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User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520
User Guide ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520
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... your computer . . . 25 Registering your computer 25 Frequently asked questions 25 Special keys and buttons 26 ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys . . . . . 27 Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys . . . . . 28 Using the UltraNav pointing device 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2011 Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . 31 Using the touch pad 33 Behavior of Authenticity label...
... your computer . . . 25 Registering your computer 25 Frequently asked questions 25 Special keys and buttons 26 ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys . . . . . 27 Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys . . . . . 28 Using the UltraNav pointing device 31 © Copyright Lenovo 2011 Using the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . 31 Using the touch pad 33 Behavior of Authenticity label...
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... preventing problems 125 Making sure device drivers are current . . . . . 126 Getting the latest drivers from your computer 105 Finding ThinkPad options 105 Chapter 8. Enhancing your hard disk drive 67 Using and understanding firewalls 67 Protecting data against viruses 67 Chapter 5. Getting support ... and device drivers 74 Solving recovery problems 75 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration 107 Installing a new operating system 107 Before you contact Lenovo 157 Register your computer . . . . 129 Chapter 10. Preventing problems . . 125 General tips for wireless LAN/WiMAX...
... preventing problems 125 Making sure device drivers are current . . . . . 126 Getting the latest drivers from your computer 105 Finding ThinkPad options 105 Chapter 8. Enhancing your hard disk drive 67 Using and understanding firewalls 67 Protecting data against viruses 67 Chapter 5. Getting support ... and device drivers 74 Solving recovery problems 75 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration 107 Installing a new operating system 107 Before you contact Lenovo 157 Register your computer . . . . 129 Chapter 10. Preventing problems . . 125 General tips for wireless LAN/WiMAX...
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... high sensitivity webcam. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 2 User Guide Front view ThinkPad Edge E420 front view Figure 1. ThinkPad Edge E420 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Power switch 7 System-status indicators (illuminated... ThinkPad logo) 9 TrackPoint pointing stick 11 Touch pad buttons 13 Built-in stereo speaker (left) 15 Volume control buttons 2 Integrated high ...
... high sensitivity webcam. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 2 User Guide Front view ThinkPad Edge E420 front view Figure 1. ThinkPad Edge E420 front view 1 UltraConnect wireless antennas (left) 3 Built-in microphone 5 Power switch 7 System-status indicators (illuminated... ThinkPad logo) 9 TrackPoint pointing stick 11 Touch pad buttons 13 Built-in stereo speaker (left) 15 Volume control buttons 2 Integrated high ...
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... Start menu shutdown options. If you can also be programmed via Power Manager to the instructions in "ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys" on page 65. 7 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad® logo works as a system-status indicator showing whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation...
... Start menu shutdown options. If you can also be programmed via Power Manager to the instructions in "ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys" on page 65. 7 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad® logo works as a system-status indicator showing whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation...
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...-in stereo speaker (left) 2 Integrated high sensitivity webcam 4 UltraConnect wireless antennas (right) 6 Power switch 8 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) 10 Bluetooth antenna 12 TrackPoint buttons 14 Touch pad 16 Volume control buttons 1 UltraConnect wireless LAN/WiMAX antennas and wireless WAN antennas ...portions of the UltraConnect wireless antennas" on page 27. For details, refer to the instructions in "Location of your computer display. ThinkPad Edge E520 front view Figure 2. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 4 User Guide ...
...-in stereo speaker (left) 2 Integrated high sensitivity webcam 4 UltraConnect wireless antennas (right) 6 Power switch 8 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) 10 Bluetooth antenna 12 TrackPoint buttons 14 Touch pad 16 Volume control buttons 1 UltraConnect wireless LAN/WiMAX antennas and wireless WAN antennas ...portions of the UltraConnect wireless antennas" on page 27. For details, refer to the instructions in "Location of your computer display. ThinkPad Edge E520 front view Figure 2. By using this camera, you can take pictures or hold a video conference. 4 User Guide ...
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... 5 If your computer has integrated bluetooth features, refer to "Using Bluetooth" on page 65. 8 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo works as a system-status indicator showing whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal mode. For details..., refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on page 28. 10 Bluetooth antenna If your computer stops responding, and you cannot turn it off your...
... 5 If your computer has integrated bluetooth features, refer to "Using Bluetooth" on page 65. 8 System-status indicators (illuminated ThinkPad logo) The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo works as a system-status indicator showing whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal mode. For details..., refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on page 28. 10 Bluetooth antenna If your computer stops responding, and you cannot turn it off your...
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.... However, with a USB interface, such as iPod®, iPhone®, and BlackBerry® smartphones, by attaching the devices to the connector. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 right-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from your computer. By default, even if your computer is in... and touch pad buttons provide functions similar to those of the Power Manager program. 6 User Guide For details, refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on -line help of a mouse and its buttons. 16 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you ...
.... However, with a USB interface, such as iPod®, iPhone®, and BlackBerry® smartphones, by attaching the devices to the connector. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 right-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from your computer. By default, even if your computer is in... and touch pad buttons provide functions similar to those of the Power Manager program. 6 User Guide For details, refer to the instructions in "Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys" on -line help of a mouse and its buttons. 16 Volume control buttons The built-in volume buttons enable you ...
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ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 left-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. 1 Fan louvers (left) 3 USB connectors 5 HDMI port 7 ...
ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 left-side view Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. 1 Fan louvers (left) 3 USB connectors 5 HDMI port 7 ...
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... a USB interface, such as an HDTV. 6 Combo audio jack To listen to the sound from the external SATA device to the connector. 5 HDMI port Your ThinkPad Notebook supports the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a next-generation digital audio/video interface that has a 3.5mm 4-pole plug, to a compatible digital audio device...
... a USB interface, such as an HDTV. 6 Combo audio jack To listen to the sound from the external SATA device to the connector. 5 HDMI port Your ThinkPad Notebook supports the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a next-generation digital audio/video interface that has a 3.5mm 4-pole plug, to a compatible digital audio device...
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ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 bottom view 1 Battery 3 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN 5 Hard disk drive 2 SIM card slot 4 Memory-upgrade slot 6 PCI ...
ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 bottom view 1 Battery 3 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN 5 Hard disk drive 2 SIM card slot 4 Memory-upgrade slot 6 PCI ...
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... wireless LAN/WiMAX communications. To keep the drive safe, Active Protection System™ is less free space than expected on page 21. Rear view Figure 6. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 rear view 1 Ethernet connector 2 Fan louvers (rear) 1 Ethernet connector Connect your HDD. 6 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX...
... wireless LAN/WiMAX communications. To keep the drive safe, Active Protection System™ is less free space than expected on page 21. Rear view Figure 6. ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 rear view 1 Ethernet connector 2 Fan louvers (rear) 1 Ethernet connector Connect your HDD. 6 PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN/WiMAX...
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... in hibernation mode. 12 User Guide System-status indicators Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the indicator is as a system-status indicator: it shows whether the computer is off or in sleep (standby), hibernation...
... in hibernation mode. 12 User Guide System-status indicators Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the indicator is as a system-status indicator: it shows whether the computer is off or in sleep (standby), hibernation...
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... Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection or Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for the preinstalled operating system is shown as below: Features ThinkPad Edge E420 features Processor • To see the system properties of Authenticity label for wireless WAN. then from the pull down menu select Properties...
... Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection or Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for the preinstalled operating system is shown as below: Features ThinkPad Edge E420 features Processor • To see the system properties of Authenticity label for wireless WAN. then from the pull down menu select Properties...
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... memory Storage device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: • Size: 15.6 inch (396.2 mm) • Resolution: - ThinkPad Edge E520 features Processor • To see the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer (in -1 digital media card reader (SD/SDHC...
... memory Storage device • 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: • Size: 15.6 inch (396.2 mm) • Resolution: - ThinkPad Edge E520 features Processor • To see the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer (in -1 digital media card reader (SD/SDHC...
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• Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models) Security features • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications Size • Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inch) • Depth: 234 mm (9.21 inch) • Height: 29.3 to ... 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. ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Size • Width: 380 mm (14.96 inch) • Depth: 249 mm (9.8 inch) • Height: 30.4 to 33.6...
• Integrated wireless WAN (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX (on some models) Security features • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Specifications ThinkPad Edge E420 specifications Size • Width: 343.4 mm (13.52 inch) • Depth: 234 mm (9.21 inch) • Height: 29.3 to ... 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. ThinkPad Edge E520 specifications Size • Width: 380 mm (14.96 inch) • Depth: 249 mm (9.8 inch) • Height: 30.4 to 33.6...
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...follow the instructions on page 37. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 25 Can I get my user guide in another language? • To download the user guide in case of ThinkPad Notebook. When you register your computer with Lenovo, you will help • Automatic notification of free ...software and special promotional offers To register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you optimize the use ...
...follow the instructions on page 37. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 25 Can I get my user guide in another language? • To download the user guide in case of ThinkPad Notebook. When you register your computer with Lenovo, you will help • Automatic notification of free ...software and special promotional offers To register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you optimize the use ...
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..., and the audio streaming will remain muted when you can control the video streaming from the integrated camera by pressing this is the default setting. ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 and 2 . this key. Using your computer 27
..., and the audio streaming will remain muted when you can control the video streaming from the integrated camera by pressing this is the default setting. ThinkPad Edge E420 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 and 2 . this key. Using your computer 27
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Note: This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is also available. Display brightness up (F8) The computer display becomes brighter. Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . Windows will show these display options: • Computer display only (LCD) • Computer display ...
Note: This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is also available. Display brightness up (F8) The computer display becomes brighter. Thinkpad Edge E520 special keys Your computer has several special keys 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . Windows will show these display options: • Computer display only (LCD) • Computer display ...
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... touch pad. Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad If you can also open the UltraNav properties window by clicking the UltraNav icon in the ThinkPad SetUp. To disable the TrackPoint, clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 3. To disable the touch...
... touch pad. Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad If you can also open the UltraNav properties window by clicking the UltraNav icon in the ThinkPad SetUp. To disable the TrackPoint, clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 3. To disable the touch...