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ThinkPad E550 User Manual (172 pages)

Brand: ThinkPad | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Read this First

7
- Important Safety Information
  8
Chapter 1. Product Overview

17
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

35
- Registering Your Computer
  35
- Frequently Asked Questions
  35
- Special Keys
  37
- Thinkpad Pointing Device
  39
- Power Management
  47
  - Using the Ac Power
    47
  - Checking the Battery Status
    48
  - Charging the Battery
    48
  - Maximizing the Battery Life
    48
  - Managing the Battery Power
    49
  - Power-Saving Modes
    49
  - Handling the Battery
    50
- Connecting to the Network
  51
  - Ethernet Connections
    52
  - Wireless Connections
    52
- Using an External Display
  54
- Using Audio Features
  56
- Using the Camera
  56
- Using the Optical Drive
  57
- Using a Flash Media Card
  57
  - Inserting a Flash Media Card
    57
  - Removing a Flash Media Card
    58
Chapter 3. Enhancing Your Computer

59
- Finding Thinkpad Options
  59
- Thinkpad Onelink Dock
  59
- Thinkpad Onelink Pro Dock
  60
Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

63
- Accessibility and Comfort
  63
  - Ergonomic Information
    63
  - Comfort
    64
  - Accessibility Information
    64
- Traveling with Your Computer
  68
  - Travel Tips
    68
  - Travel Accessories
    68
Chapter 5. Security

69
Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

79
- Installing a New Operating System
  79
  - Installing the Windows 7 Operating System
    79
  - Installing the Windows 8.1 Operating System
    80
- Installing Device Drivers
  81
- Using the Thinkpad Setup Program
  81
  - Main Menu
    81
  - Config Menu
    82
  - Date and Time Menu
    86
  - Security Menu
    86
  - Startup Menu
    91
  - Restart Menu
    92
  - Updating the UEFI BIOS
    92
- Using System Management
  93
Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

95
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

101
- Diagnosing Problems
  101
- Troubleshooting
  101
  - Computer Stops Responding
    101
  - Spills on the Keyboard
    102
  - Error Messages
    102
  - Errors Without Messages
    104
  - Beep Errors
    105
  - Memory Module Problems
    106
  - Networking Problems
    106
    
    A Wireless Lan Problem
    107
    
    Bluetooth Problems
    107
  - Problems with the Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
    108
  - Problems with the Display and Multimedia Devices
    109
    
    External Monitor Problems
    110
    
    Audio Problems
    112
  - Fingerprint Reader Problems
    113
  - Battery and Power Problems
    114
    
    Power Problems
    115
    
    A Power Button Problem
    115
    
    Sleep and Hibernation Problems
    116
  - Problems with Drives and Other Storage Devices
    117
  - A Software Problem
    118
  - Problems with Ports and Connectors
    118
  - A Usb Problem
    119
Chapter 9. Recovery Overview

121
- Recovery Overview for the Windows 7 Operating System
  121
- Recovery Overview for the Windows 8.1 Operating System
  126
Chapter 10. Replacing Devices

129
Chapter 11. Getting Support

147
- Before You Contact Lenovo
  147
- Getting Help and Service
  147
  - Using Diagnostic Programs
    148
  - Lenovo Support Web Site
    148
  - Calling Lenovo
    148
- Purchasing Additional Services
  149
Appendix A. Regulatory Information

151
Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

157
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

161
- European Union Rohs
  161
- China Rohs
  162
- India Rohs
  162
- Turkish Rohs
  163
- Ukraine Rohs
  163
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information

165
Appendix E. Trademarks

167
Appendix F. Notices

169

ThinkPad E550 Hardware Maintenance Manual (112 pages)

Brand: ThinkPad | Category: Laptop | Size: 21 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Manual

5
Chapter 1. Safety Information

7
Chapter 2. Important Service Information

31
- Strategy for Replacing Frus
  31
- Strategy for Replacing Frus for CTO, Special-Bid, and Standard Models
  32
  - Product Definition
    32
FRU Identification

32
Chapter 3. General Checkout

35
- What to Do First
  35
- Checkout Guide
  36
  - Lenovo Solution Center
    36
  - Quick Test Programs
    36
  - UEFI Diagnostic Program
    37
  - Bootable Diagnostic Programs
    38
- Power System Checkout
  39
Chapter 4. Related Service Information

43
- Restoring the Factory Contents by Using the Recovery Disc Set
  43
- Recovery Overview for the Windows 8.1 Operating System
  44
  - Refreshing Your Computer
    44
  - Resetting Your Computer to the Factory Default Settings
    44
    
    Using the Advanced Startup Options
    45
    
    Recovering Your Operating System if Windows 8.1 Fails to Start
    45
    
    Creating and Using Recovery Media
    45
  - Passwords
    46
    
    Power-On Password
    47
    
    Hard Disk Password
    47
    
    Supervisor Password
    47
    
    How to Remove the Power-On Password
    47
    
    How to Remove the Hard Disk Password
    48
  - Power Management
    48
    
    Screen Blank Mode (for the Windows 7 Operating System Only)
    48
  - Sleep Mode
    48
    
    Hibernation Mode
    49
  - Symptom-To-FRU Index
    49
    
    Numeric Error Codes
    50
    
    Error Messages
    52
    
    Beep Symptoms
    52
    
    No-Beep Symptoms
    52
    
    LCD-Related Symptoms
    53
    
    Intermittent Problems
    53
    
    Undetermined Problems
    53
Chapter 5. Status Indicators

55
Chapter 6. Special Keys

57
Chapter 7. Locations

59
- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
  59
- Front View
  59
  - Rear View
    60
- Bottom View
  60
  - Locating Frus and Crus
    60
    
    Major Frus and Crus
    62
    
    LCD Frus and Crus
    64
    
    Miscellaneous Kits and Other Frus
    66
  - Looking up FRU Information
    66
Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

67
- Screw Notices
  67
- Retaining Serial Numbers
  68
  - Restoring the Serial Number of the System Unit
    68
  - Retaining the UUID
    69
Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

71
- General Guidelines
  71
- 1010 Lenovo-Onelink-Connector Cover
  72
- 1020 Battery Pack
  72
- 1030 Large Bottom Cover
  73
- 1040 Small Bottom Cover
  74
- 1050 Optical Drive or Optical-Drive Bay Bezel
  75
- 1060 Memory Module
  76
- 1070 Hard Disk Drive Assembly or Solid-State Drive Assembly
  76
- 1080 Wireless LAN Card
  78
- 1090 Coin-Cell Battery
  79
- 1110 Keyboard
  79
- 1120 Keyboard Bezel Assembly
  81
- 1130 System Board and Thermal Fan
  84
- 1140 DC-In/Usb-Connector Board with Cable
  89
- 1150 Audio Connector Card with Cable
  90
- 1160 Speaker Assembly
  91
- 1170 LCD Unit
  92
- 1180 Base Cover Assembly
  95
- 2010 LCD Bezel
  98
- 2020 LCD Panel
  98
- 2030 LCD Hinges
  100
- 2040 Camera/Microphone Module for Models with a 2D Camera
  101
- 2050 Camera and Microphone Modules for Models with a 3D Camera
  102
- 2060 LCD Cables
  103
- 2070 Wireless LAN Assembly and LCD Rear Cover
  104
Appendix A. Notices

107
- Electronic Emission Notices
  108
- Trademarks
  108
Appendix B. Abbreviation and Acronym Table

109

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ThinkPad E550 User Manual (172 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. Enhancing Your Computer

Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

Chapter 5. Security

Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 7. Preventing Problems

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Chapter 9. Recovery Overview

Chapter 10. Replacing Devices

Chapter 11. Getting Support

Appendix A. Regulatory Information

Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information

Appendix E. Trademarks

Appendix F. Notices

ThinkPad E550 Hardware Maintenance Manual (112 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. Special Keys

Chapter 7. Locations

Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

Appendix A. Notices

Appendix B. Abbreviation and Acronym Table

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