Lenovo ThinkPad T420s User manual

Lenovo®recommends Windows®7 Professional. THINKPAD
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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 benet from increased productivity
at the ofce. 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 conguration.
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 conguration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad®T420s offers high performance in an ultimate
thin and light design. Built for the most demanding business
professionals, the ThinkPad T420s offers the latest advanced video
conferencing innovations like keyboard noise suppression technology
that eliminates the sounds of key clicks to enable typing during PC
based phone calls. T420s gives users the option to increase mobility
by offering a bay battery that delivers up to 10hrs battery life. T420s
shares common docking with other ThinkPad enterprise notebooks
and is designed to pass 8 rigorous military specification tests.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE IN AN INCREDIBLY MOBILE PACKAGE
TOP REASONS TO OWN
• NewadvancedThinkPadVideoCallingInnovations
• Upto10hrsbatterylifewithbaybattery
• Dolby®HomeTheater™AudiowithVirtualizationSurroundSoundTechnology
• MilSpectestedforprovensuperiordurability
T420s also offers industry leading performance technologies like
the latest 2nd generation Intel®Core™i7 processors, 2x performance
increase in Intel®HD Graphics and optional upgrade up to NVIDIA®NVS
Graphics with Optimus™Technology which saves up to 33% battery
life over previous generation discrete offerings. Other performance
features include Lenovo RapidDrive technology giving you lightning
fast boot-up and shutdown speeds and Lenovo Turbo Boost+ giving
even longer boost times.
The T420s is the first business class notebook to offer advanced audio
including Dolby®Home Theater™v4 including dialog enhancement
technology for clearer sound in movies, music and video calls and also
surround sound virtualization giving you a multi-channel experience
over normal stereo speakers or headphones.

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EXCEPTIONAL GRAPHICS AND HD TECHNOLOGY
The ThinkPad T420s notebooks are equipped with features optimized
for best visual detail:
• 720p camera provides higher resolution with smoother video capture
• 14" HD+ vibrant display in a new 16:9 aspect ratio
• Intel®HD graphics for 2x faster and better graphics performance
over previous generation
• HD audio optimization delivers extreme low-power media playback
with 30% longer battery life
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
The ThinkPad T420s offers a powerful combination of features for
performance including:
• Up to Intel®Core™i7 processors delivering adaptable speed and
responsiveness
• Faster boot-up and shutdown with Lenovo Enhanced Experience
2.0 for Windows®7
• Lenovo Turbo Boost+ optimizes Intel®Turbo Boost times
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, which transfer data up to 10x faster
than USB 2.0
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diskdrive,shouldithappentofail,thus
helpingyouprotectyourvaluabledata.
THINKPLUS PROTECTIONTHINKPLUS®SUPPORT
Lenovo’saward-winningWarrantyServiceandSupportoptimize
productivityandend-usersatisfactionbyhelpingyouconcentrate
moreonyourbusinessobjectives.
• ThinkPlusPriorityOn-site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On-site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-year)
HelpsaccuratelybudgetforPCexpense,protectsyourinvestmentand
lowerstheoverallTCOwithaxed-term,xed-costservicesolution.
*Not available in all regions.
BEST-IN-CLASS FEATURES
The ThinkPad T420s is designed with features much-admired by the
users for comfort and safety:
• Integrated fingerprint reader with single swipe for both power on
and authentication
• Keyboard design considered best-in-the-industry
• Multiple layers of security in hardware, software and BIOS
• Over 10hrs battery life with 6-cell and bay battery
ENHANCED VIDEO CONFERENCING SUPPORT
The ThinkPad T420s provides the best experience with:
• Keyboard noise suppression technology
• Dolby®Home Theater™software detects dialog vs background
noise to enhance conversation
• Easily switch between conference call and private chat microphone
modes

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DESCRIPTION T420s
Processors Intel®Core™i3-2310M(2.10GHz,1333MHzFSB,3MBL3cache)*
Intel®Core™i5-2520M(2.50GHz,1333MHzFSB,3MBL3cache)
Intel®Core™i5-2540M(2.60GHz,1333MHzFSB,3MBL3cache)
Intel®Core™i7-2620M(2.70GHz,1333MHzFSB,4MBL3cache)
PreloadedOS(OperatingSystem) GenuineWindows®7HomePremium
GenuineWindows®7Professional
Chipset Intel®QM67
Display 14.0"HD+(1600x900)(230nits)
Memory Upto8GBDDR3–1333MHz(2DIMMslots)
Weight 3.94lbwithopticaldrive
FormFactor
(WxDxH)
13.5"x9.1"x0.83"–1.02"
343x230.1x21.2–26(mm)
Ports DisplayPort,VGA
1USB2.0
1USBAlways-on
1USB3.0
Slots 34mmExpressCardand4-in-1SDcard
OpticalDrive DVDROMreadonly1Multiburner/DVDCDMultiRec
Multimedia DualDigitalMic
720plowlight-sensitivecamera
3.5mmHeadphone/Microphonecombojack
Graphics Intel®IntegratedHDgraphics DiscreteNVIDIA®NVS4200M(1GBVRAM)withOptimus™technology
InternalPCIeSlots 1fulland1half,SmartCardreaderonselectmodels
WiMAX/WiFi Intel®Centrino®Advanced-N+WiMAX62502x2agn
WLAN Intel®Centrino®Ultimate-N63003x3agn
Intel®Centrino®Advanced-N62052x2agn
Intel®Centrino®Wireless-N10001x2bgn
ThinkPadbgn1(RealTek)1x1bgn
LAN Intel®82579LMGigabitDigitalOfce
WWANModules Gobi™3000SierraWirelessEV-DO/HSPAWWANMinicard
EricssonHSPA+WWANMinicard(F5521gw)
HDD 160GB(7200rpm)1
250GB(5400rpm/7200rpmOPAL1)
320GB(5400rpm/7200rpm)
SSD 128GBSolidStateDrive,SerialATA Intel®80GBMicroSolidStateDrive,SerialATA
Intel®160GBSolidStateDrive,SerialATA
PowerAdapters Integratedgraphics65W,90W Discretegraphics90W
BatteryLife Upto10hrsofbatterylifewith6-cellandbaybattery
Warranty (1year,2year,3yeardepotandon-siteavailable),1yearbattery
Price $1399
The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Notebook Specifications
*Transaction CPU Offering for SMB.
1Not available in all regions.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Software
Notebook Options
ThinkPadMiniDockSeries3(4337)
ThinkPadMiniDockPlusSeries3(4338)
ThinkPadPortReplicatorSeries3(4336-10W)
ThinkPadMiniDockSeries3(4337-10U)
ThinkPadMiniDockPlusSeries3(4338-10U)
KensingtonSecurityCableLockby
Lenovo(73P2582)
KensingtonTwinHeadCableLock
fromLenovo(45K1620)
ThinkPadIn-ear
Headphones(57Y4488)
Lenovo90WUltra-slim
AC/DCComboAdapter
(41R4493)
LenovoPowerHub
(57Y4600)
ThinkPadBusinessToploadCase(43R2476)
ThinkPadBusinessBackpack(43R2482)
WengerBackpackforLenovo(57Y4271)
WengerDeluxeSlimCaseforLenovo(57Y4272)
ThinkPadBattery66+(0A36287)
ThinkPadBattery423-cellbaybattery
(57Y4536)
1GBPC3-10600:55Y3709
2GBPC3-10600:55Y3710
4GBPC3-10600:55Y3711
ThinkPadBluetooth®
LaserMouse
(41U5008)
READY TO INSTALLSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
• ThinkVantage®RescueandRecovery®4.3
• ThinkVantagePasswordManager4.0
• ThinkVantageAccessConnections™
• ThinkVantageSimpleTap2.0
• Microsoft®OfceStarter2010
• Norton®Internet®Security(30-daytrial)
• Skype™Application4.2
• GenuineWindows®XPProfessional32-bit
• GenuineWindowsVista®Business32-bit
• GenuineWindowsVista®HomeBasic32-bit
• GenuineWindows®7HomeBasic32-bit
• GenuineWindows®7HomePremium32-bit
• GenuineWindows®7HomePremium64-bit
• GenuineWindows®7Professional64-bit
• GenuineWindows®7Ultimate32-bit(SpecialBid)1
• GenuineWindows®7Ultimate64-bit(SpecialBid)1
PRE-LOADED APPLICATIONS
• ThinkVantageProductRecovery9.0
• ThinkVantageToolboxv1.4
• ThinkVantageToolsv2.0
• ThinkVantageUtilities1.0
• ThinkVantageSystemUpdate4.0
• Microsoft®LiveEssentials
• CorelDVDMovieFactory
• CorelBurnNow
• Intervideo®WinDVD®
1Not available in all regions.