Lenovo T450- User Manual

Lenovo T450

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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 – Notice for removable rechargeable battery
  • Page 13 – Notice for built-in rechargeable battery; Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery; Heat and product ventilation
  • Page 14 – Electrical current safety information
  • Page 15 – Using headphones or earphones; Plastic bag notice
  • Page 16 – Wash hands after handling; xiv
  • Page 17 – Chapter 1. Product overview; Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators; Microphones
  • Page 19 – Audio connector
  • Page 20 – Ethernet connector
  • Page 21 – Power connector; Fan louvers; Always On USB connector
  • Page 22 – Bottom view
  • Page 23 – Speakers; Keyboard drainage holes
  • Page 24 – Status indicators; Fn Lock indicator; Microphone mute indicator; System status indicators
  • Page 25 – Fast-blinking for three times; On; Off; Locating important product information
  • Page 26 – Certificate of Authenticity information
  • Page 27 – Genuine Microsoft label; Features; Microprocessor
  • Page 29 – Security feature; Specifications; Size; Operating environment
  • Page 30 – Lenovo programs; Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system; Start
  • Page 31 – Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system; Lenovo PC Experience; An introduction to Lenovo programs
  • Page 35 – Chapter 2. Using your computer; Registering your computer; Can I get my user guide in another language?
  • Page 37 – Using the multi-touch screen
  • Page 41 – When the Fn Lock function is disabled:
  • Page 43 – TrackPoint pointing device
  • Page 44 – Trackpad; Point
  • Page 45 – Trackpad touch gestures
  • Page 46 – Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device; Hardware and Sound; Replacing the cap of pointing stick
  • Page 47 – Connecting to ac power
  • Page 50 – Handling the battery
  • Page 51 – Connecting to the network
  • Page 52 – Ethernet connections; Wireless connections; Using the wireless LAN connection; off
  • Page 54 – Using the wireless WAN connection; Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
  • Page 55 – Using the Bluetooth connection; Send To; Using an external display; Connecting a wired display
  • Page 57 – Using audio features; Using the camera; Camera
  • Page 58 – Using a flash media card or a smart card; Installing a flash media card or a smart card
  • Page 61 – Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer; Finding ThinkPad options
  • Page 62 – ThinkPad Basic Dock
  • Page 63 – ThinkPad Pro Dock
  • Page 65 – ThinkPad Ultra Dock
  • Page 67 – Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 68 – Detaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 70 – Security features
  • Page 71 – Chapter 4. You and your computer; Accessibility and comfort; General posture
  • Page 72 – What if you are traveling?; Comfort
  • Page 76 – Assistive technologies
  • Page 77 – Screen-reader technologies; Traveling with your computer; Travel tips on airplanes; Travel accessories
  • Page 79 – Security
  • Page 80 – Supervisor password
  • Page 81 – Hard disk passwords
  • Page 83 – Hard disk security
  • Page 84 – Setting the security chip
  • Page 85 – Using the fingerprint reader
  • Page 86 – Finish; Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader
  • Page 87 – Indicator behavior of the fingerprint reader; Setting the fingerprint reader; Predesktop Authentication:
  • Page 89 – Using firewalls
  • Page 91 – Chapter 6. Advanced configuration; Installing a new operating system
  • Page 92 – Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Page 93 – Installing device drivers
  • Page 100 – Date and Time menu; System Date; Security menu
  • Page 104 – Startup menu; Startup
  • Page 105 – Boot; boldface
  • Page 107 – Setting management features
  • Page 109 – Chapter 7. Preventing problems; General tips for preventing problems
  • Page 110 – Making sure device drivers are current; Getting the latest drivers from the Web site; Getting the latest drivers using System Update
  • Page 111 – Taking care of your computer; Be careful about where and how you work
  • Page 112 – Cleaning the cover of your computer
  • Page 115 – Chapter 8. Recovery overview; Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system; Creating recovery media
  • Page 116 – Performing backup and recovery operations
  • Page 117 – Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
  • Page 118 – Creating and using a rescue medium
  • Page 119 – Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers; Reinstalling preinstalled programs
  • Page 120 – Solving recovery problems
  • Page 125 – Chapter 9. Replacing devices; Static electricity prevention; Config
  • Page 126 – Replacing the removable battery
  • Page 127 – Installing or replacing the micro SIM card
  • Page 129 – Replacing the base cover assembly
  • Page 131 – Replacing the internal storage drive
  • Page 133 – Replacing a memory module
  • Page 134 – Replacing an M.2 wireless WAN card
  • Page 137 – Replacing the keyboard
  • Page 144 – Replacing the coin-cell battery
  • Page 147 – Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems; Diagnosing problems
  • Page 150 – Beep errors; Memory module problems; Networking problems; Ethernet problems; Problem; Solution
  • Page 151 – A wireless LAN problem
  • Page 152 – Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices; TrackPoint pointing device problems
  • Page 153 – Keyboard problems; Problems with the display and multimedia devices; Computer screen problems
  • Page 155 – External monitor problems
  • Page 156 – Audio problems
  • Page 158 – Battery problems
  • Page 160 – Problems with drives and other storage devices; Hard disk drive problems
  • Page 161 – A solid-state drive problem; A software problem; A USB problem
  • Page 162 – A docking station problem
  • Page 163 – Chapter 11. Getting support; Before you contact Lenovo; Getting help and service
  • Page 165 – Telephone numbers; Purchasing additional services
  • Page 167 – Appendix A. Regulatory Information; Wireless related information; Wireless interoperability
  • Page 168 – Usage environment and your health; Locations of the UltraConnectTM wireless antennas
  • Page 169 – Locating wireless regulatory notices; Certification related information; Export classification notice
  • Page 170 – Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:
  • Page 173 – Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements; Important WEEE information; Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
  • Page 174 – Recycling information for Brazil; Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
  • Page 175 – Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
  • Page 178 – China RoHS
  • Page 181 – Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information
  • Page 184 – Trademarks
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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. Advanced configuration . . 75 Installing a new operating system . . . . . . . 75 Installing the Windows 7 operating system . . 75 Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system . 76 Installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using the ThinkPad Setup program . . . . . . 77 Main menu ....

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rated current less than or equal to 20 A perphase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lenovo product service information forTaiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Eurasian compliance mark . . . . . . . . . . 155 Brazil regulatory notice . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Mexico regulatory notice . . . . ...

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