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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo IdeaPad
U310/U410
User Guide V3.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V3.0_en-US
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Note • 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 8. 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 in
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................4 Right-side view............................................................................................................6 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 a b c d g e f 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer U410 a b c d g e f 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. � The parts bounded by dashed lines are internally installed. 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated a camera The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant b Computer display visual output. Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless c radio. antennas d Press this button to turn on the computer. Power button For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. System status e indicators f Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For det
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 ab cde g U410 ab ef Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the a Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 34. b Fan lo
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio Combo audio f jack does not support conventional microphones. jack Note: Recording may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards. The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be Built-in g used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple microphone audio recordings. 5
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 bc d U410 ae c fg d The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be Built-in a used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple microphone audio recordings. Combo audio Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio b jack does not support conventi
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a HDMI port f display. g This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 30. 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 a b U410 b Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. a Memory card slot Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 17. For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. System status b indicators 8
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U310 a 9
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer U410 a Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. a Louvers 10
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Chapter 2. 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 computer, connect the computer to an electrical
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Chapter 2. 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 main factors: � The amount of energy stored
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - d a b c To move the cursor on the screen, slide your Touchpad a fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Left-click area The function corresponds to that of the left b mouse button on a conventional mouse, which can be implemented by clicking this
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key combinations By pressing the appropriate function keys, you can change system settings instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a , then press one of the function keys . b b a The following de
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys Using hotkeys The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard. By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. Mute/Unmute. Decrease sound volume. : : Close active window or Increase sound volume. : : program. Refresh desktop or Web Enable/Disable the : : pages. touchpad. Enable/disable Airplane Display all currently active : : mode. apps. Turn on/of
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Setting hotkey mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Switch from Hotkey Mode to Legacy Mode. 4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes. Not
