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ThinkPad S540 User Manual (162 pages)

Brand: ThinkPad | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.84 MB

User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Read this First

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- Important Safety Information
  8
  - Conditions that Require Immediate Action
    9
  - Safety Guidelines
    9
    
    Service and Upgrades
    9
    
    Power Cords and Power Adapters
    10
    
    Extension Cords and Related Devices
    11
    
    Plugs and Outlets
    11
    
    Power Supply Statement
    11
    
    External Devices
    12
    
    Heat and Product Ventilation
    13
    
    Electrical Current Safety Information
    14
    
    Using Headphones or Earphones
    14
    
    Additional Safety Information
    15
Chapter 1. Product Overview

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- Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
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  - Front View
    17
  - Right-Side View
    19
  - Left-Side View
    21
  - Bottom View
    22
  - Rear View
    23
  - Status Indicators
    23
- Locating Important Product Information
  25
- Features
  27
- Specifications
  28
- Operating Environment
  29
- Lenovo Programs
  29
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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- Registering Your Computer
  35
- Frequently Asked Questions
  35
- Using the Multi-Touch Screen
  37
- Special Keys
  39
- Using the Thinkpad Pointing Device
  42
- Power Management
  43
  - Checking the Battery Status
    43
  - Using the Ac Power Adapter
    44
  - Charging the Battery
    45
  - Maximizing the Battery Life
    45
  - Managing the Battery Power
    45
  - Power-Saving Modes
    45
- Connecting to the Network
  46
  - Ethernet Connections
    46
  - Wireless Connections
    47
- Presentations and Multimedia
  51
- Using the Extend Desktop Function
  53
- Setting up a Presentation
  53
- Using the AMD Switchable Graphics Feature
  54
- Using Audio Features
  54
- Using the Camera
  55
- Using a Flash Media Card
  55
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

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- Accessibility and Comfort
  57
  - Ergonomic Information
    57
  - Comfort
    58
  - Accessibility Information
    58
- Traveling with Your Computer
  59
  - Travel Tips
    59
  - Travel Accessories
    60
Chapter 4. Security

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- Attaching a Mechanical Lock
  61
- Using Passwords
  61
  - Typing Passwords
    61
  - Power-On Password
    62
  - Supervisor Password
    62
  - Hard Disk Passwords
    64
- Hard Disk Security
  66
- Setting the Security Chip
  67
- Using the Fingerprint Reader
  68
- Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive, Solid-State Drive, or Hybrid Drive
  70
- Using Firewalls
  70
- Protecting Data against Viruses
  70
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

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- Recovery Overview for the Windows 7 Operating System
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- Recovery Overview for the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Operating Systems
  78
Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

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Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

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- Finding Thinkpad Options
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- Thinkpad Onelink Dock
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- Thinkpad Onelink Pro Dock
  96
Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

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- Installing a New Operating System
  99
  - Installing the Windows 7 Operating System
    99
  - Installing the Windows 8 Operating System or the Windows 8.1 Operating System
    100
- Installing Device Drivers
  101
- Using the Thinkpad Setup Program
  101
  - Main Menu
    102
  - Config Menu
    102
  - Date and Time Menu
    105
  - Security Menu
    106
  - Startup Menu
    110
  - Restart Menu
    112
  - Updating the UEFI BIOS
    112
- Using System Management
  112
  - Setting Management Features
    113
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

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- Diagnosing Problems
  121
- Troubleshooting
  121
  - Computer Stops Responding
    121
  - Spills on the Keyboard
    122
  - Error Messages
    122
  - Errors Without Messages
    124
  - Beep Errors
    125
  - Memory Module Problems
    125
  - Networking Problems
    126
  - Problems with the Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
    127
  - Problems with the Display and Multimedia Devices
    128
    
    External Monitor Problems
    129
    
    Audio Problems
    132
  - Fingerprint Reader Problems
    133
  - Battery and Power Problems
    133
    
    Power Problems
    134
    
    A Power Button Problem
    135
  - Problems with Drives and Other Storage Devices
    136
  - A Software Problem
    137
  - Problems with Ports and Connectors
    137
Chapter 11. Getting Support

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- Before You Contact Lenovo
  139
- Getting Help and Service
  139
  - Using Diagnostic Programs
    140
  - Lenovo Support Web Site
    140
  - Calling Lenovo
    140
- Purchasing Additional Services
  141
Appendix A. Regulatory Information

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Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

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- European Union Rohs
  153
- China Rohs
  154
- Turkish Rohs
  154
- Ukraine Rohs
  155
- India Rohs
  155
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information

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Appendix E. Notices

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- Trademarks
  160

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ThinkPad S540 User Manual (162 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Chapter 3. You and Your Computer

Chapter 4. Security

Chapter 5. Recovery Overview

Chapter 6. Replacing Devices

Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer

Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration

Chapter 9. Preventing Problems

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Chapter 11. Getting Support

Appendix A. Regulatory Information

Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements

Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)

Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information

Appendix E. Notices

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