Lenovo X240s- User Manual

Lenovo X240s

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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 – Using headphones or earphones; xiii
  • Page 16 – Additional safety information; xiv
  • Page 17 – Chapter 1. Product overview; Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
  • Page 19 – Combo audio connector
  • Page 21 – Power connector
  • Page 22 – Mini DisplayPort connector; Bottom view; Emergency reset hole; Status indicators
  • Page 24 – Fn Lock indicator; Locating important product information
  • Page 25 – Certificate of Authenticity information
  • Page 27 – Specifications
  • Page 28 – Battery life; Operating environment; Lenovo programs; Start
  • Page 29 – Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
  • Page 30 – Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system; Search
  • Page 31 – Lenovo program overview
  • Page 33 – Chapter 2. Using your computer; Registering your computer; Registration; Frequently asked questions; Can I get my user guide in another language?
  • Page 35 – Using the multi-touch screen
  • Page 37 – Special keys
  • Page 39 – Windows key; Using the ThinkPad pointing device
  • Page 41 – Replacing the cap; Power management; Battery
  • Page 42 – Using the ac power adapter; Connecting the ac power adapter; Charging the batteries
  • Page 43 – Managing the battery power
  • Page 44 – Using the wireless LAN connection
  • Page 46 – Using the wireless WAN connection; Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
  • Page 47 – Using the Bluetooth connection; Send To; Using the NFC connection
  • Page 48 – Using an external monitor
  • Page 49 – Using a DVI monitor
  • Page 50 – Using the mini DisplayPort connector; Setting up a presentation
  • Page 51 – Using dual displays
  • Page 52 – Using audio features; Hardware and Sound; Using the camera; Camera
  • Page 53 – Using a flash media card or a smart card
  • Page 54 – Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
  • Page 55 – Chapter 3. You and your computer; Accessibility and comfort; General posture
  • Page 56 – What if you are traveling?; Comfort
  • Page 57 – Assistive technologies; Ease of Access; Screen-reader technologies; Traveling with your computer; Travel tips on airplanes
  • Page 58 – Travel accessories
  • Page 59 – Security
  • Page 60 – Supervisor password
  • Page 61 – Hard disk passwords
  • Page 63 – Hard disk security
  • Page 64 – Setting the security chip
  • Page 65 – Using the fingerprint reader
  • Page 66 – Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader
  • Page 67 – Indicator behavior of the fingerprint reader; Setting the fingerprint reader; Predesktop Authentication:
  • Page 69 – Using firewalls
  • Page 71 – Chapter 5. Recovery overview; Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system; Creating and using recovery media; Creating recovery media
  • Page 72 – Performing backup and recovery operations
  • Page 73 – Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
  • Page 74 – Creating and using a rescue medium
  • Page 75 – Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers; Reinstalling preinstalled programs
  • Page 76 – Settings; Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
  • Page 79 – Chapter 6. Replacing devices; Static electricity prevention; Config
  • Page 80 – Installing or replacing the SIM card
  • Page 81 – Replacing the battery pack
  • Page 83 – Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive
  • Page 87 – Replacing a memory module
  • Page 89 – Replacing an M.2 wireless LAN card
  • Page 92 – Replacing an M.2 wireless WAN card
  • Page 97 – Chapter 7. Enhancing your computer; Finding ThinkPad options
  • Page 98 – ThinkPad Basic Dock
  • Page 99 – ThinkPad Pro Dock
  • Page 101 – ThinkPad Ultra Dock
  • Page 102 – Attaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 103 – Detaching a ThinkPad docking station
  • Page 104 – Connecting external displays to a docking station
  • Page 105 – Security features
  • Page 107 – Chapter 8. Advanced configuration; Installing a new operating system; Startup
  • Page 108 – Installing the Windows 8 operating system
  • Page 109 – Installing device drivers
  • Page 115 – Date and Time menu; System Date; Security menu
  • Page 119 – Startup menu; Boot
  • Page 120 – boldface
  • Page 122 – Setting management features
  • Page 123 – Checking the requirements for flash updates
  • Page 125 – Chapter 9. Preventing problems; General tips for preventing problems
  • Page 126 – Making sure device drivers are current; Getting the latest drivers from the Web site; Getting the latest drivers using System Update
  • Page 127 – Taking care of your computer; Be careful about where and how you work
  • Page 128 – Cleaning the cover of your computer
  • Page 131 – Chapter 10. Troubleshooting computer problems; Diagnosing problems
  • Page 132 – Spills on the keyboard; Error messages
  • Page 133 – Errors without messages
  • Page 134 – Beep errors
  • Page 135 – Ethernet problems
  • Page 137 – Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices; TrackPoint pointing device problems; Problems with the display and multimedia devices
  • Page 138 – Computer screen problems
  • Page 139 – External monitor problems
  • Page 140 – Audio problems
  • Page 141 – Fingerprint reader problems; Battery problems
  • Page 144 – Problems with drives and other storage devices; Hard disk drive problems; A software problem
  • Page 145 – Problems with ports and connectors; A USB problem
  • Page 147 – Chapter 11. Getting support; Before you contact Lenovo; Getting help and service
  • Page 149 – Telephone numbers; Purchasing additional services
  • Page 151 – Appendix A. Regulatory Information; Locations of the UltraConnectTM wireless antennas; Wireless interoperability
  • Page 152 – Usage environment and your health
  • Page 153 – Locating wireless regulatory notices; Export classification notice
  • Page 154 – German Class B compliance statement; Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:
  • Page 157 – Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements; Important WEEE information; Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
  • Page 158 – Battery recycling information for Brazil; Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil; Battery recycling information for Taiwan
  • Page 159 – Battery recycling information for the European Union; Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
  • Page 162 – Ukraine RoHS
  • Page 163 – Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information
  • Page 166 – Trademarks
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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

Recovering your operating system if Windows8 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Creating and using recovery media . . . . . 61 Chapter 6. Replacing devices . . . . . 63 Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . 63 Disabling the built-in battery . . . . . . . . . 63 Installing or rep...

Page 5 - iii

Important WEEE information . . . . . . . . . 141 Recycling information for Japan . . . . . . . . 141 Battery recycling information for Brazil . . . . . 142 Battery recycling information for Taiwan . . . . . 142 Battery recycling information for the EuropeanUnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

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