Lenovo IdeaPad U300e User manual

V3.0_en-US
IdeaPad U300/
U300e/U300s/U400
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
©Lenovo China 2011
New World. New Thinking.TM
www.lenovo.com
User Guide V3.0

If your product is not working correctly,
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE.
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* Only for the users from the United States.
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standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer.
To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User’s guides
and manuals.
Regulatory Notice
First Edition (May 2011)
© Copyright Lenovo 2011.
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.
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Notes
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The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad U400 unless otherwise
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your
computer.......................................................1
Top view.........................................................1
Left-side view ................................................3
Right-side view..............................................5
Front view ......................................................7
Chapter 2. New Features .............................8
Rapid Boot (Select models only) .................8
Intel Rapid Start Technology
(Select models only) ...................................... 8
Hybrid Power Supply
(For IdeaPad U400 series only) ...................9
Battery Protection..........................................9
Quick Charge (For IdeaPad U300s
series only) .....................................................9
Chapter 3. Learning the basics.................10
First use......................................................... 10
Using AC adapter and battery ..................12
Using the touchpad.....................................13
Using the keyboard.....................................14
Connecting external devices......................17
Special keys and buttons............................18
System status indicators.............................19
Securing your computer.............................20
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet ......21
Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400) .... 21
Wireless connection ....................................22
Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system ..........23
OneKey Rescue system ..............................23
Trademarks.................................................24
Index............................................................25
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.
U400
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Integrated camera
(Select models only)
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless module
antennas (Select
models only)
The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
System status
indicators For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 13.
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Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U300/U300e
U300s
U400
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 “Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system” on page 23.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.
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Headphone mic
combo jack
Connects to the headset.
Attention:
•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.
Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21.
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Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U300/U300e
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U400
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.
HDMI port (Select
models only)
Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.
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RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21.
Headphone mic
combo jack
Connects to the headset.
Attention:
•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.
AC power adapter
jack
Connect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12.
Optical drive Your computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/DVD drive.
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