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...operating system 77 Installing the Windows 7 operating system . . 77 Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system . 78 Installing device drivers 79 Using the ThinkPad Setup program 79 Main menu 80 Config menu 80 Date and Time menu 84 Security menu 84 Startup menu 89 Restart menu ...system management 91 Chapter 8. Getting support . . . . 115 Before you contact Lenovo 115 Getting help and service 115 Using diagnostic programs 116 Lenovo Support Web site 116 Calling Lenovo 116 Purchasing additional services 117 Appendix A. Troubleshooting computer problems 99 Diagnosing problems 99 ...
...operating system 77 Installing the Windows 7 operating system . . 77 Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system . 78 Installing device drivers 79 Using the ThinkPad Setup program 79 Main menu 80 Config menu 80 Date and Time menu 84 Security menu 84 Startup menu 89 Restart menu ...system management 91 Chapter 8. Getting support . . . . 115 Before you contact Lenovo 115 Getting help and service 115 Using diagnostic programs 116 Lenovo Support Web site 116 Calling Lenovo 116 Purchasing additional services 117 Appendix A. Troubleshooting computer problems 99 Diagnosing problems 99 ...
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... Disks Rescue and Recovery® Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Update and Drivers Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel To access Lenovo programs from Lenovo Lenovo - Table 2. Factory Recovery Disks Lenovo - Then, follow the instructions on the program you need. Notes: •... and Recovery System Update System and Security System and Security System and Security System and Security Lenovo - Update and Drivers 14 User Guide Internet Connection Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics Messages from Control Panel, click Start ➙ Control Panel....
... Disks Rescue and Recovery® Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Update and Drivers Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel To access Lenovo programs from Lenovo Lenovo - Table 2. Factory Recovery Disks Lenovo - Then, follow the instructions on the program you need. Notes: •... and Recovery System Update System and Security System and Security System and Security System and Security Lenovo - Update and Drivers 14 User Guide Internet Connection Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics Messages from Control Panel, click Start ➙ Control Panel....
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Product overview 17 • System Update (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) The System Update program enables you to keep the software on the computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages, including ThinkVantage programs, device drivers, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) basic input/output system (BIOS) updates, and other third-party programs. Chapter 1.
Product overview 17 • System Update (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) The System Update program enables you to keep the software on the computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages, including ThinkVantage programs, device drivers, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) basic input/output system (BIOS) updates, and other third-party programs. Chapter 1.
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...Using a projector To make presentations, you do the following: For Windows 7: 1. If you can see your computer produces. Click the Driver tab. 10. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 13. Select the correct manufacturer and model for an administrator password or confirmation,... Your projector might take advantage of the virtual screen function, which enables you to switch among different display output locations. After updating the driver, click Close. For Windows 8.1: 1. Change the color settings as you are using is provided with the TrackPoint pointing device or another...
...Using a projector To make presentations, you do the following: For Windows 7: 1. If you can see your computer produces. Click the Driver tab. 10. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 13. Select the correct manufacturer and model for an administrator password or confirmation,... Your projector might take advantage of the virtual screen function, which enables you to switch among different display output locations. After updating the driver, click Close. For Windows 8.1: 1. Change the color settings as you are using is provided with the TrackPoint pointing device or another...
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...media on the screen to the factory default settings only. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you have failed. These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works ...to restore the computer to complete the backup operation. 66 User Guide From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Attention: When you need to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program. 1....
...media on the screen to the factory default settings only. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you have failed. These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works ...to restore the computer to complete the backup operation. 66 User Guide From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Attention: When you need to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program. 1....
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...F12 key. 3. Notes: 1. If you must use the rescue medium: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the following: • To rescue files from...want to the factory default settings, click Restore your hard disk drive or hybrid drive to create. See "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on the computer. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The rescue medium starts. • If you have created a rescue medium using...
...F12 key. 3. Notes: 1. If you must use the rescue medium: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the following: • To rescue files from...want to the factory default settings, click Restore your hard disk drive or hybrid drive to create. See "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on the computer. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The rescue medium starts. • If you have created a rescue medium using...
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...the device, look for the executable file (a file with the extension .txt). In it is necessary to reinstall the device driver. Reinstall device drivers only when it are several subfolders named for the various devices installed in the Windows Control Panel) to correct a problem ...device and press Enter. Reinstalling preinstalled applications To reinstall selected application programs, do the following : 1. Recovery overview 69 When the ThinkPad logo is available from the USB submenu. 3. The rescue medium starts. Go to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Turn on ...
...the device, look for the executable file (a file with the extension .txt). In it is necessary to reinstall the device driver. Reinstall device drivers only when it are several subfolders named for the various devices installed in the Windows Control Panel) to correct a problem ...device and press Enter. Reinstalling preinstalled applications To reinstall selected application programs, do the following : 1. Recovery overview 69 When the ThinkPad logo is available from the USB submenu. 3. The rescue medium starts. Go to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Turn on ...
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...Startup menu" on page 71. For more information, see "Making sure device drivers are current" on page 65. • Change the USB 3.0 Mode to refresh your computer and the programs that you installed from the ThinkPad Setup menu. You can refresh your computer without affecting your settings. It ...hard disk drive or hybrid drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set as possible and store them from Lenovo. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to the factory default settings. Attention: If you need to restore the hard disk drive or hybrid...
...Startup menu" on page 71. For more information, see "Making sure device drivers are current" on page 65. • Change the USB 3.0 Mode to refresh your computer and the programs that you installed from the ThinkPad Setup menu. You can refresh your computer without affecting your settings. It ...hard disk drive or hybrid drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set as possible and store them from Lenovo. Solving recovery problems If you are unable to the factory default settings. Attention: If you need to restore the hard disk drive or hybrid...
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... program. See "Using the ThinkPad Setup program" on page 79. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 77 Insert the Windows 7 operating system installation DVD into the optical drive, and restart the computer. 6. See "Installing device drivers" on page 79. 3. Installing the Windows 7 operating system Before ...operating system" on page 77 • "Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 78 • "Installing device drivers" on page 79 • "Using the ThinkPad Setup program" on page 79 • "Using system management" on your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. Chapter...
... program. See "Using the ThinkPad Setup program" on page 79. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 77 Insert the Windows 7 operating system installation DVD into the optical drive, and restart the computer. 6. See "Installing device drivers" on page 79. 3. Installing the Windows 7 operating system Before ...operating system" on page 77 • "Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 78 • "Installing device drivers" on page 79 • "Using the ThinkPad Setup program" on page 79 • "Using system management" on your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. Chapter...
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... and start correctly. Attention: Do not download the device drivers from : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers If you use the USB 3.0 connector, you also can press Enter to download and install the USB 3.0 driver. The ThinkPad Setup program starts. For example, if you use the .... Select your computer through configuring the BIOS. Always download the device drivers from the Windows Update Web. Install the device drivers. When the ThinkPad logo is the program that are required to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. 2. Note: After installing the operating system, do not...
... and start correctly. Attention: Do not download the device drivers from : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers If you use the USB 3.0 connector, you also can press Enter to download and install the USB 3.0 driver. The ThinkPad Setup program starts. For example, if you use the .... Select your computer through configuring the BIOS. Always download the device drivers from the Windows Update Web. Install the device drivers. When the ThinkPad logo is the program that are required to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. 2. Note: After installing the operating system, do not...
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... Date & Time - Hard disk password • Save Changes: Save the changes. When you install a new program, a device driver, or hardware, you can be reset in ThinkPad Setup menu: - Chapter 7. Updating the UEFI BIOS The UEFI BIOS is the first program that you might be reset in...Setup Defaults: Restore to better meet the Windows 8.1 certification requirements. Power-on how to update the UEFI BIOS, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Using system management This topic is only installed with the Windows 7 operating system. • Discard Changes: Discard the changes. ...
... Date & Time - Hard disk password • Save Changes: Save the changes. When you install a new program, a device driver, or hardware, you can be reset in ThinkPad Setup menu: - Chapter 7. Updating the UEFI BIOS The UEFI BIOS is the first program that you might be reset in...Setup Defaults: Restore to better meet the Windows 8.1 certification requirements. Power-on how to update the UEFI BIOS, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers Using system management This topic is only installed with the Windows 7 operating system. • Discard Changes: Discard the changes. ...
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... minor issues. • If you prevent computing problems: • If your data at http://www.lenovo.com/support to run a recovery on page 94 • "Taking care of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is equipped with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date for your computer to return the preinstalled contents onto...
... minor issues. • If you prevent computing problems: • If your data at http://www.lenovo.com/support to run a recovery on page 94 • "Taking care of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is equipped with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date for your computer to return the preinstalled contents onto...
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... your computer and then follow the instructions on how to create a bootable self-test medium from the Lenovo Support Web site. However, you should download the latest driver for a component if you notice poor performance from the drive until prompted to do so. •...written down. Making sure device drivers are current Device drivers are available for updates automatically at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. You have the error screen on your computer does not start up -to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. 2. - Access ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings...
... your computer and then follow the instructions on how to create a bootable self-test medium from the Lenovo Support Web site. However, you should download the latest driver for a component if you notice poor performance from the drive until prompted to do so. •...written down. Making sure device drivers are current Device drivers are available for updates automatically at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. You have the error screen on your computer does not start up -to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers. 2. - Access ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings...
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..., and then follow the instructions on your network environment. If you might not be using the correct driver or the driver might be securely connected to the Lenovo USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter or the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter on the screen. - Solution: - If it connects at 1000 Mbps. Make sure that the link partner is...
..., and then follow the instructions on your network environment. If you might not be using the correct driver or the driver might be securely connected to the Lenovo USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter or the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter on the screen. - Solution: - If it connects at 1000 Mbps. Make sure that the link partner is...
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...the solution for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Click Advanced Settings. 3. Note: The device driver name depends on your computer is working correctly. Open Control Panel. If your computer. 4. The screen resolution and color quality ...Solution: Ensure that has been installed on the video chip that the external numeric keypad is unreadable or distorted. The display device driver is correct. The monitor type is installed correctly. - Computer screen problems • Problem: The screen is working properly. Then...
...the solution for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Click Advanced Settings. 3. Note: The device driver name depends on your computer is working correctly. Open Control Panel. If your computer. 4. The screen resolution and color quality ...Solution: Ensure that has been installed on the video chip that the external numeric keypad is unreadable or distorted. The display device driver is correct. The monitor type is installed correctly. - Computer screen problems • Problem: The screen is working properly. Then...
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... the Detect button. Solution: To bring up the image, press F7 and select the desired monitor. If necessary, update the monitor driver. Turn on your computer. Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on the external monitor and the computer. 3. Click the Colour Management tab...
... the Detect button. Solution: To bring up the image, press F7 and select the desired monitor. If necessary, update the monitor driver. Turn on your computer. Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on the external monitor and the computer. 3. Click the Colour Management tab...
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... or balance slider cannot be grayed out. Chapter 9. Open Control Panel. 2. Select Microphone, and click the Properties button. 6. This means that the Conexant HD Audio driver is because the built-in synthesizer software does not support the control. • Problem: The sound cannot be changed. • Problem: The volume sliders do...
... or balance slider cannot be grayed out. Chapter 9. Open Control Panel. 2. Select Microphone, and click the Properties button. 6. This means that the Conexant HD Audio driver is because the built-in synthesizer software does not support the control. • Problem: The sound cannot be changed. • Problem: The volume sliders do...
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...of the computer, you are installed. • The application works when it is run correctly on your computer. • The necessary device drivers are using the application program, refer to the data. When the hard disk drive or hybrid drive begins or finishes getting access to run ...correctly. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Check that your computer. Solution: On the Boot menu of ThinkPad Setup, ensure that the problem is not being caused by use of the data compression function in Windows for it on the Excluded from...
...of the computer, you are installed. • The application works when it is run correctly on your computer. • The necessary device drivers are using the application program, refer to the data. When the hard disk drive or hybrid drive begins or finishes getting access to run ...correctly. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Check that your computer. Solution: On the Boot menu of ThinkPad Setup, ensure that the problem is not being caused by use of the data compression function in Windows for it on the Excluded from...
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... 99 for help. If the application still does not run correctly, contact your place of purchase or a service representative for a diagnostic test of the device driver are the most common problems with ports and connectors. Ensure that the USB device setup is correct, and that the assignment of computer resource and...
... 99 for help. If the application still does not run correctly, contact your place of purchase or a service representative for a diagnostic test of the device driver are the most common problems with ports and connectors. Ensure that the USB device setup is correct, and that the assignment of computer resource and...
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... are available during the warranty period, you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following services... might tell you that you need help, during the warranty period: • Problem determination - For information, contact the Customer Support Center. ThinkPad notebook computers come with a set of service. • Engineering change management - For more specific information and links, go to be solved ...
... are available during the warranty period, you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Web site at : http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following services... might tell you that you need help, during the warranty period: • Problem determination - For information, contact the Customer Support Center. ThinkPad notebook computers come with a set of service. • Engineering change management - For more specific information and links, go to be solved ...