Very slow new T510i, need advice.

Hi All, I have a new T510i, which I have been using for about a month.
Its a i5 M 430 @ 2.27GHz with 2.00 GB of installed RAM
I'm running Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit with Zone Alarm Anti virus.
My previous laptop was a Dell Latitude which was 5 years old. The motherboard developed a fault, hence the new Thinkpad.
I use the computer for Microsoft Outlook 2003 and for AutoCAD Architecture 2010.
The computer is unbelievably slow and I do not know why.
With just Outlook running, in the Task Manager it shows
114 processes
less than 15% CPU Usage
70% + Physical Memory
If I open AutoCAD then I'm up at 80-90% Physical Memory.
When opening two AutoCAD drawings I have seen acad.exe running at 900,000 K Memory (Private Working Set)
My old Dell ran Outlook 2003 and AutoCAD 2008 without too many problems.
What should I do? Will sticking another 2 GB of RAM solve all my problems
I have to live with this computer for 3+ years, so things are not looking good.
Side issue, the in built microphones next to the screen packed up less than a week after receiving the Thinkpad.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Lead_org,
Thanks for your help.
Thinkpad has
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, which I think is onboard?
The AutoCAD I generally do is 2D, not very complex. I'm a Structural Engineer!!
Just is case this is relevant, when accessing the office network, the computer takes quite a few moments thinking what folders and files are available on the server.
Changing the thinkpad to the W500 is not an option as the Lenovo reseller is unlikely to refund me the cost of this one
Kind regards

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