Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad T430 User Manual

Contents
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
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 . . . 21
Register your computer . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently asked questions
Special keys and buttons . . . . . . . . . .
Function key combinations . . . . . . . .
Volume and mute buttons . . . . . . . .
Windows key . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the UltraNav pointing device. . . . . . .
Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . .
Using the touch pad. . . . . . . . . . .
Using the UltraNav pointing device and an
external mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray .
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the battery status . . . . . . . .
Using the ac power adapter. . . . . . . .
Charging the battery
Maximizing battery life . . . . . . . . . .
Managing your battery power . . . . . . .
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Power-saving modes . . . . . . . . . .
Handling the battery. . . . . . . . . . .
vii Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . .
vii Ethernet connections . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless connections . . . . . . . . . .
Using a projector or an external display . . . . .
Changing display settings . . . . . . . .
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Connecting a projector or an external
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monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting up a presentation. . . . . . . . .
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Using the Extend desktop function . . . . .
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Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature . . .
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Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the integrated camera . . . . . . . . .
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Using the ThinkLight light feature . . . . . . .
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Using the optical drive
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Using an ExpressCard module, a flash media card,
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or a smart card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 47
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Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . .
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Ergonomic information. . . . . . . . . .
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Adjusting your computer to fit you . . . . .
15 Accessibility information . . . . . . . . .
Traveling with your computer . . . . . . . . .
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Travel tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Travel accessories . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Attaching a mechanical lock . . . . . . . . .
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Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Passwords and sleep mode. . . . . . . .
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Typing passwords . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hard disk passwords . . . . . . . . . .
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Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . .
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Hard disk security . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting the security chip . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the fingerprint reader. . . . . . . . . .
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Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive
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or solid state drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . . 63
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