User Guide
ThinkPad T440s
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice
“Important safety information” on page Appendix E “Notices” on page
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
Contents
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Read this first
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
computer problems
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information Appendix E. Notices
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Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates
Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter
Read this first
Prevent your computer from getting wet
Handle your computer gently
Important safety information
Protect your computer and data when moving it
Carry your computer carefully
Service and upgrades
Safety guidelines
Conditions that require immediate action
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Power cords and power adapters
DANGER
Plugs and outlets
Power supply statement
Extension cords and related devices
DANGER
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
General battery notice
Rechargeable battery notice
Keep the battery pack away from fire
Keep it away from children Do not drop the battery pack
Notice for lithium RTC battery
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery
DANGER Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Do not
Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Electrical current safety information
Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35C 95F
Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation
3. Attach signal cables to connectors
Using headphones or earphones
Liquid crystal display LCD notice
4. Attach power cords to outlets 5. Turn devices ON
Notice for users in the U.S.A
Additional safety information
DANGER
Front view
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
Chapter 1. Product overview
Camera on some models
Fingerprint reader on some models
Power button
Microphones
ThinkPad pointing device 5 TrackPoint pointing stick
Right-side view
Audio connector
USB 3.0 connector
SIM card tray on some models
Security-lock slot
Ethernet connector
Video Graphics Array VGA connector
Connect the computer to a LAN with the Ethernet connector
Always On USB connector
Power connector
Mini DisplayPort connector
Left-side view
Bottom view
External battery pack
Docking station connector on some models
Smart card slot on some models
Speakers
Emergency reset hole
Keyboard drainage holes
Speaker mute indicator
Status indicators
Fn Lock indicator
Microphone mute indicator
Machine type and model information
Locating important product information
FCC ID and IC Certification information
Certificate of Authenticity information
Microprocessor
Features
Genuine Microsoft label
Memory
Storage device
GPS and wireless features
Security feature
Display
Battery status
Specifications
Power source ac power adapter
Operating environment
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
Lenovo program overview
Access Connections
Client Security Solution
Active Protection System
Lenovo Solution Center
Lenovo Mobile Access
Lenovo Settings
Password Manager
System Update
Rescue and Recovery
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Registering your computer
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Can I get my user guide in another language?
How do I get connected in different locations?
How do I use battery power more effectively when I am on the go?
How do I give presentations or attach an external monitor?
Drag
Using the multi-touch screen
Press and hold
Swipe or slide
Mouse actions
Tasks
Touch gestures touch models only
To view the recently used applications
Touch gestures touch models only
Tasks
Mouse actions
Special keys
Function keys and key combinations
Using the ThinkPad pointing device
Windows key
Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
Using the TrackPoint pointing stick
Using the multi-touch trackpad
2. Click Hardware and Sound Mouse ThinkPad
Checking the battery status
Power management
Replacing the cap
2. Click the Global Power Settings tab
Using the ac power adapter
Enabling the battery alarm on the Windows 7 operating system
Connecting the ac power adapter
Power-saving modes
Maximizing the battery life
Managing the battery power
Screen blank mode for Windows 7 only
2. Click Administrative Tools
Handling the battery
Hibernation mode
Wireless off
Do not short-circuit it Store it in a cool dry place
Connecting to the network
Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain
Keep it away from children
Ethernet connections
Wireless connections
Using the wireless LAN connection
For Windows
Access Connections gauge status
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
Checking the wireless LAN connection status
Access Connections icon status
Checking the wireless WAN connection status
Using the wireless WAN connection
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
Access Connections gauge status
Using the NFC connection
Changing display settings
Using the Bluetooth connection
3. Select Send To Bluetooth Devices
Connecting an external monitor
Connecting a projector or an external monitor
Using an external monitor
Setting the external monitor type
12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box
Using a DVI monitor
Considerations for connecting an external monitor
3. Select Multiple Displays
Using the mini DisplayPort connector
Setting up a presentation
Using dual displays
Considerations for connecting a DVI monitor
Using audio features
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
Configuring camera settings
Using the camera
Using a flash media card
Inserting a flash media card
2. Click Hardware and Sound
Removing a flash media card
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Chapter 3. You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Ergonomic information
What if you are traveling?
Accessibility information
Comfort
Questions about vision?
Assistive technologies
Traveling with your computer
Travel tips
Screen-reader technologies
Travel accessories
Power-on password
Using passwords
Typing passwords
Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password
Supervisor password
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Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Hard disk passwords
User hard disk password
Changing or removing a hard disk password
Master hard disk password
Setting a hard disk password
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Tips on using the hard disk passwords
Hard disk security
Setting the security chip
Setting the security chip
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive
Tips on using the security chip
Using the fingerprint reader
Enrolling your fingerprints
To swipe your finger over the fingerprint reader, do the following
Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader
1. Placethe top joint of your fingeron the sensor
Indicator behavior of the fingerprint reader
Setting the fingerprint reader
Maintaining the fingerprint reader
Using firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
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Creating and using recovery media
Chapter 5. Recovery overview
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a backup operation
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup
Creating a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
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Reinstalling preinstalled programs
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Solving recovery problems
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system
Refreshing your computer
Creating and using recovery media
Using the advanced startup options
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 fails to start
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
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Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Disabling the built-in battery
3. Go to Config Power Disable Built-in Battery
Static electricity prevention
Installing or replacing the SIM card
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Replacing the external battery pack
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Keep the battery pack away from fire
Prerequisites for the procedure DANGER
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose it to water or rain
Replacing the base cover assembly
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
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6. Remove the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with bracket
8. Install the new hard disk drive or solid-state drive with bracket
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
Replacing a memory module
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Replacing the wireless LAN card
DANGER
DANGER
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1 , and then install the screw to secure the card in place
7. Carefully remove the wireless LAN card out of the slot
9. Pivot the new wireless LAN card downward
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
DANGER
Replacing the wireless WAN card
DANGER
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7. Carefully remove the wireless WAN card out of the slot
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DANGER
Replacing the keyboard
DANGER
6. Use the cross end of the multi-tool to loosen the screws
To install the new keyboard, do the following
Chapter 6. Replacing devices
1. Attach the connectors, and then turn over the keyboard
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Chapter 6. Replacing devices
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Keep the battery pack away from fire
Replacing the RTC battery
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
DANGER
and attach the connector
6. Install the new RTC battery
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Finding ThinkPad options
Locating controls and connectors on the ThinkPad docking stations
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
ThinkPad docking stations
Front view
ThinkPad Basic Dock
Rear view
Front view
ThinkPad Pro Dock
Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer
Rear view
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Front view
ThinkPad Ultra Dock
Rear view
Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
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Detaching a ThinkPad docking station
Connecting external displays to a docking station
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Security features
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Installing a new operating system
Chapter 8. Advanced configuration
Installing the Windows 7 operating system
Installing the Windows 8 operating system
2. Select Startup Boot to display the Boot Priority Order submenu
Installing device drivers
Using the ThinkPad Setup program
Config menu
Main menu
Table 4. Config menu items continued
Table 4. Config menu items continued
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Table 4. Config menu items continued
Menu item
To use this feature, a special
Table 4. Config menu items continued
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Date and Time menu
Security menu
Enable or disable password authentication. This
unauthorized access, set the user authentication
For more information, see “Power-on password”
stored in the fingerprint reader and reset settings
Table 5. Security menu items continued
Menu item
Table 5. Security menu items continued
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Startup menu
1. Turn off the computer
Using system management
Updating the UEFI BIOS
Restart menu
Desktop Management Interface
Setting management features
Preboot eXecution Environment
Wake on LAN
Defining a Network Boot sequence
Enabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature
Checking the requirements for flash updates
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Chapter 9. Preventing problems
General tips for preventing problems
Making sure device drivers are current
Getting the latest drivers using System Update
Getting the latest drivers from the Web site
Be gentle with your computer
Be careful about where and how you work
Taking care of your computer
Carry your computer properly
Taking care of the fingerprint reader
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Take care in setting passwords
Register your computer
Cleaning your computer keyboard
Cleaning your computer display
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
Diagnosing problems
Computer stops responding
Spills on the keyboard
Error messages
If you spill something on your computer
Errors without messages
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems
Beep errors
Networking problems
Memory module problems
Ethernet problems
Bluetooth problems
A wireless LAN problem
A wireless WAN problem
Solution
Keyboard problems
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
TrackPoint pointing device problems
2. Open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Sound Playback
Computer screen problems
Problems with the display and multimedia devices
4. Click Advanced Settings
External monitor problems
5. Click Advanced Settings
4. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers
Audio problems
1. Open Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
2. Click the Realtek HD Manager icon
Battery problems
Fingerprint reader problems
Battery and power problems
2. Click Hardware and Sound
Power problems
An ac power adapter problem
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Boot problems
A power button problem
Sleep and hibernation problems
Hard disk drive problems
Problems with drives and other storage devices
A solid-state drive problem
A USB problem
A software problem
Problems with ports and connectors
A docking station problem
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Recording problem symptoms and details
Getting help and service
Downloading system updates
Chapter 11. Getting support
Lenovo Support Web site
Using diagnostic programs
Calling Lenovo
Purchasing additional services
Telephone numbers
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Wireless interoperability
Wireless related information
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
Wireless WAN antenna main and Wireless LAN antenna main
Locations of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
Wireless LAN antenna auxiliary and Wireless WAN antenna auxiliary
Usage environment and your health
Electronic emission notices
Locating wireless regulatory notices
Export classification notice
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
German Class B compliance statement
Deutschland
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Korea Class B compliance statement
Eurasian compliance mark
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Recycling information for Japan
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
Important WEEE information
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
Disposing of a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers
Battery recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
Battery recycling information for the European Union
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
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China RoHS India RoHS
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
European Union RoHS
Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
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1. Click Start Control panel
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information
2. Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager
6. Clear the Allow this device to wake the computer check box
5. Click the Power Management tab
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Appendix E. Notices
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