Lenovo S405 User Manual
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
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Password problems
I forgot my password.
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If you forget your user password, ask the system
administrator to clear the user password.
administrator to clear the user password.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 or hibernation problems
The critical low-battery error
message appears, and the
computer immediately turns off.
message appears, and the
computer immediately turns off.
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The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC adapter to
the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged
one.
the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged
one.
The computer enters sleep
mode immediately after
Power-on self-test (POST).
mode immediately after
Power-on self-test (POST).
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Make sure that:
- The battery is charged.
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range.
- 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.
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.
from sleep mode and the
computer does not work.
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If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may
have entered hibernation mode automatically because the
battery is depleted. Check the power indicator.
have entered hibernation mode automatically because the
battery is depleted. Check the power indicator.
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If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC adapter
to the computer, then press any key or the power button.
to the computer, then press any key or the power button.
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If your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state,
connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the
power button to resume operation.
connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the
power button to resume operation.
Note:
If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and
you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the
computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer is still not
reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery.
you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the
computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer is still not
reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery.