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Lenovo ThinkPad T420 4236 User Manual (271 pages)

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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
    10
    
    Extension Cords and Related Devices
    11
    
    Plugs and Outlets
    11
    
    Power Supply Statement
    11
    
    External Devices
    12
    
    Rechargeable Battery Notice
    13
    
    Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
    13
    
    Heat and Product Ventilation
    14
    
    Electrical Current Safety Information
    15
    
    Modem 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
    23
  - Left-Side View
    25
  - Thinkpad Mini Dock Series 3, Thinkpad Mini
    25
  - Bottom View
    26
  - Rear View
    28
  - Status Indicators
    29
- Locating Important Product Information
  31
- Features
  34
- Specifications
  35
- Operating Environment
  36
- Thinkvantage Technologies and Software
  36
  - Accessing Applications in Windows 7
    37
  - Access Connections
    38
  - Active Protection System
    39
  - Client Security Solution
    39
  - Fingerprint Software
    39
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    40
  - Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
    40
  - Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
    40
  - Message Center Plus
    40
  - Password Manager
    41
  - Power Manager
    41
  - Presentation Director
    41
  - Product Recovery
    41
  - Rescue and Recovery
    41
  - Simpletap
    42
  - System Update
    42
  - Thinkvantage GPS
    42
  - Thinkvantage Productivity Center
    42
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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- Faqs
  43
- Register Your Computer
  43
- Frequently Asked Questions
  43
- Special Keys and Buttons
  45
  - Thinkvantage Button
    45
  - Numeric Keypad
    45
  - Function Key Combinations
    46
  - Volume and Mute Buttons
    50
  - Windows Key and Application Key
    51
- Using the Ultranav Pointing Device
  52
- Power Management
  56
  - Checking Battery Status
    56
  - Using the Ac Power Adapter
    56
  - Charging the Battery
    57
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    57
  - Managing Your Battery Power
    57
  - Power-Saving Modes
    57
  - Handling the Battery
    59
- Connecting to the Network
  60
  - Ethernet Connections
    60
  - Wireless Connections
    61
  - Using Bluetooth
    62
  - Using the Built-In Modem
    68
    
    Modem Commands
    69
    
    Modem Result Codes
    78
- Using a Projector or External Display
  87
- Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics Feature
  94
- Using Audio Features
  95
- Using an Integrated Camera
  96
- Using the Thinklight Feature
  96
- Using the Optical Drive
  97
- Using the Media Card Reader
  97
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

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- Accessibility and Comfort
  101
  - Ergonomic Information
    101
  - Adjusting Your Computer to Fit You
    102
  - Accessibility Information
    103
  - Fullscreen Magnifier Function
    103
- Traveling with Your Computer
  104
  - Travel Tips
    104
  - Travel Accessories
    104
Chapter 4. Security

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- Attaching a Mechanical Lock
  107
- Using Passwords
  107
  - Passwords and Sleep (Standby) Mode
    108
  - Typing Passwords
    108
  - Power-On Password
    108
  - Hard Disk Passwords
    109
  - Supervisor Password
    111
- Hard Disk Security
  113
- Setting the Security Chip
  114
- Hard Disk Security" on Page 95 "Setting the Security Chip
  114
- Using a Fingerprint Reader
  115
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive
  118
- Using and Understanding Firewalls
  118
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  119
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

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- Creating and Using Recovery Media
  121
  - Creating Recovery Media
    122
  - Using Recovery Media
    122
- Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
  123
  - Performing a Backup Operation
    123
  - Performing a Recovery Operation
    123
- Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
  124
- Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
  125
  - Creating a Rescue Medium
    125
  - Using a Rescue Medium
    125
- Reinstalling Preinstalled Applications and Device Drivers
  126
- Solving Recovery Problems
  127
Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

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Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

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Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

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- Installing a New Operating System
  187
  - Before You Begin
    187
  - Installing Windows 7
    188
  - Windows 7
    188
  - Installing Windows Vista
    189
  - Windows Vista
    189
  - Installing Windows XP
    190
  - Windows XP
    190
- Installing Device Drivers
  193
  - Installing the Driver for the 4-In-1 Media Card Reader
    193
  - Installing Thinkpad Monitor File for Windows 2000/Xp/Vista/7
    193
- Thinkpad Setup
  195
  - Config Menu
    195
  - Date and Time Menu
    196
  - Security Menu
    196
  - Startup Menu
    197
  - Restart Menu
    199
  - Thinkpad Setup Items
    199
  - Security Menu Items
    205
  - Updating Your System UEFI BIOS
    209
  - Startup Menu Items
    209
- Using System Management
  210
  - System Management
    210
  - Setting Management Features
    211
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

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- Diagnosing Problems
  219
- Troubleshooting
  220
  - Computer Stops Responding
    220
  - Spills on the Keyboard
    221
  - Error Messages
    221
  - Errors Without Messages
    223
  - Beep Errors
    224
  - Memory Problems
    225
  - Modem and Networking
    225
    
    Ethernet Problems
    228
    
    A Wireless Lan Problem
    229
  - Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
    232
  - Display and Multimedia Devices
    233
    
    External Monitor Problems
    235
    
    Audio Problems
    240
  - Fingerprint Reader Problems
    243
  - Battery and Power
    243
    
    Battery Problems
    244
    
    Power Problems
    244
    
    A Power Button Problem
    245
    
    Startup Problems
    245
  - Drives and Other Storage Devices
    247
  - Optical Drive Problems
    248
  - Software Problems
    249
  - Ports and Connectors
    249
  - Universal Serial Bus Problems
    250
  - A Docking Station or Port Replicator Problem
    250
Chapter 11. Getting Support

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- Before You Contact Lenovo
  251
  - Register Your Computer
    251
  - Download System Updates
    251
  - Record Information
    251
- Getting Help and Service
  252
  - Using Diagnostic Programs
    252
  - Lenovo Support Web Site
    252
  - Calling Lenovo
    252
- Purchasing Additional Services
  253
Appendix A. Regulatory Information

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Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

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Appendix C. Notices

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- Trademarks
  268

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Lenovo ThinkPad T420 4236 User Manual (271 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

Thinkpad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, and Thinkpad Mini Dock Plus Series

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

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