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  • Page 2 Note: Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Second Edition (May 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first ....v Chapter 1. Product overview ..1 Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 45 Chapter 4. Security ..51 Chapter 2.
  • Page 4 Chapter 5. Advanced configuration . . 59 Chapter 9. Replacing devices ..Chapter 6. Preventing problems . . . 75 Chapter 10. Getting support ..Chapter 7. Troubleshooting problems ....81 Appendix A.
  • Page 5 Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) ..Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information ... . . Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information ... . . Appendix E.

  • Page 7: Read This First

    Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter. Prevent your computer from getting wet. Protect the cables from being damaged.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Protect your computer and data when moving it. Handle your computer gently. Carry your computer carefully. Important safety information Note: Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Note:...

  • Page 9: Conditions That Require Immediate Action

    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, 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.

  • Page 10: Power Cords And Power Adapters

    CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: 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 DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.

  • Page 11: Extension Cords And Related Devices

    Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets DANGER 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.

  • Page 12: External Devices

    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.

  • Page 13: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Notice for built-in rechargeable batteries DANGER Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable or lithium coin-cell batteries. Contact Lenovo Support for factory replacement. Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging.

  • Page 14: Electrical Current Safety Information

    Electrical current safety information DANGER 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.

  • Page 15: Using Headphones Or Earphones

    Using headphones or earphones CAUTION: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust the equalizer to an appropriate level. Additional safety information Plastic bag notice DANGER...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    Chapter 1. Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Front view ThinkPad 11e front view Microphone...
  • Page 18 Camera-in-use indicator Camera Speakers System-status indicator ® Touch pad ThinkPad Yoga 11e front view...
  • Page 19 Proximity sensor Microphone Camera-in-use indicator Camera Speakers System-status indicator Touch pad Windows button Multi-touch screen Right-side view Note:...
  • Page 20 ™ Power button Start Settings ➙ Power ➙ Shut down Power Plan Events Power options ➙ Choose what the power button does Volume-control buttons USB 3.0 connector Attention:...
  • Page 21 HDMI connector Security-lock slot Note: Left-side view Note: Power connector Ethernet connector...
  • Page 22 Note: Always-on USB connector (USB 2.0 connector) Global Power Settings Enable Always On USB Enable even when the computer is off Lenovo Settings ➙ Power Enable Always On USB Enable even when the computer is off Audio connector Note: Media card slot...
  • Page 23 Rear view Fan louvers Notes: Status indicators Note:...
  • Page 24 Fn Lock indicator Speaker-mute indicator Microphone-mute indicator Camera-in-use indicator System-status indicators Solid on:...

  • Page 25: Locating Important Product Information

    Blinks fast: Blinks slowly: Blinks for three times: Off: Wireless-status indicator Solid green: Off: Locating important product information Machine type and model label...
  • Page 26 FCC ID and IC Certification number information Note: Genuine Microsoft label...
  • Page 27 Features Microprocessor Start Computer Properties Settings ➙ PC info Memory Start Computer Properties Settings ➙ PC info Battery Battery Power Storage device...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Display Power source (ac power adapter) Keyboard Interface Wireless features Features for ThinkPad Yoga 11e only: Specifications...

  • Page 29: Lenovo Programs

    Dimensions Weight Environment Note: Heat output Attention: Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system...
  • Page 30 Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Note: Note: Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Start ➙ Control Panel...

  • Page 31: Lenovo Programs Overview

    Table 2. Programs in Control Panel Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system Search Notes: Lenovo programs overview...
  • Page 32 Note: Access Connections (Windows 7) Client Security Solution (Windows 7) Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools (Windows 7) Message Center Plus (Windows 7) Power Manager (Windows 7) Recovery Media (Windows 7) Rescue and Recovery (Windows 7) Lenovo Cloud Storage (Windows 8.1) Lenovo Companion (Windows 8.1) Lenovo Settings (Windows 8.1)
  • Page 33 Active Protection System (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) Lenovo QuickCast (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) Lenovo QuickControl (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) Lenovo Solution Center (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) Password Manager (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1) System Update (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1)

  • Page 35: Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Registering your computer Note: Special keys Note:...
  • Page 36 Windows key Function keys Fn+Esc: When the Fn Lock function is disabled: When the Fn Lock function is enabled: Note: Adjust screen brightness Note: Control Panel Settings...

  • Page 37: Using The Touch Pad

    F10: Windows Search Search F11: F12: Computer Fn+4 Fn+B: Fn+P Fn+S Fn+K Fn+End Using the touch pad Note: Customizing the touch pad Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ ThinkPad Using the ThinkPad Yoga 11e in different modes...
  • Page 38 Rotating the computer display Attention: Notebook mode Attention:...

  • Page 39: Stand Mode

    Note: Stand mode Attention:...
  • Page 40 Note: Tablet mode Attention:...

  • Page 41: Tent Mode

    Note: Tent mode Attention:...
  • Page 42 Note: Using the tablet buttons...
  • Page 43 Power button Speaker volume-up button Speaker volume-down button Windows button Using the multi-touch screen Touch gestures and mouse actions for the Windows 8.1 operating system Note:...
  • Page 44 Tasks Touch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions Copy Save Delete...
  • Page 45 Tasks Touch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions Start Settings Search Share Devices...
  • Page 46 Tasks Touch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions Customize Customize Copy Save Delete Tips for using the multi-touch screen Tips for cleaning the multi-touch screen...

  • Page 47: Power Management

    Power management Using the ac power adapter Attention: Connecting the ac power adapter Note: Tips for using the ac power adapter Note: Checking the battery status...

  • Page 48: Charging The Battery

    Battery Power Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 operating system Global Power Settings Alarms Low battery alarm Critically low battery alarm Note: Charging the battery Note: Managing the battery power Power Plan Power Options Change plan settings Power-saving modes...

  • Page 49: Maximizing The Battery Life

    Screen-blank mode (for Windows 7 only) Power off display Sleep mode Sleep Settings ➙ Power ➙ Sleep Hibernation mode Hibernate Power Options Change plan settings System and Security ➙ Administrative Tools Task Scheduler Conditions Power Wake the computer to run this task Wireless off Maximizing the battery life...

  • Page 50: Connecting To The Network

    Connecting to the network Ethernet connections DANGER Your computer has an Ethernet connector. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector. Wireless connections Attention: Using the wireless LAN connection For Windows 7: For Windows 8.1...
  • Page 51 Note: Location Awareness Tips for using the wireless LAN feature Checking the wireless LAN connection status Access Connections gauge: Access Connections status icon: Access Connections wireless-status icon:...

  • Page 52: Presentations And Multimedia

    Using the Bluetooth connection Send To ➙ Bluetooth Devices Note: Presentations and multimedia Changing display settings Appearance and Personalization Display Apply Using an external monitor Note:...
  • Page 53 Connecting an external monitor Note: Screen resolution Detect Setting the external monitor type Screen resolution Note: Detect Resolution Advanced Settings Monitor Note: Generic PnP Monitor Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties Driver Update Driver Browse my computer for driver software Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Show compatible hardware Close...

  • Page 54: Using A Projector

    Advanced Settings Color Management Color Management Advanced Close Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using a projector Note: Using dual displays Using the Duplicate or Extend desktop function Enabling the Duplicate or Extend desktop function Duplicate Extend Screen resolution Monitor-1 Monitor-2 Advanced settings Monitor...

  • Page 55: Using Audio Features

    Considerations for using the Extend desktop function Screen resolution Make this my main display Using audio features Table 3. Audio feature list Headset with a 3.5 mm Connector Conventional headphone Conventional microphone (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug Hardware and Sound Using the camera...
  • Page 56 Camera Configuring camera settings Manage Settings Lenovo Settings Camera Using a flash media card Note: Attention: Installing a flash media card Attention:...

  • Page 57: Removing A Flash Media Card

    Hardware and Sound Device Manager Action Add legacy hardware Removing a flash media card Attention: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media Note: Frequently asked questions Can I get my user guide in another language? Where can I find help about the Windows operating system? Start ➙...
  • Page 58 Properties Navigation Start screen When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start When I sign in or close all apps on the screen, go to desktop instead of Start How to use the battery power more effectively? Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk drive or solid-state drive? Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?

  • Page 61: Chapter 3. You And Your Computer

    Chapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfort Ergonomic information General posture Display...

  • Page 62: Accessibility Information

    Head position Chair Arm and hand position Leg position What if you are traveling? Questions about vision? Comfort Active sitting and rest breaks Work area setup options Accessibility information Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center...
  • Page 63 On-screen notification Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center Use text or visual alternative for sounds Audio notification Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center ➙ Use the computer without a display Turn on Audio Description Narrator Narrator Start Narrator Narrator...
  • Page 64 Speech Recognition Search Speech Recognition Customizable text size Appearances and Personalization ➙ Display Change only the text size Magnifier All Programs ➙ Accessories ➙ Ease of Access Start Magnifier Magnifier Search Magnifier Note: Zoom Screen resolution Screen resolution Note:...
  • Page 65 Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcut Function keyboard shortcuts access keys key combinations shortcut keys On-Screen Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard Start On-Screen Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard Search On-Screen Keyboard Personalized keyboard Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center Make the keyboard easier to use Industry-standard connectors...
  • Page 66 Documentation in accessible formats Traveling with your computer Travel tips Travel tips on airplanes Travel accessories...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4. Security

    Chapter 4. Security Attaching a mechanical lock Note: Using passwords Note: Typing passwords Note: Power-on password...

  • Page 68: Supervisor Password

    Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password Security ➙ Password ➙ Power-on Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: Supervisor password...
  • Page 69 Notes: Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Security ➙ Password ➙ Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note:...

  • Page 70: Hard Disk Passwords

    Hard disk passwords User hard disk password Master hard disk password Setting a hard disk password Security ➙ Password ➙ Hard disk 1 Password User User + Master User User + Master User Enter New Password Confirm New Password User + Master Enter New Password Confirm New Password...

  • Page 71: Hard Disk Security

    Changing or removing a hard disk password User + Master User HDP Master HDP User HDP Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: User HDP Master HDP Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: Enter New Password Confirm New Password User...
  • Page 72 Note: Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security ➙ BitLocker Drive Encryption Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive...
  • Page 73 Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5. Advanced configuration Installing a new operating system Installing the Windows 7 operating system Attention: C:\SWTOOLS C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS C:\SWTOOLS\APPS Startup ➙ UEFI/Legacy Boot Legacy Only Both Legacy Only UEFI Only C:\SWTOOLS C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES\ Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot...
  • Page 76 Country or region Code Country or region Code Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system Attention: Startup ➙ Boot Boot Priority Order USB HDD Search Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot Country or region Code Country or region Code...

  • Page 77: Installing Device Drivers

    Country or region Code Country or region Code Installing device drivers Attention: C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS Using the ThinkPad Setup program Note: Note: Note: boldface Restart Note:...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu Main Config menu Config Config boldface Attention: Table 4. Config menu items Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network AC Only AC Only AC and Battery Notes:...
  • Page 79 Table 4. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Enabled Legacy Only Both Legacy first Enabled UEFI Only Both UEFI first Enabled UEFI Only Both UEFI first IPv4 First Both UEFI first Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 80 Table 4. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Keyboard/Mouse Disabled Enabled Note: Enabled Display ThinkPad LCD HDMI Power Enabled Maximum Performance Maximum Performance Battery Optimized Disabled Battery Optimized Enabled Note:...

  • Page 81: Security Menu

    Table 4. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Beep and Alarm Disabled Enabled Date/Time menu Date/Time System Date System Time Security menu Security Security boldface Attention: Table 5. Security menu items Menu item Value Submenu item Comments Password Disabled...
  • Page 82 Table 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Disabled Disabled Password at restart Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled UEFI BIOS Update Option Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 83 Table 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Note: Disabled OS Optimized Defaults Restart Disabled Enabled OS Optimized Defaults Enabled Memory Protection Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Virtualization Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled I/O Port Access Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 84 Table 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Enabled Enabled Anti-Theft Enabled Note: Permanently Disabled Secure Boot Enabled Enable Disabled Startup UEFI/Legacy Boot UEFI Only CSM Support Note: Disabled OS Optimized Defaults Restart Disabled Enabled OS Optimized Defaults Enabled User Mode...

  • Page 85: Startup Menu

    Table 5. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Setup Mode Setup Mode Custom Mode Startup menu Startup Attention: Note: Boot Startup boldface Note:...
  • Page 86 Table 6. Startup menu items Menu item Value Comments Boot Network Boot PCI LAN PCI LAN UEFI/Legacy Boot Both UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Both UEFI Only Legacy First Legacy Only CSM Support Note: UEFI Only UEFI Only CSM Support Both Legacy Only Support Boot Mode Quick...

  • Page 87: Restart Menu

    Table 6. Startup menu items (continued) Menu item Value Comments Boot Device List F12 Option Enabled Enabled Boot Order Lock Disabled Enabled Restart menu Restart Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Note: OS Optimized Defaults CSM Support UEFI/Legacy Boot Secure Boot Secure RollBack Prevention Discard Changes...

  • Page 88: Setting Management Features

    Desktop Management Interface Preboot eXecution Environment Note: Wake on LAN Note: Network Boot Asset ID EEPROM Setting management features Note: Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature Config ➙ Network Network...
  • Page 89 Defining a Network Boot sequence Network Boot Boot Startup ➙ Network Boot Note: Checking the requirements for flash updates...

  • Page 91: Chapter 6. Preventing Problems

    Chapter 6. Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems Start ➙ Computer Computer Note:...

  • Page 92: Making Sure Device Drivers Are Current

    Making sure device drivers are current Note: Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Getting the latest drivers using System Update...

  • Page 93: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you work Note: Be gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Handle storage media and drives properly...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Cover Of Your Computer

    Note: Take care when setting passwords Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Note: Cleaning your computer display...
  • Page 95 Note:...

  • Page 97: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Problems

    Chapter 7. Troubleshooting problems Diagnosing problems Notes: Note: Troubleshooting Computer stops responding Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later.

  • Page 98: Spills On The Keyboard

    Note: Spills on the keyboard If you spill something on your computer: Attention: Error messages Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution...

  • Page 99: Errors Without Messages

    Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Errors without messages Problem Solution Power plan Maximum Performance...

  • Page 100: Beep Errors

    Power Options ➙ Show additional plans ➙ High performance Problem Note: Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Beep errors Table 7. Beep errors Problem Solution...

  • Page 101: Memory Module Problems

    Table 7. Beep errors (continued) Problem Solution Memory module problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later. Networking problems Ethernet problems Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager Network adapters Update Driver Software...
  • Page 102 Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution A wireless LAN problem Problem Solution Note: Show hidden icons Bluetooth problems Note: Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound ➙ Playback Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Set Default Stereo Audio Set Default...

  • Page 103: Keyboard Problems

    Problem Solution Keyboard problems Problem Solution Keyboard Hardware Device Properties Device Status: This device is working properly. Problem Solution Problem Solution Problems with the display and multimedia devices Computer screen problems Problem Solution Problem Solution...
  • Page 104 Personalize Display Change display settings Advanced Settings Adapter Note: Properties Device status Troubleshoot Monitor Properties Device status Troubleshoot Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution External monitor problems Problem Solution Problem Solution Screen resolution...
  • Page 105 Note: Detect Monitor-2 Advanced Settings Adapter Note: Screen resolution Note: Detect Monitor-2 Advanced Settings Monitor Generic PnP Monitor Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties Driver Update Driver Browse my computer for driver software Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Show compatible hardware Close Resolution...
  • Page 106 Note: Detect Monitor-2 Advanced Settings Monitor Problem Solution Problem Solution Screen resolution Monitor-2 Extend these displays Monitor-1 Monitor-2 Note: Screen resolution Advanced Settings Monitor Colors Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution...
  • Page 107 Audio problems Problem Solution Hardware and Sound Device Manager Sound, video and game controllers Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound Recording Microphone Properties Levels Note: Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Mute speakers Problem Solution SmartAudio...

  • Page 108: Battery And Power Problems

    Battery and power problems Battery problems Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem 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:...
  • Page 109 If your computer does not run on battery power, check the following items: An ac power adapter problem Problem Solution Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Note: Show hidden icons A power button problem Problem Solution Boot problems Print these instructions now and keep them with your computer for reference later. Sleep and hibernation problems Problem Solution...

  • Page 110: Problems With Drives And Other Storage Devices

    Problem Solution Problem Solution Notes: Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Problem Solution...

  • Page 111: A Software Problem

    Problem Solution Startup Boot priority order Excluded from boot order Boot priority order Problem Solution A solid-state drive problem Problem Solution A software problem Problem Solution A USB problem Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager...
  • Page 113 Chapter 8. Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Notes: Start ➙ Run ghost -align=1mb Creating and using recovery media Note: Creating recovery media Note:...

  • Page 114: Performing Backup And Recovery Operations

    Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks Using recovery media Attention: Notes: Microsoft Office Microsoft Works CD Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup...

  • Page 115: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace

    Performing a recovery operation Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Restore your system from a backup Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Rescue files from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive, or from a backup...

  • Page 116: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium

    Microsoft Office Microsoft Works CD Creating and using a rescue medium Notes: Creating a rescue medium Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Create Rescue Media Rescue Media Using a rescue medium...

  • Page 117: Reinstalling Preinstalled Applications And Device Drivers

    Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled programs C:\SWTOOLS Setup Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Attention: C:\SWTOOLS Have Disk Browse...
  • Page 118 Attention: Solving recovery problems Note: Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system Refreshing your computer Attention: Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Refresh your PC without affecting your files Get started Resetting your computer to the factory default settings...

  • Page 119: Using The Advanced Startup Options

    Attention: Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Get started Next Just remove my files Fully clean the drive Using the advanced startup options Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Advanced startup Restart now ➙...
  • Page 120 Attention: Note: Search recovery Search Search Create a recovery drive Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. Next Important: Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. Next Create Finish Delete the recovery partition Attention: Using recovery media Note:...

  • Page 121: Chapter 9. Replacing Devices

    Chapter 9. Replacing devices Static electricity prevention Disabling the built-in batteries Config ➙ Power Disable Built-in Battery Note:...
  • Page 122 Replacing the memory module Note: Attention:...
  • Page 123 Attention:...
  • Page 124 Replacing the wireless-LAN card DANGER During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. Attention:...
  • Page 127 If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The coin-cell battery 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.
  • Page 128 • 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.
  • Page 129 Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Attention:...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the keyboard DANGER During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.
  • Page 134 Removing the keyboard...
  • Page 136 Installing the keyboard...

  • Page 139: Chapter 10. Getting Support

    Chapter 10. Getting support Before you contact Lenovo Registering your computer Downloading system updates Recording information Recording problem symptoms and details Recording system information Getting help and service...
  • Page 140 Using diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo...

  • Page 141: Finding Thinkpad Options

    Note: Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Telephone numbers Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Note: Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services...

  • Page 143: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Usage environment and your health...
  • Page 144 Locating the UltraConnect wireless antennas ™ Note: Locating wireless regulatory notices Regulatory Notice Regulatory Notice...
  • Page 145 Export classification notice Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive...

  • Page 146: German Class B Compliance Statement

    German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw.
  • Page 147 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Eurasian compliance mark Brazil regulatory notice...

  • Page 149: Information

    Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information Important WEEE information Recycling information for China http://support.lenovo.com.cn/activity/551.htm Recycling information for Japan Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor...

  • Page 150: Battery Recycling Information For Brazil

    Disposing of Lenovo computer components Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Battery recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso...
  • Page 151 Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice: Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada...

  • Page 153: Substances Directive (Rohs)

    Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) European Union RoHS China RoHS India RoHS Turkish RoHS...
  • Page 154 Ukraine RoHS...
  • Page 155 Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information Power plan: Energy Saver (settings when plugged into ac power) Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager...
  • Page 156 Network adapters Properties Power Management Allow this device to wake the computer...

  • Page 157: Appendix E. Notices

    Appendix E. Notices Lenovo (United States), Inc. 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing...
  • Page 158 Trademarks...

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