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    Lenovo User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    • To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals. First Edition (March 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure
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    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 MT 20429, 80GQ
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    indicators 17 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 19 Configuring the operating system for 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
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view a b c d e f 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.
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera b Wireless module antennas Use the camera for video communication. The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. d Power button
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    cd e a 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. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure
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    "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 13. b Combo audio jack Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. c USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 14. d AC power adapter Connect
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view a System status indicators a For details, see "System status indicators" on page 17. 5
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view a b cd a Battery latch manual b Louvers c Battery latch spring loaded d Battery pack e Speakers e The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. The spring-loaded
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use „ Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. „ Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using
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    pack 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 sure the computer has been shut down. 8
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    . 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. • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad d a bc a Touchpad b Left-click area c Right-click area To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a
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    . : Refresh desktop or Web pages. : Enable/disable Airplane mode. : Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Close active window or program. : Enable/Disable the touchpad. : Display all currently active apps. : Open the interface for changing display devices. : Decrease display
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    utility. 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
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    • Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card into the the memory card, disable it via Windows Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media utility to avoid data corruption. 13
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    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. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically
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    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
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons a „ Novo button a • 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. 16
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. a Power status indicator b Battery status indicator a b 17
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics No. Symbol Indicator Indicator status Meaning a Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. b Battery On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge. Solid amber The
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    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
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    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 settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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. 24
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    Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the . To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 25
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    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. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press F1 or Fn + F1 (depending on your
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    without wiring. Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeed network access to
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    of the networking cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b. a b a „ Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 28
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    process may take a while. • The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. „ Restoring You can choose to restore the system Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    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 OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 30
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    find the installation program there, download it from Lenovo consumer support Website. Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware devices that you need on the
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    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting „ 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? If you can start
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    , 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. 33
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    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears blank, have the computer serviced. When I 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
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    Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • 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 Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If
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    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting The computer does not problem "The screen is unreadable or distorted." - Press F9 ( ) to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. The screen is unreadable or distorted. • Make sure that: - The display device driver correctly, have the computer serviced. 36
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    charged Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the battery. protector; then turn on the computer again. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the UEFI correctly. 37
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    Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. The computer does not start from a 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,
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    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 marks of others
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    en-US Rev. AA00 ©Lenovo China 2014
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