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Safety, warranty, and setup guide, Unpack, Initial setup
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkPad E550, E555, and E550c
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Lenovo
®
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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
Unpack
ThinkPad
®
computer
Battery pack
Power cord
ac power
adapter
Documentation
Initial setup
1.
Install the battery pack.
This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and
manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support
unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or
a battery designed for another system is installed, the system will not charge.
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized
batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
2.
Connect to power. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely
plugged into receptacles.
3.
Press the power button
to turn on the computer. Then follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the initial setup.
Controls and indicators
Attention: Do not force the display open beyond 135 degrees from the relative position of
the keyboard. Forcing the display beyond this point can cause damage.
Camera
Microphones
Multi-touch screen*
Power button
Additional shortcut keys
Numeric keypad
System-status indicator
Fingerprint reader*
ThinkPad trackpad
Fn key with the Fn Lock indicator
TrackPoint
®
pointing stick
Function keys
Speakers
* On some models.
Read the following descriptions to help you use the function keys.
: Volume controls
: Microphone mute
: Change display brightness
: Change display settings
: Manage wireless connections
: Open the
Settings charm (Windows
®
8.1) or open Control Panel (Windows 7)
: View the programs that you have opened
: View all the programs (Windows 8.1) or open
Computer (Windows 7)
: Launch the calculator
: Lock the operating system
: Open the default browser
: Open
Computer
Using the trackpad
The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger movement and touch. By default, you can
use either the TrackPoint pointing stick or the trackpad to move the pointer. However, the
click zones are located differently depending on whether the last pointer movement was
done from the TrackPoint pointing stick or the trackpad.
Using the TrackPoint pointing stick for
pointing
Using the trackpad for pointing
Left-click zone (primary-click zone)
Right-click zone (secondary-click zone)
Left-click zone
Right-click zone
You also can interact with your computer by using the following simple gestures on the
trackpad.
Note: Depending on the app you use, some gestures might not be available.
Click
Right-click
Scroll
Zoom in
Zoom out
Rotate
For more information about using your trackpad and configuring additional gestures, refer to
the User Guide for your computer.
A word about recovery solutions
Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed
files and applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive.
You also can create recovery media as backups or replacement for the recovery partition.
For details, see “Recovery information” in the electronic User Guide.
Accessing your User Guide
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your User
Guide, do the following:
Microsoft
®
Windows
8.1 operating system:
1. Go to the Start screen.
2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen.
If you
are using a touch screen, swipe up to go to the Apps screen.
3. Click or tap
Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
4. Click or tap
Lenovo User Guide.
Windows 7:
1. From the Windows desktop, click
Start and then click Help and Support. The Windows
Help and Support window opens.
2. Click
Lenovo User Guide.
Downloading publications
Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from the Lenovo Support
Web site. To download the publications for your computer, go to:
Downloading drivers
The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo Support Web site. To
download the latest drivers for your computer, go t
Read this documentation
before using your computer
This documentation provides critical safety
and regulatory information for Lenovo
computers.
Safety information
Plastic bag notice
DANGER
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep
plastic bags away from babies and
children to avoid danger of
suffocation.
Rechargeable battery notice
DANGER
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery pack. Attempting to
do so can cause an explosion, or liquid
leakage from the battery pack. A
battery pack other than the one
specified by Lenovo, or a
disassembled or modified battery pack
is not covered by the warranty.
If the rechargeable battery pack is
incorrectly replaced, there is danger of
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an explosion. The battery pack
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.
•
Do not expose it to water or rain.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble it.
•
Do not short-circuit it.
•
Keep it away from children.
•
Do not drop the battery pack.
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.
Store the battery pack at room
temperature, charged to approximately
30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend
that the battery pack be charged about
once per year to prevent over
discharge
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.
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
Laser compliance statement
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as
CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic
devices, or transmitters) are installed,
note the following:
Do not remove the covers. Removing
the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser
radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an
embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following:
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare
into the beam, do not view directly with
optical instruments, and avoid direct
exposure to the beam.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable
and cord notice
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with
accessories sold with this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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 computer’s
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) or 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.
Regulatory information
Computer models equipped with wireless
communications comply with the radio
frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been
approved for wireless use.
Ensure that you read the Regulatory
Notice for your country or region before
using the wireless devices contained in
your computer. To obtain a PDF version of
the Regulatory Notice, see “Downloading
publications”in this document.
Brazil regulatory notice
Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibeis por
longos periodos pode provocar danos ao
sistema auditivo.
Mexico regulatory notice
Advertencia: En Mexico la operación de
este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes
dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este
equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia
perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo
debe aceptar cualquier interferencia,
incluyendo la que pueda causar su
operación no deseada.
Service, support, and
warranty information
The following information describes the
technical support that is available for your
product during the warranty period and
throughout the life of your product. Online
technical support is available during the
lifetime of a product at
If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to
the following terms and conditions for
detailed information:
•
For Lenovo Warranty Service
Upgrades or Extensions, go to:
•
For Lenovo Accidental Damage
Protection Services, go to:
Warranty Information
Lenovo provides a warranty period for
your computer. To check the warranty
status of your computer, go to
and then follow the instructions on the
Lenovo E555 Bios Update
screen.
Your computer is covered by the terms of
the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW),
version L505-0010-02 08/2011. The LLW
is displayed on your computer during the
initial setup. After the initial setup has been
completed, you can view the warranty
information from your computer by doing
the following:
Windows 8.1:
1. Go to the Start screen.
2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left
corner of the screen to go to the Apps
screen. If you are using a touch screen,
swipe up to go to the Apps screen.
3. Click or tap
Warranty Information.
Windows 7:
From the Windows desktop, click
Start →
All Programs → Lenovo Device
Experience → Lenovo Warranty.
If you cannot view the LLW either from
your computer or from the Web site
,
contact your local Lenovo office or reseller
to obtain a printed version.
Customer Replaceable Units
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are
parts that can be upgraded or replaced by
the customer. To view the instructions on
replacing the CRUs, see the respective
section in the User Guide. The following
table lists the CRUs for your computer.
The CRUs for your computer are listed as
the following:
Self-service CRUs
•
ac power adapter and power cord
•
Battery pack
•
Hard disk drive or solid-state drive
•
Large bottom cover
•
Lenovo OneLink connector cover
•
Memory module
•
Optical drive
•
Small bottom cover
•
TrackPoint cap
Optional-service CRUs
•
Coin-cell battery
•
Keyboard
•
Wireless LAN card
Worldwide telephone
technical support
This section lists Lenovo Support
telephone numbers. If you cannot find the
support telephone number for your country
or region, contact your Lenovo reseller or
Lenovo marketing representative.
Before contacting a Lenovo technical
support representative, have the following
information available: model and serial
number, the exact wording of any error
message, and a description of the
problem.
Important: Telephone numbers are
subject to change without notice. The
most up-to-date telephone list for the
Customer Support Center is always
available at:
PN: SP40A27092
Printed in China
- Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your User Guide, do the following:
- Safety information
- Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
- Regulatory information
- Service, support, and warranty information
- Windows 7:
- Electronic emission notices
- Recycling and environmental information