E450 (ThinkPad) - Type 20DD
- 7 Read this first
- 8 Important safety information
- 9 Conditions that require immediate action
- 9 Service and upgrades
- 10 Power cords and power adapters
- 11 Extension cords and related devices
- 11 Plugs and outlets
- 11 Power supply statement
- 12 External devices
- 12 General battery notice
- 12 Notice for built-in rechargeable battery
- 13 Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery
- 13 Heat and product ventilation
- 14 Electrical current safety information
- 15 Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice
- 15 Using headphones or earphones
- 15 Additional safety information
- 17 Chapter 1. Product overview
- 17 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
- 17 Front view
- 19 Right-side view
- 20 Left-side view
- 22 Bottom view
- 22 Status indicators
- 24 Locating important product information
- 24 Machine type and model information
- 24 FCC ID and IC Certification information
- 25 Labels for the Windows operating systems
- 25 Computer features
- 26 Computer specifications
- 27 Operating environment
- 27 Lenovo programs
- 28 Accessing Lenovo programs
- 28 An introduction to Lenovo programs
- 31 Chapter 2. Using your computer
- 31 Registering your computer
- 31 Frequently asked questions
- 33 Getting help about the Windows operating system
- 33 Special keys
- 34 Function keys and key combinations
- 35 Windows key
- 35 ThinkPad pointing device
- 35 Using the ThinkPad pointing device
- 41 Trackpad touch gestures
- 42 Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
- 42 Replacing the cap of the TrackPoint pointing stick
- 43 Power management
- 43 Using the ac power
- 44 Checking the battery status
- 44 Charging the battery
- 44 Maximizing the battery life
- 45 Managing the battery power
- 45 Power-saving modes
- 46 Handling the battery
- 47 Connecting to the network
- 47 Ethernet connections
- 47 Wireless connections
- 50 Using an external display
- 50 Connecting an external display
- 51 Choosing a display mode
- 51 Changing display settings
- 51 Using audio features
- 52 Using the camera
- 53 Using a flash media card
- 55 Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer
- 55 Finding ThinkPad options
- 55 ThinkPad OneLink Dock
- 56 ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock
- 59 Chapter 4. You and your computer
- 59 Accessibility and comfort
- 59 Ergonomic information
- 60 Comfort
- 60 Accessibility information
- 63 Traveling with your computer
- 63 Travel tips
- 63 Travel accessories
- 65 Chapter 5. Security
- 65 Attaching a mechanical lock
- 65 Using passwords
- 65 Typing passwords
- 65 Power-on password
- 66 Supervisor password
- 68 Hard disk passwords
- 70 Hard disk security
- 70 Using the fingerprint reader
- 73 Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive
- 73 Using firewalls
- 73 Protecting data against viruses
- 75 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration
- 75 Installing a new operating system
- 75 Installing the Windows 7 operating system
- 76 Installing the Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system
- 77 Installing device drivers
- 77 Using the ThinkPad Setup program
- 78 Main menu
- 78 Config menu
- 82 Date and Time menu
- 82 Security menu
- 88 Startup menu
- 89 Restart menu
- 89 Updating your system UEFI BIOS
- 91 Chapter 7. Preventing problems
- 91 General tips for preventing problems
- 92 Making sure device drivers are current
- 93 Taking care of your computer
- 94 Cleaning the cover of your computer
- 97 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems
- 97 Diagnosing problems
- 97 Troubleshooting
- 97 Computer stops responding
- 98 Spills on the keyboard
- 98 Error messages
- 100 Errors without messages
- 101 Beep errors
- 102 Memory module problems
- 102 Networking problems
- 104 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
- 105 Problems with the display and multimedia devices
- 110 Fingerprint reader problems
- 110 Battery and power problems
- 113 Problems with drives and other storage devices
- 114 A software problem
- 114 Problems with ports and connectors
- 115 Chapter 9. Recovery overview
- 115 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
- 115 Creating and using a recovery media
- 116 Performing backup and recovery operations
- 117 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 118 Creating and using a rescue medium
- 119 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
- 120 Solving recovery problems
- 120 Recovery overview for the Windows 8.1 operating systems
- 120 Refreshing your computer
- 121 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
- 121 Using the advanced startup options
- 121 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start
- 121 Creating and using recovery media
- 123 Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system
- 123 Resetting your computer
- 123 Using advanced startup options
- 123 Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start
- 123 Creating and using a recovery USB drive
- 125 Chapter 10. Replacing devices
- 125 Static electricity prevention
- 125 Replacing the coin-cell battery
- 128 Replacing the storage drive
- 132 Replacing the memory module
- 135 Replacing the keyboard
- 143 Chapter 11. Getting support
- 143 Before you contact Lenovo
- 143 Getting help and service
- 144 Using diagnostic programs
- 144 Lenovo Support Web site
- 144 Calling Lenovo
- 145 Purchasing additional services
- 147 Appendix A. Regulatory information
- 147 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
- 147 Wireless related information
- 148 Wireless-radio compliance information
- 149 Locating wireless regulatory notices
- 149 Certification related information
- 149 Export classification notice
- 149 Electronic emission notices
- 149 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
- 150 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
- 150 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
- 150 German Class B compliance statement
- 151 Korea Class B compliance statement
- 151 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
- 151 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase
- 151 Japan notice for ac power cord
- 152 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
- 152 Eurasian compliance mark
- 152 Brazil audio notice
- 153 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information
- 153 Important WEEE information
- 153 Japan recycling statements
- 154 Recycling information for Brazil
- 155 Battery recycling information for the European Union
- 156 Battery recycling information for Taiwan
- 156 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
- 156 Recycling information for China
- 157 Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
- 157 European Union RoHS
- 157 Turkish RoHS
- 157 Ukraine RoHS
- 157 India RoHS
- 158 China RoHS
- 159 Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information
- 161 Appendix E. Notices
- 162 Trademarks