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Page 1: ...Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer Lenovo User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ome features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 1 If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you LIMITED AND RESTRICTED ...

Page 3: ...Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated Model name MT Lenovo S40 20429 80GQ Lenovo User Guide ...

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Page 5: ...6 System status indicators 17 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 1 19 Configuring the operating system for the first time 19 Operating system interfaces 19 The charms 20 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 22 Connecting to a wireless network 25 Help and support 26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 27 Wired connection 27 Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 29 Chapter 6 Trouble...

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Page 7: ... view Attention Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees When closing the display panel be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged a d e f b c ...

Page 8: ...ter display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Built in microphone The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 10 a b c d e f ...

Page 9: ...very system on page 29 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 27 HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display USB 3 0 port Connect to USB devices Note For details...

Page 10: ...ot supplied on page 13 Combo audio jack Connects to headphones or headsets The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones USB 2 0 port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 14 AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 8 d c b a a b c d ...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 5 Front view System status indicators For details see System status indicators on page 17 a a ...

Page 12: ...ery pack secured in place Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling Battery latch spring loaded The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 8 Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound a c d e b a b c d e ...

Page 13: ... computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly 3 Plug the power cord into a...

Page 14: ...enovo for service etc remove the battery pack from the computer Before removing the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work The way you use your computer for example how o...

Page 15: ...ttention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery pack Keep the battery pack away from children Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the ba...

Page 16: ...sor to move Left click area The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse which can be implemented by clicking this area Right click area The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse which can be implemented by clicking this area Note You can enable disable the touchpad by pressing b c a d a b c d ...

Page 17: ...escribes the function of each hotkey Mute Unmute Decrease sound volume Increase sound volume Close active window or program Refresh desktop or Web pages Enable Disable the touchpad Enable disable Airplane mode Display all currently active apps Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen Open the interface for changing display devices Decrease display brightness Increase display brightness ...

Page 18: ...ity To disable the hotkey mode 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup 3 In the BIOS setup utility open the Configuration menu and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled 4 Open the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes Note When hotkey mode is disabled press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey function ...

Page 19: ...Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card into the memory card slot until it clicks into place Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Wind...

Page 20: ...g a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before co...

Page 21: ...of the following Press to disable airplane mode Open the charms and select Settings to open the Network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Note When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function...

Page 22: ...keys and buttons Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 29 a a ...

Page 23: ...Chapter 2 Learning the basics 17 System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status a b Power status indicator Battery status indicator a b ...

Page 24: ...id amber The battery has between 5 and 20 charge Fast blinking amber The battery has less than 5 charge Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged When battery charge reaches 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow blinking white The battery has between 20 and 80 charge and is still charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charging will continue until ...

Page 25: ... system Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 1 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen Press the Windows key D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following Select Start from the cha...

Page 26: ... The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in To display the charms do one of the following Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed Press Windows key C Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including s...

Page 27: ... charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including the devices to play print and project Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen ...

Page 28: ...computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display lid Press the power button Open the charms and then select Settings Power Sleep To wake the computer do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while t...

Page 29: ... you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down your computer do one of the following Open the charms bar and select Settings Power Shut down Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down ...

Page 30: ...24 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 1 On the Start screen click and select Shut down Note This operation depends on your BIOS settings Please refer to the actual product ...

Page 31: ...ch to off Connecting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask ...

Page 32: ...wing Select Settings charm then select Help Press F1 or Fn F1 depending on your keyboard layout You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore Note Windows 8 1 also provides an app Help Tips You can find it on the Start screen to learn more information on new features of Windo...

Page 33: ...logy connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Hardware connection Cable DSL Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Note Th...

Page 34: ...le do the following 1 Hold one connector of the networking cable to press the RJ 45 cover down gently 2 Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer a b a a b a ...

Page 35: ...l status or to a previously created back up point Note If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU Linux operating system OneKey Recovery system is not available To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files This default partition is hidden for security ...

Page 36: ...system If Windows cannot be started then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter ...

Page 37: ...warranty period and type of warranty service see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software desktop software Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall preinstalled software you can find the installation program on...

Page 38: ...m to the factory status Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up If there is critical data on the system partition back it up before starting recovery BIOS setup utility What is BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How ...

Page 39: ...indows operating system operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide ...

Page 40: ... turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced My screen goes blank while the computer is on Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do o...

Page 41: ...ed servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service Sleep problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to...

Page 42: ...sing the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the Sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off The screen is unreadable o...

Page 43: ...us indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty Discharge and recharge the battery The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery The surge protector in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work In t...

Page 44: ...set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the UEFI list While powered off press Novo button to select the device you want the computer starts from The connected external device does not work Do not connect or disconnect any exte...

Page 45: ...ks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others ...

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