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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad U410 unless otherwise stated. • To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals . Regulat...
Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1 Top view ....................................................................................................................... 1Left-side 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 a b d e f c g
Page 7 - Use the camera for video communication.; Computer display; Press this button to turn on the computer.; Touchpad; The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.; Speakers; The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Power button Press thi...
Page 8 - L e f t - s i d e v i ew; Fan louvers; Dissipate internal heat.; HDMI port; Connect to USB devices.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 U410 OneKey Rescue system button Press this button ...
Page 10 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; USB port; Connects to USB devices.; Connect the AC adapter here.; Memory card slot
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 U410 Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with no...
Page 11 - This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 25. f g
Page 12 - F ro n t v i ew; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 22.
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 U410 Memory card slot Insert memory cards ...
Page 13 - B o t t o m v i ew
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 9 B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 a
Page 14 - Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.
10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer U410 Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. a a
Page 15 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.; Conncting to the power; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet; Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.; Turning on the computer; Press the power button to turn on the computer.; Configuring the operating system
11 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals be...
Page 16 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Putting your computer into sleep state; To put the computer into sleep state, click and select; Sleep; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut; from the Start
12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 com...
Page 17 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status; If the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery.; Battery Protection
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 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 18 - Using the touchpad
14 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 19 - Using the keyboard; Function key combinations; Fn
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key com...
Page 20 - Hotkeys; Using hotkeys; The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard.
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys Using hotkeys The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard. By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. : Mute/Unmute. : Decrease sound volume. : Incr...
Page 21 - Setting hotkey mode
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Setting hotkey mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Restart the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, immediately ...
Page 22 - 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.
18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...
Page 23 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver fo...
Page 24 - Connecting; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled device (on select models) 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 ...
Page 25 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button; OneKey Recovery system.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered off, press this button to start the OneKey Res...
Page 26 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.; Power status indicator
22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. a b Power status indicator Battery status indicator a...
Page 28 - Securing your computer; Using passwords
24 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 29 - Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; W i r e d c o n n e c t i o n; Hardware connection; Cable
25 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 way: Wired connecti...
Page 30 - Software configuration
26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Page 31 - Wireless connection; Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:; WiMAX
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 27 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 32 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction; For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery.
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 33 - • In Windows, press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo; Create Recovery Disc
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 29 Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system.• Shut down your computer.• Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. Within th...
Page 35 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of
31 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. What safety precautions shou...
Page 36 - folder on D partition of the hard disk drive.; What can I do if the backup process fails?; Close other programs, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?
32 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Where can I find the device drivers? A compatible device ...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting; Display problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only de...
Page 38 - I forgot my password.; Sleep or hibernation problems; range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of
34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot res...
Page 39 - Computer screen problems; The screen is blank.
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 35 The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer 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 ...
Page 40 - Discharge and recharge the battery.; A hard disk drive problem; In the; menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure; Boot; A startup problem; The Microsoft
36 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that:- The Mute function is off.- The headphone jack is not used.- Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the bat...
Page 42 - Trademarks
38 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. LenovoIdeaPadOneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service na...
Page 43 - Notes
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • First Edition (March 2011) To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals . Regulatory Notice • © Copyright Lenovo 2011. Before using the product, be...
Page 44 - TM; User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad U310/U410 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2012 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com V1.1_en-US User Guide V1.0