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    Lenovo B460e User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    , be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 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
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    7 Using AC adapter and battery 9 Using the touchpad 10 Using the keyboard 11 Connecting external devices 13 Special keys and buttons 14 System status indicators 15 Securing your computer 16 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet ......17 Wired connection 17 Wireless connection 18 Chapter
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    to know your computer Top view e f g a b c B460e d h i g 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
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    Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless module antennas c Computer display The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. The computer display noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. The touchpad functions as
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    . b VGA port Connects to external display devices. c Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "Wired
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    view a a Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks. b USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 13. c AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 9. bc 4
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view a b a Integrated wireless device switch b Fan louvers Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer. Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else
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    Bottom view a b c d a Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 9. c Battery latch - spring The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in
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    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
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    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, 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
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    50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is not required. „ Removing the battery pack 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
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad B460e a bc a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move the mouse button on a conventional mouse. Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn + F6. • When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled. 10
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    the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. „ Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function
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    off the backlight of the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Open the interface for switching the display mode. Fn + F4: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F8: Enable
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    Model B460e Number of USB port 3 The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting. Note: If your USB device uses a power
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons B460e „ 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 "
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    indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. ab B460e c def g a Hard disk drive indicator b Scroll lock indicator c Caps lock indicator d Power status indicator e Battery status indicator f Wireless communication indicator g Touchpad indicator h Num lock indicator h 15
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    used unless you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination. 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
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    in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. Wireless network technology: connect without wiring. Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the
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    not support all wireless connection methods. „ Using Wi-Fi Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Access point * B460e Wi-Fi network * Not
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    integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs; however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs. For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. „ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system
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    drive or if the integrated optical drive does not support disc creating, connect an appropriate external optical drive to your computer. • In Windows, press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. B460e • On the main screen, click Create Recovery Disc. • Choose
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    can I find the detailed specifications for my computer? See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. See "Appendix. CRU instructions" on page 27 of this guide. Where are the recovery discs
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    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 there is critical data on your current partition, back it up before you run this recovery feature. 22
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    the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The battery is installed correctly. - The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is
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    The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See "Chapter 2. Use and care Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. The computer does not return from • If the computer
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    the battery" in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use
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    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during
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    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: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2
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    Appendix. CRU instructions 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. Notes: • Replace the hard
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    Appendix. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/
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    Appendix. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws c . c 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d . d 30
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    Appendix. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e . e 8 Remove the fixing screws. B Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. C Reinstall the battery pack. D Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again. 31
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    DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install optional memory Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5
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    Appendix. CRU instructions 6 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. a a b 7 Align the
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    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 ( : upper slot). To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly,
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster
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    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. 36
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Lenovo B460e
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
V1.0