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Lenovo S430 manual Program Icon name, Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel

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Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Double-click a program icon to access the program.

Note: If a program icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the program manually. To install the program manually, double-click the program icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated.

Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

Program	Icon name

Access Connections™	Internet Connection

Active Protection System™	Airbag Protection

Client Security Solution	Enhanced Security

Communications Utility	Web Conferencing

Fingerprint Software	Fingerprint Reader

Lenovo Solution Center	System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Connect	3G Mobile Broadband

OneKey® Recovery Pro	Enhanced Backup and Restore
Password Manager	Password Vault

Power Manager	Power Controls

Recovery Media	Factory Recovery Disks

SimpleTap	SimpleTap

System Update	Update and Drivers

Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available.

•Accessing programs from Control Panel

Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Depending on the program you want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text.

Note: If you do not find the program you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the program you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated, and you can find the program in Control Panel.

The programs and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the following table.

Table 2. Programs in Control Panel

Program	Control Panel section	Green text in Control Panel

Access Connections	Network and Internet	Lenovo - Internet Connection

Active Protection System	System and Security	Lenovo - Airbag Protection
	Hardware and Sound

Client Security Solution	System and Security	Lenovo - Enhanced Security

Communications Utility	Hardware and Sound	Lenovo - Web Conferencing

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User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice First Edition June Copyright LenovoContents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damagedImportant safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefullySafety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action ViiViii User Guide Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesExternal devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets General battery notice Built-in rechargeable battery noticeLithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation XiiiElectrical current safety information Laser compliance statementLiquid crystal display LCD notice Using headphones or earphonesAdditional safety information Xvi User Guide Front view Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsProduct overview Memory-upgrade slot System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoBuilt-in microphones Integrated cameraMini PCI ExpressCard slot for wireless LAN card Volume control keysPower button Right-side viewMini DisplayPort connector Thunderbolt connectorUSB 3.0 connector Ethernet connectorLeft-side view Bottom view Combo audio jackStatus indicators Rear viewSystem status indicators Power status indicatorLocating important product information Machine type and model labelFCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity labelFeatures Specifications ThinkVantage programs Battery lifeOperating environment Program Icon name Program Control Panel section Green text in Control PanelAccess Connections Client Security SolutionIntroduction to ThinkVantage programs Active Protection SystemLenovo Solution Center OneKey Recovery ProPassword Manager Power ManagerSystem Update SimpleTapUser Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsRegistering your computer Can I get my user guide in another language?Need to attach or replace a device? How to use the battery power more effectively?Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Select Config Keyboard/Mouse Change to F1-F12 keys Volume and mute keys Speaker mute F1Special keys Click Start Control PanelSpeaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3Launching the camera and audio settings F5 Wireless radio control key F9Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceWindows key Other functionsCustomizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the capUsing the touch pad Using the multi-touch touch padCustomizing the touch pad Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNavPower management Checking the battery statusAdding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch padUsing the ac power adapter Charging the batteryMaximizing the battery life Connecting the ac power adapterManaging the battery power Power-saving modesIntroducing the power-saving modes Select Power off displayConnecting to the network Click the Global Power Settings tabEthernet connections Enabling the wakeup functionWireless connections Establishing wireless LAN connectionsEstablishing wireless WAN connections Using BluetoothChecking the wireless connection status Select Send To Bluetooth DevicesAccess Connections icon and wireless status icon Attaching an external monitor Enabling or disabling the wireless featuresConnecting an external monitor Considerations for attaching an external monitor Setting the monitor typeSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Changing display settings Using the Extend desktop functionConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Click Multiple DisplayUsing audio features Setting up a presentationUsing the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Using the integrated camera Using the ThinkLight light featureConfiguring for sound recording Configuring camera settingsUsing the optical drive Using a media cardInserting a media card Removing a media cardRight-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon User Guide Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Accessibility information ComfortTraveling with your computer Travel tipsAssistive technologies Screen reader technologiesTravel accessories Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeTyping passwords SecurityPower-on password Hard disk passwordsSetting a power-on password Select Power-on PasswordSetting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 PasswordSupervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk passwordSetting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor PasswordUsing Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Hard disk securitySetting the security chip Setting the security chipSwiping your finger over the reader Using the fingerprint readerEnrolling your fingerprint Maintaining the fingerprint reader User Guide Using firewalls Protecting data against virusesUser Guide Creating recovery media Recovery overviewCreating and using a recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationUsing the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backupCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Solving recovery problems Disabling the built-in battery Select Disable Built-in BatteryReplacing devices Static electricity preventionReplacing 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 Before you begin Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system Installing the Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling the registry patches for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module packageInstalling device drivers Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card readerInstalling the driver for USB Click Change display settings Click Advanced SettingsMain menu Installing other drivers and softwareThinkPad Setup Config menu EnabledMAC address Internal LAN Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments NetworkDisabled DefaultMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments AutoSetting to Nvidia Optimus Integrated Graphics mode ifPower Performance Battery Optimized AlwaysBeep and Alarm Date/Time menuHours Serial ATA SataSecurity menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordAt unattended boot, a password Disabled, the Security Chip option Bios ROM String ReportingSmbios Reporting Smbios InactiveVirtualization Port AccessMemory Protection Anti-Theft Startup menuChanging the startup sequence Menu item Selection Comments Boot Network BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both UEFI/Legacy Boot Priority Uefi FirstUpdating your system Uefi Bios Using system managementMenu item Selection Comments Boot Device List F12 Option Boot Order Lock DisabledSetting management features System managementNetwork Boot sequence Flash update101 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and driversBe careful about where and how you work Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyCleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer displayUser Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops respondingIf you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Beep errors Problem SolutionEthernet problems Memory module problemsNetworking problems Solution Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices Bluetooth problemsUltraNav pointing device problems Keyboard problemsClick Keyboard Problems with the display and multimedia devicesComputer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Audio problemsClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Start Control Panel All Control Panel Items Fingerprint reader problems Battery and power problemsBattery problems An ac power adapter problemBoot problems Power problemsPower button problem Sleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsSolid state drive problem Optical drive problemsSoftware problem Problems with ports and connectors USB problemUser Guide Before you contact Lenovo Getting help and serviceGetting support Calling Lenovo Using diagnostic programsLenovo Support Web site Telephone numbers Purchasing additional servicesFinding ThinkPad options User Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information 131Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Usage environment and your healthLocating wireless regulatory notices Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityGerman Class B compliance statement Korea Class B compliance statementAppendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements EU Weee statementsJapan recycling statements 137Disposing of Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European UnionRecycling information for Brazil Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide 141 Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerAppendix C. Energy Star model information Click OK Appendix D. Notices 143Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N