Lenovo IdeaPad U330p User Manual
Lenovo IdeaPad U330p User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad U330p User Manual

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Lenovo IdeaPad
U330p/U330 Touch
U430p/U430 Touch

User Guide

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo IdeaPad U330p/U330 Touch U430p/U430 Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 Notes • 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 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........16 Touch screen operation (U330 Touch/U430 Touch)..........18 Connecting to a wireless network ................21 Help and support ......................22 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........23 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............24 Frequently asked questions ..................24 Troubleshooting ......................27...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside.
  • Page 6 The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this display display. (U330 Touch/ U430 Touch) Display (U330p/ Provides brilliant visual output. U430p) Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
  • Page 7: Hotkeys

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables Airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. Turns on/off the backlight of : Increases the volume level.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
  • Page 9: Left-Side View

    BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: • For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 23. • If your computer is preinstalled with a Linpus operating system, Onekey Recovery system is not available.
  • Page 10: Connecting Usb Devices

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 11 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting a Bluetooth device (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to/from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices up to 10 meters range in open space.
  • Page 12: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status Power indicator indicators...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10. USB port Connects to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6. Note: If the battery charge is more than 20%, the USB port with a mark supports charging of an external USB device, even when the computer is turned off.
  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •...
  • Page 15: Bottom View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U330p/U330 Touch...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Provide audio output. Speakers...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
  • Page 18: Charms And The Charms Bar

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. 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 or send files to connected external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, and printers.
  • Page 20: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. 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 bar, then select Settings →...
  • Page 22: Touch Screen Operation (U330 Touch/U430 Touch)

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation (U330 Touch/U430 Touch) - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using its fully-featured, multi-touch screen; or like a traditional notebook computer, using keyboard and touchpad.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. • Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
  • Page 25: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To connect to a wireless network, do the following: 1 Ensure the airplane mode is turned off.
  • Page 26: Help And Support

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to Windows Help and Support.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System

    • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer.
  • Page 28: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    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. Drivers and preinstalled software...
  • Page 29: Bios Setup Utility

    Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails?
  • Page 30 Windows, Linux or DOS, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the screen. cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
  • Page 32 • 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 disk. You must take your...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The mute function is off. when the volume is turned - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems •...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power respond. button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
  • Page 35: 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...
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