Lenovo THINKPAD L420 User manual

Lenovo®recommends Windows®7 Professional. THINKPAD
L420/L520 NOTEBOOK
Built for reliability and optimized performance, Lenovo introduces the
ThinkPad L420 and L520 now available at a low acquisition cost,
for ThinkPad corporate users. The ThinkPad L420 and L520 are
tested thoroughly to ensure complete functionality at high and low
temperatures, humidity, blowing dust, vibration, mechanical shock
and thermal shock. In addition to these Military specifications, Lenovo
pushes the limits with its own internal testing, producing excellent
long term value for the customer. The new metal hinge and latch-less
design work together seamlessly to provide consistent durability with
less breakable parts.
The ThinkPad L420 and L520 are green, mainstream ThinkPads
available today with materials made from post-consumer recycled
content, 100% recyclable packaging and improved power efficiency,
less CO2emissions, coupled with an easy power management tool to
keep operating costs down.
THE LENOVO®THINKPAD®L420 AND L520 NOTEBOOKS
EXTREMELY RELIABLE, BUSINESS-CLASS PERFORMANCE.
REAL VALUE. ENHANCED EXPERIENCE.
TOP REASONS TO OWN
• #1 ThinkPad Engineering for Reliability
• Best Enterprise-Class ThinkPad Price
• Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience
• Smart Security Solutions
• Eco-friendly, Green Computing
Running the new 2nd generation Intel®Core™ processors with
Hyper-Threading technology and TurboBoost+, the new ThinkPad
L series has up to 20% faster performance and 40% more battery life.
The L420 and L520 takes the multimedia and VOIP/Videoconferencing
experience one step further by going HD in camera, speakers, displays,
and audio.
Supported by Lenovo’s best-in-class ThinkVantage®Technology,
ThinkPad L420 and L520 allow you to select from a list of ready-to-
install tools for diagnosing the system, managing wireless networks
and managing power settings. These easy-to-access and simple-to-
use tools help to monitor system health. Invest in the L420 and the
L520 to discover the long-term benefits of owning an environment
friendly, highly reliable Notebook with all thefeatures you need.
LENOVO ENHANCED EXPERIENCE 2.0 FOR WINDOWS®7.
FASTER AND OPTIMIZED FOR BUSINESS.
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows®7 uses RapidBoot technology to start your
PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows®7 computer*. And with superior
web conferencing and robust security features, you’ll benefit from increased productivity
at the office. Find out more at www.lenovo.com/win7ee
*Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products of similar configuration.
Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up,
shutdown, resume and other Windows®7 performance measurements. Data from competitor and Lenovo PCs were averaged and
compared to calculate the claims used. Performance will vary by model and configuration.
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Lenovo®recommends Windows®7 Professional. THINKPAD
L420/L520 NOTEBOOK
EXCELLENT MULTIMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
The ThinkPad L420 and L520 make displaying business presentations
and attending online conferences a pleasant experience using:
• Intel®HD Graphics for twice the graphics capabilities and Intel®
Wireless Display for hassle free wireless video
• Digital array microphone with full-duplex phone support for Internet
phone calls
• New Conference Room and Private Chat microphone modes for
clearer communication
• Keyboard noise reduction and echo cancellation technology
FAST MAINSTREAM PRODUCTIVITY
The ThinkPad®L420 and L520 Notebooks are highly reliable and
come packed with the latest technology for better performance with:
• 20% faster performance with Intel®second-generation Core™
i3 and i5 processors
• 30% faster boot up and shut down with Lenovo®Enhanced
Experience 2.0 for Windows®7 and Lenovo Rapid Drive technology
• Up to 40% battery life improvement
• Up to 15% faster wireless WWAN connectivity1
• Common ThinkPad docking and batteries
THINKPLUS®SUPPORT
Lenovo’s award winning Warranty Service and Support optimizes
productivity and end-user satisfaction by helping you concentrate more on
your business objectives.
• ThinkPlus Priority Onsite Warranty*
Saves time, reduces costs and maximizes productivity, by providing
you with faster, 24x7, direct access to advanced-level skilled
technicians for hardware and software issues.
• ThinkPlus Warranty Onsite NBD Upgrades
Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient and fast
repair services at your place of business.
• Warranty Extensions (1 year to 3 years)
Helps accurately budget for PC expense, protects your investment and
lowers the overall TCO with a fixed-term, fixed-cost service solution.
COMPUTING WITH PEACE OF MIND
The ThinkPad L420 and L520 provide a secure working environment
for complete peace of mind by adding:
• Fingerprint Reader enhanced with features to easily access
the system and BIOS
• BIOS port locking and Computrace®to keep the Notebook
and your data safe
• Encrypting drives, Trusted Platform Module and Secure Manage
Client for extra layers of security to the Notebook
• New Optional Smart Card Reader to enable additional security
GREENER COMPUTING
The ThinkPad L420 and L520 are optimized to be most environment
friendly with greener performance:
• Less CO2emissions and improved energy consumption
• 20% reduction in packaging material and 100% recyclable
packaging
• Most ThinkPad post-consumer recycled content
• Energy Star®certified
• EPEAT®Gold qualified with 100% backlit-LED HD display
Lenovo’s Protection Services help you avoid unbudgeted repair costs,
secure your data, save money and achieve peace of mind.
• ThinkPad Protection (TPP)
Provides coverage for unexpected damage, unintentional drops and
minor spills, thereby helping you eliminate unplanned repair costs.
• Hard Disk Drive Retention
Allows you to retain the hard drive, should it happen to fail, thus
helping you protect your valuable data.
THINKPLUS PROTECTION
* Not available in all regions
1 Lenovo Instant Resume mode to continuously maintain wireless connectivity while the notebook is on standby
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Lenovo®recommends Windows®7 Professional. THINKPAD
L420/L520 NOTEBOOK
The Lenovo®ThinkPad®L420 and L520 Notebook Specifications
1 Not available in all regions.
2 Combination of any HDD or SSD with the 80GB mSATA gives you Lenovo Rapid Boot technology (80GB mSATA SSD is in addition to
other hard drives and fits in the WWAN slot, not available with WWAN).
DESCRIPTION L420 L520
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-2540M (2.60 GHz) (up to 3.30 GHz with Turbo Boost)
Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.50 GHz) (up to 3.20 GHz with Turbo Boost)
Intel® Core™ i5-2410M (2.3 GHz)
Intel® Core™ i3-2310M (2.1 GHz)
Preloaded OS (Operating System) Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
Chipset Intel® HM65
Display HD anti-glare 16:9 LED
14.0" HD (1366 x 768)
HD anti-glare 16:9 LED
15.6" HD (1366 x 768)
15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900)
Memory DDR3 1333MHz (up to 8GB)
Weight 5.1 lbs (2.3kg) with 6-cell battery 5.75 lbs (2.6kg) with 6-cell battery
Form Factor
(W x D x H)
13.54in x 9.17in x1.26in - 1.42in
(343.9mm x 232.9mm x 32.0mm-36.0mm)
14.96in x 9.72in x 1.26in - 1.42in
(379.9mm x 246.8mm x 32.0mm-36.0mm)
I/O (Input/Output)
Ports and Slots
4 USB 2.0 (1 Powered USB)
1 Always-On USB 2.0 with yellow marking
1 eSATA
54/34mm ExpressCard and Smart Card option
1 MultiMedia Card Reader
1 Display port with audio
Camera HD 720p
Optical Drive DVD ROM Read-Only1Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi Recording
Multimedia Mic mute, HD audio, FN+F6 function key and Combo headphone/microphone jack
Graphics GPU Intel® Integrated HD Graphics
Internal PCIe Slots 1 full and 2 half
Keyboard 6-row keyboard with Trackpoint and Multitouch Touchpad
WiMAX/Wifi Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 2x2 AGN
WLAN Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 2x2 AGN (performance) Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 10001 1x2 BGN (value)
ThinkPad GN (Realtek®) 1x1 GN (value)
LAN Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Digital Office 2010 Intel® 82577LC Gigabit Fundamental
WWAN Gobi™ 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard
HDD 160GB (7200rpm SATA)1
250GB/320GB (5400rpm SATA)
320GB/500GB (7200rpm SATA)
250GB (7200rpm SATA FDE)1
Battery Life 4 Cell (2.2 Ah) – 1 year Warranty
6 Cell (2.2 & 2.6 Ah) – 1 year Warranty
9 Cell (2.8 Ah) – 1 year Warranty
Mini Docking Generation 3 MiniDock
Warranty FPO
Price FPO
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Lenovo®recommends Windows®7 Professional. THINKPAD
L420/L520 NOTEBOOK
©2011 Lenovo. All rights reserved.
Availability: Offers, prices, specifications and availability may change without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic
or typographic errors. Warranty: For a copy of applicable warranties, write to: Warranty Information, 500 Park Offices Drive, RTP,
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Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Visit Lenovo.com/safecomputing periodically for the latest information on safe and effective computing.
The Lenovo®ThinkPad® L420 and L520 Software
Notebook Options
Lenovo 90W Ultraslim
AC/DC Combo Adapter
(41R4493)
ThinkPad Battery 55+ 6-cell (57Y4185)
ThinkPad Battery 55++ 8-cell (57Y4186)
ThinkPad Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
(41U5008)
ThinkPad In-Ear
Headphones (57Y4488)
READY TO INSTALL
• ThinkVantage® Toolbox v1.4
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools v2.0
• ThinkVantage Rescue & Recovery® 4.3
• ThinkVantage Product Recovery 9.0
• ThinkVantage Password Manager 4.0
• ThinkVantage Utilities Musashi 1.0
• ThinkVantage Access Connections™
• ThinkVantage System Update 4.0
• ThinkVantage SimpleTap
• Hardware Password Manager
• ImageUltra™ Builder
• System Migration Assistant 6.0
• Client Security Software 8.3
PRE-LOADED APPLICATIONS
• Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
• Microsoft® Live Essentials
• Norton® Internet Security (30-day trial)
• Skype™ Application 4.2
• Corel DVD Movie Factory
• Corel Burn Now
• Intervideo® WinDVD®
Lenovo Power Hub
(57Y4600)
1GB PC3-10600: 55Y3709
2GB PC3-10600: 55Y3710
4GB PC3-10600: 55Y3711
ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 (4336-10W)
ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (4337-10U)
ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (4338-10U)
Lenovo Mini Speakers
M220 (55Y2033)
ThinkPad Business Topload Backpack (43R2476)
ThinkPad Business (43R2482)
Kensington MicroSaver Cable Lock
from Lenovo (73P2582)
ThinkPad Business Topload Backpack (43R2476)
GemPlus 54mm ExpressCard Smart Card
Reader from Lenovo (41N3043)
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