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.
For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a
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Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo
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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.
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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
U300s
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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Front view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
System status
indicators
For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
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Chapter 2. New Features
Rapid Boot (Select models only) --------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Rapid Boot technology shortens the boot time of your computer.
Enabling Rapid Boot
To enable the rapid boot function, do the following:
1 Open the BIOS Setup menu.
In the power-off mode, press the OneKey Rescue System button to power your computer
on, and select <Enter Setup> to open the BIOS Setup menu.
2 Open the <Configuration> page, and select the <Boot Speed> option to set the rapid boot
function.
3 Select <Fast> to enable the rapid boot function, or select <Normal> to disable this function.
How to enter the BIOS setup program when Rapid Boot is enabled
To enter the BIOS setup program when Rapid Boot is enabled, do the following:
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Press the OneKey key, and select <Enter Setup> when the option menu appears.
How to select a boot device when Rapid Boot is enabled
To select a boot device when Rapid Boot is enabled, do the following:
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Press the OneKey key, and select <Enter Setup> when the option menu appears.
Intel Rapid Start Technology (Select models only) -----------------------------------
Intel Rapid Start Technology gets your system up and running faster from the hibernation mode.
How to put your computer into hibernation
To put your computer into the hibernation mode, click the Start icon and select Sleep. The
computer will enter the hibernation mode after it remains in the sleep mode for 75 minutes.
Note: By default, rapid boot is enabled for IdeaPad U300s. If the rapid boot function is not enabled, you
can press Fn+F2 (or F2) immediately after your computer boots up to the Lenovo logo screen, to
enter the BIOS setup program.
Note: Intel Rapid Start Technology is applicable only to computers with solid-state hard disks.
Note: If Intel Rapid Start Technology is incorporated, you cannot put your computer into the
hibernation mode by clicking the Start menu and then selecting Hibernation.

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Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only) ------------------------------
A hybrid power supply system incorporates a power adapter and battery pack to power a
computer. With the hybrid power supply technology, the system continuously monitors the
power level required by the computer. When the required power level exceeds what the power
adapter can supply (for example, when Intel Turbo Boost Technology is enabled), the power
adapter stops charging the battery pack and the battery back starts to power the computer as
well.
Battery Protection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the battery pack remains idle for a long time, the battery may be over-discharged, and its
degradation speed may be increased. The battery pack of IdeaPad U series uses the battery
protection technology. When your computer remains idle for a long time, the battery pack enters
the sleep mode to avoid over-discharge. After the battery pack enters the sleep mode, you
cannot turn the computer on without using the power adapter. Please connect the power
adapter to the computer to activate the battery pack.
Quick Charge (For IdeaPad U300s series only) --------------------------------------------
U300s incorporates the function of quick charge. This function achieves the best result in the
power-off mode, when it takes about 40 minutes to charge the battery from 0% to 70% of full
power.
Note: The computer must be connected to the power adapter when the hybrid power supply is enabled.
When the hybrid power supply is enabled, the power adapter and the battery pack work together
to power the computer. Then, you may note that the power level of the battery pack becomes
lower. When the hybrid power supply is disabled, the power adapter resumes charging the
battery pack.
Note: The batter pack is in the sleep mode by default. When you use the computer for the first time,
please plug the power adapter into it. Otherwise, the computer cannot be turned on.

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First use -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reading the manuals
Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
Conncting to the power
The built-in battery pack is not fully charged at purchase.
To charge the battery and begin using your computer, connect the computer to an electrical
outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power.
Connecting 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.
3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Turning on the computer
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Configuring the operating system
You may need to configure the operating 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 sleep state or shutting it down
When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down.
Putting your computer into sleep state
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state.
When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the
startup process.
To put the computer into sleep state, do the following.
• Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state)
before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can
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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 and select Shut down from the Start menu.

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Using AC adapter and battery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Checking battery status
You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in
the notification area.
Charging the battery
If the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery.
You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations:
• When you purchase a new battery
• If the battery status indicator starts blinking
• If the battery has not been used for a long time
Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery
charge will last. There are two main factors:
• The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work.
• The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and
how bright you make the computer display.
Notes:
•To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery
immediately after it drops from fully charged.
•Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C).
•Full charge or discharge is not required.

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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.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using F6.
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Using the keyboard -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your computer has the function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard.
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 .
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PrtSc: pop-up CD/DVD disk (U400 only).
Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
Fn + End: Activate the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activate the insert function.
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Hotkey
Using Hotkey
The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access certain system
settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey.
:Mute/Unmute the sound. :Quick decrease volume level.
:Quick increase volume level. :Close same function for main
and secondary function.
:Refresh same function for main
and secondary function. :Enable/Disable the touchpad.
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Open the interface for
integrated wireless devices
settings (on/off).
:Enable/Disable the
microphone.
:Turn on/off the integrated cam-
era. :
Open the interface for the
display device switch to select
this notebook or an external
display.
:Decrease display brightness. :Increase display brightness.
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Setting the Hotkey Mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing one single function key (F1~F12).
However, you can disable the Hotkey mode in the BIOS setup interface. To disable the Hotkey
mode, do the following:
1 Restart the computer. Press Fn + F2 to open the BIOS setup interface right after the Lenovo
logo appears.
2 In the BIOS setup interface, open the <Configuration> menu, and change the setting of
<Hotkey mode> from Enable to Disable (or, change the setting of <Hotkey Switch> from
Hotkey mode to Legacy Mode (for U400 only)).
Note: If Lenovo <Fast Boot> has been enabled for your computer, you cannot press Fn + F2 at startup to
open the BIOS setup interface. In such case, turn off the computer, press the OneKey Rescue
System button, and then select <Enter Setup> to open the BIOS setup interface.
Note: In the Legacy mode, you may access the hotkey function by pressing the appropriate hotkey
while holding the Fn key.