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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 1141 User Manual (194 pages)

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 1141: User Guide

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.8 MB

User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Read this First

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- Important Safety Information
  8
  - Conditions that Require Immediate Action
    9
  - Safety Guidelines
    9
    
    Service and Upgrades
    9
    
    Power Cords and Power Adapters
    11
    
    Extension Cords and Related Devices
    11
    
    Plugs and Outlets
    12
    
    Power Supply Statement
    12
    
    External Devices
    12
    
    Rechargeable Battery Notice
    13
    
    Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
    14
    
    Heat and Product Ventilation
    15
    
    Electrical Current Safety Information
    16
    
    Laser Compliance Statement
    16
    
    Using Headphones or Earphones
    17
    
    Additional Safety Information
    17
Chapter 1. Product Overview

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- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
  19
  - Front View
    20
  - Right-Side View
    24
  - Left-Side View
    25
  - Bottom View
    27
  - Rear View
    28
  - Status Indicators
    29
- Locating Important Product Information
  31
- Features
  33
  - Thinkpad Edge E420 Features
    33
  - Thinkpad Edge E520 Features
    35
- Specifications
  36
  - Thinkpad Edge E420 Specifications
    36
  - Thinkpad Edge E520 Specifications
    36
- Operating Environment
  37
- Thinkvantage Technologies and Software
  37
  - Accessing Applications in Windows 7
    38
  - Access Connections
    39
  - Active Protection System
    39
  - Fingerprint Software
    40
  - Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
    40
  - Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
    40
  - Message Center Plus
    40
  - Password Manager
    41
  - Power Manager
    41
  - Product Recovery
    41
  - Rescue and Recovery
    41
  - System Update
    41
  - Thinkvantage GPS
    42
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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- Registering Your Computer
  43
- Frequently Asked Questions
  43
- Special Keys and Buttons
  44
  - Thinkpad Edge E420 Special Keys
    45
  - Thinkpad Edge E520 Special Keys
    46
- Using the Ultranav Pointing Device
  49
- Power Management
  53
  - Checking Battery Status
    53
  - Using the Ac Power Adapter
    53
  - Charging the Battery
    54
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    54
  - Managing Your Battery Power
    54
  - Power-Saving Modes
    55
  - Handling the Battery
    56
- Connecting to the Network
  58
  - Ethernet Connections
    58
  - Wireless Connections
    58
  - Using Bluetooth
    60
- Using a Projector or External Display
  65
- Using Audio Features
  69
- Using an Integrated Camera
  70
- Using Optical Drive
  70
- Using an Expresscard or a Flash Media Card
  71
  - Inserting a Card
    71
  - Removing the Card
    72
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

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- Accessibility and Comfort
  73
- Traveling with Your Computer
  75
  - Travel Tips
    75
  - Travel Accessories
    76
Chapter 4. Security

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- Attaching a Mechanical Lock
  77
- Using Passwords
  77
  - Passwords and Sleep (Standby) Mode
    78
  - Typing Passwords
    78
  - Power-On Password
    78
  - Hard Disk Passwords
    79
  - Supervisor Password
    81
- Hard Disk Security
  82
- Using a Fingerprint Reader
  83
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive
  83
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive
  85
- Using and Understanding Firewalls
  85
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  85
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

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Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

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- Static Electricity Prevention
  95
- Replacing the Battery
  95
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  97
- Replacing the Optical Drive
  100
  - Thinkpad Edge E420
    100
  - Thinkpad Edge E520
    103
- Installing and Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for Wireless WAN
  104
- Installing and Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for Wireless Lan/Wimax Connection
  108
- Replacing Memory
  111
- Replacing the Keyboard
  113
  - Thinkpad Edge E420
    113
  - Thinkpad Edge E520
    117
- Replacing the SIM Card
  121
Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

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- Finding Thinkpad Options
  123
Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

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- Installing a New Operating System
  125
  - Before You Begin
    125
  - Installing Windows 7
    126
  - Installing Windows XP
    127
- Installing Device Drivers
  129
- Thinkpad Setup
  131
  - Config Menu
    132
  - Date and Time Menu
    132
  - Security Menu
    132
  - Startup Menu
    133
  - Restart Menu
    134
  - Thinkpad Setup Items
    135
  - Updating Your System UEFI BIOS
    141
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

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- Diagnosing Programs
  149
  - Using Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
    149
- Troubleshooting
  149
  - Computer Stops Responding
    150
  - Spills on the Keyboard
    150
  - Error Messages
    151
  - Errors Without Messages
    154
  - Beep Errors
    155
  - Memory Problems
    155
  - Networking
    156
    
    A Wireless Lan Problem
    157
    
    Bluetooth Problems
    157
  - Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
    160
  - Display and Multimedia Devices
    161
    
    External Monitor Problems
    163
    
    Audio Problems
    166
  - Fingerprint Reader Problems
    168
  - Battery and Power
    169
    
    Power Problems
    170
    
    A Power Button Problem
    170
    
    Startup Problems
    170
  - Drives and Other Storage Devices
    172
  - Software Problems
    173
  - Ports and Connectors
    174
Chapter 11. Getting Support

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- Before You Contact Lenovo
  175
  - Register Your Computer
    175
  - Download System Updates
    175
  - Record Information
    175
- Getting Help and Service
  176
  - Using Diagnostic Programs
    176
  - Lenovo Support Web Site
    176
  - Calling Lenovo
    176
- Purchasing Additional Services
  181
Appendix A. Regulatory Information

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Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

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- Copyright Lenovo
  189
- EU WEEE Statements
  189
- Japan Recycling Statements
  189
Appendix C. Notices

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- Trademarks
  192

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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 1141 User Manual (194 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Chapter 11. Getting Support

Appendix A. Regulatory Information

Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

Appendix C. Notices

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 1141 Reference Manual (145 pages)

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