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New World. New Thinking.
TM
www.lenovo.com
P/N: 147003243-1.1
Printed in China
Lenovo B460
User Guide
V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com P/N: 147003243-1.1 Printed in China Lenovo B460 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 First Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page i Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view...4 Front view ...5 Bottom view ...6 Chapter 2. Learning the basics...8 First use...8 Using AC adapter and battery ...10...
  • Page 4 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page ii Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 1 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
  • Page 6 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 2 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated camera (Select models only) Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.

  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 3 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)”...

  • Page 8: Right-Side View

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 4 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...

  • Page 9: Front View

    B460 UG x-Ch1.fm Page 5 Friday, May 21, 2010 5:29 PM Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.

  • Page 10: Bottom View

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 6 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 11 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 7 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Battery latch - spring loaded Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 8 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 13 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 9 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 14: Using Ac Adapter And Battery

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 10 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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 notification area.
  • Page 15 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 11 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchpad

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 12 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. • When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled.

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboard

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 13 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.
  • Page 18 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 14 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.

  • Page 19: Connecting External Devices

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 15 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: •...
  • Page 20 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 16 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter.
  • Page 21 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 17 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 22: Special Keys And Buttons

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 18 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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 Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled.

  • Page 23: System Status Indicators

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 19 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. d e f Hard disk drive indicator Scroll lock indicator Caps lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator...

  • Page 24: Securing Your Computer

    For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 21 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 26: Hardware Connection

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 22 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Hardware connection Cable TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

  • Page 27: Wireless Connection

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 23 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards.
  • Page 28 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 24 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
  • Page 29 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 25 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 30 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 26 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 31 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 27 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 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.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 28 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required.
  • Page 33 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 29 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 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.

  • Page 34: Appendix A. Cru Instructions

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 31 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
  • Page 36 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 32 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 37 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 33 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screw 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow...
  • Page 38 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 34 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 39: Replacing Memory

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 35 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate (DDR3) small outline dual inline memory module (SO- DIMM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. SO- DIMMs are available in various capacities.
  • Page 40 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 36 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 41 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 37 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.

  • Page 42: Removing The Optical Drive

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 38 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 2 Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions.

  • Page 43: Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 39 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010-01 04/2008 This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo branded hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale.
  • Page 44 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 40 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 45 Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for replacement. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be new, but it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the original product or part. The replacement product or part shall be warranted for the balance of the period remaining on the original product.
  • Page 46 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 42 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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.
  • Page 47 Appendix B. 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.
  • Page 48 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 44 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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...

  • Page 49: Warranty Information

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 45 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Warranty information Product or Country or region of machine type Taiwan, Korea India, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), China (Macau S.A.R.) Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, France, Austria,...
  • Page 50 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 46 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM 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 Lenovo at any time upon request.
  • Page 51 You may be charged for the replacement product if Lenovo does not receive the failed product within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement product.

  • Page 52: Appendix C. Product Specific Notices

    For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. 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...
  • Page 53 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 49 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system ® Windows Power plan: Energy Star • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes •...

  • Page 54: Electronic Emissions Notices

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 50 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix C. Product specific Notices Electronic emissions notices The following information refers to Lenovo B460, machine type 20047, 0875. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 55 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 51 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix C. Product specific Notices 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 56 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 52 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix C. Product specific Notices Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmittein Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln” EMVG (früher “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten”).
  • Page 57 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 53 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix C. Product specific Notices 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 Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 58: Appendix D. Specifications

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 54 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Appendix D. Specifications Model Name: B460 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 Weight...

  • Page 59: Index

    B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 55 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM Index AC adapter Using Battery Charging Bluetooth Connecting Camera ExpressCard/34 slot Function key combinations Keyboard Using Lenovo Limited Warranty Meomory card reader Microphone Built-in Notice Electronic emissions OneKey Rescue system...
  • Page 60 B460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 56 Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:06 PM...

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