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- Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 1
IdeaPad U300/ U300e/U300s/U400 User Guide V3.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 2
described in this user guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad U400 unless otherwise stated. lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User's guides and manuals. First Edition (May 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 3
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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 4
- Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 5
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view 3 U400 2 4 5 6 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 6
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera (Select models only) Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only) c Computer display The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. The LCD display provides brilliant visual - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 7
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view U300/U300e 1 4 U300s 23 1 4 2 U400 1 4 52 a OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 8
of the computer may occur. e RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)" on page 21. 4 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 9
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view U300/U300e U300s U400 2 35 41 2 5 4 1 2 6 5 a USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 17. b HDMI port (Select models - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 10
to know your computer c RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)" on page 21. d Headphone mic combo jack Connects to the headset. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 11
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view 1 a System status indicators For details, see "System status indicators" on page 19. 7 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 12
to disable this function. 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. How to enter the - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 13
2. New Features Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only A hybrid power supply system incorporates adapter into it. Otherwise, the computer cannot be turned on. Quick Charge (For IdeaPad U300s series only U300s incorporates the function of quick charge. This function achieves the best - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 14
Chapter 3. Learning the basics 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 15
Chapter 3. Learning the basics 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 16
Chapter 3. Learning the basics 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. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 17
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the touchpad U400 $ a 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. 13 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 18
then press one of the function keys b . % $ 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 19
Chapter 3. Learning the basics 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 increase volume level. : Refresh same function for main and - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 20
Press Fn + F2 to open the BIOS setup interface right after the Lenovo logo appears. Note: If Lenovo has been enabled for your computer, you cannot press Fn setting of from Hotkey mode to Legacy Mode (for U400 only)). Note: In the Legacy mode, you may access the hotkey function by - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 21
of built-in features and connection capabilities. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with two(U300s) / three(U300/U300e/U400) USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device's power - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 22
system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 23. 18 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 23
Chapter 3. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. ' U400 & $% a Power status indicator b Battery status indicator c Caps lock indicator d Camera indicator 19 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 24
password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press Fn + F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. 20 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 25
to connect. Wireless network technology: connect without wiring. Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 26
access without the need for cables. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless * U400 Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 27
when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating 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 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 28
following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation on the PC. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 24 - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 29
Index A AC adapter Using 12 B Battery Charging 12 Bluetooth Connecting 17 C Camera 2 F Function key combinations 14 H Hybrid Power Supply 9 K Keyboard Using 14 O OneKey Rescue system button 23 P Password Using 20 Q Quick Charge 9 R Rapid Boot 8 Rapid Start Technology 8 S Security 20 T - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 30
THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. * Only for the users from the - Lenovo U300s Laptop | IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 31
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User Guide
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