T420si Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 4170
- 5 About this manual
- 7 Contents
- 9 Overview of Access Connections
- 9 Introducing Access Connections
- 9 Basic view and Advanced view
- 11 Basic information
- 13 Using Access Connections
- 13 Tips for connecting to the Internet
- 14 Other tips
- 15 Connecting to the Internet
- 15 Connecting to the Internet from Basic view
- 16 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless LAN
- 17 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless WAN
- 18 Connecting to the Internet via a WiMAX network
- 19 Connection through other network devices
- 20 Connecting to the Internet from Advanced view
- 20 Creating a location profile
- 22 Connecting to the Internet by selecting a location profile
- 23 Switching locations automatically
- 24 Connecting to the Internet from the Access Connections icon or the Fn+F5 On-Screen Display
- 26 Viewing the connection status
- 29 Troubleshooting
- 31 Advanced information
- 33 Using Access Connections
- 33 Tips for connecting to the Internet
- 34 Tips for using a location profile
- 35 Other tips
- 37 Connecting to the Internet
- 38 Connecting to the Internet from Advanced view
- 39 Connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN and a wireless LAN
- 43 Connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN
- 45 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless LAN
- 48 Connecting to the Internet via a wired broadband
- 49 Connecting to the Internet via a dial-up connection
- 51 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless WAN
- 53 Connecting to the Internet via a WiMAX network
- 55 Switching locations automatically
- 56 Connecting to the Internet from the Access Connections icon or the Fn+F5 On-Screen Display
- 58 Viewing the connection status
- 60 Specifying security settings for a wireless LAN
- 60 Using Static WEP keys
- 60 Using Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)
- 61 Using IEEE 802.1x Authentication
- 64 Using 802.1x - EAP Cisco (LEAP)
- 66 Using 802.1x - EAP Cisco (EAP-FAST)
- 68 Using Windows to Configure Wireless Network
- 68 Specifying additional settings to a location profile
- 70 Managing a location profile
- 71 Importing or exporting location profiles
- 73 Introducing a wireless WAN connection
- 73 Using a wireless WAN connection from Access Connections
- 73 Activating the integrated wireless WAN card
- 74 Using a PIN code
- 76 Sending and receiving a text message
- 77 Going to the Web site of the service provider
- 79 Configuring Access Connections
- 79 Configuring settings
- 79 Global settings for network
- 81 Global settings for notifications
- 82 User preferences
- 83 Problem solving
- 83 Diagnostics
- 84 Troubleshooting
- 86 Getting help and support
- 89 Appendix A. Command line interface
- 91 Appendix B. Windows user account
- 93 Notices
- 94 Trademarks
- 95 Index
- 5 Contents
- 7 Chapter 1. English
- 7 Who should read this guide
- 7 Additional information
- 7 Introduction
- 8 Before you install Rescue and Recovery
- 8 Installing Rescue and Recovery
- 9 Using Rescue and Recovery in the Windows environment
- 9 Accessing Rescue and Recovery in the Windows environment
- 9 Setting Rescue and Recovery preferences
- 9 Scheduling
- 10 Password protecting backup files
- 10 Rescue and Recovery features
- 10 Backup features
- 11 Restore features
- 11 Advanced features
- 13 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 13 Accessing the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 13 Rescue and Recovery workspace features
- 14 Using the Client Security Solution with Rescue and Recovery
- 19 Rescue and Recovery passwords and passphrases
- 20 Setting backup preferences using the Client Security Setup Wizard
- 20 More information about the Client Security Solution
- 23 Chapter 2. Français
- 39 Chapter 3. Deutsch
- 55 Chapter 4. Italiano
- 71 Chapter 5. Español
- 87 Chapter 6. Dansk
- 103 Chapter 7. Nederlands
- 119 Chapter 8. Suomi
- 135 Chapter 9. Norsk
- 149 Chapter 10. Svenska
- 165 Chapter 11. Português do Brasil
- 181 Chapter 12. Português
- 197 Chapter 13. Japanese
- 215 Chapter 14. Korean
- 231 Chapter 15. Simplified Chinese
- 243 Chapter 16. Traditional Chinese
- 255 Appendix. Notices
- 256 Trademarks
- 5 Contents
- 7 Chapter 1. English
- 7 Who should read this guide
- 7 Additional information
- 7 Client Security Solution components
- 8 Before you install the Client Security Solution
- 8 Setting up the Client Security Solution
- 8 Downloading and installing the Client Security Solution
- 9 Opening the Client Security Setup Wizard
- 9 Using the Client Security Solution
- 9 Client Security Solution features
- 9 Basic features
- 10 Advanced features
- 11 Using the Client Security Solution with Rescue and Recovery
- 16 Rescue and Recovery passwords and passphrases
- 17 Setting backup preferences using the Client Security Setup Wizard
- 17 More information about the Client Security Solution
- 19 Chapter 2. Français
- 31 Chapter 3. Deutsch
- 43 Chapter 4. Italiano
- 55 Chapter 5. EspañoI
- 67 Chapter 6. Dansk
- 79 Chapter 7. Nederlands
- 91 Chapter 8. Suomi
- 103 Chapter 9. Norsk
- 115 Chapter 10. Svenska
- 127 Chapter 11. Português do Brasil
- 139 Chapter 12. Português
- 151 Chapter 13. Japanese
- 165 Chapter 14. Korean
- 177 Chapter 15. Simplified Chinese
- 187 Chapter 16. Traditional Chinese
- 197 Appendix. Notices
- 198 Trademarks
- 7 Read this first
- 8 Important safety information
- 9 Conditions that require immediate action
- 9 Safety guidelines
- 17 Chapter 1. Product overview
- 17 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
- 18 Front view
- 21 Right-side view
- 22 Left-side view
- 23 Bottom view
- 25 Rear View
- 26 Status indicators
- 29 Locating important product information
- 29 Machine type and model label
- 30 FCC ID and IC Certification number label
- 31 Certificate of Authenticity label
- 31 Features
- 33 Specifications
- 33 Operating environment
- 34 ThinkVantage Technologies and software
- 34 Accessing applications in Windows 7
- 36 Access Connections
- 36 Active Protection System
- 36 Client Security Solution
- 37 Fingerprint Software
- 37 Lenovo Solution Center
- 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
- 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
- 38 Message Center Plus
- 38 Password Manager
- 38 Power Manager
- 38 Presentation Director
- 39 Product Recovery
- 39 Rescue and Recovery
- 39 SimpleTap
- 39 System Update
- 39 ThinkVantage GPS
- 40 ThinkVantage Productivity Center
- 41 Chapter 2. Using your computer
- 41 Register your computer
- 41 Frequently asked questions
- 43 Special keys and buttons
- 43 ThinkVantage button
- 43 Numeric keypad
- 44 Function key combinations
- 48 Volume and mute buttons
- 49 Windows key and Application key
- 50 Using the UltraNav pointing device
- 50 Using the TrackPoint pointing device
- 52 Using the touch pad
- 53 Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
- 53 Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
- 54 Touch panel
- 54 Power management
- 55 Checking battery status
- 55 Using the ac power adapter
- 56 Charging the battery
- 56 Maximizing battery life
- 56 Managing your battery power
- 56 Power-saving modes
- 58 Handling the battery
- 59 Connecting to the network
- 59 Ethernet connections
- 59 Wireless connections
- 67 Using a projector or external display
- 67 Changing display settings
- 68 Connecting a projector or external display
- 72 Setting up a presentation
- 73 Using dual displays
- 75 Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature
- 75 Using audio features
- 76 Using an integrated camera
- 77 Using the ThinkLight feature
- 77 Using the optical drive
- 77 Using the media card reader
- 78 Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
- 78 Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card or a smart card
- 81 Chapter 3. You and your computer
- 81 Accessibility and comfort
- 81 Ergonomic information
- 82 Adjusting your computer to fit you
- 83 Accessibility information
- 83 FullScreen Magnifier function
- 84 Traveling with your computer
- 84 Travel tips
- 84 Travel accessories
- 87 Chapter 4. Security
- 87 Attaching a mechanical lock
- 87 Using passwords
- 88 Passwords and sleep (standby) mode
- 88 Typing passwords
- 88 Power-on password
- 89 Hard disk passwords
- 91 Supervisor password
- 93 Hard disk security
- 94 Setting the security chip
- 95 Using a fingerprint reader
- 98 Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state
- 98 Using and understanding firewalls
- 99 Protecting data against viruses
- 101 Chapter 5. Recovery overview
- 101 Creating and using recovery media
- 102 Creating recovery media
- 102 Using recovery media
- 103 Performing backup and recovery operations
- 103 Performing a backup operation
- 103 Performing a recovery operation
- 104 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 105 Creating and using a rescue medium
- 105 Creating a rescue medium
- 105 Using a rescue medium
- 106 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
- 107 Solving recovery problems
- 109 Chapter 6. Replacing devices
- 109 Static electricity prevention
- 109 Replacing memory
- 112 Replacing the backup battery
- 113 Replacing the battery
- 115 Replacing the hard disk drive
- 118 Replacing the keyboard
- 123 Replacing the mSATA solid state drive
- 126 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX conne
- 135 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for Wireless WAN
- 139 Replacing the SIM card
- 140 Replacing the solid state drive
- 145 Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
- 145 Finding ThinkPad options
- 145 Using the Serial Ultrabay Slim
- 145 Replacing the device
- 146 Performing a hot swap
- 147 Performing a warm swap
- 149 Inserting the hard disk drive into the adapter
- 151 Inserting the hard disk drive adapter into the bay
- 152 ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3,
- 152 Front view
- 155 Rear view
- 158 Attaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Doc
- 160 Detaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Doc
- 162 Security feature
- 164 Using the system lock key
- 165 Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
- 165 Installing a new operating system
- 165 Before you begin
- 166 Installing Windows 7
- 167 Installing Windows Vista
- 168 Installing Windows XP
- 171 Installing device drivers
- 171 Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
- 171 Installing the driver for USB 3.0
- 171 Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- 173 ThinkPad Setup
- 174 Config menu
- 175 Date and time menu
- 175 Security menu
- 176 Startup menu
- 178 Restart menu
- 178 ThinkPad Setup items
- 188 Updating your system UEFI BIOS
- 188 Using system management
- 188 System management
- 189 Setting management features
- 191 Chapter 9. Preventing problems
- 191 General tips for preventing problems
- 192 Making sure device drivers are current
- 192 Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
- 192 Getting the latest drivers using System Update
- 193 Taking care of your computer
- 194 Cleaning the cover of your computer
- 197 Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
- 197 Diagnosing problems
- 198 Troubleshooting
- 198 Computer stops responding
- 199 Spills on the keyboard
- 199 Error messages
- 201 Errors without messages
- 202 Beep errors
- 203 Memory problems
- 203 Networking
- 207 Keyboard and other pointing devices
- 209 Display and multimedia devices
- 218 Fingerprint reader problems
- 219 Battery and power
- 222 Drives and other storage devices
- 224 Software problems
- 225 Ports and connectors
- 225 Universal Serial Bus problems
- 225 A docking station or port replicator problem
- 227 Chapter 11. Getting support
- 227 Before you contact Lenovo
- 227 Register your computer
- 227 Download system updates
- 227 Record information
- 228 Getting help and service
- 228 Using diagnostic programs
- 228 Lenovo Support Web site
- 228 Calling Lenovo
- 229 Purchasing additional services
- 231 Appendix A. Regulatory information
- 231 Wireless related information
- 232 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
- 233 Locating wireless regulatory notices
- 234 Export classification notice
- 234 Electronic emission notices
- 234 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
- 234 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
- 234 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility
- 235 German Class B compliance statement
- 235 Korea Class B compliance statement
- 236 Japanese VCCI Class B statement
- 236 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the pow
- 236 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
- 237 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
- 237 Important WEEE Information
- 237 Japan recycling statements
- 238 Battery recycling information for Brazil
- 238 Battery recycling information for Taiwan
- 239 Battery recycling information for European Union
- 239 Battery recycling information for United States and Canada
- 241 Appendix C. Notices
- 242 Trademarks
- 243 Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
- 243 China RoHS
- 243 Turkish RoHS
- 243 Ukraine RoHS
- 244 India RoHS
- 5 About this manual
- 7 Contents
- 9 Overview of Access Connections
- 9 Introducing Access Connections
- 9 Basic view and Advanced view
- 11 Basic information
- 13 Using Access Connections
- 13 Tips for connecting to the Internet
- 14 Other tips
- 15 Connecting to the Internet
- 15 Connecting to the Internet from Basic view
- 16 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless LAN
- 17 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless WAN
- 18 Connecting to the Internet via a WiMAX network
- 19 Connection through other network devices
- 20 Connecting to the Internet from Advanced view
- 20 Creating a location profile
- 22 Connecting to the Internet by selecting a location profile
- 23 Switching locations automatically
- 24 Connecting to the Internet from Access Connections Gadget
- 24 Connecting to the Internet from the Access Connections icon or the Fn+F5 On-Screen Display
- 26 Viewing the connection status
- 29 Troubleshooting
- 31 Advanced information
- 33 Using Access Connections
- 33 Tips for connecting to the Internet
- 34 Tips for using a location profile
- 35 Other tips
- 37 Connecting to the Internet
- 38 Connecting to the Internet from Advanced view
- 39 Connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN and a wireless LAN
- 43 Connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN
- 45 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless LAN
- 47 Connecting to the Internet via a wired broadband
- 48 Connecting to the Internet via a dial-up connection
- 50 Connecting to the Internet via a wireless WAN
- 52 Connecting to the Internet via a WiMAX network
- 54 Switching locations automatically
- 55 Connecting to the Internet from Access Connections Gadget
- 55 Connecting to the Internet from the Access Connections icon or the Fn+F5 On-Screen Display
- 57 Viewing the connection status
- 60 Specifying security settings for a wireless LAN
- 60 Using Static WEP keys
- 60 Using Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)
- 61 Using 802.1x or other security
- 63 Specifying additional settings to a location profile
- 65 Managing a location profile
- 66 Importing or exporting location profiles
- 67 Introducing a wireless WAN connection
- 67 Using a wireless WAN connection from Access Connections
- 67 Activating the integrated wireless WAN card
- 68 Using a PIN code
- 70 Sending and receiving a text message
- 71 Going to the Web site of the service provider
- 73 Configuring Access Connections
- 73 Configuring settings
- 73 Global settings for network
- 75 Global settings for notifications
- 76 User preferences
- 77 Problem solving
- 77 Diagnostics
- 78 Troubleshooting
- 80 Getting help and support
- 81 Appendix A. Command line interface
- 83 Appendix B. Windows user account
- 85 Notices
- 86 Trademarks
- 87 Index