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... information 57 Traveling with your computer 25 Frequently asked questions 25 Special keys and buttons 26 ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys . . . . . 27 Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys . . . . . 28 Using the UltraNav pointing device 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2011 Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . 31 Using the touch pad 33 Behavior of Authenticity label...
... information 57 Traveling with your computer 25 Frequently asked questions 25 Special keys and buttons 26 ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys . . . . . 27 Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys . . . . . 28 Using the UltraNav pointing device 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2011 Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . 31 Using the touch pad 33 Behavior of Authenticity label...
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... General tips for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection 90 Replacing memory 93 Replacing the keyboard 95 ThinkPad Edge E420 95 ThinkPad Edge E520 99 Replacing the SIM card 103 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting computer problems 131 Diagnosing programs 131 Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . 131 Troubleshooting 131 Computer stops responding 132 Spills on deleting data from the...
... General tips for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection 90 Replacing memory 93 Replacing the keyboard 95 ThinkPad Edge E420 95 ThinkPad Edge E520 99 Replacing the SIM card 103 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting computer problems 131 Diagnosing programs 131 Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . 131 Troubleshooting 131 Computer stops responding 132 Spills on deleting data from the...
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Front view ThinkPad Edge E420 front view Figure 1. For details, refer to the instructions in antennas for the wireless communication are located at the top left and top right ... webcam Your computer may have an integrated high sensitivity webcam. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 2 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Power switch 7 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) 9 TrackPoint pointing stick 11 Touch pad buttons...
Front view ThinkPad Edge E420 front view Figure 1. For details, refer to the instructions in antennas for the wireless communication are located at the top left and top right ... webcam Your computer may have an integrated high sensitivity webcam. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 2 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Power switch 7 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) 9 TrackPoint pointing stick 11 Touch pad buttons...
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... responding, and you to log on to the instructions in "System-status indicators" on page 12 . 8 Built-in stereo speaker (right) 13 Built-in "ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys" on the computer. It enables you cannot turn it into your fingertip across the UltraNav touch pad to the instructions in stereo...
... responding, and you to log on to the instructions in "System-status indicators" on page 12 . 8 Built-in stereo speaker (right) 13 Built-in "ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys" on the computer. It enables you cannot turn it into your fingertip across the UltraNav touch pad to the instructions in stereo...
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... special keys" on page 166. 2 Integrated high sensitivity webcam Your computer may have an integrated high sensitivity webcam. ThinkPad Edge E520 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Numeric keypad 7 Fingerprint reader 9 Built-in stereo speaker (right) 11 TrackPoint pointing stick 13 Touch ... right portions of the UltraConnect wireless antennas" on page 27. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 4 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 front view Figure 2.
... special keys" on page 166. 2 Integrated high sensitivity webcam Your computer may have an integrated high sensitivity webcam. ThinkPad Edge E520 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Numeric keypad 7 Fingerprint reader 9 Built-in stereo speaker (right) 11 TrackPoint pointing stick 13 Touch ... right portions of the UltraConnect wireless antennas" on page 27. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 4 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E520 front view Figure 2.
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... used to quickly input numbers. 6 Power switch Use the power switch to turn on the computer. Chapter 1. Product Overview 5 If the system is in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on page 28. 10 Bluetooth antenna If your computer has integrated bluetooth features, refer to log on page 12. 9 Built-in stereo...
... used to quickly input numbers. 6 Power switch Use the power switch to turn on the computer. Chapter 1. Product Overview 5 If the system is in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on page 28. 10 Bluetooth antenna If your computer has integrated bluetooth features, refer to log on page 12. 9 Built-in stereo...
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Right-side view Figure 3. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 right-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from your computer is in sleep (standby) mode, the Always On USB ..., such as iPod®, iPhone®, and BlackBerry® smartphones, by attaching the devices to the connector. For details, refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on -line help of a mouse and its buttons. 16 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you to quickly adjust...
Right-side view Figure 3. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 right-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from your computer is in sleep (standby) mode, the Always On USB ..., such as iPod®, iPhone®, and BlackBerry® smartphones, by attaching the devices to the connector. For details, refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on -line help of a mouse and its buttons. 16 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you to quickly adjust...
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ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 left-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. 1 Fan louvers (left) 3 USB connectors 5 HDMI port 7 Media ...
ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 left-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. 1 Fan louvers (left) 3 USB connectors 5 HDMI port 7 Media ...
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... WAN (Wide Area Network) connections. By installing an extended life battery available as needed. Depending on the country of the computer. Bottom view Figure 5. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 bottom view 1 Battery 3 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN 5 Hard disk drive 2 SIM card slot 4 Memory-upgrade slot 6 PCI Express...
... WAN (Wide Area Network) connections. By installing an extended life battery available as needed. Depending on the country of the computer. Bottom view Figure 5. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 bottom view 1 Battery 3 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN 5 Hard disk drive 2 SIM card slot 4 Memory-upgrade slot 6 PCI Express...
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... disk drive Your computer may have a large-capacity, customer-upgradable hard disk drive that can increase the amount of storage demands. Rear view Figure 6. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 rear view 1 Ethernet connector 2 Fan louvers (rear) 1 Ethernet connector Connect your computer by installing a memory module in the memory bay. Note: The...
... disk drive Your computer may have a large-capacity, customer-upgradable hard disk drive that can increase the amount of storage demands. Rear view Figure 6. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 rear view 1 Ethernet connector 2 Fan louvers (rear) 1 Ethernet connector Connect your computer by installing a memory module in the memory bay. Note: The...
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... for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection or Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for the preinstalled operating system is shown as below: Features ThinkPad Edge E420 features Processor • To see the system properties of Authenticity label for wireless WAN. Product Overview 15
... for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection or Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for the preinstalled operating system is shown as below: Features ThinkPad Edge E420 features Processor • To see the system properties of Authenticity label for wireless WAN. Product Overview 15
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... models) • 1 eSATA/Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector (on some models) • RJ45 Ethernet connector • ExpressCard slot • 4-in Windows XP, My Computer); ThinkPad Edge E520 features Processor • To see the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer (in -1 digital media card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC...
... models) • 1 eSATA/Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector (on some models) • RJ45 Ethernet connector • ExpressCard slot • 4-in Windows XP, My Computer); ThinkPad Edge E520 features Processor • To see the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer (in -1 digital media card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC...
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...• Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models) Security features • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications Size • Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inch) • Depth: 234 mm (9.21 inch) • Height: 29.3 to 33.1 ...remaining battery power, see the Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task bar. • The Power Manager also displays a green, yellow and red indication. ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Size • Width: 380 mm (14.96 inch) • Depth: 249 mm (9.8 inch) • Height: 30.4 to 33.6 mm...
...• Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models) Security features • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications Size • Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inch) • Depth: 234 mm (9.21 inch) • Height: 29.3 to 33.1 ...remaining battery power, see the Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task bar. • The Power Manager also displays a green, yellow and red indication. ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Size • Width: 380 mm (14.96 inch) • Depth: 249 mm (9.8 inch) • Height: 30.4 to 33.6 mm...
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... you mute the sound and then turn on each function, directly press the desired key. Display management keys Switching a display output location (F6) Chapter 2. ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 and 2 . If you select "Legacy," you select "Default," pressing F1-F12 initiates special functions illustrated on...
... you mute the sound and then turn on each function, directly press the desired key. Display management keys Switching a display output location (F6) Chapter 2. ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 and 2 . If you select "Legacy," you select "Default," pressing F1-F12 initiates special functions illustrated on...
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... computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). Notes: If you press this key, the Start menu of this method is displayed. Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . Note: This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is not supported...
... computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). Notes: If you press this key, the Start menu of this method is displayed. Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . Note: This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is not supported...
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... following: • Make sure that the card is correctly oriented. • Push the slot cover, and insert the card into the slot with the notched edge facing upward. Using your body. Flash Media card To insert a flash media card into the slot. Then press the card firmly into the 4-in-1 media...
... following: • Make sure that the card is correctly oriented. • Push the slot cover, and insert the card into the slot with the notched edge facing upward. Using your body. Flash Media card To insert a flash media card into the slot. Then press the card firmly into the 4-in-1 media...
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... on a smooth, level surface and place the part on the computer cover or other circuit boards by following prerequisites. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 77 To replace the battery with a new one, read the following the procedures in device with an optional one. Handle adapters,...card" on the computer for failures or damage arising out of static-sensitive parts can replace the PCI Express Mini Card by the edges. This system may not charge unauthorized batteries. Improper handling of their use. These systems will continue to avoid static-electricity damage:...
... on a smooth, level surface and place the part on the computer cover or other circuit boards by following prerequisites. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 77 To replace the battery with a new one, read the following the procedures in device with an optional one. Handle adapters,...card" on the computer for failures or damage arising out of static-sensitive parts can replace the PCI Express Mini Card by the edges. This system may not charge unauthorized batteries. Improper handling of their use. These systems will continue to avoid static-electricity damage:...
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..., before you start the following procedures. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 82 User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420 Before you start , print these instructions. An optical drive is preinstalled in the bay. 9. If it needs to be repaired, remove it downwards, and...
..., before you start the following procedures. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 82 User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E420 Before you start , print these instructions. An optical drive is preinstalled in the bay. 9. If it needs to be repaired, remove it downwards, and...
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... few minutes, till the inside of a thin screwdriver as follows: Chapter 6. Close the computer display, and turn it 2 . 5. Replacing devices 85 ThinkPad Edge E520 Before you start , print these instructions. To install a repaired drive or a new one, do as shown in the bay. Turn off the computer;... Press the edge of the drive outwards, using the tip of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures. 2. Loosen the screw that secures the drive ...
... few minutes, till the inside of a thin screwdriver as follows: Chapter 6. Close the computer display, and turn it 2 . 5. Replacing devices 85 ThinkPad Edge E520 Before you start , print these instructions. To install a repaired drive or a new one, do as shown in the bay. Turn off the computer;... Press the edge of the drive outwards, using the tip of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures. 2. Loosen the screw that secures the drive ...