Lenovo S20-30 Notebook User Manual
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Incorrect characters appear 
on the screen.
•
Are the operating system or programs installed 
correctly? If they are installed and configured 
correctly, have the computer serviced.
BIOS password problems
I forgot my password.
•
If you forget your user password, you must ask the 
system administrator to reset your user password.
•
If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo 
authorized servicer cannot reset your password or 
recover data from the hard disk. You must take your 
computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a 
marketing representative to have the hard disk drive 
replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will 
be charged for parts and service.
•
If you forget your administrator password, a Lenovo 
authorized servicer cannot reset your password. You 
must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized 
servicer or a marketing representative to have the 
system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, 
and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Sleep problems
The critical low-battery error 
message appears, and the 
computer immediately turns 
off.
•
The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC 
power adapter to the computer, or replace the battery 
with a fully charged one.
The computer enters 
sleep mode 
immediately after Power-on 
self-test (POST). 
•
Make sure that: 
- The battery is charged.
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable 
range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of 
Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Note:
If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
The computer does not 
return from sleep mode, 
and the computer does not 
work. 
•
If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC 
power adapter to the computer and then press any 
key or the power button.
•
If the system still does not return from sleep mode, 
stops responding, or cannot be turned off, reset the 
computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the 
computer, press and hold the power button for 4 
seconds or more.
