Lenovo ThinkPad T540p User Manual
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Can I get my user guide in another language?
• To download the user guide in another language, go to Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
How do I use battery power more effectively when I am on the go?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see “Power-saving
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans. See
“Managing the power plans” on page 26
• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power from
draining by removing the battery.
How do I securely dispose of data stored on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive?
• Study Chapter 4 “Security” on page 47 section to find out how you can protect your computer from
theft and unauthorized use.
• Use the Password Manager program to protect the data stored on your computer. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
• Before you dispose of the data on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, be sure to read the topic “Notice
on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 56.
How do I get connected in different locations?
• To troubleshoot a wireless networking issue, go to:
• Take advantage of the networking features provided by the Access Connections program (on the
Windows 7 operating system) or Location Awareness program in Lenovo Settings (on the Windows 8
and Windows 8.1 operating systems).
• To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer, refer to “Wireless connections” on
• To travel more confidently, be sure to check the tips in “Traveling with your computer” on page 45.
• Press F8 to enable or disable the wireless features.
How do I give presentations or attach an external monitor?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure in the topic “Using an external monitor” on page 33.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor. See “Using dual displays” on page 37.
How do I attach or replace a device?
• See Chapter 6 “Replacing devices” on page 69 for more information about replacing the devices of
your computer.
I have been using the computer for some time already, and it is getting slower. What should I do?
• Follow the “General tips for preventing problems” on page 125.
• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See “Diagnosing problems” on
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 5 “Recovery overview” on page 59.
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