Lenovo T431s- User Manual

Lenovo T431s

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Contents
  • Page 4 – ii
  • Page 5 – iii
  • Page 6 – iv
  • Page 7 – Read this first; Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates.; Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter.; Prevent your computer from getting wet.
  • Page 8 – Protect your computer and data when moving it.; Handle your computer gently.; Important safety information
  • Page 9 – Conditions that require immediate action; Safety guidelines; Service and upgrades; vii
  • Page 10 – Power cords and power adapters; DANGER
  • Page 11 – Power supply statement
  • Page 12 – Built-in rechargeable battery notice
  • Page 14 – Electrical current safety information
  • Page 15 – Wash hands after handling
  • Page 16 – xiv
  • Page 17 – Chapter 1. Product overview; Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
  • Page 20 – Security keyhole; Power connector
  • Page 21 – VGA connector; Media card reader slot; Bottom view
  • Page 22 – Speakers; Emergency reset hole; Rear view; SIM card tray; Status indicators
  • Page 24 – Locating important product information; Machine type and model information
  • Page 25 – Features
  • Page 26 – Specifications
  • Page 27 – Operating environment; Lenovo programs; Start
  • Page 28 – Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
  • Page 29 – Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system; Lenovo QuickLaunch
  • Page 30 – Lenovo program overview
  • Page 32 – System Update
  • Page 33 – Chapter 2. Using your computer; Registering your computer; Registration; Frequently asked questions; Can I get my user guide in another language?
  • Page 35 – When the Fn Lock function is disabled:
  • Page 37 – Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device; Hardware and Sound
  • Page 38 – Battery
  • Page 39 – Using the ac power adapter; Connecting the ac power adapter; Charging the battery
  • Page 40 – Managing the battery power
  • Page 42 – Wireless connections
  • Page 43 – Bluetooth; Establishing a wireless connection; Location Awareness; Using Bluetooth; Bluetooth Devices
  • Page 44 – Checking the wireless network connection status; Access Connections gauge
  • Page 45 – Access Connections wireless status icon; Enabling or disabling the wireless features; Using an external monitor
  • Page 49 – Using the camera
  • Page 50 – Removing a media card; Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
  • Page 51 – Chapter 3. You and your computer; Accessibility and comfort; General posture
  • Page 52 – What if you are traveling?; Comfort
  • Page 53 – Assistive technologies; Screen-reader technologies; Traveling with your computer
  • Page 54 – Travel accessories
  • Page 56 – Hard disk passwords
  • Page 58 – Supervisor password
  • Page 60 – Hard disk security
  • Page 61 – Setting the security chip
  • Page 62 – Using the fingerprint reader; Enrolling your fingerprint; Swiping your finger over the reader
  • Page 63 – Maintaining the fingerprint reader
  • Page 64 – Empty recycle bin; Delete; Using firewalls
  • Page 67 – Chapter 5. Recovery overview; Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system; Creating and using a recovery media; Creating recovery media
  • Page 68 – Performing backup and recovery operations
  • Page 69 – Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
  • Page 70 – Creating and using a rescue medium
  • Page 71 – Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers; Reinstalling preinstalled programs; Solving recovery problems
  • Page 72 – Resetting your computer to the factory default settings; Advanced startup options
  • Page 73 – Restart now
  • Page 75 – Chapter 6. Replacing devices; Static electricity prevention; Config
  • Page 76 – Installing or replacing the SIM card
  • Page 77 – Replacing the base cover assembly
  • Page 78 – Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
  • Page 80 – Replacing a memory module
  • Page 81 – Replacing an M.2 wireless LAN card
  • Page 84 – Replacing an M.2 wireless WAN card
  • Page 87 – Replacing the backup battery
  • Page 88 – Replacing the keyboard
  • Page 95 – Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer; Finding ThinkPad options
  • Page 96 – Front view
  • Page 98 – External monitor connector; power connector
  • Page 100 – eSATA connector or USB 3.0 connector; Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
  • Page 102 – Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
  • Page 103 – Security feature
  • Page 104 – Using the system lock key
  • Page 105 – Chapter 8. Advanced configuration; Installing a new operating system
  • Page 106 – Installing the Windows 7 operating system
  • Page 107 – Search; Installing the Windows 8 operating system; Startup; Installing device drivers
  • Page 110 – boldface
  • Page 115 – Date and Time menu; Security
  • Page 119 – Startup menu
  • Page 121 – Restart menu
  • Page 122 – Updating your system UEFI BIOS; System management; Desktop Management Interface
  • Page 123 – Setting management features
  • Page 124 – Flash update
  • Page 125 – Chapter 9. Preventing problems; General tips for preventing problems
  • Page 126 – Making sure device drivers are current; Getting the latest drivers from the Web site; Current ThinkPad systems; Getting the latest drivers using System Update
  • Page 127 – Taking care of your computer; Be careful about where and how you work; Handle storage media and drives properly
  • Page 128 – Cleaning the cover of your computer
  • Page 131 – Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems; Diagnosing problems
  • Page 132 – Spills on the keyboard; If you spill something on your computer:; Error messages; Message
  • Page 134 – Errors without messages
  • Page 135 – Beep errors; Memory module problems
  • Page 136 – Networking problems; Ethernet problems
  • Page 137 – Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices; ThinkPad pointing device problems
  • Page 138 – Keyboard problems; Problems with the display and multimedia devices; Computer screen problems
  • Page 139 – External monitor problems
  • Page 142 – Audio problems
  • Page 143 – Battery problems
  • Page 145 – A power button problem; Boot problems
  • Page 146 – Problems with drives and other storage devices; Hard disk drive problems
  • Page 147 – A solid-state drive problem; A software problem; A USB problem
  • Page 149 – Chapter 11. Getting support; Before you contact Lenovo
  • Page 151 – Telephone numbers
  • Page 153 – Appendix A. Regulatory information; Wireless related information; Wireless interoperability
  • Page 154 – Usage environment and your health; Locations of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
  • Page 155 – Locating wireless regulatory notices; Export classification notice
  • Page 156 – German Class B compliance statement; Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:
  • Page 159 – Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements; Important WEEE information; Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
  • Page 160 – Recycling information for Brazil; Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil; Battery recycling information for the European Union
  • Page 163 – Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
  • Page 166 – Trademarks
  • Page 168 – India RoHS
  • Page 169 – Appendix F. EurAsia Compliance Mark
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Summary

Page 3 - Contents

Contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi Conditions that require immediate action . . vii Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Locating computer controls, connectors, andindicators . ...

Page 4 - ii

Chapter 6. Replacing devices . . . . . 59 Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . 59 Disabling the built-in battery . . . . . . . . . 59 Installing or replacing the SIM card. . . . . . . 60 Replacing the base cover assembly . . . . . . 61 Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive ...

Page 5 - iii

Korea Class B compliance statement . . . . 141 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 141 Japan compliance statement for productswhich connect to the power mains withrated current less than or equal to 20 A perphase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lenovo product service information forTaiwa...

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