Lenovo W540- User Manual

Lenovo W540

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Contents
  • Page 4 – ii
  • Page 5 – iii
  • Page 6 – iv
  • Page 7 – Read this first; Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates.; Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter.; Prevent your computer from getting wet.
  • Page 8 – Protect your computer and data when moving it.; Handle your computer gently.; Important safety information
  • Page 9 – Conditions that require immediate action; Safety guidelines; Service and upgrades; vii
  • Page 10 – Power cords and power adapters; DANGER
  • Page 11 – Power supply statement
  • Page 14 – Electrical current safety information
  • Page 15 – Laser compliance statement; might result in hazardous radiation exposure.; Using headphones or earphones; xiii
  • Page 16 – Additional safety information; Plastic bag notice; xiv
  • Page 17 – Chapter 1. Product overview; Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
  • Page 19 – Serial Ultrabay Enhanced bay
  • Page 20 – Mini DisplayPort connector
  • Page 22 – Bottom view; Battery pack
  • Page 23 – Rear view; Ethernet connector; ac power connector; Status indicators
  • Page 25 – Color-sensor indicator; Locating important product information
  • Page 26 – Certificate of Authenticity
  • Page 29 – Specifications; Size; Operating environment
  • Page 30 – Start
  • Page 31 – Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
  • Page 32 – Search
  • Page 33 – Lenovo programs overview
  • Page 35 – Chapter 2. Using your computer; Registering your computer; Registration; Frequently asked questions
  • Page 37 – Special keys
  • Page 39 – Using the ThinkPad pointing device
  • Page 40 – Power management
  • Page 44 – Handling the battery
  • Page 46 – Using the wireless LAN connection; off
  • Page 47 – Using the wireless WAN connection; Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
  • Page 48 – Using the Bluetooth connection
  • Page 49 – Using the NFC connection; Presentations and multimedia; Using an external monitor
  • Page 51 – Using a DVI monitor
  • Page 52 – Using the Mini DisplayPort connector; Setting up a presentation
  • Page 54 – Using the color sensor; Using audio features
  • Page 55 – Using the camera
  • Page 56 – MultiBurner drive; Using an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card; Hardware and Sound
  • Page 57 – Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card; Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
  • Page 59 – Chapter 3. You and your computer; Accessibility and comfort; General posture
  • Page 60 – What if you are traveling?; Comfort
  • Page 61 – Assistive technologies; Ease of Access; Screen reader technologies; Traveling with your computer; Travel tips on airplanes; Travel accessories
  • Page 63 – Security
  • Page 64 – Supervisor password
  • Page 65 – Hard disk passwords
  • Page 67 – Hard disk security
  • Page 68 – Setting the security chip
  • Page 69 – Using the fingerprint reader
  • Page 71 – Indicator behavior of the fingerprint reader; Setting the fingerprint reader; Predesktop Authentication:
  • Page 73 – Using firewalls
  • Page 75 – Chapter 5. Recovery overview; Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system; Creating and using a recovery media; Creating recovery media
  • Page 76 – Performing backup and recovery operations
  • Page 77 – Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
  • Page 78 – Creating and using a rescue medium
  • Page 79 – Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers; Reinstalling preinstalled programs; Solving recovery problems
  • Page 80 – Refreshing your computer; Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
  • Page 81 – Using the advanced startup options
  • Page 82 – Creating and using recovery media
  • Page 83 – Troubleshoot; Reset your
  • Page 85 – Chapter 6. Replacing devices; Static electricity prevention
  • Page 87 – Installing or replacing the SIM card
  • Page 88 – Replacing the Ultrabay device
  • Page 91 – Replacing a memory module
  • Page 93 – Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
  • Page 96 – Replacing a wireless LAN card
  • Page 99 – Replacing a wireless WAN card; Prerequisites for replacing or installing the wireless WAN card
  • Page 103 – Replacing the coin-cell battery
  • Page 105 – Replacing the keyboard
  • Page 107 – Installing the new keyboard
  • Page 111 – Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer; Finding ThinkPad options
  • Page 112 – ThinkPad Basic Dock
  • Page 113 – ThinkPad Pro Dock
  • Page 115 – ThinkPad Ultra Dock
  • Page 116 – Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 117 – Detaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 118 – Connecting external displays to a docking station
  • Page 119 – Security features
  • Page 121 – Chapter 8. Advanced configuration; Installing a new operating system; Startup
  • Page 122 – Installing the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Page 123 – Installing device drivers
  • Page 130 – Date and Time menu; System Date; Security menu
  • Page 136 – Startup menu
  • Page 137 – Boot; boldface
  • Page 139 – Using system management; Desktop Management Interface; Setting management features
  • Page 141 – Chapter 9. Preventing problems; General tips for preventing problems
  • Page 142 – Making sure device drivers are current; Getting the latest drivers from the Web site; Getting the latest drivers using System Update
  • Page 143 – Taking care of your computer; Be careful about where and how you work
  • Page 144 – Cleaning the cover of your computer
  • Page 147 – Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems; Diagnosing problems
  • Page 148 – Spills on the keyboard; If you spill something on your computer:; Error messages; Message
  • Page 150 – Errors without messages
  • Page 151 – Beep errors; Memory module problems; Networking problems; Ethernet problems; Problem; Solution
  • Page 152 – A wireless LAN problem
  • Page 153 – Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices; ThinkPad pointing device problems
  • Page 154 – Problems with the display and multimedia devices; Computer screen problems
  • Page 155 – External monitor problems
  • Page 156 – Audio problems
  • Page 157 – Fingerprint reader problems
  • Page 158 – Battery and power problems; Battery problems
  • Page 159 – A power button problem; Boot problems
  • Page 160 – Problems with drives and other storage devices; Hard disk drive problems
  • Page 162 – A USB problem
  • Page 163 – Chapter 11. Getting support; Before you contact Lenovo; Getting help and service
  • Page 165 – Telephone numbers; Purchasing additional services
  • Page 167 – Appendix A. Regulatory information; Wireless related information; Wireless interoperability
  • Page 168 – Usage environment and your health; Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas; Type 1: Antenna location
  • Page 169 – Type 2: Antenna location; Locating wireless regulatory notices; Export classification notice
  • Page 170 – Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement; German Class B compliance statement; Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:
  • Page 173 – Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements; Important WEEE information; Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
  • Page 174 – Recycling information for Brazil; Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil; Battery recycling information for the European Union
  • Page 175 – Battery recycling information for Taiwan
  • Page 177 – Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
  • Page 180 – Trademarks
  • Page 182 – Ukraine RoHS
  • Page 183 – Appendix F. Eurasian compliance mark
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Summary

Page 3 - Contents

Contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . vi Conditions that require immediate action . . vii Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Locating computer controls, connectors, andindicators . ...

Page 4 - ii

Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . 63 Recovery overview for the Windows 8 andWindows 8.1 operating systems . . . . . . . . 64 Refreshing your computer . . . . . . . . 64 Resetting your computer to the factory defaultsettings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using the advanced startup options...

Page 5 - iii

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 155 Japan compliance statement for productswhich connect to the power mains withrated current less than or equal to 20 A perphase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Lenovo product service information forTaiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Appendix ...

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