Lenovo IdeaPad U300e User manual

V3.0_en-US

IdeaPad U300/

U300e/U300s/U400

Read the safety notices and important tips in the

included manuals before using your computer.

©Lenovo China 2011

New World. New Thinking.TM

www.lenovo.com

User Guide V3.0

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.

The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety

standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer.

To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User’s guides

and manuals.

Regulatory Notice

First Edition (May 2011)

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 used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad U400 unless otherwise

stated.

•

Chapter 1. Getting to know your

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

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

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

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

Front view ......................................................7

Chapter 2. New Features .............................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 the touchpad.....................................13

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

Connecting external devices......................17

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

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

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

Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet ......21

Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400) .... 21

Wireless connection ....................................22

Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system ..........23

OneKey Rescue system ..............................23

Trademarks.................................................24

Index............................................................25

Contents

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.

U400

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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 (Select

models only)

The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.

Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output.

Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

System status

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

Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

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

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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

U300/U300e

U300s

U400

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 “Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system” on page 23.

USB port Connects to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.

1 4 2 3

1 4 2

1 4 5 2

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Headphone mic

combo jack

Connects to the headset.

Attention:

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

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 (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21.

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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

U300/U300e

U300s

U400

USB port Connects to USB devices.

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.

HDMI port (Select

models only)

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

2 3 5

4 1 2 5

4 1 2 6 5

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21.

Headphone mic

combo jack

Connects to the headset.

Attention:

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

AC power adapter

jack

Connect the AC adapter here.

Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12.

Optical drive Your computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/DVD drive.

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