User Guide

ThinkPad

User Guide

ThinkPad T450s

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 161

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

© Copyright Lenovo 2015, 2016.

Contents

Read this first .
v
Important safety information .
vi
Conditions that require immediate action .
vii
Safety guidelines .
vii
Chapter 1. Product overview . 1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. 1
Front view. 1
Right-side view. 3
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. 19
Using the multi-touch screen . 19
Special keys . 23
Function keys and key combinations . 23
Windows key . 25
ThinkPad pointing device . 25
TrackPoint pointing device . 26
Trackpad . 26
Trackpad touch gestures . 27
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device . 29
Replacing the cap of pointing stick . 29
Power management . 29
Using the ac power . 29
Using the battery power . 30
Power-saving modes . 31
Managing the power plan . 32
Connecting to the network . 32
Ethernet connections . 32
Wireless connections . 32

Using an external display ..... 36
Connecting an external display ..... 36
Choosing a display mode ..... 37
Changing display settings ..... 37
Using audio features ..... 37
Using the camera ..... 38
Using a flash media card or a smart card ..... 39
Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer ..... 41
Finding ThinkPad options ..... 41
ThinkPad docking stations ..... 41
Locating controls and connectors on some ThinkPad docking stations ..... 41
Attaching a ThinkPad docking station ..... 47
Detaching a ThinkPad docking station ..... 48
Guidelines on connecting multiple external displays to a docking station ..... 48
Security features ..... 50
Chapter 4. You and your computer ..... 51
Accessibility and comfort ..... 51
Ergonomic information ..... 51
Comfort ..... 52
Accessibility information ..... 52
Traveling with your computer ..... 55
Travel tips ..... 55
Travel accessories ..... 55
Chapter 5. Security ..... 57
Using passwords ..... 57
Typing passwords ..... 57
Power-on password ..... 57
Supervisor password ..... 58
Hard disk passwords ..... 59
Hard disk security ..... 61
Setting the security chip ..... 62
Using the fingerprint reader ..... 63
Notice on deleting data from your storage devices ..... 66
Using firewalls ..... 67
Protecting data against viruses ..... 67
Chapter 6. Advanced configuration ..... 69
Installing a new operating system ..... 69
Installing the Windows 7 operating system ..... 69
Installing the Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system ..... 70

Installing device drivers . .

Recovery overview for the Windows 8.1 operating system. 116
Refreshing your computer 116
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings. 116
Using the advanced startup options 117
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start. 117
Creating and using recovery media. 117
Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system. 118
Resetting your computer 118
Using advanced startup options 119
Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start. 119
Creating and using a recovery USB drive 119
Chapter 10. Replacing devices .. 121
Static electricity prevention. 121
Disabling the built-in battery 121
Installing or replacing the micro SIM card 122
Replacing the removable battery 123
Replacing the base cover assembly 125
Replacing the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive 127
Replacing a memory module 129
Replacing the wireless WAN card 130
Replacing the keyboard 133
Replacing the coin-cell battery 139
Chapter 11. Getting support .. 143
Before you contact Lenovo. 143
Getting help and service 143
Using diagnostic programs 144
Lenovo Support Web site. 144
Calling Lenovo 144
Purchasing additional services 145
Appendix A. Regulatory Information .. 147
Wireless related information 147
Wireless-radio compliance information 148
Locating the UltraConnect™ wireless antennas 148
Locating wireless regulatory notices 149
Certification related information 149
Export classification notice. 149
Electronic emission notices. 149
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 149
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement. 150

European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . . 150
German Class B compliance statement . . . 150
Korea Class B compliance statement . . . 151
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 151
Japan notice for ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 audio notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .