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(English) User Guide - Page 4
... 134 Beep errors 135 Memory module problems 135 Networking problems 135 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 137 Problems with the display and multimedia devices 138 Fingerprint reader problems 141 Battery and power problems 142 Problems with drives and other storage devices 145 A software problem 145 Problems with ports and connectors . . . . 146 A USB problem 146...
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... Reader
GPS Enabler
GPS
Lenovo Solution Center
System Health and Diagnostics
Mobile Broadband Connect
3G Mobile Broadband
Password Manager
Password Vault
Power Manager
Power Controls
Recovery Media
Factory Recovery Disks
Rescue and Recovery®
Enhanced Backup and Restore
Screen Reader Optimizer
Reading Optimization
SimpleTap
SimpleTap
System Update
Update and Drivers...
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...camera and audio devices.
Fingerprint Software If your system comes with a fingerprint reader, the Fingerprint Software program enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result, the fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access.
GPS Enabler If the PCI Express Mini Card installed in your computer supports...
(English) User Guide - Page 35
...preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third...
(English) User Guide - Page 39
... desktop function) - External monitor only
Note: The Windows+P key combination has the same functionality as Fn+F7.
Enabling or disabling the wireless features • Fn+F5
Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features.
Notes: To use this function, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: - Power Manager driver - OnScreen Display Utility - Wireless...
(English) User Guide - Page 55
... types are displayed, select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non-PnP
Monitor. 8. Click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password
or provide confirmation. 9. Click the Driver tab. 10. Click Update Driver. 11. Click Browse my computer for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of device
drivers on my computer. 12. Clear...
(English) User Guide - Page 74
...www.lenovo.com/support. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Using the fingerprint reader
Depending on the options you ordered, your computer might have an integrated fingerprint reader. By enrolling your fingerprint and associating it with a power-on password, a hard disk password, or both passwords beforehand, you can start the computer, log on to the system, and enter ThinkPad Setup by...
(English) User Guide - Page 77
...pay service) specifically developed for the purpose.
For disposing of data on the hard disk drive, Lenovo provides the Secure Data Disposal™ tool. To download either application, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/support.
Note: Running the application will take a couple of hours.
If an Encryption solid state drive or a Disk Encryption hard disk drive is supported and installed in your computer, you...
(English) User Guide - Page 80
... factory default settings.
To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system operating system, do the following: 1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium (memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer, or insert the boot disc into the optical drive. 2. Turn off the computer and then turn it on. 3. When ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press...
(English) User Guide - Page 83
... setup information (a file with the extension .inf), you can use the Add New Hardware program (in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Not all device drivers can be reinstalled by use of this program. In the Add New Hardware program, when prompted for the device driver you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Then select the device driver...
(English) User Guide - Page 123
...on the hard disk drive, you also might need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. This topic will help you handle your computer with proper care and keep it in top working shape..
• "Installing a new operating system" on page 105 • "Installing device drivers" on page 107 • "ThinkPad Setup" on...
(English) User Guide - Page 124
... drive, and restart the computer. 7. Restore C:\SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation. 8. Install the Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. To do this, run SETUP.exe in C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\INTELINF\infinst_autol. 9. Install device drivers. See "Installing device drivers" on page 107.
Installing the registry patches for Windows 7 Go to http://www.lenovo...
(English) User Guide - Page 125
... to download and install the USB 3.0 driver after you reinstalled the Windows 7 operating system by doing the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. Find your model and display the driver links. 2. Select the USB 3.0 driver for the 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and extract it to your local hard
disk drive. 3. Double-click the Setup.exe file in the C:\DRIVERS\WIN\USB3...
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... the instructions in "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 65.
Note: If you cannot find the Supplement files, device drivers, and application software you need on your hard disk drive, or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers.
ThinkPad Setup
Your computer comes with the ThinkPad Setup program...
(English) User Guide - Page 139
...your computer. The UEFI BIOS translates the instructions from other software layers.
Your computer system board has a module called EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory. You can update the UEFI BIOS by starting your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running in the Windows environment.
In some instances when you add software, hardware, or a device driver, you...
(English) User Guide - Page 143
... all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on. - Make sure that your battery is charged and that you have the ac power connected. - Boot into ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings. - Restart the computer and start the recovery operation. - If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until
prompted...
(English) User Guide - Page 144
... your computer and then follow the instructions on the screen to install or update
necessary software.
Getting the latest drivers using System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your system up-to-date. Update packages are stored on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. Update packages can contain applications, device drivers, UEFI BIOS...
(English) User Guide - Page 154
... with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software. • Problem: The adapter stops working for no apparent reason. Solution: The network driver files might be corrupt or missing. Update the driver by referring to the above solution for the procedure to make sure that the correct device driver is installed. • Problem: If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you...
(English) User Guide - Page 166
...available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support
This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • User guides and manuals • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions
Calling Lenovo
If you have...
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... problem • Exact wording of any error messages • Hardware and software configuration information for your system
Telephone numbers For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone or refer to the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without...