Lenovo™ ThinkPad®

ThinkPad T460 User Guide

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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 F “Notices” on page 165

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

First Edition (January 2016)

© Copyright Lenovo 2016.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents

Read this first .
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Important safety information .
vi
Conditions that require immediate action .
vii
Service and upgrades .
vii
Power cords and power adapters .
viii
Extension cords and related devices .
ix
Plugs and outlets .
ix
Power supply statement .
ix
External devices .
x
General battery notice .
x
Notice for removable rechargeable battery .
x
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery .
xi
Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery .
xi
Heat and product ventilation .
xi
Electrical current safety information .
xii
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice .
xiii
Using headphones or earphones .
xiii
Additional safety information .
xiii
Chapter 1. Product overview ..... 1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. ..... 1
Front view. ..... 1
Right-side view. ..... 2
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. ..... 18
Using the multi-touch screen ..... 19
Special keys ..... 21
ThinkPad pointing device ..... 23
TrackPoint pointing device ..... 23

Trackpad ..... 24
Trackpad touch gestures ..... 25
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device ..... 26
Replacing the cap of pointing stick ..... 26
Power management ..... 27
Using the ac power ..... 27
Checking the battery status ..... 28
Charging the batteries ..... 28
Maximizing the battery life ..... 28
Managing the battery power ..... 29
Power-saving modes ..... 29
Handling the battery ..... 30
Connecting to the network ..... 31
Ethernet connections ..... 31
Wireless connections ..... 31
Using an external display ..... 35
Connecting an external display ..... 35
Choosing a display mode ..... 35
Changing display settings ..... 36
Using audio features ..... 36
Using the camera ..... 37
Using a flash media card or a smart card ..... 37
Chapter 3. Enhancing your computer ..... 41
Finding ThinkPad options ..... 41
ThinkPad docking stations ..... 41
ThinkPad Basic Dock, ThinkPad Pro Dock, and ThinkPad Ultra Dock ..... 41
ThinkPad WiGig Dock ..... 50
Chapter 4. You and your computer ..... 55
Accessibility and comfort ..... 55
Ergonomic information ..... 55
Comfort ..... 56
Accessibility information ..... 56
Traveling with your computer ..... 59
Travel tips ..... 59
Travel accessories ..... 59
Chapter 5. Security ..... 61
Using passwords ..... 61
Typing passwords ..... 61
Power-on password ..... 61
Supervisor password ..... 62
Hard disk passwords ..... 63
Hard disk security ..... 65

Setting the security chip . .

Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system. 115
Creating and using recovery media. 115
Performing backup and recovery operations 116
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 117
Creating and using a rescue medium 118
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers 119
Solving recovery problems 119
Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system. 120
Resetting your computer 120
Using advanced startup options 120
Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start 120
Creating and using a recovery USB drive 121
Chapter 10. Replacing devices .. 123
Static electricity prevention. 123
Disabling the built-in battery 123
Replacing the removable battery 124
Installing or replacing the micro SIM card 125
Replacing the base cover assembly 126
Replacing the internal storage drive 128
Replacing a memory module 130
Replacing an M.2 wireless WAN card. 131
Replacing the keyboard 134
Replacing the coin-cell battery 141
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. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system .. 147
Appendix B. Regulatory Information .. 151
Wireless related information 151
Wireless-radio compliance information 152
Locations of the UltraConnect™ wireless antennas 152
Locating wireless regulatory notices 153
Certification related information 153
Export classification notice 153
Electronic emission notices 153

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ..... 153
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement ..... 154
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ..... 154
German Class B compliance statement ..... 155
Korea Class B compliance statement ..... 155
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement ..... 155
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with