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Lenovo User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 2
read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com. First Edition (January 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 3
Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo B40-30 Lenovo B40-70 Lenovo B40-45 Lenovo B50-30 Lenovo B50-30 Touch Lenovo B50-70 Lenovo B50-45 Lenovo N40-30 Lenovo N40-70 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 4
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the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 operating system 19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 23 Frequently asked questions 23 Troubleshooting ...26 Appendix A. CRU instructions 30 Replacing the battery pack 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 32 Replacing the - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 6
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view B40-30/N40-30/B40-70/N40-70/B40-45/N40-45 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 8
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer B50-30/B50-30 Touch/B50-70/N50-70/B50-45/N50-45 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note: • The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from the outside. • The illustrations may differ - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 9
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera Used for video communication or taking photos. i b Built-in microphone Used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. c Wireless antennas (on select models) Connects to a wireless adapter to receive and send - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 10
separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the keypad, press the Numeric Lock key (Num Lock). Insert PrtSc Delete Home Pause End Break PgUp ScrLk PgDn SysRq Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey. 4 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 11
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations To use the function key combinations, press the Fn key a , then press one of the function keys b . B40-30/N40-30/B40-70/N40-70/B40-45/N40-45: 2 1 B50-30/B50-30 Touch/B50-70/N50-70/B50-45/N50-45: 2 Insert PrtSc Delete Home Pause - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 12
B40-30/N40-30/B40-70/N40-70/B40-45/N40-45/B50-30/B50-30 Touch/B50-45/N50-45 1 3 B50-70/N50-70 4 5 6 7 12 3 4 5 6 7 a AC power adapter jack Connects the AC power adapter. b Lenovo charges the battery. When a supported ThinkPad OneLink Dock is connected to the Lenovo OneLink connector, - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 13
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Attention: • Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. d VGA port e RJ-45 port Connects to external display devices. Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Danger: • To avoid the risk of - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 14
your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a newly - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 15
computer Connecting to a wired network 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 residential cable TV line. DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 16
B40-30/N40-30/B40-70/N40-70/B40-45/N40-45: 1 234 5 B50-30/B50-30 Touch/B50-70/N50-70/B50-45/N50-45: 1 23 5 4 a Combo audio jack Connects to a headset. Note: • The combo audio jack does not support start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system, or to startup normally, or the BIOS setup utility - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 17
with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. e Optical drive - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 18
see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 13. System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer. Power and battery status indicator • Green: The battery has a charge between 20% and 100% and the AC adapter is not connected to the computer, or the - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 19
) card • SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (Such as SDIO Bluetooth, and so on). Inserting a memory card Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place. Note: If a dummy - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 20
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view 1 2 3 1 2 a Battery latch-manual b Battery pack c Battery latch-spring loaded d Bottom slot cover 4 Keeps the battery pack secured in place. Provide the power for the computer. Keeps the battery pack secured in place. The hard disk drive - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 21
Sleep. For the Windows 8.1 operating system: Open the charms bar, then select Settings Power Sleep. Attention: • Wait until the power and battery status indicator light starts blinking green (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) before you move your computer. Moving your computer - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 22
do one of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the Fn key on the keyboard. Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use list, and then click Connect. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase to connect. To connect to one of those networks, ask - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 23
select Settings, and then select Help on the Settings menu. ‐ Press the Windows key + Fn + F1 or Fn + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore. Note - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 24
switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the charms bar. • Press the Windows - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 25
, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the upper‐right or lower‐right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press the Windows key + C. Search charm The Search charm enables you to find what you are looking for, including apps, settings and files. 19 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 26
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 27
the following: 1 Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key Recovery system. 2 Click System Backup. 3 Select a back‐up location and adapter to your computer during the recovery process. • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. • When - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 28
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu, select System recovery and press Enter. 22 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 29
Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer. Where can I find the hardware specifications the Lenovo consumer support Web site. Where can I find drivers for - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 30
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery. BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM‐based software. It communicates basic computer information and - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 31
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot priority? The default boot priorities are UEFI First do not change the boot priority. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 25 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 32
for the LCD screen has been turned off. ‐ If the problem persists, follow the solution in the next problem "The screen is unreadable or distorted." The screen is unreadable or distorted. • Make sure that: ‐ The display device driver is installed correctly. ‐ The screen resolution and color quality - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 33
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 34
shuts down before the power and battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the power and battery status indicator shows empty. • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management. If the problem persists, replace with a new battery pack. The computer does not • The - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 35
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 battery EFI list in the BIOS setup utility correctly. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 36
CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for your country or region. Notes: • The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo B50‐70, unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 37
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery pack Note: • Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other batteries could ignite or explode. • Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the battery pack. • Make sure the - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 38
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 disk drive only for upgrading or repair. The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 39
Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 2 Remove the screws a , and then remove the bottom slot cover b . 1 1 2 3 Remove the frame fixing screws c . 3 3 33 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 40
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Remove the hard disk drive by gently pulling it in the direction of the arrow d . 4 5 Remove screws to secure the drive. 8 Reinstall the bottom slot cover and tighten the screws. 9 Reinstall the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 34 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 41
instructions in various capacities. Note: • Use only the memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install optional memory, or contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM module. 2 Remove the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 3 Remove the screws a , and - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 42
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 If two DDR3 SDRAM modules are already installed in the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM module with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the new module at a 30‐45° angle. 6 Push the DDR3 SDRAM module down until the latches on both sides of the socket lock into its - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 43
Appendix A. CRU instructions 8 Reinstall the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM module is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Press the Novo button to open the Novo button menu. 2 Select the BIOS Setup. The System Memory item - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 44
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless card. • Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged. 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 2 Remove the screws a , and then remove the bottom slot - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 45
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Remove the wireless LAN card e . 5 5 Install the new wireless LAN card and tighten the screw to the jack labeled MAIN. 7 Reinstall the bottom slot cover and tighten the screws. 8 Reinstall the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 39 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 46
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the optical drive To replace the optical drive, avoid being damaged. 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 2 Remove the screw a . B40-30/N40-30/B40-70/N40-70/B40-45/N40-45: 1 B50-30/B50-30 Touch/B50-70/N50-70/B50- - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 47
Appendix A. CRU instructions 3 Gently pull the optical drive out from its cavity b . 2 4 Insert a new optical drive and tighten the screw to secure the drive. 5 Reinstall the battery pack. For details, see "Replacing the battery pack" on page 31. 41 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 48
instructions Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard, do the following: Note: • Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the keyboard. • Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged. 1 Remove the battery - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 49
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Pull to unsnap the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows b c. 2 3 2 5 Lift up the keyboard d and detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows e f . 4 5 6 6 Reinstall the new keyboard and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the battery pack. For - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 50
for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Self‐service CRUs AC power adapter Power cord Battery pack Memory Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide × × × User Guide × × Optional‐service CRUs Hard disk drive Wireless LAN card Keyboard Optical drive Safety, Warranty - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 51
registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey VeriFace 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 - Lenovo B40-30 Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo B40-xx, B50-xx, B50-30 Touch Notebook - Page 52
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