Lenovo S340-15IWLTOUCH, S340-15IWL, S340-15APITOUCH, S340-14IWLTOUCH, S340-14IWL User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad S340 Series

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)

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Contents

About this documentation . . . . . . . .iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base	. . . .	. . .	. . . . .	. .	.	. . . .	.	3
Left	. . . .	. . .	. . . . .	. .	.	. . . .	.	5

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . .	11
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . .	12
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Connect to wired networks . . . . . . . .	13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . .	13
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . .	14
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . .	15
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Connect to an external display . . . . . . .	17

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . .	19
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . .	19
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Check the battery temperature . . . . . . .	19
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . .	19
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . .	19
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . .	20
Use a media card or smart card . . . . . . .	20
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23

Set administrator password . . . . . . . .	23
Change or remove administrator password . .	23
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . .	24
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . .	24
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 25
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . .	25

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . .	27
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . .	27
Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . .	27
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . .	27
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . .	28
Change hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Enable/Disable always-on . . . . . . . . .	28
Update UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . .	29
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . .	29
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . .	29

Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . .	31
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . .	31
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . .	33
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . .	33
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . .	34

Appendix A. Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appendix B. Accessibility and ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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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.

	Hereinafter referred to as	Model name	Machine type
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL	81N7
	Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series	Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API	81NB
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWLTouch	81QD
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14APITouch	81QE
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL	81N8
	Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series	Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API	81NC
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWLTouch	81QF
		Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15APITouch	81QG

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

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Figure 1. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series – front view

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Figure 2. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series – front view

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1.Camera

2.Privacy Shutter

3.Screen

4.Microphones

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.

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.

Move this slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.

Note: It is designed to protect your privacy. If you see a red dot, the lens is covered.

Displays text, graphics, and videos.

Select models support multi-touch function. See “Use the multi-touch screen” on page 15.

Capture or record sound and voice.

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Base

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Figure 3. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series – base view

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Figure 4. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series – base view

1.Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas

2.Ventilation slots

Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module.

Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Dissipate internal heat.

Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat.

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3. Power button

4.Numeric keypad

5.Fingerprint reader

6.Touchpad

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 .

The indicator on the power button shows the system status of your computer.

•White: The computer is on.

•Slow blinking white: The computer is in sleep mode.

•Amber: The battery is low.

•Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

Quickly inputs numbers.

Sign in your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint reader” on page 25.

Performs finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

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Left

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Figure 5. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14/15 series – left view

1. Power connector		Connects to ac power.
2. Battery/charging status		The indicator shows whether the ac power is connected to the computer and the
indicator		battery power status of the computer.
		• White: connected to ac power (battery power 81% -100%)
		• Amber: connected to ac power (battery power 1% -80%)
		• Off: not connected to ac power
3. HDMI	connector	Connects to a compatible™ digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
4. USB-C	connector	™
		• Transfers data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 10 Gbps.
		• Connects 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.
5. Audio connector		Connects 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.

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Right

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Figure 6. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14/15 series – right view

1.Power indicator

2.Novo button

3. SD-card slot

4.USB 3.1 connector Gen 1

5.Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1

The indicator shows the system status of your computer.

•White: The computer is on.

•Slow blinking white: The computer is in sleep mode.

•Amber: The battery is low.

•Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

When the computer is off, press this button to start the System Recovery or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.

Supported cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) card

•Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card

•Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card

Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable media (CPRM) feature for the SD card.

See “Use a media card or smart card” on page 20.

Connects USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

•Connects USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

•Charges USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. To enable the Always On USB feature on your computer, see “Enable/Disable always-on” on page 28.

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Bottom

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Figure 7. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14/15 series – bottom view

Dissipate internal heat.

1. Ventilation slots

Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat.

2. Speakers

Produce sound.

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Features and specifications

Dimensions

Power source (ac power adapter)

Battery pack

Microprocessor

Memory

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

•Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series

–Length: 323.60 mm (12.74 inches)

–Width: 228 mm (8.98 inches)

–Thickness: 17.90 mm (0.70 inches)

•Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series

–Length: 358 mm (14.01 inches)

–Width: 244 mm (9.61 inches)

–Thickness: 17.90 mm (0.70 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

•Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series

–36 Wh

–3 Cells

or

–52.5 Wh

–3 Cells

•Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series

–36 Wh

–3 Cells

or

–52.5 Wh

–3 Cells

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

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 solid-state drive

• Intel® Optane memory*

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•Display size:

–Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14 series: 355.60 mm (14.0 inches)

–Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)

•Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD, 1366 x 768 pixels HD

•Function keys

•Numeric keypad (available only on Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 series)

•Six-row keyboard

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		•	ac power connector
		•	Audio connector
	Connectors and slots	• Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1
		•	USB-C connector
		•	HDMI connector
		• SD-card slot
	Security features	•	Password
		•	Fingerprint reader*
	Wireless features	•	Bluetooth
		•	Wireless LAN
	Others	•	Camera
		•	Microphones

* for selected models

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).

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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 users

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Microsoft account

You can also sign 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

2.Settings

3.Power

4.Start button

5.Windows Search

6.Task View

7.Windows notification area

8.Battery status icon

9.Network icon

10.Action center

Open the Start menu

Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.

Launch Settings.

Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep.

Open the Start menu.

Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web.

Display all opened apps and switch among them.

Display notifications and status of some features.

Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .

Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status.

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

•Click the Start button.

•Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

Access Control Panel

• Open the Start menu and click Windows System Control Panel

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• 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 athttps://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 wired networks

If your computer includes an Ethernet (RJ-45) connector, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a wired 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:

–Always On USB

–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.

–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
	Mutes/Unmutes the computer.
	If you mute the computer and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted when
	you turn on your computer.
/	Decreases/Increases system volume.
	Enables/Disables the microphones.
	Refreshes the current window.
	Enables/Disables the touchpad.
	Turns on/off airplane mode.
	Enables/Disables the integrated camera.
	Locks/Unlocks the screen.
	Switches display devices.
/	Decreases/Increases the screen 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 one	Press the function keys directly.
	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 the multi-touch screen

If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures.

Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.

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Tap once

•From the Start menu: Open an app or item.

•From the desktop: Select an app or item.

•In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy Save and Delete depending on the app.

Tap and hold

Open a shortcut menu.

Drag an item to the location you want

Move an object.

Move two fingers farther apart

Zoom in.

Swipe in from the left edge

View all your open windows in task view.

Tips

Tap twice quickly

Open an app or item from the desktop.

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Slide

Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.

Move two fingers closer together

Zoom out.

Swipe in from the right edge

Open the action center to see your notifications and quick actions.

•Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge (for fullscreened app or when your computer is in the tablet mode)

Show a hidden title bar.

•Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge (when your computer is in the tablet mode)

Close the current app.

•Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.

•Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.

•The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.

•Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.

•Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

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