Lenovo IdeaPad B460 User manual

P/N: 147003243-1.1
Printed in China
Lenovo B460
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
©Lenovo China 2010
New World. New Thinking.TM
www.lenovo.com

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.
* Only for the users from the United States.
First Edition (February 2010)
© Copyright Lenovo 2010.
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
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.
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, and thus shouldn't
affect your use of this computer.
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
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forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your
computer...................................1
Top view..........................................1
Left-side view .................................3
Right-side view...............................4
Front view .......................................5
Bottom view....................................6
Chapter 2. Learning the
basics........................................8
First use............................................8
Using AC adapter and battery ...10
Using the touchpad......................12
Using the keyboard......................13
Connecting external devices.......15
Special keys and buttons.............18
System status indicators..............19
Securing your computer..............20
Chapter 3. Connecting to the
Internet....................................21
Wired connection .........................21
Wireless connection .....................23
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue
system.....................................28
OneKey Rescue system ...............28
Appendix A. CRU
instructions.............................30
Replacing the battery ..................30
Replacing the hard disk drive....31
Replacing memory.......................35
Removing the optical drive........38
Appendix B. Lenovo limited
warranty ..................................39
Warranty information .................45
Appendix C. Product specific
Notices ....................................48
Energy star information..............48
Electronic emissions notices.......50
Appendix D. Specifications...54
Index........................................55
Contents
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
actual product.
Attention:
•Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. 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.
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Integrated
camera (Select
models only)
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless module
antennas
The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless
radio.
Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
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” on page 28.
System status
indicators
For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
Built-in
microphone
The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be
used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple
audio recordings.
Fingerprint
reader (Select
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 12.
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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 20.
VGA port
Connects to external display devices.
Fan louvers
Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
HDMI port (Select
models only)
Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
RJ-45 port
This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 21.
USB ports Connect to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.
Microphone jack Connects to external microphones.
Headphone jack Connects to external headphones.
Attention:
•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your
hearing.
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Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ExpressCard®
slot (Select
models only)
Insert ExpressCard device here.
Note: For details, see “Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device” on page 16.
Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.
AC power adapter
jack
Connect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 10.
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Front view -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fan louvers
Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
Integrated
wireless device
switch
Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all
wireless devices on your computer.
Memory card slot
(Select models
only)
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 15.
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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIM card slot
(Select models
only)
Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile
Broadband.
Notes:
•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 25.
Battery latch -
manual
The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack
secured in place.
Battery pack
For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page
10.
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