Lenovo E46 User manual

Lenovo
E46
User Guide
User Guide
V1.0
V1.0

First Edition (Jan. 2010)
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Notes
© Copyright Lenovo 2010.
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read Important safety
information and Notices in the User Guide attached with the computer 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. If you are using
other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you, but it won’t substantially affect
your use of this computer.
•The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in
this user guide.
LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense
and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted
rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data,
computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use,
reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
This manual is for your reference only.
For more information, please see the User Guide attached with the computer.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your
computer ....................................... 1
Top view........................................ 1
Left-side view ............................... 4
Right-side view............................. 6
Front view ..................................... 7
Rear view....................................... 8
Bottom view.................................. 9
Chapter 2. Learning the basics.... 11
First use........................................ 11
Using the touchpad.................... 14
Using the keyboard.................... 15
Special buttons............................ 18
System status indicators............ 20
Securing your computer............ 21
Connecting external devices..... 23
Chapter 3. Using the Internet .... 27
Wired connection ....................... 27
Wireless connection ................... 29
Index ............................................ 31
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Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to
the actual product.
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Attention:
•Do NOT open the display panel beyond 180 degree. When closing the display
panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display
panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
System status
indicators
For details, see “System status indicators” on page 20.
OneKey Rescue
System button
Press this button to open OneKey Rescue System (If
OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled) when the
computer is powered off.
Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue System" in the User Guide attached with the
computer.
Mute button Use this button to mute/unmute the computer.
Custom button Press this button to set and launch a self defined program,
file or a Web site.
Integrated
camera (specific
models only)
Use the camera for video communication.
Keyboard light
(specific models
only)
The keyboard light illuminates the keyborad in the dark.
Wireless LAN
antennas
(specific models
only)
The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless
communication radio.
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Computer
display
The LCD display provides brilliant visual output.
Fingerprint
reader (specific
models only)
With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints
and use them as passwords to secure your computer.
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 14.
Built-in
microphone
The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used
for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio
recordings.
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Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 21.
Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
VGA port Connects to external display devices.
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eSATA/USB
combo port
Connects to eSATA or USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 26.
RJ-45 port
Connects to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 27.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 26.
Microphone jack Connects to an external microphone.
Headphone jack Connects to an external headphone.
Attention:
•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time
may damage your hearing.
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USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 26.
ExpressCard
®
slot
Insert ExpressCard device here.
Note: For details, see “Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device” on page 25.
Optical drive
(specific models
only)
Your computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/
DVD drive.
Serial port Connects to devices with serial port.
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