Lenovo U460 manual

New W orld. New Thinking. TM www .lenovo.com ©Lenovo China 2010 P/N: 147003310 Printed in China U460 User Guide V1.0 cover_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad U460 User Guide V1.0[...]

First Edition (March 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. U460 User Guide V1.0 cover_2-3 If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support special- ist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates o[...]

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 carefull y . W e are pleased tha t you hav e chosen L enovo fo r your mob ile comp uting needs. T o help you ma ster the usage of your new computer quickly , we have prepar ed this user guide. In thi[...]

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 examp le, a nominal 40GB ha rd disk will appe ar as less than 40GB in the oper ating system. 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 OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a sp ecial po[...]

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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 Bottom v iew ............. ......[...]

ii Contents Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty ....... ............................... 84 Warranty informa tion ........ ....... 94 Appendix D. Custome r replaceable units (CRUs) ...................... .......... 98 Appendix E. Notices ................. 100 Notices ............ ................ ........... 100 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 r etain all information included 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 st orm may dam age the co mputer and result i n a[...]

vi Important safety inform ation On using Use ONL Y the power cord, power ad apt er and batter y pack shipped with the computer and never use th em with another product. Be sure the power outlet is suit able for th e plug and provides th e correct volta ge and current for the pr oduct you are ins talling. Danger: • An unsu itable power supply may[...]

Important safety inform ation vii Do NOT wrap the power cor d around the power adapte r 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 hazar d. A void keeping your hands, y ou r la p , o r a ny ot he r p ar[...]

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

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in thi s manual may differ fr om the actual product. Please re fer to the actual product. 5 [...]

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 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 fo r video commun ication. Built-i[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 3 OneKey Rescue System button Press this button to open OneKey Rescue System (If OneKey Rescue System has been pr einstalled) when the computer is power ed off. Note: For details, see “Chapter 4. OneK ey Rescue System” on page 39. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For detail[...]

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VGA port Connects to external display devices. Fan louve rs Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are b[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Media card slot Insert media cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using media cards (not supplied)” on page 26. Integrated w[...]

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 12. Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 24.  [...]

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

8 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 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 12. Battery latch- manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. SIM card slot (specific model[...]

9 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 ba[...]

10 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Turn on the computer Press the power button t o turn on the computer .  Configure th e operating sy stem Y ou may need to configure the operatin g system when it is first used. The configuration proces s may include the proce dures below . • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the Int[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 T o put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep fr om 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 lo ng time, the computer [...]

12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics 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 power is[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13  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. remove th e battery pack from the co mputer . Before removing the battery pack, make sure the compu ter has been shu t down. Notes: • Y ou a re ad[...]

14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Handling the battery If the rech argeable battery pack is replaced with an incorr ect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The batter y pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury and detrimen t to the environment, pay attention to the followin g points. Notes: • Repla[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad T o move the cursor on the scr een, slide your fingertip over the pad in the dire ction to which you want the cursor to move. Left click butto n The f[...]

16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Gestures The touch pad r ecognizes certain gestur es, and allows 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[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Three-Fi nger Flick • Place three fin gers, slightly separa t ed, down 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 fingers to the right or left wi[...]

18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our comput er has a numeric keypad an d function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d .  Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys th at, when enabled,[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19  Function key combination s Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational featur es instantly . T o use this f unction, press and hold Fn , then press one of the function keys .  [...]

20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics 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 resol ution settings. Fn + F5: O[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has several special keys and buttons. OneKey Rescue System button • When the computer is powered-of f, press this butto n to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey R[...]

22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Touch sens itive butto ns GPU (graphics p rocessing unit) switchable button : Press th is button to switch the GPU (only for U460A/U460s ). Power plan button: Press this button to switch the power plan. Mute button: Mute/Unmute the sound . [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 7 9 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 Hard disk drive indicator Scroll lock indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indic[...]

24 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 25  Using VeriFace™ V eriFace is a face recognition software which ta kes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that b ecomes the system’s “passwor d”. For more ins tructions on V eriFace, see the help file on your software.  Using BIOS password Using BIOS pass[...]

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

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 27 Inserting a media card 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the media car d slot. 2 Push the card directly into the medi a card slot until it reaches the end. Removing a medi a card 1 Push the medi a card until yo u hear a click. Gently pull the media card out of the media[...]

28 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 devi ce (specific models only) If your computer has an inte grated Bluetooth adapter car d, it can connec t to and transfer data wir elessly to o[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 29 Using Switchable Graphics (specific mode ls only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models suppo rt[...]

30 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics 2 Activate the Swit chable Graphic s di alog box. T o activate the dialog box, you can: • Click the icon of Graphics mode on the taskbar . • Press the GPU switchable button on the top of the keyboar d. Notes: • The screen migh t go blank for a few seconds during GPU switch. • T o ensure the output quality [...]

31 Chapter 3. Using the Internet As a global network, the Internet con nects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information sear ching, electr onic commerce, W eb browsing and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W ire d connection : uses physical wiring to connect. W ireless n [...]

32 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et  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 r eference only . Actual connection method may vary . TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. T elephone line Split[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 33 Wireless connectio n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireless connecti on provides mobil e access to the Internet, al lowing you to stay online anywher e the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signa l scales[...]

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

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 35  Using Mobile Broa dband (specifi c models only) Befor e getting started with Mobile Br oadband, you first need to choose a mobile network operator a nd make sure you are in the coverage ar ea of the network. After that, you a lso need: • T o activate the Mobile Broadband service thr ough your local mobile net[...]

36 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et • 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 al l cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display and turn it over . 3 Remove the battery . 4 Insert th[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 37 5 Put the battery back in place, tu rn the computer over again, and reco nnect the ca bles. Removing the SIM card T o re mo ve th e SI M c a 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 over . 3 Remove the battery . Notched[...]

38 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 4 Push the S IM card in until you he ar a click, and then pull the SIM card out. 5 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again , and reco nnect the ca bles. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM car d while the computer is on. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM car[...]

39 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 s ystem partition (C drive) for easy resto re when requir ed. Y [...]

40 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System  Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (With in Windows opera ting 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 pr ogram, you can back up the system partitio n on the har d disk drive, other st orage devices, or b y crea[...]

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 41  Using Lenovo On eKey Rescue System (W ithout 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 pr ogram, you can choose to r e sto[...]

42 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 U4[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 43 Where are the r ecovery discs? Y our computer did not come with a r ecovery disc. For an expla nation of the alternative recover y methods offer ed by Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 39. How can I contact the customer support c enter? See “Appendix A. Getting help and service” on page 65 [...]

44 Chapter 5. Troubles hooting What can I do i f the backu p process fa ils? If you can start the backup featur e without a problem, but it fails dur ing the backup pr ocess, please try the following steps: 1 Close other applications, then r estart the backup process. 2 Check if the destinatio n media is da maged, try to sele ct another path and th[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 45 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem her e, see Chapter 2. The followin g section only describes problems that m ight negate th e need to refer to the mo re[...]

46 Chapter 5. Troubles hooting My screen goes blank while the computer is on. • Y our scr een saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exit from 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 [...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 47 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 swit ch to powe r-saving [...]

48 Chapter 5. Troubles hooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a let ter. • The numeric lock function is on. T o disab le it, press Fn+F8 . Sleep or hibernation prob lems The comput er enters slee p mode unexpectedly. • If the battery overheats, the com puter automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 49 The computer does not return from sl eep mode and does not work. • 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 . • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer , then press[...]

50 Chapter 5. Troubles hooting Comput er scree n probl ems 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 proble[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 51 Battery problems Your computer shuts d o wn before t he batte ry status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery statu s indicator shows empty. • Discharge and r echarge the battery . The operating time for a fully charged batte ry is short. • For details, see “Handling the battery”[...]

52 Chapter 5. Troubles hooting OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. • Y ou are not curr ently using a W indows operati ng system. • There is not eno ugh space to store the ba cked up data. Y ou will need to free mor e hard disk space on your system partit ion (C drive). Fail to restore system partition to facto ry default. • T[...]

Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 53 The connected exter nal device does not wor k. • 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[...]

54 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 [...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 3 Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position , remove the battery pack in the direction s hown 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.   2 1 1[...]

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

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 57 5 Remove the Memory/Mini PCI ExpressCard sl ot compartment cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the compartm ent cover . b. Remove th e compartment cover .   1 2 1[...]

58 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 6 If two SO-DIMMs are alr eady installed in the memory slot, r emove one of them to make room f or the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the so cket at the same t ime. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for futu re use. 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socke t. Press the [...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 59 T o make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed corr ectly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during sta rtup. The BIOS Setup Utilit y screen opens . The T otal Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your comp uter .[...]

60 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by r eplacing the hard disk drive with one of gr eater capacity . Y ou can purchase a new har d disk drive from your r e seller or Lenovo ma[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 T o replace the hard di sk drive, do the following: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and al l cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer dis play , and then turn the computer over . 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive compartment cover . a. Remove the scr[...]

62 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the frame fixing scr ews. 6 Pull the tab in the dir ection shown by arr ow . 7 T ake out the hard disk drive secured in a metal fr ame . 8 Remove the screws an d detach the metal frame fr om the hard disk drive. 3 3 4[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 63 9 Attach the metal frame to a ne w hard disk drive; then tigh ten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive ge ntly into th e hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwar ds and the connectors fa cing each other; th en push it firmly into space. A Reinstall the frame fixing scr ews. B Reinstall the compart[...]

64 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer , and informs you of where to find replacement 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[...]

65 Appendix A. Getti ng help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more informatio n about Le novo comput ers, you will find a wide vari ety of sources available from Lenovo to as sist you. Thi s section con tains information about wher e to go for additional information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you [...]

66 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service Getting help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T h e L e n o v o We b s i t e o n t h e Wo r l d W i d e We b h a s u p - t o - d a t e i n f o r m a t i o n about Lenovo computers and support. The addr ess for the[...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 67 • Eng ineering change man agement - Occasional ly , there might be changes that are r equired after a product h a s been sold. Lenovo or your r eseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make s elected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardwar e. The following items ar e not covered: • R[...]

68 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service If possible, b e near your comp uter when you ma ke your call in case the technical assistance repr esentative needs to help you resolve a computer problem. Ple ase ensure that you have downloade d the most curr ent drivers and system updates, and recor ded information befor e you call. When calling for tech[...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 69 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 eligibl e for International W arranty Service, which automatical[...]

70 Appendix B. Use and care in formation Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though your comput er is designed to functi on reliably in norma l work environments, you need to use common sen se in handling it. By following these important tips, you w[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 71 computer , or through connecto rs on I/O devices conn ected to it. Even though this kind of e lectros tatic di sch arge (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 man ufa ctured t o minim[...]

72 Appendix B. Use and c are information - Always handle components car efully . Handle adapters, memory modules, and othe r circui t boards by the edges. Never touch exposed circ uitry . - Prevent others from touc hing comp onents. - When you install a static-s ensitive option or CRU, touch the static- protective package containing the pa rt to a [...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 73  Carry your computer prop erly • Before moving your computer , be sure to remove any media, turn of f attached devices, and disc onnect cor ds 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 dis k drive and da[...]

74 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Handle storage media and driv es properly • If your computer comes with an optica l drive, do not touch the 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 closin g the tray . • When installing your hard disk, [...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 75  Data safety • Do not delete unknown files or change the na me of files or directo ries that were no t created by you; otherw ise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network r esource s can leave your computer vulnerable to computer viruses, hack er s, spyware, and ot[...]

76 Appendix B. Use and c are information • Do not put the battery pack in trash tha t is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the ba ttery , comply with local ordinances or regula tions and your company’s safety standards. • Y our computer might have both an Ethernet connecto r and a modem connector . If so, be sure to connect your com[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 77 Accessibility and comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Ergonomic in formation W orking in the virtual of fice may mean adapting to freq uent changes in your envir onment. Following some simple ru les will make things easie[...]

78 Appendix B. Use and c are information  What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to obse rve the best ergonom ic 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, w[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 79 Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An important pa rt of owning your co mputer is maintenance. W ith pr oper care, you can avoid common problems. The following section [...]

80 Appendix B. Use and c are information • 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 revisions. • Keep up to date on device driver s on other non-Lenovo har dware. Y ou might want to rea d the device driver information r elease notes [...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 81  Cleaning the cover of your co mputer Occasionally cl ean your computer as follows: 1 Prepar e a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or str ong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part d etergen t. 2 Absorb the diluted deter gent int[...]

82 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Cleaning your computer keyboard 1 Absorb some isopr opyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-fr ee cloth. 2 W ipe each keytop surface with the cloth. W ipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, th e cloth may hook onto an adjacen t key and possibly damage it. Make sure that no liquid drips[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 83  Cleaning your comp uter display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-free cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your dis play , it might be a stain tran sferred from the keyboard when th e cover was pressed fr om the outside. 2 W ipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth. 3 If the[...]

84 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010- 01 04/2008 This Lenovo Lim ited W arranty applies only to Lenovo branded hardwa re products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited W arranty is available in other languages at www .lenovo.co m/warranty .  What this warr anty covers Lenovo warrants that each hardwar[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 85 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 TION ON DURA TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.  How to obtain warra nty service If the pr oduct does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty servic[...]

86 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty Some problem s can be resolved with a replacem ent 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 re solved ov er the telephone or r emotely , through your applicat[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 87  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 pr operty . Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts ar e eligible for replacement. The r[...]

88 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Your additional respon sibilities Where applicable, befor e service is provided, you ag ree to: 1 follow the service request pr ocedur es that your Service Pr ovider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; 3 provide your Service Pr ovider with all system keys or passw[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 89  What this warr anty does not cover This warranty does not cover 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 mis[...]

90 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Limitation o f liability Lenovo is responsible for l oss or damage to your product only whil e it is: 1) in your Service Provider ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provi der is respon sible for the transportation . Neither Lenovo nor yo ur Service Provider is responsible f[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 91 UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL LENOVO, ITS S UPPLIERS, 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 AGAI NST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YO UR DA T A; OR 3) SPE CIAL, INCI DENT AL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAG[...]

92 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty arbitration p roceedings, i ncluding all documents pr esent ed in such proceedings, shall be conduc ted in the English language, and the English language version of this warranty prevails over any other language version in such proceedings .  Other rights THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE GAL RIGHTS AN [...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 93  Lenovo Turkey a ddress 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[...]

94 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty 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: 20056, 0877 (U460) 20057, 08 85(U460s) China (Hon g Kon[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 95 If req uired , your Service Pr ovider will provide r epair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty serv ice specified for your product 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 1[...]

96 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty 2 On-site Ser vice Under On-Site Service, your Service Pr ovide r will either repai r or exchange the product a t your location. Y o u must provide a suitable working ar ea to allow disassembly and r eassembly of the Lenovo pro duct. For some products, certain repairs may requir e your Service Provider to sen[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 97 product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Serv ice, the product will be r eturned to you at Lenovo' s expense, un less your Service Provider specifies otherwis e. 5 Product Exchange Servic e Under Pro duct Exchange Service, Leno vo will ship a repla cement product to your location. Y ou are responsible for its[...]

98 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 ar e 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 requir e tools such as a sc[...]

Appendix D. Customer replaceab le units (CRUs) 99 Y our computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: • Internal CRUs (located behind an access panel) : These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer th at ar e concealed by an access panel that is typically secured by either one or two screws. Once the access panel is removed, only t[...]

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

Appendix E. Notices 101 express or implied warranties in certai n transactions, ther efore, th is statement may no t apply to you. This information could in clude technical inaccuracies or typogr aphical errors. Cha n ges are periodically made to the information her ein; these changes will be incorporated in new ed itions of th e publication. Lenov[...]

102 Appendix E. Notices made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available system s. Furthermore, som e measurements may have been estima ted through extrapol ation. A ctual results may vary . Users of this do cument sho uld verify the applicable data for their specific envi [...]

Appendix E. Notices 103 ENERGY STAR model information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENERGY ST AR ® is a joint pr ogram of the U. S. Environmental P rotection Agency a nd the U.S. Departmen t of Ener gy aime d at saving m oney and prote cting the environm ent throu g h energy ef ficient products and practices . Lenovo ® i[...]

104 Appendix E. Notices Lenovo encourages you to ma ke effi cient use of ener gy an inte gral part of your day- to-day op erations. T o help in this e ndeavor , Lenovo has pres et the following power-management features to take ef fect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: T o awaken your com puter fr om a Sleep mode , pres[...]

Appendix E. Notices 105 Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Wireless interoperability W ireless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LA N product that is based on Dir ect Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying[...]

106 Appendix E. Notices • 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 (K eyboard /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 Expr ess Mi[...]

Appendix E. Notices 107 result fr om deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review an d interpret the extens ive resear ch literature. In some situati on or environment, the use of wir eless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d or Bluetooth Daug hter Card may be r estricted by the proprietor of the building or respons ible repr [...]

108 Appendix E. Notices 3 Use of mobile devices on bo ard air cra ft is explicitly proh ibited by many airlines companies, especi ally during take-off and landing. The built-in Mobile Br oadband module on your computer is a l o w-power radio transceiver . When it is turned on, it intermittently receives and transmits radio fr equency (RF) energy wh[...]

Appendix E. Notices 109 Electronic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad U460 , machine type 20056, 0877 (U 460), 20057, 0885 (U460s) .  Federal Communications Com mission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been te sted [...]

110 Appendix E. Notices available fro m Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not res ponsible 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. Unauth orized changes or mo difications could void the user ’s authority to operate the [...]

Appendix E. Notices 111  Avis de conformité à la régl ementation d’Indu strie Canada Cet appar eil numérique de la classe B e s t 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 zur Elektromagnetis chen V erträglichkeit Dieses P[...]

112 Appendix E. Notices Deutschland: Einhaltung de s Gesetzes über die elektromag netische V erträ glichkeit 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 ist die Umse[...]

Appendix E. Notices 113  European Union Co mpliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electrom agnetic Compa tibility Directive This product is in co nformity with the protection r equirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108 /EC on the approxim ation of th e laws of the Member States r elating to electroma gn etic [...]

114 Appendix E. Notices  Lenovo Produc t Service Informatio n  Japanese VCCI Class B Statemen t[...]

Appendix E. Notices 115  Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Har monics A statement of complianc e to the IEC 61000-3-2 harm onics standard is requir ed for all products connecting to the power mains and r a ted less than 20A per phase.  Korea Class B[...]

116 Appendix E. Notices WEEE and recycling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  General recycling stateme nt Lenovo enco urages ow ners of in form ation technology (IT) equipment to respons ibly recycle their equi pment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variet y of programs a nd[...]

Appendix E. Notices 117 EU WEEE s t a t e m e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies on ly to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway . Appliances are labeled in accor d ance with[...]

118 Appendix E. Notices 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 Lenovo 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 company , you m[...]

Appendix E. Notices 119  Disposing of a Leno vo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in Japan may have components that contain hea vy metals or other e nvi ronmenta l sensitive substances. T o properly dispos e of disused components, such as a printed cir cuit board or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and [...]

120 Appendix E. Notices N o t i c e f o r users i n t h e U . S . A . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californ ia Perchlor ate Info rmation: Prod ucts containing CR (mangan ese di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain p erchlorate. Perchlorate Materia l — special handling may [...]

Appendix E. Notices 121 • Format your har d disk, using the software for initializin g it. • Using the pr einstalled r ecovery program, bring the har d disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; th ey do not delete the data itself. In other wor ds, the data retrieval proces sing is [...]

122 Appendix F. Features and Specifications Model Na me: IdeaPad U460 Machine Type 20056, 0877 IdeaPad U460s 20057, 0885 Note: The following specif ications may contai n technical inaccuracies or typographi cal errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change sp ecifications at any time without notice. Form Factor Size Appr . 338mm x 235m[...]

Appendix F. Features a nd Specifications 123 I/O Ports USB USB 2.0 port x 3 eSA T A/USB combo port x 1 Communication RJ-45 port Audio Headphone/Mic-In Jack Video CR T port/HDMI port Media card slot 5 in 1 slot x 1 (SD/MMC/MS/M S pro/xD) SIM card slot (specific models only) W ireless W AN SIM card slot x 1 Kensington slot Ye s[...]

124 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[...]

125 AC adapter Using ...................... ................ ... 12 Battery Charging .............. ................ ...... 12 Bluetooth Connecting .......................... ...... 28 Interoperability ......... .............. 105 Usage environment ... .............. 106 Camera ...................... ............... ...... 2 , 20 Card reader ......[...]

126 Index Lenovo Limi ted Warranty .... ............. 84 Mainte nance ......... ............. ................ 79 Microphon e Built-in ...... ............. ............... ...... 2 Notice Electronic emissions ............... 1 09 Numeric Keypad ........................ ....... 18 OneKey Rescue System button ......... 39 Password Problems ..........[...]

Index 127 Touchpad .............. ................ ............. 15 Trademarks ........................... ........... 124 Troubleshooting . ................ ............. ... 4 5 Using ..................... ................ ............. 29 VeriFace ................. ................ ............. 25 Warranty informa tion .. ................ .....[...]

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