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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
Brief user notices
ThinkPad T540p, W540, and W541 http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
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ThinkPad® Removable Power cord Ac power adapter Documentation Guide.
computer battery

Initial setup Controls, connectors, and indicators

Important: Before using your computer, be sure to read and understand the regulatory information and Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following illustrations.
safety information later in this document.

1. Install the removable battery.

This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific
system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The Camera*
system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed
for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for
another system is installed, the system will not charge. Microphones*
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety Power button
of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or
damage arising out of their use. Numeric keypad
Fingerprint reader*
2. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter , connect the ac power adapter to the power Color sensor*
connector on your computer , and connect the power cord to a properly grounded ac power outlet
Near Field Communication touchpoint*
. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.
Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons*
TrackPoint pointing stick
Fn key with the Fn Lock indicator
F1 key with the speaker mute indicator
F4 key with the microphone mute indicator

* On some models.
3. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the initial setup.

“Accessing your User Guide” for additional information.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
Accessing your User Guide Plastic bag notice can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to Your computer has the following self-service CRUs:
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. maximum increases the earphone and headphone output
• ac power adapter
To access your User Guide, do the following: DANGER voltage and the sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect
your hearing, adjust the equalizer to an appropriate level. • Power cord
Windows 10: Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from • Removable battery
1. Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Companion. If babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation. Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time
at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or • Bottom covers
Lenovo Companion is not displayed on the Start menu, click
earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN • Memory module
All apps to display all programs, and then click Lenovo
50332-2. The headphone output connector of your computer • Internal storage drive (hard disk drive or solid-state drive)
Companion. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice complies with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification limits the
2. Click Support → User Guide. • UltrabayTM device
computer’s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV.
Windows 8.1: WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated • Wireless LAN card
To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or
1. Go to the Start screen. with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a • Wireless WAN card
earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 Limits)
2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
or a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones • Coin-cell battery
to the Apps screen. If you are using a touch screen, swipe up to defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
that do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to • TrackPoint cap
go to the Apps screen. excessive sound pressure levels.
3. Click Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support General battery notice Your computer has the following optional-service CRUs:
window opens. If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the
package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones • Keyboard
4. Click Lenovo User Guide. DANGER and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN
Windows 8: Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have 50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that Worldwide telephone technical support
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation Values). Using This section lists Lenovo Support telephone numbers. If you cannot
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. with approved parts. A battery other than the one specified headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous find the support telephone number for your country or region,
2. From the Apps screen, click Help and Support. The Windows by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery is not due to excessive sound pressure levels. contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
Help and Support window opens. covered by the warranty.
1. Click Lenovo User Guide. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, have
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause overheat, liquid Service, support, and warranty information the following information available: model and serial number, the
Windows 7: leakage, or an explosion. To avoid possible injury, do the The following information describes the technical support that is exact wording of any error message, and a description of the
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and following: available for your product during the warranty period and throughout problem.
Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
• Do not open, dissemble, or service any battery. the life of your product. Online technical support is available during
2. Click Lenovo User Guide.
• Do not crush or puncture the battery. the lifetime of a product at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without
Lenovo makes constant improvements to the User Guide of your • Do not short-circuit the battery, or expose it to water or notice. The most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer
If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and
computer. To ensure that you have the up-to-date information of other liquids. Support Center is always available
conditions for detailed information:
your computer, see “Downloading publications” for information at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
• Keep the battery away from children.
about downloading the latest User Guide. • For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to:
• Keep the battery away from fire.
http://support.lenovo.com/lwsu
Downloading publications Stop using the battery if it is damaged, or if you notice any Country or region Telephone number
discharge or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery • For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:
Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from http://support.lenovo.com/ladps Algeria +33 6 7348 1739 (French, Spanish)
the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your leads. Anguilla 1-800-426-7378 (English)
computer, go to: Store the rechargeable batteries or products containing the Warranty Information Antigua and 1-800-426-7378 (English)
rechargeable batteries at room temperature, charged to Barbuda
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals Lenovo provides a warranty period for your computer. To check the
approximately 30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend that the Argentina 0800-666-0011
batteries be charged about once per year to prevent warranty status of your computer, go to 0800-266-1583
Read this documentation before using your overdischarge. http://www.lenovo.com/warranty-status, and then follow the (Spanish, English)
computer instructions on the screen. Armenia 0-60690077
Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills.
Your computer is covered by the terms of the Lenovo Limited (Standard charges apply)
When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances
or regulations. Warranty (LLW), version L505-0010-02 08/2011. The LLW is (Russian, English)
displayed on your computer during the initial setup. If you cannot Australia 1800 041 267 (English)
Notice for removable rechargeable battery view the LLW either from your computer or from the Web site Austria 0810-100-654 (German)
(http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02), contact your local Lenovo Bahamas 1-800-426-7378 (English)
This documentation provides critical safety and regulatory office or reseller to obtain a printed version. Bahrain Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722
information for Lenovo computers. DANGER Bahrain Business Machine LLC:
After the initial setup has been completed, you can view the
Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructions warranty information from your computer by doing the following: 00 973 1758 4302
Safety information included in the product documentation. (Arabic, English)
Windows 10: Bangladesh AWSP Flora Limited:
If the battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an 1. Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Companion. If 70-200-6853 88-0171-000-0000 (Mobile)
explosion. The battery contains a small amount of harmful Lenovo Companion is not displayed on the Start menu, click Email: hasan_reaz@globalbrand.com.bd
substance. All apps to display all programs, and then click Lenovo Belarus 8-256400184
Companion. (Standard charges apply)
Laser compliance statement Notice for non-rechargeable coin-cell battery 2. Click Support → Warranty & Services. (Russian, English)
Windows 8.1: Belgium 02-339-36-11 (Warranty service and support)
CAUTION: 1. Go to the Start screen. (Dutch, French)
If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic an explosion. The battery contains a small amount of harmful 2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go Bermuda 1-800-426-7378 (English)
devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: substance. to the Apps screen. If you are using a touch screen, swipe up to Bolivia 0800-10-0189 (Spanish)
go to the Apps screen. Brazil Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region:
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product Do not heat to more than 100°C (212°F). 3. Click Warranty Information. 11-3889-8986
could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no
serviceable parts inside the device. The following statement applies to users in the state of Windows 8: Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region:
California, U.S.A. 1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the 0800-701-4815
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other screen to display the charms, and then click Search (Portuguese)
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation California Perchlorate Information:
2. From the Apps screen, click Warranty Information. Brunei Darussalam Dial 800-1111, and then dial
exposure. Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin-cell 866-273-5446
batteries may contain perchlorate. Windows 7: (Bahasa Melayu, English)
DANGER From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French)
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class Device Experience → Lenovo Warranty.
Cayman Islands 1-800-426-7378 (English)
3B laser diode. Note the following: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Chile 800-361-213 (Spanish)
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not
Customer Replaceable Units
China Technical Support Line:
view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct Using headphones or earphones Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded 400-100-6000
exposure to the beam. or replaced by the customer. To view the instructions on replacing (Mandarin)
CAUTION: the CRUs, see the respective section in the User Guide. See

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Country or region Telephone number Country or region Telephone number Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive Turkish RoHS
Colombia 01-800-011-0227 Oman Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of
01-800-912-3021 Systems: other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
(Spanish) 00-968-2469-6255 Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Substances in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Costa Rica 0-800-011-1029 (Spanish) Overseas Business Machines (OBM): Conformity information is located in the Regulatory Notice, which
Croatia 385-1-3033-120 (Hrvatski) 00-968-2460-1072, 2460-5018 you can download from the Lenovo Support Web site. See
Cyprus 800-92537 (Greek) Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS): “Downloading publications” for additional information.
Czech Republic 800-353-637 (Czech) 00-968-2455-9831
Pakistan International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.:
Denmark 7010-5150 (Warranty service and support)
00-92-212-422-569
Recycling and environmental information
(Danish)
Dominican 1-866-434-2080 (Spanish) 00-92-213-241-2023 Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT)
Republic Selling Business Systems: equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no
00-92-21-568-9823 longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to
Ecuador 1-800-426911-OPCION 4 (Spanish) Ukraine RoHS
Panama 001-866-434 (Lenovo Customer Support assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
Egypt Primary: 0800-0000-850 Secondary:
Center- toll free)
0800-0000-744 For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to:
(Spanish)
(Arabic, English) http://www.lenovo.com/recycling
Paraguay 009-800-52-10026
El Salvador 800-6264 (English) For additional recycling and environmental statements, refer to your
009-800-44-10119
Estonia 372-66-0-800 User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for details. India RoHS
(Spanish)
(Estonian, Russian, English)
Peru 0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish) RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
Finland 358-800-1-4260 Important WEEE information
Philippines 1-800-8908-6454 (GLOBE subscribers) 2011.
(Warranty service and support) (Finnish)
1-800-1441-0719 (PLDT subscribers)
France Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service
(Tagalog, English)
and support) (French)
Poland 48-22-273-9777 (Polish, English)
Electrical and electronic equipment marked with Wireless-radio compliance information
Georgia 995-706-777-826 the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin may
Portugal 808-225-115 not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste. Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply
(Standard charges apply)
(Standard charges apply) (Portuguese) Waste of electrical and electronic equipment with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or
(Russian, English)
Qatar Al Mana Computer Services: (WEEE) shall be treated separately using the region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
Germany 0800-500-4618 (Gebührenfrei)
00-9744-4489-966 (ext. 1992) collection framework available to customers for
(Garantieservice und Support) (German)
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: the return, recycling, and treatment of WEEE. Besides this document, ensure that you read the Regulatory Notice
Greece Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner 00-9744-4441-212 (Arabic) for your country or region before using the wireless devices
Grenada 1-800-426-7378 (English) Country-specific information is available at:
Romania 4-021-224-4015 (Romanian) contained in your computer. To obtain a PDF version of the
Guatemala Dial 999-9190, wait for operator, and request to http://www.lenovo.com/recycling Regulatory Notice, see “Downloading publications” in this document.
Russia +7-499-705-6204
reach 877-404-9661 (Spanish)
+7-495-240-8558
Honduras 800-0123 (Spanish) Brazil wireless-radio compliance information
(Standard charges apply) Recycling information for Japan
Hong Kong (852) 3516-8977 (Russian)
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin) Saint Lucia 1-800-426-7378 (English) Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem
Hungary + 36-13-825-716 Saudi Arabia 800-84-451-28 direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de
(English, Hungarian) (Standard charges apply) estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a
India (Primary) 1800-419-4666 (Tata) (Arabic) Recycling information for China sistemas operando em caráter primário.
(Secondary) 1800-3000-8465 (Reliance) Singapore 6818-5315 (Standard charges apply)
Email: commercialts@lenovo.com This equipment is a secondary type device, that is, it is not protected
1-800-415-5529
(English, Hindi) against harmful interference, even if the interference is caused by a
(English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia)
Indonesia 1-803-442-425 device of the same type, and it also cannot cause any interference
Slovakia +421-2-4974 -8888
62 213-002-1090 to primary type devices.
Slovenia 386-1-2005-60 (Slovenian)
(Standard charges apply)
South Africa 0800-110-756 (English) Mexico wireless-radio compliance information
(English, Bahasa Indonesia)
Spain 34-917-147-833 (Spanish) Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
Ireland 1-881-1444 (Warranty service and support)
(English) Sri Lanka 9477-7357-123 (RoHS) Advertencia: En Mexico la operación de este equipo está sujeta a
(Sumathi Information systems) (English) las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o
Israel 972-3-531-3900 (Givat Shmuel Service Center)
(Hebrew, English) Sweden 077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support) European Union RoHS dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o
(Swedish) dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
Italy 39-800-820-094 (Warranty service and Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January
support) (Italian) Switzerland 0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support) pueda causar su operación no deseada.
2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the
(German, French, Italian)
Jamaica 1-800-426-7378 (English) restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
Japan 0120-000-817 (Japanese, English)
Taiwan 0800-000-702 (Mandarin) and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”). Singapore wireless-radio compliance information
Thailand 001-800-4415-734
Jordan Jordan Business Systems: For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS, go to:
(+662) 787-3067 (Standard charges apply)
00-962-6-500-0999 Ext 713/127 http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communi
(Thai, English)
General Computer & Electronic (GCE): cation.pdf
00-962-6-551-3879 Tortola 1-800-426 7378 (English)
(Arabic, English) Trinidad and 1-800-426-7378 (English)
Tobago China RoHS
Kazakhstan 77-273-231-427
Turkey 444-04-26 (Turkish) The information in the following table is applicable for products
(Standard charges apply)
Turks and Caicos 1-800-426-7378 (English) manufactured on or after January 1, 2015 for sale in the People’s Additional compliance information
(Russian, English)
Kenya 080-0733-256 (English) Ukraine 044-362-42-81 (Standard charges apply) Republic of China. Brazil audio notice
Korea 080-513-0880 (Toll Free) 089-320-24-92 (Standard charges apply)
(Ukraine, Russian, English) Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibeis por longos periodos pode
02-3483-2829 (Standard charges apply)
United Arab 8000-3570-2810 (Standard charges apply) provocar danos ao sistema auditivo.
(Korean)
Kuwait Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: Emirates (Arabic)
00-965-2244-5280 United Kingdom 03705-500-900 (local rate) Eurasian compliance mark
AM. KHORAFI: (Standard warranty support)
00-965-2200-1100 1127 (English)
Khorafi Business Machines (KBM): United States 1-800-426-7378 (English)
00-965-2259-4611 Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish)
Diyar United Company: Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish)
00-965-4378-383 Vietnam 120-11072 (Toll Free) California BC mark
Redington Kuwait: 84-8-4458-1042 (Standard charges apply)
00-965-2433-3203; Yemen Al Khirbash and Agencies:
2545-6250 / 2545-6251 00-967-1209-8278
(Arabic, English) Yemen Business Machines (YBM):
Latvia 371-6707-360 00-967-3-213324
(Latvian, Russian, English) 00-967-3-214655 ENERGY STAR
Lebanon Quantech: 00-961-1999-500 00-967-3-213909
Computer Business Machine (CBM): (Arabic) Select models conform to ENERGY STAR®
00-961-1680-180 requirements. Additional ENERGY STAR
El Haceb S.A.L: 00-961-1771-300 Lenovo product service information for Taiwan information is in your User Guide. See “Accessing
(Arabic, English, French) your User Guide”.
Libyan Arab 33-6-7348-1739 (French, English)
Jamahiriya
Lithuania 370 5278 6602 (Lithuanian, Russian, English)
Luxembourg 352-360-385-222 (French)
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Malaysia 1-800-88-0013 Electronic emission notices United States, other countries, or both.
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Malta 356-21-445-566 Class B digital device. The User Guide for this product provides the
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Mexico 001-866-434-2080 device. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional information. States and other countries.
01-800-083-5622 Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or
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(Spanish)
Moldova 0-60223433
(Standard charges apply)
(Russian, English)
Morocco 212-5-22-509-35 (Arabic)
Nepal 977-985-0-0
300-071-399 (mobile) European Union conformity
Email: suresh@megatech.com.np EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
Netherlands 020-513-3939 (Dutch)
New Zealand 0508-770-506 (English)
Nicaragua 001-800-220-2282 (Spanish)
Nigeria 070-8060-1481 (English)
Norway 8152-1550 (Norwegian)