Chapter 2. Using Your Computer; Registering Your Computer; Frequently Asked Questions - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

Chapter 2. Using your computer

This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components.
• "Registering your computer" on page 19
• "Frequently asked questions" on page 19
• "Using the multi-touch screen" on page 21
• "Special keys" on page 25
• "ThinkPad pointing device" on page 27
• "Power management" on page 31
• "Connecting to the network" on page 35
• "Using an external display" on page 40
• "Using audio features" on page 41
• "Using the camera" on page 42

Registering your computer

When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact
you if there is a recall or other severe problem. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and
services to registered users.
When you register your computer with Lenovo, you also will receive the following benefits:
• Quicker service when you call Lenovo for help
• Automatic notification of free software and special promotional offers
To register your computer with Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on
the screen to register your computer.
If you are using a Windows 7 operating system, you also can register your computer through the preinstalled
Lenovo Product Registration program. The program launches automatically after you have used your
computer for a period of time. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.

Frequently asked questions

This topic provides a few tips that help you optimize the use of your ThinkPad notebook computers.
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.
How to turn off my computer?
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click Shut down.
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