Lenovo E531 User Manual

PN: SP40F28924

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Integrated camera

Function keys

: Microphone mute

: Change display brightness

: Change display settings

For Windows 7: Open Control Panel

For Windows 7: Open Windows Search

For Windows 7: Open Computer

Numeric keypad*

TrackPoint® pointing stick

Touch pad

Fingerprint reader*

* On some models.

beyond this point can cause damage.

Country or region

Telephone number

Partner

Australia

1800 041 267 (English)

Austria

01-24592-5901 (German)

Bahrain

Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722
Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302

Belgium

02-210-9820

Bolivia

0800-10-0189 (Spanish)

Brazil

Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region:

(Brazilian Portuguese)

Brunei

Dial 800-1111, then dial 866-273-5446
(English and Bahasa Melayu)

Canada

1-800-565-3344 (English, French)

Jamaica, Tortola)

Chile

800-361-213 (Spanish)

Colombia

1-800-912-3021 (Spanish)

Costa Rica

0-800-011-1029 (Spanish)

Cyprus

80092537 (Greek)

Czech Republic

[phone]

Denmark

4520-8200
(Danish)

Dominican
Republic

1-866-434-2080 (Spanish)
Ecuador

1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish)

Egypt

800-0000-418 (Toll free)
(English, Arabic)

El Salvador

800-6264 (Spanish)

Estonia

[phone], [phone]

(Finnish)

France

0238-557-450

(French)

Germany

01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support)
(German)

Greece

0080044149702 (Greek)

(Spanish)

(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)

Hungary

[phone]
(English)

(Hebrew and English)

Italy

02-7031-6101
Japan

0120-000-817

Jordan

Jordan Business Systems:

Latvia

[phone]

Lebanon

Quantech: 00 961 1999 500
Lithuania

[phone]

Libya

[phone] (French, English)

[phone]

Macau

0800-807 /
Mexico

001-866-434-2080 (Spanish)

Middle East

[phone]

(Arabic)

Netherlands

[phone] (Dutch)

Nicaragua

001-800-220-1830 (Spanish)

Norway

6681-1100
00 92 21 568 9823

Panama

206-6047

Peru

0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish)

Philippines

180089086454 (Domestic Toll Free)
Poland

[phone] (Polish)

Portugal

[phone] (Portuguese)

Romania

[phone]

Russia

8-800-555-0317 (Toll free number)
(Russian)

Saudi Arabia

8008445128 (English, Arabic)

(English)

Slovakia

[phone]

Sri Lanka

[phone], [phone] (English)

Sweden

08-477-4420
Thailand

001 800 4415 734
(English)

Printed in China

Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide

Brief user notices
ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531

Unpack

ThinkPad®

computer

Battery Power cord

Initial setup instructions

1. Install the battery pack.

Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following

illustration.

2. Connect to power.

ac power adapter Publications

This system supports only batteries specially designed for this
specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized
builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or
batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or
a battery designed for another system is installed, the system will
not charge.

Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or
safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for
failures or damage arising out of their use.

Lenovo® electronic manuals... for a greener planet!

Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
http://www.lenovo.com/thinkuserguides

Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-i

nstalled files and
applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove
the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see “Recovery
overview” in the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic
User Guide provided on your computer.

Controls and indicators

: Power button

: Volume controls

: Manage wireless connections
:

For Windows

®

8: Open the Settings charm

3. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

4. Configure the operating system following the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. This

process takes several minutes.
Additional information about using your ThinkPad computer is in the User Guide. See “Accessing your

User Guide” later in this document.

Accessing your User Guide

Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer.
To access your User Guide, do the following:

®

Windows

8:

• From the desktop or the Start screen

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-r ight corner of the
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
to display the charms, and then tap Search.

2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Lenovo User Guide.

• From the Start screen

1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.

2. Click or tap User Guide.

Windows 7:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and
Support. The Help and Support program opens.

2. Click Lenovo User Guide.

3. In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for your model and
the User Guide opens.

Read before using your computer

T

he following sections provide critical safety and regulatory
information for Lenovo computers and instructions on how to access
electronic versions of the publications developed for your computer.

Read first — regulatory information

Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply
with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region
in which it has been approved for wireless use. In addition, if your
product contains a telecom modem, it complies with the requirements
for connection to the telephone network in your country.

Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region
before using the wireless devices contained in your computer. To
obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory Notice, refer to the
“Downloading publications” section below.

Downloading publications

Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from
the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your
computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides and
follow the instructions on the screen.

Downloading drivers

The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo
Support Web site. To download the latest drivers for your computer,
go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the
screen.

Service and Support information

The following information describes the technical support that is
available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout
the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full
explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See “Lenovo Limited Warranty
notice” later in this document for details on accessing the full warranty.

If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and
conditions for detailed information:

• For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to:
http://support.lenovo.com/lwsu

• For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:
http://support.lenovo.com/ladps

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product
athttp://www.lenovo.com/support.

Telephone technical support

You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center
by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support
representative, have the following information available: model and
serial number, the exact wording of any error message, and a
description of the problem.

Your technical support representative might want to walk you through
the problem while you are at your computer during the call.

Worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list

Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice.

The most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is
always available at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed,
contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Africa Africa: [phone]

Algeria [phone] (French, English)
Argentina 0800-666-0011 (Spanish)

Caribbean
(Bermuda,

China Technical Support Line

South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans)
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business

[phone] (Warranty service and support)
(Dutch)
02-210-9800 (French)

(11) 3889-8986
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region:
0800-701-4815

1-800 426 7378 (English)

:

For Windows 8: Open the Search charm

: View the programs that you have opened
:

For Windows 8: View all the programs

: Fn key with the Fn Lock indicator

Country or region Telephone number

Croatia 0800-0426

Finland 09-459-6960

Guatemala 1800-624-0051 (Spanish)
Honduras Tegucigalpa: 232-4222

Hong Kong 800-964-173 /

India 1800-425-2666 or 1800-102-3692

Indonesia 001-803-442-425
Ireland 01-815-9202

Israel Givat Shmuel Service Center:

Korea 080-513-0880 (Korean)
Kuwait Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: 00 965 2244 5280

Luxembourg [phone]

800-990-8888, 86-10-58851110 (Mandarin)

7010-5150 (Warranty service and support)

002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply)

[phone] (Warranty service and support)

Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and
support)
Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and
support)

San Pedro Sula: 552-2234

3071-3561

[phone]
(English, Hungarian)

Email: [e-mail]
(English)

(English, Bahasa Indonesia)
01-881-1444 (Warranty service and support)

[phone]

[phone] (Warranty service and support)
(Italian)

00 962 6 5000999 (ext. 713/127)
General Computer & Electronic (GCE):
00 962 6 551 3879

AM. KHORAFI: 00 965 2200 1100 1127
Khorafi Business Machines (KBM): 00 965 2259 4611
Diyar United Company: 00 965 4378 383
Redington Kuwait: 00 965 2433 3203, 25456250 /
25456251

Computer Business Machine (CBM): 00 961 1680 180
El Haceb S.A.L: 00 961 1771 300

System status indicator

ttention: Do not force the display open

A

beyond 135 degrees from the relative
position of the keyboard. Forcing the display

Country or region Telephone number

Malaysia 1800-88-0013
Malta [phone]

Morocco [phone]

New Zealand 0508 770 506 (English)

Oman Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication Systems:

Pakistan International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.:

Paraguay 009-800-52-10026 (Spanish)

Qatar Al Mana Computer Services: 00 974 4489 966 (ext.

Singapore 800 6011 343 (Local number only)

Slovenia [phone] (Slovenian)
Spain 0901-100-000 (Spanish)

Switzerland 058-333-0900

Taiwan 0800-000-702 (Mandarin)

Turkey 0212 336 03 66

Ukraine 0800 502 235
United Arab

Emirates
United Kingdom 01475-897-163

(French)
(852) 3071-3559

(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)
(English, Bahasa Melayu)

[phone]

8152-1550 (Warranty service and support)
(Norwegian)

00 968 2469 6255
Overseas Business Machines (OBM): 00 968 2460
1072, 2460 5018
Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS): 00 968
2455 9831

00 92 212 422 569, 00 92 213 241 2023
Selling Business Systems:

001-866-434-2080 (Lenovo Customer Support Center

- Toll free)
(Spanish)

180014410719 (International Toll Free)
(Tagalog, English)

1992)
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: 00 974 4441 212
Gulf Business Machines: 00-974 462 1395

[phone] (DID)

077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support)
(Swedish)

0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support)
(German, French, Italian)

(Thai, English)
00800 448 825 165

(Turkish)
(Ukrainian, Russian, English)

800 04447023 (English, Arabic)

08705-500-900 (Standard warranty support)

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Country or region

Telephone number

United States 1-800-426-7378 (Select “Option #1”)

Uruguay

000-411-005-6649 (Spanish)

Venezuela

0-800-100-2011 (Spanish)

Vietnam

120-11072 (Toll Free)
(Vietnamese, English)

Yemen

Al Khirbash and Agencies:

00-967 3 213909

overdischarge.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

sheet

ac power adapter

X X Backup battery

X

Optical drive

X

Thermal cover

X

TrackPoint cap

X

sheet

Keyboard

X

Wireless LAN card

X

(English)

+(84) 8 3521 8000 (Standard Charges Apply)

00 967 1209 8278
Yemen Business Machines (YBM):
00-967 3 213324,
00-967 3 214655,

Lenovo product service information for Taiwan

Safety information

Thi

s section contains important safety information for Lenovo
products. Additional safety information is provided in the User Guide
for your product. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional
information.

Laser compliance statement

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic

devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser

product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class

3B laser diode. Note the following:
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not

view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct
exposure to the beam.

Plastic bag notice

CAUTION:
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from

babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation.

Rechargeable battery notice (for notebook computers)

DANGER
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack.

Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage
from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one
specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack
is not covered by the warranty.

If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is
danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small
amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

• Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by

Lenovo.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Do not expose it to water or rain.

• Do not attempt to disassemble it.

• Do not short-circuit it.

• Keep it away from children.

• Do not drop the battery pack.

Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in
landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local
ordinances or regulations.

The battery pack should be stored at room temperature, charged
to approximately 30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend that the
battery pack be charged about once per year to prevent

Lithium coin cell battery notice

DANGER

When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an
equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The
battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled,
or disposed of.

Do not:

• Throw or immerse into water

• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

• Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
The following statement applies to users in the state of California,

U.S.A.
California Perchlorate Information:
Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries

may contain perchlorate.

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated

with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Using headphones or earphones

If your computer has both a headphone connector and an audio line­out connector, always use the headphone connector for headphones
(also called a headset) or earphones.

CAUTION:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum
increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the
sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust
the equalizer to an appropriate level.

Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time
at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or
earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332-2.
The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN
50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification limits the computer’s
maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help
protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or
earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 Limits) or
a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that
do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive
sound pressure levels.

If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the
package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones
and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN
50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that
they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation Values). Using
headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous
due to excessive sound pressure levels.

Lenovo Limited Warranty notice

This product is covered by the terms of the Lenovo Limited Warranty,
version L505-0010-02 08/2011. Read the Lenovo Limited Warranty
(LLW) at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02. You can view the
LLW in a number of languages from this Web site. The LLW also is
displayed on your computer during the initial setup. After the initial
setup has completed, you can view the warranty on your computer by
doing the following:

Windows 8:

• From the desktop or the Start screen

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
to display the charms, and then tap Search.

2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Warranty Information.

• From the Start screen

1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.

2. Click or tap Service & Warranty.

Windows 7: From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo

Device Experience → Lenovo Warranty.

If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your
computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a
printed version of the LLW.

Warranty Information

To check the warranty status of your computer, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty & Services, click
Check Warranty Status, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.

Suplemento de Garantía para México

Este Suplemento se considera parte integrante de la Garantía
Limitada de Lenovo y será efectivo única y exclusivamente para los
productos distribuidos y comercializados dentro del Territorio de los
Estados Unidos Mexicanos. En caso de conflicto, se aplicarán los
términos de este Suplemento.

Todos los programas de software precargados en el equipo sólo
tendrán una garantía de treinta (30) días por defectos de instalación
desde la fecha de compra. Lenovo no es responsable de la
información incluida en dichos programas de software y/o cualquier
programa de software adicional instalado por Usted o instalado
después de la compra del producto.

Los servicios no cubiertos por la garantía se cargarán al usuario final,
previa obtención de una autorización.

En el caso de que se precise una reparación cubierta por la garantía,
por favor, llame al Centro de soporte al cliente al 001-866-434-2080,
donde le dirigirán al Centro de servicio autorizado más cercano. Si no
existiese ningún Centro de servicio autorizado en su ciudad,
población o en un radio de 70 kilómetros de su ciudad o población, la
garantía incluirá cualquier gasto de entrega razonable relacionado
con el transporte del producto a su Centro de servicio autorizado más
cercano. Por favor, llame al Centro de servicio autorizado más
cercano para obtener las aprobaciones necesarias o la información
relacionada con el envío del producto y la dirección de envío.

Para obtener una lista de los Centros de servicio autorizados, por
favor, visite:

http://www.lenovo.com/mx/es/servicios

Importado por:
Lenovo México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Av. Santa Fe 505, Piso 15

Col. Cruz Manca
Cuajimalpa, D.F., México
C.P. 05349
Tel. [phone]

Customer Replaceable Units

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded
or replaced by the customer. If a CRU is determined to be defective
during the warranty period, a replacement CRU will be provided to the
customer. Customers are responsible for installing the self-service
CRUs for this product. Customers also can install optional-service
CRUs, which might require some technical skills or tools, or request
that a technician install the optional-service CRU under the terms of
the applicable warranty service type for your country or region. The
following tables list CRUs for your computer and tell where to find the
replacement instructions.

Self-service CRUs

CRU This setup

Battery X X
Hard disk drive or SATA solid-state
drive
Memory module X

Wireless LAN card slot cover X

User Guide

X

Optional-service CRUs

CRU This setup

Wireless WAN card X

Note: Your compute r might not have wireless LAN card or wireless
WAN card.

CRU installation instructions are in the User Guide for the respective
product. See “Accessing your User Guide” and “Downloading
publications” for additional information.

User Guide

Electronic emission notices

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device. The User Guide for this product provides the
complete Class B compliance statements that are applicable for this
device. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional information.

Korean Class B compliance statement

European Union conformity

EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia

Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of
Conformity information is located in the Regulatory Notice, which you
can download from the Lenovo Support Web site. See “Downloading
publications” for additional information.

Recycling and environmental information

Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment
to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment
owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling
Lenovo products, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

Important WEEE information

Country-specific information is available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

Recycling information for Japan

Recycling information for China

ditional recycling statements

Ad

Additional information about recycling computer components and
batteries is in your User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for
details.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)

European Union RoHS

Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January
2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction
of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”).

For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communica
tion.pdf

China RoHS

The information in the following table is applicable for products
manufactured on or after March 1, 2007 for sale in the People’s
Republic of China.

Turkish RoHS

The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of
Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).

Ukraine RoHS

India RoHS

RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management &Handling) Rules,

2011.

California BC mark

ENERGY STAR

Select models conform to ENERGY
STAR requirements. Additional
ENERGY STAR information is in
your User Guide. See “Accessing
your User Guide.”

Legal notices

Lenovo, For Those Who Do., the Lenovo logo, ThinkPad, and
TrackPoint are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both.

Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or

service marks of others.
For additional legal notices, refer to the User Guide for your computer.

See "Accessing your User Guide" for additional information.