User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first7Important safety information8Conditions that require immediate action9Safety guidelines9Chapter 1. Product overview17Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators17Front view17Right-side view21Left-side view22Bottom view25Rear view26Status indicators26Locating important product information28Machine type and model label28FCC ID and IC Certification number label28Certificate of Authenticity label29Features29Specifications31Operating environment31Lenovo programs32Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system32Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system34An introduction to Lenovo programs34Chapter 2. Using your computer37Registering your computer37Frequently asked questions37Using the multi-touch screen39Special keys41ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys41ThinkPad Edge E531 special keys43Using the ThinkPad pointing device45Power management46Checking the battery status46Using the ac power adapter47Charging the battery47Maximizing the battery life48Managing the power plans48Power-saving modes48Handling the battery50Connecting to the network51Ethernet connections51Wireless connections52Presentations and multimedia55Changing display settings55Using an external monitor55Using a projector57Using the Extend desktop function57Using audio features58Using the integrated camera58Using the optical drive59Using a flash media card59Inserting a flash media card59Removing a flash media card60Chapter 3. You and your computer61Accessibility and comfort61Ergonomic information61Comfort62Accessibility information62Traveling with your computer63Travel tips63Travel accessories63Chapter 4. Security65Attaching a mechanical lock65Using passwords65Passwords and sleep mode65Typing passwords65Power-on password66Hard disk passwords66Supervisor password68Hard disk security70Using the fingerprint reader70Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive72Using firewalls73Protecting data against viruses73Chapter 5. Recovery overview75Recovery overview for Windows 7 models75Creating and using a recovery media75Performing backup and recovery operations76Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace77Creating and using a rescue medium78Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers79Solving recovery problems79Recovery overview for Windows 8 models80Chapter 6. Replacing devices83Static electricity prevention83Replacing the battery83Replacing the SIM card85Replacing the keyboard86ThinkPad Edge E43186ThinkPad Edge E53192Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive98Replacing the optical drive101ThinkPad Edge E431101ThinkPad Edge E531103Replacing a wireless LAN card105Replacing a wireless WAN card108Replacing a memory module110Replacing the backup battery112Chapter 7. Advanced configuration117Installing a new operating system117Before you begin117Installing the Windows 7 operating system118Installing the Windows 8 operating system119Installing device drivers119Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader119Installing the driver for USB 3.0 on the Windows 7 operating system120Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 on the Windows 7 operating system120Installing other drivers and software on the Windows 7 operating system120ThinkPad Setup121Main menu121Config menu122Date/Time menu125Security menu126Startup menu130Restart menu133Updating your system UEFI BIOS133Chapter 8. Preventing problems135General tips for preventing problems135Making sure device drivers are current136Taking care of your computer137Cleaning the cover of your computer138Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems141Diagnosing problems141Troubleshooting141Computer stops responding141Spills on the keyboard142Error messages142Errors without messages144Beep errors145Memory module problems146Networking problems146Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices148Problems with the display and multimedia devices149Fingerprint reader problems154Battery and power problems154Problems with drives and other storage devices157A software problem158A USB problem159Chapter 10. Getting support161Before you contact Lenovo161Getting help and service162Using diagnostic programs162Lenovo Support Web site162Calling Lenovo162Finding ThinkPad options163Purchasing additional services164Appendix A. Regulatory information165Wireless related information165Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas166Locating wireless regulatory notices167Export classification notice167Electronic emission notices167Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity167Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement168European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive168German Class B compliance statement168Korea Class B compliance statement169Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement169Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase169Lenovo product service information for Taiwan169Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements171Important WEEE information171Japan recycling statements171Recycling information for Brazil172Battery recycling information for the European Union172Battery recycling information for Taiwan173Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada173Recycling information for China173Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information175Appendix D. Notices177Trademarks178Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)179European Union RoHS179China RoHS179Turkish RoHS179Ukraine RoHS180India RoHS180Size: 3.84 MBPages: 182Language: EnglishOpen manual