Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 1 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Guide Note Please read Read This First before operation of your computer Includes: • Important safety information • Tips for taking care of your computer •...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page iii Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Contents Read This First ..... . .v Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems .
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Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers ..72 Notice for Users in the U.S.A....73 Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk .
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page v Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Read This First When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page vi Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page vii Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Place liquids away from your computer to...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 1 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Chapter 1. Finding Information This Guide and Other Publications Setup Instructions helps you to unpack your computer and get started. It includes a few tips for first-time users, and introduces software preinstalled by Lenovo™.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 3 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Chapter 2. Caring for Your Computer Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 4 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Caring for Your Computer • Some appliances, such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can produce negative ions. If a computer is close to such an appliance, and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions, it may become electrostatically charged.
If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one, so your connector is not damaged. • Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: http://www.Lenovo.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 6 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Caring for Your Computer • Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 7 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Caring for Your Computer 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.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 9 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started Knowing the Parts ..... . . 10 Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing .
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 10 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Knowing the Parts Top View Lenovo 3000 Y310 Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Guide...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 11 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started a Integrated camera The integrated built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording, and can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Note: The camera can only be used when it is turned on. Press Fn + Esc to turn on or off the camera.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 12 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started k EQ button There are five modes of EQ. Press this button to switch between these modes. (1) None: Set the system output sound to the default setting.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 13 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Right-side View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the computer. a Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 14 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started (2) Tray type: Press the Eject button to open the drive tray, place the disc on the tray, then gently push the drive tray back in. The drive will begin reading the data from the disc.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 15 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Left-side View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the computer. a Modem port The modem port supports a standard telephone cable with an RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to an internet service provider (ISP).
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 16 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started d LAN port The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to a local network. Attention: Because the voltage of a telephone connection is higher...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 17 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Bottom View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the computer. a Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adapter is not connected and it is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 18 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started f Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the battery in place.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 19 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Front View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the computer. a Power-status indicator For details on “Power-status Indicator”, see page 26.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 20 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Accessibility and Comfort Because your computer enables you to work in so many places, it is important that you remain attentive to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 21 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture. It is best to periodically make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 22 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Basics Your computer is powerful and is loaded with features and applications. Special Keys and Buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons. For details, refer to the following descriptions.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 23 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Function Key Combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the Fn key a; then press one of the function keys b.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 25 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Status Indicators The status indicators show the current status of your computer. System-status Indicators Your computer has system-status indicators as follows: a Drive in use Indicates data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or optical disc drive when this indicator is lit.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 26 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Power-status Indicator The computer has status indicators that show the mode (sleep/hibernation, or normal), and the status of the battery as follows: Lenovo 3000 Y310 a b c...
6. At least once a week, make a point to back up your data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to perform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed.
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9. Profile your machine at http://www.Lenovo.com/support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. 10. Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 29 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Installing Device Drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. Lenovo provide all drivers that you need in a driver CD. Follow the following steps to install drivers on your computer.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 30 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. Danger: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 32 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose it to water or rain. • Do not attempt to disassemble it. • Do not short-circuit it.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 33 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Using Passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 34 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started If you set a password and enable it, the password prompt appears on the screen whenever you turn on the computer. You must enter the correct password to start the computer.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 35 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Changing or Removing the Password To change the password, do the following: 1. In the Enter Current Password field, type your current password. 2. In the Enter New Password field, type a new password; then retype it to verify.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 36 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Started Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Guide...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 38 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see “This Guide and Other Publications” on page 1.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 39 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 3. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing the comprehensive information in Chapter 3.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 40 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Problem: My screen goes blank while the computer is on. Solution: 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: •...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 41 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Sleep or Hibernation Problems Problem: The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Solution: If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 42 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Computer Screen Problems Problem: The screen is blank. Solution: Do the following: • If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on (is green), press Fn + ↑ to make the screen brighter.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 43 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 44 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Solving Computer Problems A Hard Disk Drive Problem Problem: The hard disk drive does not work. Solution: In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence correctly.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 45 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Chapter 5. Upgrading and Replacing Devices Replacing the Battery Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. 1. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 46 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Replacing the Battery 5. Slide the battery latch b to the unlocked position and install a fully charged battery a. 6. Slide the battery latch a to the locked position b.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 47 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Replacing Memory To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1. Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity in your body, that could damage the SO-DIMM. Do not touch the contact edge of the SO-DIMM.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 48 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Replacing Memory 8. Push the SO-DIMM down until it snaps into place. 9. Make sure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 49 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Replacing Memory If you want to replace a new SO-DIMM, remove the origin SO-DIMM by releasing the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time, pull out the SO-DIMM from the socket, and then install the new SO-DIMM follow the steps above.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 50 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Replacing Memory Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Guide...
• Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
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Getting Help and Service • 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.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 53 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Help and Service 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 International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 54 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Getting Help and Service Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Guide...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 55 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Appendix A. Warranty Information This Appendix provides information regarding the warranty period and type of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware product in your country or region. For the terms and conditions of the Statement of Limited Warranty that applies to your Machine, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide included with your Machine.
Most CRUs are easy to install whereas others may require some technical skill and tools. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You may request that a Service Provider install some CRUs under one of the other types of warranty service designated for your product.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 57 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers. Warranty Service Telephone Numbers The phone numbers provided below are correct as of the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty service...
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Customers are responsible for replacing all external CRUs. Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Your computer contains the following types of external CRUs: •...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 61 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Appendix C. Features and Specifications Features Processor • See the system properties of you computer. You can do this as follows: Click Start, right-click Computer, then from the pull down menu select Properties.
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 62 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Features Interface • External-monitor connector • Stereo headphone jack • Microphone jack • 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors • RJ11 telephone connector • RJ45 Ethernet connector • IEEE 1394 connector ExpressCard slot •...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 63 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Specifications Specifications Size • Width: 317.2 mm • Depth: 239.3 mm • Height: 33.1 to 36.2 mm Environment • Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10000 ft) • Temperature –...
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Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 67 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Wireless Related Information Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 68 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Usage Environment and Your Health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. However, the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 69 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Electronic Emissions Notices The following information refers to Lenovo 3000 Y310, machine type 7756. 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.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 70 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 71 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Lenovo product service information for Taiwan 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. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery...
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 73 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Notice for Users in the U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 77 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Index AC power adapter jack Important Tips Security Indicators Setup Instructions Sleep Mode Basics Problems Battery Keyboard Solving Problems Charging Cleaning Speaker Bluetooth Problems Startup Problem Knowing the Parts...
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Lenovo 3000Y310 UG.book Page 78 Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 PM Part Number: 147001666 Printed in China...