Chapter 2. Using Your Computer; Registering Your Computer; Frequently Asked Questions - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s User Manual

Chapter 2. Using your computer

This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components.
This chapter contains the following topics:
• "Registering your computer" on page 23
• "Frequently asked questions" on page 23
• "Special keys and buttons" on page 25
• "Using the UltraNav pointing device" on page 27
• "Power management" on page 31
• "Connecting to the network" on page 34
• "Using a projector or external display" on page 42
• "Using the AMD PX 4.0 Dynamic Switchable Graphics feature" on page 48
• "Using a color profile" on page 45
• "Using audio features" on page 45
• "Using an integrated camera" on page 46
• "Using the ThinkLight feature" on page 48
• "Using the optical drive" on page 49
• "Using the media card reader" on page 49

Registering your computer

When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact
you in case of 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 will also 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, visit this Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/register
Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Frequently asked questions

Here are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of ThinkPad Notebook.
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.
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting applications or saving files, see "power-saving
modes" on page 32.
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