Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide Read this first Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following: • Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 31 • Safety and Warranty Guide • Setup Guide First Edition (December 2018) © Copyright Lenovo 2018. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS- 35F-05925. Contents About this documentation . iii Set administrator password . 19 Change or remove administrator password . 19 Chapter 1. Meet your computer. 1 Set user password . 20 Front . 1 Enable power-on password . 20 Top . 2 Set hard disk password . 20 Bottom . 3 Change or remove hard disk password . 21 Left . 4 Use firewalls and antivirus programs. 21 Right . 6 Features and specifications . 7 Chapter 5. Configure advanced Statement on USB transfer rate . 8 settings. 23 UEFI/BIOS . 23 Chapter 2. Get started with your What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 23 computer. 9 Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 23 Get started with Windows 10 . 9 Navigate in the BIOS interface . 23 Windows account . 9 Change the startup sequence . 23 Windows user interface . 10 Set the system date and time. 24 Windows label . 11 Change hotkey mode . 24 Connect to networks . 11 Update UEFI BIOS . 24 Connect to Wi-Fi networks. 11 Recovery information . 24 Use Lenovo Vantage . 11 Reset your computer . 25 Interact with your computer . 12 Use advanced options . 25 Hotkeys . 12 Windows automatic recovery. 25 Use multimedia . 13 Create and use a recovery USB device . 25 Use audio . 14 Use the camera . 14 Chapter 6. Help and support . 27 Connect to an external display . 14 Frequently asked questions . 27 Self-help resources . 28 Chapter 3. Explore your computer . 17 Call Lenovo . 29 Manage power . 17 Before you contact Lenovo . 29 Check the battery status . 17 Lenovo Customer Support Center . 29 Charge the battery . 17 Purchase additional services. 30 Check the battery temperature . 17 Maximize the battery life . 17 Appendix A. Important safety Set power button behaviors . 17 information. 31 Set the power plan . 18 Transfer data . 18 Appendix B. Accessibility and Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. 18 ergonomic information . 45 Airplane mode . 18 Appendix C. Compliance Chapter 4. Secure your computer information. 49 and information . 19 Appendix D. Notices and Use passwords . 19 trademarks. 61 Password types . 19 © Copyright Lenovo 2018 i ii Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide About this documentation • Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product. • Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be available on your computer. • Depending on the version of operating systems, some user interface instructions might not be applicable to your computer. • Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to https:// support.lenovo.com. • Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update. As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information. • This documentation applies to the following product models: Model name Machine Type (MT) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL 81MU Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM 81MW Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL 81MV Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM 81MX Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST 81N3 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST 81ST Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Brazil) 81S9 Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Brazil) 81SA Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Brazil) 81SB © Copyright Lenovo 2018 iii iv Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 1. Microphone Capture or record sound and voice. Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. 2. Camera If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera- required feature from the app. 3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 4. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module. antennas Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. 5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. © Copyright Lenovo 2018 1 Top 1. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. 2. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. 2 Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide Bottom The ventilation slots and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to 1. Ventilation slots ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor. 2. Speakers Play sound. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3 Left 1. ac power connector Connect to the ac power adapter. 2. Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power. White: connected to ac power (battery power 91%–100%) Amber: connected to ac power (battery power 1%–90%) Off: not connected to ac power 3. HDMITM connector Connect to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. 4. USB 2.0 connector Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer. 4 Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide 5. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer. 6. Power light Indicate the status of the computer. White (solid on): The computer is on (battery power 21%-100%). White (fast blinking): The computer is on (battery power 1%-20%). White (slow blinking): The computer is in sleep mode. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5 Right When the computer is off, press this button to start System Recovery or the BIOS 1. Novo button setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the computer. 2. Audio connector Note: The conventional microphone is not supported. 3. SD card slot Insert SD card for data access or storage. 6 Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide Features and specifications Note: Specifications might change without notice. Some specifications are model specific and might not apply to the model that you purchased. • Width: – 14-inch models: 327.1 mm (12.87 inches) – 15-inch models: 362.2 mm (14.25 inches) Dimensions • Depth: – 14-inch models: 241 mm (9.48 inches) – 15-inch models: 251.5 mm (9.90 inches) • Thickness: Approximately 19.9 mm (0.78 inches) • Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz Power source • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz Battery pack • 30 Wh / 35 Wh • 2 cells To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start Microprocessor button and then click System. • S145–14IWL and S145–15IWL models: – Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM) Memory – Double data rate 4 (DDR4) on board • S145–14AST, S145–14IGM, S145–15AST, and S145–15IGM models: – Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM) • 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height hard disk drive • M.2 PCIe/SATA solid state drive Storage device • 2.5-inch SATA solid state drive • M.2 Intel® Optane™ memory (only supported on S145–14IWL and S145–15IWL models) • Display size: – 14-inch models: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches) – 15-inch models: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches) Display • Display resolution: – 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD – 1366 x 768 pixels HD • Function keys Keyboard • Six-row keyboard • Numeric keypad (for 15-inch model only) Chapter 1. Meet your computer 7 • ac power connector • Audio connector • USB 2.0 connector Connectors and slots • USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 • HDMI connector • SD card slot Security features • Password • Bluetooth Wireless features • Wireless LAN • Camera • Microphone Others • Stereo speakers • Novo button Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product label). Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device. USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.1 Gen 1 5 3.1 Gen 2 10 3.2 20 8 Lenovo IdeaPad S145 Series User Guide Chapter 2. Get started with your computer Get started with Windows 10 Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows 10, see the Windows help information. Windows account To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. It can either be a Windows user account, or a Microsoft account. Windows user account When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional user accounts or change account types by doing the following: 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other people. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Microsoft account You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account. To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https://signup.live.com/ and follow the on- screen instructions.