Lenovo IdeaPad S340 Series User manual

Lenovo IdeaPad S340
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 29
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (July 2019)
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Contents
About this documentation iii
Chapter 1 Meet your computer 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2 Get started with your
computer 9
Get started ith Windo s 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s user interface . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 12
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forget a Wi-Fi net ork . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turn on or off airplane mode . . . . . . . . 12
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multi-touch gestures . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Set po er button behavior. . . . . . . . . 17
Change or create a po er plan . . . . . . . 17
Set performance mode . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 18
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 18
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 18
Change startup sequence . . . . . . . . . 18
Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enable or disable al ays-on . . . . . . . . 18
Set pass ords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 19
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set administrator pass ord . . . . . . . . 19
Change or remove administrator pass ord . . 20
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
Reset or restore Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windo s 10 recovery options . . . . . . . 21
Windo s System Restore . . . . . . . . . 22
Reset Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Create a recovery drive . . . . . . . . . . 22
Use a recovery drive to restore or reset
Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4 Help and support 25
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 25
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 27
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 27
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix A Important safety
information 29
Appendix B Accessibility and
ergonomic information 41
Appendix C Compliance
information 45
Appendix D Notices and
trademarks 59
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About 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 IdeaPad S340-14IML 81N9
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IML 81NA
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IMLTouch 81QL
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL 81VV
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IIL 81VW
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IILTouch 81WW
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Chapter 1 Meet your computer
Front
1. Camera Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start
menu.
Note: 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.
2. Camera cover slider Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy.
3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
4. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi-
touch function.
5. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.
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Base
14–inch models
1. 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.
2. Po er button ( ith po er button light) Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer in sleep
mode.
• On: the computer is turned on.
• Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode.
3. Keyboard Enter characters and interact ith programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for
changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
4. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
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15–inch models
1. 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.
2. Po er button ( ith po er button light) Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer in sleep
mode.
• On: the computer is turned on.
• Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode.
3. Keyboard Enter characters and interact ith programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes numeric keypad, hotkeys, and
function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
4. Numeric keypad Quickly input numbers.
5. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
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Left
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14/15 series – left vie
1. Po er connector Connect to po er ith the included po er cord and ac po er
adapter.
2. Charging light Indicate hether the computer is connected to ac po er.
• Solid hite: connected to ac po er; battery capacity 91% – 100%
• Solid amber: connected to ac po er; battery capacity 1% – 90%
• Off: not connected to ac po er
3. HDMITM connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such
as an HDTV.
4. USB-CTM connector (USB 3.1 Gen1) • Charge USB-C compatible devices ith the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 3 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your 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. Combo audio jack Connect headphones or headsets ith a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole
plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If
you use headsets, choose one ith a single plug.
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Right
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14/15 series – right vie
1. Po er indicator Indicate the system status of the computer.
• On: the computer is turned on.
• Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode.
2. Novo hole When the computer is off, press this button to start System Recovery
or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot 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.
4. USB 3.0 Type-A connector Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB
mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
5. USB 3.0 Type-A connector (al ays-on) The al ays-on connector can charge external devices hen the
computer is turned off, in sleep or hibernation mode.
Note: The al ays-on function can be turned on or off in one or more
of the follo ing soft are:
Lenovo Vantage
Lenovo PC Manager
UEFI/BIOS Setup utility
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Bottom
1. Ventilation slots Dissipate heat.
2. Speakers Produce sound.
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Features and specifications
Dimensions • Width:
– 14–inch models: 322.7 mm (12.70 inches)
– 15–inch models: 358 mm (14.09 inches)
• Depth:
– 14–inch models: 230.5 mm (9.07 inches)
– 15–inch models: 245 mm (9.64 inches)
• Thickness : 17.9 mm (0.70 inches)
ac po er adapter 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Battery pack • 36 Wh / 52.5 Wh
• 3 cells
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click
the Start button and then select System.
Memory • Type: double data rate 4 (DDR4) synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM)
• Slot: 1
Storage device • 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height storage drive
• M.2 solid-state drive (SSD)
• Intel® Optane™ memory*
Screen • Display size: 355.6 mm (14 inches) or 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels full high definition (FHD),
1366 x 768 pixels high definition (HD)
• Multi-touch technology*
Keyboard • Hotkeys
• Keyboard backlight*
• Numeric keypad*
Connectors and slots • ac po er connector
• Combo audio jack
• T o USB 3.0 Type-A connectors (including one al ays-on)
• HDMI connector
• USB-C connector
• SD-card slot
• Novo hole
Wireless features • Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
* for selected models
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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 (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 20
Operating environment
Maximum altitude (without pressurization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
Temperature
• At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
– Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
• At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Maximum temperature hen operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)
Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lo er than 10°C (50°F).
Relative humidity
• Operating: 8% to 95% at et-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage: 5% to 95% at et-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
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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
You must create at least one account to use the Windo s operating system. It can be either a local account
or a Microsoft account.
Local accounts
A local account is created on a particular Windo s-enabled device and it can only be used on that device. It
is recommended that you set a pass ord for each local account to prevent unauthorized access to the
device.
Microsoft accounts
A Microsoft account is a user account that you use to sign in to Microsoft soft are and services. If you use
Microsoft services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, and Skype, you might already have
one. If you don't have it, you can create one for free.
There are t o main benefits of using a Microsoft account:
• Sign in only once. If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windo s 10, you don’t need to sign in again
to use OneDrive, Skype, Outlook.com, and other Microsoft services.
• Settings can be synced. If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to multiple Windo s-enabled
devices, certain Windo s settings can be synced among the devices.
Switch between a local and a Microsoft account
If you are using a local account to sign in to Windo s 10, you can s itch to use a Microsoft account instead.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts.
Step 2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
Step 3. If you already have a Microsoft account, enter the account name and pass ord to sign in.
Other ise, select Create one to create a ne Microsoft account.
Note: The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account on that
device.
If you ant to s itch back to use a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙
Sign in with a local account instead.
Add additional user accounts
Your user account must be of the “Administrator” type to add additional user accounts to Windo s.
Add additional user accounts if you need to share your computer ith family members or other people.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other users.
Step 2. Select either Add a family member or Add someone else to this PC.
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Note: By default, you are prompted to add Microsoft accounts. If you don’t kno the person’s
Microsoft account, select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information. Follo on-screen
instructions to create a Microsoft account for the person. Alternatively, select Add a user without a
Microsoft account to create a local account for the person.
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Windows user interface
1. Account Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Documents Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files.
3. Pictures Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut do n, restart, or put the computer into sleep.
6. Start button Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Type hat you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
8. Task View Display all opened apps and s itch among them.
9. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. 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 .
11. Network icon Connect to an available ireless net ork and display the net ork status.
12. 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.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windo s Search.
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Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you ant to launch.
• Use Windo s Search.
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager is soft are developed by Lenovo. Using the soft are, you can:
• Vie product information
• Vie arranty and support information
• Run hard are scan and diagnose problems
• Change hard are settings
• Update Windo s, drivers, and UEFI/BIOS
Lenovo Vantage or PC Manager may be pre-installed on your computer. To open it, enter the soft are name
in Windo s Search and select the matched result.
Note: If Lenovo Vantage is not pre-installed, you can do nload it from Microsoft Store.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
If your computer includes a ireless adapter, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi net orks.
Step 1. Click the net ork icon in the Windo s notification area. A list of nearby net orks is displayed.
Note: If no net ork is displayed, check hether the airplane mode is turned on.
Step 2. Select a net ork and click Connect. Provide security key if prompted.
Note: The net ork key is usually managed by the net ork administrator.
Forget a Wi-Fi network
Windo s saves a list of Wi-Fi net orks you have connected to, along ith their pass ords and other
settings. By doing this, your computer is automatically connected hen it is in the range of a previously
connected net ork. Ho ever, if the net ork pass ord has been changed, you need to forget the net ork in
order to enter the ne pass ord.
Step 1. Select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Click Manage known networks.
Step 3. Click the net ork name and click Forget.
Turn on or off airplane mode
Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn on or off all ireless communication of your computer. You may
need to turn it on hen boarding an airplane.
Step 1. Click the notification icon in the Windo s notification area.
Step 2. Click the airplane mode icon to turn it on or off.
Note: Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.
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Interact with your computer
Keyboard 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
Mute/Unmute sound
Decrease/Increase system volume
Enable/Disable the integrated microphone
Reload Web pages or refresh the screen
Enable/Disable the touchpad
Turn on/off airplane mode
Enable/Disable the integrated camera
Lock the screen
S itch display devices
Increase/Decrease screen 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.
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Multi-touch gestures
If your computer display supports multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen ith simple touch
gestures.
Note: Not all gestures are available on all apps.
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, Save, 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.
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