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©Lenovo China 2011
IdeaPad U300/
U300e/U300s/U400
User Guide V2.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V2.0_en-US
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Notes � Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. ® � 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. 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 incl
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Contents 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 Technol
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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 t
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated camera a (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Wireless module b antennas (Select models only) c Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. System status e For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19. indicators f Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventiona
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U300/U300e 1 4 2 3 U300s 1 4 2 U400 1 4 5 2 OneKey Rescue a Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. system button Note: For detail
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer c Connects to the headset. Headphone mic combo jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. d Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating 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
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U300/U300e 2 3 5 U300s 4 1 2 5 U400 4 1 2 6 5 a Connects to USB devices. USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17. b Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer c This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21. d Headphone mic Connects to the headset. combo jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. e Connect the AC adapter here. AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12. f Your computer comes with an optical driv
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 a System status For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19. indicators 7
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Chapter 2. New Features Rapid Boot (Select models only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Rapid Boot technology shortens the boot time of your computer. Enabling Rapid Boot To enable the rapid boot function, do the following: 1 Open the BIOS Setup menu. In the power-off mode, press the OneKey Rescue System button to power your computer on, and select to open the
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Chapter 2. New Features Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A hybrid power supply system incorporates a power adapter and battery pack to power a computer. With the hybrid power supply technology, the system continuously monitors the power level required by the computer. When the required power level exceeds what the power adapter can supply (for example, when Intel Turbo Boost Technology is enabled), the power adap
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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 using your comput
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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 the Start menu. 11
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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 battery charge will last. There are two
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Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U400 a To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over Touchpad the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using F6. 13
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Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has the function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a , then press one
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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 decrease volume level. : : Close same function for main : Quick increase volume level. : and secondary function. Refresh same function for main : : Enable/Disable the touchpad. and secondary function. Open the interface for Enable/Disable the integrated wireles
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Chapter 3. Learning the basics Setting the Hotkey Mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing one single function key (F1~F12). However, you can disable the Hotkey mode in the BIOS setup interface. To disable the Hotkey mode, do the following: 1 Restart the computer. 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 can press Fn + F2 at startup to open the BIOS setup int