Lenovo Y460 Bedienungsanleitung

Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 User Guide V1.0[...]

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Respective Users Dear user , Thank you for purchasing your new Lenovo notebook computer! Before using this product, ma ke sure to read this user guide carefully . W e are pleased that you h ave chosen L enovo for y our mobile c omputing needs. T o help you master the usage of your new computer quickly , we have prepar ed this user guide. In this ma[...]

Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user , While using your computer, you may fi nd that the nomin al hard disk capacity indicat ed is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by th e operating system. For example, a nomi nal 40GB hard disk will appe ar as less than 40 GB in the operating sys tem. This discrepancy is not an error in h[...]

In addition, if a portion of the har d disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then th e capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computer s may come with prein stalled On eKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a spec ial p[...]

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i Important safety informatio n...... iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Getting to k now your computer ....................................... 1 Top view ...... ................... ............... 1 Left-side view .......................... ..... 4 Right-side view ........... .................. 5 Front view .......................[...]

ii Contents Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty ...................................... 85 Warranty infor mation ........... .... 95 Appendix D. Custo mer replaceable units (CRUs) ........... 99 Appendix E. Notices ......... ........ 101 Notices ... ................... ................. 101 ENERGY STAR model information ....... .....................[...]

iii Important safety information Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you saf ely use your notebook personal computer . Follow and retain all information include d with your computer . The information in this document do es not alter the terms of you[...]

iv Important safety inform ation Unpack Inspect the covers of the computer and the AC adapter , especially parts with the following labels attached for an y crack or damage. Danger: • Hazardous voltage, current, an d energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. [...]

Important safety inform ation v Working place Do NOT use the computer in humid places such as a bathr oom. Keep the computer and other parts away fro m liquids. Danger: • An electric shock may be caused by spilled liquid. Do NOT use the computer during a lightn ing storm. Attention: • L ightning sto rm may damage th e computer and result in an [...]

vi Important safety inform ation On using Use ONL Y the power cord, power ad apter an d batter y pack shipped with the computer and never use them with another product. Be sure the power outlet is suit able for th e plug and provides the correct volta ge and current for the product you ar e installing. Danger: • An unsu itable power supply may da[...]

Important safety inform ation vii Do NOT wrap the power cor d around the powe r adapter or other objects. Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord , or place heavy objects on it. Attention: • Stressing the cord may cause th e cor d to fray , crack or crimp which may pres ent a safety hazard. A void keeping your hands, y ou r la p, o r a ny oth er par t o[...]

viii Important safety inform ation Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt t o service a product yourself unless instr ucted to do so by the customer support ce nter or your docu mentation. Attention: • Do NOT take risks or attempt to diagn ose the situation yourself. Contact the cus tomer support center for further guidance. For a list of servic e a[...]

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in thi s manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. 10 3[...]

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 135 degr ee. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Built-in [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 3 Ambient L ight Sensor The Ambient Light Sensor detects the en vironmental illuminance and automatically adjusts the panel brightness of the display accordingly , if enabled. Y ou may enable/disable the Ambient Light Sensor in Lenovo Energy Manage ment. Lenovo SlideNav bar For details, see “Lenovo Slid e[...]

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display . Fan louve rs D[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) device” on page 30. eSATA/USB combo por[...]

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 13. Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 26.  [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 7 Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Media card sl ot Insert media ca rds (not supplied) her e. Note: For details, see “Using media cards (not supplied)” [...]

8 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 5 4 7 1 3 6 2[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 9 Battery latch- spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 13. Battery latch- manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. SIM card slot (specific model[...]

10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals befor e using your computer .  Connect to the power The supplied b[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11  Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer .  Configure th e operating system Y ou may need to configure the operatin g system when it is first used. The configuration proces s may include the procedur es below . • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the Intern[...]

12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics T o put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. •P r e s s Fn + F1 . T o wake the computer , do one of the following. • Press th e power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. • If you do not us e the computer for a long time, the computer w[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Checking battery s tatus Y ou can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Wi n d o w s Power Options .  Charging the battery When you find that the battery powe r is[...]

14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. r emove the battery pack from the co mputer . Before removing the battery pack, make sure the compu ter has been shut down. Notes: • Y ou are adv[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15  Handling the battery If the re chargeable battery pack is r eplaced with an incorrect type, ther e may be danger of an explosion. The batter y pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the fo llowing points. Notes: • Replac[...]

16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad T o move the cursor on the screen, slide yo ur fingertip over the pad in the direction to which you want the cursor to move. Left click butto n The f[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17  Gestures The touch pad r ecognizes certain gestur es, and allo ws for easy execution of actions such as zoom in/out , or scroll up/down, etc. Pinch zoom • Place two fingers down on the T ouchPad surface. • Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out. For the b[...]

18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Three- Finger Flick • Place three fin gers, slightly separa ted, do wn on the T ouchPad surface. • Flick your fingers in a linear , continuous motion in the desir ed direction, moving from one side of t he T ouchPad to the opposite side. • Horizontal finger motion, sliding your finger s to the right or left [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our com puter has a numeric keypad an d function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d.  Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys th at, when enabled, w[...]

20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Function key combination s Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly . T o use this f unction, press and hold Fn , then press one of the function keys .   2 1 2[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 The following describes the fe atures of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/off the backlight for the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display de vices. Fn + F4: Open the interface fo r display resolution settings. Fn + F5: Ope[...]

22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has several special keys and buttons. a OneKey Rescue System button • When the computer is powered-of f, press this button to ente r the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKe[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 b Lenovo Slid eNav bar Lenovo SlideNav is a piece of cool software. Y ou ca n launch an item quickly , change wallpaper , zip or unzip the screen, and even switch between workspaces (on ly available in tr ial version), just by simply slidin g your fing er on Lenovo SlideNav ba r . Launching a n Item: Slide your fin[...]

24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics c Cap Sensor bu ttons Energy management button: Quick launch Lenovo EM utili ty for power management. OneKey Theater II button: Press to swi tch Lenovo OneKey Theater II application for best user scenario. It incl udes Normal Mode, Movie Mode and Intelligent Mode. V olume Down button: Quick decrease volume level .[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 4 Hard disk drive indicator Bluetoo th indicator Wireless communication indicator Num lock indicator Caps l[...]

26 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides infor mation about how to help protect your computer from th eft and unauthorized use.  Attaching a security lock (not supplied) Y ou can attach a se c[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 27  Using VeriFace™ V eriFace is a face recognition softwa re which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. For more ins tructions on V eriFace, see the help file on your softwar e.  Using passwords Using passwor ds hel[...]

28 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.  Using media cards (not supplied) Y our computer supports the following types of media cards: • Secure Digital (SD) ca[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 29 Inserting a media card 1 Gently pull the dummy card out of the media card slot. 2 Push the card directly into the med ia card slot until it r eaches the end. Removing a media card 1 Gently pull the media card out of the media card slot. 2 Insert the dumm y card to the media car d slot. Note: The dummy card is used [...]

30 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Connecting a universal serial bus (USB ) device Y our computer comes with 3 USB ports and an eSA T A/USB port compatible with USB devices.  Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific mode ls only) If your computer has an inte grated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wir elessly to oth[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 31 Using Switchable Graphics (specific mode ls only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models support Switchab le Graphics. With this tech[...]

32 Chapter 3. Using the Internet As a global network, the Internet con nects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information sear ching, electron ic commerce, W eb browsing and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W ired conn ection: uses physical wiring to connect. W ireless net[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 33  Hardware connection: Cable DSL  Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) for details on how to configure your com puter . Note: The above diag rams are for refer ence only . Actual connection method may vary . TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. T elephone line Split[...]

34 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et Wireless connectio n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireless connection pr ovides mobile access to the Internet, allowin g you to stay online anywher e the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, [...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 35  Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection T o enable wireless communications, do the foll owing: 1 Slide the integrated wir eless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and sear[...]

36 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et  Using Mobile Broa dband (specific mo dels only) Befor e getting started with Mobile Br oadband, you first need to choose a mobile network operator a nd make sure you ar e in the coverage area of the network. After that, you also need: • T o activate the Mobile Broadban d service through your local mobile netw[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 37 • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile Broadb and network. Inserting the SIM card T o insert the SIM card: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display and turn it over . 3 Remove the battery . 4 Remove the[...]

38 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 6 Reinstall the SIM car d slot cover . 7 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again , and reco nnect the cables. Removing the SIM card T o rem ove th e S IM ca rd: 1 T urn off the computer , then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display and turn it o[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 39 5 Open the SIM card holder , and pull the SIM card out. Close the SIM card ho lder . 6 Reinstall the SIM card slo t cover . 7 Put the battery back in place, tu rn the computer over again, and reco nnect the cables. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM car d while the computer is on. Doing so may cause permanent dam[...]

40 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your sys tem partition (C dr ive) for easy restor e when r equired. Y[...]

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 41  Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In W indows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Re covery . W ithin the program, you can back up the system partitio n on the hard disk drive, other st orage devices, or by creating [...]

42 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System  Using Lenovo On eKey Rescue System (With out Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKe y Rescue System. • Shut down your computer . • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue System. W ithin the program, you can choos e to restore[...]

43 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists fr equently asked questions and tell wher e you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer , see Lenovo IdeaPad Y4[...]

44 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Where are the r ecovery discs? Y our computer did not come with a r ecovery disc. F or an explanation of the alternative recovery me thods offere d by Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 40. How can I contact the cu stomer support center? See “Appendix A. Getting help and se rvice” on page 66[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 45 What can I do i f the backup pro cess fails? If you can start the backup featur e without a problem, but it fails during the backup pr ocess, please try the following s teps: 1 Close other applications, then r estart the backup process. 2 Check if the destinati on media is da maged, tr y to select another path and the[...]

46 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your pr oblem here, see Chapter 2. The following sectio n only describes pr oblems that might negate the nee d to refer to the mor e[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 47 My screen goes blank while the computer is on. • Y our screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exit fr om the screen saver or to resume fr om sleep or hibernation mode: - T ouch the touchpad. - Press any key on the keyboard. - Press the power button. -P r e s s Fn + F2 to confirm [...]

48 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The system cannot be switched from highperform- ance GPU to power-saving GPU. • If you are outputting the scre en to an external display through an HDMI cable, you might not be able to switch to power- saving GPU. Change the display device back to the LCD display of your notebook before you switch t o power-saving G[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 49 Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a let ter. • The numeric lock function is on. T o disable it, press Fn+F8 . Sleep or hibernation problems The comput er enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor over heats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to [...]

50 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The computer does not return from sl eep mode and does not work . • If the computer does not return fr om sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the po wer indicator . • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer , then pr[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 51 Comput er screen pr oblems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC adapter , or using the battery , and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + to make the scr een brighter . - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to resume from the sleep mode. - If the problem[...]

52 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Battery problems Your computer shuts d own before t he battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery statu s indicator shows empty. • Discharge and rechar ge the battery . The operating ti me for a fully charged batte ry is short. • For details, see “Handling the battery” [...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 53 OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. • Y ou are not currently usin g a W indows operating system. • There is not eno ugh space to store the backed up data. Y ou will need to free more hard disk space on your system partition (C drive). Fail to restore system partition to factory default. • The sy[...]

54 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The connected exter nal device does no t work. • Do not connect or disconnect any external dev ice cables other than Plug and Play (PnP) device while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer . • When using a high power consumpti on external devices such as an external USB optical disk dr[...]

55 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  To replace the battery 1 T urn off the computer , or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables fr om the computer . 2 Close the computer [...]

56 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 3 Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow . 4 Install a fully charged battery . 5 T urn the computer over again. Conn ect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.   1 1 2[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 57 Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate (DDR3) sm all outline dual inline memory module (SO- DIMM)-availab[...]

58 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the CPU/Memory compartment cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover . b. Remove th e compartment cover .   2 1 1 1 1[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 59 6 If two SO-DIMMs are al ready installed in the mem ory slot, remove one of them to make room for the n ew one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the sock et at the same time. Be sur e to save the old SO-DIMM for futu re use. 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socke t. Press the [...]

60 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during sta rtup. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. The T otal Mem ory item shows the total amo unt of memory installed in your com puter . Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are s[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing th e hard disk drive with one of gre ater capacity . Y ou can purchase a new hard disk drive from your r eseller or Lenovo mark[...]

62 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o replace the hard disk dr ive, do the following: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display , and then turn the computer over . 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive compartm ent cover . a. Remove the scre[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 63 5 Remove the frame fixing scr ew . 6 Pull the tab in the dir ection shown by arrow . 7 T ake out the hard disk drive secur ed in a metal frame . 8 Remove the screws an d detach the metal frame from the har d disk drive. 3 4 5[...]

64 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 9 Attach the metal frame to a new h ard disk drive; then tighten th e screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive ge ntly into the hard disk drive bay with th e tab facing upwar ds and the connectors fa cing each other; then push it firmly into space. A Reinstall the frame fixing scr ew . B Reinstall the compartm[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 65 The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceabl e Units) for your computer , and informs you of where to find r eplacement instructions . Setup Post er User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Memory O Hard disk driv e O[...]

66 Appendix A. Getti ng help and service If you need help, service, tech nical assistance, or just want mor e informatio n about Leno vo computers, you will fi nd a wide vari ety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This sect ion contains information about wher e to go for additional information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you [...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 67 Getting help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo W eb site on the W orld W i de W eb has up-to-date informa tion about Lenovo compu ters and support. The address for the Lenovo hom e page is http://consumer[...]

68 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service • Eng ineering change management - Occasional ly , there might be changes that are r equired after a pr oduct has been sold. Lenovo or your r eseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make s elected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your har dware. The following items ar e not covered: • Re[...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 69 If possible, be near your computer when you make your call in case the technical assistance representative needs to help you resolve a computer problem. Ple ase ensure that you have downloaded the most curr ent drivers and system updates, and recor ded information befor e you call. When calling for technical [...]

70 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service Getting help around the world - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International W arranty Service, which automatical[...]

71 Appendix B. Use and care in formation Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though yo ur computer i s designed to function reliably in norma l work environments, you need to use common sen se in handling it. By following these important tips, you w[...]

72 Appendix B. Use and c are information computer , or through connectors on I/O devices connected to it. Even though this kind of electr ostatic discharge (ESD) is the opposite of a discharge fr om your body or clothing to the computer , it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction . Y our computer is designed and m anufa ctured to minim ize a[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 73 - Always handle components carefully . Handle adapters, memory modules, and oth er circuit boar ds by the edges. Never touch exposed circ uitry . - Prevent others from touc hing compon ents. - W hen you install a static-sensitive opti on or CRU, touch the static- protective package containing th e part to a [...]

74 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Carry your computer prop erly • Before moving your computer , be sure to remove any media, turn of f attached devices, and disc onnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned of f, before moving it. This will pr event damage to the hard disk drive and data[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 75  Handle storage media and driv es properly • If your computer com es with an optical drive, do not touch th e surface of a disc or the lens on the tray . • W ait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical drive b efore closing the tray . • When installing your hard disk, [...]

76 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Data safety • Do not delete unknown files or change the na me of files or directories that were no t created by you; other w ise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network r esources can leave your computer vulnerable to computer viruses, hack ers, spywar e, and oth[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 77 • Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (r efer to the W eb page: http://c onsumersuppo rt.lenovo. com ). This can help authorities r eturn your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible tech nical information and upgrades. • O[...]

78 Appendix B. Use and c are information Accessibility and comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Ergonomic in formation W orking in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequen t changes in your envir onment. Following some simple rules will make things easier [...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 79  What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to obse rve the best ergonomic practices when you are using your co mputer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardle ss of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips as possible. Sitting properl y and using adequate lighting, for example, wi[...]

80 Appendix B. Use and c are information Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An important part of owning your computer is mai ntenance. W ith proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following sections pro[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 81 • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http ://con sumersuppo rt.lenovo.com to keep up to date with curr ent drivers and r evisions. • Keep up to date on device d rivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. Y ou might want to rea d the device driver information releas e notes [...]

82 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Cleaning the cover of your compu ter Occasionally cl ean your computer as follows: 1 Prepar e a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use deter gent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or str ong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part d etergent. 2 Absorb the diluted deter gent int[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 83  Cleaning your computer keyb oard 1 Absorb some isopr opyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth. 2 W ipe each keytop surface with the cl oth. W ipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, th e cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it. Ma ke sure that no liquid drip[...]

84 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Cleaning your co mputer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-fr ee cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display , it might be a stain transferr ed from the keyboard when th e cover was pressed from the outside. 2 W ipe or dust the stai n gently with a soft, dr y cloth. 3 If th[...]

85 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010- 01 04/2008 This Lenovo Lim ited W arranty applies on ly to Lenovo branded har dware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited W arranty is available in other lan guages at www .lenovo.co m/warranty .  What this warr anty covers Lenovo warrants that each hardw[...]

86 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty PERIOD. SOME ST A TES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TI ON ON DURA TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.  How to obtain warranty service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty servic [...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 87 Some problem s can be resolved with a replacement part that you can install yourself called a “Custo mer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” If so, your Service Provider will s hip the CRU to you for you to install. If your proble m cannot be resolved ov er the telephone or r emotely , through your applicatio[...]

88 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves th e r eplacement of a product or part, the replaced pr oduct or part be comes Lenovo’s property and the replacemen t product or part becomes your property . Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts ar e eligible for replacemen t. The r[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 89  Your additional respon sibilities Where applicable, before service is provided, you agr ee to: 1 follow the service request pr ocedur es that your S ervice Provider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; 3 provide your Service Pr ovider with all system keys or passwo[...]

90 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  What this warr anty does not co ver This warranty does not cove r the following: • uninterrupted or error-fr ee operation of a product; • loss of, or damage to, your da ta; • any software programs, whether prov ided with the product or installed subsequently; • failure or damage r esulting from mi[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 91  Limitation o f liability Le n ov o i s re s p on s i bl e fo r l os s or d am a ge t o yo u r p ro d uc t on l y w h il e i t i s : 1) i n your Service Provider ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provi der is responsible for the transportati on. Neither Lenovo nor your Serv[...]

92 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL LEN OVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS, OR SER VICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INF ORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY : 1) THIRD P AR TY CLAIMS AG AINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) L OSS OR DAMAGE TO YO UR DA T A; O R 3) SPECIAL, IN CIDENT AL, INDI RECT OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAM[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 93 arbitration p roceedings, including all documents presented in such proceedings, shall be conducted in the English language, and the English language version of this warranty prevai ls over any other language versio n in such proceedings .  Other rights THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPEC IFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AN D [...]

94 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Lenovo Turkey ad dress LENOVO TECHNOLOGY B.V . TURKIYE IST ANBUL SUBESI Beybi Giz Plaza, Der eboyu cad., Meydan Sok., No:28, Kat:10, Dai re 35 Maslak Posta Kodu: 34398 T el : 3658900-99 Fax: 2902750[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 95 Warranty information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Product or machine type Country or region of purchase Wa r r a n t y period Ty p e o f warranty service notebook: 20037, 0633 Korea, Ta i w a n parts and labor - 1 year [...]

96 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty If req uired, your Serv ice Provider wil l provide r epair or exchange serv ice depending on the type of warranty service specified for your pr oduct and the available service. Scheduling of servi ce will depend upon the time of your call, parts availability , and other factors.  Types of warranty service [...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 97 2 On-site Service Under On-Site Service, your Service Pr ovider will either repair or exchange the product a t your location. Y ou must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and r eassembly of the Lenovo product. For some products, certain repairs may re quire your Service Pr ovider to send the[...]

98 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Serv ice, the pr oduct will be returned to you at Lenovo' s expense, unle ss your Service Provider specifies otherwise. 5 Product Exchange Service Under Pr oduct Exchange Service, Leno vo will ship a replacement product to your location. Y ou are responsible for its in[...]

99 Appendix D. Customer re placeable units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ar e computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer . There are two types of CRUs: internal and external . External CRUs are easy to install, wher eas internal CRUs requir e some technical skills and in some cases might r equire tools such as a scr[...]

100 Appendix D. Custo mer replaceable units (CRUs) Y our computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: • Internal CRUs (located b ehind an access panel): These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer th at ar e concealed by an access panel that is typically secur ed by either one or two scr ews. Once t he access panel is removed, on[...]

101 Appendix E. Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features disc ussed in this document in all countries. Consul t your local Lenovo[...]

102 Appendix E. Notices express or implied warranties in certain transaction s, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information her ein; these changes will be incorporated in new ed itions of th e publication. Lenovo may [...]

Appendix E. Notices 103 made on development-level systems an d ther e is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same o n generally available systems. Furthermore, som e measurements may have been estimated thr ough extrapola tion. Actua l results may vary . User s of this docum ent should verify the applicable data for their specific env[...]

104 Appendix E. Notices ENERGY STAR model information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENERGY ST AR ® is a joint program of the U. S. Env ironmental P rotection Agency a nd the U.S. Depart ment of Ener gy aimed at sa ving money and protecting the environment through ener gy efficient pr oducts a nd practices. Lenovo ® is pr[...]

Appendix E. Notices 105 Lenovo enco urages you to m ake efficient use of energy an integral part o f your day- to-day operatio ns. T o help in this ende avor , Lenovo has p reset the following power-management features to take ef fect when your co mputer has been inactive for a specified duration: T o awaken your compu ter from a Sleep mo de, press[...]

106 Appendix E. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Wireless interoperability W ireless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LA N product that is based on Direct Seq uence Spread Spectrum (DS SS), Complementary Code Keyin[...]

Appendix E. Notices 107 • Generic Object Exchange • Generic Object Push • File T ransfer •S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n •A u d i o G a t e w a y •H e a d s e t •P r i n t e r • Human Interf ace Devices (Keyboar d/Mouse) • Basic Im age •H a n d s f r e e •A V  Usage environmen t and your health W ireless LAN PCI Express Mini[...]

108 Appendix E. Notices result fr om deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review an d interpret the extensive r esearch literatur e. In some situati on or environment , the use of wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d or Bluetooth Daughter Card may be r estricted by the proprie tor of the building or respons ible repre[...]

Appendix E. Notices 109 3 Use of mobile devices on bo ard aircr aft is explicitly prohibited by many airlines compan ies, especially during take-of f and landing. The built-in Mobile Br oadband module on your computer is a low-power radio transceiver . When it is turned on, it intermittently receives an d transmits radio fr equency (RF) energy whic[...]

110 Appendix E. Notices Electronic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 , machin e type 20037 0633 .  Federal Communications Com mission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been te sted and found to comply with the [...]

Appendix E. Notices 111 available fro m Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or televisio n interference caused by using other than recommended cable s or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthor ized changes or modificatio ns could void the user ’s authority to operate the e[...]

112 Appendix E. Notices  Avis de conformité à la régl ementation d’Industri e Canada Cet appareil n umérique de la classe B e st conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  German Class B C ompliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Kl asse B EU-Richtlinie zu r Elektromagnetischen V erträglichkeit Dieses Pr[...]

Appendix E. Notices 113 Deutschland: Einhaltung de s Gesetzes über die elektromagnetisch e V erträglichkei t von Betriebsmittein Dieses Pr odukt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln” EMVG (früher “Gesetz über die elektrom agnetische V erträglichkeit vo n Geräten”). Dies is t die Ums[...]

114 Appendix E. Notices  European Union Co mpliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electromagne tic Compatibility Directive This product is in conform ity with the protection requir ements of EU Council Directive 2 004/108/EC on the approxima tion of the laws of the Member States r elating to electr omagn etic co[...]

Appendix E. Notices 115  Lenovo Produc t Service Information  Japanese VCCI Class B Statemen t[...]

116 Appendix E. Notices  Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Har monics A statement of complianc e to the IEC 61000-3-2 harmonics standar d is requir ed for all products conne cting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase.  Korea Class B[...]

Appendix E. Notices 117 WEEE and recycling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  General recycling stateme nt Lenovo encourages owners of inform ation technology (IT) equi pment to respons ibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offe rs a variety of programs and ser[...]

118 Appendix E. Notices EU WEEE s t a t e m e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equi pment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway . Appliances ar e labeled in accor dance with[...]

Appendix E. Notices 119 Japan r e c y c l i n g s t a t e m e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Collecting and Recycling a Disused Le novo Computer or Monitor If you are a co mpany employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the compa ny , you[...]

120 Appendix E. Notices  Disposing of a Leno vo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in J apan may have components that contain heav y metals or other env i ro nmental sensitive substances. T o properly dispos e of disused components, such as a printed circuit boar d or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and[...]

Appendix E. Notices 121 N o t i c e f o r users i n t h e U . S . A . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californ ia Perchlorat e Informa tion: Prod ucts containing CR (manganese di ox ide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain p erchlorate. Perchlorate Materia l — special handling may [...]

122 Appendix E. Notices • Format your har d disk, using the software for initializing it. • Using the preins talled recovery program, bring the har d disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself. In other wor ds, the data retrieval pr ocessing is dis[...]

123 Appendix F. Features and Specifications Model Name: IdeaPad Y460 Machine Type 20037/ 0633 Note: The following specif ications may contain techni cal inaccuracies or typ ographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Form Factor Size Appr . 340mm x 235mm x 20~32.8mm (with 6 cells [...]

124 Appendix F. Featu res and Specifications I/O Ports USB USB 2.0 port x 3 eSA T A /USB com bo port Communication RJ-45 port Audio Headphone/Mic-In Jack Video CR T port/HDM I port ExpressCard slot 34mm ExpressCard slot x 1 Media card slot 6 in 1 slot x 1 (SD/SD-pro/MMC/MS/MS-pro/XD) Mini PCI ExpressCard slot (specific mode ls only) Wi - F i / Wi M[...]

125 Trademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following tems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad Ve r i F a c e OneKey Microsoft and[...]

126 AC adapter Using ... ................... ................... 13 Battery Charging ...................... ............. 13 Bluetooth Connecting ......... ................... .... 30 Interoperability ...... ................. 106 Usage environment .............. .. 107 Camera ............ ................... ............ 2 , 21 Card reader ........[...]

Index 127 Lenovo Limi ted Warranty ....... .......... 85 Mainte nance .......... ................... .......... 80 Microphon e Built-in ....... ................... ............... 2 Notice Electronic emissions ....... ........ 110 Numeric Keypad ................... ............. 19 OneKey Rescue System button ......... 40 Password Problems ....... [...]

128 Index Touchpad ........... ................... ............. 16 Trademarks ........... ................... ........ 125 Troubleshooting ............. ................... 46 Using .. ................... ................... .......... 31 VeriFace ....... ............... ................... .... 27 Warranty informa tion .... ................... 95[...]

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