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Guide
ThinkP
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T540p,
W540,
and
W541
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Table of Contents
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User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Read this First
7
Important Safety Information
8
Conditions that Require Immediate Action
9
Safety Guidelines
9
Service and Upgrades
9
Power Cords and Power Adapters
10
Extension Cords and Related Devices
11
Plugs and Outlets
11
Power Supply Statement
11
External Devices
12
Rechargeable Battery Notice
12
Heat and Product Ventilation
13
Electrical Current Safety Information
14
Laser Compliance Statement
15
Using Headphones or Earphones
15
Additional Safety Information
16
Chapter 1. Product Overview
17
Locating Computer Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
17
Front View
17
Right-Side View
19
Left-Side View
21
Bottom View
23
Rear View
24
Status Indicators
24
Locating Important Product Information
26
Machine Type and Model
26
FCC ID and IC Certification Number
26
Certificate of Authenticity
27
Genuine Microsoft Label
28
Features
28
Specifications
30
Operating Environment
30
Lenovo Programs
31
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 7 Operating System
31
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
33
Lenovo Programs Overview
33
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
37
Registering Your Computer
37
Frequently Asked Questions
37
Special Keys
39
Thinkpad Pointing Device
41
Using the Thinkpad Pointing Device
41
Trackpad Touch Gestures
47
Customizing the Thinkpad Pointing Device
48
Replacing the Cap of the Trackpoint Pointing Stick
48
Power Management
49
Checking the Battery Status
49
Using the Ac Power Adapter
50
Charging the Battery
50
Maximizing the Battery Life
51
Managing the Power Plans
51
Power-Saving Modes
51
Handling the Battery
52
Connecting to the Network
53
Ethernet Connections
54
Wireless Connections
54
Using Wireless WAN Connection
56
Presentations and Multimedia
58
Changing Display Settings
58
Connecting a Projector or an External Monitor
58
Setting up a Presentation
61
Using Dual Displays
61
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics Feature
62
Using the Color Sensor
62
Using Audio Features
63
Using the Camera
63
Using the Optical Drive
64
Using an Expresscard, a Flash Media Card, or a Smart Card
64
Installing an Expresscard, a Flash Media Card, or a Smart Card
65
Removing an Expresscard, a Flash Media Card, or a Smart Card
65
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer
67
Accessibility and Comfort
67
Ergonomic Information
67
Comfort
68
Accessibility Information
68
Traveling with Your Computer
69
Travel Tips
69
Travel Accessories
69
Chapter 4. Security
71
Using Passwords
71
Typing Passwords
71
Power-On Password
71
Supervisor Password
72
Hard Disk Passwords
73
Hard Disk Security
75
Setting the Security Chip
76
Encryption Solid-State Drive
76
Using Windows Bitlocker Drive Encryption
76
Using the Fingerprint Reader
77
Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk Drive or Solid-State Drive
80
Using Firewalls
81
Protecting Data against Viruses
81
Chapter 5. Recovery Overview
83
Recovery Overview for the Windows 7 Operating System
83
Creating and Using a Recovery Media
83
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
84
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
85
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
86
Reinstalling Preinstalled Programs and Device Drivers
87
Solving Recovery Problems
87
Recovery Overview for the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Operating Systems
88
Refreshing Your Computer
88
Resetting Your Computer to the Factory Default Settings
88
Using the Advanced Startup Options
89
Recovering Your Operating System if Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Fails to Start
89
Creating and Using Recovery Media
90
Chapter 6. Replacing Devices
93
Static Electricity Prevention
93
Replacing the Battery Pack
93
Installing or Replacing the SIM Card
95
Replacing the Ultrabay Device
96
Replacing a Memory Module
99
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive or Solid-State Drive
101
Replacing a Wireless LAN Card
104
Replacing a Wireless WAN Card
107
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
111
Replacing the Keyboard
113
Chapter 7. Enhancing Your Computer
119
Finding Thinkpad Options
119
Thinkpad Docking Stations
119
Locating Controls and Connectors on the Thinkpad Docking Stations
119
Attaching a Thinkpad Docking Station
124
Detaching a Thinkpad Docking Station
125
Connecting External Displays to a Docking Station
126
Security Features
127
Chapter 8. Advanced Configuration
129
Installing a New Operating System
129
Installing the Windows 7 Operating System
129
Installing the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
130
Installing Device Drivers
131
Using the Thinkpad Setup Program
131
Main Menu
132
Config Menu
132
Date and Time Menu
138
Security Menu
138
Startup Menu
144
Restart Menu
146
Updating Your System UEFI BIOS
146
Using System Management
147
Setting Management Features
147
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems
149
General Tips for Preventing Problems
149
Making Sure Device Drivers Are Current
150
Taking Care of Your Computer
151
Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer
152
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting Computer Problems
155
Diagnosing Problems
155
Troubleshooting
155
Computer Stops Responding
155
Spills on the Keyboard
156
Error Messages
156
Errors Without Messages
158
Beep Errors
159
Memory Module Problems
159
Networking Problems
159
A Wireless Lan Problem
160
Problems with the Keyboard and Other Pointing Devices
161
Problems with the Display and Multimedia Devices
162
External Monitor Problems
163
Audio Problems
164
Fingerprint Reader Problems
165
Battery and Power Problems
166
A Power Button Problem
167
Problems with Drives and Other Storage Devices
168
Optical Drive Problems
169
A Software Problem
170
Problems with Ports and Connectors
170
Chapter 11. Getting Support
171
Before You Contact Lenovo
171
Getting Help and Service
171
Using Diagnostic Programs
172
Lenovo Support Web Site
172
Calling Lenovo
172
Purchasing Additional Services
173
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
175
Wireless Related Information
175
Location of the Ultraconnect Wireless Antennas
176
Locating Wireless Regulatory Notices
177
Certification Related Information
177
Export Classification Notice
177
Electronic Emission Notices
178
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
178
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
178
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
178
German Class B Compliance Statement
179
Korea Class B Compliance Statement
179
Japan VCCI Class B Compliance Statement
179
Japan Compliance Statement for Products Which Connect to the Power Mains with Rated Current Less than or Equal to 20 a Per Phase
180
Lenovo Product Service Information for Taiwan
180
Eurasian Compliance Mark
180
Brazil Regulatory Notice
180
Mexico Regulatory Notice
180
Appendix B. WEEE and Recycling Statements
181
Important WEEE Information
181
Recycling Information for China
181
Japan Recycling Statements
181
Recycling Information for Brazil
182
Battery Recycling Information for the European Union
183
Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
183
Battery Recycling Information for the United States and Canada
183
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)
185
European Union Rohs
185
China Rohs
186
India Rohs
187
Turkish Rohs
187
Ukraine Rohs
187
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR Model Information
189
Appendix E. Notices
191
Trademarks
192
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Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Specifications
General
Display
15.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K1100M
RAM
DDR3L
Battery
6-cell
Ports
Ethernet
Wireless
Bluetooth 4.0
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