Lenovo ThinkPad S531 User Manual page 18

1 Integrated camera
Use the camera to take pictures or hold a video conference. For details, see "Using the integrated camera"
on page 32.
2 Built-in microphones
The built-in microphones capture sound and voice when used with an application program capable of
handling audio.
3 Fan louvers
The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer and ensure proper cooling, especially
the cooling of the microprocessor.
Notes:
• The fan louvers are located behind the hinge.
• To ensure proper airflow, do not place any obstacles in front of the fan louvers.
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Power button
Use the power button to turn on the computer.
To turn off the computer, use the Start menu shutdown option on the Microsoft
system. For the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, move the pointer to the bottom right corner of the
screen to bring up the charms. Then click Settings ➙ Power ➙ Shut down.
If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off, press and hold the power button for four
seconds or more. If the computer still is not responding, remove the ac power adapter and reset the
computer by inserting a needle or a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to turn off the
computer. To locate the emergency reset hole, see "Bottom view" on page 6.
You also can program the power button so that by pressing the power button you can shut down the
computer or put it into sleep or hibernation mode. To achieve this, you need to change your power plan
settings. To access power plan settings, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Start the Power Manager program and then click the Power Plan tab. For instructions
on how to start the Power Manager program, see "Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7
operating system" on page 12
• For Windows 8: Right-click the battery status icon from the Windows notification area and click More
power options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
5 Numeric keypad
Your computer has a numeric keypad that can be used to quickly input numbers.
6 Fingerprint reader
Some models have a fingerprint reader. Fingerprint authentication technology provides a simple and secure
user access by associating your fingerprint with a password. For details, see "Using the fingerprint reader"
on page 46.
7 System status indicator (illuminated ThinkPad logo)
The illuminated ThinkPad logo on the palm rest functions as a system status indicator. Your computer has
several status indicators. For information about the location and meaning of each indicator, see "Status
indicators" on page 7.
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