ThinkPad User Guide

ThinkPad User Guide

Using Your ThinkPad
Enhancing Your Computer
Advanced Configuration
FAQ
Replacing Devices
Safety & Compliance

Product overview

Computer controls, connectors, and indicators

Front view
Left-side view
Right-side view
Bottom view
Status indicators

Important product information

Machine type and model information
FCC ID and IC Certification number
Labels for the Windows operating systems

Computer features
Computer specifications
Operating environment

Lenovo programs

Accessing Lenovo programs
An introduction to Lenovo programs

Using your computer

Registering your computer
Frequently asked questions
Using the multi-touch screen
Using the special keys

Using the ThinkPad pointing device

ThinkPad pointing device overview
Using the TrackPoint pointing device
Using the trackpad
Using the trackpad touch gestures
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
Replacing the cap on the pointing stick

Power management

Using the ac power adapter
Using the battery
Managing the battery power
Power-saving modes

Cabled Ethernet connections

Wireless connections

Using the wireless-LAN connection
Using the wireless-WAN connection
Using the Bluetooth connection
Using the NFC devices
Using the Airplane mode

Using audio features
Using the cameras
Using a media card or a smart card
Using an external display
Traveling with your computer
Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system

Accessibility, ergonomic, and maintenance information

Accessibility information
Ergonomic information
Cleaning and maintenance

Finding ThinkPad options

ThinkPad Basic Docking Station, ThinkPad Pro Docking Station, and ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station

Locating controls, connectors, and indicators
Attaching your computer to a docking station
Detaching your computer from a docking station
Guidelines on connecting multiple external displays

Security

Using passwords

Passwords introduction
Setting, changing, or removing a password

Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Using the fingerprint reader
Deleting data from your storage drive
Using firewalls
Protecting data against viruses

Installing the Windows 10 operating system

Installing device drivers

Using the ThinkPad Setup program

Configuring ThinkPad Setup
Changing the startup sequence
Updating the UEFI BIOS

BIOS menu

Main menu
Config menu
Date/Time menu
Security menu
Startup menu
Restart menu

Using system management

Recovery information

Resetting your computer
Using advanced startup options
Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start
Creating and using a recovery USB drive

General tips for preventing problems

Diagnosing problems

Troubleshooting

Computer stops responding
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
Beep errors
Memory module problems
Ethernet problems
Wireless-LAN problem
Wireless-WAN problem
Bluetooth problem
ThinkPad pointing device problems
Keyboard problems
Computer screen problems
External monitor problems
Audio problems
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery problems
ac power adapter problem
Power problems
Power button problem
Boot problems
Sleep and hibernation problems
Hard disk drive problems
Solid-state drive problem
Software problem
USB problem
Docking station problem

Getting support

Before you contact Lenovo

Getting help and service

Lenovo Support Web site
Calling Lenovo

Purchasing additional services

Customer Replaceable Units

Static electricity prevention

Disabling the built-in battery

Replacing the removable battery

Replacing the nano-SIM card

Replacing the base cover assembly

Replacing a memory module

Replacing the internal storage drive

Replacing a wireless-WAN card

Replacing the keyboard

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Important safety information

Read this first
Important information about using your computer
Conditions that require immediate action
Service and upgrades
Power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
External devices
General battery notice
Notice for removable rechargeable battery
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery
Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery
Heat and product ventilation
Electrical current safety information
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice
Using headphones or earphones
Choking hazard notice
Plastic bag notice
Glass parts notice

Regulatory information

Certification-related information

Wireless-related information

Wireless interoperability
Usage environment and your health
Locating the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Wireless-radio compliance information
Locating wireless regulatory notices

TCO certification
Export classification notice

Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
European Union conformity
German Class B compliance statement
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
Japan notice for ac power cord
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan

Eurasian compliance mark
Brazil audio notice

WEEE and recycling statements of countries and regions

General recycling information
Important WEEE information
Japan recycling statements
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
Recycling information for China

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive of countries and regions

ENERGY STAR model information

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