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T480 User Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:

Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

• “Important safety information” on page v

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Second Edition (February 2018)

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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 .. viii
Power adapters .. ix
Extension cords and related devices .. ix
Plugs and outlets .. x
Power supply statement .. x
External devices .. xi
General battery notice .. xi
Notice for removable rechargeable battery .. xi
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery .. xii
Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery .. xii
Heat and product ventilation .. xiii
Electrical current safety information .. xiv
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice .. xiv
Using headphones or earphones .. xv
Choking hazard notice .. xv
Plastic bag notice .. xv
Glass parts notice .. xv
Chapter 1. Product overview ..... 1
Computer controls, connectors, and indicators .. 1
Front view .. 1
Left-side view .. 3
Right-side view .. 4
Bottom view .. 6
Status indicators .. 7
Important product information .. 9
Machine type and model information .. 9
FCC ID and IC Certification number .. 10
Labels for the Windows operating systems .. 11
Computer features .. 12
Computer specifications .. 13
Operating environment .. 13
Lenovo programs .. 14
Accessing Lenovo programs .. 14
An introduction to Lenovo programs .. 14
Chapter 2. Using your computer .. 17
Registering your computer .. 17
Frequently asked questions .. 17
Using the multi-touch screen .. 18
Using the special keys .. 20
Using the ThinkPad pointing device .. 22
ThinkPad pointing device overview .. 22

Using the TrackPoint pointing device. ..... 23
Using the trackpad. ..... 24
Using the trackpad touch gestures ..... 25
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device ..... 25
Replacing the cap on the pointing stick. ..... 26
Power management ..... 26
Using the ac power adapter ..... 26
Using the battery ..... 27
Managing the battery power ..... 28
Power-saving modes ..... 28
Cabled Ethernet connections ..... 29
Wireless connections ..... 29
Using the wireless-LAN connection ..... 29
Using the wireless-WAN connection ..... 30
Using the Bluetooth connection ..... 30
Using the NFC devices ..... 31
Using the Airplane mode ..... 32
Using audio features ..... 32
Using the cameras. ..... 33
Using a media card or a smart card ..... 34
Using an external display ..... 36
Traveling with your computer ..... 37

Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer..... 39
Finding ThinkPad options ..... 39
ThinkPad Basic Docking Station, ThinkPad Pro Docking Station, and ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station ..... 39
Locating controls, connectors, and indicators ..... 39
Attaching your computer to a docking station ..... 41
Detaching your computer from a docking station ..... 43
Guidelines on connecting multiple external displays ..... 44

Chapter 4. Accessibility, ergonomic, and maintenance information ..... 47
Accessibility information ..... 47
Ergonomic information ..... 49
Cleaning and maintenance ..... 50

Chapter 5. Security ..... 53
Using passwords ..... 53
Passwords introduction ..... 53
Setting, changing, or removing a password ..... 54

Hard disk security . . .

Chapter 8. Recovery information . . . 97
Resetting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using advanced startup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .