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  • Page 1 Lenovo 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 Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo S40 20429, 80GQ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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. Troubleshooting ..............31 Frequently asked questions ..................31 Troubleshooting ......................34 Trademarks.................... 39...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attention: •...
  • Page 8 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 9: 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 29. 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 10: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

  • Page 11: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status For details, see “System status indicators”...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.

  • Page 14: Using Ac 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 15 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 16: 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 17: Hotkeys

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The hotkeys are located in the first row of the keyboard.
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 20 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 21 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 22: 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 23: System Status Indicators

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status.
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 26: The Charms

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29 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 30 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: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39 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: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems •...
  • Page 41 • 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 42 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC The computer does not return from sleep mode and adapter to the computer, then press any key or the the computer does not power button. work. •...
  • Page 43 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is turned - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power respond. button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.

  • Page 45: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks 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...
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