Lenovo ThinkPad S430 driver and firmware
Related Lenovo ThinkPad S430 Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Lenovo ThinkPad S430 and other Lenovo manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Guide - Page 4
... Beep errors 117 Memory module problems 118 Networking problems 118 Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices 120 Problems with the display and multimedia devices 121 Fingerprint reader problems 126 Battery and power problems 126 Problems with drives and other storage devices 129 A software problem 130 Problems with ports and connectors . . . . 131
Chapter 10. Getting support...
User Guide - Page 31
... Software
Fingerprint Reader
GPS Enabler
GPS
Lenovo Solution Center
System Health and Diagnostics
Mobile Broadband Connect
3G Mobile Broadband
Password Manager
Password Vault
Power Manager
Power Controls
Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery®
Factory Recovery Disks Enhanced Backup and Restore
SimpleTap
SimpleTap
System Update
Update and Drivers
Note: Depending on your computer...
User Guide - Page 33
... camera and audio devices.
• Fingerprint Software If your system comes with a fingerprint reader, the Fingerprint Software program enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result, the fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access.
• GPS Enabler If the PCI Express Mini Card installed...
User Guide - Page 34
... (3G) network through a supported wireless WAN card.
• Password Manager
The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in authentication information for Windows programs and Web sites.
• Power Manager
The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your computer. It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve...
User Guide - Page 35
... preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. • System Update The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software update packages (Lenovo programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other...
User Guide - Page 53
... your monitor on the list, stop the
installation of this driver and use the driver shipped with your monitor. 15. After updating the driver, click Close. 16. For the Windows 7 operating system, to change the color settings, right-click on the desktop, and click
Screen resolution. Click Advanced Settings, select the Monitor tab, then set Colors. 17. Click OK.
Note: To...
User Guide - Page 79
... window, select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter. The rescue medium starts.
When the rescue medium starts, the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace opens. The help information for each feature is available from the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace. Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process.
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Your computer...
User Guide - Page 105
... solid state drive, you also might need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFI BIOS, or recover preinstalled software. This information will help you handle your computer with proper care and keep it in top working shape.
• "Installing a new operating system" on page 89 • "Installing device drivers" on page 91 • "ThinkPad Setup" on...
User Guide - Page 106
... DVD into the DVD drive, and restart the computer. 7. Restore C:\SWTOOLS from the backup copy you made before starting the installation. 8. Install the Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8. To do this, run the Setup.exe file in the C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\INTELINF\infinst_autol directory. 9. Install device drivers. See "Installing other drivers and software (for Windows 7)" on page 92...
User Guide - Page 107
... the latest device drivers. Do not download them from the Windows Update Web site.
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader
To use the 4-in-1 media card reader, you need to download and install the Realtek Card Reader Driver from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 (for Windows 7)
If your computer supports USB 3.0, and you...
User Guide - Page 108
...cannot find the Supplement files, device drivers, and application software you need on your hard disk drive, or if you want to receive updates and the latest information about them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers.
ThinkPad Setup
Your computer comes with the ThinkPad Setup program to enable you to select various setup parameters.
To start ThinkPad Setup, do the following:
92 User Guide
User Guide - Page 120
... the instructions from other software layers.
Your computer system board has a module called EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory. You can update the UEFI BIOS and the ThinkPad Setup program by starting your computer with a flash update optical disc or flash update application running in the Windows environment.
In some instances when you add software, hardware, or a device driver, you...
User Guide - Page 123
..., the following tips might help along the way:
• Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on.
• Ensure that your battery is charged and that you have the ac power connected.
• Boot into ThinkPad Setup and load the default settings.
• Restart the computer and start the recovery operation.
© Copyright Lenovo 2012
107
User Guide - Page 124
..., device drivers, UEFI BIOS flashes, or software updates. When the System Update program connects to the Lenovo Support Web site, the System Update program automatically recognizes the machine type and model of your computer, the installed operating system, and the language of the operating system to determine what updates are available for your computer. The System Update program then displays...
User Guide - Page 134
.... 2. If the exclamation mark is displayed next to the adapter name under Network adapters, you might not be using the correct driver or the driver might have been disabled. To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter. 3. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
- The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting.
118 User Guide
User Guide - Page 135
... Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software.
• Problem: The adapter stops working for no apparent reason. Solution: The network driver files might be corrupt or missing. Update the driver by referring to the above solution for the procedure to ensure that the correct device driver is installed.
• Problem: If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you...
User Guide - Page 139
...confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation. 9. Click the Driver tab. 10. Click Update Driver. 11. Click Browse my computer for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of
device drivers on my computer. 12. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 13. Select your monitor manufacturer and model. 14. After updating the driver, click Close. 15. Set Resolution.
Note: To...
User Guide - Page 149
... the Windows 8 operating system, click Lenovo Support from the Start screen. Click Registration. Then follow onscreen instructions.
Downloading system updates Downloading updated software might resolve problems you experience with your computer.
To download updated software, go to the following Web site and follow the instructions on the screen: http://www.lenovo.com/support
Recording information...
User Guide - Page 150
...available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support
This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • User guides and manuals • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions
Calling Lenovo
If you have...
User Guide - Page 151
... is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
Finding ThinkPad options
If you want to expand the capabilities of your computer, Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to meet your needs. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators, batteries, power adapters, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, and more...