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Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . .
Hard disk passwords . . . . . . . . . .
Hard disk security . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the security chip . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the fingerprint reader. . . . . . . . . .
Notice on deleting data from your storage drive. .
Using firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration . . 73
Installing a new operating system . . . . . . .
Installing the Windows 7 operating system . .
Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system .
Installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the ThinkPad Setup program . . . . . .
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Config menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date and Time menu . . . . . . . . . .
Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restart menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating the UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . .
Using system management. . . . . . . . . .
Setting management features . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. Preventing problems . . . 91
General tips for preventing problems . . . . . .
Making sure device drivers are current . . . . .
Taking care of your computer . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . .
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer stops responding . . . . . . .
Spills on the keyboard . . . . . . . . . .
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory module problems . . . . . . . .
Networking problems . . . . . . . . . .
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems with the display and multimedia
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fingerprint reader problems. . . . . . . .
Battery and power problems . . . . . . .
Problems with drives and other storage
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A software problem . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems with ports and connectors . . . .
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Chapter 9. Recovery overview . . .
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63 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating and using a recovery media . . . .
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Performing backup and recovery
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operations
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Using the Rescue and Recovery
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workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device
drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . .
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Recovery overview for the Windows 8.1 operating
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system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Refreshing your computer . . . . . . . .
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Resetting your computer to the factory default
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the advanced startup options . . . .
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Recovering your operating system if Windows
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8.1 fails to start. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating and using recovery media . . . . .
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Chapter 10. Replacing devices . . .
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Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . .
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Disabling the built-in battery . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the removable battery
Installing or replacing the micro SIM card . . . .
Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the base cover assembly . . . . . .
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Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the storage-drive stabilizer bar . . . .
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Replacing the internal storage drive . . . . . .
Replacing the coin-cell battery . . . . . . . .
Replacing the dc-in cable assembly . . . . . .
Replacing the wireless WAN card . . . . . . .
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Chapter 11. Getting support . . . .
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Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting help and service . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using diagnostic programs . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo Support Web site. . . . . . . . .
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Calling Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . .
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Appendix A. Regulatory
information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wireless related information . . . . . . . . .
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Location of the UltraConnect wireless
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antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating wireless regulatory notices . . . .
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Certification related information . . . . . . . .
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Export classification notice . . . . . . . . . .
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