Lenovo E4430 - Manual (Page 3)

© Copyright Lenovo 2013 i
Read this first ............................................ iii
Important safety information .............................................. iv
Conditions that require immediate action ................. iv
Safety guidelines ..............................................................v
Chapter 1. Product overview..................... 1
Top view ...................................................................................1
Left-side view...........................................................................3
Right-side view ........................................................................4
Front view.................................................................................5
Rear view ..................................................................................5
Bottom view .............................................................................6
Status indicators.......................................................................7
Features .....................................................................................8
Specifications............................................................................9
Chapter 2. Using your computer............. 10
Frequently asked questions .................................................10
Configuring the operating system ......................................11
Putting the computer into sleep mode or shutting it
down........................................................................................11
Registering your computer ..................................................12
Special keys and buttons ......................................................12
Function key combinations ..........................................12
Numeric keypad ....................................................................14
Using the touch pad ..............................................................14
Power management ..............................................................15
Checking the battery status ..........................................15
Using the ac power adapter .........................................15
Charging the battery......................................................16
Maximizing the battery life ..........................................16
Power-saving modes .....................................................16
Handling the battery .....................................................17
Connecting to the network...................................................19
Ethernet connection .......................................................19
Wireless connection .......................................................19
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature..................19
Connecting to external devices............................................20
Using a flash media card ..............................................20
Using USB connectors ...................................................20
Chapter 3. You and your computer ........ 21
Accessibility and comfort .....................................................21
Ergonomic information.................................................21
Chapter 4. Security ...................................23
Attaching a mechanical lock ................................................23
Using passwords....................................................................23
Using a fingerprint reader ....................................................23
Chapter 5. Recovery overview.................24
Recovery solutions on the Windows 7 operating
system ......................................................................................24
Recovery solutions on the Windows 8 operating
system ......................................................................................25
Chapter 6. Replacing devices..................27
Static electricity prevention ..................................................27
Replacing the battery.............................................................27
Replacing the hard disk drive..............................................29
Replacing the keyboard ........................................................30
Replacing the fan assembly and heat sink assembly........33
Replacing a memory module ...............................................34
Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
connection ...............................................................................35
Replacing the optical drive...................................................37
Chapter 7. Preventing problems .............39
General tips for preventing problems.................................39
Taking care of your computer..............................................39
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer
problems....................................................43
Troubleshooting .....................................................................43
Battery and power problems ........................................43
Computer screen problems...........................................44
Problems with drives and other storage devices.......45
OneKey Recovery PRO program problems ...............46
A password problem .....................................................46
A sound problem............................................................47
Other problems...............................................................47
Appendix A. Regulatory information ......48
ENERGY STAR model information ....................................48
Wireless related information................................................49
Export classification notice...................................................50
Electronic emission notices...................................................50
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity ............................................50
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