Lenovo B460e User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo B460e User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 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 ...7 First use... 7 Using AC adapter and battery ... 9 Using the touchpad...10 Using the keyboard...11 Connecting external devices...13... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B460e Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Wireless module antennas Computer display Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 19. System status indicators Built-in microphone Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 10. Use the camera for video communication.
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Page 7: Left-Side View
Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)”... -
Page 8: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Optical drive USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 13. AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reads/Burns optical disks. -
Page 9: Front View
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Page 10: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - manual Battery pack Battery latch - spring... -
Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. - Page 12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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.
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Page 13: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. -
Page 14: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn + F6. • When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B460e To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to... -
Page 15: Using The Keyboard
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 + F8. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. - Page 16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F8: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12:...
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Page 17: Connecting External Devices
Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. Model Number of USB port B460e... -
Page 18: Special Keys And Buttons
Special keys and buttons OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 19. -
Page 19: System Status Indicators
System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Hard disk drive indicator Scroll lock indicator Caps lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator Num lock indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B460e Chapter 2. -
Page 20: Securing Your Computer
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 21: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. -
Page 22: Hardware/Software Connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. -
Page 23: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System
OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use program that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. - Page 24 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system Creating a recovery disc(s) Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc(s), which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure.
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Page 25: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see Lenovo B460e Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? See “Chapter 1. - Page 26 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re-install your operating system. This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. - Page 28 Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted.
- Page 29 Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. The operating time for a fully charged battery is short. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
- Page 30 In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
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Page 31: Appendix. Cru Instructions
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following: Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. -
Page 32: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. - Page 33 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 34 Appendix. CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screws Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 35 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...
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Page 36: Replacing Memory
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. - Page 37 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use. Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30-45°...
- Page 38 Appendix. CRU instructions Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: Turn the computer on.
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Page 39: Removing The Optical Drive
Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the screw shown in the illustration Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery... -
Page 40: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. - Page 42 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...