Lenovo 3000 Y100 User manual

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Preface
This manual is only used to describe the guide for using the
requirements for conditions of use and environment about the Lenovo
notebook computer it is attached to. Lenovo does not guarantee that this
manual can be used for Lenovo notebook computers of other models or
products from other vendors.
The correctness of the materials in this manual has been reviewed
carefully, but Lenovo will not guarantee the rightness of its content.
© Copyright Lenovo 2006. All rights Reserved.
This manual is only to guide you to use the Lenovo notebook
computers. Without explicit written approval from Lenovo, it is prohibited
for anybody, with any objective, and in any form or measure to use,
replicate or spread any part of this manual.
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China’s laws and international treaties.
Pentium, Dothan, Centrino and Celeron are registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS, Windows, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Read First
Welcome to use Lenovo PCs
Windows XP Operating System
If the preinstalled operating system on your computer is Windows XP,
when you start it up for the first time, the system will perform the tasks of
user information collection and final configuration. You need to read the
following carefully in order to ensure you operation can go on smoothly.
When the system is booted, read the words on the screen carefully.
To use Windows XP, you must get licensed at first. You should read
End User License Agreement carefully, only after you have accepted this
agreement, the installation will continue.
The system will ask you to set up the name and description of this
notebook computer, set up the Internet access, register your computer to
Microsoft (You can decide to register or not by yourself) and set up the
usernames for the computer.
When you type in all the necessary user information, the system will
complete the final configuration. By simply following the instructions, you
can easily complete the entire setup process step by step and the notebook
computer will be ready for use.
NOTE: On the basis of the operating system authorization contract
with Microsoft, the preinstalled Microsoft operating systems
on this computer have been authorized by the copyright
owner.

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Safety Warnings
Care during Use:
Do not place the computer in an overheated environment, to prevent the
computer from being damaged by heat.
Do not place any objects on the computer.
Do not impact or let the computer fall, to prevent the computer being
damaged.
Care for AC Adapter:
Do not disassemble it.
Do not use it outdoors to prevent it from being heated, burned or getting
electric shock.
Do not touch it with wet hands or immerge it into water.
Do not use this adapter with any other computers, in order to avoid electric
shock, burning and component damages.
In China, please use the AC power cord in the box; in other countries,
please use power cords in compliance with local requirements.
Care for Battery Pack:
Do not make the battery short circuit
Do not place the battery in an environment above 60℃
Do not place the battery in fire
Do not fall or vibrate the battery
Do not wipe the metal component on the battery with a wet cloth.
Do not touch the battery with a wet hand or immerge it into water.
Do not disassemble the battery.
When you use the computer under sunshine or near high temperature
object or fire, do not use the battery as the power supply.

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Chapter 1 Welcome
This user manual provides the hardware and software information of the
LENOVO® Portable Computer which you will use.
The computer is complicated equipment, please read over the whole
manual before your first use. Especially if you are a new user of computers
or you’re new to portable computing. Please do not worry if you are still
confused about some part of the manual, keep this manual as a reference
when you are using your computer or call our agent for help.
Please pay your attention to the caution and safety messages in this
manual and the safety messages in the preface.
Note: 1、Plug-in and/or remove any computer component is
strictly forbidden during the computer is using (except the
USB, PCMCIA and/or CD-ROM devices which support
PnP-Plug and play Technology).
2、As many new hardware are adopted in this computer,
user must install the drivers by following the manual’s
instruction to get the best computer performance.
1.1QuickTourforyourportablecomputer
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lenovo 3000 Y100 series portable
computer. This powerful, lightweight portable computer is designed to
provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
Lenovo 3000 Y100 series Model contains Intel® 915GM Express
Chipset and integrated graphics card.
1.1.1 Front view with the display open
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1 LCD Display Latch
2 TFT Color LCD
3 Power Button
4 Quick Buttons
5 Keyboard Status Indicators
6 Keyboard
7 Touch Pad
1. LCD Display Latch
This latch secures the LCD display panel in its closed position. Slide the
latch to open the display.
2. TFT Color LCD
The computer adopts 15.4" wide screen 16:10 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT)
full-color display which supports the highest as 1280 horizontal * 800
vertical pixels, 32-bit color.
3. Power Button
Press this button to turn on the computer or turn it off.
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Hint: If the system cannot shut down normally, press the power
button for 4~5 seconds to shut it down manually.
4. Quick Buttons
1. Novo Key Onekey Recovery
2. Mute Key Turn on/off mute function
The Novo Key is the Onekey Recovery key by default setting and used to
activate the “Onekey Recovery” application.
When the computer is powered off, press the Novo Key to enter into the
system recovery application. You can recover, backup or uninstall the
system through the application. Please see <Onekey Recovery User
Manual> for details.
CAUTION: Make sure you have already backup the data in the
hard drive. The system recovery will reformat the hard
drive and restore it to the factory setting.
5. Keyboard Status Indicators
1. CapsLock Indicator The Indicator glows when CapsLock
is active.
2. NumLock Indicator The Indicator glows when NumLock
is active
3. ScrLock Indicator The Indicator glows when ScrLock is
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6. Keyboard
Standard 86-key keyboard (Embedded numeric keypad and function keys.
They can combine with [Fn] key to achieve some shortcut functional
applications). Please see “Using Keyboard” for details.
7. Touch Pad
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. There are
two buttons perform as mouse buttons. After install the driver, touch pad
can be set to perform other mouse functions. Please see “Using Touch Pad”
for details.
1.1.2 Front view with display closed
1 Build-in Stereo Speakers
2 Audio Jack
3 Software AudioDJ
4 System Status Indicators
5 Wireless Communication Switch
1. Build-in Stereo Speakers
The stereo speakers can output clear stereo sound.
2. Audio Jack
1. Headphone Jack
Enables connection of a headphone
or external speaker for audio output.
When you connect the headphone or
other device, internal speakers are
automatically disabled.
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2. Microphone Jack Enables connection of a microphone
for audio input.
3. SoftwareAudioDJ
Play Audio-CD without turn on Windows and direct link Windows
application to play mp3 and DVD.
- CD mode -
Press MODE button over 3 seconds, CD mode LED will be turned on.
Insert Audio-CD, then press PLAY/PAUSE, Next/Previous Chapter, STOP,
Audio Volume Up/Down button to enjoy audio-CD playing.
Insert DVD, then press PLAY button to direct into Windows to play. You
can press PLAY/PAUSE, Next/Previous Chapter, STOP, Audio Volume
Up/Down button to enjoy DVD playing.
- MP3 mode -
Press MODE button over 3 seconds, CD mode LED will be turned on.
Press MODE button less than 1 second, MP3 mode LED will be turn
on. Press PLAY button, system will link to Windows Application to play
MP3 files. Press PLAY/PAUSE, Next/Previous Chapter, STOP, Audio
Volume Up/Down button to enjoy MP3 playing.
4. System Status Indicators
1. Power Indicator
The indicator glows yellow when the
computer is on;
The indicator fades in/out when the
computer is in STR (Suspend To Ram)
status;
The indicator is off when the computer is
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powered off or in STD (Suspend To
Disk) status.
2. Hard Disk/CD-ROM
Indicator
The indicator flashes yellow when the
computer is accessing a disk drive.
3. Battery Indicator
When you use battery:
The indicator is off means the battery is
in normal use;
The indicator flashes amber means the
battery is low power.
When you use external power source:
The indicator glows amber means the
battery is being charged;
The indicator glows yellow means the
battery is fully charged.
5. Wireless Communication Switch
Use the switch to enable and disable the wireless communication function.
It will extend the operating time of battery if the wireless function is
disabled.
CAUTION: Do not use the wireless communication function in
the hospital or nearby any electronic medical equipment!
The radio waves of the wireless card may cause the
electronic medical equipments malfunction and result in
serious accident.
CAUTION: Do not use the wireless communication function on
the plane! The radio waves of the wireless card may cause
the electronic equipments of the plane malfunction and
result in serious accident.
CAUTION: Please avoid interfering with other electronic
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equipment when you enable the wireless communication
function! The radio waves of the wireless card may cause
other electronic equipments malfunction and result in
serious accident.
Hint: After connected to wireless AP, the wireless communication
indicator glows yellow. Otherwise the indicator blinks.
1.1.3 Left View
1 SecurityLockSlot
2 DCIN
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
4 Optical Media Drive
1. Security L k Sl
cable that can attach to the slot. Use it to anchor
oc ot
You can buy a security
you computer to your desk or other large object to defer theft. The security
cable’s instruction will tell you how to use it.
Hint: Before you buy the security cable, make sure it fits your
2. DC IN
aptor connects to this socket. The AC adaptor can support the
computer’s security lock slot.
The AC ad
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power for your computer and/or charge the battery when it is connected to
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CAUTION: Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with
the computer. Using the wrong adaptor may damage your
computer.
CAUTION: The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any
3. USB (U al Bus) Ports
computer, such as mouse, full-size
voltage from 100 to 240volts and to a frequency of either 50
or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any
region. The power connector jack and power cord jack may
vary in different countries. Please make sure that the AC
adaptor is correctly connected to the power source, wrong
connection may damage your computer and result in fire
accident.
niversal Seri
You can connect USB devices to your
keyboard, memory key etc. The USB ports comply with USB2.0 standards,
which enable data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1
standards. (The ports also support USB 1.1.)
Hint: The USB device supports PnP (Plug and Play) technology
that means you can install and remove the USB device when
your computer is on.
CAUTION: Please do not install or remove the USB device during
4. Optical
ides the way to transferring data between your
the compter is starting or shutting down.
Media Drive
Optical media drive prov
computer and CD/DVD. Depends on your computer’s feature, you may
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play CD, VCD, DVD on your computer. If your computer has a CD-RW or
DVD±RW Device, you can burn the digital data to CD or DVD.
Note: Optical media drive may vary if computer model is
1.1.4 Righ
different. When optical media drive is operating, the
CD/DVD is revolving at very high speed in the drive.
Sometime it makes a little bit noise; it does not mean that
the drive is malfunctioning.
t View
1 4-in-1 Multi Card Reader
2 PC Card Slot
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
1. 4 in 1 Multi C Rea
data from other digital device, such as DV,
Type II PC card. Please see “Using PC Card” for details.
computer, such as mouse, full-size
ard der
The slot lets you easily transfer
digital camera; DV and PDA that use flash memory. It supports Memory
Stick/Memory Stick Pro, SD and MMC cards.
2. PC Card Slot
This slot supports
3. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
You can connect USB devices to your
keyboard, memory key etc. The USB ports comply with USB2.0 standards.
(The ports also support USB 1.1.)
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1.1.5 Back View
1 IEEE 1394 Port
2 LANJack
3 ModemJack
4 Audio/S-Video In Port
5 TV-Antenna In Port
6 VGA Port
7 S-Video Out Port
1. IEEE 1394 Port
You can connect an external device that supports IEEE 1394 to this port for
high-speed data transfer. Most digital cameras support this technology.
2. LAN Jack
The RJ-45 LAN jack allows you to connect your computer to a LAN
(Local Area Network).
CAUTION: Be careful not to put the telephone line into the LAN
jack. The telephone line uses higher voltage than the LAN
cable; it may damage your computer.
3. Modem Jack
In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard device, there is a
modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect your notebook to
a telephone line with a standard RJ-11 connector.
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cable to the modem jack, its electric current may damage
the modem.
4. Audio/S-Video In Port
This port lets you connect an external audio/video out device to your
computer.
5. TV-Antenna In Port
You can use this port to connect a TV-Antenna set. Please see Chapter
“TV” of book <PowerCinema User Guider> for details.
6. VGA Port
This port lets you connect an external monitor or a projector to your
computer. Please see “Connecting to External Display Device” for details.
7. S-Video Out Port
Support external display device through S-video, like TV set or device
which has S-video port.
1.1.6 Bottom View
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1 Battery Pack Latch
2 Battery Pack
3 Memory Module Cover
4 Hard Disk Cover
1. Battery Release/Lock Latch
The Battery Pack latch secures the battery pack. To release, simply slide
the latch across. The battery pack will pop up.
2. Battery Pack
With a charged battery pack installed, you can use your notebook without
connecting it to an electrical outlet. For more details, please see”Using
Battery”.
¾To install the Battery Pack
To install the Battery Pack just presses it into the computer gently until you
hear the little “Ka-Pa” sound.
¾To remove the Battery Pack:
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Note: Please do not press the computer too hard when you are
trying to release the battery pack. It may damage your
computer.
3. Memory Module Cover
This cover protects the memory modules.
Note: Please do not insert the different model of memory module.
It may drop the computer performance, and even damage
the motherboard.
CAUTION: This cover is design for memory expansion
convenience, but please do not install additional memory
module by yourself. If you need to install additional
memory module, please bring your computer to one of our
service centres, the professional technician who is qualified
by Lenovo will help you. Due to memory compatibility,
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Lenovo does not guarantee all memory modules are
compatible with the computer.
4. Hard Disk Cover
CAUTION: Please do not remove or change the hard disk by
yourself. If you need to remove or change the hard disk,
please bring your computer to one of our service centres,
the professional technician who is qualified by Lenovo will
help you.
1.2Turnon/offthepower
1.2.1 Open/Close the LCD display panel
Slide the LCD display latch to the right, hold and lift up the display panel
slowly with your both hands to the best view angle for you. Press the
Power Button to turn on the computer, the Power Indicator will glow
yellow.
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When you are closing the display panel, hold the middle-top side and lay
down the panel slowly with your both hand until the LCD display panel is
close with the main frame and the display latch is restored again.
1.2.2 Starting up for the first time
Since the battery is uncharged, when you first time turn on the computer,
you have to connect the AC adaptor to your computer.
Note: If there’s no external power source connected and the
computer uses battery only, it is possible you cannot power
on the system because of its low battery, and then you need
to plug anAC adapter for power supply.
Note: Please use the power cord and AC adaptor which come
with the computer. If one of them is damaged, do not use
them and contact our service centre for help.
CAUTION: Use the wrong AC adaptor may damage your
computer.
Instruction of connecting the AC adaptor and turning on the computer:
1. Place the computer on a flat and clean surface;
2. Connect the power cord to the computer;
3. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the computer’s DC IN
socket;
4. Plug the power cord into a live power source which supports the
voltage from 100 to 240volts and the frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz.
5. Open the display panel to the right angle and press the power button
to turn on the computer.
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1.2.3Turnoffthecomputer
Save and close all the open files and exit all the running applications.
Click Start -> Turn Off Computer-> Turn Off.
Computer will complete the turning off process and shut down the power.
Hint: If there is an error happen during the turning off process,
System cannot shut down automatically, you can press the
power button “ ” for 4~5 seconds to turn off the computer
manually.
Note: If you are using the Windows operating system, it is
advisable to use the operating system to turn off the
computer in order to avoid losing data.
1.3 Using Battery Pack
1.3.1 Activate the Battery
The battery which comes with the computer is a lithium-ion battery. The
battery may contain a little power when you first use. Please operate the
computer on the battery power until the battery is fully discharged, then
follow the steps below to activate the battery.
1. Uninterruptedly charge the battery for a long time.
Hint: Charge more than 6 hours when the computer is off; charge
more than 8 hours when the computer is on.
Note: 1、Please do not unplug the power connection during the
charging.
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2、Please only use and charge the battery that comes with
the computer.
2. Operate the computer on the battery power until the battery is fully
discharged.
3. Do the step 1 and 2 for another two times. The charging time must be
longer in the second and third time to ensure the battery reaches the
maximum capacity. After the above steps, you can use the battery
normally.
1.3.2 Using Battery
When your computer does not connect to an external power source, the
battery will automatically supply the power for your computer. The fully
charged battery’s operating time is about 3~4 hours. (It is based on the
maximum of the Battery Mark test result.)
The actual operating time varies that based on different factors, such as
LCD brightness, system power management property, application,
computer peripheral usage, battery accumulative using time, etc.
You can plug the adaptor into DC IN Jack to charge the battery. The state
of battery charging will display through the battery indicator at front of the
computer.
Hint: Whether the battery is installed in the computer or not, it
always self-discharges. (About 1% a day)
If the battery has not been used for a long time, it may have no power due
to self-discharge; it is the inherent feature of lithium-ion battery. You
should use the external power source or recharge the battery.
If you still cannot turn on the computer (the battery indicator also no flash),
it means the battery is in self-protection state. Charge the battery for 2~4
hours to activate the battery. Turn on the computer again when the battery
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