Lenovo IdeaPad L340 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 35 • 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 Password types . 23 Set administrator password . 24 Chapter 1. Meet your computer. 1 Change or remove administrator password . 24 Front . 1 Set user password . 24 Top . 3 Enable power-on password . 25 Bottom . 4 Set hard disk password . 25 Left . 5 Change or remove hard disk password . 25 Right . 7 Use firewalls and antivirus programs. 26 Features and specifications . 8 Statement on USB transfer rate . 9 Chapter 5. Configure advanced settings. 27 Chapter 2. Get started with your UEFI/BIOS . 27 computer. 11 What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 27 Get started with Windows 10 . 11 Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 27 Windows account . 11 Navigate in the BIOS interface . 27 Windows user interface . 12 Change the startup sequence . 27 Windows label . 13 Set the system date and time. 28 Connect to networks . 13 Change hotkey mode . 28 Connect to wired networks . 13 Enable/Disable always-on . 28 Connect to Wi-Fi networks. 13 Update UEFI BIOS . 28 Use Lenovo Vantage . 14 Recovery information . 28 Interact with your computer . 14 Reset your computer . 29 Hotkeys . 15 Use advanced options . 29 Use the multi-touch screen . 16 Windows automatic recovery. 29 Use multimedia . 17 Create and use a recovery USB device . 29 Use audio . 17 Use the camera . 17 Chapter 6. Help and support . 31 Connect to an external display . 17 Frequently asked questions . 31 Self-help resources . 32 Chapter 3. Explore your computer . 21 Call Lenovo . 33 Manage power . 21 Before you contact Lenovo . 33 Check the battery status . 21 Lenovo Customer Support Center . 33 Charge the battery . 21 Purchase additional services. 34 Check the battery temperature . 21 Maximize the battery life . 21 Appendix A. Important safety Set power button behaviors . 21 information. 35 Set the power plan . 22 Transfer data . 22 Appendix B. Accessibility and Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. 22 ergonomic information . 49 Airplane mode . 22 Appendix C. Compliance Chapter 4. Secure your computer information. 53 and information . 23 Appendix D. Notices and Lock the computer . 23 trademarks. 65 Use passwords . 23 © Copyright Lenovo 2018 i ii Lenovo IdeaPad L340 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 L340–15IWL 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IWL U 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340E-15IWL D 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IWL D 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340E-15IWL U 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340H-15IWL 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340L-15IWL 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340E-15IWL 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340R-15IWL 81LG Lenovo IdeaPad L340–15IWLTouch 81LH Lenovo IdeaPad L340–17IWL 81M0 Lenovo IdeaPad L340H-17IWL 81M0 Lenovo IdeaPad L340L-17IWL 81M0 Lenovo IdeaPad L340E-17IWL 81M0 Lenovo IdeaPad L340R-17IWL 81M0 © Copyright Lenovo 2018 iii iv Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Guide Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 1. Camera Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. Slide the shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect 2. Shutter your privacy. 3. Camera indicator If the indicator is on, the camera is in use. Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module. 4. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas Note: The antennas are not visible from outside of the computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2018 1 5. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. 6. Screen Displays text, graphics, and videos. Select models support multi-touch function. 2 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Guide Top 1. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. 2. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3 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 Produce sound. 4 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Guide Left 1. ac power connector Connects to the ac power adapter. 2. Battery/Charging status Indicates the ac power and battery power status of the computer. indicator 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. Ethernet connector Connects your computer to a local network. 4. HDMITM connector Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. 5. USB 3.0 connector Connects USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer. 6. Audio connector Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the computer. Note: The conventional microphone is not supported. 7. USB-CTM connector* Connects to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality, transfer data, or charge your device. Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5 8. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the System Recovery or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. 9. Power LED Indicates whether the computer is on, off or on sleep mode. * USB-C is designed with 5V/1.5A power specifications. Ensure that the power specification of the device connected to this port is within these power limits. 6 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Guide Right 1. CD/DVD drive Allows to perform read/write data operation in a CD/DVD. Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible 2. Mini security-lock slot security cable lock. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 7 Features and specifications • Width: – 15IWL models: 254.6 mm (10.02 inches) – 17IWL models: 284.6 mm (11.20 inches) • Depth: Dimensions – 15IWL models: 363 mm (14.29 inches) – 17IWL models: 413 mm (16.25 inches) • Thickness: – 15IWL models: 22.9 mm (0.90 inches) – 17IWL models: 24.3 mm (0.95 inches) • 45W/65W ac power adapter Power source • Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz Battery pack • 36 Wh • 3 cells To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start Microprocessor button and then click System. • Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM) Memory • Dual in-line memory module • 2.5 Inch SATA SSD • M.2 PCIe/SATA SSD* Storage device • 2.5 Inch SATA HDD • Intel® Optane™ memory • 9 mm SATA optical disk drive • Display size: – 15IWL models: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches) – 17IWL models: 439.42 mm (17.3 inches) Display • Display resolution: – 15IWL models: 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD, 1366 x 768 pixels HD – 17IWL models: 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD, 1600 x 900 pixels HD+ • Function keys Keyboard • Numeric keypad • Six-row keyboard 8 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Guide • ac power connector • Audio connector • Ethernet connector Connectors and slots • Two USB 3.0 connectors • HDMI connector • USB-C connector • Password Security features • Security-lock slot • Bluetooth Wireless features • Wireless LAN • Camera with shutter • Microphones Others • 2 x 1.5W speakers • Novo button * For selected models only. 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 Chapter 1. Meet your computer 9 10 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 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.