User Guide

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ThinkPad T460 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 v

• Appendix F “Notices” on page 163

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

Fourth Edition (June 2017)

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Contents

Important safety information . . . . . v
Read this first . . . . . v
Important information about using your computer . v
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 . ix
General battery notice . ix
Notice for removable rechargeable battery . x
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery . xi
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
Plastic bag notice . xiv
Glass parts notice . xiv
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . 1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. 1
Front view. 1
Right-side view. 2
Left-side view. 5
Bottom view. 6
Status indicators . 8
Locating important product information . 9
Machine type and model information . 9
FCC ID and IC Certification information . 9
Labels for the Windows operating systems. 10
Features . 11
Specifications . 12
Operating environment . 13
Lenovo programs . 13
Accessing Lenovo programs . 13
An introduction to Lenovo programs . 14
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 17
Registering your computer . 17
Frequently asked questions . 17
Getting help about the Windows operating system. 18
Using the multi-touch screen . 19
Special keys . 20

ThinkPad pointing device ..... 22
TrackPoint pointing device ..... 23
Trackpad ..... 24
Trackpad touch gestures ..... 25
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device ..... 25
Replacing the cap of pointing stick ..... 26
Power management ..... 26
Using the ac power ..... 26
Checking the battery status ..... 27
Charging the batteries ..... 27
Maximizing the battery life ..... 28
Managing the battery power ..... 28
Power-saving modes ..... 28
Handling the battery ..... 29
Connecting to the network ..... 30
Ethernet connections ..... 30
Wireless connections ..... 31
Using an external display ..... 34
Connecting an external display ..... 34
Choosing a display mode ..... 35
Changing display settings ..... 35
Using audio features ..... 35
Using the camera ..... 36
Using a flash media card or a smart card ..... 36
Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer ..... 39
Finding ThinkPad options ..... 39
ThinkPad docking stations ..... 39
ThinkPad Basic Dock, ThinkPad Pro Dock, and ThinkPad Ultra Dock ..... 39
ThinkPad WiGig Dock ..... 48
Chapter 4. You and your computer ..... 53
Accessibility and comfort ..... 53
Ergonomic information ..... 53
Comfort ..... 54
Accessibility information ..... 54
Traveling with your computer ..... 57
Travel tips ..... 57
Travel accessories ..... 57
Chapter 5. Security ..... 59
Using passwords ..... 59
Typing passwords ..... 59
Power-on password ..... 59
Supervisor password ..... 60

Hard disk passwords ..... 61
Hard disk security ..... 63
Setting the security chip ..... 64
Using the fingerprint reader ..... 65
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive ..... 68
Using firewalls ..... 68
Protecting data against viruses ..... 68
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration ..... 71
Installing a new operating system ..... 71
Installing the Windows 7 operating system ..... 71
Installing the Windows 10 operating system ..... 72
Installing device drivers ..... 73
Using the ThinkPad Setup program ..... 73
Main menu ..... 74
Config menu ..... 74
Date and Time menu ..... 80
Security menu ..... 80
Startup menu ..... 86
Restart menu ..... 87
Updating the UEFI BIOS ..... 87
Using system management ..... 87
Setting management features ..... 88
Chapter 7. Preventing problems ..... 91
General tips for preventing problems ..... 91
Making sure device drivers are up-to-date ..... 92
Taking care of your computer ..... 93
Cleaning the cover of your computer ..... 94
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting computer problems ..... 97
Diagnosing problems ..... 97
Troubleshooting ..... 97
Computer stops responding ..... 97
Spills on the keyboard ..... 98
Error messages ..... 98
Beep errors ..... 100
Memory module problems ..... 100
Networking problems ..... 100
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices ..... 102
Problems with the display and multimedia devices ..... 103
Fingerprint reader problems ..... 108
Battery and power problems ..... 108
Problems with drives and other storage devices ..... 111
A software problem ..... 111
Problems with ports and connectors ..... 112

Chapter 9. Recovery overview ..... 113
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system. ..... 113
Creating and using recovery media ..... 113
Performing backup and recovery operations ..... 114
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ..... 115
Creating and using a rescue medium ..... 116
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers ..... 117
Solving recovery problems ..... 117
Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system. ..... 118
Resetting your computer ..... 118
Using