Lenovo 81ND00HDMB User manual

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 Series
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 33
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (December 2018)
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Contents
About this documentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started ith Windo s 10 . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windo s account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windo s user interface . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Windo s label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17
Manage po er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 17
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 17
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 17
Set po er button behaviors . . . . . . . . 17
Set the po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . . 18
Use an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set administrator pass ord . . . . . . . . 21
Change or remove administrator pass ord . . 21
Set user pass ord . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enable po er-on pass ord . . . . . . . . 22
Set hard disk pass ord . . . . . . . . . . 22
Change or remove hard disk pass ord . . . . 23
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 23
Use fire alls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 23
Chapter 5. Configure ad anced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 25
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 25
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . 25
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 25
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 26
Enable/Disable hotkey mode . . . . . . . . 26
Enable/Disable al ays-on . . . . . . . . . 26
Update UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 27
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windo s automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 27
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 27
Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 29
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 29
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 31
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 31
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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About this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• This documentation applies to models listed in the follo ing table. Depending on the model, some
optional accessories, features, and soft are programs might not be available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems, some user interface instructions might not be applicable
to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
support.lenovo.com.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windo s® operating system through Windo s Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
Model name Machine type
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL 81ND
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL Touch 81QX
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
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1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.
2. Camera
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically hen you enable the camera-required
feature from the app.
3. Shutter Slide the shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your
privacy.
4. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
5. Screen Displays text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi-touch function.
See “Use the multi-touch screen (for selected models)” on page 12.
6. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
antennas
Send and receive radio aves for the ireless LAN/Bluetooth module.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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Base
3
2
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2
4
1.Po er button ( ith po er
indicator)
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select Shut
down.
The indicator on the po er button sho s the system status of your computer.
• Solid white/Solid amber: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
2. Speakers Produce sound.
3. Fingerprint reader* Log in to your computer ith enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint reader (for
selected models)” on page 23.
4. Touchpad Performs finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
* for selected models
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Left
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1. Po er connector Connects to ac po er through an ac po er adapter.
2. Battery/Charging indicator
This indicator sho s hether the ac po er is connected to the computer.
• White: connected to ac po er (battery po er 91% -100%)
• Amber: connected to ac po er (battery po er 0% -90%)
• Off: not connected to ac po er
3. HDMI™ connector Connects to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
4. USB-C™ connector
• Transfers data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connects to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality. To purchase
USB-C accessories, go to https:// .lenovo.com/accessories.
Note: When the battery po er is belo 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not ork correctly.
5. Audio connector
Connects headphones or a headset ith a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen
to the sound from the computer.
Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.
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Right
21 3 4 5
1. Po er indicator
The indicator sho s the system status of your computer.
• Solid white/Solid amber: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
2. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to open Novo Button Menu.
3. SD-card slot Supported cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card
Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable media
(CPRM) feature for the SD card.
See “Use an SD card” on page 18.
4. USB 3.0 connector Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
5. Al ays On USB 3.0
connector
To charge the USB-compatible devices hen your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in
hibernation mode, enable the Al ays On USB feature on your computer. See “Enable/
Disable al ays-on” on page 26.
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Features and specifications
Dimensions
• Width: 323 mm (12.72 inches)
• Depth: 227 mm (8.94 inches)
• Thickness: 15.9 mm (0.63 inches)
Power source (ac po er
adapter)
• Sine- ave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac po er adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Battery pack • 45 Wh/50 Wh
• 4 cells
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button
and then click System.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4)
Storage de ice M.2 PCIE solid-state drive
Display
• Display size: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
Keyboard • Function keys
• Six-ro keyboard ( ith backlight*)
Connectors and slots
• ac po er connector
• Audio connector
• T o USB 3.0 connectors (including one Al ays On USB 3.0)
• USB-C connector
• HDMI connector
• SD-card slot
Security features • Fingerprint reader*
• Pass ord
Wireless features • Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
Others • Camera
• Microphones
* for selected models
Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment.
Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lo er than the rated capacity (see product
label).
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
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rate using the various USB connectors on this device ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo for each corresponding device.
USB de ice Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windo s 10 and start orking ith it right a ay. For more information about Windo s
10, see the Windo s help information.
Windows account
To use the Windo s operating system, a user account is required. It can either be a Windo s user account
or a Microsoft account.
Windows user account
When you start Windo s for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windo s user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the follo ing:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other people.
2. Follo the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft account
You can also log in to the Windo s operating system ith a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https://signup.live.com and follo the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windo s-based devices.
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Windows user interface
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2
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1. Account
Changes account settings, locks the computer, or signs out from the current
account.
2. Settings Launch Settings.
3. Power Shuts do n, restarts, or puts the computer into sleep.
4. Start button Opens the Start menu.
5. Windows Search
Type hat you are looking for in the search box and get search results from
your computer and the Web.
6. Task View Displays all opened apps and s itches among them.
7. Windows notification area Displays notifications and status of some features.
8. Battery status icon Displays po er status and changes battery or po er settings. When your
computer is not connected to ac po er, the icon changes to .
9. Network icon Connects to an available ireless net ork and displays the net ork status.
10. Action center Displays the latest notifications from apps and provides quick access to some
features.
Open the Start menu
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windo s logo key on the keyboard.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
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• Use Windo s Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you ant to launch.
• Use Windo s Search.
Windows label
Your computer might have a Windo s 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the
follo ing factors:
• Your geographic location
• Edition of Windo s 10 that is preinstalled
Go to https:// .microsoft.com/en-us/ho totell/Hard are.aspx for illustrations of the various types of
Genuine Microsoft labels.
• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models
preinstalled ith any version of Windo s 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed
for Windo s 10 Pro.
The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windo s version is not
genuine. For details on ho to tell hether your preinstalled Windo s product is genuine, refer to the
information provided by Microsoft at:
https:// .microsoft.com/en-us/ho totell/default.aspx
There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windo s version for hich the computer is
licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firm are. Whenever a Windo s 10 product is
installed, the installation program checks the computer firm are for a valid, matching Product ID to complete
the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windo s version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windo s 10 Pro
license do ngrade rights.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
Your computer helps you connect to the orld through a ireless net ork.
1. Click the net ork icon in the Windo s notification area. A list of available ireless net orks is displayed.
2. Select a net ork to connect to. Provide required information if needed.
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Use Leno o Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer ith
automated updates and fixes, configure hard are settings, and get personalized support.
Access Leno o Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Leno o Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.
To do nload the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience ith your
computer.
Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• System Update
Do nload and install firm are and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date. You can configure
the options to install updates automatically hen available.
• Hardware Settings
Configure intelligent settings of the follo ing hard are to make your computer smarter to use:
– Al ays On USB
– Battery
– Camera
– Computer display
– Keyboard
– Microphones
– Speakers
– Touchpad
• Health & Support
Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:
– Scan the computer hard are and diagnose hard are problems.
– Look up computer arranty status (online).
– Access User Guide.
– Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.
• Security Ad isor
Make sure that your computer is al ays staying protected and safe.
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Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ays to navigate the screen.
Hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed ith icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination ith the Fn key to access certain Windo s functions or settings quickly. The functions of
hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey Function
Mutes/Unmutes the computer.
If you mute the computer and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted hen
you turn on your computer.
/ Decreases/Increases volume.
Enables/Disables the microphones.
Refreshes the current indo .
Enables/Disables the touchpad.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Enables/Disables the camera.
Locks the current user account.
Manages external displays.
/ Decreases/Increases display brightness.
Turns on/off or adjusts the brightness of the keyboard backlight.
Note: This hotkey must be used ith the Fn key.
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys ith functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes ho hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
Hotkey mode setting How to use hotkeys How to use function keys
Disabled Hold do n the Fn key and press one
of the hotkeys.
Press the function keys directly.
Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold do n the Fn key and press one
of the function keys.
Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys ith function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They
should al ays be used ith the Fn key.
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Use the multi-touch screen (for selected models)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen ith simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an
app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an
app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an
action such as Copy, Sa e,
and Delete, depending on the
app.
Tap twice quickly
Open an app or item from the
desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists,
pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location
you want
Move an object.
Mo e two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
Mo e two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
Swipe in from the right edge
Open the action center to see your
notifications and quick actions.
Swipe in from the left edge
Vie all your open indo s in
task vie .
Swipe downwards shortly from
the top edge (for full-screened
app)
Sho a hidden title bar.
Tips
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered ith a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, hich might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
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• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Use multimedia
Use your computer for business or entertainment ith the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio
features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).
Use audio
To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset ith a 3.5-mm (0.14-
inch) and 4-pole plug to the audio connector.
Change the sound settings
1. Go to Control Panel and vie by category.
2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
Use the camera
You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on
hen the camera is activated.
To take photos or record a video:
1. Open the Start menu and click Camera.
2. To take a photo, click the camera icon . If you ant to record video, click the video icon .
If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically hen you enable the camera-required feature.
To configure the camera settings:
1. Open the Start menu and then click Leno o Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.
2. Locate the Camera section and then follo the on-screen instructions.
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Connect to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your orkspace.
Connect to a wired display
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the HDMI
connector.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings ➙ Detect.
Supported resolution
The follo ing table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.
Connect the external display to Supported resolution
the HDMI connector Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz
Connect a wireless display
To use a ireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast®)
• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ De ices ➙ Bluetooth & other de ices ➙ Add
Bluetooth or other de ice. In the Add a device indo , click Wireless display or dock. Then follo the
on-screen instructions.
• Click the action center icon in the Windo s notification area and click Connect. Select the ireless
display and follo the on-screen instructions.
Set the display mode
Press and then select a display mode of your preference.
• PC screen only: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or
Disconnect projector.
• Duplicate: Displays the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.
• Extend: Extends the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and
move items bet een the t o displays.
• Second screen only: Displays the video output only on an external display.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.
If you sho programs using DirectDra or Direct3D® in full-screen mode, only the main display sho s the
video output.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you ant to configure.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
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