Lenovo IdeaPad B460 User manual

P/N: 147003243-1.1

Printed in China

Lenovo B460

User Guide V1.0

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

If your product is not working correctly,

DO NOT RETURN IT TO 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 United States.

First Edition (February 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, and thus shouldn't

affect your use of this computer.

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

•

Chapter 1. Getting to know your

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

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

Left-side view .................................3

Right-side view...............................4

Front view .......................................5

Bottom view....................................6

Chapter 2. Learning the

basics........................................8

First use............................................8

Using AC adapter and battery ...10

Using the touchpad......................12

Using the keyboard......................13

Connecting external devices.......15

Special keys and buttons.............18

System status indicators..............19

Securing your computer..............20

Chapter 3. Connecting to the

Internet....................................21

Wired connection .........................21

Wireless connection .....................23

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue

system.....................................28

OneKey Rescue system ...............28

Appendix A. CRU

instructions.............................30

Replacing the battery ..................30

Replacing the hard disk drive....31

Replacing memory.......................35

Removing the optical drive........38

Appendix B. Lenovo limited

warranty ..................................39

Warranty information .................45

Appendix C. Product specific

Notices ....................................48

Energy star information..............48

Electronic emissions notices.......50

Appendix D. Specifications...54

Index........................................55

Contents

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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

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 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 (Select

models only)

Use the camera for video communication.

Wireless module

antennas

The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless

radio.

Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant

visual output.

Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.

Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

OneKey Rescue

system button

Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If

OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the

computer is powered off.

Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 28.

System status

indicators

For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.

Built-in

microphone

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

used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple

audio recordings.

Fingerprint

reader (Select

models only)

With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints

and use them as passwords to secure your computer.

Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 12.

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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 20.

VGA port

Connects to external display devices.

Fan louvers

Dissipate internal heat.

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

computer may occur.

HDMI port (Select

models only)

Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a

display.

RJ-45 port

This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 21.

USB ports Connect to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.

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.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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

ExpressCard®

slot (Select

models only)

Insert ExpressCard device here.

Note: For details, see “Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device” on page 16.

Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks.

USB port Connects to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.

AC power adapter

jack

Connect the AC adapter here.

Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 10.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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

Fan louvers

Dissipate internal heat.

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

computer may occur.

Integrated

wireless device

switch

Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all

wireless devices on your computer.

Memory card slot

(Select models

only)

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 15.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SIM card slot

(Select models

only)

Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile

Broadband.

Notes:

•In order to be able to insert a SIM card into this slot, you must first disconnect the AC

adapter and remove the battery pack.

•For details, see “Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)” on page 25.

Battery latch -

manual

The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack

secured in place.

Battery pack

For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page

10.

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