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P50s Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 20FK
P50s Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 20FK
(English) User Guide - ThinkPad P50s, T560
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 removable rechargeable battery
13 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
21 Left-side view
23 Bottom view
24 Status indicators
25 Locating important product information
25 Machine type and model
25 FCC ID and IC Certification number
26 Labels for the Windows operating systems
27 Features
28 Specifications
29 Operating environment
29 Lenovo programs
29 Accessing Lenovo programs
30 An introduction to Lenovo programs
33 Chapter 2. Using your computer
33 Registering your computer
33 Frequently asked questions
35 Getting help about the Windows operating system
35 Using the multi-touch screen
38 Special keys
41 ThinkPad pointing device
41 TrackPoint pointing device
42 Trackpad
43 Trackpad touch gestures
44 Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
44 Replacing the cap of the pointing stick
45 Power management
45 Using the ac power adapter
46 Using the battery
49 Managing the power plan
49 Power-saving modes
50 Connecting to the network
50 Ethernet connections
50 Wireless connections
52 Using an external display
53 Connecting an external display
53 Choosing a display mode
54 Changing display settings
54 Using audio features
54 Using the camera
55 Using a media card or a smart card
59 Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer
59 Finding ThinkPad options
59 ThinkPad docking stations
59 Locating controls and connectors on the ThinkPad docking stations
65 Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
66 Detaching a ThinkPad docking station
66 Guidelines on connecting multiple external displays to a docking station
68 Security features
69 Chapter 4. You and your computer
69 Accessibility and comfort
69 Ergonomic information
70 Comfort
70 Accessibility information
73 Traveling with your computer
73 Travel tips
73 Travel accessories
75 Chapter 5. Security
75 Using passwords
75 Typing passwords
75 Power-on password
76 Supervisor password
77 Hard disk passwords
79 Hard disk security
80 Setting the security chip
81 Using the fingerprint reader
84 Notice on deleting data from your storage drive
85 Using firewalls
85 Protecting data against viruses
87 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration
87 Installing a new operating system
87 Installing the Windows 7 operating system
88 Installing the Windows 10 operating system
89 Installing device drivers
89 Using the ThinkPad Setup program
90 Main menu
90 Config menu
96 Date/Time menu
96 Security menu
101 Startup menu
102 Restart menu
103 Updating the UEFI BIOS
103 Using system management
104 Setting management features
107 Chapter 7. Preventing problems
107 General tips for preventing problems
108 Making sure device drivers are up-to-date
109 Taking care of your computer
110 Cleaning the cover of your computer
113 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems
113 Diagnosing problems
113 Troubleshooting
113 Computer stops responding
114 Spills on the keyboard
114 Error messages
116 Beep errors
117 Memory module problems
117 Networking problems
119 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
120 Problems with the display and multimedia devices
125 Fingerprint reader problems
125 Battery and power problems
128 Problems with drives and other storage devices
128 A software problem
129 Problems with ports and connectors
131 Chapter 9. Recovery overview
131 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
131 Creating and using a recovery media
132 Performing backup and recovery operations
133 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
134 Creating and using a rescue medium
135 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
135 Solving recovery problems
136 Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system
136 Resetting your computer
136 Using advanced startup options
136 Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start
137 Creating and using a recovery USB drive
139 Chapter 10. Replacing devices
139 Static electricity prevention
139 Disabling the built-in battery
140 Replacing the removable battery
141 Installing or replacing the micro SIM card
143 Replacing the keyboard
148 Replacing the base cover assembly
150 Replacing a memory module
151 Replacing the storage-drive stabilizer bar
152 Replacing the internal storage drive
156 Replacing the coin-cell battery
158 Replacing the dc-in cable assembly
160 Replacing the wireless-WAN card
163 Chapter 11. Getting support
163 Before you contact Lenovo
163 Getting help and service
164 Using diagnostic programs
164 Lenovo Support Web site
164 Calling Lenovo
165 Purchasing additional services
167 Appendix A. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system
169 Appendix B. Regulatory information
169 Wireless related information
170 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
171 Wireless-radio compliance information
171 Locating wireless regulatory notices
171 Certification related information
172 Export classification notice
172 Electronic emission notices
172 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
172 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
173 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive or Radio Equipment Directive
173 German Class B compliance statement
174 Korea Class B compliance statement
174 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
174 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase
174 Japan notice for ac power cord
174 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
174 Eurasian compliance mark
174 Brazil audio notice
175 Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements
175 Important WEEE information
175 Japan recycling statements
176 Recycling information for Brazil
177 Battery recycling information for the European Union
178 Battery recycling information for Taiwan
178 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
178 Recycling information for China
179 Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
179 European Union RoHS
179 Turkish RoHS
179 Ukraine RoHS
179 India RoHS
180 China RoHS
181 Taiwan RoHS
183 Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
185 Appendix F. Notices
186 Trademarks