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Set the power plan

For ENERGY STAR

® 

compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have 

been idle for a specified duration: 

Table 1.  Default power plan (when plugged into ac power)

•  Turn off the display: After 10 minutes

•  Put the computer to sleep: After 30 minutes

To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving: 

1.  Right-click the battery status icon and select 

Power Options

2.  Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth among devices with the same features. You also can 
insert an SD card to transfer data.

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device

You can connect all types of Bluetooth device to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a 
smartphone, or speakers. The devices must be within a short distance, usually 10 meters (33 feet), from the 
computer.

1.  Open the Start menu, and then click 

Settings 

➙ 

Devices 

➙ 

Bluetooth & other devices

. Turn on the 

Bluetooth 

switch.

2.  Click 

Add Bluetooth or other device 

➙ 

Bluetooth

.

3.  Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 

Your Bluetooth-enabled device and computer will automatically connect the next time if the two devices are 
in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on. You can use Bluetooth for data transfer or remote control 
and communication.

Use an SD card

If your computer has an SD-card slot, read the following information.

Install the card

1.  Locate the card slot. See “Right” on page 4.

2.  Ensure that the metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward the card slot.

3.  Insert the card firmly into the card slot.

Remove the card

Attention:

Before removing a card, eject the card from the Windows operating system first. Otherwise, data 

on the card might get corrupted or lost.

1.  Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click the 

Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media 

icon.

2.  Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.

3.  Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL User Guide

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Page 2: ...is documentation and the product it supports ensure that you read and understand the following Appendix A Important safety information on page 31 Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide First Edition December 2018 Copyright Lenovo 2018 ...

Page 3: ...word 20 Enable power on password 20 Set hard disk password 20 Change or remove hard disk password 21 Use the fingerprint reader for selected models 21 Use firewalls and antivirus programs 21 Chapter 5 Configure advanced settings 23 UEFI BIOS 23 What is UEFI BIOS setup utility 23 Start the UEFI BIOS setup utility 23 Navigate in the BIOS interface 23 Change the startup sequence 23 Set the system dat...

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Page 5: ...omputer Documentation content is subject to change without notice Lenovo makes constant improvements on the documentation of your computer including this User Guide To get the latest documentation go to https support lenovo com Microsoft makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system through Windows Update As a result some information in this documentation might become outdated Ref...

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Page 7: ...a starts automatically when you enable the camera required feature from the app 3 Shutter Slide the shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens It is designed to protect your privacy 4 Camera light If the light is on the camera is in use 5 Screen Displays text graphics and videos 6 Wireless LAN Bluetooth antennas Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN Bluetooth module Note The antennas ...

Page 8: ...s on Off The computer is off or in hibernation mode Blinking slowly The computer is in sleep mode 2 Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key Note If the Num Lock light is on the numeric keypad is in use 3 Fingerprint reader Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints See Use the fingerprint reader for selected models on page 21 4 Touchpad Performs finger...

Page 9: ...evice or video monitor such as an HDTV 4 USB C connector Transfers data at USB 3 1 speed up to 5 Gbps Connects to USB C accessories to expand computer functionality To purchase USB C accessories go to https www lenovo com accessories Note When the battery power is below 10 the connected USB C accessories might not work correctly 5 Audio connector Connects headphones or a headset with a 3 5 mm 0 14...

Page 10: ... Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC USH 1 card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC USH 1 card Note Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable media CPRM feature for the SD card See Use an SD card on page 16 5 USB 3 0 connector Connect USB compatible devices such as a USB keyboard USB mouse USB storage device or USB printer 6 Always On USB 3 0 connector To charge the USB compati...

Page 11: ...tane memory Display Display size 396 24 mm 15 6 inches Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Keyboard Function keys Numeric keypad Six row keyboard with backlight Connectors and slots ac power connector Audio connector Two USB 3 0 connectors including one Always On USB 3 0 USB C connector HDMI connector SD card slot Novo button Security features Fingerprint reader Password Wireless features Blueto...

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Page 13: ... of the Administrator type With an Administrator account you can create additional user accounts or change account types by doing the following 1 Open the Start menu and select Settings Accounts Family other people 2 Follow the on screen instructions Microsoft account You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account To create a Microsoft account go to the Microsoft sign...

Page 14: ...g them 7 Windows notification area Displays notifications and status of some features 8 Battery status icon Displays power status and changes battery or power settings When your computer is not connected to ac power the icon changes to 9 Network icon Connects to an available wireless network and displays the network status 10 Action center Displays the latest notifications from apps and provides q...

Page 15: ...ndows version is not genuine For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine refer to the information provided by Microsoft at https www microsoft com en us howtotell default aspx There are no external visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is licensed Instead the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware Whenever a Windo...

Page 16: ... on the computer model System Update Download and install firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up to date You can configure the options to install updates automatically when available Hardware Settings Configure intelligent settings of the following hardware to make your computer smarter to use Always On USB Battery Camera Computer display Keyboard Microphones Speakers Touchpad Health...

Page 17: ... off airplane mode Enables Disables the camera Locks the current user account Manages external displays Decreases Increases display brightness Turns on off or adjusts the brightness of the keyboard backlight Note This hotkey must be used with the Fn key Hotkey mode Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys F1 to F12 The hotkey mode is a UEFI BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys or function keys...

Page 18: ...u can use the built in camera to take photos or record videos The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is activated To take photos or record a video 1 Open the Start menu and click Camera 2 To take a photo click the camera icon If you want to record video click the video icon If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing video capturing and video conference...

Page 19: ... dock Then follow the on screen instructions Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area and click Connect Select the wireless display and follow the on screen instructions Set the display mode Press and then select a display mode of your preference PC screen only Displays the video output only on your computer screen Note Depending on the situation you might see Disconnect PC sc...

Page 20: ...which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display You also can change the resolution and orientation Note If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display 14 Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15IWL User Guide ...

Page 21: ... for charging the battery is between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F Note To maximize the life of the battery the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than 95 Check the battery temperature 1 Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage 2 Click Hardware Settings Power 3 Locate the Power Status section and then click Show Details to view the battery temperature Ma...

Page 22: ...urn on the Bluetooth switch 2 Click Add Bluetooth or other device Bluetooth 3 Select a Bluetooth device and then follow the on screen instructions Your Bluetooth enabled device and computer will automatically connect the next time if the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on You can use Bluetooth for data transfer or remote control and communication Use an SD card If your...

Page 23: ... is enabled all wireless features are disabled To enable or disable the Airplane mode 1 Open the Start menu 2 Click Settings Network Internet Airplane mode 3 Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch Chapter 3 Explore your computer 17 ...

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Page 25: ...few settings Set administrator password You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI BIOS setup utility Attention If you forget the administrator password a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purch...

Page 26: ...p 5 Select Exit Exit Saving Changes Enable power on password If the administrator password has been set you can enable power on password to enforce greater security Step 1 Start the UEFI BIOS setup utility Step 2 Select Security Power on Password and press Enter Note The administrator password must be set in advance Step 3 Change the setting to Enabled Step 4 Select Exit Exit Saving Changes If pow...

Page 27: ... can use it to enroll your fingerprints After enrollment you can tap your finger on the fingerprint reader to sign in to Windows Enroll your fingerprints Open the Start menu and then click Settings Accounts Sign in options Then follow the on screen instructions to finish the enrollment Notes You need to add a password before setting fingerprints It is recommended to enroll more than one fingerprin...

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Page 29: ...tup from Novo Button Menu Navigate in the BIOS interface You can navigate in the BIOS interface by pressing the following keys F1 Displays the General Help screen F9 Restores to the default settings F10 Saves your configuration and exits F5 Changes to a lower value F6 Changes to a higher value Locates an item Selects a tab Esc Exits the submenu and returns to the parent menu Enter Enters the selec...

Page 30: ...ate UEFI BIOS When you install a new program device driver or hardware component you might need to update UEFI BIOS Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods From Lenovo Vantage 1 Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage 2 Click System Update In the Lenovo System Update section click Check for updates The available update packages are displayed an...

Page 31: ...anced options 3 Select a preferred option from the following list and then follow the on screen instructions System Restore Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows Go back to the previous version System Image Recovery Recover Windows using a specific system image file Startup Repair Fix problems that keep Windows from loading Command Prompt Use the Command Prompt for advanced tr...

Page 32: ...d depends on the size of the recovery image 3 Connect the prepared USB drive to the computer 4 Type recovery in the search box Then click Create a recovery drive 5 Click Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator program to start 6 In the Recovery Drive window follow the on screen instructions to create a recovery USB drive Use the recovery USB drive 1 Ensure that y...

Page 33: ...e computer immediately The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits Attention Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable 2 Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer If your computer has keyboard ...

Page 34: ... Guide Setup Guide This User Guide Regulatory Notice 1 Go to https support lenovo com 2 Detect your computer or select computer model manually 3 Select Documentation and filter out the documentation you want Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following Drivers and software Diagnostic solutions Product and service warranty Product and parts details Knowledge base and...

Page 35: ...ne type and serial number of your computer Lenovo Customer Support Center During the warranty period you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help Telephone numbers For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region Go to https pcsupport lenovo com supportphonelist for the latest phone numbers Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer Note P...

Page 36: ...nted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product see Warranty informatio...

Page 37: ...n includes references to power adapters and batteries In addition some products such as speakers and monitors ship with external power adapters If you have such a product this information applies to your product In addition computer products contain a coin sized internal battery that provides power to the system clock even when the computer is unplugged so the battery safety information applies to...

Page 38: ...uids away from your computer Protect the cables from being damaged Applying strong force to cables may damage or break them Route communication lines or the cables of an ac power adapter a mouse a keyboard a printer or any other electronic device so that they cannot be walked on tripped over pinched by your computer or other objects or in any way subject to treatment that could interfere with the ...

Page 39: ... from your product Or you might hear sounds like popping cracking or hissing These might merely mean that an internal electronic component has failed in a safe and controlled manner Or they might indicate a potential safety issue Do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance For a list of Service and Support phone numbers s...

Page 40: ...ved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you re...

Page 41: ...gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input pins or anywhere on the power ad...

Page 42: ... Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing...

Page 43: ...at room temperature charged to approximately 30 to 50 of capacity We recommend that the batteries be charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations Notice for removable rechargeable battery DANGER Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructio...

Page 44: ... chocking or severe internal burns in just two hours and might even result in death Keep batteries away from children If the lithium coin cell battery is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek medical care immediately Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Leave in an extremely low air pressure environment Leave in an extremely high tem...

Page 45: ... computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments Ventilation slots fans and or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features When the ac power adapter is connecte...

Page 46: ...l internal parts enclosures are fastened into place Never use the computer when internal parts and circuits are exposed DANGER Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cor...

Page 47: ...ral laws Using headphones or earphones Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level Therefore to protect your hearing adjust the equalizer to an appropriate level Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume ca...

Page 48: ...structions direct you to install it When you handle options or CRUs or perform any work inside the computer take the following precautions to avoid static electricity damage Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle components carefully Handle adapters memory modules and other circuit boards by the edges Never touch exposed circuitry Prevent oth...

Page 49: ...tic bags Keep your computer away from magnets activated cellular phones electrical appliances or speakers more than 13 cm or 5 inches Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures below 5 C 41 F or above 35 C 95 F Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or the palm rest Computer display might be designed to be opened and used at a certain angle Do no...

Page 50: ...er directly onto the keyboard To remove any crumbs or dust from beneath the keys you can use a camera blower with a brush or use cool air from a hair dryer Cleaning the computer screen Scratches oil dust chemicals and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of your computer screen Use a dry soft lint free cloth to wipe the screen gently If you see a scratchlike mark on your screen it might be...

Page 51: ...k Turn on or turn off Mouse Keys Left Alt Left Shift PrtScn or PrtSc Turn on or turn off High Contrast For more information go to https windows microsoft com and then search using any of the following keywords keyboard shortcuts key combinations shortcut keys Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables you to configure your computers to suit their physical a...

Page 52: ...mails To use Speech Recognition 1 Go to Control Panel and view by Category 2 Click Ease of Access Speech Recognition 3 Follow the on screen instructions Screen reader technologies Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software program interfaces help systems and various online documents For additional information about screen readers see the following Using PDFs with screen readers h...

Page 53: ...ough a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader Ergonomic information Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind o...

Page 54: ...ht not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting Regardless of the setting try to observe as many of the tips as possible Sitting properly and using adequate lighting for example helps you maintain desirable levels of comfort and performance If your work area is not in an office setting ensure to take special note ...

Page 55: ...sibility EU_DoC_notebooks For wireless peripheral devices https www lenovo com us en social_responsibility EU_DoC_wireless_ options Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply...

Page 56: ... information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products For information about recycling Lenovo products go to https www lenovo com recycling The latest environmental information about our products is available at https www lenovo com ecodeclarat...

Page 57: ...omotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycl...

Page 58: ...iá lo no descarte desses produtos Caso você possua um produto Lenovo em situação de descarte ligue para o nosso SAC ou encaminhe um e mail para reciclar lenovo com informando o modelo número de série e cidade a fim de enviarmos as instruções para o correto descarte do seu produto Lenovo Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice This mark applies only to countries within the Europ...

Page 59: ...ce of purchase or contact Lenovo for service If you need to dispose of a lithium battery insulate it with vinyl tape contact your place of purchase or a waste disposal operator and follow their instructions Disposing of battery packs from Lenovo products Your Lenovo device might contain a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack You can find details on the battery pack in th...

Page 60: ...uipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo worldwide compliance on RoHS go to https www lenovo com rohs communication Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Mana...

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Page 62: ...15IWL machine type s 81NE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 56 Lenovo IdeaPad S540 15IWL User Guide ...

Page 63: ... than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rec...

Page 64: ...eben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutsc...

Page 65: ...e prompt to enter the Startup Interrupt menu Then press F9 or tap the Regulatory Information option The E label screen is displayed Press the Novo button with an expanded paper clip or similar slender object when your computer is off and then select Regulatory Information when the Novo Button Menu appears on the screen TCO certification To obtain the TCO certification information for your computer...

Page 66: ...at the time of manufacture For more information about Lenovo ENERGY STAR certified products go to https www lenovo com us en social_responsibility energy By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings a cleaner environme...

Page 67: ... right to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase For the confi...

Page 68: ...cluding any Linux agreement s which may accompany software included with this product Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site https support lenovo com Trademarks LENOVO and the LENOVO logo are trademarks of Lenovo Microsoft Windows Direct3D and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft gro...

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