The 15.6” ThinkPad T530 is durable, secure, portable, and packed with features to enhance productivity. From its ultra-long battery life to its advanced wireless technology, the T530 helps you take your business to the next level.
The new precision island keyboard with improved ergonomic design and optional backlight is the best ThinkPad keyboard yet.
Enhanced Graphics
Whether you choose integrated Intel® HD Graphics or discrete graphics featuring NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, you'll enjoy stunning visuals on the T530.
Fast Data Transfer
Move data between the T530 and other devices quickly with USB 3.0 — it's up to 10 times faster than previous USB technologies.
Up to 24 Hours Battery Life
Combine a 9-cell battery with a slice battery to enjoy up to 24 hours of productive work between charges.
3G, WiFi, Bluetooth®
Wherever you are you will be able to get connected with a complete suite of wireless technology.
Integrated 720p HD Webcam and Dual Digital Array Microphones
Crystal clear video and audio, face tracking and keystroke noise suppression technology will help you web conference or chat like you're really there.
15.6-inch HD, HD+, or FHD Display
HD , HD+, and FHD display options deliver bright, crisp visuals and a wide viewing range. Anti-glare technology makes the T530's screen comfortable to look at over the long haul.
Dolby® Speakers With Advanced Audio™ v2
Enjoy an immersive surround sound experience whether listening to a presentation or kicking back with a movie.
MIL-SPEC Tested
The T530 meets eight rugged military-spec tests against extreme environmental variables, including temperature, pressure, dust, humidity, and vibration testing. Premium durability standards and Active Protection System™ provide a rock-solid machine.
Lenovo ThinkVantage® Technologies
With easy to use, practical and secure software solutions including Password Manager, Rescue and Recovery, and Access Connections™, Lenovo has got you covered.
Up to 24 hours with 9-cell and bottom slice battery
Dimensions (W x D x H)
245.1 mm x 372.8 mm x 31.8 - 35.6 mm (9.65" x 14.68" x 1.25" - 1.40")
Weight
2.5kg
I/O (INPUT/OUTPUT) Ports
(1) MiniDisplayPort with audio
(1) VGA
(1) 3.5mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
(2) USB 3.0
(1) USB 2.0
(1) Always on USB 2.0
(1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
(1) Express Card 34mm
(1) Smart Card Reader5
Optical Drive
DVD ROM Read Only
Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi-Rec
500GB (7200rpm) HDD with Bay Adapter4
1TB (5400rpm) HDD with Bay Adapter4
Keyboard
Island-style six-row keyboard
Communication
ETHERNET (RJ45), Bluetooth 4.0
Audio
Dolby® Advanced Audio® 2.0
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics
NVIDIA® Optimus™ Graphics Technology
NVIDIA NVS™ 5400M, 1GB memory
Wireless LAN
Intel® Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
Intel® Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless (1x1 BGN)
Wireless WWAN (Optional)
Integrated Mobile Broadband (Ericsson H5321gw) with 21Mbps D/L
THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® T530 LAPTOP Enhanced Features for Better, Round-the-Clock Performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is a lightweight and feature-rich laptop built for mobile professionals. The laptop is best suited to
professionals completing tasks on the go, running between meetings, or travelling frequently. The 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors give the power to unlock high performance. The Intel® HD4000 and NVIDIA® Optimus™ graphics provide stunning visuals as well as longer battery life.
Work with great comfort, anywhere, anytime, without straining your eyes on the HD, HD+, or Full HD anti-glare screens. Get ahead and stay ahead of your competition with an extensive portfolio of features and options geared to increase productivity. The ThinkPad T530 is durable with reinforced carbon fiber cover and tested against military specifications. In addition, the laptop is reliable with the latest technology for data security along with the industry’s best service and support.
The ThinkPad T530 is a complete enterprise-ready laptop with powerful performance, mobility, and reliability that businesses need.
Best in Performance.
Faster processing, faster performance with up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors
Better Performance with Windows 7 Professional
Improved processor performance with increased processing speed using Turbo Boost+ technology
Stunning visual experience with up to 100% graphics performance improvement with Intel® HD4000 graphics
All-day battery life − up to 24 hours with external battery pack
Best in Connectivity.
High data transfer on USB 3.0 with a transmission speed up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
External media and data connectivity with VGA, mini DisplayPort with audio, USB, 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, and 34mm ExpressCard
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows 7.
Optimises data security with robust features like:
Self-encrypting drives that protect data on the hard disk drives in case of loss or theft
Hardware Password Manager for central security management of self-encrypting drives
Built-in Fingerprint Reader1 to switch on the laptop and log on in one swipe
BIOS Port Lock to disable all input and output ports remotely without any additional hardware
USB Blocker2 to identify and block different types of USB devices connected to the system
Provides superior web conferencing with:
Keystroke noise suppression, high-quality webcam, and superior dual digital array microphones
Best in Communication.
Polycom ready for video conferencing, voice conferencing, data and online communication
Noise cancelling dual-array microphones with automatic optimisation eliminates background noise
Talk and type keyboard noise reduction technology suppress key strokes when on Internet calls
Easy microphone, speaker, and camera mute buttons provide faster user controls
720p HD camera with face tracking allows you to multitask and stay in frame
Dolby® Advanced Audio™ 2.0 for greater surround sound and enjoyable audio quality
Best in Reliability.
Rugged design that passes eight MIL-SPEC tests and ThinkPad torture testing
Best enterprise-class security with enhanced Fingerprint Reader, Lenovo Hardware Password Manager for BIOS, and Intel® vPro™ support
Legendary ThinkPad reliability backed by a wide variety of onsite warranty upgrades and accidental damage protection
Software offerings
Supported TVT Tools
Preloaded Applications
Access Connections™
Lenovo Small Business Advantage
Password Manager 4.0
Power Manager
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Intel® Learning Series Software Suite
Microsoft® Office 2010
Microsoft® Windows Live Essentials 2011
Norton™ Internet Security 2012
Skype™
Service offerings
LENOVO SERVICE
Lenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your ThinkPad investment. Succeed with substance, and let Lenovo’s Service support you all the way.
Priority Technical Support*
Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, and escalation management services.
Warranty Upgrades - Onsite and Next Business Day
Maximises PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient, fast repair service at your place of business.
Warranty Extensions (1 to 5 Years Total Duration)
This fixed-term, fixed-cost service helps accurately budget for PC expenses, protect your valuable investment, and potentially lower the cost of ownership over time.
Accidental Damage Protection
Avoid the hassles of unexpected repair costs. Provides coverage for non-warranted damage incurred under normal operating conditions, such as minor spills, drops, or damage to the integrated screen.
Keep Your Drive
Retain your drive if it should happen to fail, giving you the peace of mind to know that your valuable data is secure.
Asset Tagging
Systems come equipped with a professional, flexible asset tag based on your exact specifications. PCs are easily identifiable and trackable right out of the box.
Footnotes
1. Fingerprint reader is as an optional feature available on most configurations.
2. Only available on select ThinkPad Classic machines.
3. 32GB mSATA SSD is in addition to other Hard Drives and fits in the WWAN Slot. As a result it is not available with WWAN.
4. Special Bid.
5. Select Models.
*
Not available in all regions.
**
Available on certified models with Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7 processors. Claim is calculated by taking the average of Lenovo EE3 laptops and desktops, and compares it with averaged data from 49 competitor products of similar configuration (Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 PCs only). Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in December 2011, using the independent VTS tool to measure start-up time and other performance measurements. Performance will vary by model and configuration.
Mini DP, VGA, 2 USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Always-on USB 2.0, Combo jack, 4-in-1 SD card reader, Express Card
Microphone
Dual noise-cancelling HD microphones
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio™ v2
SUPPORT.
With thousands of support reps in 18 locations worldwide and a deep bench of level 2 technical experts, we are
able to get you quick and knowledgeable help when you need it. We're consistently ranked as a top provider of customer support in surveys.
Battery: These systems do not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Warning: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
Trademarks: Lenovo, ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Viiv Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. www.intel.com/go/rating
General System Information:Review key information provided by Microsoft® that may apply to your system purchase, including details on Windows 8, Windows 7, and potential upgrades/downgrades.
General System Information (The Following Notices May Apply to Your System Purchase):
Before switching between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the operating system, you must back up all data and applications.
Regional Activation: Use of this product is restricted to a specific region. You may not be able to activate this product outside of such region.
Graphics Processor
For Windows 7
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
For Windows 8
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
Hardware
For Windows 7
Some Windows 7 features—such as Windows Touch and watching and recording live TV—may require advanced or additional hardware. Learn more.
For Windows 8
Some Windows 8 features—such as touch and snapping apps side by side —may require advanced hardware. Check http://www.windows.com/upgrade for details.
Windows 8 Disclaimer/Notices
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
Some system features—such as touch and snapping apps side by side — may require advanced hardware. Learn more.
Computers preinstalled with Windows 8 Single Language or Windows 8 Chinese Language Editions will not support the installation of additional language packs.
Windows 8 Systems With Downgrade Facilitation Rights (preinstalled Windows 7 downgrade)
Downgrade Facilitation: Systems that are preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional software and also come with a license and media for Windows 8 Pro software may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions requires you to uninstall one version and install the other version.
Downgrade Facilitation: To enable downgrade to Windows 7 on this system, the BIOS settings were changed to boot into legacy BIOS mode. If the BIOS setting is not changed to native UEFI mode boot prior to installing, Windows 8 Pro will install; however, the following Windows 8 Pro functionalities will not work as they rely on a native UEFI mode boot:
- Secure Boot - Seamless Boot experience - Network unlock for Bitlocker for systems with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) - eDrive support
Please refer to the system packaging or the support website (www.lenovo.com/support) for instructions on how to switch the BIOS mode. Reverting to UEFI mode will require a hard drive reformat and all data and personal settings will be lost. It is highly recommended that you back up your data before you modify any BIOS settings.
Licensing Appendix for Application and Microsoft® Office Products
MANDATORY ACTIVATION. To prevent its unlicensed use, you will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described during installation. You can activate the software by internet or telephone (internet and telephone service charges may apply). Some changes to your computer components or the software may require you to reactivate the software. The software will continue to remind you to activate until you have completed the process.
Distribution and Product Activation Restriction for Southeast Asia Emerging Markets The version of Microsoft® Office included on this computer is only available in and can only be activated in the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, India, Indian Ocean Islands, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Distribution and Product Activation Restriction for Central and Eastern Europe Emerging Markets The version of Microsoft® Office included on this computer is only available in and can only be activated in the following countries: Armenia, Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Activation Required: Certain Microsoft® software products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. In such case, you will not be able to use the product if you do not activate it with Microsoft. Activation may be completed by Internet or telephone (internet and telephone service charges may apply). Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software products or reconfigurations of the computer.
Buy Microsoft ® Office 2010 to use the full-featured Office software on this PC.
Home and Small Business End Users: This PC includes Microsoft Security Essentials which provides anti-malware protection for use by consumers for personal use, and on up to 10 PCs by small businesses. If that does not apply to you, you must uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and should install another anti-malware product. For more information, refer to the License terms for the product at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/eula.aspx.
Games Content: The Product may contain programs and/or content developed by third parties. Neither MS nor its suppliers guarantee that the programs and/or content are suitable for minors.
Windows® RT Products
Windows RT Product Disclaimer Notices
Windows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview, a special early edition of the next versions of Word 2013 RT, Excel 2013 RT, PowerPoint 2013 RT and OneNote 2013 RT may be installed on your device. Microsoft will provide a free update (internet required for update and service charges may apply) to the final version of Office Home & Student 2013 RT via Windows Update. Certain features, macros, add-ins, VBA support and other custom programs may not work on this device. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT. Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview and the final version are not for use in commercial, nonprofit, or revenue generating activities.
Windows RT (Japan only)
Office 2013 RT Preview, a special early edition of the next versions of Word 2013 RT, Excel 2013 RT, PowerPoint 2013 RT and OneNote 2013 RT may be installed on your device. Microsoft will provide a free update (internet required for update and service charges may apply) to the final version of Office 2013 RT via Windows Update. Certain features, macros, add-ins, VBA support and other custom programs may not work on this device. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT.
Applications: This device will run only applications from the Windows Store.
Windows RT Customer Systems with a DirectX 9 class Graphics Processor Unit (GPU): Graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX 10 for superior performance and graphics. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.
Hardware: Some Windows RT features, such as snapping apps side by side, may require advanced hardware. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.