Lenovo X1 Carbon User Manual

UserGuide
ThinkPadX1Carbon
Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthefollowing:
SafetyandWarrantyGuide
RegulatoryNotice
“Importantsafetyinformation”onpagevi
•AppendixE“Notices”onpage147
ThelatestSafetyandWarrantyGuideandtheRegulatoryNoticeareavailableontheLenovoSupportWeb siteat: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManual
SecondEdition(January2014)
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Contents
Readthisfirst..............v
Importantsafetyinformation..........vi
Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction..vii
Safetyguidelines............vii
Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Locatingcomputercontrols,connectors,and
indicators..................1
Frontview................1
Right-sideview..............3
Left-sideview..............5
Bottomview...............7
Rearview................8
Statusindicators.............9
Locatingimportantproductinformation.....10
Machinetypeandmodelinformation....10
FCCIDandICCertificationinformation...10
CertificateofAuthenticityinformation....11
GenuineMicrosoftlabel.........12
Features.................12
Specifications...............13
Operatingenvironment...........14
Lenovoprograms.............14
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
7operatingsystem...........15
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
8.1operatingsystem..........16
Lenovoprogramoverview........17
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...19
Registeringyourcomputer..........19
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........19
Usingthemulti-touchscreen.........21
UsingtheAdaptiveKeys...........24
AdaptiveKeysoverview.........25
ModesoftheAdaptiveKeys.......26
FunctionsoftheAdaptiveKeys......27
Fnkeycombinations..........30
Brightnessmanagement.........31
SettingtheAdaptiveKeys........31
Windowskey...............32
UsingtheThinkPadpointingdevice......33
Powermanagement............34
Checkingthebatterystatus........34
Usingtheacpoweradapter........35
Chargingthebattery..........35
Maximizingthebatterylife........36
Managingthebatterypower.......36
Power-savingmodes..........36
Handlingthebattery...........37
Connectingtothenetwork..........38
Ethernetconnections..........39
Wirelessconnections..........39
Presentationsandmultimedia.........43
Changingdisplaysettings........43
Connectingaprojectororanexternal
monitor................44
Settingupapresentation.........45
Usingdualdisplays...........45
Usingaudiofeatures............46
Usingthecamera.............47
Usingcameragestures...........48
Chapter3.Youandyourcomputer..51
Accessibilityandcomfort..........51
Ergonomicinformation..........51
Comfort...............52
Accessibilityinformation.........52
Travelingwithyourcomputer.........53
Traveltips...............53
Travelaccessories...........53
Chapter4.Security..........55
Usingpasswords..............55
Typingpasswords...........55
Power-onpassword...........55
Supervisorpassword..........56
Harddiskpasswords..........57
Solid-statedrivesecurity...........59
Settingthesecuritychip...........60
Usingthefingerprintreader..........61
Noticeondeletingdatafromyoursolid-state
drive...................64
Usingfirewalls...............65
Protectingdataagainstviruses........65
Chapter5.Recoveryoverview....67
RecoveryoverviewfortheWindows7operating
system..................67
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....67
Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations.68
UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace.69
Creatingandusingarescuemedium....70
Reinstallingpreinstalledprogramsanddevice
drivers................71
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Solvingrecoveryproblems........71
RecoveryoverviewfortheWindows8.1operating
system..................72
Refreshingyourcomputer........72
Resettingyourcomputertothefactorydefault
settings................72
Usingtheadvancedstartupoptions....73
RecoveringyouroperatingsystemifWindows
8.1failstostart.............73
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....73
Chapter6.Replacingdevices.....75
Staticelectricityprevention..........75
Disablingthebuilt-inbattery.........75
InstallingorreplacingthemicroSIMcard....76
Replacingthebasecover..........77
Replacingthesolid-statedrive........78
ReplacingthewirelessLANcard.......80
InstallingorreplacingthewirelessWANcard...83
Chapter7.Enhancingyour
computer...............87
FindingThinkPadoptions..........87
ThinkPaddocks..............87
Chapter8.Advancedconfiguration..91
Installinganewoperatingsystem.......91
InstallingtheWindows7operatingsystem..91
InstallingtheWindows8.1operatingsystem.92
Installingdevicedrivers...........93
UsingtheThinkPadSetupprogram......93
Mainmenu..............94
Configmenu..............94
DateandTimemenu..........98
Securitymenu.............98
Startupmenu.............102
Restartmenu.............104
UpdatingtheUEFIBIOS.........104
Usingsystemmanagement..........104
Settingmanagementfeatures.......105
Chapter9.Preventingproblems..107
Generaltipsforpreventingproblems......107
Makingsuredevicedriversarecurrent.....108
Takingcareofyourcomputer.........109
Cleaningthecoverofyourcomputer....110
Chapter10.Troubleshooting
computerproblems.........113
Diagnosingproblems............113
Troubleshooting..............113
Computerstopsresponding.......113
Spillsonthekeyboard..........114
Errormessages............114
Errorswithoutmessages.........115
Beeperrors..............116
Memorymoduleproblems........116
Networkingproblems..........117
Problemswiththekeyboardandotherpointing
devices................119
Problemswiththedisplayandmultimedia
devices................119
Fingerprintreaderproblems........123
Batteryandpowerproblems.......123
Asolid-statedriveproblem........126
Asoftwareproblem...........126
Problemswithportsandconnectors....126
Chapter11.Gettingsupport....129
BeforeyoucontactLenovo..........129
Gettinghelpandservice...........129
Usingdiagnosticprograms........130
LenovoSupportWebsite.........130
CallingLenovo.............130
Purchasingadditionalservices........131
AppendixA.Regulatory
Information.............133
Wirelessrelatedinformation.........133
LocationsoftheUltraConnect™wireless
antennas...............134
Locatingwirelessregulatorynotices....135
Exportclassificationnotice..........135
Electronicemissionnotices..........135
FederalCommunicationsCommission
DeclarationofConformity........135
IndustryCanadaClassBemissioncompliance
statement...............136
EuropeanUnion-Compliancetothe
ElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective...136
GermanClassBcompliancestatement...136
KoreaClassBcompliancestatement....137
JapanVCCIClassBcompliancestatement..137
Japancompliancestatementforproducts
whichconnecttothepowermainswith
ratedcurrentlessthanorequalto20Aper
phase................137
Lenovoproductserviceinformationfor
Taiwan................137
Eurasiancompliancemark..........137
AppendixB.WEEEandrecycling
statements.............139
ImportantWEEEinformation.........139
RecyclinginformationforJapan........139
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BatteryrecyclinginformationforBrazil.....140
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan.....140
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................141
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheUnitedStates
andCanada................141
IndiaRoHS................143
TurkishRoHS...............143
UkraineRoHS...............144
AppendixD.ENERGYSTARmodel
information.............145
AppendixC.RestrictionofHazardous
SubstancesDirective(RoHS)....143
EuropeanUnionRoHS...........143
ChinaRoHS................143
AppendixE.Notices.........147
Trademarks................148
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ivUserGuide
Readthisfirst
Besuretofollowtheimportanttipsgivenheretogetthemostuseandenjoymentoutofyourcomputer. Failuretodosomightleadtodiscomfortorinjury,orcauseyourcomputertofail.
Protectyourselffromtheheatthatyourcomputergenerates.
Whenyourcomputeristurnedonorthebatteryischarging,thebase,thepalm rest,andsomeotherpartsmaybecomehot.Thetemperaturetheyreach dependsontheamountofsystemactivityandthelevelofchargeinthebattery.
Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing,couldcause discomfortorevenaskinburn.
•Avoidkeepingyourhands,yourlap,oranyotherpartofyourbodyin contactwithahotsectionofthecomputerforanyextendedtime.
•Periodicallytakehandsfromusingthekeyboardbyliftingyourhandsfrom thepalmrest.
Protectyourselffromtheheatgeneratedbytheacpoweradapter.
Whentheacpoweradapterisconnectedtoanelectricaloutletandyour computer,itgeneratesheat.
Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing,maycauseaskin burn.
•Donotplacetheacpoweradapterincontactwithanypartofyourbody whileitisinuse.
•Neveruseittowarmyourbody.
Preventyourcomputerfromgettingwet.
Protectthecablesfrombeingdamaged.
Toavoidspillsandthedangerofelectricalshock,keepliquidsawayfromyour computer.
Applyingstrongforcetocablesmaydamageorbreakthem.
Routecommunicationlines,orthecablesofanacpoweradapter,amouse,a keyboard,aprinter,oranyotherelectronicdevice,sothattheycannotbewalked on,trippedover,pinchedbyyourcomputerorotherobjects,orinanyway subjectedtotreatmentthatcouldinterferewiththeoperationofyourcomputer.
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Protectyourcomputeranddatawhenmovingit.
Beforemovingacomputerequippedwithaharddiskdrive,dooneofthe following,andmakesurethatthepowerbuttonisofforisblinking:
•Turnitoff.
•Putitinsleepmode.
•Putitinhibernationmode.
Thiswillhelptopreventdamagetothecomputer,andpossiblelossofdata.
Handleyourcomputergently.
Donotdrop,bump,scratch,twist,hit,vibrate,push,orplaceheavyobjectson yourcomputer,display,orexternaldevices.
Carryyourcomputercarefully.
•Useaqualitycarryingcasethatprovidesadequatecushioningandprotection.
•Donotpackyourcomputerinatightlypackedsuitcaseorbag.
•Beforeputtingyourcomputerinacarryingcase,makesurethatitisoff,insleep mode,orinhibernationmode.Donotputacomputerinacarryingcasewhileit isturnedon.

Importantsafetyinformation

Note:Readtheimportantsafetyinformationfirst.
Thisinformationcanhelpyousafelyuseyournotebookcomputer.Followandretainallinformationincluded withyourcomputer.Theinformationinthisdocumentdoesnotalterthetermsofyourpurchaseagreement ortheLenovo WarrantyGuidethatcomeswithyourcomputer.
Customersafetyisimportant.Ourproductsaredevelopedtobesafeandeffective.However,personal computersareelectronicdevices.Powercords,poweradapters,andotherfeaturescancreatepotential safetyrisksthatcanresultinphysicalinjuryorpropertydamage,especiallyifmisused.Toreducethese risks,followtheinstructionsincludedwithyourproduct,observeallwarningsontheproductandinthe operatinginstructions,andreviewtheinformationincludedinthisdocumentcarefully.Bycarefullyfollowing theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentandprovidedwithyourproduct,youcanhelpprotectyourself fromhazardsandcreateasafercomputerworkenvironment.
Note:Thisinformationincludesreferencestopoweradaptersandbatteries.Inadditiontonotebook computers,someproducts(suchasspeakersandmonitors)shipwithexternalpoweradapters.Ifyouhave suchaproduct,thisinformationappliestoyourproduct.Inaddition,computerproductscontainacoin-sized internalbatterythatprovidespowertothesystemclockevenwhenthecomputerisunplugged,sothe batterysafetyinformationappliestoallcomputerproducts.
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LimitedWarranty.Formoreinformation,see“WarrantyInformation”intheSafetyand
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Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction

Productscanbecomedamagedduetomisuseorneglect.Someproductdamageisseriousenough thattheproductshouldnotbeusedagainuntilithasbeeninspectedand,ifnecessary,repairedby anauthorizedservicer.
Aswithanyelectronicdevice,paycloseattentiontotheproductwhenitisturnedon.Onveryrare occasions,youmightnoticeanodororseeapuffofsmokeorsparksventfromyourproduct.Oryou mighthearsoundslikepopping,crackingorhissing.Theseconditionsmightmerelymeanthatan internalelectroniccomponenthasfailedinasafeandcontrolledmanner .Or ,theymightindicate apotentialsafetyissue.However,donottakerisksorattempttodiagnosethesituationyourself. ContacttheCustomerSupportCenterforfurtherguidance.ForalistofServiceandSupportphone numbers,seethefollowingWebsite:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
Frequentlyinspectyourcomputeranditscomponentsfordamageorwearorsignsofdanger. Ifyouhaveanyquestionabouttheconditionofacomponent,donotusetheproduct.Contact theCustomerSupportCenterortheproductmanufacturerforinstructionsonhowtoinspectthe productandhaveitrepaired,ifnecessary.
Intheunlikelyeventthatyounoticeanyofthefollowingconditions,orifyouhaveanysafety concernswithyourproduct,stopusingtheproductandunplugitfromthepowersourceand telecommunicationlinesuntilyoucanspeaktotheCustomerSupportCenterforfurtherguidance.
•Powercords,plugs,poweradapters,extensioncords,surgeprotectors,orpowersuppliesthatare cracked,broken,ordamaged.
•Signsofoverheating,smoke,sparks,orfire.
•Damagetoabattery(suchascracks,dents,orcreases),dischargefromabattery,orabuildupofforeign substancesonthebattery.
•Acracking,hissingorpoppingsound,orstrongodorthatcomesfromtheproduct.
•Signsthatliquidhasbeenspilledoranobjecthasfallenontothecomputerproduct,thepowercordor poweradapter.
•Thecomputerproduct,powercord,orpoweradapterhasbeenexposedtowater.
•Theproducthasbeendroppedordamagedinanyway.
•Theproductdoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheoperatinginstructions.
Note:Ifyounoticetheseconditionswithaproduct(suchasanextensioncord)thatisnotmanufacturedfor orbyLenovo,stopusingthatproductuntilyoucancontacttheproductmanufacturerforfurtherinstructions, oruntilyougetasuitablereplacement.

Safetyguidelines

Alwaysobservethefollowingprecautionstoreducetheriskofinjuryandpropertydamage.
Serviceandupgrades
DonotattempttoserviceaproductyourselfunlessinstructedtodosobytheCustomerSupportCenteror yourdocumentation.OnlyuseaServiceProviderwhoisapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.
Note:Somecomputerpartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Upgradestypicallyare referredtoasoptions.ReplacementpartsapprovedforcustomerinstallationarereferredtoasCustomer ReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoprovidesdocumentationwithinstructionswhenitisappropriatefor customerstoinstalloptionsorreplaceCRUs.Y oumustcloselyfollowallinstructionswheninstallingor replacingparts.TheOffstateofapowerindicatordoesnotnecessarilymeanthatvoltagelevelsinsidea
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productarezero.Beforeyouremovethecoversfromaproductequippedwithapowercord,alwaysmake surethatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfromanypowersource.Ifyouhave anyquestionsorconcerns,contacttheCustomerSupportCenter.
Althoughtherearenomovingpartsinyourcomputerafterthepowercordhasbeendisconnected,the followingwarningsarerequiredforyoursafety.
CAUTION: Hazardousmovingparts.Keepfingersandotherbodypartsaway.
CAUTION:
BeforereplacinganyCRUs,turnoffthecomputerandwaitthreetofiveminutestoletthecomputer coolbeforeopeningthecover.
Powercordsandpoweradapters
DANGER
Useonlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproductmanufacturer.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH05VV-F,3G,0.75mm better.Forothercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeusedaccordingly.
Neverwrapapowercordaroundapoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocanstressthecordin waysthatcancausethecordtofray,crack,orcrimp.Thiscanpresentasafetyhazard.
Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbewalkedon,trippedover,orpinchedbyobjects.
Protectpowercordsandpoweradaptersfromliquids.Forinstance,donotleaveyourpowercord orpoweradapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronfloorsthatarecleanedwithliquidcleansers. Liquidscancauseashortcircuit,particularlyifthepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeenstressed bymisuse.Liquidsalsocancausegradualcorrosionofpowercordterminalsand/ortheconnector terminalsonapoweradapter,whichcaneventuallyresultinoverheating.
Alwaysconnectpowercordsandsignalcablesinthecorrectorderandensurethatallpowercord connectorsaresecurelyandcompletelypluggedintoreceptacles.
Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsorshowssignsof overheating(suchasdeformedplastic)attheacinputpinsoranywhereonthepoweradapter.
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,or
Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsignsofcorrosionor overheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeendamagedinanyway.
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Topreventpossibleoverheating,donotcoverthepoweradapterwithclothingorotherobjects whenthepoweradapterispluggedintoanelectricaloutlet.
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices
Ensurethatextensioncords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,andpowerstripsthatyouuse areratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsoftheproduct.Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstrips areused,theloadshouldnotexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,andinputratings.
Plugsandoutlets
DANGER
Ifareceptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewithyourcomputerequipmentappearstobe damagedorcorroded,donotusetheoutletuntilitisreplacedbyaqualifiedelectrician.
Donotbendormodifytheplug.Iftheplugisdamaged,contactthemanufacturertoobtain areplacement.
Donotshareanelectricaloutletwithotherhomeorcommercialappliancesthatdrawlargeamounts ofelectricity;otherwise,unstablevoltagemightdamageyourcomputer,data,orattacheddevices.
Someproductsareequippedwithathree-prongedplug.Thisplugfitsonlyintoagrounded electricaloutlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafetyfeaturebytryingtoinsertitinto anon-groundedoutlet.Ifyoucannotinserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactanelectricianforan approvedoutletadapterortoreplacetheoutletwithonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Never overloadanelectricaloutlet.Theoverallsystemloadshouldnotexceed80percentofthebranch circuitrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformationifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads andbranchcircuitratings.
Besurethatthepoweroutletyouareusingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible,andlocatedclose totheequipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythatwillstressthecords.
Besurethatthepoweroutletprovidesthecorrectvoltageandcurrentfortheproductyouare installing.
Carefullyconnectanddisconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.
Powersupplystatement
DANGER
Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowinglabelattached.
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Hazardousvoltage,current,andenergylevelsarepresentinsideanycomponentthathasthislabel attached.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents.Ifyoususpectaproblemwith oneoftheseparts,contactaservicetechnician.
Externaldevices
CAUTION: DonotconnectordisconnectanyexternaldevicecablesotherthanUSBcableswhilethecomputer powerison;otherwise,youmightdamageyourcomputer.T oavoidpossibledamagetoattached devices,waitatleastfivesecondsafterthecomputerisshutdowntodisconnectexternaldevices.
Generalbatterynotice
DANGER
PersonalcomputersmanufacturedbyLenovocontainacoin-cellbatterytoprovidepowerto thesystemclock.Inaddition,manymobileproducts,suchasnotebookcomputers,utilizea rechargeablebatterypacktoprovidesystempowerwheninportablemode.Batteriessuppliedby Lenovoforusewithyourproducthavebeentestedforcompatibilityandshouldonlybereplaced withapprovedparts.
Neverattempttoopenorserviceanybattery.Donotcrush,puncture,orincineratebatteriesor shortcircuitthemetalcontacts.Donotexposethebatterytowaterorotherliquids.Onlyrecharge thebatterypackstrictlyaccordingtoinstructionsincludedintheproductdocumentation.
Batteryabuseormishandlingcancausethebatterytooverheat,whichcancausegassesorflame to“vent”fromthebatterypackorcoin-cellbattery.Ifyourbatteryisdamaged,orifyounoticeany dischargefromyourbatteryorthebuildupofforeignmaterialsonthebatteryleads,stopusingthe batteryandobtainareplacementfromthebatterymanufacturer.
Batteriescandegradewhentheyareleftunusedforlongperiodsoftime.Forsomerechargeable batteries(particularlyLithiumIonbatteries),leavingabatteryunusedinadischargedstatecould increasetheriskofabatteryshortcircuit,whichcouldshortenthelifeofthebatteryandalsocan poseasafetyhazard.DonotletrechargeableLithium-Ionbatteriescompletelydischargeorstore thesebatteriesinadischargedstate.
Noticeforlithiumcoin-cellbattery
DANGER
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Donot:
•Throworimmerseintowater
•Heattomorethan100°C(212°F)
•Repairordisassemble
Disposeofthebatteryasrequiredbylocalordinancesorregulations.
ThefollowingstatementappliestousersinthestateofCalifornia,U.S.A.
CaliforniaPerchlorateInformation:
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Productscontainingmanganesedioxidelithiumcoin-cellbatteriesmaycontainperchlorate.
PerchlorateMaterial-specialhandlingmayapply,See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Noticeforbuilt-inrechargeablebattery
DANGER
Donotattempttoreplacetheinternalrechargeablelithiumbatteries.ContactLenovoSupportfor factoryreplacement.
Heatandproductventilation
DANGER
Computers,acpoweradapters,andmanyaccessoriescangenerateheatwhenturnedonandwhen batteriesarecharging.Notebookcomputerscangenerateasignificantamountofheatduetotheir compactsize.Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:
•Whenyourcomputeristurnedonorthebatteryischarging,thebase,thepalmrest,andsome otherpartsmaybecomehot.Avoidkeepingyourhands,yourlap,oranyotherpartofyour bodyincontactwithahotsectionofthecomputerforanyextendedlengthoftime.Whenyou usethekeyboard,avoidkeepingyourpalmsonthepalmrestforaprolongedperiodoftime. Yourcomputergeneratessomeheatduringnormaloperation.Theamountofheatdependson theamountofsystemactivityandthebatterychargelevel.Extendedcontactwithyourbody, eventhroughclothing,couldcausediscomfortorevenaskinburn.Periodicallytakebreaks fromusingthekeyboardbyliftingyourhandsfromthepalmrest;andbecarefulnottouse thekeyboardforanyextendedlengthoftime.
•Donotoperateyourcomputerorchargethebatterynearflammablematerialsorinexplosive environments.
•Ventilationslots,fansand/orheatsinksareprovidedwiththeproductforsafety,comfort,and reliableoperation.Thesefeaturesmightinadvertentlybecomeblockedbyplacingtheproducton abed,sofa,carpet,orotherflexiblesurface.Neverblock,cover,ordisablethesefeatures.
•Whentheacpoweradapterisconnectedtoanelectricaloutletandyourcomputer,itgenerates heat.Donotplacetheadapterincontactwithanypartofyourbodywhileusingit.Neverusethe acpoweradaptertowarmyourbody.Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing, maycauseaskinburn.
Foryoursafety,alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautionswithyourcomputer:
•Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.
•Regularlyinspecttheoutsideofthecomputerfordustaccumulation.
•Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel.Morefrequentcleaningsmightbe requiredforcomputersindustyorhigh-trafficareas.
•Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.
•Donotoperateyourcomputerinsidefurniture,asthismightincreasetheriskofoverheating.
•Airflowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).
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Electricalcurrentsafetyinformation
DANGER
Electriccurrentfrompower,telephone,andcommunicationcablesishazardous.
Toavoidashockhazard:
•Donotuseyourcomputerduringalightningstorm.
•Donotconnectordisconnectanycablesorperforminstallation,maintenance,orreconfiguration ofthisproductduringanelectricalstorm.
•Connectallpowercordstoaproperlywiredandgroundedelectricaloutlet.
•Connecttoproperlywiredoutletsanyequipmentthatwillbeattachedtothisproduct.
•Wheneverpossible,useonehandonlytoconnectordisconnectsignalcables.
•Neverturnonanyequipmentwhenthereisevidenceoffire,water,orstructuraldamage.
•Donotuseyourcomputeruntilallinternalpartsenclosuresarefastenedintoplace.Neveruse thecomputerwheninternalpartsandcircuitsareexposed.
DANGER
Connectanddisconnectcablesasdescribedinthefollowingprocedureswheninstalling,moving, oropeningcoversonthisproductorattacheddevices.
Toconnect:
1.T urneverythingOFF .
2.First,attachallcablestodevices.
3.Attachsignalcablestoconnectors.
4.Attachpowercordstooutlets.
5.T urndevicesON.
Thepowercordmustbedisconnectedfromthewalloutletorreceptaclebeforeinstallingallother electricalcablesconnectedtothecomputer.
Thepowercordmaybereconnectedtothewalloutletorreceptacleonlyafterallotherelectrical cableshavebeenconnectedtothecomputer.
Todisconnect:
1.T urneverythingOFF .
2.First,removepowercordsfromoutlets.
3.Removesignalcablesfromconnectors.
4.Removeallcablesfromdevices.
Liquidcrystaldisplaynotice
CAUTION: Theliquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)ismadeofglass,androughhandlingordroppingthecomputercan causetheLCDtobreak.IftheLCDbreaksandtheinternalfluidgetsintoyoureyesoronyour hands,immediatelywashtheaffectedareaswithwaterforatleast15minutes;ifanysymptomsare presentafterwashing,getmedicalcare.
Note:Forproductswithmercury-containingfluorescentlamps(forexample,non-LED),thefluorescentlamp
intheliquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)containsmercury;disposeofaccordingtolocal,state,orfederallaws.
Usingheadphonesorearphones
Ifyourcomputerhasbothaheadphoneconnectorandanaudio-outconnector,alwaysusetheheadphone connectorforheadphones(alsocalledaheadset)orearphones.
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CAUTION: Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphonescancausehearingloss.Adjustmentof theequalizertomaximumincreasestheearphoneandheadphoneoutputvoltageandthesound pressurelevel.Therefore,toprotectyourhearing,adjusttheequalizertoanappropriatelevel.
Excessiveuseofheadphonesorearphonesforalongperiodoftimeathighvolumecanbedangerousifthe outputoftheheadphoneorearphoneconnectorsdonotcomplywithspecificationsofEN50332-2.The headphoneoutputconnectorofyourcomputercomplieswithEN50332-2Subclause7.Thisspecification limitsthecomputer’smaximumwidebandtrueRMSoutputvoltageto150mV.T ohelpprotectagainst hearingloss,ensurethattheheadphonesorearphonesyouusealsocomplywithEN50332-2(Clause7 limits)forawidebandcharacteristicvoltageof75mV.UsingheadphonesthatdonotcomplywithEN 50332-2canbedangerousduetoexcessivesoundpressurelevels.
IfyourLenovocomputercamewithheadphonesorearphonesinthepackage,asaset,thecombinationof theheadphonesorearphonesandthecomputeralreadycomplieswiththespecificationsofEN50332-1. Ifdifferentheadphonesorearphonesareused,ensurethattheycomplywithEN50332-1(Clause6.5 LimitationValues).UsingheadphonesthatdonotcomplywithEN50332-1canbedangerousdueto excessivesoundpressurelevels.
Additionalsafetyinformation
Plasticbagnotice
DANGER
Plasticbagscanbedangerous.Keepplasticbagsawayfrombabiesandchildrentoavoiddanger ofsuffocation.
Chokinghazardnotice
CHOKINGHAZARD–Productcontainssmallparts. Keepawayfromchildrenunderthreeyears.
PolyvinylChloride(PVC)cableandcordnotice
Manypersonalcomputerproductsandaccessoriescontaincords,cablesorwires,suchaspowercordsor cordstoconnecttheaccessorytoapersonalcomputer.Ifthisproducthassuchacord,cableorwire,then thefollowingwarningapplies:
WARNING:Handlingthecordonthisproductorcordsassociatedwithaccessoriessoldwiththisproduct willexposeyoutolead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,andbirthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Savetheseinstructions.
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Chapter1.Productoverview

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthelocationsofconnectors,locationsofimportantproductlabels, computerfeatures,specifications,operatingenvironment,andpreinstalledprograms.
“Locatingcomputercontrols,connectors,andindicators”onpage1
“Locatingimportantproductinformation”onpage10
“Features”onpage12
“Specifications”onpage13
“Operatingenvironment”onpage14
“Lenovoprograms”onpage14

Locatingcomputercontrols,connectors,andindicators

Thissectionintroducesthecomputerhardwarefeaturestogiveyouthebasicinformationyouwillneed tostartusingthecomputer.
Note:Y ourcomputermightlookdifferentfromtheillustrationsinthistopic.

Frontview

Figure1.Frontview
1 Camera
2 Microphones 7 TrackPoint
3 Powerbutton 8 AdaptiveKeys
4 Fingerprintreader
5 NFClogo(onsomemodels)
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9 Screen(multi-touchscreenonsomemodels)
10 Ambientlightsensor
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trackpad
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pointingstick
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1 Camera
Usethecameratotakepicturesorholdavideoconference.Formoreinformation,see“Usingthecamera” onpage47.
2 Microphones
Thebuilt-inmicrophonescapturesoundandvoicewhenusedwithaprogramcapableofhandlingaudio.
3 Powerbutton
Usethepowerbuttontoturnonthecomputer.
Toturnoffthecomputer,usetheStartmenushutdownoptionontheMicrosoft
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Windows
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7operating system.FortheWindows8.1operatingsystem,movethepointertothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerof thescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettingsPowerShutdown.
Ifyourcomputerstopsrespondingandyoucannotturnitoff,pressandholdthepowerbuttonforfour secondsormore.Ifthecomputerstillisnotresponding,removetheacpoweradapterandusethe emergency-resetholetoresetthecomputer.See“Bottomview”onpage7.
Youalsocanprogramthepowerbuttonsothatbypressingthepowerbuttonyoucanturnoffthecomputer orputthecomputerintosleeporhibernationmode.Toachievethis,youneedtochangeyourpowerplan settings.Tochangethepowerplansettings,dothefollowing:
•ForWindows8.1:Gotothedesktopscreen.Right-clickthebattery-statusiconintheWindows
notificationarea,clickPowerOptionsChoosewhatthepowerbuttondoes,andthensetthe powerplanasyoudesired.
•ForWindows7:StartthePowerManagerprogramandthenclickthePowerPlantab.Forinstructionson
howtostartthePowerManagerprogram,see“AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operating system”onpage15.
4 Fingerprintreader
Fingerprintauthenticationtechnologyprovidessimpleandsecureuseraccessbyassociatingyourfingerprint withpasswords.Formoreinformation,see“Usingthefingerprintreader”onpage61.
5 NFClogo(onsomemodels)
Ifthereisanear-field-communication(NFC)logoontheThinkPadtrackpad,itindicatesthatyourcomputer supportstheNFCfeature.Formoreinformation,see“UsingtheNFCconnection”onpage43.
ThinkPadpointingdevice
6 TrackPointpointingstick 7 ThinkPadtrackpad
ThekeyboardcontainstheLenovouniqueThinkPadpointingdevices.Pointing,selecting,anddraggingare allpartofasingleprocessthatyoucanperformwithoutmovingyourfingersfromatypingposition.For moreinformation,see“UsingtheThinkPadpointingdevice”onpage33.
8 AdaptiveKeys
YourcomputerhasarowofAdaptiveKeystohelpyouworkeasilyandeffectively.TheiconsontheAdaptive Keyschangedynamicallydependingontheapplicationyouareusing.Formoreinformation,see“Usingthe AdaptiveKeys”onpage24.
9 Screen(multi-touchscreenonsomemodels)
Formoreinformation,see“Usingthemulti-touchscreen”onpage21.
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10 Ambientlightsensor
Theambientlightsensordetectsthesurroundinglightconditions.Thenthecomputeradjuststhescreen brightnessandkeyboardbacklightaccordingly.

Right-sideview

Figure2.Right-sideview
1 USB3.0connector
2 Ethernetextensionconnector
1 USB3.0connector
3 Fanlouvers
4 Security-lockslot
TheUniversalSerialBus(USB)3.0connectorisusedforconnectingUSB-compatibledevices,suchasa USBprinteroradigitalcamera.
Attention:WhenyouattachaUSBcabletotheUSB3.0connector,ensurethattheUSBmarkisfacing upward.Otherwisetheconnectormightbedamaged.
2 Ethernetextensionconnector
TheEthernetextensionconnectoronyourcomputerisnotastandardEthernetconnector.UsetheEthernet extensionadapterthatcomeswithyourcomputertoconnectthecomputertoalocalareanetwork(LAN). Formoreinformation,see“Ethernetconnections”onpage39.
DANGER
Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotconnectthetelephonecabletotheEthernetextension adapter.
3 Fanlouvers
Thefanlouversandinternalfanenableairtocirculateinthecomputerandtoensurepropercooling, especiallythecoolingofthemicroprocessor.
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Note:Toensureproperairflow,donotplaceanyobstaclesinfrontofthefanlouvers.
4 Security-lockslot
Toprotectyourcomputerfromtheft,youcanpurchaseasecuritycablelockthatfitsthesecurity-lock slottolockthecomputertoastationaryobject.
Note:Y ouareresponsibleforevaluating,selecting,andimplementingthelockingdeviceandsecurity feature.Lenovomakesnocomments,judgments,orwarrantiesaboutthefunction,quality,orperformance ofthelockingdeviceandsecurityfeature.
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Left-sideview

Figure3.Left-sideview
1 Powerconnector 4 MiniDisplayPort
2 LenovoOneLinkconnector 5 Always-onUSB3.0connector
3 HDMIconnector
1 Powerconnector
6 Audioconnector
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connector
Whentheacpoweradapterisconnectedtotheacpowerconnector,theacpoweradapterprovidespower tothecomputerandchargesthebattery.
2 LenovoOneLinkconnector
WhenasupportedThinkPadOneLinkDockorThinkPadOneLinkProDockoptionisconnectedtothe LenovoOneLinkconnector,theoptioncannotonlyextendthecomputercapabilitiesbutalsoprovidepower tothecomputerandchargethebattery.
TousetheLenovoOneLinkconnector,youneedtoremovetheconnectorcoverfromtheLenovoOneLink connectorfirst.Ensurethatyoukeeptheconnectorcover.ReattachittotheLenovoOneLinkconnector whenyouarenotusingtheLenovoOneLinkconnector.
3 HDMIconnector
High-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connectorisadigitalaudioandvideointerfacethatcan connectacompatibledigitalaudiodeviceorvideomonitor,suchasaDVDplayerorahigh-definition digitaltelevision(HDTV).
4 MiniDisplayPort
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connector
UsetheMiniDisplayPortconnectortoconnectyourcomputertoacompatibleprojector,externalmonitor,or high-definitiontelevision.Formoreinformation,see“UsingtheMiniDisplayPortconnector”onpage45.
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5 Always-onUSB3.0connector
TheAlways-onUSB3.0connectorisusedforconnectingUSB-compatibledevices,suchasaUSBprinteror adigitalcamera.
Bydefault,theAlways-onUSB3.0connectorenablesyoutochargesomemobiledigitaldevicesand smartphonesinthefollowingsituations:
•Whenyourcomputerisonorinsleepmode
•Whenyourcomputerisinhibernationmodeoristurnedoff,butconnectedtoacpower
Ifyouwanttochargethesedeviceswhenthecomputerisinhibernationmodeoristurnedoff,andthe computerisnotconnectedtoacpower,dothefollowing:
•ForWindows8.1:PresstheWindowskeytogototheStartscreen.ClickLenovoSettingsPower.
ThenselecttheEnableUSBchargefromthecomputerbatteryevenwhenthecomputerisoffcheck boxunderAlways-onUSB.
•ForWindows7:StartthePowerManagerprogramandclicktheGlobalPowerSettingstab.Then
selecttheEnableUSBchargefromthecomputerbatteryevenwhenthecomputerisoffcheck box,andclickOKorApply.
Attention:WhenyouattachaUSBcabletothisconnector,ensurethattheUSBmarkisfacingupward. Otherwisetheconnectormightbedamaged.
6 Audioconnector
Connectheadphonesoraheadsetthathasa3.5-mm(0.14-inch),4-poleplugtotheaudioconnectorto listentothesoundfromthecomputer.
Notes:
•Ifyouareusingaheadsetwithafunctionswitch,forexample,aheadsetforaniPhonemobiledigital
device,donotpressthisswitchwhileusingtheheadset.Ifyoupresstheswitch,theheadsetmicrophone willbedisabled,andtheintegratedmicrophonesonthecomputerwillbeenabledinstead.
•Theaudioconnectordoesnotsupportaconventionalmicrophone.Formoreinformation,see“Using
audiofeatures”onpage46.
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Bottomview

Figure4.Bottomview
1 Fanlouvers 3 Emergency-resethole
2 Speakers
1 Fanlouvers
Thefanlouversandinternalfanenableairtocirculateinthecomputerandtoensurepropercooling, especiallythecoolingofthemicroprocessor.
Note:Toensureproperairflow,donotplaceanyobstaclesinfrontofthefanlouvers.
2 Speakers
Yourcomputerisequippedwithapairofstereospeakers.
3 Emergency-resethole
Ifthecomputerstopsrespondingandyoucannotturnitoffbypressingthepowerbutton,removetheac poweradapterandinsertastraightenedpaperclipintotheemergency-resetholetoresetthecomputer.
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Rearview

Figure5.Rearview
1 Micro-SIM-cardtray(onsomemodels)
1 Micro-SIM-cardtray(onsomemodels)
Ifyourcomputersupportsthewirelesswideareanetwork(WAN)feature,amicroSubscriberIdentification Module(SIM)cardmightberequiredtoestablishwirelessWANconnections.Dependingonthecountryor regionofdelivery,amicroSIMcardmightbealreadyinstalledinthemicro-SIM-cardtray.
Note:EnsurethatyouuseamicroSIMcard.Donouseastandard-sizedSIMcard.Thestandard-sized SIMcardisnotcompatible.
ToinstallorreplacethemicroSIMcard,see“InstallingorreplacingthemicroSIMcard”onpage76.
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Statusindicators

Thestatusindicatorsshowthecurrentstatusofyourcomputer.
Note:Yourcomputermighthaveslightvariationsfromthefollowingillustrations.
1 CapsLockindicator
On:CapsLockmodeisturnedon.Youcantypeallalphabeticcharacters(A-Z)inuppercasewithout pressingtheShiftkey.ToturnofftheCapsLockmode,presstheleftShiftkeytwice.
Off:CapsLockmodeisturnedoff.T oturnonCapsLockmode,presstheleftShiftkeytwice.
2 Camera-statusindicator
On:Thecameraisturnedon.
Off:Thecameraisturnedoff.
3 4 S
ystem-statusindicators
TheindicatorintheThinkPadlogoandtheindicatorinthecenterofthepowerbuttonshowthesystem statusofthecomputer.
Blinkthreetimes:Thecomputerisinitiallyconnectedtopower.
On:Thecomputerison(innormalmode).
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Blinkfast:Thecomputerisenteringsleeporhibernationmode.
Blinkslowly:Thecomputerisinsleepmode.
Off:Thecomputerisofforinhibernationmode.

Locatingimportantproductinformation

Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatethemachinetypeandmodellabel,theFCCIDandIC Certificationlabel,theWindowsCertificateofAuthenticitylabel,andtheGenuineMicrosoftlabel.

Machinetypeandmodelinformation

Themachinetypeandmodellabelidentifiesyourcomputer.WhenyoucontactLenovoforhelp,themachine typeandmodelinformationhelpssupporttechnicianstoidentifyyourcomputerandprovidefasterservice.
Thefollowingfigureshowsthelocationofthemachinetypeandmodelofyourcomputer.
FCCIDandICCertificationinformation
ThereisnoFCCIDorICCertificationnumberforthewirelesscommunicationcardsshownontheenclosure ofthecomputer.Onsomemodels,LenovoprovidesyoutheinformationaboutthelocationoftheFCCID andICCertificationnumberlabelonthecomputerbasecover.
ThefollowingfigureshowstheinformationaboutthelocationsoftheFCCIDandICCertificationnumber labels.
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TheFCCIDandICCertificationnumberlabelsareaffixedonthewirelessWANcard 1 andwirelessLAN card
2 installedinyourcomputer.
Note:UseonlyLenovo-authorizedwirelesscommunicationcardsforthecomputer.Ifyouinstallan unauthorizedwirelesscommunicationcardthatisnotapprovedforuseinyourcomputer,anerrormessage willbedisplayedandthecomputerwillbeepwhenyouturnonthecomputer.
CertificateofAuthenticityinformation
TheCertificateofAuthenticitylabelisprovidedonmodelsthatarelicensedtouseaWindows7 operatingsystem.ThelicensedWindowsversionandproductkeyassociatedwiththecomputerareprinted onthislabel.Recordthisinformationandkeepitinasafeplace.Youmightneedthesenumberstostart yourcomputerorreinstalltheWindows7operatingsystem.
FormoreinformationabouttheCertificateofAuthenticitylabel,goto: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx
ThefollowingfigureshowsthelocationoftheCertificateofAuthenticitylabelonthecomputercover.
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GenuineMicrosoftlabel

TheGenuineMicrosoftlabelisprovidedonmodelsthatarelicensedtouseaWindows8.1operating system.TheversionoftheWindows8.1operatingsystemisprintedonthelabel.Ifyourcomputermodelis licensedtousetheWindows8.1Prooperatingsystem,thatlicensealsopermitsyoutousetheWindows 7ProfessionaloperatingsysteminplaceoftheWindows8.1Prooperatingsystemifyouprefer.Lenovo computersthatarelicensedforusewithaWindows8.1operatingsystemareshippedwiththeWindows8.1 licensekeydigitallyencodedintothecomputerhardware.Dependingonthecomputermodel,theGenuine Microsoftlabelcanbeonthecomputercover,underthebattery,oronthepoweradapter.
FormoreinformationabouttheGenuineMicrosoftlabel,goto: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx
ThefollowingfigureshowsthelocationoftheGenuineMicrosoftlabelonthecomputerbasecover.

Features

Thistopicprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures.
Microprocessor
•Toviewthemicroprocessorinformationofyourcomputer,dothefollowing:
–ForWindows8.1:Gotothedesktopscreen,movethepointertothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerof
thescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettingsPCinfo.
–ForWindows7:ClickStart,right-clickComputer,andthenclickProperties.
Memory
•Doubledatarate3lowvoltagesynchronousdynamicrandomaccessmemory(DDR3LVSDRAM)
Storagedevice
•M.2solid-statedrive
Display
•Colordisplaywiththethin-filmtransistor(TFT)technology
•Displaysize:355.6mm(14inches)
•Displayresolution:2560-by-1440or1600-by-900,dependingonthemodel
•Brightnesscontrol
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•Camera
•Microphones
•Multi-touchtechnology(onsomemodels)
AdaptiveKeyboard
•5-rowkeyboardwithbacklightfunction
•AdaptiveKeys
•ThinkPadTrackPointpointingdeviceandtrackpad
Interface
•Audioconnector
•LenovoOneLinkconnector
•Externalmonitorconnectors(HDMIandMiniDisplayPortconnectors)
•Always-onUSB3.0connector
•USB3.0connector
•Ethernetextensionconnector
GPSandwirelessfeatures
•GlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)satellitereceiver(onmodelswithwirelessWAN)
•IntegratedBluetooth
•IntegratedwirelessLAN
•IntegratedwirelessWAN(onsomemodels)
•NFC(onsomemodels)
Securityfeature
•Fingerprintreader
Specifications
Size
•WideQuadHighDefinition(WQHD)modelswiththetouchfeature:
–Width:331mm(13.03inches) –Depth:227.1mm(8.94inches) –Height:13.9mmto20.15mm(0.55inchto0.79inch)
•WQHDmodelswithoutthetouchfeature:
–Width:331mm(13.03inches) –Depth:226.5mm(8.92inches) –Height:13.2mmto19.2mm(0.52inchto0.76inch)
•HighDefiniton(HD)Plusmodels:
–Width:331mm(13inches) –Depth:226.8mm(8.92inches) –Height:13.6mmto19.65(0.54inchto0.77inch)
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Heatoutput
•45W(154Btu/hr)maximum
•65W(222Btu/hr)maximum
Powersource(acpoweradapter)
•Sine-waveinputat50to60Hz
•Inputratingoftheacpoweradapter:100to240Vac,50to60Hz
Batterystatus
•Forthepercentageofremainingbatterypower,gotothedesktopscreenandcheckthebattery-status iconintheWindowsnotificationarea.

Operatingenvironment

Thissectionprovidesinformationabouttheoperatingenvironmentofthecomputer.
Environment
•Maximumaltitudewithoutpressurization:3048m(10000ft)
•Temperature
–Ataltitudesupto2438m(8000ft)
–Operating:5.0°Cto35.0°C(41°Fto95°F) –Storage:5.0°Cto43.0°C(41°Fto109°F)
–Ataltitudesabove2438m(8000ft)
Maximumtemperaturewhenoperatingundertheunpressurizedcondition:31.3°C(88°F)
Note:Whenyouchargethebattery,itstemperaturemustbeatleast10°C(50°F).
•Relativehumidity:
–Operating:8%to95%atwetbulb:23℃(73) –Storage:5%to95%atwetbulb:27℃(81)
Ifpossible,placeyourcomputerinawell-ventilatedanddryareawithoutdirectexposuretosunshine.
Attention:
•Keepelectricalappliancessuchasanelectricfan,radio,high-poweredspeakers,airconditioner,and microwaveovenawayfromyourcomputer.Thestrongmagneticfieldsgeneratedbyelectricalappliances candamagethemonitoranddataonthesolid-statedriveorsolid-statedrive.
•Donotplaceanybeveragesontopoforbesidethecomputerorotherattacheddevices.Ifliquidisspilled onorinthecomputeroranattacheddevice,ashortcircuitorotherdamagemightoccur.
•Donoteatorsmokeoveryourkeyboard.Particlesthatfallintoyourkeyboardcancausedamage.

Lenovoprograms

YourcomputercomeswithLenovoprogramstohelpyouworkeasilyandsecurely.Theavailableprograms mightvarydependingonthepreinstalledWindowsoperatingsystem.
TolearnmoreabouttheprogramsandothercomputingsolutionsofferedbyLenovo,goto: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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