Related Manuals for Lenovo B560
Summary of Contents for Lenovo B560
- Page 1 Lenovo B560 User Guide V1.0 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 using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Replacing the battery... 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ... 32 Replacing memory... 36 Removing the optical drive ... 39 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty ... 40 Warranty information ... 44 Appendix C. Product specific Notices... 47 Energy star information ... 47 Electronic emissions notices ... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (Select models only) Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Computer display Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 24. System status indicators Built-in microphone Fingerprint reader (Select models only) Touchpad...
-
Page 7: Left-Side View
Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device”... -
Page 8: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Headphone jack Attention: Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. • Microphone jack USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 14. Optical drive Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)”... -
Page 9: Front View
Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) -
Page 10: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - manual Battery pack Battery latch - spring... - Page 11 SIM card slot (Select models only) Note: In order to be able to insert a SIM card into this slot, you must first disconnect the AC adapter and • remove the battery pack. • For details, see “Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)” on page 21. Chapter 1.
-
Page 12: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. - Page 13 To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer.
-
Page 14: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
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. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. -
Page 15: Using The Touchpad
Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F8. When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled. • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 16: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. - Page 17 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or Fn + F3: an external display.
-
Page 18: 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) •... - Page 19 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. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space.
-
Page 20: Special Keys And Buttons
• When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 24. -
Page 21: System Status Indicators
System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Hard disk drive indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 2. -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. -
Page 24: Wireless Connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 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 25 SIM card, refer to “Inserting the SIM card” on page 22. Notes: Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. The Lenovo • Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards:...
- Page 26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn it over. Remove the battery. Insert the SIM card in the card slot until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration.
- Page 27 Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn it over. Remove the battery. Push the SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out. Put the battery back in place.
-
Page 28: 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 29: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
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 Lenovo B560 Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? See “Chapter 1. - Page 30 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re-install your operating system. This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store.
-
Page 31: Troubleshooting
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 computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. - Page 32 Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted.
- Page 33 Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. The operating time for a fully charged battery is short. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
- Page 34 In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
-
Page 35: 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: Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. -
Page 36: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
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 37 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 38 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screw Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 39 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...
-
Page 40: Replacing Memory
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. - Page 41 If two DDR3 SDRAMs 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. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use. Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30-45°...
- Page 42 Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: Turn the computer on.
-
Page 43: Removing The Optical Drive
Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the screw shown in the illustration 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. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery... -
Page 44: Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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. Each of them is referred to as a “Service Provider.” A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www.lenovo.com/support/phone. - Page 45 If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is to return the product to your place of purchase or to Lenovo for a refund of your purchase price.
- Page 46 Lenovo shall not be liable for more than the amount of actual direct damages suffered by you, up to the amount you paid for the product. This limit does not apply to damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lenovo is liable under law.
- Page 47 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty This limit also applies to Lenovo’s suppliers, resellers, and your Service Provider. It is the maximum amount for which Lenovo, its suppliers, resellers, and your Service Provider are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LENOVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES;...
-
Page 48: Warranty Information
Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Warranty information Product or Country or region of purchase machine type Taiwan, Korea Singapore China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), China (Macau S.A.R.), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE,... - Page 49 An optional service offering may be available for purchase from Lenovo to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for you. You may find a list of CRUs and their designation in the publication that ships with your product or at www.lenovo.com/CRUs. The requirement to return a defective CRU, if any, will be specified in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU.
- Page 50 Lenovo. You must pack the failed product in the shipping carton used to ship the replacement product and return it to Lenovo. Transportation charges, both ways, are paid by Lenovo. Failure to use the carton in which the replacement product was received may result in your responsibility for damage to the failed product during shipment.
-
Page 51: Appendix C. Product Specific Notices
Appendix C. Product specific Notices The notices in this appendix are specific to the product with the given MT number. Notices that are common for most Lenovo products are included in “Appendix A. Notices” of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. - Page 52 Appendix C. Product specific Notices Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features ® Windows Power plan: Energy Star • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer from a Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
-
Page 53: Electronic Emissions Notices
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. - Page 54 EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw.
- Page 55 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. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
-
Page 56: Appendix D. Specifications
Appendix D. Specifications Model Name: B560 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 System Memory Keyboard Integrated Camera... -
Page 57: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo 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 marks of others. -
Page 58: Index
Charging ...10 Bluetooth Connecting...15 Camera...2 Fingerprint reader ...18 Frequently Asked Questions ...25 Function key combinations...12 Keyboard Using...12 Lenovo Limited Warranty ...40 Meomory card reader ...14 Microphone Built-in...2 Notice Electronic emissions ...49 OneKey Rescue system button... 24 Password Problems... 27 Using... 18 Problems Battery... - Page 59 If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
- Page 60 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com P/N: 147003455 Printed in China...