Page 2 - Regulatory Notice; If you are using other Windows operating system, some; Note
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://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals . Regulatory Notic...
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; Novo button; 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 Novo button When the computer is off, press th...
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 30. f g
Page 12 - F ro n t v i ew; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21.
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.
11 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals be...
Page 16 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status; If the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery.; Battery Protection
12 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 17 - Using the touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...
Page 18 - Using the keyboard; Function key combinations; Fn
14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key c...
Page 19 - Hotkeys; Using hotkeys; The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 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 20 - Setting hotkey mode
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select ...
Page 21 - 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 17 Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...
Page 22 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware; icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the
18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 23 - Connecting; If your computer has an integrated; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer; To enable
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 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 24 - Special keys and buttons; Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Novo button • When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or t...
Page 25 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.; Power status indicator
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. a b Power status indicator Battery status indicator a...
Page 27 - Securing your computer; Using passwords; To start the BIOS setup utility:; BIOS Setup
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...
Page 28 - Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8; O p e r a t i n g s y s t e m i n t e r f a c e s; To switch from desktop to Start screen, do one of the following:; Start; thumbnail when it is displayed.; Start screen
24 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g s y s t e m f o r t h e f i rs t t i m e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 29 - T h e ch a r m s; charms bar is displayed.; Search charm; The; Search; charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for,
Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 25 T h e ch a r m s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many...
Page 30 - Share charm; Share; Start charm; Devices charm; Devices; Settings charm
26 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect...
Page 31 - Putting your computer to sleep; • Open the charms and then select
Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 27 P u t t i n g t h e c o m p u t e r t o s l e e p o r s h u t t i n g i t d o w n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
Page 32 - Shutting down the computer; Open the charms, select; Select; Power
28 Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down .
Page 33 - H e l p a n d s u p p o r t; • Press Windows key +; More to explore
Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 29 H e l p a n d s u p p o r t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support...
Page 34 - Chapter 4. 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
30 Chapter 4. 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 35 - Software configuration
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet 31 Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Page 36 - Wireless connection; WiMAX
32 Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 37 - Connecting to wireless LAN; Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:; Connecting to a wireless network; Connect
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet 33 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. • Open the charms and select Settings → to open the Network configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode sw...
Page 38 - Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system; Backing up the system partition; System Backup; Restoring; System Recovery
34 Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as require...
Page 39 - Chapter 6. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; This section lists frequently asked questions by category.; Finding information; What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?; Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer?; Drivers and preinstalled software
35 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow ...
Page 40 - Lenovo OneKey Recovery system; Close all open programs, then restart the backup process.; BIOS setup utility
36 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore system to the factory status. What can I do if the backup process fails? If you can start backup but it...
Page 41 - Getting help; How can I contact the customer support center?; See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 37 When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode. If you need to install legacy Windows operating system (operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Win...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting; Display problems; ) to confirm whether the backlight for
38 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If ...
Page 43 - I forgot my password.; Sleep problems; range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 39 BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard d...
Page 44 - The screen is blank.
40 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any key or the power button. • If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopp...
Page 45 - Discharge and recharge the battery.; A hard disk drive problem; In the; Boot; menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure; UEFI
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 41 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 combo audio jack is not used.- The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the...
Page 47 - Trademarks
43 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 48 - If you are using other Windows operating system, some; 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 49 - User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad U310/U410 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2012 V3.0_en-US User Guide V3.0
