Chapter 2. Using Your Computer; Register Your Computer; Frequently Asked Questions - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s User Manual

Chapter 2. Using your computer

This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components.
• "Register your computer" on page 19
• "Frequently asked questions" on page 19
• "Special keys and buttons" on page 21
• "Using the UltraNav pointing device" on page 24
• "Power management" on page 27
• "Connecting to the network" on page 32
• "Presentations and multimedia" on page 36
• "Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature" on page 40
• "Using audio features" on page 40
• "Using an integrated camera" on page 41
• "Using the optical drive" on page 41
• "Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card" on page 42

Register your computer

When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact
you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your computer with Lenovo, you will receive
quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and
services to registered users.
To register your computer with Lenovo, do one of the following:
• Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through the preinstalled Lenovo
Product Registration program. The program launches automatically after you have used your computer
for a time. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
• Go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.

Frequently asked questions

Here are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of ThinkPad notebook.
To ensure that you receive the best performance from your computer, browse the following Web page to find
information such as aids for troubleshooting and answers to frequently asked questions:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/faq
Can I get my user guide in another language?
• To download the user guide in another language, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting applications or saving files, see the
explanation about "Power-saving modes" on page 29.
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