User manual LENOVO THINKPAD S540 (20B3001XFR)

[. . . ] User Guide ThinkPad S540 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the following: • Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page vi • Appendix E “Notices” on page 143 The Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the Web site. Com/UserManual and follow the instructions on the screen. second Edition (December 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. [. . . ] Follow the instructions on the screen to refresh your computer. Resetting your computer to the factory default settings If you want to recycle your computer or just start over, you can reset your computer to the factory default settings. Resetting the computer will reinstall the operating system, reinstall all the programs that came with your computer, and reset all the settings to the factory default settings. Attention: If you reset the computer to the factory default settings, all your personal files and settings will be deleted. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. To reset your computer to the factory default settings, do the following: 1. Depending on the operating system, do one of the following: • For Windows 8: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. 1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started. Then click Next to confirm the operation. Depending on your needs, do one of the following: • To perform a quick format, click Just remove my files to start the process. € To perform a complete format, click Fully clean the drive to start the process. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer to the factory default settings. Using the advanced startup options With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image. To use the advanced startup options, do the following: 1. Depending on the operating system, do one of the following: • For Windows 8: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. 1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen. 1 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 8 or Windows 8. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8 or Windows 8. After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. [. . . ] This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. [. . . ]