User Guide ThinkPad X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, and X220i Tablet
Notes: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Safety and Warranty Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix C “Notices” on page 253 The Safety and Warranty Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded on the Web site. To refer to them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, and then click User Guides & Manuals. First Edition (April 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011.
Contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi Conditions that require immediate action . . vii Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product Overview . . . . . . 1 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right-side view. . . . . . . . . . . . Left-side view . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear view . . . . . . . . .
Ergonomic information. . . . . Adjusting your computer to fit you Accessibility information . . . . FullScreen Magnifier function . . Traveling with your computer . . . . Travel tips . . . . . . . . . . Travel accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 86 87 87 88 88 88 Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . . 91 Attaching a mechanical lock . . . . . . . . . Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passwords and sleep (standby) mode . . . .
Config menu. . . . . . . . . Date and time menu. . . . . . Security menu . . . . . . . . Startup menu . . . . . . . . Restart menu . . . . . . . . ThinkPad Setup items . . . . . Updating your system UEFI BIOS Using system management. . . . . System management . . . . . Setting management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . General tips for preventing problems . . . . .
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Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here to continue to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer. Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer to fail. When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot. The temperature they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the level of charge in the battery.
Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following, and make sure that the power switch is off or is blinking: • Turn it off. • Press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode. • Press Fn+F12 to put it in hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to the computer, and possible loss of data. Handle your computer gently.
Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer. As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your product. Or you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing.
Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero. Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with a power cord, always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source.
Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. The power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2, or better. For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly. Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack, or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.
Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.
Batteries DANGER Personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition, many mobile products, such as notebook computers, utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. Never attempt to open or service any battery.
Lithium coin cell battery notice DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: • When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot.
Electrical current safety information DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
the equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level. Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332-2. The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification limits the computer’s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV.
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Chapter 1. Product Overview This chapter provides information about the locations of connectors, locating important product information, computer features, specifications, operating environment, and preinstalled software programs.
ThinkPad X220 and X220i front view Figure 1.
2 ThinkLight You can use your computer under less than perfect lighting conditions. To illuminate the keyboard, turn on the ThinkLight by pressing Fn+PgUp. To turn it off, press Fn+PgUp again. 3 Integrated camera Some models have the integrated camera. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. For more information about how to use the camera, refer to “Using an integrated camera” on page 80.
11 TrackPoint buttons 12 Touch pad 13 TrackPoint pointing stick The keyboard contains the unique TrackPoint® pointing device. Pointing, selecting, and dragging are all part of a single process that you can perform without moving your fingers from typing position. Move your fingertip across the UltraNav touch pad to move the pointer. The TrackPoint and TrackPoint buttons provide functions similar to those of a mouse and its buttons.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet front view Figure 2.
2 Integrated camera Some models have the integrated camera. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. For more information about how to use the camera, refer to “Using an integrated camera” on page 80. 3 Built-in microphone The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio. 5 Computer display The high-resolution, thin-film transistor (TFT) display provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.
11 TrackPoint pointing stick 12 TrackPoint buttons 13 Touch pad 14 CapsLock indicator The indicator of CapsLock is located on the CapsLock key. For more information about CapsLock indicator, see “ThinkPad X220i and X220i Tablet status indicators” on page 22. 15 Fn key Use the Fn key to take advantage of ThinkPad functions, such as turning on the ThinkLight. To use ThinkPad functions, press Fn + the required function key marked in blue.
Right-side view This section provides right-side view for your computer. ThinkPad X220 and X220i right-side view Figure 3. Right-side view 1 1 Security keyhole 2 Hard disk drive or solid state drive 3 Combo audio jack 4 Ethernet connector 5 Always On USB connector 6 Media card reader slot Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.
Notes: • If you are using a headset with a function switch, for example, a headset for an iPhone® mobile digital device, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you press it, the headset microphone will be disabled, and the internal microphone will be enabled instead. • The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone. For more information about the audio devices supported by the combo audio jack of your compute, see “Using audio features” on page 79.
For details, refer to the instructions in “Using an ExpressCard, a smart card, or a flash media card” on page 81. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet right-side view Figure 4. Right-side view 1 Security keyhole 2 Tablet Digitizer Pen 3 Hard disk drive or solid state drive 4 Combo audio jack 5 Ethernet connector 6 Always On USB connector 7 Media card reader slot 1 Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.
4 Combo audio jack To listen to the sound from your computer, connect a headphone or a headset, that has a 3.5mm 4-pole plug, to the combo audio jack. Notes: • If you are using a headset with a function switch, for example, a headset for an iPhone mobile digital device, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you press it, the headset microphone will be disabled, and the internal microphone will be enabled instead. • The combo audio jack does not support a conventional microphone.
• MultiMediaCard Note: Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for SD card. For details, refer to the instructions in “Using an ExpressCard, a smart card, or a flash media card” on page 81. Left-side view This section provides left-side view for your computer. ThinkPad X220 and X220i left-side view Figure 5.
3 USB connector (left) The Universal Serial Bus connector is used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a printer or a digital camera. Note: Your computer is compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0. When you attach a USB cable to the connector, make sure that the mark is to the upper side. Otherwise the connector might be damaged.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet left-side view Figure 6. Left-side view 1 ExpressCard slot 2 Wireless radio switch 3 USB connectors (left) 4 DisplayPort connector 5 Monitor connector 6 USB connector 7 Fan louvers (left) 1 ExpressCard slot Your computer has an ExpressCard slot for a 54 mm-wide card. For details, refer to the instructions in “Using an ExpressCard, a smart card, or a flash media Card” on page 81.
5 Monitor connector You can attach an external monitor or a projector to your computer to display computer information. Note: If you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 and use a monitor connector, use the monitor connector on the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, not the one on the computer.
ThinkPad X220 and X220i bottom view Figure 7. Bottom view 1 Battery 2 SIM card slot 3 Docking connector 4 Memory-upgrade slot 5 Built-in stereo speaker 1 Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. By installing a second battery, available as an option, in the n the serial Ultrabay slim, you can extend the operating time of the computer. You can also use Power Manager to adjust your power setting as needed.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet bottom view Figure 8. Bottom view 1 1 Battery 2 SIM card slot 3 Docking connector 4 Memory-upgrade slot Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. For details, refer to the instructions in “Power Manager” on page 38. 2 SIM card slot If your computer has a wireless WAN feature, it may require a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card to establish a wireless WAN (Wide Area Network) connections.
ThinkPad X220 and X220i rear view Figure 9. Rear view 1 Power jack 1 2 Fan louvers (rear) Power jack The ac power adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. 2 Fan louvers (rear) The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor. Note: To avoid impeding airflow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet rear view Figure 10. Rear view 1 Power jack 1 2 Fan louvers (rear) Power jack The ac power adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. 2 Fan louvers (rear) The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor. Note: To avoid impeding airflow, do not place any obstacle in front of the fan.
Status indicators 1 Device Access A hard disk drive or an optional drive, such as a drive in the Ultrabay, is being used to read or write data. When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode, remove the device from the bay, or turn off the computer. 2 Bluetooth status • Green: The feature is on, and the radio link is ready for use, or the data is being transmitted. • Off: The Bluetooth feature is disabled.
8 Numeric lock By default, when the numeric lock is on, the numeric lock indicator is displayed on the screen. To change the settings of the numeric lock indicator, see “Changing display settings” on page 72. Note: Another mode available for your computer, though there is no indicator for it, is Scroll Lock mode. When this mode is enabled, the arrow keys can be used as function keys for screen-scrolling, but not for moving the cursor. To enable or disable this mode, press ScrLk.
• The battery status indicator is off: The battery is fully charged or the battery is detached. ThinkPad X220i and X220i Tablet status indicators Your computer has system-status indicators and power-status indicators. The status indicators show the current status of your computer. Status indicators 1 Power On The power switch stays lit whenever the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in sleep (standby) mode, and is off when the computer is off.
7 Device Access A hard disk drive or an optional drive, such as a drive in the Ultrabay, is being used to read or write data. When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode, remove the device from the bay, or turn off the computer. 8 Numeric lock By default, when the numeric lock is on, the numeric lock indicator is displayed on the screen. To change the settings of the numeric lock indicator, see “Changing display settings” on page 72.
Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. • Quick blinking orange: An error occurred in the battery. • The battery status indicator blinks three times: The ac power adapter is attached to the computer. • The battery status indicator is off: The battery is fully charged or the battery is detached.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet FCC ID and IC Certification number label This section provides FCC ID and IC Certification number label location for your computer. Chapter 1.
ThinkPad X220 and X220i FCC ID and IC Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer. The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot of your computer. If no integrated wireless PCI Express Mini Card has been preinstalled in your computer, you can install one.
ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet FCC ID and IC Certification number label There is no FCC ID or IC Certification number for the PCI Express Mini Card shown on the enclosure of your computer. The FCC ID and IC Certification number label is affixed on the card installed in the PCI Express Mini Card slot of your computer. If no integrated wireless PCI Express Mini Card has been preinstalled in your computer, you can install one.
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Features This section provides features for your notebook computer. ThinkPad X220 and X220i features Processor • See the system properties of your computer. You can do this as follows: Click Start, right-click Computer (in Windows XP, My Computer); then from the pull down menu select Properties. Memory • Double data rate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device • 2.5-inch (76 mm) solid state drive or 2.
• DisplayPort connector Optical drive in ThinkPad X220 UltraBase • DVD drive • DVD Multi-Burner drive Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN (on some models) • Integrated Bluetooth (on some models) • Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models) Security features • Fingerprint reader (on some models) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet features Processor • See the system properties of your computer.
Interface • External monitor connectors • Combo audio jack (stereo headphone or headset) • 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors • RJ45 Ethernet connector • ExpressCard slot • 4-in-1 digital media card reader • Docking connector • DisplayPort connector Optical drive in ThinkPad X220 UltraBase • DVD drive • DVD Multi-Burner drive Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN (on some models) • Integrated Bluetooth (on some models) • Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models)
– At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft) – Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3° C (88° F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10 ° C (50 ° F).
Heat output • 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum, or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum, depending on the model Power source (ac power adapter) • Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack • Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack Battery life • For percentage of remaining battery power, see the Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task bar. • The Power Manager also displays a green, yellow and red indication.
Following sections provide information about ThinkVantage technologies and other computing solutions, offered by Lenovo.
Table 1. Applications on Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools (continued) Power Manager Power Controls Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Rescue and Recovery Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Update and Drivers ThinkVantage GPS GPS Lenovo SimpleTap Simple Tap Lenovo ThinkVantage Tablet Shortcut Menu Tablet Utility • You can also get the applications from the Control Panel. Click Start ➙ Control Panel.
Access Connections Access Connections™ is a connectivity assistant program for creating and managing location profiles. Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration settings needed for connecting to a network infrastructure from a specific location such as a home or an office.
To open the fingerprint software, do the following: • Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 34. • For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software.
• For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 34. • For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Password Manager. Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to give you the best balance between performance and power saving.
ThinkVantage GPS If the PCI Express Mini Card installed in your computer supports GPS, your computer can receive signals from GPS satellites and determine its location. If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can find your location on a real-time map provided by Google Maps or Microsoft Bing™ Maps. To open ThinkVantage GPS, do the following: • For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 34.
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Chapter 2. Using your computer Your computer is powerful and is loaded with features and applications. Use it to accomplish anything, any day, any time.
On the go and need to use battery power more effectively? • To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting applications or saving files, see the explanation about “power-saving modes” on page 61. • To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans (in Windows XP, power schemes) by use of Power Manager. • If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power from draining by removing the battery.
• Also Recovery tool is provided on your computer hard disk or solid state drive. For more information, see Chapter 5 “Recovery overview” on page 109. Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this online help when necessary.
3. Close the computer display slowly, holding the upper left and right sides with both hands. Note: Make sure that the display is rotated at 180 degrees, so that the back of the display faces the keyboard. 4. Press the center latch down to lock the display. Note: Do not rotate, twist, or bend the center latch of the display. Your computer is now in the tablet mode.
1. Open the display by at least 45 degrees, preferably by 90 degrees. 2. Follow the direction shown by the display swivel indicator and rotate the display slowly (figure below shows counter-clockwise rotation as an example) until the front of the display is facing the keyboard. Your computer is now in the notebook mode.
To remove the pen from its slot, press it gently into the slot 1 to release it; then pull it out 2 . Note: The pen contains pressure sensors. Do not push the tip of the pen for an extended period of time. Do not subject the pen to shock or vibration. The Tablet Digitizer Pen consists of a tip 2 , a click button 3 , and an eraser tip 4 . Hold the pen and point the tip at the display to move the cursor 1 . To make a selection (single click), tap the display once with the pen.
For a single click, tap the display once with your finger. For a double click, tap the display twice without pausing. For a right click, tap the display once and then hold your finger on the display until a circular symbol appears. When you take your finger off the display, the right-click menu will open.
1 Press the Screen Rotation button button to rotate the screen clockwise. 2 The Secure Attention Sequence button functions the same as the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination. 3 Press the power button button to turn the computer on or off. Using the Tablet Shortcut Menu Tablet Shortcut Menu is a software tool bar that is optimized for use when your computer is in the tablet mode.
ThinkVantage button The blue ThinkVantage button can help you in many situations when your computer is working normally, and even when it is not. You can also use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from it. If Windows is not running properly, you may need to do the following: • Get the current system information.
To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift or Fn and then press NmLk (ScrLk). Note: The next drawing shows the locations of the keys that serve as the 10-key numeric keypad. The locations of these keys are the same on every keyboard, though for computers using different languages, different characters are printed on the keytops. If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold Shift to use the cursor-control and screen-control keys temporarily.
Function key combinations By setting the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press one of the function keys 2 . Power conservation • Fn+F3 Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been created by Power Manager, or adjust the power level by using the slider control.
– To use Fn+F3, Fn+F4, and Fn+F12 key combinations, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on your computer. For information on the power management function, refer to “Power management” on page 60. Applying a presentation scheme • Fn+F7 Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director. To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for switching a display output location, start Presentation Director, and change the settings.
Notes: If you want to use Fn+F5 to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: – Power Management driver – OnScreen Display Utility – Wireless device drivers For information on the wireless features, refer to “Wireless connections” on page 64. Launching the camera and audio settings • Fn+F6 If you press Fn+F6, the camera and audio settings window is opened and the camera preview is turned on.
Volume and mute buttons You can adjust the sound level of the built-in speakers by using the following three buttons: If you mute the sound and then turn off your computer, the sound will remain muted when you turn on your computer again. To turn on the sound, press the plus (+) or minus (-) button. Setting the volume Each device has volume controls, which you can set. To open the window for adjusting the output volume or the recording volume, do the following: For Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1.
• For details about controlling volume, refer to your Windows online help. Setting the microphone mute button in Windows 7 and Windows Vista By default, you can toggle all of your recording devices between the mute state and the un-mute state by pressing the microphone mute button. If you want to toggle one of the recording devices between the mute state and the un-mute state, do the following: 1. Press Fn+F6. The Communications settings window opens. 2. Click the Manage Settings button.
To display the shortcut menu for an object, select the object on the desktop or within an application and then press this key. Using the UltraNav pointing device Your computer may come with the UltraNav pointing device. The UltraNav consists of the TrackPoint and the touch pad, each of which is itself a pointing device with both basic and extended functions. You can configure both devices by choosing the settings you prefer as follows: • Set both the TrackPoint and the touch pad as pointing devices.
If you are not familiar with the TrackPoint, these instructions will help you get started: 1. Place your hands in the typing position, and press gently with either index finger on the pointing stick in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. To move the pointer, press the pointing stick away from you to move it up, toward you to move it down, to one side or the other to move it sideways. Note: The pointer might drift. This is not a defect.
Note: If you replace the keyboard, a new keyboard is shipped with the default cap. If you wish, you can keep the cap from your old keyboard and use it on the new one. Using the touch pad The touch pad is below the TrackPoint buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. To move the pointer 2 on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. The left and right bottom of the pad work as click buttons.
3. Click the UltraNav tab and proceed to customizing the touch pad. For details, refer to the Help in the Utility. Behavior of the UltraNav and an external mouse By default, the TrackPoint and the touch pad are set to Enabled. Note: If you want to attach an external mouse to a USB connector, select “Disabled.” Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad If you want to disable the TrackPoint or the touch pad, do either of the following: • Use the Fn+F8 key combination: 1. Press Fn+F8.
You can now change the properties of UltraNav by clicking the UltraNav icon on the system tray. Power management When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power. Do more, save more and spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries.
– If the battery has not been used for a long time. Before you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is at least 10°C (50°F). Charging the battery When you check battery status and find that the percentage of power remaining is low or when the power alarm alerts you that remaining power is low, you need to charge your battery or replace it with a charged battery. If an ac outlet is convenient, plug the ac power adapter into it, and then insert the jack into the computer.
2. Select Power off display (keep current power plan) (in Windows XP, keep current power scheme). Notes: You can also turn off the computer display as follows: 1. Press Fn+F3. A panel for selecting a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) appears. 2. Select Fn+F3 Settings. 3. Select Power off display. 4. Click OK. The next time you press Fn+F3, you can turn off the computer display. • Sleep (standby in Windows XP).
2. Click the Global Power Settings tab. 3. For Low battery alarm or Critically low battery alarm, set the percentage of the power level and set the action. Note: If your computer enters sleep (standby) or hibernation mode when the battery is low, but the alarm message has not yet appeared, the message will appear when the computer resumes. To resume normal operation, press OK. Handling the battery DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack.
DANGER Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation. DANGER Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. DANGER There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly placed. The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled, or disposed of.
Wireless LAN A wireless local area network covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a house. Devices based on the 802.11 standards can connect to this network. Wireless WAN A wireless wide area network covers a broader geographic area. Cellular networks are used for data transmission, and access is provided by a wireless service carrier. Bluetooth One of a number of technologies used to create a wireless personal area network.
Wireless upgradeable ThinkPad models Your computer can be wireless upgradeable. This means that your computer has an antenna that can support wireless LAN access when wireless LAN access points are available. Wireless devices are available from Lenovo. For more information, see “Finding ThinkPad options” on page 151. Using wireless WAN connections Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) enables you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks.
Note: If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded. For Windows XP If your computer is equipped with the Integrated Bluetooth features, you can enable or disable the features by pressing Fn+F5. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click.
To use the Bluetooth features, do the following: 1. Double-click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop. 2. For Windows XP, go to Bluetooth Tasks and double-click View devices in range. A list of the devices on which Bluetooth has been enabled appears. 3. Click the device to which you want access.
For details, refer to the help for Bluetooth. To see the help, double-click My Bluetooth Places, and click Help and then Bluetooth help. Another way to start the help is to right-click Bluetooth Configuration in the system tray of the task bar, and click Advanced Configuration and then Help. Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth software in Windows XP If you want to use the Microsoft Bluetooth software, do as follows: 1. First uninstall the ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software. a.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then click System. 3. Click the Hardware tab; then click Device Manager. 4. Double-click Bluetooth Radios to extract the Bluetooth Radios device tree. 5. Double-click the ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate icon to open the Properties window. 6. Click the Driver tab; then click Update Driver. 7. Click No, not this time, and then click Next. 8. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 9. Select Don't search.
– Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent. • Access Connections Gauge states: wireless WAN – No signal – Signal level 1 – Signal level 2 – Signal level 3 Note: For more information about Access Connections Gauge, see the Help in Access Connections. Access Connections icon and wireless status icon The Access Connections icon displays general connection status.
Enabling or disabling the wireless feature To enable or disable the wireless feature, press Fn+F5. A list of wireless features is displayed. You can turn the feature on and off with a single click. You can also enable or disable the feature by the following procedures. To enable the wireless feature, do as follows: 1. Click the Access Connections wireless status icon in the system tray. 2. Click Power On Wireless Radio. To disable the wireless feature, do as follows: 1.
3. Under Font Size, click Large Fonts or Extra Large Fonts. 4. Click Apply to apply the settings. 5. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer after you click OK or Apply, the change will take effect after the computer restarts. Numeric lock To change the numeric lock setting, do as follows: For Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Personalize. 2. Click Display at the left. 3. Click Change display settings. 4.
Connecting an external monitor To attach an external monitor, do as follows: For Windows 7: 1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet 2. Turn on the external monitor. 3. Change the display output location by pressing Fn+F7. This allows you to switch between viewing output on the external display, the computer display, and both displays.
3. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. Note: If your computer cannot detect the external monitor, click the Detect button. 4. Set Resolution. 5. Click Advanced Settings. 6. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monitor information window to make sure that the monitor type is correct. If it is, click OK to close the window; otherwise do as follows. 7. If more than two monitor types are displayed, select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non-PnP Monitor. 8. Click Properties.
16. Set Resolution and Colors in the Display Settings window. 17. Click OK. For Windows XP: 1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 2. Turn on the external monitor and the computer. 3. Press Fn+F7 to change the display output location to the external monitor. 4. Right-click on the desktop, and click Properties to open the Display Properties window. 5. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Advanced. 7. Click the Monitor tab.
2. Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector of the expansion unit, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the DVI monitor and the computer. The system starts. If the computer output does not appear on the DVI monitor, do as follows: For a computer that has the Intel display adapter: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+F12. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile window appears. 2. Select Digital Display, Intel Dual Display Clone, or Extended Desktop.
Playing sound Your projector might have one or more audio-input connectors. To project sound, you will need to attach the combo audio jack on your computer to these connectors, using an audio cable (commercially available). Using dual displays Using the Extend desktop function Your computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor. You can also display different desktop images on each monitor.
For Windows Vista: 1. Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet. 2. Turn on the external monitor. 3. If this is the first time the external monitor has been connected, the New Display Detected dialog box opens. Select Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended), and then click OK. To change the resolution for each monitor, do as follows: 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Personalize. 2. Click Display Settings.
• Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files in 16-bit or 24-bit format. • Playback of a WAV file at a sample rate of 44.1KHz to 192 KHz. • Playback of MIDI files through a Wave table synthesizer under Microsoft Windows operating systems. • Playback of MP3 files through the Windows Media Player or a software MP3 player.
You can also use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or videoconferencing function. Then, the camera will start automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator will turn on. For more information about using the camera with a program, refer to the documentation that came with the program.
For more information on ExpressCards, smart cards, and flash media cards, refer to any of the following topics: • “Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card” on page 82. • “Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card” on page 83. Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card Attention: Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. If you do, the computer may not respond when you try to resume using it.
