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Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Series User Manual

Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Series User Manual

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The attachment is the user's manual of the specific Lenovo host PC devices in this application,
which indicates the regulatory notice concerning the FCC Part 2, 15B, 22H and 24E.
In addition, some electronic information referred to in the user's manual is installed in each host PC
device, and it is displayed on the LCD screen.
The
contents are similar for all the Lenovo host PC devices, so the manual for ThinkPad X300
Series represents hereafter.
User's Manual
Lenovo(Japan), Ltd., Date: May 2, 2008
Document Number: UY610-03-0041-66

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  • Page 1 Document Number: UY610-03-0041-66 User’s Manual The attachment is the user’s manual of the specific Lenovo host PC devices in this application, which indicates the regulatory notice concerning the FCC Part 2, 15B, 22H and 24E. In addition, some electronic information referred to in the user’s manual is installed in each host PC device, and it is displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 2: Usa - Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    II. Installation of approved wireless module If no integrated wireless WAN Mini PCI Express Card has been preinstalled in your ThinkPad computer, you can install one, provided by Lenovo as an option. Plug the wireless card option into the Mini PCI Express Card slot.
  • Page 3 For the installation procedure, see the ″Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection″ section in Access Help. Attention: The ThinkPad computers contain an authentication mechanism. If you install an unauthorized wireless WAN Mini PCI Express Card that is not approved for use in your computer, the computer will not start, but only displays an error message and emits beeps.

  • Page 4: Electronic Emission Notices

    Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkPad Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Printed in China...
  • Page 6 The screen copies of electronic user’s guidance are extracted hereafter.
  • Page 7 Location of the FCC ID and IC Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your ThinkPad® computer. Instead you will find an indicator pointing to the location of the FCC ID and the IC Certification number for the installed transmitter card on the bottom side of your ThinkPad as shown below.
  • Page 8 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas ThinkPad® models feature an integrated diversity antenna system built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. The following shows the location of each built-in wireless antenna. 1. Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna (Main) The main antenna for the wireless LAN or WiMAX feature is located at the top left corner of the computer display.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan Connection

    Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection Before you start, print these instructions. Some models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN. To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, follow the procedure below. Prerequisites for the procedure Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Prerequisites for the procedure...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan

    metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card. Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for a few minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
  • Page 14 6. Remove the card (5).
  • Page 15 7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket (1). 8. Pivot the card until you can snap it into place by pressing the upper side of each connector (2). Align the ring connector of the ground cable with the screw hole (3), and then secure the card with the two screws (4).
  • Page 16 Reinstall the keyboard. Reinstall the battery. 11. Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the computer; then turn it on. Back to top...

  • Page 17: Power-Status Indicators

    Power-status indicators The computer has status indicators that show the mode (sleep/standby, hibernation, or normal), AC power status, and the status of the battery. The following shows the location and the meaning of the indicators: 1. Sleep (standby in Windows® XP) status Green: The computer is in sleep (standby) mode.
  • Page 18 3. Battery status Green: The battery has more than 20% charge. Orange: The battery has between 5% and 20% charge Fast blinking orange: The battery has less than 5% charge. Note: The battery may be charging. Slow blinking orange: The battery is being charged. When it reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to green.
  • Page 20 Wireless connections Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables by means of radio waves only. Depending on the frequency used for data transmission, the area covered, or the type of the device used for data transfer, the following categories of wireless networks may be available to you: Wireless LAN A wireless local area network covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a house.
  • Page 21 Using wireless LAN connections Your computer comes with a built-in wireless networking card and a configuration utility to help you make wireless connections and monitor the status of your connection, so that you can stay connected to your network while you are in the office, in a meeting room, or at home, with no need for a wired connection. Attention: If you carry your ThinkPad computer with the wireless LAN feature into an airplane, you need to disable it before boarding.
  • Page 22 Using WiMAX Some ThinkPad® computers come with a built-in wireless LAN card integrating WiMAX technology. WiMAX -- a long-range wireless data transmission technology based on the IEEE 802.16 standard -- provides you with a "last mile" broadband connectivity similar to that offered by cable or ADSL, but without the need to physically connect a cable to the PC. To use the WiMAX feature, start Access Connections™.
  • Page 23 Using wireless WAN connections Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) enables you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks. These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area, such as a city or an entire country, by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers.
  • Page 24 Using Wireless USB If your computer is equipped with Wireless USB features, you can enable or disable those features by pressing Fn+F5. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can enable or disable the Wireless USB radio with a single click. Note: Only a Certified Wireless USB device can be connected to your ThinkPad®...
  • Page 25 Wireless networking setup Before you start setting up wireless networking connections obtain the following from your network administrator: a Network Name (SSID) your encryption information To use the built-in wireless networking card (the IEEE 802.11 standard) to communicate, start Access Connections™.
  • Page 26 Advances in wireless technology require that we manage your security more reliably than ever. Therefore, Lenovo has extended its Embedded Security Subsystem called the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to encompass virtually all of our ThinkPad® and desktop computer lines. This security subsystem helps protect data, hardware, network access and communications - both wired and wireless - on select ThinkPad and desktop PCs.
  • Page 27 Checking wireless connection status You can check the signal strength and status of your wireless connection either by opening Access Connections™, or by double-clicking the Access Connections wireless status icon in the system tray. The Access Connections wireless status icon displays the signal strength and status of your wireless connection. Wireless status icon states: wireless LAN Power to the wireless radio is on.
  • Page 28 Enabling or disabling the wireless feature To enable or disable the wireless feature, press Fn+F5. A list of wireless features is displayed. You can turn the feature on and off with a single click. You can also enable or disable the feature by the following procedures. To enable the wireless feature, do as follows: 1.
  • Page 29 Depending on the model, your ThinkPad® computer might be wireless upgradeable. This means that your computer has an antenna that can support wireless LAN access when wireless LAN access points are available. Wireless devices are available from Lenovo: Finding ThinkPad...