Lenovo B460- Manuals

Page 2 - If your product is not working correctly,; DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE.; * Only for the users from the United States.; If you are using other Windows operating system, some; Notes

If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at htt...

Page 3 - Contents

i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer................................... 1 Top view ..........................................1Left-side view .................................3Right-side view ...............................4Front view .......................................5Bottom view ...........

Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; To p v i ew

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer To p v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may diff...

Page 6 - Use the camera for video communication.; Computer display; The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.; Power button; Press this button to turn on the computer.; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.; Touchpad; The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (Select models only) Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. S...

Page 7 - L e f t - s i d e v i ew; g h

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 L e f t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. ...

Page 8 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; ExpressCard; Insert ExpressCard device here.; Optical drive; Connects to USB devices.

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ExpressCard ® slot (Select models only) Insert ExpressCard device ...

Page 9 - F ro n t v i ew; Fan louvers; Dissipate internal heat.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sur...

Page 10 - B o t t o m v i ew; Battery pack

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SIM card slot (Select models only) Insert a SIM card (not ...

Page 12 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet

8 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals bef...

Page 13 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Sleep; from the Start menu.; Fn; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut; from the Start

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 9 Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the comp...

Page 14 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status

10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the...

Page 15 - Removing the battery pack

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 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 the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer ...

Page 16 - Using the touchpad; b c

12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...

Page 17 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad; Function key combinations; instantly. To use this function, press and hold; then press one of the

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar...

Page 19 - Connecting external devices; Inserting a memory card; Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.; Removing a memory card; Push the memory card until you hear a click.

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...

Page 20 - Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device; Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices.; Connecting an ExpressCard device (Select models only); Push the ExpressCard device until you hear a click.

16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices. Connecting an ExpressCard device (Select models only) Your computer comes with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices. Insert...

Page 21 - Connecting a; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Connecting a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data...

Page 22 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button

18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescu...

Page 23 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.; e f

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. d e f h a b g c Hard disk drive indicator Scroll lock...

Page 24 - Securing your computer; Using passwords

20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...

Page 25 - Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; W i r e d c o n n e c t i o n; Cable

21 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connect...

Page 26 - Hardware connection; Software configuration

22 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Hardware connection Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. * * * * TV cable Splitter ...

Page 27 - Wireless connection; WiMAX

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 23 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...

Page 28 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:

24 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuratio...

Page 29 - Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 25 Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only) Before getting started with Mobile Broadband, you first need to choose a mobile network operator and make sure you are in the coverage area of the network. After that, you also need:• To activate the Mobile Broadb...

Page 30 - Inserting the SIM card; To insert the SIM card:

26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn 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 Open the SIM card slot cover. 5 Insert the SIM card...

Page 31 - Removing the SIM card; To remove the SIM card:

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 27 Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: 1 Turn 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 Open the SIM card slot cover. 5 Push the SIM card in...

Page 32 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction

28 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...

Page 34 - Appendix A. CRU instructions; R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y

30 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Di...

Page 35 - R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd d i s k d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive; Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.

Appendix A. CRU instructions 31 R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd d i s k d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can...

Page 36 - To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:

32 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn 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 (HDD)/Mem...

Page 37 - Remove the frame fixing screw

Appendix A. CRU instructions 33 5 Remove the frame fixing screw . 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow . c c d d B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 33 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM

Page 38 - Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame

34 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame . 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay w...

Page 39 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

Appendix A. CRU instructions 35 R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate (D...

Page 40 - Reinstall the battery.

36 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for future use. 7 Insert the notched end of the DIM...

Page 41 - To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows:; System Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in

Appendix A. CRU instructions 37 To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book...

Page 42 - R e m ov i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e; To remove the optical drive, do the following:

38 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e m ov i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration . 2 Gently pull the optic...

Page 43 - Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty; What this warranty covers; Warranty

39 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo branded hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited Warranty is available in other languages at www.lenovo.com/warranty. What this warranty covers Lenovo warrants...

Page 44 - How to obtain warranty service; Warranty information

40 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty How to obtain warranty service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is referred to as a “Service Provider.” A list of Servi...

Page 45 - Replacement of a product or part; backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product

Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 41 Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves the replacement of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo’s property and the replacement product or part becomes your property. Only unaltered Lenovo products and part...

Page 46 - Use of personal information; and those regarding product set-up and installation.

42 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Use of personal information If you obtain service under this warranty, Lenovo will store, use and process information about your warranty service and your contact information, including name, phone numbers, address, and e-mail address. Lenovo will use this in...

Page 47 - Limitation of liability

Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 43 Limitation of liability Lenovo is responsible for loss or damage to your product only while it is: 1) in your Service Provider ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provider is responsible for the transportation.Neither Lenovo nor y...

Page 48 - Dispute resolution; If you acquired the product in; Other rights

44 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Dispute resolution If you acquired the product in Cambodia , Indonesia , Philippines , Vietnam or Sri Lanka , disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Singapore and this warranty shall be gove...

Page 49 - Wa r r a n t y i n fo r m a t i o n

Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 45 Wa r r a n t y i n fo r m a t i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If required, your Service Provider will provide repair or exchange service depending ...

Page 50 - Types of warranty service; Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service

46 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Types of warranty service 1 Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service Under CRU Service, your Service Provider will ship CRUs to you for installation by you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Len...

Page 51 - Product Exchange Service

Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 47 4 Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Under Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service, your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center, with delivery or shipping arranged by you. You are responsible to deliver or mail, as your Service Prov...

Page 52 - Appendix C. Product specific Notices; Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide; E n e rg y s t a r i n fo r m a t i o n; ENERGY STAR

48 Appendix C. Product specific Notices The notices in this appendix are specific to the product with the given MT number. Notices that are common for most Lenovo products are included in “Appendix A. Notice” of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide . E n e rg y s t a r i n fo r m a t i o ...

Page 54 - E l e c t ro n i c e m i s s i o n s n o t i c e s; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement; which the receiver is connected.

50 Appendix C. Product specific Notices E l e c t ro n i c e m i s s i o n s n o t i c e s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo B460, machine type 20047, 0875. Federal Communications Commission (F...

Page 55 - Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada; Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Appendix C. Product specific Notices 51 Responsible party:Lenovo (United States) Incorporated 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Telephone: (919) 294-5900 Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003....

Page 57 - European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance

Appendix C. Product specific Notices 53 European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the l...

Page 58 - Appendix D. Specifications; Form Factor; Intel Penryn Processor; Others; Yes

54 Appendix D. Specifications Model Name: B460 Machine Type 20047/0875 Note: The following specifications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Form Factor Size Appr. 340 mm × 234.6 mm...

Page 59 - Index

55 Index AC adapter Using ......................................................... 10 Battery Charging .................................................. 10 Bluetooth Connecting ............................................. 17 Camera .................................................... 2, 14 Expres...