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Page 2 - If your product is not working correctly,; DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE.; * Only for the users from the United States.

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...

Page 3 - Respective Users; Thank you for your cooperation.

Respective Users Dear user,Thank you for purchasing your new Lenovo notebook computer! Before using this product, make sure to read this user guide carefully. We are pleased that you have chosen Lenovo for your mobile computing needs. To help you master the usage of your new computer quickly, we hav...

Page 4 - Explanation of hard disk capacity; I. Different standards used by the manufacturer and operating

Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user,While using your computer, you may find that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system. For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in the operating syste...

Page 5 - II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes

In addition, if a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the 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 computers may come with preinstalled OneKey Resc...

Page 7 - Contents

i Important safety information...... iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ....................................... 1 Top view ........................................ 1Left-side view ............................... 4Right-side view............................

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ii Contents Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty ...................................... 84 Warranty information ............... 94 Appendix D. Customer replaceable units (CRUs)................................ 98Appendix E. Notices................. 100 Notices ....................................... 1...

Page 9 - iii; Important safety information; Im p o r t a n t s af e t y i n f o r m at i o n; Read this first; Physical injury or even death may be caused.

iii Important safety information Im p o r t a n t s af e t y i n f o r m at i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your computer....

Page 10 - iv; • Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present

iv Important safety information Unpack Inspect the covers of the computer and the AC adapter, especially parts with the following labels attached for any crack or damage. Danger: • Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.

Page 11 - • An electric shock may be caused by spilled liquid.

Important safety information v Working place Do NOT use the computer in humid places such as a bathroom.Keep the computer and other parts away from liquids. Danger: • An electric shock may be caused by spilled liquid. Do NOT use the computer during a lightning storm. Attention: • Lightning storm may...

Page 12 - • An unsuitable power supply may damage your computer or

vi Important safety information On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use them with another product.Be sure the power outlet is suitable for the plug and provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing. Danger...

Page 13 - vii; • Stressing the cord may cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp

Important safety information vii Do NOT wrap the power cord around the power adapter or other objects.Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord, or place heavy objects on it. Attention: • Stressing the cord may cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp which may present a safety hazard. Avoid keeping your hands...

Page 14 - viii; • Do NOT take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation

viii Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the customer support center or your documentation. Attention: • Do NOT take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the customer support center for f...

Page 15 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; To p v i e w

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer To p v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the act...

Page 16 - Power button

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Attention:• Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degree. 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 ...

Page 17 - Touchpad

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 OneKey Rescue System button Press this button to open OneKey Rescue System (If OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Note: For details, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 39. Touchpad The touchpad functions...

Page 18 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; VGA port; Fan louvers; HDMI port

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VGA port Connects to external display devices. Fan louvers Dissipate intern...

Page 19 - R i g ht - s i d e vi e w; Media card slot; Microphone jack; USB port

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 R i g ht - s i d e vi e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Media card slot Insert media cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Usi...

Page 20 - Kensington slot

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your 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.

Page 21 - B o t t om v i e w

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 B o t t om v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 3 7 1 2 5 6 6

Page 22 - Speakers

8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your 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 sec...

Page 23 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Read the manuals; Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.; Connect to the power; Install the battery pack; Refer to the supplied; Connect the computer to an electrical outlet; Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

9 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your comp...

Page 24 - Turn on the computer; Press the power button to turn on the computer.; Configure the operating system; • Configuring the Internet connection; Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Putting your computer into sleep state

10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer. Configure the operating system You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below.• Accepting the end user license ...

Page 25 - Shutting down your computer

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1 . To wake the computer, do one of the following.• Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. • If you do not use the computer f...

Page 26 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status; Power Options; Charging the battery

12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power Options . Charging the battery W...

Page 27 - Removing the battery pack

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 the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer ...

Page 28 - Handling the battery

14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention ...

Page 29 - Using the touchpad

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction to which you wa...

Page 30 - Gestures; Pinch zoom; • Lift both fingers up off the TouchPad surface to stop scrolling.; Rotating; • Rotate one finger in the desired direction.

16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Gestures The touch pad recognizes certain gestures, 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 TouchPad surface. • Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers...

Page 31 - moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side.

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Three-Finger Flick • Place three fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface.• Flick your fingers in a linear, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. • Horizontal finger motion, sliding yo...

Page 32 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad

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

Page 33 - Function key combinations; Fn; , then press one of the

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn , then press one of the function keys .

Page 35 - S p ec i a l k ey s a n d b u t t o n s; Your computer has several special keys and buttons.; OneKey Rescue System button; • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 S p ec i a l k ey s a n d b u t t o n s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has several special keys and buttons. OneKey Rescue System button • When the computer is powered-off, press this...

Page 36 - Touch sensitive buttons; Press this button to switch the power plan.

22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Touch sensitive buttons GPU (graphics processing unit) switchable button: Press this 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.

Page 37 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 7 9 5 6 8 1234 Hard disk drive indicator Scroll lock indicator Caps lock ...

Page 38 - Securing your computer

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. Attaching a securi...

Page 39 - Using VeriFaceTM; extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map; Using BIOS password

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. For more instructions on VeriFace, see the help file on your software. Usi...

Page 40 - C o n ne c t i n g ex t e r n a l d ev i c e s

26 Chapter 2. Learning the basics C o n ne c t i n g ex t e r n a l d ev i c e s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using media cards (not supplied) Your computer support...

Page 41 - Inserting a media card; Insert the dummy card to the media card slot.

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 card slot. 2 Push the card directly into the media card slot until it reaches the end. Removing a media card 1 Push the media card until you hear a click...

Page 42 - Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications

28 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with 3 USB ports and an eSATA/USB port compatible with USB devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect ...

Page 45 - Chapter 3. Using the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; Wi r ed c o n n ec t i o n

31 Chapter 3. Using 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 connection: use...

Page 46 - Software configuration

32 Chapter 3. Using 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 * Cable modem *...

Page 47 - Wireless connection

Chapter 3. Using the Internet 33 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connection provides mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless s...

Page 48 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:; Hardware connection

34 Chapter 3. Using the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration Consult y...

Page 49 - Using Mobile Broadband (specific models only)

Chapter 3. Using the Internet 35 Using Mobile Broadband (specific 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 Broadband s...

Page 50 - Inserting the SIM card; To insert the SIM card:

36 Chapter 3. Using the Internet • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile Broadband network. 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...

Page 51 - Removing the SIM card; To remove the SIM card:

Chapter 3. Using the Internet 37 5 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again, and reconnect the cables. 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 o...

Page 53 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System; O n e K e y R es c u e S y st e m; Introduction

39 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System O n e K e y R es c u e S y st e m - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your sys...

Page 55 - • Press the

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 41 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 t...

Page 56 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions; Setup Poster

42 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tell where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the pa...

Page 57 - See “Appendix A. Getting help and service” on page 65 of this guide.; Where can I find warranty information?

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 43 Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with a recovery disc. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 39. How can I contact the customer support center? See “Appendix A. Get...

Page 58 - Close other applications, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?

44 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting What can I do if the backup process fails? If you can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try the following steps: 1 Close other applications, then restart the backup process. 2 Check if the destination media is dam...

Page 59 - Troubleshooting; Display problems

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems tha...

Page 60 - Problems on changing graphics processing unit (GPU)

46 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while the computer is on. • Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep or hibernation mode:- Touch the touchpad.- Press any key on the keyboard.- Press the powe...

Page 62 - Sleep or hibernation problems

48 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press Fn+F8 . Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the battery overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mod...

Page 64 - Sound problems

50 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems 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 screen brighter. - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to resu...

Page 65 - A startup problem

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 51 Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. The operating time for a fully charged battery is short. • For de...

Page 66 - Other problems

52 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is not enough space to store the backed up data. You will need to free more hard disk space on your system partition (C drive). Fail to restore system ...

Page 68 - Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices; R e pl a c i n g t he b a t t e r y; To replace the battery; Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

54 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices R e pl a c i n g t he b a t t e r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapt...

Page 69 - Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 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 Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again. 2 1 1

Page 70 - R e pl a c i n g me m o r y

56 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices R e pl a c i n g me m o r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate (DDR3)...

Page 71 - Remove the Memory/Mini PCI ExpressCard slot compartment cover.

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 57 5 Remove the Memory/Mini PCI ExpressCard slot compartment cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover . b. Remove the compartment cover . 1 2 1

Page 72 - Reinstall the compartment cover.

58 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 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 ...

Page 73 - To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows:; BIOS Setup Utility; item shows the total amount of memory installed in

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 59 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 Total Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.

Page 74 - R e pl a c i n g t he h a r d d i sk d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive

60 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices R e pl a c i n g t he h a r d d i sk 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 pur...

Page 76 - Remove the frame fixing screws.

62 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the frame fixing screws. 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow . 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. 3 3 4

Page 77 - Reinstall the frame fixing screws.

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 63 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then push it firmly into space. A Reinstall the fr...

Page 79 - Appendix A. Getting help and service

65 Appendix A. Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information a...

Page 80 - Getting help on the Web

66 Appendix A. Getting help and service Getting help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to-date information about Lenovo computers and support. The address f...

Page 81 - The following items are not covered:

Appendix A. Getting help and service 67 • Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware. The fo...

Page 83 - Getting help around the world; Warranty Service Telephone Numbers

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 eligible for I...

Page 84 - Appendix B. Use and care information; Caring for your computer; Be careful about where and how you work.; keyboard can cause damage.

70 Appendix B. Use and care information Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to use common sense in handling...

Page 85 - that can produce negative ions.; Notice of static-electricity

Appendix B. Use and care information 71 computer, or through connectors on I/O devices connected to it. Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to the computer, it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction.Your computer is ...

Page 86 - - Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory; Be gentle with your computer; keyboard or under the keyboard.

72 Appendix B. Use and care information - Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other circuit boards by the edges. Never touch exposed circuitry. - Prevent others from touching components.- When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the static- protec...

Page 87 - Carry your computer properly

Appendix B. Use and care information 73 Carry your computer properly • Before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off, before moving it. This will prevent d...

Page 88 - Handle storage media and drives properly; a disc or the lens on the tray.

74 Appendix B. Use and care information Handle storage media and drives properly • If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray. • Wait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical drive before closing the tray. ...

Page 89 - Data safety; • Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk; Other important tips

Appendix B. Use and care information 75 Data safety • Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you; otherwise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network resources can leave your computer vulnerable to compute...

Page 91 - Accessibility and comfort; Ergonomic information

Appendix B. Use and care information 77 Accessibility and comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ergonomic information Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following...

Page 92 - What if you are traveling?

78 Appendix B. Use and care information What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardless of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips as possible. Sitting properly a...

Page 93 - M a i n t en a n c e; General tips for maintenance; Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If the

Appendix B. Use and care information 79 M a i n t en a n c e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An important part of owning your computer is maintenance. With proper care,...

Page 94 - to date with current drivers and revisions.

80 Appendix B. Use and care information • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed.• Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device ...

Page 95 - Cleaning the cover of your computer

Appendix B. Use and care information 81 Cleaning the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer as follows: 1 Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part deter...

Page 96 - Cleaning your computer keyboard; Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth.

82 Appendix B. Use and care information Cleaning your computer keyboard 1 Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth. 2 Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth. Wipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly ...

Page 97 - Cleaning your computer display; Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Appendix B. Use and care information 83 Cleaning your computer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2 Wipe or dust the stain ...

Page 98 - Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty; What this warranty covers; “Warranty Information.”

84 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010-01 04/2008This 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 cov...

Page 99 - How to obtain warranty service

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 85 PERIOD. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION ON DURATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. How to obtain warranty service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty per...

Page 101 - Replacement of a product or part

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 87 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 102 - Your additional responsibilities; backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; Use of personal information

88 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty Your additional responsibilities Where applicable, before service is provided, you agree to: 1 follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; 3 provide your Servic...

Page 103 - What this warranty does not cover; • failure or damage resulting from misuse, accident, modification,

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 89 What this warranty does not cover This warranty does not cover the following:• uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product;• loss of, or damage to, your data;• any software programs, whether provided with the product or installed subsequently; • failur...

Page 104 - Limitation of liability

90 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 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 105 - Dispute resolution; If you acquired the product in

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 91 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LENOVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTA...

Page 106 - Other rights

92 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty arbitration proceedings, including all documents presented in such proceedings, shall be conducted in the English language, and the English language version of this warranty prevails over any other language version in such proceedings. Other rights THIS WARRA...

Page 107 - Lenovo Turkey address

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 93 Lenovo Turkey address LENOVO TECHNOLOGY B.V.TURKIYE ISTANBUL SUBESIBeybi Giz Plaza, Dereboyu cad., Meydan Sok.,No:28, Kat:10, Daire 35 MaslakPosta Kodu: 34398Tel : 3658900-99Fax: 2902750

Page 108 - Wa r r an t y i n f o r m a t io n

94 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty Wa r r an t y i n f o r m a t io n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Product or machine type Country or region of purchase Warranty period Type of warranty service notebook:20...

Page 109 - Types of warranty service; Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service

Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 95 If required, your Service Provider will provide repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your product and the available service. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, parts availability, and othe...

Page 112 - External CRUs with latches:; These CRUs include a latch to help you

98 Appendix D. Customer replaceable units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. There are two types of CRUs: internal and external . External CRUs are easy to install, whereas internal CRUs require some technical skills and in s...

Page 114 - N o t i ce s

100 Appendix E. Notices N o t i ce s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this ...

Page 116 - Export classification notice

102 Appendix E. Notices made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the...

Page 117 - E N E R G Y S T A R m o d el i n f o r m a t i on; ENERGY STAR

Appendix E. Notices 103 E N E R G Y S T A R m o d el i n f o r m a t i on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment throug...

Page 118 - Windows; • Put the computer to sleep:

104 Appendix E. Notices Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: To awaken yo...

Page 119 - Wi r el e s s r e l at e d i n f o r m at i o n; Wireless interoperability; • The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi

Appendix E. Notices 105 Wi r el e s s r e l at e d i n f o r m at i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Di...

Page 120 - Usage environment and your health; Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and

106 Appendix E. Notices • Generic Object Exchange• Generic Object Push• File Transfer• Synchronization• Audio Gateway• Headset • Printer• Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse)• Basic Image• Handsfree• AV Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter...

Page 121 - Safety information related to Mobile Broadband

Appendix E. Notices 107 result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.In some situation or environment, the use of wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card may be restricted by the propriet...

Page 123 - Electronic emissions notices; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement; which the receiver is connected.

Appendix E. Notices 109 Electronic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad U460, machine type 20056, 0877 (U460), 20057, 0885 (U460s). Federal Communications Commission (FCC...

Page 124 - Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

110 Appendix E. Notices available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could ...

Page 125 - Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Appendix E. Notices 111 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. German Class B Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetisch...

Page 127 - European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance

Appendix E. Notices 113 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 laws of the Membe...

Page 130 - WEEE and recycling statements; General recycling statement; Tu r ki s h s t at e m e n t of c o m p l i an c e

116 Appendix E. Notices WEEE and recycling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. ...

Page 131 - EU WEEE s t a t em e n t s

Appendix E. Notices 117 EU WEEE s t a t em e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway...

Page 132 - Japan r e c yc l i n g st a t e m e nt s

118 Appendix E. Notices Japan r e c yc l i n g st a t e m e nt s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor...

Page 133 - Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components

Appendix E. Notices 119 Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use the meth...

Page 134 - Notice on deleting data from your hard disk; • Use the Delete command.

120 Appendix E. Notices Notice for u s e r s in the U.S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - California Perchlorate Information:Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate.Perchlorate Mater...

Page 136 - Appendix F. Features and Specifications; Model Name: IdeaPad U460; Form Factor

122 Appendix F. Features and Specifications Model Name: IdeaPad U460 Machine Type 20056, 0877 IdeaPad U460s 20057, 0885 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...

Page 138 - Tr ad e m a r k s

124 Tr ad e m a r k s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following tems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or...

Page 139 - Index

125 AC adapter Using ......................................... 12 Battery Charging .................................... 12 Bluetooth Connecting ................................ 28 Interoperability ....................... 105 Usage environment ................. 106 Camera ...............................

Page 143 - Lenovo; User Guide

New World. 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