User Guide

ThinkPad S230u

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Lenovo 33472YU, S230U, 33472GU, 3347XF2 manual User Guide

Contents

User Guide Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Preventing problems Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Vii Built-in rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeLithium coin cell battery notice External devices Heat and product ventilation Liquid crystal display LCD notice Electrical current safety information Additional safety information Using headphones or earphones Xii User Guide Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo Volume control buttonsIntegrated camera Built-in microphones Mini DisplayPort connector USB 3.0 connectorRight-side view Hard disk or solid-state drive bay Left-side view Ethernet connector Mini Hdmi connectorCombo audio jack Media card reader slot System status indicators Status indicatorsIntegrated battery Bottom view Power status indicator Machine type and model label Locating important product information FCC ID and IC Certification number label Features Specifications Battery life Battery packOperating environment Lenovo programs Lenovo Mobile Access Lenovo SettingsLenovo Solution Center Lenovo Support Password Manager Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Using tablet mode Tablet modeIs getting connected in different locations a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device? Using your computer Tips on using your computer in tablet mode Using the multi-touch screen Cleaning the multi-touch screen Tips on using the multi-touch screen Special keys and buttons Using the tablet buttons Display management keys Function keys Volume and mute keysOther functions Select Config Keyboard/Mouse Change to F1-F12 keys Using the UltraNav pointing deviceChanging the UltraNav pointing device settings Windows key Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceChanging the cap Disabling the UltraNav pointing device Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Using the battery power Power managementChecking the battery status Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area Charging the battery Using the ac power adapterMaximizing the battery life Connecting the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Managing the power plansConnecting to the network Click More power options Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN connections Wireless connectionsEthernet connections Using Bluetooth Changing the display settingsPresentations and Multimedia Considerations for using an external monitor Using an external displaySetting the main display Using audio features Using a projectorSetting the monitor type Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Using a media card Using the integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording Configuring camera settings Removing a media card Inserting a media cardClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Traveling with your computer Travel accessoriesTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Setting a hard disk password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Hard disk security Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Setting the security chip Setting the security chipClick System and Security BitLocker Drive Encryption Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls Security User Guide Refreshing your computer Recovery overview User Guide Select Disable Built-in Battery Disabling the built-in batteryReplacing devices Static electricity prevention User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive User Guide Replacing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless LAN connection User Guide Replacing devices Installing or replacing the wireless WAN card Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationInstalling the Windows 8 operating system Select Startup Boot Installing the Windows 8 fix module Installing device drivers ThinkPad SetupMain menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network Config menuAC Only Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments EnabledIPv4 First Default DisabledAuto Keyboard/Mouse Battery Optimized Always PowerMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Display ThinkPad LCD Date/Time menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmSecurity menu Serial ATA Sata At unattended boot, a password Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password Bios ROM String Reporting Disabled, the Security Chip optionSmbios Reporting Smbios Uefi Bios Update Option Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Virtualization Port AccessAnti-Theft Startup menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootChanging the startup sequence Uefi Only and set CSM Support Network Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Uefi Only UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Uefi First Using system management Updating your system Uefi BiosMenu item Selection Comments Boot Device List F12 Option Boot Order Lock Disabled System management Setting management features Flash update Network Boot sequence User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Memory module problems Beep errorsProblem Solution Ethernet problems Networking problemsSolution Wireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems Click Hardware and Sound Sound Playback UltraNav pointing device problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devices External monitor problems Set Resolution Audio problems Battery problems Battery and power problems Power problems An ac power adapter problem Boot problems Power button problemSleep problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid-state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem Problems with ports and connectors Getting support Getting help and serviceBefore you contact Lenovo Lenovo Support Web site Using diagnostic programsCalling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional servicesTelephone numbers User Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information 109 Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Important Weee information Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 115 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for the European UnionDisposing of Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Energy Star model information Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager Network adapters 119 Click OK 121 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Ukraine RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS123 India RoHS