Lenovo BS145-15IGM User manual

Lenovo IdeaPad S145 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 31
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (May 2019)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started ith Windo s 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s user interface . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windo s label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . 11
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set administrator pass ord . . . . . . . . 19
Change or remove administrator pass ord . . 19
Set user pass ord . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enable po er-on pass ord . . . . . . . . 20
Set hard disk pass ord . . . . . . . . . . 20
Change or remove hard disk pass ord . . . . 21
Use fire alls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 21
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 23
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 23
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . 23
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 23
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 24
Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windo s automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 25
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 25
Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 27
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 29
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 29
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix B. Accessi ility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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A out this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• 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.
• This documentation applies to the follo ing product models:
Model name Machine Type (MT)
Lenovo BS145-15IGM 81V9
Lenovo BS145-15IWL 81V8
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API 81UV
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST 81ST
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM 81MW, 81SB
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IKB 81VB
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IML 81N1
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL 81MU
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API 81UT, 81V7
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST 81N3, 81SA
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM 81MX, 81WT
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IKB 81VD
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IML 81N2
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL 81MV, 81S9
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
1. Microphone 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. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
4. 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.
5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos.
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Top
1. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
2. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
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Bottom
1. Ventilation slots The ventilation slots and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to
ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor.
2. Speakers Play sound.
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Left
1. ac po er connector Connect to the ac po er adapter.
2. Charging light Indicate hether the computer is connected to ac po er.
White: connected to ac po er (battery po er 91%–100%)
Am er: connected to ac po er (battery po er 1%–90%)
Off: not connected to ac po er
3. HDMITM connector Connect to devices ith HDMI input such as a TV or a display.
4. USB 2.0 connector Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
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5. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
6. Po er light Indicate the status of the computer.
White (solid on): The computer is on (battery po er 21%-100%).
White (fast blinking): The computer is on (battery po er 1%-20%).
White (slo blinking): The computer is in sleep mode.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
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Right
1. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start System Recovery or the BIOS
setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.
2. Audio connector
Connect headphones or a headset ith a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to listen
to the sound from the computer.
Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.
3. SD card slot Insert SD card for data access or storage.
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Features and specifications
Note: Specifications might change ithout notice. Some specifications are model specific and might not
apply to the model that you purchased.
Dimensions
• Width:
– 14-inch models: 327.1 mm (12.87 inches)
– 15-inch models: 362.2 mm (14.25 inches)
• Depth:
– 14-inch models: 241 mm (9.48 inches)
– 15-inch models: 251.5 mm (9.90 inches)
• Thickness: Approximately 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)
Power source • 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 • 30 Wh / 35 Wh
• 2 cells
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory
• BS145-15IWL, S145-14API, S145-14IKB, S145-14IML, S145-14IWL, S145-
15API, S145-15IKB, S145-15IML, and S145-15IWL models:
– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module
(SODIMM)
– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) on board
• BS145-15IGM, S145-14AST, S145-14IGM, S145-15AST, and S145-15IGM
models:
– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module
(SODIMM)
Storage device
• 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height hard disk drive
• M.2 PCIe/SATA solid state drive
• 2.5-inch SATA solid state drive
• M.2 Intel® Optane™ memory (only supported on BS145-15IWL, S145-14IKB,
S145-14IML, S145-14IWL, S145-15IKB, S145-15IML, and S145-15IWL
models)
Display
• Display size:
– 14-inch models: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
– 15-inch models: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution:
– 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD
– 1366 x 768 pixels HD
Key oard
• Function keys
• Six-ro keyboard
• Numeric keypad (for 15-inch model only)
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Connectors and slots
• ac po er connector
• Audio connector
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
• HDMI connector
• SD card slot
Security features • Pass ord
Wireless features • Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
Others
• Camera
• Microphone
• Stereo speakers
• Novo button
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
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 device Data rate (G it/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
1. Account Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Settings Launch Settings.
3. Power Shut do n, restart, or put the computer into sleep.
4. Start utton Open 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 Display all opened apps and s itch among them.
7. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
8. Battery status icon Display po er status and change battery or po er settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac po er, the icon changes to .
9. Network icon Connect to an available ireless net ork and display the net ork status. When
connected to a ired net ork, the icon changes to .
10. Action center Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start menu
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windo s logo key on the keyboard.
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Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windo s Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you ant to launch.
• Use Windo s Search.
Windows la el
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 networks
Your computer helps you connect to the orld through a ired or ireless net ork.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
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. Provide required information if needed.
Use Lenovo Vantage
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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 Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Lenovo 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:
– Battery
– Camera
– Computer display
– Keyboard
– Microphone
– Speakers
– Touchpad
• Health & Support
Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:
– Scan the computer hard are and diagnose the hard are problems.
– Look up computer arranty status (online).
– Access User Guide.
– Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.
• Lenovo Wi-Fi Security
Protect your computer from malicious Wi-Fi net orks.
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.
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Hotkey Function
Mute/Unmute sound.
Decrease system volume.
Increase system volume.
Enable/Disable the integrated microphone.
Refresh page.
Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Turn on/off airplane mode.
Enable/Disable the integrated camera.
Lock/Unlock the LCD screen.
Enable the external projector or dangle the external display.
Decrease display brightness.
Increase display brightness.
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.
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).
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Use audio
To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset ith a 3.5-mm (0.14-
inch), 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.
Protect your hearing
Smart audio helps protect against hearing loss. The feature limits the computer’s maximum volume to 130
mV hen a headset or headphone is connected. To change the setting:
1. Go to Control Panel and vie by large icons.
2. Click SmartAudio. In the indo displayed, click the Disa le Headphone Limiter icon. Then follo the
on-screen instructions.
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 to s itch to
video mode.
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 Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.
2. Locate the Camera section and then follo the on-screen instructions.
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.
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