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Lenovo ThinkPad S431 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkPad S431
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Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Specifications

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GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
ProcessorIntel Core i3/i5/i7 (3rd Gen)
RAMUp to 8GB DDR3
Storage256 GB SSD
Display14 inches, 1366 x 768
Operating SystemWindows 8 Pro
Weight3.6 lbs
BatteryUp to 6 hours
Dimensions13.3 x 9.1 x 0.83 inches
PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45, 4-in-1 card reader, headphone/microphone combo jack
Wireless802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0

Summary

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Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates

Advice on avoiding discomfort or injury from computer heat, including hand placement and breaks.

Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter

Guidance on avoiding skin burns from the AC power adapter by keeping it away from the body.

Prevent your computer from getting wet

Warning to keep liquids away from the computer to prevent spills and electrical shock.

Chapter 1. Product overview

Chapter 2. Using your computer

Chapter 4. Security

Using passwords

Methods to prevent unauthorized use by setting passwords for the computer.

Power-on password

Steps to set and manage a power-on password for system access.

Hard disk passwords

Details on setting user and master passwords for hard disk drive protection.

Supervisor password

How to set and use a supervisor password to protect system configuration.

Hard disk security

Information on protecting hard drives using encryption and security features.

Setting the security chip

How to configure the computer's embedded security chip for data protection.

Using the fingerprint reader

Instructions for enrolling and using the fingerprint reader for secure access.

Protecting data against viruses

Guidance on using antivirus software to detect and eliminate viruses.

Chapter 5. Recovery overview

Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system

Information about recovery solutions for Windows 7.

Creating and using a recovery media

Steps to create and use recovery media to restore the computer.

Performing backup and recovery operations

How to perform backup and recovery operations using Rescue and Recovery.

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace

How to use the Rescue and Recovery workspace for system recovery.

Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system

Information about recovery solutions for Windows 8.

Resetting your computer to the factory default settings

Steps to reset the computer to its original factory default settings.

Chapter 6. Replacing devices

Replacing the hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive

Instructions for replacing the computer's storage drive.

Replacing a memory module

Steps to replace or add a memory module to the computer.

Chapter 7. Advanced configuration

ThinkPad Setup

Guide to starting and navigating the ThinkPad Setup utility for configuration.

Chapter 8. Preventing problems

General tips for preventing problems

Advice on maintaining the computer to avoid common issues.

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems

Diagnosing problems

Using Lenovo Solution Center for diagnosing and resolving computer issues.

Troubleshooting

General steps for solving problems indicated by messages or beep codes.

Computer stops responding

Steps to resolve issues when the computer becomes unresponsive.

Spills on the keyboard

Actions to take if liquid is spilled on the keyboard.

Error messages

Explains common error messages and their solutions.

Errors without messages

Troubleshooting steps for problems without specific error messages.

Beep errors

Interprets beep codes to identify hardware problems.

Memory module problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to memory modules.

Networking problems

Common issues and solutions for Ethernet and wireless network connectivity.

Chapter 10. Getting support

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