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User Guide

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Lenovo S430 manual User Guide

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User Guide First Edition June Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide 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 Vii Viii User Guide Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices Built-in rechargeable battery notice General battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Xiii Heat and product ventilation Laser compliance statement Electrical current safety information Additional safety information Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xvi User Guide Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo Memory-upgrade slotBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera Volume control keys Mini PCI ExpressCard slot for wireless LAN cardPower button Right-side view Thunderbolt connector Mini DisplayPort connectorUSB 3.0 connector Ethernet connector Left-side view Combo audio jack Bottom view Rear view Status indicators Power status indicator System status indicators Machine type and model label Locating important product information Certificate of Authenticity label FCC ID and IC Certification number label Features Specifications Operating environment Battery lifeThinkVantage programs Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Program Icon name Client Security Solution Access ConnectionsIntroduction to ThinkVantage programs Active Protection System OneKey Recovery Pro Lenovo Solution CenterPassword Manager Power Manager SimpleTap System Update User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Can I get my user guide in another language? Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? How to use the battery power more effectively?Need to attach or replace a device? Volume and mute keys Speaker mute F1 Select Config Keyboard/Mouse Change to F1-F12 keysSpecial keys Click Start Control Panel Speaker volume up F3 Speaker volume down F2Launching the camera and audio settings F5 Wireless radio control key F9 Using the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceWindows key Other functions Changing the cap Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Using the multi-touch touch pad Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav Checking the battery status Power managementAdding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad Charging the battery Using the ac power adapterMaximizing the battery life Connecting the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Managing the battery powerIntroducing the power-saving modes Select Power off display Click the Global Power Settings tab Connecting to the networkEthernet connections Enabling the wakeup function Establishing wireless LAN connections Wireless connections Using Bluetooth Establishing wireless WAN connectionsChecking the wireless connection status Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Connecting an external monitor Enabling or disabling the wireless featuresAttaching an external monitor Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Setting the monitor typeConsiderations for attaching an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Changing display settingsConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Click Multiple Display Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Setting up a presentationUsing audio features Using the ThinkLight light feature Using the integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording Configuring camera settings Using a media card Using the optical driveInserting a media card Removing a media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Travel tips Traveling with your computerAssistive technologies Screen reader technologies Travel accessories 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 chip Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint readerSwiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader User Guide Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Creating and using a recovery media Recovery overviewCreating recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems Select Disable Built-in Battery Disabling the built-in batteryReplacing devices Static electricity prevention Replacing the SIM card Replacing the hard disk drive or solid state drive User Guide Replacing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the optical drive User Guide Replacing a memory module User Guide Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless LAN connection User Guide Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless WAN connection User Guide Replacing a half-size wireless WAN card User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing device driversInstalling the driver for USB Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings ThinkPad Setup Installing other drivers and softwareMain menu Enabled Config menuMAC address Internal LAN Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network Default DisabledMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Auto Integrated Graphics mode if Setting to Nvidia OptimusPower Performance Battery Optimized Always Date/Time menu Beep and AlarmHours Serial ATA Sata At unattended boot, a password Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordSecurity menu Bios ROM String Reporting Disabled, the Security Chip optionSmbios Reporting Smbios Inactive Memory Protection Port AccessVirtualization Changing the startup sequence Startup menuAnti-Theft Network Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both 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 General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems101 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers 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 computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard 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 Problem Solution Beep errors Networking problems Memory module problemsEthernet problems Wireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemSolution Bluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesUltraNav pointing device problems Keyboard problems Computer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesClick Keyboard External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Audio problemsDouble-clickSound, video and game controllers Click Start Control Panel All Control Panel Items Battery and power problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems An ac power adapter problem Power button problem Power problemsBoot problems Sleep and hibernation 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 User Guide 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 131 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 Korea Class B compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide EU Weee statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 137 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 power141 Click OK 143 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N