Lenovo S540 manual Contents

Contents

Read this first	v
Important safety information	vi
Conditions that require immediate action . .	vii
Safety guidelines	vii

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators	1
Front view	1
Right-side view	3
Left-side view	5
Bottom view	6
Rear view	7
Status indicators	7
Locating important product information	9
Machine type and model label	9
FCC ID and IC Certification information . . . .	9
Certificate of Authenticity label	10
Genuine Microsoft label	10
Features	11
Specifications	12
Operating environment	13
Lenovo programs	13
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	14
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 or Windows 8.1 operating system . . . .	15
Lenovo programs overview	16

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Registering your computer	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Using the multi-touch screen	21
Special keys	24
Using the ThinkPad pointing device	26
Power management	28
Checking the battery status	28
Using the ac power adapter	29
Charging the battery	29
Maximizing the battery life	30
Managing the battery power	30
Power-saving modes	30
Connecting to the network	31
Ethernet connections	31
Wireless connections	31
Presentations and multimedia	36
Changing display settings	36

Connecting a projector or an external
monitor	36
Using the Extend desktop function	37
Setting up a presentation	38
Using the AMD Switchable Graphics feature . . .	39
Using audio features	39
Using the camera	40
Using a flash media card	40

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 43

Accessibility and comfort	43
Ergonomic information	43
Comfort	44
Accessibility information	44
Traveling with your computer	45
Travel tips	45
Travel accessories	46

Chapter 4. Security	47
Attaching a mechanical lock	47
Using passwords	47
Typing passwords	47
Power-on password	48
Supervisor password	48
Hard disk passwords	50
Hard disk security	52
Setting the security chip	53
Using the fingerprint reader	54
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive,
solid-state drive, or hybrid drive	56
Using firewalls	56
Protecting data against viruses	56

Chapter 5. Recovery overview . . . .	59
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating
system	59
Creating and using a recovery media . . . .	59
Performing backup and recovery operations .	60
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	61
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .	62
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and
device drivers	63
Solving recovery problems	64
Recovery overview for the Windows 8 and
Windows 8.1 operating systems	64
Refreshing your computer	64
Resetting your computer to the factory default
settings	65

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