Legion Y540 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 (March 2019) © Copyright Lenovo 2019. 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 . 24 Change or remove administrator password . 24 Chapter 1. Meet your computer. 1 Set user password . 25 Front . 1 Enable power-on password . 25 Left . 4 Set hard disk password . 25 Right . 6 Change or remove hard disk password . 25 Rear . 8 Use firewalls and antivirus programs. 26 Bottom . 10 Features and specifications . 11 Chapter 5. Configure advanced Statement on USB transfer rate . 12 settings. 27 UEFI/BIOS . 27 Chapter 2. Get started with your What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 27 computer. 13 Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 27 Get started with Windows 10 . 13 Navigate in the BIOS interface . 27 Windows account . 13 Change the startup sequence . 27 Windows user interface . 14 Set the system date and time. 28 Windows label . 15 Change hotkey mode . 28 Connect to networks . 15 Enable/Disable always-on . 28 Connect to wired networks . 15 Update UEFI/BIOS . 28 Connect to Wi-Fi networks. 15 Recovery information . 28 Use Lenovo Vantage . 16 Reset your computer . 29 Interact with your computer . 16 Use advanced options . 29 Hotkeys . 17 Windows automatic recovery. 29 Hidden keys . 17 Create and use a recovery USB device . 29 Use multimedia . 18 Use audio . 18 Chapter 6. Help and support . 31 Use the camera . 18 Frequently asked questions . 31 Connect to an external display . 18 Self-help resources . 32 Call Lenovo . 33 Chapter 3. Explore your computer . 21 Before you contact Lenovo . 33 Manage power . 21 Lenovo Customer Support Center . 33 Check the battery status . 21 Purchase additional services. 34 Charge the battery . 21 Check the battery temperature . 21 Appendix A. Important safety Maximize the battery life . 21 information. 35 Set power button behaviors . 21 Transfer data . 22 Appendix B. Accessibility and Connect to 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 Password types . 23 © Copyright Lenovo 2019 i ii Legion Y540 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 Legion Y540-15IRH 81SX Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 81SY Legion Y540-17IRH 81Q4 Legion Y540-17IRH-PG0 81T3 © Copyright Lenovo 2019 iii iv Legion Y540 Series User Guide Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Figure 1. Legion Y540-15 series - front view © Copyright Lenovo 2019 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 1 8 Figure 2. Legion Y540-17 series - front view Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module. 1. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Move this shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. 2. Privacy shutter * Note: It is designed to protect your privacy. If you see a red dot, the lens is covered. Display text, graphics, and videos. 3. Screen Note: The screen can be rotated up to 180 degrees. Do not rotate the screen with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the screen. Otherwise, the screen or hinges might get damaged. Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use. 4. 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. 5. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. 2 Legion Y540 Series User Guide Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode. To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select Shut down. 6. Power button The indicator on the power button shows the system status of your computer. • Solid white: The computer is on. • Slow blinking white: The computer is in sleep mode. • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. 7. Numeric keypad Quickly input numbers. 8. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. * for selected models Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3 Left 1 2 3 Figure 3. Legion Y540-15 series - left view 1 2 3 Figure 4. Legion Y540-17 series - left view 4 Legion Y540 Series User Guide 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. Always On USB 3.1 To charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in connector Gen 1 hibernation mode, enable the Always On USB feature on your computer. To configure the Always On USB settings: 1. Start Lenovo Vantage. See “Use Lenovo Vantage” on page 16. 2. Select Hardware Settings ➙ Power. 3. Locate the Always On USB section and follow the on-screen instructions to select options of your preference. Note: The Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 does not work if you click Charge from Sleep and your computer is off without connecting to ac power. 3. Audio connector Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inches) and 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the computer. Note: The conventional microphone is not supported. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5 Right 1 2 3 4 Figure 5. Legion Y540-15 series - right view 1 2 3 4 Figure 6. Legion Y540-17 series - right view Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB 1. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 storage device, or USB printer. 2. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to go to Novo button menu. 6 Legion Y540 Series User Guide The indicator shows the system status of your computer. • Solid white: The computer is on. 3. Power indicator • Slow blinking white: The computer is in sleep mode. • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. 4. Ventilation slots (outlet) Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 7 Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Figure 7. Legion Y540-15 series - rear view 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Figure 8. Legion Y540-17 series - rear view Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. • Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A. • Transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps. • Connect to an external display. 2. USB-C™ connector – USB-C to VGA: 1900 × 1200 pixels, 60 Hz – USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz • Connect to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly. 3. Mini DisplayPort® Connect to a compatible projector, external monitor, or high-definition television connector (HDTV). Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB 4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 storage device, or USB printer. 5. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV. Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the green indicator is on, the computer is 6. Ethernet connector connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted. 8 Legion Y540 Series User Guide 7. Power connector Connect to ac power through an ac power adapter. 8. Mini security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 9 Bottom 1 2 2 Figure 9. Legion Y540-15 series - bottom view 1 2 2 Figure 10. Legion Y540-17 series - bottom view 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. Speakers Produce sound. 10 Legion Y540 Series User Guide Features and specifications • Legion Y540-15IRH – Width: 360 mm (14.17 inches) – Depth: 267 mm (10.51 inches) – Thickness: 25.9 mm (1.02 inches) • Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 – Width: 360 mm (14.17 inches) Dimensions – Depth: 267 mm (10.51 inches) – Thickness: 25.2 mm (0.99 inches) • Legion Y540-17 series – Width: 399.8 mm (15.74 inches) – Depth: 290 mm (11.42 inches) – Thickness: 26.3 mm (1.04 inches) • Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz Power source (ac power adapter) • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac • Output: 20 V dc • 52.5 Wh or 57 Wh • 3 Cells Battery pack Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment.