Lenovo B40 Series User manual

Version 1.0
Machine type: F0AU [B50-30]
F0AV [B50-35]
F0AW [B40-30]
2014.05
Lenovo
B40/B50 Series
User Guide
31506952

Important Safety Information
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the
related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and
understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or product
damage.
The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference
only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and
specifications may be changed without notice.
Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.
Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Note: Pay attention to this important information.
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LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered
pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction,
or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Using the Computer Hardware ................................................. 1
Front view of the computer.........................................................................2
Left and right views of the computer ..........................................................3
Rear view of the computer .........................................................................4
Installing the computer stand .....................................................................6
Computer stand .........................................................................................7
Basic connector instructions ......................................................................7
Connecting your computer.........................................................................8
Important information about using the computer ........................................9
Connecting to the Internet........................................................................10
Wired keyboard (selected models only) ....................................................11
Using Windows 8.1 ................................................................... 13
Switching between the main Windows 8.1 interfaces ...............................14
The Charms Bar.......................................................................................14
Shutting down the computer....................................................................14
Switching between apps ..........................................................................15
Closing an app.........................................................................................15
Opening other system programs ..............................................................15
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................15
Touch screen instructions....................................................... 17
Touch Screen Calibration .........................................................................18
User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen........................................18
Precautions when using the Touch Screen...............................................23

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Using the Rescue System........................................................ 25
OneKey Recovery ....................................................................................26
Driver and Application Installation .............................................................27
Using the Software................................................................... 29
Lenovo Support .......................................................................................30
Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup................................. 31
Troubleshooting Display Problems ...........................................................32
Troubleshooting Touch screen .................................................................33
Troubleshooting Audio Problems..............................................................33
Troubleshooting Software Problems.........................................................34
Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks.................35
Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................36
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................36
BIOS setup utility......................................................................................36
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ........................................................37
Hardware Replacement Guide ................................................ 39
Overview ..................................................................................................40
Replacing hardware .................................................................................43
Appendix. .................................................................................. 49
Declaration...............................................................................................49
Trademarks..............................................................................................50
Energy Star Statement .............................................................................50
Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................51
Electronic emissions notices .................................................. 52
Mexico regulatory notice......................................................... 53

This chapter contains the following
topics:
Introduction to the computer hardware
Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter
might be different from what you see on
your computer, depending on the computer
model and configuration.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware

2User Guide
Front view of the computer
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
Built-in microphone Camera LED indicator
Built-in camera Built-in microphone
(selected models only)
Built-in microphone 3D camera
Near Field Communication (NFC)
(selected models only)
Attention: If your computer is equipped with an infrared (IR) remote
control, do not put the USB IR receiver on the same plane as the screen.
or

3
User Guide
Left and right views of the computer
1
1
5
6
7
2
3
4
USB 3.0 connectors (2) Headphone connector
Microphone connector Memory card reader
Optical drive eject button PC mode/HDMI-in switch
(selected models only)
Power button

4User Guide
Rear view of the computer
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents may cause thermal problems.
2 3 4 5 6
8
7
1
B50-30/B50-35
Security cable slot TV tuner connector
(selected models only)
Ethernet connector USB 2.0 connectors (3)
HDMI-out connector
(selected models only)
HDMI-in connector
(selected models only)
Air vents Power connector

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User Guide
2 3 4 5 6 7
8
1
B40-30
Security cable slot TV tuner connector
(selected models only)
Power connector Ethernet connector
USB 2.0 connectors (3) HDMI-out connector
(selected models only)
HDMI-in connector
(selected models only)
Air vents