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Lenovo S540 manual User Guide

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Lenovo S540 manual User Guide

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User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Second Edition December Copyright LenovoContents Enhancing your Computer Iii Iv User Guide Prevent your computer from getting wet Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Protect the cables from being damagedHandle your computer gently Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Carry your computer carefullyConditions that require immediate action Safety guidelinesService and upgrades ViiPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Built-in rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeExternal devices Lithium coin-cell battery notice Heat and product ventilationUsing headphones or earphones Electrical current safety informationLiquid crystal display LCD notice Additional safety information XiiiXiv User Guide Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view Microphones Power buttonCamera Fan louversNFC logo on some models System-status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoRight-side view Screen multi-touch screen on some modelsHdmi connector Combo audio connectorUSB 3.0 connector Ethernet connectorLeft-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorAlways-on USB connector USB 3.0 connector Security-lock slotBottom view Wireless WAN card slot or M.2 solid-state drive slotEmergency-reset hole Media card reader slotStatus indicators Rear viewMicrophone mute indicator Fn Lock indicatorSpeaker mute indicator Camera-status indicatorMachine type and model label Locating important product informationFCC ID and IC Certification information Certificate of Authenticity label Genuine Microsoft labelMemory FeaturesProcessor Storage deviceSpecifications Operating environment Battery packBattery status Lenovo programsAccessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemProgram Icon name Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Lenovo programs overview Recovery Media Windows Password Manager Windows 7, Windows 8, and WindowsPower Manager Windows Rescue and Recovery WindowsUser Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device?Common touch gestures and mouse actions Using the multi-touch screenTasks Touch gestures touch models only Mouse actions Settings, Search, Share, Devices Windows Tips on cleaning the multi-touch screen Tips on using the multi-touch screenSpecial keys Windows key Additional shortcut keysOpen Computer Numeric keypad Function keysUsing the ThinkPad pointing device Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing stickUsing the ThinkPad trackpad Click Hardware and Sound Mouse ThinkPadChecking the battery status Power managementClick the Global Power Settings tab Connecting the ac power adapter Using the ac power adapterCharging the battery Tips on using the ac power adapterPower-saving modes Maximizing the battery lifeManaging the battery power Screen blank mode for Windows 7 onlyWireless connections Connecting to the networkEthernet connections For Windows Using the wireless LAN connectionTips for using the wireless LAN feature For Windows 8 and WindowsAccess Connections gauge Using the wireless WAN connectionChecking the wireless-LAN connection status Access Connections status iconTips for using the wireless WAN feature Using the Bluetooth connectionChecking the wireless-WAN connection status Select Security I/O Port Access Using the NFC connectionSelect Send To Bluetooth Devices For Windows 8 and WindowUsing an external monitor Changing display settingsConnecting a projector or an external monitor Presentations and multimediaChanging the color settings Using the Extend desktop functionClick Advanced Settings Considerations for connecting an external monitorClick Multiple Display Setting up a presentationConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Enabling the Extend desktop functionUsing audio features Using the AMD Switchable Graphics featureConfiguring for sound recording Configuring camera settings Using the cameraUsing a flash media card Installing a flash media cardClick Hardware and Sound Removing a flash media cardUser Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Accessibility information ComfortAssistive technologies Traveling with your computerTravel tips Screen-reader technologiesTravel accessories Security Using passwordsTyping passwords Attaching a mechanical lockSupervisor password Power-on passwordSetting, changing, or removing a power-on password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Master hard disk password Hard disk passwordsUser hard disk password Setting a hard disk passwordChanging or removing a hard disk password Tips on using the hard disk passwordsUsing Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Hard disk securitySetting the security chip Setting the security chipTips on using the security chip Enrolling your fingerprints Using the fingerprint readerSwiping your finger over the fingerprint reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Using firewalls Protecting data against virusesSecurity User Guide Creating and using a recovery media Recovery overviewRecovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system Creating recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon 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 Refreshing your computerResetting your computer to the factory default settings Using the advanced startup optionsCreating and using recovery media Using recovery media User Guide Select Disable Built-in Battery Disabling the built-in batteryInstalling or replacing the SIM card Replacing devicesUser Guide Replacing the base cover assembly User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing devices Replacing a wireless LAN card Replacing devices Replacing a wireless WAN card Replacing devices User Guide ThinkPad OneLink Dock Enhancing your computerFinding ThinkPad options Front viewThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock Rear viewEnhancing your computer User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationInstalling the Windows 7 operating system Country or region Code Installing device drivers Using the ThinkPad Setup programConfig menu Main menuMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network EnabledFor Legacy Only boot AC OnlyAuto DisabledMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Keyboard/MouseBeep and Alarm Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PowerDate and Time menu Enabled At unattended boot, a password Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordSecurity menu Smbios Reporting Smbios Disabled, the Security Chip optionBios ROM Strings Reporting InactiveOptimized is Enabled Memory Protection Uefi Bios Update OptionDisabled If OS Port AccessSecure Boot Anti-TheftStartup menu Changing the startup sequenceUEFI/Legacy Boot Both If OS Optimized is Menu item Selection Comments BootNetwork Boot Following UEFI/Legacy Boot PriorityPreboot eXecution Environment Updating the Uefi BiosUsing system management Restart menuDefining a Network Boot sequence Setting management featuresEnabling or disabling the Wake on LAN feature Wake on LANChecking the requirements for flash updates 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 Be gentle with your computer Be careful about where and how you workTaking care of your computer Carry your computer properlyTaking care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerTaking care of the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer displayUser Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems Computer stops respondingSpills 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 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesWireless LAN problem Bluetooth problemsComputer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesKeyboard problems Click KeyboardExternal monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllersBattery and power problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems An ac power adapter problem Power problemsBoot problems Power button problemSleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsSolid-state drive problem Software problemProblems with ports and connectors USB problemUser Guide Getting support Getting help and serviceBefore you contact Lenovo Lenovo Support Web site Using diagnostic programsCalling Lenovo Purchasing additional services Telephone numbersUser Guide Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related informationWireless interoperability 129Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasType 1 Antenna location Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesType 2 Antenna location German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Appendix A. Regulatory information Eurasian compliance mark Brazil regulatory notice Japan recycling statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsImportant Weee information 135Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for the European UnionDisposing of Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS European Union RoHS139 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerAppendix D. Energy Star model information 141Click OK Appendix E. Notices 143Trademarks