Chapter 2. Using your computer
This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components.
• “Registering your computer” on page 19
• “Frequently asked questions” on page 19
• “Using the multi-touch screen” on page 21
• “Special keys” on page 24
• “Using the ThinkPad pointing device” on page 25
• “Power management” on page 27
• “Connecting to the network” on page 31
• “Using the NFC connection” on page 35
• “Presentations and multimedia” on page 35
• “Using audio features” on page 39
• “Using the camera” on page 40
• “Using a ash media card” on page 40
Registering your computer
When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact
you in case of a recall or other severe problem. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and
services to registered users.
When you register your computer with Lenovo, you also will receive the following benets:
• Quicker service when you call Lenovo for help
• Automatic notication of free software and special promotional offers
To register your computer with Lenovo, do one of the following:
• Go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
• Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through a preinstalled registration
program:
– For Windows 7: The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program launches automatically after you
have used your computer for a time. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
– For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Support program. Then click Registration and follow the instructions
on the screen to register your computer.
Frequently asked questions
This topic provides a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your ThinkPad notebook computers.
To ensure that you receive the best performance from your computer, browse the following Web page to nd
information such as aids for troubleshooting and answers to frequently asked questions:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/faq
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