Document Outline

• Read this first
  • Important safety information
    • Conditions that require immediate action
    • Safety guidelines
• Chapter 1. Product overview
  • Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
    • Front view
    • Right-side view
    • Left-side view
    • Bottom view
    • Rear view
    • Status indicators
  • Locating important product information
    • Machine type and model label
    • FCC ID and IC Certification number label
    • Certificate of Authenticity label
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Operating environment
  • Lenovo programs
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
    • An introduction to Lenovo programs
• Chapter 2. Using your computer
  • Registering your computer
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Using the multi-touch screen
  • Special keys
    • ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys
    • ThinkPad Edge E531 special keys
  • Using the ThinkPad pointing device
  • Power management
    • Checking the battery status
    • Using the ac power adapter
    • Charging the battery
    • Maximizing the battery life
    • Managing the power plans
    • Power-saving modes
    • Handling the battery
  • Connecting to the network
    • Ethernet connections
    • Wireless connections
  • Presentations and multimedia
    • Changing display settings
    • Using an external monitor
    • Using a projector
    • Using the Extend desktop function
  • Using audio features
  • Using the integrated camera
  • Using the optical drive
  • Using a flash media card
    • Inserting a flash media card
    • Removing a flash media card
• Chapter 3. You and your computer
  • Accessibility and comfort
    • Ergonomic information
    • Comfort
    • Accessibility information
  • Traveling with your computer
    • Travel tips
    • Travel accessories
• Chapter 4. Security
  • Attaching a mechanical lock
  • Using passwords
    • Passwords and sleep mode
    • Typing passwords
    • Power-on password
    • Hard disk passwords
    • Supervisor password
  • Hard disk security
  • Using the fingerprint reader
  • Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive
  • Using firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
• Chapter 5. Recovery overview
  • Recovery overview for Windows 7 models
    • Creating and using a recovery media
    • Performing backup and recovery operations
    • Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace
    • Creating and using a rescue medium
    • Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
    • Solving recovery problems
  • Recovery overview for Windows 8 models
• Chapter 6. Replacing devices
  • Static electricity prevention
  • Replacing the battery
  • Replacing the SIM card
  • Replacing the keyboard
    • ThinkPad Edge E431
    • ThinkPad Edge E531
  • Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
  • Replacing the optical drive
    • ThinkPad Edge E431
    • ThinkPad Edge E531
  • Replacing a wireless LAN card
  • Replacing a wireless WAN card
  • Replacing a memory module
  • Replacing the backup battery
• Chapter 7. Advanced configuration
  • Installing a new operating system
    • Before you begin
    • Installing the Windows 7 operating system
    • Installing the Windows 8 operating system
  • Installing device drivers
    • Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
    • Installing the driver for USB 3.0 on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Installing other drivers and software on the Windows 7 operating system
  • ThinkPad Setup
    • Main menu
    • Config menu
    • Date/Time menu
    • Security menu
    • Startup menu
    • Restart menu
    • Updating your system UEFI BIOS
• Chapter 8. Preventing problems
  • General tips for preventing problems
  • Making sure device drivers are current
  • Taking care of your computer
    • Cleaning the cover of your computer
• Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Troubleshooting
    • Computer stops responding
    • Spills on the keyboard
    • Error messages
    • Errors without messages
    • Beep errors
    • Memory module problems
    • Networking problems
    • Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
    • Problems with the display and multimedia devices
    • Fingerprint reader problems
    • Battery and power problems
    • Problems with drives and other storage devices
    • A software problem
    • A USB problem
• Chapter 10. Getting support
  • Before you contact Lenovo
  • Getting help and service
    • Using diagnostic programs
    • Lenovo Support Web site
    • Calling Lenovo
    • Finding ThinkPad options
  • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. Regulatory information
  • Wireless related information
    • Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
    • Locating wireless regulatory notices
  • Export classification notice
  • Electronic emission notices
    • Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
    • Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
    • European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
    • German Class B compliance statement
    • Korea 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
    • Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
• Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
  • 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
• Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
• Appendix D. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
  • European Union RoHS
  • China RoHS
  • Turkish RoHS
  • Ukraine RoHS
  • India RoHS