Lenovo ThinkPad X140e User Manual
Safety, warranty, and setup guide, Unpack, Initial setup instructions
 
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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices 
ThinkPad X140e 
Lenovo
®
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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information: 
 
Unpack
ThinkPad
®
computer
Battery
Power cord
ac power
adapter
Documentation
Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and 
applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove the 
Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see “Recovery overview” in 
the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic User Guide provided on 
your computer. 
Initial setup instructions
1.
Install the battery pack.
This system supports only batteries specially designed 
for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or 
an authorized builder. The 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. 
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the 
performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and 
provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out 
of their use. 
2.
Connect to power.
3.
Press the power button
to turn on the computer.
4.
Configure the operating system following the on-screen instructions to complete the initial
setup. This process takes several minutes.
Additional information about using your ThinkPad computer is in the User Guide. See 
“Accessing your User Guide” later in this document. 
Controls and indicators
UltraConnect™ wireless antennas
Wireless features status indicator
Integrated camera
Power button
TrackPoint
®
pointing stick
Fn key
TrackPoint buttons
Touch pad
System status indicator
Built-in microphone
Accessing your User Guide
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. 
To access your User Guide, do the following: 
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8.1 operating system:
 Method 1
1. Go to the Start screen.
2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go
to the Apps screen. If you are using a touch screen, swipe up to 
go to the Apps screen. 
3. Scroll to the right side of the screen, and click or tap Help and
Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
4. Click or tap Lenovo User Guide.
 Method 2
1. Go to the Start screen.
2. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.
3. Click or tap User Guide.
Windows 8: 
 From the desktop or the Start screen 
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are 
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen 
to display the charms, and then tap Search. 
2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Lenovo User Guide.
 From the Start screen
Third Edition (January 2014)
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LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, 
reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window
opens.
2. Click or tap User Guide.
Windows 7:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and
Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
2. Click Lenovo User Guide.
Read before using your computer
The following sections provide critical safety and regulatory 
information for Lenovo computers and instructions on how to access 
electronic versions of the publications developed for your computer. 
Read first — regulatory information
Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply 
with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region 
in which it has been approved for wireless use. In addition, if your 
product contains a telecom modem, it complies with the requirements 
for connection to the telephone network in your country. 
Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region 
before using the wireless devices contained in your computer. To 
obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory Notice, refer to the 
“Downloading publications” section below. 
Downloading publications
Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from 
the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your 
computer, go to follow the 
instructions on the screen. 
Service and Support information
The following information describes the technical support that is 
available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout 
the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full 
explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See “Lenovo Limited Warranty 
notice” later in this document for details on accessing the full warranty. 
If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and 
conditions for detailed information: 
 For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to: 
 For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at 
. 
Telephone technical support
You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center 
by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support 
representative, please have the following information available: model 
and serial number, the exact wording of any error message, and a 
description of the problem. 
Your technical support representative might want to walk you through 
the problem while you are at your computer during the call. 
Worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list
Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. 
The most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is 
always available at. 
If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, 
contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. 
Country or region
Telephone number
Africa 
 
South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans) 
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business 
Partner 
Algeria
+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)
Argentina
0800-666-0011 (Spanish)
Australia
1800 041 267 (English)
Austria
01-24592-5901 (German)
Bahrain
Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722 
Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302 
Belgium
+32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support) 
(Dutch, French) 
Bolivia 0800-10-0189
(Spanish)
Brazil
Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: 
(11) 3889-8986 
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 
0800-701-4815 
(Brazilian Portuguese) 
Brunei
Dial 800-1111, then dial 866-273-5446 
(English and Bahasa Melayu) 
Canada
1-800-565-3344 (English, French)
Caribbean 
(Bermuda, 
Jamaica, Tortola) 
1-800 426 7378 (English)
Chile 800-361-213
(Spanish)
China
Technical Support Line 
800-990-8888, 86-10-58851110 (Mandarin) 
Colombia 1-800-912-3021
(Spanish)
Costa Rica
0-800-011-1029 (Spanish)
Croatia
0800-0426, +385 1 6110095 (calls out side of Croatia)
Cyprus 80092537
(Greek)
Czech Republic
800-353-637
Denmark 4520-8200
7010-5150 (Warranty service and support) 
(Danish) 
Dominican 
Republic 
1-866-434-2080 (Spanish) 
 
Country or region Telephone number 
Ecuador 
1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish)
Egypt
800-0000-418 (Toll free) 
002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply) 
(English, Arabic) 
El Salvador
800-6264 (Spanish)
Estonia
+372 66 00 800, +372 6776793
Finland 09-459-6960
358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support) 
(Finnish) 
France
Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and 
support) 
(French) 
Germany
0800-5004618 (Gebührenfrei) (Garantieservice und 
Support) 
Greece
Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner
Guatemala 1800-624-0051
(Spanish)
Honduras Tegucigalpa:
232-4222
San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 
(Spanish) 
Hong Kong
 (852) 3071-3561 
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin) 
Hungary
+36 1 3825716 
+36 1 3825720 
(English, Hungarian) 
India
1800 3000 THINK (1800 3000 8465) (Reliance) 
1800-419-4666 (Tata) 
Email: [email protected] (English and Hindi)
Indonesia 001-803-442-425
(English, Bahasa Indonesia)
Ireland
01-881-1444 (Warranty service and support) 
(English) 
Israel
Givat Shmuel Service Center: 
+972-3-531-3900 
(Hebrew and English) 
Italy
39-800-820094 (Warranty service and support) 
(Italian) 
Jamaica
1-800 426 7378 (English)
Japan
0120-000-817 (Japanese, English)
Jordan Jordan
Business
Systems:
00 962 6 5000999 (ext. 713/127) 
General Computer & Electronic (GCE): 
00 962 6 551 3879 (English, Arabic) 
Korea
080-513-0880 (Toll free) (Korean)
Kuwait
Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: 00 965 2244 5280 
AM. KHORAFI: 00 965 2200 1100 1127 
Khorafi Business Machines (KBM): 00 965 2259 4611
Diyar United Company: 00 965 4378 383 
Redington Kuwait: 00 965 2433 3203, 25456250 / 
25456251 
Latvia +371
7070360
Lebanon
Quantech: 00 961 1999 500 
Computer Business Machine (CBM): 00 961 1680 180
El Haceb S.A.L: 00 961 1771 300 
Lithuania
+370 5 278 66 00
Libya
+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)
Luxembourg
+352 360 385 222 
 (French) 
Macau 0800-807
/
(852) 3071-3559 
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin) 
Macedonia
1800-88-0013 (English, Bahasa Melayu)
Malaysia 1800-88-0013
(English, Bahasa Melayu)
Malta +35621445566 
Mexico 001-866-434-2080 
(Spanish)
Middle East
+44 (0)1475-555-055
Morocco
+212 5 22 509035 
+212 5 22 509017 
(Arabic) 
Netherlands
+31 (0)20 513 3939 (Dutch)
New Zealand
0508 770 506 (English)
Nicaragua 001-800-220-1830
(Spanish)
Norway
8152-1550 (Warranty service and support) 
(Norwegian) 
Oman
Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication Systems: 
00 968 2469 6255 
Overseas Business Machines (OBM): 00 968 2460 
1072, 2460 5018 
Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS): 00 968 
2455 9831 
Country or region
Telephone number
Pakistan
International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.: 
00 92 212 422 569, 00 92 213 241 2023 
Selling Business Systems: 
00 92 21 568 9823 
Panama 206-6047
001-866-434-2080 (Lenovo Customer Support Center 
- Toll free) 
(Spanish) 
Paraguay 009-800-52-10026
(Spanish)
Peru
0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish)
Philippines
180089086454 (GLOBE subscribers) 
180014410719 (PLDT sbuscribers) 
(Tagalog, English) 
Poland
+48 22 760 7300 (Polish)
Portugal
+351 21 892 7046 (Portuguese)
Qatar
Al Mana Computer Services: 00 974 4489 966 (ext. 
1992) 
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: 00 974 4441 212 
Romania +4-021-224-4015 
Russia 
8-800-555-0317 (Toll free number) 
(Russian, English) 
Saudi Arabia
8008445128 (English, Arabic)
Singapore
1-800-818-5219 (English, Mandarin, Bahasa 
Malaysia) 
Slovakia
+421 2 4974 8888
Slovenia +386-1-200-50-60
(Slovenian)
Spain
+34 91-714-7983 (Spanish)
Sri Lanka
+9411 2493547, +9411 2493548 (English)
Sweden 08-477-4420
077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support) 
(Swedish) 
Switzerland
0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support) 
(German, French, Italian) 
Taiwan 0800-000-702
(Mandarin)
Thailand
001 800 4415 734 
(Thai, English) 
Turkey
0212 336 03 66 
00800 448 825 165 (Turkce) 
(Turkish) 
Ukraine
0800 502 235 
(Ukrainian, Russian, English) 
United Arab 
Emirates 
800 04447023 (English, Arabic)
United Kingdom
08705-500-900 (Standard warranty support) 
(English) 
United States
1-800-426-7378 
(English) 
Uruguay 000-411-005-6649
(Spanish)
Venezuela 0-800-100-2011
(Spanish)
Vietnam
120-11072 (Toll Free) 
+(84) 8 3521 8000 (Standard Charges Apply) 
(Vietnamese, English) 
Yemen
Al Khirbash and Agencies: 
00 967 1209 8278 
Yemen Business Machines (YBM): 
00-967 3 213324, 
00-967 3 214655, 
00-967 3 213909 
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Safety information
This section contains important safety information for Lenovo 
products. Additional safety information is provided in the User Guide 
for your product. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional 
information. 
Document Outline
- Unpack
- Initial setup instructions
- Controls and indicators
- Accessing your User Guide
- Read before using your computer
- Read first — regulatory information
- Downloading publications
- Service and Support information
- Safety information
- Lenovo Limited Warranty notice
- Warranty Information
- Customer Replaceable Units
- Electronic emission notices
- Recycling and environmental information
- Legal notices