Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual V3
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ThinkPad 11e 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e 3rd Gen User Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the following:
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Regulatory Notice
Important safety information on page vi
Appendix E Notices on page 137
The latest Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available on the Lenovo
Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
Second Edition (April 2016)
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Contents
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi
Conditions that require immediate action . . vii Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters . . . . . viii Extension cords and related devices . . . . . ix Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . ix External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . x General battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . x Notice for built-in rechargeable battery . . . . x Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery . . xi Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . xi Electrical current safety information . . . . xii Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice . . . . . xiii Using headphones or earphones. . . . . . xiii Important safety information for children. . . xiii Additional safety information . . . . . . . xiv
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Right-side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Left-side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Locating important product information . . . . . . 8 Machine type and model information . . . . . 8 FCC ID and IC Certification information . . . . 8 Labels for the Windows operating systems. . . 9
Computer features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Computer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lenovo programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing Lenovo programs . . . . . . . 12 An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . . 12
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 15 Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . 15 Getting help about the Windows operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Special buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the touch pad . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ThinkPad Pen Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the ThinkPad Yoga 11e 3rd Gen in different modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rotating the computer display. . . . . . . 25 Notebook mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Stand mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tent mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the ac power . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Checking the battery status . . . . . . . . 31 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . 32 Managing the battery power . . . . . . . 32 Power-saving modes . . . . . . . . . . 32 Maximizing the battery life . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ethernet connections . . . . . . . . . . 33 Wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using an external display . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting an external display . . . . . . 35 Choosing a display mode . . . . . . . . 36 Changing display settings . . . . . . . . 36
Using audio features . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using a flash media card. . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing a flash media card . . . . . . . 38 Removing a flash media card . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 41 Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ergonomic information. . . . . . . . . . 41 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accessibility information . . . . . . . . . 42
Traveling with your computer . . . . . . . . . 45 Travel tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Travel accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . . 47 Attaching a mechanical lock . . . . . . . . . 47 Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Typing passwords . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hard disk passwords . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hard disk security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting the security chip . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Notice on deleting data from your M.2 solid-state drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using firewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 5. Advanced configuration . . 55 Installing a new operating system . . . . . . . 55
Installing the Windows 7 operating system . . 55 Installing the Windows 10 operating system . 56
Installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the ThinkPad Setup program . . . . . . 57
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Config menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Date/Time menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Startup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Restart menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Updating the UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . 70
Using system management. . . . . . . . . . 70 Setting management features . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 6. Preventing problems . . . 73 General tips for preventing problems . . . . . . 73 Making sure device drivers are up-to-date . . . . 74 Taking care of your computer . . . . . . . . . 75
Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . . 76
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Computer stops responding . . . . . . . 79 Spills on the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . 80 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Memory module problems . . . . . . . . 82 Networking problems . . . . . . . . . . 82 Keyboard problems . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Problems with the display and multimedia devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Battery and power problems . . . . . . . 90 A software problem . . . . . . . . . . . 93 A USB problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Chapter 8. Recovery overview . . . . 95 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating and using recovery media . . . . . 95 Performing backup and recovery operations . 96 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . 97 Creating and using a rescue medium . . . . 98
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . 99
Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Resetting your computer . . . . . . . . . 100 Using advanced startup options . . . . . . 100 Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Creating and using a recovery USB drive . . 101
Chapter 9. Replacing devices . . . . 103 Static electricity prevention. . . . . . . . . . 103 Disabling the built-in battery . . . . . . . . . 103 Replacing the base cover assembly . . . . . . 104 Replacing the memory module . . . . . . . . 105 Replacing the coin-cell battery . . . . . . . . 107 Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . 109 Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Chapter 10. Getting support . . . . 119 Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . 119 Getting help and service . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . 120 Lenovo Support Web site. . . . . . . . . 120 Calling Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Finding ThinkPad options . . . . . . . . 121
Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix A. Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Wireless related information . . . . . . . . . 123
Locating the UltraConnect wireless antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Wireless-radio compliance information . . . 124 Locating wireless regulatory notices . . . . 125
Certification related information . . . . . . . . 125 Export classification notice . . . . . . . . . . 125 Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . 125
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 125 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . . 126 German Class B compliance statement . . . 126 Korea Class B compliance statement . . . . 127 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 127 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Japan notice for ac power cord . . . . . . 127
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Lenovo product service information for Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Eurasian compliance mark . . . . . . . . . . 128 Brazil audio notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Appendix B.WEEE and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Important WEEE information . . . . . . . . . 129 Recycling information for China . . . . . . . . 129 Recycling information for Japan . . . . . . . . 129 Recycling information for Brazil . . . . . . . . 130 Battery recycling information for Taiwan. . . . . 131 Battery recycling information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) . . . . 133 European Union RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Turkish RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Ukraine RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 India RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 China RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . 137 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Read this first
Be sure to follow the important tips given here 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.
Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates.
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.
Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn.
Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended time.
Periodically take hands from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest.
Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter.
When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generates heat.
Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn.
Do not place the ac power adapter in contact with any part of your body while it is in use.
Never use it to warm your body.
Prevent your computer from getting wet.
To avoid spills and the danger of electrical shock, keep liquids away from your computer.
Protect the cables from being damaged.
Applying strong force to cables may damage or break them.
Route communication lines, or the cables of an ac power adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other objects, or in any way subjected to treatment that could interfere with the operation of your computer.
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Protect your computer and data when moving it.
Before moving a computer equipped with an internal storage drive, do one of the following:
Turn it off.
Put it in sleep mode.
Put it in hibernation mode.
This will help to prevent damage to the computer, and possible loss of data.
Handle your computer gently.
Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices.
Carry your computer carefully.
Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushioning and protection.
Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that it is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. Do not put a computer in a carrying case while it is turned on.
Important safety information Note: Read the important safety information first.
This information can help you safely use your notebook computer. Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For more information, see Warranty Information in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords, power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your product, you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work environment.
Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In addition to notebook computers, some products (such as speakers and monitors) ship with external power adapters. If you have such a product, this information applies to your product. In addition, computer products contain a coin-sized internal battery that provides power to the system clock even when the computer is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to all computer products.
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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. These conditions might merely mean that an internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner. Or, they might indicate a potential safety issue. However, do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. 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.
In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance.
Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or power supplies that are cracked, broken, or damaged.
Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks, or fire.
Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery.
A cracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product.
Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter.
The computer product, power cord, or power adapter has been exposed to water.
The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.
Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.
Service and upgrades Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer 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. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety.
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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.
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.
Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.
Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids also can cause gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on a power adapter, which can eventually result in overheating.
Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.
Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input pins or anywhere on the power adapter.
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way.
To prevent possible overheating, do not cover the power adapter with clothing or other objects when the power adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.
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.
Do not share an electrical outlet with other home or commercial appliances that draw large amounts of electricity; otherwise, unstable voltage might damage your computer, data, or attached devices.
Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.
Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords.
Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing.
Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet.
Power supply statement
DANGER
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
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External devices CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer. To avoid possible damage to attached devices, wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices.
General battery notice
DANGER
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.
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause overheat, liquid leakage, or an explosion. To avoid possible injury, do the following:
Do not open, dissemble, or service any battery.
Do not crush or puncture the battery.
Do not short-circuit the battery, or expose it to water or other liquids.
Keep the battery away from children
Keep the battery away from fire.
Stop using the battery if it is damaged, or if you notice any discharge or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads.
Store the rechargeable batteries or products containing the rechargeable batteries at room temperature, charged to approximately 30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend that the batteries be charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge.
Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations.
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery
DANGER
Do not attempt to replace the built-in rechargeable battery. Replacement of the battery must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician.
Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.
The Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations.
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Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery
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 100C (212F).
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.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time. When you use the keyboard, avoid keeping your palms on the palm rest for a prolonged period of time. Your computer generates some heat during normal operation. The amount of heat depends on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Periodically take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest; and be careful not to use the keyboard for any extended length of time.
Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments.
Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features.
When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generates heat. Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it. Never use the ac power adapter to warm your body. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn.
For your safety, always follow these basic precautions with your computer:
Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in.
Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation.
Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high-traffic areas.
Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings.
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Do not operate your computer inside furniture, as this might increase the risk of overheating.
Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35C (95F).
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.
Whenever possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
Disconnect the attached power cords and all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
Do not use your computer until all internal parts enclosures are fastened into place. Never use the computer when internal parts and circuits are exposed.
DANGER
Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To connect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlets.
5. Turn devices ON.
To disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlets.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to the computer.
The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all other electrical cables have been connected to the computer.
DANGER
During electrical storms, do not perform any replacement and do not connect the telephone cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall.
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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; if any symptoms are present after washing, get medical care.
Note: For products with mercury-containing fluorescent lamps (for example, non-LED), the fluorescent lamp in the Liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury; dispose of according to local, state, or federal laws.
Using headphones or earphones CAUTION: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust the equalizer to an appropriate 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 computers maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.
If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation Values). Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.
Important safety information for children
Electrically operated product notice
CAUTION: THIS IS NOT A TOY. TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE IT SHOULD NOT BE USED WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT.
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use of electrical products to reduce the risk of electric shock.
As with the power supply (adapter) should not be handled by the children, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock and high temperature.
As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock. The power supply (adapter) should not be handled by the children.
As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock. The child should be very careful while handling the power supply (adapter), in particular plugging the power supply into the receptacle (power outlet).
The product should not be placed on the bare skin (lap) of the child for long periods. The laptop should be placed on another surface, like desk tabletop, if intending to use it for more than a few minutes.
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The product, including power supply and battery pack, as applicable should not be left in the rain or subjected to exposure to water. If cleaning is necessary do not immerse in water; wipe clean with damp cloth.
The product, including power supply and battery pack, as applicable should not be dropped, crushed (stepped on) or otherwise abused.
The children should be careful with the interconnect cable (wiring) between the power supply (adapter) and laptop, in particular as a potential trip hazard.
An adult should inspect the product, including power supply and battery pack, as applicable periodically for damage, and replace if necessary. Similarly, if a child notices damaged/broken parts, this should be reported to the teacher immediately so that the damaged parts can be replaced.
Film bag notice
CAUTION: Keep away from small children; the thin film may cling to nose and mouth and prevent breathing.
Additional safety information
Plastic bag notice
DANGER
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation.
Glass parts notice
CAUTION: Some parts of your product may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your product until the glass is replaced by trained service personnel.
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Chapter 1. Product overview
This chapter provides information about the locations of connectors, locations of important product labels, computer features, specifications, and preinstalled programs.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators on page 1
Locating important product information on page 8
Computer features on page 10
Computer specifications on page 11
Operating environment on page 11
Lenovo programs on page 12
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators This topic introduces the computer hardware features to give you the basic information that you need to start using the computer.
Front view
Front view for ThinkPad 11e 3rd Gen
1 Microphone 2 Camera-in-use indicator
3 Camera 4 Speakers
5 System-status indicator 6 Touch pad
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1 Microphone
The microphone captures sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio.
2 Camera-in-use indicator
When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green.
3 Camera
Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference. For more information, see Using the camera on page 37.
4 Speakers
Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers.
5 System-status indicator
The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the palm rest functions as a system-status indicator. For more information, see Status indicators on page 6.
6 Touch pad
Your computer is equipped with a touch pad under the bottom edge of the keyboard. The touch pad enables you to move the pointer, without the use of a conventional mouse. For more information, see Using the touch pad on page 22.
Front view for ThinkPad Yoga 11e 3rd Gen
1 Microphone 2 Camera-in-use indicator
3 Camera 4 Speakers
5 System-status indicator 6 Touch pad
7 Multi-touch screen (available on some models)
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1 Microphone
The microphone captures sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio.
2 Camera-in-use indicator
When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green.
3 Camera
Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference. For more information, see Using the camera on page 37.
4 Speakers
Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers.
5 System-status indicator
The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the palm rest functions as a system-status indicator. For more information, see Status indicators on page 6.
6 Touch pad
Your computer is equipped with a touch pad under the bottom edge of the keyboard. The touch pad enables you to move the pointer, without the use of a conventional mouse. For more information, see Using the touch pad on page 22.
7 Multi-touch screen (available on some models)
Your computer comes with a multi-touch screen. For more information, see Using the multi-touch screen on page 19.
Right-side view
1 Power button 2 Volume-control buttons
3 Audio connector 4 USB 3.0 connector
5 HDMI connector 6 Security-lock slot
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1 Power button
Press the power button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode. For instructions on how to turn off the computer, see Frequently asked questions on page 15.
If your computer is completely unresponsive, you can turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for four or more seconds. If the computer cannot be turned off, see Computer stops responding on page 79 for more information.
You also can define what the power button does. For example, by pressing the power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer into sleep or hibernation mode. To change what the power button does, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel and change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Power Options Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2 Volume-control buttons
Use the volume-control buttons to adjust the volume.
3 Audio connector
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector to listen to the sound from the computer.
Notes:
If you are using a headset with a function switch, such as a headset for an iPhone mobile digital device, do not press this switch while using the headset. If you press the switch, the headset microphone will be disabled, and the integrated microphone on the computer will be enabled instead.
The audio connector does not support a conventional microphone. For more information, see Using audio features on page 37.
4 USB 3.0 connector
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 connector is used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
Attention: When you connect a USB cable to the USB 3.0 connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
5 HDMI connector
Your computer has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector. This connector can connect a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a high-definition television (HDTV). You also can connect your computer to a compatible video graphics array (VGA) video device, such as a VGA monitor, by using an HDMI-to-VGA monitor cable.
6 Security-lock slot
To protect your computer from theft, you can purchase a security cable lock that fits the security-lock slot to lock the computer to a stationary object.
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Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature.
Left-side view
1 Power connector 2 Ethernet connector
3 USB 3.0 connector 4 Media-card slot
1 Power connector
Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector to provide ac power to the computer and charge the battery.
2 Ethernet connector
Connect the computer to a local area network (LAN) with the Ethernet connector.
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector. You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector.
The Ethernet connector has two indicators that show the status of the network connection. When the green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.
Note: If you attach the computer to a docking station or port replicator, use the Ethernet connector on the docking station or port replicator to connect to a LAN, not the one on the computer.
3 USB 3.0 connector
The USB 3.0 connector is used for connecting USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
Attention: When you connect a USB cable to the USB 3.0 connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might get damaged.
4 Media-card slot
Your computer has a media-card slot. Insert your flash media card into this slot to read the data on the card. For more information about the supported cards, see Using a flash media card on page 38.
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Rear view
1 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor.
Notes:
To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.
The fan louvers of your computer might get too hot when the computer is running heavy tasks. When you are using or carrying the computer, take care to avoid direct contact to the fan louvers.
Status indicators This topic helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on your computer.
Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following illustrations.
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1 Fn Lock indicator
The Fn Lock indicator shows the status of Fn Lock function. For more information, see Special keys on page 17.
2 Speaker-mute indicator
When the speaker-mute indicator is on, the speakers are muted.
3 Microphone-mute indicator
When the microphone-mute indicator is on, the microphone is muted.
4 Camera-in-use indicator
When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green.
5 6 System-status indicators
There are two ThinkPad logos on your computer, one on the palm rest and the other on the outer lid. The illuminated dot in each ThinkPad logo works as a system-status indicator and helps you identify the status of your computer.
Solid on: The computer is on (in normal use).
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Blinks fast: The computer is entering hibernation mode.
Blinks slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
Blinks for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
7 Wireless-status indicator
The wireless-status indicator is located on the outer lid of the computer and it helps you identify the wireless status of your computer.
Solid green: The wireless features of th