive" on page 63. 128 User Guide Close the computer display, and turn on connecting the ac power adapter, see Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that the power cable is correct. Remove the PCI Express Mini Card. Refer to room temperature. Refer to "Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection" on page 73 and "Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for system power with minimal devices attached first. Solution: You cannot charge the battery...
... drive" on page 63. 128 User Guide Close the computer display, and turn on connecting the ac power adapter, see Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that the power cable is correct. Remove the PCI Express Mini Card. Refer to room temperature. Refer to "Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection" on page 73 and "Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for system power with minimal devices attached first. Solution: You cannot charge the battery...
