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ThinkPad X230 User Manual (187 pages)

Brand: ThinkPad | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.84 MB

User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Read this First

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- Important Safety Information
  8
  - Conditions that Require Immediate Action
    9
  - Safety Guidelines
    9
    
    Service and Upgrades
    9
    
    Power Cords and Power Adapters
    10
    
    Extension Cords and Related Devices
    11
    
    Plugs and Outlets
    11
    
    Power Supply Statement
    11
    
    External Devices
    12
    
    Rechargeable Battery Notice
    12
    
    Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
    13
    
    Heat and Product Ventilation
    13
    
    Electrical Current Safety Information
    14
    
    Using Headphones or Earphones
    15
    
    Additional Safety Information
    16
Chapter 1. Product Overview

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- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
  17
  - Front View
    17
  - Right-Side View
    20
  - Left-Side View
    22
  - Bottom View
    23
  - Rear View
    24
  - Status Indicators
    24
- Locating Important Product Information
  26
- Features
  28
- Specifications
  29
- Operating Environment
  30
- Lenovo Programs
  30
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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- Registering Your Computer
  37
- Frequently Asked Questions
  37
- Special Keys and Buttons
  39
  - Function Key Combinations
    39
  - Volume and Mute Buttons
    41
  - Windows Key
    42
- Using the Ultranav Pointing Device
  42
- Power Management
  45
  - Checking Battery Status
    45
  - Using the Ac Power Adapter
    46
  - Charging the Battery
    46
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    46
  - Managing Your Battery Power
    47
  - Power-Saving Modes
    47
  - Handling the Battery
    48
- Connecting to the Network
  49
  - Ethernet Connections
    50
  - Wireless Connections
    50
- Presentations and Multimedia
  54
- Using Audio Features
  57
- Using the Integrated Camera
  58
- Using an Expresscard, a Flash Media Card, or a Smart Card
  58
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

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- Accessibility and Comfort
  61
  - Ergonomic Information
    61
  - Copyright Lenovo
    61
  - Comfort
    62
  - Accessibility Information
    62
- Traveling with Your Computer
  63
  - Travel Tips
    63
  - Travel Accessories
    63
Chapter 4. Security

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- Attaching a Mechanical Lock
  65
- Using Passwords
  65
  - Passwords and Sleep Mode
    65
  - Typing Passwords
    65
  - Power-On Password
    66
  - Hard Disk Passwords
    66
  - Supervisor Password
    68
- Hard Disk Security
  70
- Setting the Security Chip
  71
- Using the Fingerprint Reader
  72
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive or Solid-State Drive
  75
- Using Firewalls
  75
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  76
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

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- Recovery Overview for the Windows 7 Operating System
  77
- Recovery Overview for the Windows 8 Operating System
  82
Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

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- Static Electricity Prevention
  85
- Replacing the Battery
  85
- 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

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- Finding Thinkpad Options
  105
- Thinkpad Battery 19
  105
- Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
  108
  - Top View
    109
  - Bottom View
    110
  - Attaching the Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
    110
  - Detaching the Thinkpad Ultrabase Series 3
    112
  - 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
- Installing Device Drivers
  125
- Thinkpad Setup
  126
  - Main Menu
    127
  - Config Menu
    127
  - Date/Time Menu
    133
  - Security Menu
    133
  - Startup Menu
    138
  - Restart Menu
    139
  - Updating Your System UEFI BIOS
    140
- Using System Management
  140
  - System Management
    140
  - Setting Management Features
    141
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

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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

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Appendix C. ENERGY STAR Model Information

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Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

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- China Rohs
  181
- Turkish Rohs
  181
- Ukraine Rohs
  181
- India Rohs
  182
Appendix E. Notices

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- Trademarks
  184

ThinkPad X230 Hardware Maintenance Manual (116 pages)

Brand: ThinkPad | Category: Tablet | Size: 20.83 MB

Table of Contents
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About this Manual
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Chapter 1. Safety Information

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Chapter 2. Important Service Information

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Chapter 3. General Checkout

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- What to Do Irst
  27
- Checkout Guide
  28
- Lenovo Solution Center
  28
- Quick Test Programs
  28
- UEFI Diagnostic Program
  29
- Bootable Diagnostic Programs
  29
- Power System Checkout
  30
- Checking the Ac Power Adapter
  30
- Checking Operational Charging
  31
- Checking the Battery Pack
  31
- Checking the Backup Battery
  32
Chapter 4. Related Service Information

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- Restoring the Factory Contents by Using Product Recovery Discs
  33
- Restoring the Factory Contents Using the Recovery Disc Set
  33
- Passwords
  35
- Power-On Password
  35
- Hard Disk Password
  35
- Supervisor Password
  35
- How to Remove the Power-On Password
  35
- How to Remove the Hard Disk Password
  36
- Power Management
  36
- Screen Blank Mode
  36
- Sleep Mode
  37
- Hibernation Mode
  37
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  38
- Numeric Error Codes
  39
- Error Messages
  43
- Beep Symptoms
  44
- No-Beep Symptoms
  44
- LCD-Related Symptoms
  45
- Intermittent Problems
  45
- Undetermined Problems
  46
Chapter 5. Status Indicators

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- Copyright Lenovo
  47
Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

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Chapter 7. Locations

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- Indicators
  53
- Front View
  53
- Rear View
  54
- Bottom View
  54
- Locating Frus and Crus
  54
- Major Frus and Crus
  56
- LCD Frus and Crus
  58
- Looking up FRU Information
  59
Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

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Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

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- General Guidelines
  65
- Before Servicing the Computer
  66
- Removing the SIM Card
  66
- 1010 Tablet Digitizer Pen
  66
- 1020 Battery Pack
  67
- 1030 Hard Disk Drive or Solid-State Drive
  67
- 1040 Memory Module
  69
- 1050 Hinge Cap
  71
- 1060 Keyboard
  71
- 1070 Palm Rest
  74
- 1080 Backup Battery
  76
- Lan/Wimax
  77
- 1100 PCI Express Mini Card for Wireless WAN or Msata Solid-State Drive
  80
- 1110 Bluetooth Daughter Card
  83
- 1120 Keyboard Bezel
  84
- 1130 LCD Unit
  87
- 1140 DC-In Connector, Tablet Digitizer Pen Case and Switch Assembly, and Base Cover
  90
- 1150 Expresscard Slot Assembly, Thermal Fan Assembly, and System Board
  93
- 2010 Button Bezel and Ingerprint Reader
  97
- 2020 LED Board
  99
- 2030 LCD Panel
  102
- 2040 Integrated Camera
  105
- 2050 Hinge
  107
- 2060 Speaker Assembly, Built-In Microphones, and LCD Cables
  108
- Cables
  110
Appendix A. Notices

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- Electronic Emission Notices
  114
- Trademarks
  114

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ThinkPad X230 User Manual (187 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. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

Appendix E. Notices

ThinkPad X230 Hardware Maintenance Manual (116 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Safety Information

Chapter 2. Important Service Information

Chapter 3. General Checkout

Chapter 4. Related Service Information

Chapter 5. Status Indicators

Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

Chapter 7. Locations

Chapter 8. FRU Replacement Notices

Chapter 9. Removing or Replacing a FRU

Appendix A. Notices

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