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Provides crucial safety advice for using the computer.
Outlines critical situations requiring immediate attention for safety.
General precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.
Identifies computer hardware features and their locations.
Information on finding machine type, model, FCC ID, and COA labels.
Lists the key features of the computer.
Details the physical specifications of the computer.
Information on the computer's operating environment and conditions.
Information about preinstalled Lenovo software and how to access them.
Instructions on registering the computer with Lenovo for support.
Tips for optimizing computer use and finding answers to common questions.
Explains the function of special keys for easier computer operation.
Instructions on using the TrackPoint pointing stick and touch pad.
Information on managing battery power and optimizing usage.
Details on connecting to Ethernet and wireless networks.
How to connect to projectors and external monitors.
How to adjust display settings like font size and resolution.
Instructions for connecting and configuring an external monitor.
Guide on connecting and using a projector for presentations.
How to extend the desktop to multiple displays.
Information about the computer's audio capabilities and jacks.
Instructions on using the computer's built-in camera.
Information on the computer's optical drive capabilities.
How to insert and remove flash media cards.
Guidance on posture, seating, and workplace setup for comfort.
Guidelines for achieving greater comfort and performance.
Tips and advice for using the computer while traveling.
How to attach a security cable lock to protect the computer.
Information on setting and using passwords for computer access.
How to protect data stored on the hard disk drive.
Instructions on enrolling and using the fingerprint reader.
Guidance on securely deleting data before disposal.
How to detect and eliminate viruses using antivirus software.
Information on recovery solutions for Windows 7.
Information on recovery solutions for Windows 8.
Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the computer battery.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the keyboard.
Instructions for replacing the hard disk or solid-state drive.
Guide on how to replace or add a memory module.
Guidance on installing a new OS, supplement files, and drivers.
Information on downloading and installing device drivers.
How to start and navigate the ThinkPad Setup program.
Advice on maintenance and best practices to avoid issues.
How to download and install the latest device drivers.
Tips on handling, cleaning, and maintaining the computer.
Using Lenovo Solution Center for troubleshooting.
Steps to take when the computer becomes unresponsive.
Common error messages and their solutions.
Troubleshooting steps for issues without specific error messages.
Interpreting beep codes for hardware problems.
Common issues with Ethernet and wireless network connections.
Troubleshooting display and audio issues.
Information to prepare before seeking support.
Overview of support resources and services available from Lenovo.
Details on wireless interoperability and Bluetooth profiles.
Notices related to electronic emissions and FCC compliance.
Information on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations.
Details on the Energy Saver power plan settings.
Compliance with EU Directive on hazardous substances.
Provides crucial safety advice for using the computer.
Outlines critical situations requiring immediate attention for safety.
General precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.
Identifies computer hardware features and their locations.
Information on finding machine type, model, FCC ID, and COA labels.
Lists the key features of the computer.
Details the physical specifications of the computer.
Information on the computer's operating environment and conditions.
Information about preinstalled Lenovo software and how to access them.
Instructions on registering the computer with Lenovo for support.
Tips for optimizing computer use and finding answers to common questions.
Explains the function of special keys for easier computer operation.
Instructions on using the TrackPoint pointing stick and touch pad.
Information on managing battery power and optimizing usage.
Details on connecting to Ethernet and wireless networks.
How to connect to projectors and external monitors.
How to adjust display settings like font size and resolution.
Instructions for connecting and configuring an external monitor.
Guide on connecting and using a projector for presentations.
How to extend the desktop to multiple displays.
Information about the computer's audio capabilities and jacks.
Instructions on using the computer's built-in camera.
Information on the computer's optical drive capabilities.
How to insert and remove flash media cards.
Guidance on posture, seating, and workplace setup for comfort.
Guidelines for achieving greater comfort and performance.
Tips and advice for using the computer while traveling.
How to attach a security cable lock to protect the computer.
Information on setting and using passwords for computer access.
How to protect data stored on the hard disk drive.
Instructions on enrolling and using the fingerprint reader.
Guidance on securely deleting data before disposal.
How to detect and eliminate viruses using antivirus software.
Information on recovery solutions for Windows 7.
Information on recovery solutions for Windows 8.
Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the computer battery.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the keyboard.
Instructions for replacing the hard disk or solid-state drive.
Guide on how to replace or add a memory module.
Guidance on installing a new OS, supplement files, and drivers.
Information on downloading and installing device drivers.
How to start and navigate the ThinkPad Setup program.
Advice on maintenance and best practices to avoid issues.
How to download and install the latest device drivers.
Tips on handling, cleaning, and maintaining the computer.
Using Lenovo Solution Center for troubleshooting.
Steps to take when the computer becomes unresponsive.
Common error messages and their solutions.
Troubleshooting steps for issues without specific error messages.
Interpreting beep codes for hardware problems.
Common issues with Ethernet and wireless network connections.
Troubleshooting display and audio issues.
Information to prepare before seeking support.
Overview of support resources and services available from Lenovo.
Details on wireless interoperability and Bluetooth profiles.
Notices related to electronic emissions and FCC compliance.
Information on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations.
Details on the Energy Saver power plan settings.
Compliance with EU Directive on hazardous substances.
| Form factor | Clamshell |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product color | Black |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Bus type | DMI |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series |
| Processor socket | Socket 1224 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor front side bus | - MHz |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 22 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| Motherboard chipset | - |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Display surface | Gloss |
| Display diagonal | 14 \ |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x166 |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Intel segment tagging | Home Office, Small Business |
| Audio system | Dolby Advanced Audio v2 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8 |
| Processor ARK ID | 71458 |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B) mm |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Battery life (max) | 6 h |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Depth | 238.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 344 mm |
| Height | 24.9 mm |
| Weight | 2132 g |











