Lenovo L420 L421 L520 Ug En User Manual (English) Guide Think Pad L420, L421, Laptop (Think Pad) Type 5015

2011-01-01

• Read this first
  • Important safety information
    • Conditions that require immediate action
    • Safety guidelines
• Chapter 1. Product Overview
  • Locating computer controls, connectors, features, and indicators
    • Front view
    • Right-side view
    • Left-side view
    • Bottom view
    • Rear view
    • Status indicators
  • Locating important product information
    • Machine type and model label
    • FCC ID and IC Certification number label
    • Certificate of Authenticity label
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Operating environment
  • ThinkVantage Technologies and software
    • Accessing applications in Windows 7
    • Access Connections
    • Active Protection System
    • Fingerprint Software
    • Lenovo Solution Center
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
    • Message Center Plus
    • Password Manager
    • Power Manager
    • Product Recovery
    • Presentation Director
    • Rescue and Recovery
    • SimpleTap
    • System Update
    • ThinkVantage GPS
    • ThinkVantage Productivity Center
• Chapter 2. Using your computer
  • Register your computer
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Special keys and buttons
    • ThinkVantage button
    • Numeric keypad
    • Function key combinations
    • Volume and mute buttons
    • Windows key and Application key
  • Using the UltraNav pointing device
    • Using the TrackPoint pointing device
    • Using the touch pad
    • Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse
    • Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray
  • Power management
    • Checking battery status
    • Using the ac power adapter
    • Charging the battery
    • Maximizing battery life
    • Managing your battery power
    • Power-saving modes
    • Handling the battery
  • Connecting to the network
    • Ethernet connections
    • Wireless connections
  • Using a projector or external display
    • Changing display settings
    • Connecting a projector or external display
    • Setting up a presentation
    • Using dual displays
  • Using a color profile
  • Using audio features
  • Using an integrated camera
  • Using optical drive
  • Using the media card reader
    • Inserting an ExpressCard, a Smart card, or a Flash Media Card
    • Removing an ExpressCard, a Smart card, or a Flash Media Card
• Chapter 3. You and your computer
  • Accessibility and comfort
    • Ergonomic information
    • Adjusting your computer to fit you
    • Accessibility information
    • FullScreen Magnifier function
  • Traveling with your computer
    • Travel tips
    • Travel accessories
• Chapter 4. Security
  • Attaching a mechanical lock
  • Using passwords
    • Passwords and sleep (standby) mode
    • Using Passphrase
    • Power-on password
    • Hard disk passwords
    • Supervisor password
  • Hard disk security
  • Setting the security chip
  • Using a fingerprint reader
  • Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state
  • Using and understanding firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
• Chapter 5. Recovery overview
  • Creating and using recovery media
    • Creating recovery media
    • Using recovery media
  • Performing backup and recovery operations
    • Performing a backup operation
    • Performing a recovery operation
  • Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
  • Creating and using a rescue medium
    • Creating a rescue medium
    • Using a rescue medium
  • Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
  • Solving recovery problems
• Chapter 6. Replacing devices
  • Static electricity prevention
  • Replacing the battery
  • Replacing the memory
  • Replacing the hard disk drive
  • Replacing the solid state drive
  • Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive
  • Replacing the optical drive
  • Replacing the SIM card
  • Replacing the palm rest
  • Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX conne
  • Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
  • Replacing the integrated camera
• Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
  • Finding ThinkPad options
  • ThinkPad port replicator and docking station
    • Front view
    • Rear view
    • Attaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
    • Detaching a ThinkPad port replicator or docking station
    • Security feature
    • Using the system lock key
• Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
  • Installing a new operating system
    • Before you begin
    • Installing Windows 7
    • Installing Windows Vista
    • Installing Windows XP
  • Installing device drivers
    • Installing driver for the 4-in-1 Media card reader
    • Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
    • Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
    • Installing other device drivers
  • BIOS Setup Utility
    • Config menu
    • Date and time menu
    • Security menu
    • Startup menu
    • Restart menu
    • BIOS Setup Utility items
    • Updating your system BIOS
  • Using system management
    • System management
    • Setting management features
• Chapter 9. Preventing problems
  • General tips for preventing problems
  • Making sure device drivers are current
    • Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
    • Getting the latest drivers using ThinkVantage System Update
  • Taking care of your computer
    • Cleaning the cover of your computer
• Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
  • Diagnosing problems
    • Using the Lenovo Solution Center program
    • Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
    • Using the Lenovo Support Web site
  • Troubleshooting
    • Computer stops responding
    • Spills on the keyboard
    • Error messages and beep errors
    • Errors without messages
    • Memory problems
    • Networking
    • Keyboard and other pointing devices
    • Display and multimedia devices
    • Fingerprint reader problems
    • Battery and power
    • Drives and other storage devices
    • Software problems
    • Ports and connectors
• Chapter 11. Getting support
  • Before you contact Lenovo
    • Register your computer
    • Download system updates
    • Record information
  • Getting help and service
    • Using diagnostic programs
    • Lenovo Support Web site
    • Calling Lenovo
  • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. Regulatory information
  • Wireless related information
    • Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
    • Locating wireless regulatory notices
  • Export classification notice
  • Electronic emission notices
    • Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
    • Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
    • European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility
    • German Class B compliance statement
    • Korea Class B compliance statement
    • Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
    • Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the pow
    • Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
  • Additional regulatory information
• Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
  • Important WEEE Information
  • Japan recycling statements
  • Recycling information for Brazil
  • Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
  • Battery recycling information for the European Union
  • Battery recycling information for Taiwan
• Appendix C. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
  • China RoHS
  • Turkish RoHS
  • Ukraine RoHS
  • India RoHS