Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad E550 User Manual

Contents
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . .
Power cords and power adapters . . . . .
Extension cords and related devices . . . . . ix
Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . ix
External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General battery notice . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice for removable rechargeable battery . . .
Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery . . xi
Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . xi
Electrical current safety information
Laser safety information . . . . . . . . .
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice . . . . .
Using headphones or earphones. . . . . .
Additional safety information . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front view for models with a 2D camera . . . .
Front view for models with a 3D camera . . . .
Right-side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left-side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating important product information . . . . .
Machine type and model information . . . .
FCC ID and IC Certification information . . .
Labels for the Windows operating systems . .
Computer features . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer specifications . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Lenovo programs . . . . . . .
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . .
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 17
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently asked questions
Getting help about the Windows operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ThinkPad pointing device . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the ThinkPad pointing device
Trackpad touch gestures . . . . . . . . .
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device . .
Replacing the cap of pointing stick . . . . .
Power management
Using the ac power . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the battery status . . . . . . . .
Charging the battery
Maximizing the battery life . . . . . . . .
x Managing the battery power . . . . . . .
x Power-saving modes . . . . . . . . . .
x Handling the battery. . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet connections . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless connections . . . . . . . . . .
Using an external display . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting an external display . . . . . .
Choosing a display mode
Changing display settings . . . . . . . .
Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the optical drive
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Inserting a flash media card . . . . . . . .
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Removing a flash media card . . . . . . .
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Finding ThinkPad options . . . . . . . . . .
ThinkPad OneLink Dock . . . . . . . . . . .
ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. You and your computer . . 45
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . .
Ergonomic information. . . . . . . . . .
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessibility information . . . . . . . . .
Traveling with your computer . . . . . . . . .
Travel tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Travel accessories . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typing passwords . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . .
Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . .
Hard disk passwords . . . . . . . . . .
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