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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Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Display latch Release this latch to open the display.
Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 23.
Integrated
wireless device
switch
Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all
wireless devices on your computer.
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Rear view -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AC power
adapter jack
Connect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 26.
Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
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Bottom view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hard disk
drive(HDD)
compartment
Houses the computer’s hard disk drive.
Battery latch -
spring loaded
The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack
secured in place.
Battery pack
For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer.
Mini PCI
ExpressCard slot
compartment
Houses the computer’s wireless module.
Battery latch -
manual
The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack
secured in place.
Central
Processing Unit
(CPU)/Memory
(RAM)
compartment
House the computer's CPU and memory.
Speakers The speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
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First use -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Read the manuals
Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
Connect to the power
The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase.
To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery
pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is
automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power.
Install the battery pack
Refer to the supplied User Guide attached with the computer to install the
battery pack.
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer
firmly.
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Turn on the computer
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Configure the operating system
You may need to configure the operation system when it is first used. The
configuration process may include the procedures below.
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the operating system
• Creating a user account
Putting your computer into standby/sleep state or shutting it
down
When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into
standby/sleep state or shut it down.
Putting your computer into standby/sleep state
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the
computer into standby/sleep state.
When the computer is in standby/sleep state, you can quickly wake it to
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To put the computer into standby state, do one of the following.
•Clickstart and select Stand By from the Turn Off Computer menu.
•PressFn + F1.
To wake the computer, do one of the following.
• Press the power button.
• Press any key on the keyboard.
Shutting down your computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, click start and select Tu r n O ff from the Tu r n
Off Computer menu.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the
computer is in standby state) before you move your computer. Moving your
computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing
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Using the touchpad ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip
over the pad in the direction in which you want the
cursor to move.
Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse
button on a conventional mouse.
Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse
button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F8.
The touchpad may be disabled when manipulated with two fingers together.
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Using the keyboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its
standard keyboard.
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric
keypad.
To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Insert.
Note: The indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.

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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 .
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