Lenovo G460e User manual

Lenovo G460e/

G560e

Read the safety notices and important tips in the

included manuals before using your computer.

©Lenovo China 2010

New World. New Thinking.TM

www.lenovo.com

User Guide V1.0

V1.0_en-US

First Edition (December 2010)

Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General

Information Guide first.

The features described in this guide are common to most models.

Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your

computer may include features that are not described in this user

guide.

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 may not apply to you.

LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private

expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with

limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED

RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General

Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set

forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Notes

•

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product you are

using.

The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo G560e unless

otherwise stated.

•

To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click

User guides and manuals.

Regulatory Notice

•

Chapter 1. Getting to know your

computer...................................1

Top view..........................................1

Left-side view .................................4

Right-side view...............................5

Front view .......................................6

Bottom view ....................................7

Chapter 2. Learning the

basics........................................ 9

First use............................................9

Using AC adapter and battery ...11

Using the touchpad......................13

Using the keyboard......................14

Connecting external devices.......17

Special keys and buttons.............19

System status indicators..............20

Securing your computer..............21

Chapter 3. Connecting to the

Internet....................................22

Wired connection .........................22

Wireless connection .....................24

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue

system.....................................26

OneKey Rescue system ............... 26

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting...28

Frequently asked questions........ 28

Troubleshooting........................... 30

Appendix A. CRU

instructions.............................35

Replacing the battery pack ......... 35

Replacing the hard disk drive.... 37

Replacing memory....................... 40

Removing the optical drive........ 43

Trademarks.............................45

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

G460e

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

G560e

Notes:

•Only the G560e have a numeric keypad.

•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 or any other objects in between the display panel and the

keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Integrated

camera

Use the camera for video communication.

Wireless module

antennas (on

select models)

The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless

radio.

Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides

brilliant visual output.

Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

OneKey Rescue

system button

Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the

computer is powered off.

Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26.

Built-in

microphone

The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be

used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple

audio recordings.

Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 13.

Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.

System status

indicators

For details, see “System status indicators” on page 20.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kensington slot

Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.

Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 21.

Fan louvers

Dissipate internal heat.

Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the

computer may occur.

RJ-45 port

This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 22.

VGA port Connects to external display devices.

USB port Connects to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 18.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microphone jack Connects to external microphones.

Headphone jack Connects to external headphones.

Attention:

•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your

hearing.

Optical drive Reads/Burns optical discs.

USB port Connects to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 18.

AC power adapter

jack

Connect the AC adapter here.

Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 11.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Front view -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Integrated

wireless device

switch (on select

models)

Slide this switch to turn on or turn off the wireless radio

of all wireless devices on your computer.

System status

indicators

For details, see “System status indicators” on page 20.

Memory card slot

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 17.

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