Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important safety information
- Read this first
- Important information about using your computer
- Conditions that require immediate action
- Service and upgrades
- Power cords and power adapters
- Extension cords and related devices
- Plugs and outlets
- Power supply statement
- External devices
- General battery notice
- Notice for built-in rechargeable battery
- Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery
- Heat and product ventilation
- Electrical current safety information
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice
- Using headphones or earphones
- Choking hazard notice
- Plastic bag notice
- Glass parts notice
- Chapter 1. Product overview
- Chapter 2. Using your computer
- Registering your computer
- Frequently asked questions
- Operating modes
- Using the multi-touch screen
- Using the special keys
- Using the ThinkPad pointing device
- Power management
- Cabled Ethernet connections
- Wireless connections
- Using audio features
- Using the cameras
- Using a media card
- Using an external display
- Traveling with your computer
- Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer
- Chapter 4. Accessibility, ergonomic, and maintenance information
- Chapter 5. Security
- Chapter 6. Advanced configuration
- Chapter 7. Troubleshooting computer problems
- General tips for preventing problems
- Diagnosing problems with Lenovo Companion
- Troubleshooting
- Computer stops responding
- Spills on the keyboard
- Error messages
- Beep errors
- Memory module problems
- Ethernet problems
- Wireless-LAN problem
- Bluetooth problem
- ThinkPad pointing device problems
- Keyboard problems
- Computer screen problems
- External monitor problems
- Audio problems
- Fingerprint reader problems
- Battery problems
- ac power adapter problem
- Power problems
- Power button problem
- Boot problems
- Sleep and hibernation problems
- Solid-state drive problem
- ThinkPad Pen Pro problem
- Software problem
- USB problem
- Chapter 8. Recovery information
- Chapter 9. Replacing devices
- Chapter 10. Getting support
- Appendix A. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system
- Appendix B. Regulatory information
- Certification-related information
- Wireless-related information
- TCO certification
- Export classification notice
- Electronic emission notices
- Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
- Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
- European Union conformity
- German Class B compliance statement
- Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
- Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase
- Japan notice for ac power cord
- Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
- Eurasian compliance mark
- Brazil audio notice
- Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements
- Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
- Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
- Appendix F. Notices
- Appendix G. Trademarks
Replacing the cap on the pointing stick
The cap 1 on the end of the pointing stick is removable. After you use the cap for a period of time, you might
consider replacing the cap with a new one.
Notes:
• Ensure that you use a cap with grooves
a as shown in the following illustration.
• Depending on the model, your keyboard might look different from the illustration in this topic.
Power management
This section provides information about how to use ac power and battery power to achieve the best balance
between performance and power management.
Using the ac power adapter
The power to run your computer can come either from the battery or from ac power. While you use ac power,
the battery charges automatically.
Your computer comes with a USB-C type ac power adapter and a power cord.
• ac power adapter: Converts ac power for notebook computer use.
• Power cord: Connects the ac outlet and the ac power adapter.
Connecting the ac power adapter
To connect the computer to ac power, ensure that you follow the steps in order:
Attention: Using an improper power cord might severely damage your computer.
1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.
2. Connect the ac power adapter to one of the USB-C connectors of the computer.
3. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Tips on using the ac power adapter
• When the ac power adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
• Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power adapter transformer pack when it is connected to
the transformer.
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