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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) ..Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information ... . . Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information ... . . Appendix E.
Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter. Prevent your computer from getting wet. Protect the cables from being damaged.
Protect your computer and data when moving it. Handle your computer gently. Carry your computer carefully. Important safety information Note: Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Note:...
Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary.
CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.
Extension cords and related devices 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.
Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. A battery other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery is not covered by the warranty.
Lithium coin-cell battery notice DANGER If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery contains a small amount of harmful substance. Do not heat to more than 100°C (212°F). The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin-cell batteries may contain perchlorate.
• Do not operate your computer inside furniture, as this might increase the risk of overheating. • Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35°C (95°F). Electrical current safety information DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: •...
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice CAUTION: The liquid crystal display (LCD) is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes;...
Chapter 1. Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Front view ThinkPad 11e front view Microphone...
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Camera-in-use indicator Camera Speakers System-status indicator Touch pad ® ThinkPad Yoga 11e front view...
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Proximity sensor Microphone Camera-in-use indicator Camera Speakers System-status indicator Touch pad Windows button Multi-touch screen Right-side view Note:...
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™ Power button More power options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do Note: For Windows 7: For Windows 8.1: Volume-control buttons...
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USB 3.0 connector Attention: HDMI connector Security-lock slot Note: Left-side view Note: Power connector...
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Note: Always-on USB connector (USB 2.0 connector) Global Power Settings Enable Always On USB Enable even when the computer is off Lenovo Settings ➙ Power Enable Always On USB Enable even when the computer is off Audio connector Note: Media card slot...
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Blinks fast: Blinks slowly: Blinks for three times: Off: Wireless-status indicator Solid green: Off: Locating important product information Machine type and model label Note: FCC ID and IC Certification number information Note:...
Start To access Lenovo programs from Control Panel, do the following: Note: Start ➙ Control Panel Note: Table 1. Lenovo programs available on the Windows 7 operating system Program name Icon name ™ ™ Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system...
Note: Lenovo PC Experience ➙ Lenovo Tools Note: Lenovo programs overview Note: Access Connections Communications Utility Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Message Center Plus Power Manager Recovery Media...
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Rescue and Recovery Lenovo Companion Lenovo Settings Lenovo PC Experience Active Protection System Lenovo QuickControl Lenovo Solution Center Password Manager SHAREit System Update...
Chapter 2. Using your computer Registering your computer Note: Frequently asked questions...
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Can I get my user guide in another language? How to turn off my computer? For Windows 7: Shut down For Windows 8.1: Shut down Settings ➙ Power ➙ Shut down Note: Settings Can I change the Windows 8.1 startup behavior to open either the desktop or the Start screen? Properties Navigation Start screen...
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How do I give presentations or attach an external monitor? I have been using your computer for some time already, and it is getting slower? Using the multi-touch screen Notes: Touch gesture (touch models Description only) Touch Mouse action Function Copy Save Delete...
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Touch gesture (touch models Description only) Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function Start Settings Search Share Devices Touch Mouse action Function Touch Mouse action Function...
Touch gesture (touch models Description only) Touch Mouse action Function Touch Customize Mouse action Customize Function Touch Mouse action Function Copy Save Delete Touch Mouse action Function Tips on using the multi-touch screen Tips on cleaning the multi-touch screen Special keys Note:...
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Windows key Function keys When the Fn Lock function is disabled: When the Fn Lock function is enabled: Note: Control Panel Settings...
Windows Search Search Computer Fn+4: Fn+End: Fn+B: Fn+K: Fn+P: Fn+S: Using the touch pad Note: Customizing the touch pad Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ ThinkPad Using the ThinkPad Yoga 11e in different modes...
Power button Speaker volume-up button Speaker volume-down button Windows button Power management Using the ac power Connecting to ac power Attention: Note:...
Tips for using the ac power adapter Checking the battery status Battery Power Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 operating system Global Power Settings Alarms Low battery alarm Critically low battery alarm Note:...
Charging the battery Note: Managing the battery power More power options ➙ Change plan settings Power-saving modes Screen-blank mode (for Windows 7 only) Power off display Sleep mode Sleep Settings ➙ Power ➙ Sleep Hibernation mode Hibernate...
Power Options Change plan settings System and Security ➙ Administrative Tools Task Scheduler Conditions Power Wake the computer to run this task Wireless off Maximizing the battery life Connecting to the network Ethernet connections DANGER Your computer has an Ethernet connector. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
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Using the wireless LAN connection For Windows 7: For Windows 8.1 Note: Location Awareness Tips for using the wireless LAN feature...
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Checking the wireless LAN connection status Access Connections gauge: Access Connections status icon: Access Connections wireless-status icon: Using the Bluetooth connection Send To ➙ Bluetooth Devices...
Note: Using an external display Connecting an external display Screen resolution ➙ Detect Choosing a display mode Disconnect Note: Disconnect PC screen only Computer only Disconnect projector Duplicate Extend Projector only Note: Projector only Second screen only Note: Changing display settings...
Screen Resolution Note: Using audio features Table 2. Audio feature list Connector Headset with a 3.5 mm Conventional headphone Conventional microphone (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug Hardware and Sound Using the camera Camera...
Configuring camera settings Manage Settings Lenovo Settings Camera Using a flash media card Note: Attention: Installing a flash media card Attention: Hardware and Sound Device Manager Action Add legacy hardware...
Removing a flash media card Attention: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media Note: Using the ThinkPad Active Pen Notes: Using the ThinkPad Active Pen Note:...
Head position Chair Arm and hand position Leg position What if you are traveling? Questions about vision? Comfort Active sitting and rest breaks Work area setup options Accessibility information Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center...
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On-screen notification Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center Use text or visual alternative for sounds Audio notification Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center ➙ Use the computer without a display Turn on Audio Description Narrator Narrator Start Narrator Narrator...
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Speech Recognition Search Speech Recognition Customizable text size Appearances and Personalization ➙ Display Change only the text size Magnifier All Programs ➙ Accessories ➙ Ease of Access Start Magnifier Magnifier Magnifier Note: Zoom Screen resolution Screen resolution Note:...
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Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcut Function keyboard shortcuts access keys key combinations shortcut keys On-Screen Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard Start On-Screen Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard Personalized keyboard Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center Make the keyboard easier to use Keyboard ThinkPad F1-F12 keys...
Default Legacy Industry-standard connectors Documentation in accessible formats Traveling with your computer Travel tips Travel tips on airplanes Travel accessories...
Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password Security ➙ Password ➙ Power-on Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: Supervisor password...
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Notes: Lock UEFI BIOS Settings Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Security ➙ Password ➙ Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note:...
Hard disk passwords User hard disk password Master hard disk password Notes: Setting a hard disk password Security ➙ Password ➙ Hard disk 1 Password User User + Master User User + Master User Enter New Password Confirm New Password User + Master Enter New Password...
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Enter New Password Confirm New Password Changing or removing a hard disk password User + Master User HDP Master HDP User HDP Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: User HDP Master HDP Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note: Enter New Password...
Hard disk security Note: Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security ➙ BitLocker Drive Encryption Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive...
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™ Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses...
Chapter 5. Advanced configuration Installing a new operating system Installing the Windows 7 operating system Attention: C:\SWTOOLS C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS C:\SWTOOLS\APPS Startup ➙ UEFI/Legacy Boot Legacy Only Both Legacy Only UEFI Only C:\SWTOOLS C:\SWTOOLS\OSFIXES\ Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot...
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Country or region Code Country or region Code Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system Attention: Startup ➙ Boot Boot Priority Order USB HDD Search Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot Country or region Code Country or region Code...
Country or region Code Country or region Code Installing device drivers Attention: C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS Using the ThinkPad Setup program Note: Note: Note: boldface Restart Note:...
Main menu Main Note: Config menu Config Config boldface Note: Attention: Table 3. Config menu items Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Network AC Only AC Only AC and Battery Notes:...
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Table 3. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Enabled Legacy Only Both Legacy first Enabled UEFI Only Both UEFI first Enabled UEFI Only Both UEFI first IPv4 First Both UEFI first Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled...
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Table 3. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Disabled Disabled Enabled Keyboard/Mouse Note: Enabled Display ThinkPad LCD HDMI Disabled Power Enabled Maximum Performance Maximum Performance Battery Optimized Disabled Battery Optimized Enabled...
Table 3. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Note: Beep and Alarm Disabled Enabled Date/Time menu Date/Time System Date System Time Security menu Security Security boldface Note: Attention:...
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Table 4. Security menu items Menu item Value Submenu item Comments Password Disabled Disabled Disabled Password at unattended Enabled boot Disabled Disabled Password at restart Disabled Disabled...
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Table 4. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Disabled Disabled UEFI BIOS Update Option Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Note: Disabled OS Optimized Defaults Restart Disabled Enabled OS Optimized Defaults Enabled Memory Protection Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Virtualization...
Table 4. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments CSM Support Note: Disabled OS Optimized Defaults Restart Disabled Enabled OS Optimized Defaults Enabled User Mode Standard Mode Setup Mode Setup Mode Custom Mode Startup menu Startup Attention:...
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Note: Boot Startup boldface Note: Table 5. Startup menu items Menu item Value Comments Boot Network Boot PCI LAN PCI LAN Both UEFI/Legacy Boot UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Both UEFI Only Legacy First Legacy Only CSM Support Note: UEFI Only UEFI Only CSM Support Both Legacy Only...
Desktop Management Interface Preboot eXecution Environment Note: Wake on LAN Note: Network Boot Asset ID EEPROM Setting management features Note:...
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Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature Config ➙ Network Network Defining a Network Boot sequence Network Boot Boot Startup ➙ Network Boot Note: Checking the requirements for flash updates...
Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you work Note: Be gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Handle storage media and drives properly...
Note: Take care when setting passwords Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Note: Cleaning your computer display...
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting problems Diagnosing problems Notes: Note: Troubleshooting Computer stops responding Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later.
Note: Spills on the keyboard If you spill something on your computer: Attention: Error messages Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution Message Solution...
Table 6. Beep errors Beeps Solution Memory module problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later. Networking problems Ethernet problems Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager Network adapters Update Driver Software...
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Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution A wireless LAN problem Problem Solution Note: Show hidden icons Bluetooth problems Note: Problem Solution...
Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound ➙ Playback Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Set Default Stereo Audio Set Default Problem Solution Keyboard problems Problem Solution Keyboard Hardware Device Properties Device Status: This device is working properly. Problem Solution Problems with the display and multimedia devices Computer screen problems Problem Solution...
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Personalize Display Change display settings Advanced Settings Adapter Note: Properties Device status Troubleshoot Monitor Properties Device status Troubleshoot Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Power plan Maximum Performance Power Options ➙ Show additional plans ➙ High performance Problem Note: Solution...
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Problem Solution Problem Solution External monitor problems Problem Solution Problem Solution Screen resolution Note: Detect Monitor-2 Advanced Settings...
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Adapter Note: Screen resolution Note: Detect Monitor-2 Advanced Settings Monitor Generic PnP Monitor Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties Driver Update Driver Browse my computer for driver software Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Show compatible hardware Close Resolution Note:...
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Monitor Problem Solution Problem Solution Screen resolution Monitor-2 Extend these displays Monitor-1 Monitor-2 Note: Screen resolution Advanced Settings Monitor Colors Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Audio problems Problem Solution...
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Hardware and Sound Device Manager Sound, video and game controllers Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound Recording Microphone Properties Levels Note: Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Mute speakers Problem Solution SmartAudio...
Battery and power problems Battery problems Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Power problems Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later. If your computer is getting no power at all, check the following items: If your computer does not run on battery power, check the following items:...
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An ac power adapter problem Problem Solution Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Note: Show hidden icons A power button problem Problem Solution Boot problems Print these instructions now and keep them with your computer for reference later. Sleep and hibernation problems Problem Solution Problem...
Problem Solution Notes: Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Problem Solution...
Problem Solution Startup Boot priority order Excluded from boot order Boot priority order Problem Solution A solid-state drive problem Problem Solution A software problem Problem Solution A USB problem Problem Solution Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager...
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Chapter 8. Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Notes: Start ➙ Run ghost -align=1mb Creating and using recovery media Note: Creating recovery media Note:...
Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks Using recovery media Attention: Notes: Microsoft Office Microsoft Works CD Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup...
Performing a recovery operation Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Restore your system from a backup Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Rescue files from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive, or from a backup...
Microsoft Office Microsoft Works CD Creating and using a rescue medium Notes: Creating a rescue medium Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Create Rescue Media Rescue Media Using a rescue medium...
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled programs C:\SWTOOLS Setup Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Attention: C:\SWTOOLS Have Disk Browse...
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Attention: Solving recovery problems Note: Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system Refreshing your computer Attention: Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Refresh your PC without affecting your files Get started Resetting your computer to the factory default settings...
Attention: Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Get started Next Just remove my files Fully clean the drive Using the advanced startup options Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery Advanced startup Restart now ➙...
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Attention: Note: Search recovery Search Search Create a recovery drive Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. Next Important: Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. Next Create Finish Delete the recovery partition Attention: Using recovery media Note:...
Replacing the memory module Figure 1. Memory module seated in the memory slot Figure 2. Memory module soldered on the system board (replaceable) (non-replaceable) Attention: Note:...
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If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The coin-cell battery contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire.
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Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Attention: Note:...
Replacing the keyboard DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. Removing the keyboard Note:...
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Replacing the user-replaceable wireless-LAN card DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. Attention: Note:...
Chapter 10. Getting support Before you contact Lenovo Registering your computer Downloading system updates Recording information Recording problem symptoms and details Recording system information Getting help and service...
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Using diagnostic programs Lenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo...
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Certification related information Product name Compliance ID Machine types Export classification notice Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity...
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20.
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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 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Eurasian compliance mark Brazil regulatory notice...
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Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information Important WEEE information Recycling information for China http://support.lenovo.com.cn/activity/551.htm Recycling information for Japan Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor...
Disposing of Lenovo computer components Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso...
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Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice: Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada...
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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) European Union RoHS...
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Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information Power plan: Energy Saver/Lenovo Power Optimized (settings when plugged into ac power) Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager...
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Network adapters Properties Power Management Allow this device to wake the computer...
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Appendix E. Notices Lenovo (United States), Inc. 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing...