Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E445 User Manual
Safety, warranty, and setup guide, Unpack, Initial setup instructions
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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkPad Edge E445 and E545
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ThinkPad
®
computer
Battery
Power cord
ac power adapter
Publications
Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed 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.
Initial setup instructions
1.
Install the battery pack.
Note: Your computer bottom view might look slightly different from
this illustration.
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.
2.
Connect to power.
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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.
Controls and indicators
Integrated camera
: Power button
Function keys
: Volume controls
: Microphone mute
: Change camera and audio settings
: Change display settings
: Change display brightness
: Manage wireless connections
: Multimedia controls
Note: To use the F1 through F12 functions,
press the desired key directly.
Numeric keypad*
TrackPoint
®
pointing stick
TrackPoint buttons
Touch pad
System status indicator
* On some models
Attention: Do not force the display open
beyond 135 degrees from the relative
position of the keyboard. Forcing the display
beyond this point can cause damage.
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-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 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
The 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
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.
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product
at
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
If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed,
contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
Country or region
Telephone number
Africa
Africa: +44 (0)1475-555-055
South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans)
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business
Partner
Algeria
+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)
Argentina
0800-666-0011 (Spanish)
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
+32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support)
(Dutch)
02-210-9800 (French)
Bolivia 0800-10-0189
(Spanish)
Brazil
Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region:
(11) 3889-8986
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region:
0800-701-4815
(Brazilian Portuguese)
Brunei
Dial 800-1111, then dial 866-273-5446
(English and Bahasa Melayu)
Canada
1-800-565-3344 (English, French)
Caribbean
(Bermuda,
Jamaica, Tortola)
1-800 426 7378 (English)
Chile 800-361-213
(Spanish)
China
Technical Support Line
800-990-8888, 86-10-58851110 (Mandarin)
Colombia 1-800-912-3021
(Spanish)
Costa Rica
0-800-011-1029 (Spanish)
Croatia 0800-0426
Cyprus 80092537
(Greek)
Czech Republic
+420-2-7213-1316
Denmark 4520-8200
7010-5150 (Warranty service and support)
(Danish)
Dominican
Republic
1-866-434-2080 (Spanish)
Ecuador
1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish)
Egypt
800-0000-418 (Toll free)
002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply)
(English, Arabic)
El Salvador
800-6264 (Spanish)
Estonia
+372 66 00 800, +372 6776793
Finland 09-459-6960
+358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support)
(Finnish)
France 0238-557-450
Country or region Telephone number
Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and
support)
Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and
support)
(French)
Germany
01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support)
(German)
Greece 0080044149702
(Greek)
Guatemala 1800-624-0051
(Spanish)
Honduras Tegucigalpa:
232-4222
San Pedro Sula: 552-2234
(Spanish)
Hong Kong
800-964-173 /
3071-3561
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)
Hungary
+36 1 3825716
+36 1 3825720
(English, Hungarian)
India
1800-425-2666 or 1800-102-3692
Email: [email protected]
(English)
Indonesia 001-803-442-425
(English, Bahasa Indonesia)
Ireland 01-815-9202
01-881-1444 (Warranty service and support)
(English)
Israel
Givat Shmuel Service Center:
+972-3-531-3900
(Hebrew and English)
Italy 02-7031-6101
+39-800-820094 (Warranty service and support)
(Italian)
Japan
0120-000-817
Jordan Jordan
Business
Systems:
00 962 6 5000999 (ext. 713/127)
General Computer & Electronic (GCE):
00 962 6 551 3879
Korea 1588-6782
(Korean)
Kuwait
Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: 00 965 2244 5280
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
Latvia +371
7070360
Lebanon
Quantech: 00 961 1999 500
Computer Business Machine (CBM): 00 961 1680
180
El Haceb S.A.L: 00 961 1771 300
Lithuania
+370 5 278 66 00
Libya
+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)
Luxembourg
+32 (0)2 339 3611
+35 229 8977 5063
(French)
Macau 0800-807
/
(852) 3071-3559
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)
Malaysia 1800-88-0013
(English, Bahasa Melayu)
Malta +35621445566
Mexico 001-866-434-2080
(Spanish)
Middle East
+44 (0)1475-555-055
Morocco
+212 5 22 509035
+212 5 22 509017
(Arabic)
Netherlands
+31 (0)20 513 3939 (Dutch)
New Zealand
0508 770 506 (English)
Nicaragua 001-800-220-1830
(Spanish)
Norway 6681-1100
8152-1550 (Warranty service and support)
(Norwegian)
Oman
Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication Systems:
00 968 2469 6255
Overseas Business Machines (OBM): 00 968 2460
1072, 2460 5018
Country or region
Telephone number
Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS): 00 968
2455 9831
Pakistan
International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.:
00 92 212 422 569, 00 92 213 241 2023
Selling Business Systems:
00 92 21 568 9823
Panama 206-6047
001-866-434-2080 (Lenovo Customer Support Center
- Toll free)
(Spanish)
Paraguay 009-800-52-10026
(Spanish)
Peru
0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish)
Philippines
180089086454 (Domestic Toll Free)
180014410719 (International Toll Free)
(Tagalog, English)
Poland
+48 22 760 7300 (Polish)
Portugal
+351 21 892 7046 (Portuguese)
Qatar
Al Mana Computer Services: 00 974 4489 966 (ext.
1992)
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: 00 974 4441 212
Gulf Business Machines: 00-974 462 1395
Romania +4-021-224-4015
Russia
8-800-555-0317 (Toll free number)
(Russian)
Saudi Arabia
8008445128 (English, Arabic)
Singapore
800 6011 343 (Local number only)
+603 8315 6856 (DID)
(English)
Slovakia
+421 2 4974 8888
Slovenia +386-1-200-50-60
(Slovenian)
Spain 0901-100-000
(Spanish)
Sri Lanka
+9411 2493547, +9411 2493548 (English)
Sweden 08-477-4420
077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support)
(Swedish)
Switzerland 058-333-0900
0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support)
(German, French, Italian)
Taiwan 0800-000-702
(Mandarin)
Thailand
001 800 4415 734
(Thai, English)
Turkey
0212 336 03 66
00800 448 825 165
(Turkish)
Ukraine
0800 502 235
(Ukrainian, Russian, English)
United Arab
Emirates
800 04447023 (English, Arabic)
United Kingdom
01475-897-163
08705-500-900 (Standard warranty support)
(English)
United States
1-800-426-7378 (Select “Option #1”)
(English)
Uruguay 000-411-005-6649
(Spanish)
Venezuela 0-800-100-2011
(Spanish)
Vietnam
120-11072 (Toll Free)
+(84) 8 3521 8000 (Standard Charges Apply)
(Vietnamese, English)
Yemen
Al Khirbash and Agencies:
00 967 1209 8278
Yemen Business Machines (YBM):
00-967 3 213324,
00-967 3 214655,
00-967 3 213909
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Document Outline
- Unpack
- Initial setup instructions
- Controls and indicators
- Accessing your User Guide
- Read before using your computer
- Read first — regulatory information
- Downloading publications
- Downloading drivers
- Service and Support information
- Safety information
- Lenovo Limited Warranty notice
- Warranty Information
- 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
- Optional-service CRUs
- Electronic emission notices
- Recycling and environmental information
- Legal notices