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Lenovo Thinkpad X230s User Manual (185 pages)

(English) User Guide

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.55 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Read this First

7
- Important Safety Information
  8
  - Conditions that Require Immediate Action
    9
  - Safety Guidelines
    9
    
    Service and Upgrades
    9
    
    Power Cords and Power Adapters
    11
    
    Extension Cords and Related Devices
    11
    
    Plugs and Outlets
    12
    
    Power Supply Statement
    12
    
    External Devices
    12
    
    Rechargeable Battery Notice
    13
    
    Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
    14
    
    Heat and Product Ventilation
    15
    
    Electrical Current Safety Information
    16
    
    Using Headphones or Earphones
    17
    
    Additional Safety Information
    17
Chapter 1. Product Overview

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- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
  19
  - Front View
    19
  - Right-Side View
    21
  - Left-Side View
    23
  - Bottom View
    24
  - Rear View
    25
  - Status Indicators
    25
- Locating Important Product Information
  27
- Features
  29
- Specifications
  30
- Operating Environment
  31
- Thinkvantage Technologies and Software
  31
  - Accessing Thinkvantage Applications on the Windows 7 Operating System
    31
  - Thinkvantage Applications
    33
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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- Registering Your Computer
  37
- Frequently Asked Questions
  37
- Special Keys and Buttons
  38
  - Function Key Combinations
    38
  - Volume and Mute Buttons
    41
  - Windows Key
    42
- Using the Ultranav Pointing Device
  42
- Power Management
  46
  - Checking Battery Status
    46
  - Using the Ac Power Adapter
    46
  - Charging the Battery
    47
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    47
  - Managing Your Battery Power
    47
  - Power-Saving Modes
    47
  - Handling the Battery
    48
- Connecting to the Network
  50
  - Ethernet Connections
    50
  - Wireless Connections
    50
  - Using Bluetooth
    52
- Presentations and Multimedia
  54
- Using Audio Features
  58
- Using the Integrated Camera
  58
- Using an Expresscard, a Flash Media Card, or a Smart Card
  59
- Copyright Lenovo
  63
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

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- Accessibility and Comfort
  63
  - Ergonomic Information
    63
  - Comfort
    64
  - Accessibility Information
    64
- Traveling with Your Computer
  65
  - Travel Tips
    65
  - Travel Accessories
    66
Chapter 4. Security

67
- Attaching a Mechanical Lock
  67
- Using Passwords
  67
  - Passwords and Sleep Mode
    67
  - Typing Passwords
    67
  - Power-On Password
    68
  - Hard Disk Passwords
    68
  - Supervisor Password
    70
- Hard Disk Security
  72
- Setting the Security Chip
  73
- Using the Fingerprint Reader
  74
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive
  77
- Using Firewalls
  78
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  78
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

79
Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

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- Static Electricity Prevention
  85
- Replacing the Battery
  85
- To Replace Battery
  86
- Replacing the SIM Card
  88
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive
  89
- Replacing a Memory Module
  91
- Replacing the Keyboard
  94
- Replacing the Palm Rest
  97
- Replacing the Speaker
  101
- Replacing the Backup Battery
  102
  - Before You Start, Print These Instructions
    102
Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

105
- Finding Thinkpad Options
  105
- Thinkpad Battery 19
  105
- Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
  108
  - Top View
    109
  - Bottom View
    110
  - Detaching the Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
    112
  - Attaching the Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
    113
  - Security Feature
    113
- Other Thinkpad Port Replicators and Docking Stations
  114
  - Front View
    115
  - Rear View
    117
  - Attaching a Thinkpad Port Replicator or Docking Station
    119
  - Detaching a Thinkpad Port Replicator or Docking Station
    121
  - Security Feature
    122
  - Using the System Lock Key
    122
Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

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- Installing a New Operating System
  123
  - Before You Begin
    123
  - Installing the Windows 7 Operating System
    124
- Installing Device Drivers
  125
- Thinkpad Setup
  126
  - Main Menu
    126
  - Config Menu
    127
  - Date/Time Menu
    133
  - Security Menu
    133
  - Startup Menu
    137
  - Restart Menu
    139
  - Updating Your System UEFI BIOS
    139
- Using System Management
  139
  - System Management
    140
  - Setting Management Features
    140
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

143
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

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- Diagnosing Problems
  149
- Troubleshooting
  149
  - Computer Stops Responding
    149
  - Spills on the Keyboard
    150
  - Error Messages
    150
  - Errors Without Messages
    152
  - Beep Errors
    153
  - Memory Module Problems
    153
  - Networking Problems
    153
  - A Wireless Lan Problem
    154
  - Problems with the Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
    155
  - Problems with the Display and Multimedia Devices
    156
    
    External Monitor Problems
    157
    
    Audio Problems
    158
  - Fingerprint Reader Problems
    159
  - Battery and Power Problems
    160
    
    Power Problems
    161
    
    A Power Button Problem
    161
    
    Startup Problems
    161
    
    Sleep and Hibernation Problems
    162
  - Problems with Drives and Other Storage Devices
    163
  - A Software Problem
    163
  - Problems with Ports and Connectors
    164
  - A USB Problem
    164
  - A Docking Station or Port Replicator Problem
    164
Chapter 11. Getting Support

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- Before You Contact Lenovo
  165
- Getting Help and Service
  165
  - Using Diagnostic Programs
    166
  - Lenovo Support Web Site
    166
  - Calling Lenovo
    166
- Purchasing Additional Services
  167
Appendix A. Regulatory Information

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Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

175
Appendix C. ENERGY STAR Model Information

179
Appendix D. Notices

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- Trademarks
  182

Lenovo Thinkpad X230s Hardware Maintenance Manual (100 pages)

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Laptop | Size: 40.72 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Manual

5
Chapter 1. Safety Information

7
Chapter 2. Important Service Information

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Chapter 3. General Checkout

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- What to Do First
  29
- Checkout Guide
  30
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    30
  - Quick Test Programs
    30
  - UEFI Diagnostic Program
    31
  - Bootable Diagnostic Programs
    31
- Power System Checkout
  32
Chapter 4. Related Service Information

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- Restoring the Factory Contents by Using the Product Recovery Disc Set
  35
- Using the Windows Recovery Programs on the Windows 8 Operating System
  36
- Passwords
  38
  - Power-On Password
    39
  - Hard Disk Password
    39
  - Supervisor Password
    40
- Power Management
  40
  - Screen Blank Mode (for the Windows 7 Operating System Only)
    40
  - Sleep Mode
    40
    
    Hibernation Mode
    41
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  41
  - Numeric Error Codes
    42
  - Error Messages
    43
  - Beep Symptoms
    43
  - No-Beep Symptoms
    43
  - LCD-Related Symptoms
    43
  - Intermittent Problems
    44
  - Undetermined Problems
    44
Chapter 5. Status Indicators

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- Copyright Lenovo
  47
Chapter 6. Function Keys and Combinations

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Chapter 7. Locations

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- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
  51
- Front View
  51
  - Left-Side View
    52
  - Bottom View
    52
- Locating Frus and Crus
  52
  - Major Frus
    54
- LCD Frus
  56
  - Miscellaneous Kits and Other Frus
    57
  - Looking up FRU Information
    57
Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

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- Screw Notices
  59
- Retaining Serial Numbers
  60
Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

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Step Screw (Quantity)

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- When Installing
  
  72
- When Installing
  
  76
Appendix A. Notices

95
- Trademarks
  96
Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

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Lenovo Thinkpad X230s User Manual (185 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Chapter 11. Getting Support

Appendix A. Regulatory Information

Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

Appendix C. ENERGY STAR Model Information

Appendix D. Notices

Lenovo Thinkpad X230s Hardware Maintenance Manual (100 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. Safety Information

Chapter 2. Important Service Information

FRU Identification

Chapter 3. General Checkout

Chapter 4. Related Service Information

Chapter 5. Status Indicators

Chapter 6. Function Keys and Combinations

Chapter 7. Locations

Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

Step Screw (Quantity)

When Installing

When Installing

Appendix A. Notices

Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

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