W520 Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 4270
- 7 Read this first
- 8 Important safety information
- 9 Conditions that require immediate action
- 9 Safety guidelines
- 19 Chapter 1. Product Overview
- 19 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
- 20 Front view
- 24 Right-side view
- 26 Left-side view
- 28 Bottom view
- 30 Rear view
- 32 Status indicators
- 35 Locating important product information
- 35 Machine type and model label
- 36 FCC ID and IC Certification number label
- 37 Certificate of Authenticity label
- 38 Features
- 39 Specifications
- 40 Operating environment
- 40 ThinkVantage Technologies and software
- 41 Accessing applications in Windows 7
- 42 Access Connections
- 42 Active Protection System
- 43 Client Security Solution
- 43 Color Sensor Utility
- 43 Fingerprint Software
- 43 Lenovo Solution Center
- 44 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
- 44 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
- 44 Message Center Plus
- 45 Password Manager
- 45 Power Manager
- 45 Recovery Media
- 45 Presentation Director
- 45 Rescue and Recovery
- 46 SimpleTap
- 46 System Update
- 46 ThinkVantage GPS
- 46 ThinkVantage Productivity Center
- 47 Chapter 2. Using your computer
- 47 Register your computer
- 47 Frequently asked questions
- 49 Special keys and buttons
- 49 ThinkVantage button
- 50 Numeric keypad
- 51 Function key combinations
- 54 Volume and mute buttons
- 56 Windows key and Application key
- 57 Using the UltraNav pointing device
- 58 Using the TrackPoint pointing device
- 59 Using the touch pad
- 60 Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
- 60 Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
- 61 Touch panel
- 62 Power management
- 62 Checking battery status
- 62 Using the ac power adapter
- 63 Charging the battery
- 63 Maximizing battery life
- 63 Managing your battery power
- 63 Power-saving modes
- 65 Handling the battery
- 67 Connecting to the network
- 67 Ethernet connections
- 67 Wireless connections
- 75 Using the built-in modem
- 95 Presentations and multimedia
- 95 Changing display settings
- 96 Connecting a projector or external display
- 100 Setting up a presentation
- 101 Using dual displays
- 102 Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature
- 103 Using a color profile
- 103 Using audio features
- 104 Using an integrated camera
- 105 Using the ThinkLight feature
- 105 Using the optical drive
- 105 Using the media card reader
- 106 Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
- 107 Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
- 109 Chapter 3. You and your computer
- 109 Accessibility and comfort
- 109 Ergonomic information
- 110 Adjusting your computer to fit you
- 111 Accessibility information
- 111 FullScreen Magnifier function
- 112 Traveling with your computer
- 112 Travel tips
- 112 Travel accessories
- 115 Chapter 4. Security
- 115 Attaching a mechanical lock
- 115 Using passwords
- 116 Passwords and sleep (standby) mode
- 116 Typing passwords
- 116 Power-on password
- 117 Hard disk passwords
- 119 Supervisor password
- 121 Hard disk security
- 122 Setting the security chip
- 123 Using a fingerprint reader
- 127 Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state
- 127 Using and understanding firewalls
- 127 Protecting data against viruses
- 129 Chapter 5. Recovery overview
- 129 Creating and using recovery media
- 130 Creating recovery media
- 130 Using recovery media
- 131 Performing backup and recovery operations
- 131 Performing a backup operation
- 131 Performing a recovery operation
- 132 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 133 Creating and using a rescue medium
- 133 Creating a rescue medium
- 134 Using a rescue medium
- 134 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
- 135 Solving recovery problems
- 137 Chapter 6. Replacing devices
- 137 Static electricity prevention
- 137 Replacing the battery
- 142 Replacing the backup battery
- 144 Replacing the hard disk drive
- 148 Replacing the keyboard
- 153 Replacing memory
- 153 Replacing memory (T520 and T520i)
- 157 Increasing or replacing memory (W520)
- 166 Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive
- 169 Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
- 178 Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
- 182 Replacing the SIM card
- 184 Replacing the solid state drive
- 188 Replacing the Ultrabay device
- 189 Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
- 189 Finding ThinkPad options
- 189 Using the serial Ultrabay enhanced
- 189 Performing a hot swap
- 190 Performing a warm swap
- 192 Inserting the hard disk drive into the adapter
- 194 Inserting the hard disk drive adapter into the bay
- 195 ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3,
- 196 Front view
- 199 Rear view
- 203 Attaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Doc
- 206 Detaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Doc
- 208 Security feature
- 210 Using the system lock key
- 211 Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
- 211 Installing a new operating system
- 211 Before you begin
- 212 Installing Windows 7
- 213 Installing Windows Vista
- 214 Installing Windows XP
- 217 Installing device drivers
- 217 Installing the driver for 4-in-1 media card reader
- 217 Installing the driver for USB 3.0
- 217 Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- 219 ThinkPad Setup
- 220 Config menu
- 221 Date and time menu
- 221 Security menu
- 222 Startup menu
- 224 Restart menu
- 224 ThinkPad Setup items
- 234 Updating your system UEFI BIOS
- 235 Using system management
- 235 System management
- 236 Setting management features
- 239 Chapter 9. Preventing problems
- 239 General tips for preventing problems
- 240 Making sure device drivers are current
- 240 Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
- 240 Getting the latest drivers using System Update
- 240 Taking care of your computer
- 243 Cleaning the cover of your computer
- 245 Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
- 245 Diagnosing problems
- 246 Troubleshooting
- 246 Computer stops responding
- 247 Spills on the keyboard
- 247 Error messages
- 249 Errors without messages
- 250 Beep errors
- 251 Memory problems
- 251 Modem and networking
- 258 Keyboard and other pointing devices
- 259 Display and multimedia devices
- 269 Fingerprint reader problems
- 269 Battery and power
- 273 Drives and other storage devices
- 275 Software problems
- 275 Ports and connectors
- 277 Chapter 11. Getting support
- 277 Before you contact Lenovo
- 277 Register your computer
- 277 Download system updates
- 277 Record information
- 278 Getting help and service
- 278 Using diagnostic programs
- 278 Lenovo Support Web site
- 278 Calling Lenovo
- 279 Purchasing additional services
- 281 Appendix A. Regulatory information
- 281 Wireless related information
- 282 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
- 283 Locating wireless regulatory notices
- 283 Export classification notice
- 283 Electronic emission notices
- 284 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
- 284 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
- 284 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility
- 285 German Class B compliance statement
- 285 Korea Class B compliance statement
- 285 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
- 285 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the pow
- 286 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
- 287 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
- 287 Important WEEE Information
- 287 Battery recycling information for Japan
- 288 Battery recycling information for Brazil
- 288 Battery recycling information for Taiwan
- 289 Battery recycling information for European Union
- 289 Battery recycling information for United States and Canada
- 291 Appendix C. Notices
- 292 Trademarks
- 293 Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
- 293 China RoHS
- 293 Turkish RoHS
- 293 Ukraine RoHS
- 294 India RoHS
