User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first7Important safety information8Conditions that require immediate action9Safety guidelines9Chapter 1. Product Overview19Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators19Front view19Right-side view26Left-side view30Bottom view33Rear view35Status indicators36Locating important product information41Machine type and model label41FCC ID and IC Certification number label42Certificate of Authenticity label44Features45ThinkPad X220 and X220i features45ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet features47Specifications48ThinkPad X220 and X220i specifications48ThinkPad X220 Tabet and X220i Tablet specifications49Operating environment50ThinkVantage technologies and software50Accessing applications in Windows 751Access Connections52Active Protection System53Client Security Solution53Fingerprint Software53Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools53Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox54Message Center Plus54Password Manager54Power Manager54Product Recovery55Presentation Director55Rescue and Recovery55System Update55ThinkVantage GPS55Lenovo SimpleTap56Lenovo ThinkVantage Tablet Shortcut Menu56Chapter 2. Using your computer57Register your computer57Frequently asked questions57Tablet mode59Using the tablet mode59Using the Tablet Digitizer Pen61Using the touch panel62Using the Tablet buttons63Using the Tablet Shortcut Menu64Special keys and buttons64ThinkVantage button65Numeric keypad65Function key combinations67Volume and mute buttons70Windows key and Application key71Using the UltraNav pointing device72Using the TrackPoint pointing device72Using the touch pad74Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse75Adding the UltraNav icon to the system tray75Power management76Checking battery status76Using the ac power adapter76Charging the battery77Maximizing battery life77Managing your battery power77Power-saving modes77Handling the battery79Connecting to the network80Ethernet connections80Wireless connections80Using a projector or external display88Changing display settings88Connecting a projector or external display89Setting up a presentation93Using dual displays94Using audio features95Using an integrated camera96Using the ThinkLight feature97Using the media card reader97Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card98Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card99Chapter 3. You and your computer101Accessibility and comfort101Ergonomic information101Adjusting your computer to fit you102Accessibility information103FullScreen Magnifier function103Traveling with your computer104Travel tips104Travel accessories104Chapter 4. Security107Attaching a mechanical lock107Using passwords107Passwords and sleep (standby) mode108Typing passwords108Power-on password108Hard disk passwords109Supervisor password111Hard disk security113Setting the security chip114Using a fingerprint reader115Using a fingerprint reader in ThinkPad X220 and X220i115Using a fingerprint reader in ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet118Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive123Using and understanding firewalls124Protecting data against viruses124Chapter 5. Recovery overview125Creating and using recovery media125Creating recovery media126Using recovery media126Performing backup and recovery operations127Performing a backup operation127Performing a recovery operation127Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace128Creating and using a rescue medium129Creating a rescue medium129Using a rescue medium129Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers130Solving recovery problems131Chapter 6. Replacing devices133Static electricity prevention133Replacing the battery134Replacing the keyboard136Replacing the palm rest140Replacing the hard disk drive143Replacing the solid state drive146Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection149Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection155Installing and replacing the mSATA solid state drive159Replacing memory161Replacing the SIM card164Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer167Finding ThinkPad options167ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3167ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3 top view168ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3 bottom view169Attaching a ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3169Detaching a ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3171Security feature172ThinkPad Battery 19+173Top view174Bottom view174Attaching a ThinkPad Battery 19+174Detaching a ThinkPad Battery 19+175Charging a ThinkPad Battery 19+176ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3177Front view178Rear view181Attaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3184Detaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3186Security feature188Using the system lock key190Chapter 8. Advanced configuration191Installing a new operating system191Before you begin191Installing Windows 7192Installing Windows Vista193Installing Windows XP194Installing device drivers196Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 Media Card Reader196Installing the driver for USB 3.0196Installing ThinkPad Monitor File for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7197Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7198Installing drivers and software199ThinkPad Setup199Config menu200Date and time menu200Security menu201Startup menu202Restart menu203ThinkPad Setup items203Updating your system UEFI BIOS215Using system management215System management216Setting management features217Chapter 9. Preventing problems219General tips for preventing problems219Making sure device drivers are current220Getting the latest drivers from the Web site220Getting the latest drivers using System Update220Taking care of your computer221Cleaning the cover of your computer223Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems225Diagnosing problems225Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox225Troubleshooting225Computer stops responding226Spills on the keyboard226Error messages227Errors without messages229Beep errors230Memory problems230Modem and networking230Keyboard and other pointing devices235Display and multimedia devices236Fingerprint reader problems246Battery and power246Drives and other storage devices250Software problems250Ports and connectors251Universal Serial Bus problems251A docking station or port replicator problem251Chapter 11. Getting support253Before you contact Lenovo253Register your computer253Download system updates253Record information253Getting help and service254Using diagnostic programs254Lenovo support Web site254Calling Lenovo254Purchasing additional services259Appendix A. Regulatory Information261Wireless related information261Location of the UltraConnect™ wireless antennas262Locating wireless regulatory notices263Export classification notice264Electronic emission notices264Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity264Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement264European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive265German Class B compliance statement265Korea Class B compliance statement266Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement266Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase266Lenovo product service information for Taiwan266Pointer to the printed pub for additional regulatory information266Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements267EU WEEE statements267Japan recycling statements267Appendix C. Notices269Trademarks270Size: 5.79 MBPages: 272Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsAbout this manual5Chapter 1. Safety information7General safety7Electrical safety8Safety inspection guide9Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge9Grounding requirements10Safety notices (multilingual translations)10Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations)22Chapter 2. Important service information29Strategy for replacing FRUs29Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive30Important notice for replacing a system board30How to use error message30Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV30Product definition30FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products31Chapter 3. General checkout33What to do first33Checkout guide34Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS34Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox37PC-Doctor for Windows37PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery37FRU tests37Power system checkout39Checking the ac power adapter39Checking operational charging39Checking the battery pack40Checking the backup battery40Chapter 4. Related service information43Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs43Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set43Passwords45Power-on password45Hard-disk password45Supervisor password45How to remove the power-on password45How to remove the hard-disk password46Power management46Screen blank mode46Sleep (Standby) mode47Hibernation mode47Symptom-to-FRU index48Numeric error codes49Error messages53Beep symptoms54No-beep symptoms55LCD-related symptoms55Intermittent problems55Undetermined problems56Chapter 5. Status indicators57Chapter 6. Fn key combinations59Chapter 7. FRU replacement notices63Screw notices63Retaining serial numbers64Restoring the serial number of the system unit64Retaining the UUID65Reading or writing the ECA information65Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU67Before servicing ThinkPad X220 and X220i models681010 Battery pack691020 Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD)691030 DIMM711040 Keyboard731050 Palm rest or palm rest with a fingerprint reader751060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX771070 Backup battery791080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN801090 Keyboard bezel821100 LCD assembly831110 Base cover assembly and speaker assembly861120 Systemboard, DC-in connector, fan, and ExpressCard slot assembly902010 LCD front bezel942020 LED board952030 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)972040 Integrated camera982050 LCD panel and LCD cable992060 Hinges1012070 LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables102Chapter 9. Locations105Front view106Rear view107Bottom view108Top view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase)109Bottom view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase)109Front View (ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3)110Rear View (ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3)110Front View (ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3)111Rear View (ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3)112Front View (ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3)113Rear View (ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3)114Chapter 10. Parts list115Overall116LCD FRUs12612.5-in. HD LED backlight LCD12712.5-in. HD LED backlight premium LCD129Keyboard129Miscellaneous parts131AC adapters131Power cords131Recovery discs132Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs132Windows XP Professional Generic (32bit) DVDs133Windows XP Tablet (32 bit) DVDs134Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs134Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs134Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs135Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs135Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs135Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) DVDs136Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs136Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs137Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs137Common service tools138Appendix A. Notices141Electronic emissions notices142Trademarks142Size: 13.5 MBPages: 144Language: EnglishOpen manual
