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    Lenovo IdeaPad U110 User Guide V1.0
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    with this publication. • OneKey Recovery User Guide included in the package with this publication. First Edition (January 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication
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    disk will appear as less than 40GB in the operating system. This discrepancy is not an error in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This phenomenon is primarily due to the following reasons: I. Different standards used by the manufacturer and operating
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    indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Recovery software, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard
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    Connecting a Bluetooth device 55 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......56 Frequently Asked Questions ....56 Troubleshooting 58 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 69 Getting Help and Service ..........69 Getting Help on the Web...........70 Calling the Customer Support Center 70 Getting Help around
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    Your Computer 74 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 81 Maintenance 84 Appendix A. Warranty Information 88 Warranty Information 88 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 91 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ......... 93 Appendix C. Features and Specifications 94 Features 94
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    Read This First When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time. When you use the
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    warm your body. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other
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    Read This First Before moving your computer, do one of the following: turn it off or press Fn + F1 to put it in sleep mode. Before moving the computer, make sure that the power on indicator is off. This will help to prevent damage to the hard disk drive, and possible loss of data. Do not drop, bump,
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    Read This First Do not distort, bend or extrude your liquid crystal display. Do not place heavy objects on your computer or display. vi
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    Read This First Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water to avoid the danger of electrical shock. Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. vii
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View         -  . * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Wireless LAN antennas A diversity antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. 1
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera 26  Array Microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.  Computer display LCD color display.  Speakers Built-in stereo speakers.  System status indicators
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View      3
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the internal battery. Note: To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. Fan louvers The fan louvers allow hot air to
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View        5
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. PCI Express card (new
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View     7
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    automatically secures the battery in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the
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    Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front View  System status indicators 18 9
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Putting your computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. „ Putting your computer to Sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer „ 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 Start and select Shut down from the Start menu. Adjusting the display After you begin working with your computer, you might need
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The functions of the left  and right 
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    keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Insert/NmLk. * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. 13
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer „ Function Key Combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; then press one of the function keys . % $ 14
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn +Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn +F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn +F2: Turn off the LCD screen (any subsequent operation will turn the LCD screen back on). Fn +F3: Shift to other connected
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons. „ Touch inductive panel To display the buttons, press the Mute or Volume key.     Open Dolby function setup screen. Open user define utility.  Open user define utility.  Mute /
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    hard disk partition have been backed up onto another hard disk or USB hard disk drive before this operation. For details, see OneKey Recovery User Guide. Note: When your computer is running Windows Vista®, and if you have the EnergyCut program installed, you can shift the power schemes by pressing
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer. Your computer has system status indicators as follows:     Drive in use Blue/Flashing Blue:Data is being read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Num Lock Blue: Number Lock function is activated. Number Lock function allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric input.  Caps Lock Blue: The Capital Lock function is activated. The Capital Lock function allows typing in all upper case
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the external optical drive Your computer comes with an external usb optical device, such as a DVD/ CD recordable drive. For connections, see "Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device" on page 66. „ Inserting a disc 1 Press the Eject button to open the
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    CDs/DVDs You can copy files to your CDs/DVDs with Power2Go, a software for burning data, music, videos and photos onto CDs and DVDs. For instructions on Power2Go, see the help file on your software. 21
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    , an SD pro card or a Memory Stick pro card. Note: Only use the memory card listed above; for more information about the usage, read the instructions shipped with the memory card. 22
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    an integrated multimedia player for DVD playback, video playback, photo viewing, and music playback. To start Shuttle Center: Click Start -> All Programs -> Lenovo -> Shuttle Center. To exit Shuttle Center: Click the Exit icon. „ Playing CDs 1 Insert a CD. 2 Select Music from the top menu by using
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: While listening to the music, a computer-generated visualization will be displayed. „ Listening to music files You can listen to music files, such as asf, mp3, wav and wma formats. 1 Select Music from the top menu by using the left/right keys and a Enter key. 2
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer „ Watching video files You can watch video files, such as .dat, .mpg, .avi, .asf, .mpeg, .div, .divx, .wm, .wmv, .vob, .dvr-ms, MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Note: You may need to install a special decoder to view .avi, .divx, .dvr-ms and etcetera. 1 Select Videos from the
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    on your computer. Note: * Depending on the software version, these functions may differ. To start EasyCapture: Click Start -> All Programs -> Lenovo EasyCapture -> Lenovo EasyCapture 2.5. To exit EasyCapture: Click the exit icon. To take pictures: Click the Shoot icon to take pictures. Notes: To
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    of the main program window to open the additional options window. 2 Click the Video Gallery tab. 3 Select the video you want to view. For more instructions on EasyCapture, see the help file on your software. 27
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    computer comes with LAN port for Ethernet connection or local area network (LAN) and wireless LAN for wireless connection. „ Using LAN port The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to an Ethernet connection or local area network (LAN). 28
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: You can lock and unlock LAN Network Interface via BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer, press F2 while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select I/O Interface
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer „ Using wireless LAN A diversity antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless connection wherever you are. To enable wireless communications, do the following; 1 Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5.
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    then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock. Refer to the "Right-side View" on page , selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo makes no comments, judgements, or warranties about the function,
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    the system's "password". To register your face: 1 Click Start -> All Programs -> Lenovo VeriFace recognition to start the registration process. 2 Click the Register button. 3 Read the environment with steady and even light. For more instructions on VeriFace, see the help file on your software. 32
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer „ Using Passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless you
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer ƒ Hard disk drive (HDD) passwords Once an HDD password is set, you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk. You can set the HDD password through Hard Disk Security Setting in the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 5 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it. 6 Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to exit. 8 Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window. Changing or Removing
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: Make sure the Password Check is set to Always if you need the password protection at power on. If password have been set, the Supervisor Password will show Installed; otherwise it will show Not Installed. To set a User Password: Only Supervisor password have been
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password To change the password, do the following: 1 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. 2 Choose your user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Hard Disk Passwords Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk: ƒ Hard disk master password ƒ Hard disk user password, which requires a hard disk master password You need to set a master password and a user password both
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 6 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Hard Disk Master Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it. 7 Choose an HDD user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Set New
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: Remove the HDD user password will disable your hard disk password protection. ƒ To change the HDD master password, select Change HDD Master Password and enter correct password in the Enter CURRENT Password then enter the new password in the Enter New Password
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    away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power. „ Your Computer Batteries Your computer batteries enable
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 3 Under System icons, select the Power check box. The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges. As each computer user has different
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    Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom
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    battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. 44
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    explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: ƒ Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. ƒ Keep the battery pack away from fire. ƒ Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. ƒ Do not attempt to disassemble the battery
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    comes with three Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer, scanner, and optical drive. USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and allows specific classes of
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Attention: When using high power consumption USB device, use external device power adapter. Otherwise the system will be shut down, device will not be detected, etcetera. 47
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an IEEE 1394 device Your computer comes with one IEEE 1394 connector used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE 1394 interface, such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives. 48
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a PC card device Your computer comes with one PCI Express card (new card) slot used for connecting PC card devices that are compatible with the PCI Express card (new card) interface. 49
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices „ Inserting a PCI Express card Gently slide the PCI Express card with the front label facing upward. Slide until it clicks into place. „ Removing a PCI Express card 1 Push the PCI Express card until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the PCI Express card out of the PCI
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer, such as VGA monitor. „ Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to VGA port on your computer.
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio device Your computer comes with one headphone/SPDIF jack used for connecting headphones, speakers, and audio devices that are compatible with the SPDIF interface. 52
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices „ Switch between headphone and SPDIF 1 Right-click the Sound icon at the bottom-right corner of the task bar and select Playback Devices from the pull down menu. -or- Right-click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon at the bottom-right corner of the task bar and select
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes with one external microphone jack used for connecting external microphone. 54
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    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a Bluetooth device Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones. „ Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5. 3
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    included in the package with your computer, see "Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Setup Poster". What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed information about safety. How can I prevent problems with my computer? See "Read This First" on
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    4. Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with a recovery disc. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see OneKey Recovery User Guide. How can I contact the Customer Support Center? See "Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service" on
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing the comprehensive information in Chapter 2. „ Display Problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ƒ If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the is, but the screen is still blank, and you hear five beeps, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting „ A Password Problem I forgot my password. ƒ If you forgot your user password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled. ƒ If you forgot your HDD password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot
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    Troubleshooting „ Sleep or Hibernation Problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor is within range, have the computer serviced. The critical low-battery error
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode, or the sleep seconds or more. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. „ Computer Screen Problems The screen is blank. Do the following: ƒ If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery,
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ƒ If you still have the problem, do the Solution in the following problem "The screen is unreadable or distorted." The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: ƒ The display device driver is installed correctly. ƒ The screen resolution and color quality are
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    the information is correct. 9. Click the Properties button or the Troubleshoot button. Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Do either of the following: ƒ If you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to 16-bit mode. ƒ If you are using a desktop size of 1366×768 or larger, reduce the desktop size and the color depth. „ Sound Problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting „ Battery Problems The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the surge protector in the battery might be active. Please take the battery to the service station. The battery does not charge. For details, see "Handling the Battery" in Chapter 2. 66
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    The Microsoft® Windows operating system will not start. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your problem. For details about OneKey Recovery, see OneKey Recovery User Guide. „ Other Problems Your computer does not respond. ƒ To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not start from a device you want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure that the startup sequence in
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    section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you experience a problem with your computer, and whom to call for service should it be necessary. Microsoft Service Packs are the latest software source for Windows product updates. They
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    date information about Lenovo computers and support. The address for the Lenovo home page is http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. You can find support information for your Lenovo IdeaPad computer at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Research this Web site to learn how to solve problems, find new ways
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    expires, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions on the screen. Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. If possible, be near your
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    Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service ƒ Serial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, or your proof of purchase ƒ Description of the problem ƒ Hardware and software configuration information for your system The telephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located
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    restrictions might apply at the time of service. To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. 73
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    your body. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. ƒ Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other
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    Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information ƒ Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags. ƒ Keep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in). ƒ Avoid
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    Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Be Gentle with Your Computer ƒ Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. ƒ Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external
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    closing the tray. ƒ When installing your hard disk, follow the instructions shipped with your hardware, and apply pressure only where needed on the your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replace
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    return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades. ƒ Only an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. ƒ Do not modify or tape the latches to
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    Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Occasionally clean your computer as follows: 1 Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part
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    Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information 3 Allow to dry. 4 To remove any crumbs and dust from beneath the keys, you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair drier. Note: Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard. „ Cleaning Your Computer Display 1 Gently
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    good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. By keeping these considerations in mind, you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities. „ Ergonomic Information Working in the virtual
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    Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture. It is best to periodically make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same
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    suit your desired posture. Arm and Hand Position: If available, utilize chair arm rests or an area on your working surface to provide weight support for your arms. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral (horizontal) position. Type with a soft touch without pounding the keys
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    vision care specialist for advice. Maintenance An important part of owning your computer is maintenance. With proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following sections provide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly. „ General Tips for Maintenance 1 Check the
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    data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to perform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CDRW/DVD drives are available a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. ƒ Update device
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    lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. ƒ Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver the printer, Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the Customer Support
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    hardware. Each hardware component on your computer has its own specific driver. If you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on how to operate that piece of hardware. After you install the driver, the operating system can recognize the hardware component and understand how
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    regarding the warranty period and type of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware product in your country or region. For Guide included with your computer. Warranty Information Product or Machine Type Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service
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    upon the time of your call, parts availability, and other factors. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty service without charge for: a. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law); and
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    to install whereas others may require some technical skill and tools. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You may request that a Service Provider install some CRUs under one of the other types of warranty
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    of the product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Service, the product will be returned to you at Lenovo's expense, unless your Service Provider specifies otherwise. Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers ---------- Warranty Service Telephone Numbers The phone numbers provided below are correct as of
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    Appendix A. Warranty Information contact telephone number in a country please contact Lenovo, or your reseller in your country. ƒ Singapore ƒ Malaysia ƒ support information, and updates, including service phone numbers for unlisted countries on the Lenovo Web site located at: http://
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    the customer. Customers are responsible for replacing all external CRUs. Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Your computer contains the following types of external CRUs: ƒ External CRUs (pluggable): These CRUs unplug
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    Appendix C. Features and Specifications Features Processor ƒ See the system properties of your computer. You can do this as follows: Click Start, right-click Computer, then from the pull down menu select Properties. Memory ƒ Double data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (DRAM
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    Appendix C. Features and Specifications Interface ƒ VGA connector ƒ Stereo Headphone/SPDIF jack ƒ Microphone jack ƒ 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors ƒ RJ-45 Ethernet connector ƒ IEEE 1394 connector ExpressCard ƒ 34 mm ExpressCard (new card) slot External Optical drive ƒ CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
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    Appendix C. Features and Specifications Specifications Size ƒ Width: approximate 275 mm ƒ Depth: approximate 196 mm ƒ Height: approximate 18.4 to 22.4 mm Environment ƒ Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10000 ft) ƒ Temperature - At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) - Operating
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    Appendix C. Features and Specifications Power source ƒ Input rating of the AC adapter: 90-264 V ac, 47 to 63 Hz (AC adapter) ƒ 65 W Battery pack ƒ Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Nominal voltage: 14.4 V
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    may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you
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    document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. . The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance
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    this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased. „ Export classification notice This product
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    product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. Following profiles are supported by Bluetooth Daughter Card: ƒ Generic Access ƒ Service Discovery ƒ Serial Port ƒ Dial-up Networking ƒ FAX ƒ LAN Access using PPP ƒ Personal Area Network ƒ Generic Object
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    Notices ƒ File Transfer ƒ Synchronization ƒ Audio Gateway ƒ Headset ƒ Printer ƒ Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) ƒ Basic Image ƒ Handsfree the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers
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    where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are Notices The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad U110, machine type 2304, 11306. „ installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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    to which the receiver is connected. ƒ Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television
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    of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the
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    to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors. „ Japanese VCCI Class
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    (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo's Internet site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww
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    potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances. For additional WEEE information go to: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 108
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    for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. For details, visit the Lenovo Web site at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/pcrecycle http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/pcrecycle Pursuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, the collecting
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    notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that person's instructions. You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle
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    Appendix D. Notices Notice for Users in the U.S.A California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Notice on
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    or service (pay service) specifically developed for the purpose. Trademarks Lenovo, lenovo logo, IdeaPad, service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual
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    Computer Cover 79 Computer Display 80 Computer Keyboard 79 Computer display 2 113 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 93 Customer Support Center 70 D Display Adjusting 11 Cleaning 80 E EasyCapture 26 F FCC Statement 103 Features 94 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Function key
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    67 Headphone/SPDIF jack 52 Help Customer Support Center.........70 Help and Service 69 on the Web 70 Hibernation Mode Problems 61 I IEEE 1394 connector 48 Indicators 18 Integrated camera 2 Internet 28 K Keyboard 2 Cleaning 79 Problems 60 Using 13 M Maintenance 84 Microphone Built
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    33 PCI Express card (new card) slot ...... 49 Power button 2 Problems Battery 66 Computer Screen 62 Display 58 Hard Disk Drive 67 Hibernation Mode Handling 77 System status indicators 2 T Touch inductive panel 2, 16 Touch pad 2, 12 Trademarks 112 Troubleshooting 58 U USB port 6, 46 115
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    V VeriFace 32 VGA port 4, 51 Volume button 15 W Warranty Information 88 Web Help 70 Wireless device switch 4 Wireless LAN Antennas 1 Connecting 30 Interoperability 101 Switches 15 Usage Environment 102 Index 116
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