S431 Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 20AX
- 7 Read this first
- 8 Important safety information
- 9 Conditions that require immediate action
- 9 Safety guidelines
- 17 Chapter 1. Product overview
- 17 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators
- 17 Front view
- 19 Right-side view
- 20 Left-side view
- 22 Bottom view
- 23 Status indicators
- 24 Locating important product information
- 24 Machine type and model label
- 24 FCC ID and IC Certification number label
- 25 Certificate of Authenticity label
- 26 Features
- 27 Specifications
- 28 Operating environment
- 28 Lenovo programs
- 28 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
- 30 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
- 30 Lenovo programs overview
- 33 Chapter 2. Using your computer
- 33 Registering your computer
- 33 Frequently asked questions
- 35 Using the multi-touch screen
- 37 Special keys
- 39 Using the ThinkPad pointing device
- 41 Power management
- 41 Checking the battery status
- 41 Using the ac power adapter
- 42 Charging the battery
- 42 Maximizing the battery life
- 42 Managing the battery power
- 43 Power-saving modes
- 45 Connecting to the network
- 45 Ethernet connections
- 45 Wireless connections
- 48 Attaching an external monitor
- 49 Changing display settings
- 50 Using the Extend desktop function
- 50 Setting up a presentation
- 51 Using the AMD Switchable Graphics feature
- 51 Using audio features
- 52 Using the integrated camera
- 52 Using a media card
- 52 Inserting a media card
- 53 Removing a media card
- 55 Chapter 3. You and your computer
- 55 Accessibility and comfort
- 55 Ergonomic information
- 56 Comfort
- 56 Accessibility information
- 57 Traveling with your computer
- 57 Travel tips
- 58 Travel accessories
- 59 Chapter 4. Security
- 59 Attaching a mechanical lock
- 59 Using passwords
- 59 Passwords and sleep mode
- 59 Typing passwords
- 60 Power-on password
- 60 Hard disk passwords
- 62 Supervisor password
- 64 Hard disk security
- 65 Setting the security chip
- 66 Using the fingerprint reader
- 68 Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive
- 68 Using firewalls
- 69 Protecting data against viruses
- 71 Chapter 5. Recovery overview
- 71 Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system
- 71 Creating and using a recovery media
- 72 Performing backup and recovery operations
- 73 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
- 74 Creating and using a rescue medium
- 75 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
- 75 Solving recovery problems
- 76 Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system
- 76 Refreshing your computer
- 76 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
- 76 Advanced startup options
- 79 Chapter 6. Replacing devices
- 79 Static electricity prevention
- 79 Disabling the built-in battery
- 80 Replacing the base cover assembly
- 81 Replacing the hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive
- 83 Replacing a memory module
- 84 Replacing a Mini PCI ExpressCard for wireless LAN connection
- 86 Replacing the backup battery
- 89 Chapter 7. Advanced configuration
- 89 Installing a new operating system
- 89 Before you begin
- 90 Installing the Windows 7 operating system
- 91 Installing the Windows 8 operating system
- 91 Installing device drivers
- 91 Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
- 92 Installing the driver for USB 3.0 (for Windows 7)
- 92 Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 (for Windows 7)
- 92 Installing other drivers and software (for Windows 7)
- 93 ThinkPad Setup
- 93 Main menu
- 94 Config menu
- 98 Date/Time menu
- 98 Security menu
- 101 Startup menu
- 103 Restart menu
- 104 Updating your system UEFI BIOS
- 104 Using system management
- 104 System management
- 105 Setting management features
- 107 Chapter 8. Preventing problems
- 107 General tips for preventing problems
- 108 Making sure device drivers are current
- 109 Taking care of your computer
- 110 Cleaning the cover of your computer
- 113 Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems
- 113 Diagnosing problems
- 113 Troubleshooting
- 113 Computer stops responding
- 114 Spills on the keyboard
- 114 Error messages
- 116 Errors without messages
- 117 Beep errors
- 118 Memory module problems
- 118 Networking problems
- 120 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices
- 120 Problems with the display and multimedia devices
- 125 Fingerprint reader problems
- 126 Battery and power problems
- 128 Problems with drives and other storage devices
- 129 A software problem
- 129 Problems with ports and connectors
- 131 Chapter 10. Getting support
- 131 Before you contact Lenovo
- 131 Getting help and service
- 132 Using diagnostic programs
- 132 Lenovo Support Web site
- 132 Calling Lenovo
- 133 Finding ThinkPad options
- 133 Purchasing additional services
- 135 Appendix A. Regulatory information
- 135 Wireless related information
- 136 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas
- 137 Locating wireless regulatory notices
- 137 Certification related information
- 137 Export classification notice
- 137 Electronic emission notices
- 137 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
- 138 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
- 138 European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
- 138 German Class B compliance statement
- 139 Korea Class B compliance statement
- 139 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement
- 139 Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase
- 139 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
- 139 Eurasian compliance mark
- 141 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements
- 141 Important WEEE information
- 141 Japan recycling statements
- 142 Recycling information for Brazil
- 142 Battery recycling information for the European Union
- 143 Battery recycling information for Taiwan
- 143 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
- 143 Recycling information for China
- 145 Appendix C. ENERGY STAR model information
- 147 Appendix D. Notices
- 148 Trademarks
- 149 Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
- 149 European Union RoHS
- 150 China RoHS
- 150 Turkish RoHS
- 151 Ukraine RoHS
- 151 India RoHS