Lenovo IdeaPad U410 User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo IdeaPad U310/U410 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using ® Windows 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ... 1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...4 Right-side view...6 Front view ...8 Bottom view ...9 Chapter 2. Learning the basics... 11 First use...11 Using AC adapter and battery ...13 Using the touchpad...14 Using the keyboard...15 Connecting external devices...18 Special keys and buttons...21... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310... - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer U410 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
- Page 7 Integrated camera Computer display Wireless module antennas Power button System status indicators Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 14. Speakers Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
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Page 8: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view U310 U410 OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 28. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. - Page 9 Combo audio jack Note: Recording may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards. Built-in microphone Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.
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Page 10: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view U310 U410 Built-in microphone Combo audio jack Note: Recording may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards. USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 19. AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery”... - Page 11 HDMI port RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 25. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
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Page 12: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 U410 Memory card slot... -
Page 13: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310... - Page 14 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer U410 Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.
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Page 15: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 16: Shutting Down Your Computer
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. -
Page 17: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
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. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. -
Page 18: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad Touchpad Left-click area Right-click area Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. -
Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key combinations By pressing the appropriate function keys, you can change system settings instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn function keys The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Fn + End: Fn + PgUp:... - Page 20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys Using hotkeys The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard. By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. : Mute/Unmute. : Increase sound volume.
- Page 21 However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Restart the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, immediately press Fn + F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility. 2 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Switch from Hotkey Mode to Legacy Mode.
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Page 22: Connecting External Devices
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note: Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time. -
Page 23: Connecting Usb Devices
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 for that device. - Page 24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled device (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space.
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Page 25: Special Keys And Buttons
• When the computer is powered off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system. • In the Windows operating system, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 28. -
Page 26: System Status Indicators
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Power status indicator Battery status indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... - Page 27 Symbol Indicator Power Battery Chapter 2. Learning the basics Indicator status On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. The computer is powered off. On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge. Solid The battery has between 5% amber...
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Page 28: Securing Your Computer
Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press Fn + F2 (when HotKey Switch is set to Hotkey Mode) or F2 (when HotKey Switch is set to Legacy Mode) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 29: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. - Page 30 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Page 31: Wireless Connection
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. Wi-Fi WiMAX Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. -
Page 32: 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. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. -
Page 33: Creating A Recovery Disc(S)
Creating a recovery disc(s) Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc(s), which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure. - Page 34 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system • Insert additional recordable disc(s) when prompted. Note: The estimated number of discs needed will be displayed before the process of creating the • recovery disc(s) begins. To minimize the number of discs needed, use recordable DVDs as the media.
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Page 35: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. How can I prevent problems with my computer? See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. What are the main hardware features of my computer? More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2. - Page 36 Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Where can I find the device drivers? A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. - Page 38 Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your...
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Page 39: Computer Screen Problems
The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. - Page 40 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indi- cator shows empty.
- Page 41 • Press Fn + F12 (when HotKey Switch is set to Hotkey Mode) or F12 (when HotKey Switch is set to Legacy Mode) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
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Page 42: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service... - Page 44 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.1_en-US...