User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first7Important safety information8Conditions that require immediate action9Safety guidelines9Chapter 1. Product Overview19Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators19Front view20Right-side view24Left-side view25Bottom view27Rear view28Status indicators29Locating important product information31Machine type and model label31FCC ID and IC Certification number label32Certificate of Authenticity label33Features33ThinkPad Edge E425 features33ThinkPad Edge E525 features34Specifications36Operating environment36ThinkVantage Technologies and software37Accessing applications37Access Connections39Active Protection System39Fingerprint Software39Lenovo Solutions Center39Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools40Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox40Message Center Plus40Password Manager40Power Manager40Product Recovery41Rescue and Recovery41System Update41ThinkVantage GPS41Chapter 2. Using your computer43Registering your computer43Frequently asked questions43Special keys and buttons44ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys45Thinkpad Edge E525 special keys47Using the UltraNav pointing device49Using the TrackPoint pointing device49Using the touch pad51Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse52Adding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area52Power management52Checking battery status53Using the ac power adapter53Charging the battery53Maximizing battery life54Managing your battery power54Power-saving modes54Handling the battery55Connecting to the network57Ethernet connections57Wireless connections57Using a projector or an external display60Changing display settings60Connecting a projector or an external display60Using dual displays61Using audio features62Using an integrated camera63Using the optical drive64Using a flash media Card64Inserting a flash media card64Removing a flash media card65Chapter 3. You and your computer67Accessibility and comfort67Ergonomic information67Adjusting your computer to fit you68Accessibility information69Traveling with your computer69Travel tips69Travel accessories70Chapter 4. Security71Attaching a mechanical lock71Using passwords71Passwords and sleep mode71Typing passwords72Power-on password72Hard disk passwords73Supervisor password74Hard disk security76Using a fingerprint reader76Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive78Using firewalls79Protecting data against viruses79Chapter 5. Recovery overview81Creating and using recovery media81Creating recovery media82Using recovery media82Performing backup and recovery operations82Performing a backup operation83Performing a recovery operation83Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace83Creating and using a rescue medium84Creating a rescue medium84Using a rescue medium84Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers85Solving recovery problems86Chapter 6. Replacing devices87Static electricity prevention87Replacing the battery87Replacing the hard disk drive89Replacing the optical drive92ThinkPad Edge E42592ThinkPad Edge E52595Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection96Replacing a memory module99Replacing the keyboard102ThinkPad Edge E425102ThinkPad Edge E525106Chapter 7. Advanced configuration111Installing a new operating system111Before you begin111Installing Windows 7 operating system112Installing device drivers113Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader113Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7113Installing drivers and software113ThinkPad Setup113Config menu114Date/Time menu115Security menu115Startup menu116Restart menu117ThinkPad Setup items117Updating your system UEFI BIOS123Chapter 8. Preventing problems125General tips for preventing problems125Making sure device drivers are current126Getting the latest drivers from the Web site126Getting the latest drivers using System Update126Taking care of your computer126Cleaning the cover of your computer128Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems131Diagnosing problems131Troubleshooting132Computer stops responding132Spills on the keyboard133Error messages133Errors without messages137Beep errors138Memory module problems138Networking problems138Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices140Display and multimedia devices140Fingerprint reader problems145Battery and power problems145Problems with drives and other storage devices148Software problems150Problems with ports and connectors150Chapter 10. Getting support151Before you contact Lenovo151Registering your computer151Downloading system updates151Recording information151Getting help and service152Using diagnostic programs152Lenovo Support Web site152Calling Lenovo153Finding ThinkPad options153Purchasing additional services154Appendix A. Regulatory information155Wireless related information155Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas156Locating wireless regulatory notices157Export classification notice157Electronic emission notices157Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity157Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement157European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive158German Class B compliance statement158Korea Class B compliance statement158Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement159Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase159Lenovo product service information for Taiwan159Additional regulatory information159Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements161EU WEEE statements161China WEEE statement161Japan recycling statements161Recycling information for Brazil162Battery recycling information for Taiwan163Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada163Battery recycling information for the European Union163Appendix C. Notices165Trademarks166Size: 3.74 MBPages: 168Language: EnglishOpen manual
