Chapter 2. Using Your Computer; Registering Your Computer; Frequently Asked Questions - Lenovo ThinkPad T431s 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 17
• "Frequently asked questions" on page 17
• "Special keys" on page 19
• "Using the ThinkPad pointing device" on page 20
• "Power management" on page 22
• "Connecting to the network" on page 25
• "Using an external monitor" on page 29
• "Using the Extend desktop function" on page 31
• "Setting up a presentation" on page 32
• "Using audio features" on page 32
• "Using the camera" on page 33
• "Using a media card" on page 34

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. After you registered your computer with Lenovo, you will
also receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended
privileges and services to registered users.
To register your computer with Lenovo, do one of the following:
• Go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
• Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through a preinstalled registration
program:
- For Windows 7: The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program launches automatically after you
have used your computer for a time. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
- For Windows 8: Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen, and open the Lenovo Support
program. Then click Registration and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.

Frequently asked questions

This topic provides a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your computer.
To ensure that you receive the best performance from your computer, go to 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/ThinkPadUserGuides.
Then follow the instructions on the screen.
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