Lenovo S431 User Manual

Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide

Brief user notices
ThinkPad S431

http://www.lenovo.com/support

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ThinkPad

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computer

Power cord

ac power adapter

Publications

Initial setup instructions

1. Connect to power. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into

receptacles.

2. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

3. Configure the operating system following the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. This

process takes several minutes.
Additional information about using your ThinkPad computer is in the User Guide. See “Accessing your

User Guide” later in this document.

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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
http://www.lenovo.com/thinkuserguides

Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and
applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove
the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see “Recovery
overview” in the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic
User Guide provided on your computer.

Controls and indicators

Integrated camera
Screen (multi-touch screen on some models)

: Power button

Function keys

: Microphone mute

: Change display settings
: Manage wireless connections

:
For Windows
For Windows 7: Open Control Panel

:
For Windows 8: Open the Search charm
For Windows 7: Open Windows Search

: View the programs that you have opened

:
For Windows 8: View all the programs
For Windows 7: Open Computer

: Fn key with the Fn Lock indicator

Press Fn+Spacebar to control the keyboard
backlight

: Volume controls

: Change display brightness

®

8: Open the Settings charm

:

Esc

FnLk

TrackPoint® pointing stick
Touch pad
Fingerprint reader
System status indicator

Accessing your User Guide

Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer.
To access your User Guide, do the following:

Windows 8:

 From the desktop or the Start screen

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
to display the charms, and then tap Search.

2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Lenovo User Guide.

 From the Start screen

1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.

2. Click or tap User Guide.

Windows 7:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and
Support. The Help and Support program opens.

2. Click Lenovo User Guide.

3. In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for your model and
the User Guide opens.

Read before using your computer

The following sections provide critical safety and regulatory
information for Lenovo computers and instructions on how to access
electronic versions of the publications developed for your computer.

Read first — regulatory information

Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply
with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region
in which it has been approved for wireless use. In addition, if your
product contains a telecom modem, it complies with the requirements
for connection to the telephone network in your country.

Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region
before using the wireless devices contained in your computer. To
obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory Notice, refer to the
“Downloading publications” section below.

Downloading publications

Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from
the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your
computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides and
f

ollow the instructions on the screen.

Downloading drivers

The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo
Support Web site. To download the latest drivers for your computer,

go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the
screen.

Service and Support information

The following information describes the technical support that is
available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout
the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full
explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See “Lenovo Limited Warranty
notice” later in this document for details on accessing the full warranty.

If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and
conditions for detailed information:

 For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to:

http://support.lenovo.com/lwsu

 For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:

http://support.lenovo.com/ladps

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Telephone technical support

You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center
by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support
representative, have the following information available: model and
serial number, the exact wording of any error message, and a
description of the problem.

Your technical support representative might want to walk you through
the problem while you are at your computer during the call.

Worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list

Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice.

The most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is
always available at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed,
contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Country or region Telephone number

Africa

Algeria [phone] (French, English)
Argentina 0800-666-0011 (Spanish)
Australia 1800 041 267 (English)
Austria 01-24592-5901 (German)
Bahrain Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722

Belgium 02-210-9820

Bolivia 0800-10-0189 (Spanish)
Brazil Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region:

Brunei Dial 800-1111, then dial 866-273-5446

Africa: [phone]
South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans)
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business
Partner

Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302
[phone] (Warranty service and support)

(Dutch)
02-210-9800 (French)

(11) 3889-8986
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region:
0800-701-4815
(Brazilian Portuguese)

Country or region Telephone number

Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French)
Caribbean
(Bermuda,
Jamaica, Tortola)
Chile 800-361-213 (Spanish)
China Technical Support Line

Colombia 1-800-912-3021 (Spanish)
Costa Rica 0-800-011-1029 (Spanish)
Croatia 0800-0426
Cyprus 80092537 (Greek)
Czech Republic [phone]
Denmark 4520-8200

Dominican
Republic
Ecuador 1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish)
Egypt 800-0000-418 (Toll free)

El Salvador 800-6264 (Spanish)
Estonia [phone], [phone]
Finland 09-459-6960

France 0238-557-450

Germany 01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support)
Greece 0080044149702 (Greek)

Guatemala 1800-624-0051 (Spanish)
Honduras Tegucigalpa: 232-4222

Hong Kong 800-964-173 /

Hungary [phone]

India 1800-425-2666 or 1800-102-3692

Indonesia 001-803-442-425
Ireland 01-815-9202

Israel Givat Shmuel Service Center:

Italy 02-7031-6101

Japan 0120-000-817
Jordan Jordan Business Systems:

Korea 080-513-0880 (Korean)
Kuwait Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: 00 965 2244 5280

(English and Bahasa Melayu)

1-800 426 7378 (English)

800-990-8888, 86-10-58851110 (Mandarin)

7010-5150 (Warranty service and support)
(Danish)
1-866-434-2080 (Spanish)

002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply)
(English, Arabic)

[phone] (Warranty service and support)
(Finnish)

Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and
support)
Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and
support)
(French)

(German)

San Pedro Sula: 552-2234
(Spanish)

3071-3561
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)

[phone]
(English, Hungarian)

Email: [e-mail]
(English)

(English, Bahasa Indonesia)
01-881-1444 (Warranty service and support)

(English)
[phone]

(Hebrew and English)
[phone] (Warranty service and support)

(Italian)

00 962 6 5000999 (ext. 713/127)
General Computer & Electronic (GCE):
00 962 6 551 3879

AM. KHORAFI: 00 965 2200 1100 1127

Country or region Telephone number

Latvia [phone]
Lebanon Quantech: 00 961 1999 500

Lithuania [phone]
Libya [phone] (French, English)
Luxembourg [phone]

Macau 0800-807 /

Malaysia 1800-88-0013
Malta [phone]

Mexico 001-866-434-2080 (Spanish)
Middle East [phone]
Morocco [phone]

Netherlands [phone] (Dutch)
New Zealand 0508 770 506 (English)
Nicaragua 001-800-220-1830 (Spanish)
Norway 6681-1100

Oman Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication Systems:

Pakistan International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.:

Panama 206-6047

Paraguay 009-800-52-10026 (Spanish)
Peru 0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish)
Philippines 180089086454 (Domestic Toll Free)

Poland [phone] (Polish)
Portugal [phone] (Portuguese)
Qatar Al Mana Computer Services: 00 974 4489 966 (ext.

Romania [phone]
Russia 8-800-555-0317 (Toll free number)

Saudi Arabia 8008445128 (English, Arabic)
Singapore 800 6011 343 (Local number only)

Slovakia [phone]
Slovenia [phone] (Slovenian)
Spain 0901-100-000 (Spanish)
Sri Lanka [phone], [phone] (English)
Sweden 08-477-4420

Khorafi Business Machines (KBM): 00 965 2259 4611
Diyar United Company: 00 965 4378 383
Redington Kuwait: 00 965 2433 3203, 25456250 /
25456251

Computer Business Machine (CBM): 00 961 1680 180
El Haceb S.A.L: 00 961 1771 300

[phone]
(French)

(852) 3071-3559
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)

(English, Bahasa Melayu)

[phone]
(Arabic)

8152-1550 (Warranty service and support)
(Norwegian)

00 968 2469 6255
Overseas Business Machines (OBM): 00 968 2460
1072, 2460 5018
Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS): 00 968
2455 9831

00 92 212 422 569, 00 92 213 241 2023
Selling Business Systems:
00 92 21 568 9823

001-866-434-2080 (Lenovo Customer Support Center

- Toll free)
(Spanish)

180014410719 (International Toll Free)
(Tagalog, English)

1992)
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: 00 974 4441 212
Gulf Business Machines: 00-974 462 1395

(Russian)

[phone] (DID)
(English)

077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support)

Third Edition (January 2014)

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Country or region Telephone number

Switzerland 058-333-0900

Taiwan 0800-000-702 (Mandarin)
Thailand 001 800 4415 734

Turkey 0212 336 03 66

Ukraine 0800 502 235
United Arab

Emirates
United Kingdom 01475-897-163

United States 1-800-426-7378 (Select “Option #1”)
Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish)

Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish)
Vietnam 120-11072 (Toll Free)

Yemen Al Khirbash and Agencies:

(Swedish)
0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support)

(German, French, Italian)

(Thai, English)
00800 448 825 165

(Turkish)
(Ukrainian, Russian, English)

800 04447023 (English, Arabic)

08705-500-900 (Standard warranty support)
(English)

(English)

+(84) 8 3521 8000 (Standard Charges Apply)
(Vietnamese, English)

00 967 1209 8278
Yemen Business Machines (YBM):
00-967 3 213324,
00-967 3 214655,
00-967 3 213909

Lenovo product service information for Taiwan

Safety information

This section contains important safety information for Lenovo
products. Additional safety information is provided in the User Guide
for your product. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional
information.

Plastic bag notice

CAUTION:

Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from
babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation.

Built-in rechargeable battery

DANGER
Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium
batteries. Contact Lenovo Support for factory replacement.

Lithium coin cell battery

DANGER

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an
equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The
battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled,
or disposed of.

Do not:

 Throw or immerse into water
 Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
 Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
The following statement applies to users in the state of California,

U.S.A.
California Perchlorate Information:
Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries

may contain perchlorate.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated

with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Using headphones or earphones

If your computer has both a headphone connector and an audio line­out connector, always use the headphone connector for headphones
(also called a headset) or earphones.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum
increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the
sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust
the equalizer to an appropriate level.

Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time
at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or
earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332-2.
The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN
50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification limits the computer’s

maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help
protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or
earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 Limits) or
a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that
do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive
sound pressure levels.

If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the
package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones
and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN
50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that
they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation Values). Using
headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous
due to excessive sound pressure levels.

Lenovo Limited Warranty notice

This product is covered by the terms of the Lenovo Limited Warranty,
version L505-0010-02 08/2011. Read the Lenovo Limited Warranty
(LLW) at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02. You can view the
LLW in a number of languages from this Web site. The LLW also is
displayed on your computer during the initial setup. After the initial
setup has completed, you can view the warranty on your computer by
doing the following:

Windows 8:

 From the desktop or the Start screen

1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
to display the charms, and then tap Search.

2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Warranty Information.

 From the Start screen

1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.

2. Click or tap Service & Warranty.

Windows 7:
From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo

Device Experience → Lenovo Warranty.

If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your
computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a
printed version of the LLW.

Warranty Information

To check the warranty status of your computer, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty & Services, click
Check Warranty Status, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.

Suplemento de Garantía para México

Este Suplemento se considera parte integrante de la Garantía
Limitada de Lenovo y será efectivo única y exclusivamente para los
productos distribuidos y comercializados dentro del Territorio de los
Estados Unidos Mexicanos. En caso de conflicto, se aplicarán los
términos de este Suplemento.

Todos los programas de software precargados en el equipo sólo
tendrán una garantía de treinta (30) días por defectos de instalación
desde la fecha de compra. Lenovo no es responsable de la
información incluida en dichos programas de software y/o cualquier
programa de software adicional instalado por Usted o instalado
después de la compra del producto.

Los servicios no cubiertos por la garantía se cargarán al usuario final,
previa obtención de una autorización.

En el caso de que se precise una reparación cubierta por la garantía,
por favor, llame al Centro de soporte al cliente al 001-866-434-2080,
donde le dirigirán al Centro de servicio autorizado más cercano. Si no
existiese ningún Centro de servicio autorizado en su ciudad,
población o en un radio de 70 kilómetros de su ciudad o población, la
garantía incluirá cualquier gasto de entrega razonable relacionado
con el transporte del producto a su Centro de servicio autorizado más
cercano. Por favor, llame al Centro de servicio autorizado más
cercano para obtener las aprobaciones necesarias o la información
relacionada con el envío del producto y la dirección de envío.

Para obtener una lista de los Centros de servicio autorizados, por
favor, visite:

http://www.lenovo.com/mx/es/servicios

Importado por:
Lenovo México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Av. Santa Fe 505, Piso 15
Col. Cruz Manca
Cuajimalpa, D.F., México
C.P. 05349
Tel. [phone]

Customer Replaceable Units

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded
or replaced by the customer. If a CRU is determined to be defective
during the warranty period, a replacement CRU will be provided to the
customer. Customers are responsible for installing the self-service
CRUs for this product. Customers also can install optional-service
CRUs, which might require some technical skills or tools, or request
that a technician install the optional-service CRU under the terms of
the applicable warranty service type for your country or region. The
following tables list CRUs for your computer and tell where to find the
replacement instructions.

Self-service CRUs

CRU This setup

sheet

User Guide

ac power adapter X X
Lenovo OneLink connector cover X
Power cord for ac power adapter X X
TrackPoint cap X

Optional-service CRUs

CRU This setup

Base cover assembly X
Backup battery X
Hard disk drive or SATA solid-state
drive
Memory module X
PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
LAN

Note: Your computer might not have wireless LAN card.
CRU installation instructions are in the User Guide for the respective

product. See “Accessing your User Guide” and “Downloading
publications” for additional information.

sheet

X

X

User Guide

Electronic emission notices

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device. The User Guide for this product provides the
complete Class B compliance statements that are applicable for this
device. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional information.

Korean Class B compliance statement

European Union conformity

EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia

Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of
Conformity information is located in the Regulatory Notice, which you
can download from the Lenovo Support Web site. See “Downloading
publications” for additional information.

Recycling and environmental information

Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment
to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment
owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling
Lenovo products, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

Important WEEE information

Country-specific information is available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling

Recycling information for Japan

Recycling information for China

Additional recycling statements

Additional information about recycling computer components and
batteries is in your User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for
details.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)

European Union RoHS

Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January
2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction
of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”).

For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communica
tion.pdf

China RoHS

The information in the following table is applicable for products
manufactured on or after March 1, 2007 for sale in the People’s

Republic of China.

Turkish RoHS

The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of
Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).

Ukraine RoHS

India RoHS

RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management &Handling) Rules,

2011.

Eurasian compliance mark

California BC mark

ENERGY STAR

Select models conform to ENERGY
STAR requirements. Additional
ENERGY STAR information is in
your User Guide. See “Accessing
your User Guide.”

Legal notices

Lenovo, For Those Who Do., the Lenovo logo, ThinkPad, and
TrackPoint are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both.

Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or

service marks of others.
For additional legal notices, refer to the User Guide for your computer.

See "Accessing your User Guide" for additional information.