Lenovo S435 User Manual
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Lenovo S435

User Guide

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo S435 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........22 Help and support ......................25 Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet..........26 Wired connection ......................26 Wireless connection ....................28 Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........30 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting ..............32 Frequently asked questions ..................32 Troubleshooting ......................35 Trademarks.................... 39...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attention: •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. antennas Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    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 30. Dissipate internal heat. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
  • Page 8: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
  • Page 9: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status For details, see “System status indicators”...
  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 12: Using Ac Power Adapter And Battery

    If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make...
  • Page 13 To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention 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.
  • Page 14: Using The Touchpad

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which...
  • Page 15: Hotkeys

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The hotkeys are located in the first row of the keyboard.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Setting hotkey mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
  • Page 17: Connecting External Devices

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
  • Page 18: Connecting Usb Devices

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space.
  • Page 20: Special 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.
  • Page 21: System Status Indicators

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. The computer is powered off. Battery On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Starting To Use Windows 8.1

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
  • Page 24: The Charms

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start 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.
  • Page 26: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Shutting down the computer If 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: → Power → Shut down. •...
  • Page 28 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 29: Help And Support

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.
  • Page 30: Chapter 4. Connecting To The Internet

    Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet To insert a networking cable, 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.
  • Page 32: Wireless Connection

    Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers.
  • Page 33: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. → • Open the charms and select Settings to open the network configuration page.
  • Page 34: Chapter 5. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System

    Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery 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...
  • Page 36: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

    Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software...
  • Page 37 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore system to the factory status. What can I do if the backup process fails?
  • Page 38 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 39: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems •...
  • Page 40 • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your...
  • Page 41 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Display panel problems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC power 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.
  • Page 42 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure not work. that the hard disk drive is included in the UEFI correctly. Other problems • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power Your computer does not respond.
  • Page 43: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey 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...
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