Lenovo S145-15IWL, S145-15IML, S145-15IKB, S145-15IGM, S145-15AST User Manual

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 (May 2019)

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Contents

About this documentation . . . . . . . .iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	.	1
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 2
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . .	.	. . . .	.	7
Statement on USB transfer rate . .	.	. . . .	.	8

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . .	.	9
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	9
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . .		10
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . .		11
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . .		12
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		13
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		14
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .		14
Connect to an external display . . . . . . .		14

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . .	17
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . .	17
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Check the battery temperature . . . . . . .	17
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . .	17
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . .	17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . .	18
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19

Set administrator password . . . . . . . .	19
Change or remove administrator password . .	19
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . .	20
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . .	20
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 21
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . .	21

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . .	23
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . .	23
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . .	23
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . .	23
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . .	24
Change hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . .	25
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . .	25
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . .	25

Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . .	27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . .	27
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . .	29
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . .	29
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . .	30

Appendix A. Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Appendix B. Accessibility and ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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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 BS145-15IGM	81V9
Lenovo BS145-15IWL	81V8
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API	81UV
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST	81ST
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM	81MW, 81SB
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IKB	81VB
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IML	81N1
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL	81MU
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API	81UT, 81V7
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST	81N3, 81SA
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM	81MX, 81WT
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IKB	81VD
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IML	81N2
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL	81MV, 81S9

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Microphone

2. Camera

3. Camera light

4. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas

5. Screen

Capture or record sound and voice.

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu.

If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.

If the light is on, the camera is in use.

Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module. Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.

Display text, graphics, and videos.

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Top

1.	Ventilation slots	Dissipate internal heat.
2.	Touchpad	Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

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Bottom

	1. Ventilation slots	The ventilation slots and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer to
		ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessor.
	2. Speakers	Play sound.

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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.

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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.

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Right

1.Novo button

2.Audio connector

3. SD card slot

When the computer is off, press this button to start System Recovery or the BIOS 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.

Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.

Insert SD card for data access or storage.

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Features and specifications

Note: Specifications might change without notice. Some specifications are model specific and might not apply to the model that you purchased.

Dimensions

Power source

Battery pack

Microprocessor

Memory

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

•Width:

–14-inch models: 327.1 mm (12.87 inches)

–15-inch models: 362.2 mm (14.25 inches)

•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

•Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz

•30 Wh / 35 Wh

•2 cells

To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System	.

•BS145-15IWL, S145-14API, S145-14IKB, S145-14IML, S145-14IWL, S14515API, S145-15IKB, S145-15IML, and S145-15IWL models:

–Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)

–Double data rate 4 (DDR4) on board

•BS145-15IGM, 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

•2.5-inch SATA solid state drive

• M.2 Intel® Optane memory (only supported on BS145-15IWL, S145-14IKB,™ S145-14IML, S145-14IWL, S145-15IKB, S145-15IML, 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 resolution:

–1920 x 1080 pixels FHD

–1366 x 768 pixels HD

•Function keys

•Six-row keyboard

•Numeric keypad (for 15-inch model only)

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		•	ac power connector
		•	Audio connector
	Connectors and slots	•	USB 2.0 connector
		• USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
		•	HDMI connector
		•	SD card slot
	Security features	•	Password
	Wireless features	•	Bluetooth
		•	Wireless LAN
		•	Camera
	Others	•	Microphone
		•	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

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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 onscreen instructions.

With a Microsoft account, you can:

•Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook. com.

•Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.

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Windows user interface

	1.	Account	Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
	2.	Settings	Launch Settings.
	3.	Power	Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep.
	4. Start button		Open the Start menu.
	5.	Windows Search	Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your
			computer and the Web.
	6. Task View		Display all opened apps and switch among them.
	7.	Windows notification area	Display notifications and status of some features.
	8.	Battery status icon	Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
			is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
	9.	Network icon	Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
			connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .

	10. Action center	Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
		features.

Open the Start menu

•Click the Start button.

•Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

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Access Control Panel

•Open the Start menu and click Windows System Control Panel

•Use Windows Search.

Launch an app

•Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.

•Use Windows Search.

Windows label

Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the following factors:

•Your geographic location

•Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled

Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of Genuine Microsoft labels.

•In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.

•In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows 10 Pro.

The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the information provided by Microsoft at:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx

There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete the activation.

In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro license downgrade rights.

Connect to networks

Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

1.Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2.Select a network to connect. Provide required information if needed.

Use Lenovo Vantage

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The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.

Access Lenovo Vantage

Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.

To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

Key features

Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer.

Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.

•System Update

Download and install firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date. You can configure the options to install updates automatically when available.

•Hardware Settings

Configure intelligent settings of the following hardware to make your computer smarter to use:

–Battery

–Camera

–Computer display

–Keyboard

–Microphone

–Speakers

–Touchpad

•Health & Support

Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:

–Scan the computer hardware and diagnose the hardware problems.

–Look up computer warranty status (online).

–Access User Guide.

–Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.

•Lenovo Wi-Fi Security

Protect your computer from malicious Wi-Fi networks.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Hotkeys

Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to access certain Windows functions or settings quickly. The functions of hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.

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Hotkey	Function
	Mute/Unmute sound.
	Decrease system volume.
	Increase system volume.
	Enable/Disable the integrated microphone.
	Refresh page.
	Enable/Disable the touchpad.
	Turn on/off airplane mode.
	Enable/Disable the integrated camera.
	Lock/Unlock the LCD screen.
	Enable the external projector or dangle the external display.
	Decrease display brightness.
	Increase display brightness.

Hotkey mode

Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.

Hotkey mode setting	How to use hotkeys	How to use function keys
Disabled	Hold down the Fn key and press	Press the function keys directly.
	one of the hotkeys.
Enabled	Press the hotkeys directly.	Hold down the Fn key and press
		one of the function keys.

Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They should always be used with the Fn key.

Use multimedia

Use your computer for business or entertainment with the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).

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Use audio

To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector.

Change the sound settings

1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.

2. Click Hardware and Sound Sound

.

3. Change the settings as you prefer.

Protect your hearing

Smart audio helps protect against hearing loss. The feature limits the computer’s maximum volume to 130 mV when a headset or headphone is connected. To change the setting:

1.Go to Control Panel and view by large icons.

2.Click SmartAudio In the window displayed, click the Disable Headphone Limiter icon. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Use the camera

You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is activated.

To take photos or record a video:

1. Open the Start menu and click Camera

.

2.To take a photo, click the camera icon. If you want to record video, click the video icon to switch to video mode.

If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature.

To configure the camera settings:

1.Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Vantage Hardware Settings Audio/Visual

2.Locate the Camera section and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Connect to an external display

Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect to a wired display

1.Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer such as the HDMI connector.

2.Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

3.Turn on the external display.

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click

Display settings Detect .

Supported resolution

The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

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Connect the external display to	Supported resolution
HDMI connector	Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD

Connect to a wireless display

To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast® feature.

•Open the Start menu, and then click Settings Devices Bluetooth & other devices Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window, click Wireless display or dock. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

•Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area and click Connect. Select the wireless display and follow the on-screen instructions.

Set the display mode

Press and then select a display mode of your preference.

•PC screen only: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.

Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or

Disconnect projector.

•Duplicate: Displays the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.

•Extend: Extends the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and move items between the two displays.

•Second screen only: Displays the video output only on an external display.

Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.

If you show programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D® in full-screen mode, only the main display shows the video output.

Change display settings

1.Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.

2.Select the display that you want to configure.

3.Change display settings of your preference.

You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You can also change the resolution and orientation.

Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display.

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