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Lenovo U110 User's Manual

1. Fn F11 F12 function Fn Insert NmLk Enable disable the Numeric keypad Fn Delete ScrLk Enable disable Scroll Lock Fn PrtSc SysRq System request Fn Pause Break Pause to view the system information during start up Fn up down arrow Increase decrease display brightness Fn right left arrow Increase decrease computer volume Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons E Touch inductive panel To display the buttons press the Mute or Volume key Open Dolby function setup screen Open user define utility Open user define utility Mute unmute the sound HEOM amp Change volume 16 17 Novo button The Novo button functions as OneKey Recovery key use with caution Press the Novo button to enter the main interface of OneKey Recovery while the power is off Attention When you press NOVO key to turn on the computer please ensure that your computer is not connected with other peripherals such as USB storage device etc otherwise the system may not operate properly Once done the system can no longer return to its previous state All data on the primary hard disk partition usually drive C will subsequently be lost Make sure all important files on the primary hard disk partition have been backed up onto another hard disk or USB hard disk drive before this operation For details see OneKey Recovery User Guide Note When your compute
2. 57 Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here see Chapter 2 The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing the comprehensive information in Chapter 2 Display Problems When I turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen and the computer does not beep while starting up lt Note If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps turn off the computer then turn it on again and listen again If you are using an external monitor See Computer Screen Problems on page 62 Ifa user password is set enter the correct password and press Enter If the user password prompt does not appear the brightness level might be set to minimum brightness Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn Tf the screen still remains blank make sure that The battery is installed correctly The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Press the Power button again for confirmation 58 59 If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced When I turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen but hear two or more beeps Make sure that the memory card is installed correctly If it is but the screen is still blank and you hear five beeps have the computer serviced When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears
3. For the sake of safety this partition is not evident which is commonly referred to as a hidden partition It is invisible in the operating system and this portion of disk space is not included when displaying hard disk capacity In addition after the hard disk is partitioned or formatted the system will assign a certain amount of hard disk space for the system files For the above reasons the available hard disk space indicated by the operating system is always less than the computer s nominal hard disk capacity Read This First csseseeee iii Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your COMPUtEL eeesseeeseeeeeees 1 Top View rid Left side View n3 Right side View Ro Bottom View died Front View sissscsssissssstessssssssisssssissaas 9 Chapter 2 Using Your COMputer sssceecsseeeeeeees 10 Putting your computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down 10 Adjusting the display 11 Using the Touch Pad 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Special keys and buttons 16 System status indicators 18 Using the external Optical drive ose 20 Using memory cards 22 Using the Shuttle Center 23 Using the Integrated Camera 26 Using the Internet ccc0 28 Securing your computer 31 Using battery and AC adapter eesescecceseesestesteeetesees 41 Chapter 3 Using external COVICES csecceceseseeseeeeeeseeeseaes 46 Connecting a
4. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you 98 99 This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and
5. You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector For details see Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device on page 46 Using the Keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in the standard keyboard Numeric Keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn Insert NmLk a ea The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product E Function Key Combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold the Fn key E then press one of the function keys FJ 14 15 The following describes the features of each function key Fn Esc Turn on off the integrated camera Fn F1 Put your computer in sleep mode Fn F2 Turn off the LCD screen any subsequent operation will turn the LCD screen back on Fn F3 Shift to other connected display devices Fn F4 Switch between wide screen and normal mode Fn F5 Enable disable the built in wireless device feature Fn F6 Enable disable the touch pad Fn F7 Play pause Media Player playback Fn F8 Stop Media Player playback Fn F9 Skip to the previous track Fn F10 Skip to the next track
6. rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http consumersupport lenovo com 108 109 Japan Recycling Statements Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused computers and monitors For details visit the Lenovo Web site at www ibm com jp pc service recycle pcrecycle http www ibm com jp pc service recycle pcrecycle Pursuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources the collectin
7. your body Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn Route the cables of an AC adapter a mouse a keyboard a printer or any other electronic device or communication lines so that they cannot be walked on tripped over pinched by your computer or other objects or in any way subjected to treatment that could disturb the operation of your computer Applying strong force to the cables may damage or break them Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills and keep your computer away from water to avoid the danger of electrical shock 74 75 Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags Keep your computer away from magnets activated cellular phones electrical appliances or speakers within 13 cm or 5 in Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures below 5 C 41 F or above 35 C 95 F Some appliances such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers can produce negative ions If a computer is close to such an appliance and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions it may become electrostatically charged Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer or through connectors on I O devices connected to it Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge ESD is the opposite of a discharge from your body or cloth
8. 1366x768 or larger reduce the desktop size and the color depth Sound Problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Make sure that The Mute function is off The headphone jack is not used Speakers is selected as a playback device To check the settings right click the Sound icon at the bottom right corner of the task bar and select Playback from the pull down menu or Right click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon at the bottom right corner of the task bar and select Sound Manager from the pull down menu To change the playback device settings to Speakers do as follows 1 When all players are turned off select Speakers tab and click Set Default Device button 2 Click the OK button to save the settings 65 Battery Problems The battery cannot be fully charged by the power off method in the standard charge time for your computer For details See Checking Battery Status in Chapter 2 Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty Discharge and recharge the battery The operating time for a fully charged battery is short For details see Handling the Battery in Chapter 2 The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery The surge protector in the battery might be active Please take the battery to the service station The battery does no
9. New Hard Disk User Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Commit any password to memory and press the Enter key Press F10 to exit Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window The next time you turn on your computer you will have to enter the HDD user or master password to get access to your operating system Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords To change or remove the HDD password do as follows To change the HDD user password select Change HDD User Password and enter correct password in the Enter CURRENT Password then enter the new password in the Enter New Password field and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field To remove the HDD user password select Change HDD Master Password and press the Enter key twice gt Note Remove the HDD user password will disable your hard disk password protection To change the HDD master password select Change HDD Master Password and enter correct password in the Enter CURRENT Password then enter the new password in the Enter New Password field and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field gt Note When you change the HDD master password the HDD user password will be removed To remove the HDD master password select Change HDD Master Password and press the Enter key twice Both HDD user and master passwords will be removed 40 41 Using battery and AC adapter When you need to use
10. disc in the drive 8 to 80 96 97 Power source AC adapter Battery pack Input rating of the AC adapter 90 264 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 65 W Lithium ion Li Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 14 4 V dc 4 cells 14 4 V 10 8V dc 7 cells Capacity 18 Wh 4 cells 57 Wh 7 cells Notices Lenovo may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in all countries Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to a Lenovo product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to Lenovo United States Inc 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
11. from Lenovo to assist you This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo computers what to do if you experience a problem with your computer and whom to call for service should it be necessary Microsoft Service Packs are the latest software source for Windows product updates They are available by means of a Web download connection charges may apply or from a disc For more specific information and links go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your Lenovo preinstalled Microsoft Windows product Getting Help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up to date information about Lenovo computers and support The address for the Lenovo home page is http consumersupport lenovo com You can find support information for your Lenovo IdeaPad computer at http consumersupport lenovo com Research this Web site to learn how to solve problems find new ways to use your computer and learn about options that can make working with your Lenovo computer even easier Calling the Customer Support Center If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help during the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty pe
12. memory card listed above for more information about the usage read the instructions shipped with the memory card 22 23 Inserting a memory card Gently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Multi media reader slot Slide it in until it is firmly in place Removing a memory card Gently pull the memory card out of the Multi media reader slot Using the Shuttle Center Shuttle Center is an integrated multimedia player for DVD playback video playback photo viewing and music playback To start Shuttle Center Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo gt Shuttle Center To exit Shuttle Center Click the Exit icon Playing CDs 1 Insert a CD Select Music from the top menu by using the left right keys and a Enter key Select CD icon by using the up down keys and a Enter key y 8 P y y lt Note While listening to the music a computer generated visualization will be displayed Listening to music files You can listen to music files such as asf mp3 wav and wma formats Select Music from the top menu by using the left right keys and a Enter key Select folder file by using the up down keys and a Enter key Note While listening to the music a computer generated visualization will be displayed Playing DVDs VCDs SVCDs You can play DVD VCD SVCD format discs Insert a disc Select Movies from the top menu by using the left right keys and a
13. minor discomfort associated with your working posture Display Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 760 mm 20 30 inches Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearly Press Fn up down arrow to adjust display brightness Head Position Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral vertical or upright position 82 83 Chair Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment Use chair adjustments to best suit your desired posture Arm and Hand Position If available utilize chair arm rests or an area on your working surface to provide weight support for your arms Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed and neutral horizontal position Type with a soft touch without pounding the keys Leg Position Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest What If You are Traveling It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting Regardless of the setting try to observe as many of the tips as possible Sitting properly and using adequate lighting for example will help you maintain desirable levels of comfort and performance Questions about Vision Your computer s vis
14. on a blank screen Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced My screen goes blank while the computer is on Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep or hibernation mode Touch the touch pad Press any key Press the Power button A Password Problem forgot my password If you forgot your user password you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled If you forgot your HDD password Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your supervisor password Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service E Keyboard Problems A number appears when you enter a letter The numeric lock function is on To dis
15. some services might not be available in all countries Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http consumersupport lenovo com click Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen Caring Your Computer Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments you need to use common sense in handling it By following these important tips you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer Be Careful about Where and How You Work Do not leave the base of your computer or any other part that becomes hot during operation in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging Your computer dissipates some heat during normal operation This heat is a function of the level of system activity and battery charge level Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort or eventually a skin burn When the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it Never use the AC adapter to warm
16. the AC Adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium ion Li ion battery pack provided with it or from AC power through the AC adapter While you use AC power the battery charges automatically The AC adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components The transformer pack that converts AC power for use with the computer The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into the transformer pack Attention Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer To use the AC adapter do the following Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here 42 43 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display gt Notes When you do not use the AC adapter disconnect it from the electrical outlet Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need to charge it in any of the following conditions When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator amber starts blinking If the battery has not been
17. types of external CRUs External CRUs pluggable These CRUs unplug from the computer Examples of these types of CRUs include the AC adapter and power cord External CRUs with latches These CRUs include a latch to help you remove and replace the part Examples of these types of CRUs include the notebook main battery an optical drive a hard disk drive and an extended battery Your computer contains the following types of internal CRUs Internal CRUs located behind an access panel These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are concealed by an access panel that is typically secured by either one or two screws Once the access panel is removed only the specific CRU is visible Examples of these types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives Internal CRUs located within the product These CRUs are accessible only by opening the computer s outer case Examples of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard 8 Features Processor Memory Storage device Display Keyboard See the system properties of your computer You can do this as follows Click Start right click Computer then from the pull down menu select Properties Double data rate DDR synchronous dynamic random access memory DRAM II 1 8 inch hard disk drive SSD hard disk drive specific models only Size 11 1 inch Wide screen Resolution The resolution switch function of 1366 x 768 and
18. your call in case the technical assistance representative needs to help you resolve a computer problem Please ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates and recorded information before you call When calling for technical assistance please have the following information available Machine Type and Model Serial numbers of your computer monitor and other components or your proof of purchase Description of the problem Hardware and software configuration information for your system The telephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in Appendix A Warranty Information on page 88 gt Note Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation visit the Support Web site at http consumersupport lenovo com If the number for your country or region is not listed contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative 72 73 Getting Help around the World If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and
19. your computer away from electrical outlets you depend on battery power to keep your computer running Different computer components consume power at different rates The more you use the power intensive components the faster you consume battery power Your Computer Batteries Your computer batteries enable you to do more save more and spend more time unplugged Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go With your computer batteries you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet Note The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode Checking Battery Status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options To display the Battery icon in the taskbar do as follows 1 Right click the taskbar and then select Properties from the pull down menu Click the Notification Area tab Under System icons select the Power check box The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges 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 in the battery when you begin to work The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Using
20. 1024 x 768 Fn key function Touch pad Volume control buttons Touch inductive panel CapsLock 94 95 Interface ExpressCard slot External Optical drive Wireless features Camera Digital media reader VGA connector Stereo Headphone SPDIF jack Microphone jack 3 Universal Serial Bus USB connectors RJ 45 Ethernet connector TEEE 1394 connector 34 mm ExpressCard new card CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM CD RW DVD or DVD RW DVD ROM depending on the model Wireless LAN Bluetooth Specific models only Wireless device switch Integrated camera 6 in 1 SD card Multi media Card Memory Stick xD Picture Card Memory Stick Pro SD pro digital media slot 8 Specifications Size Environment Width approximate 275 mm Depth approximate 196 mm Height approximate 18 4 to 22 4 mm Maximum altitude without pressurization 3048 m 10000 ft Temperature At altitudes up to 2438 m 8000 ft Operating with no optical disc in the drive 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating with an optical disc in the drive 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F At altitudes above 2438 m 8000 ft Maximum operating temperature 31 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery make sure that its temperature is between 0 and 50 C 32 122 F Relative humidity Operating with no optical disc in the drive 8 to 95 Operating with an optical
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22. E2100 IdeaPad U110 User Guide v1 0 0 lenovo ke Note Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read the following e Safety and Warranty Guide included in the package with this publication e Appendix D Notices on page 98 Regulatory Notice included in the package with this publication OneKey Recovery User Guide included in the package with this publication First Edition January 2008 Copyright Lenovo 2008 All rights reserved U S GOVERNMENT USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS Our products and or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo if any or the standard terms of this commercial license or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at FAR 52 227 19 when applicable or under Rights in Data General FAR 52 227 14 Alternate III Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user While using your computer you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system For example a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in the operating system This discrepancy is not an error in hard disk installation nor any other problem but a normal phenome
23. EEE 1394 device Your computer comes with one IEEE 1394 connector used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE 1394 interface such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives 48 a Connecting a PC card device _________ Your computer comes with one PCI Express card new card slot used for connecting PC card devices that are compatible with the PCI Express card new card interface 49 Inserting a PCI Express card Gently slide the PCI Express card with the front label facing upward Slide until it clicks into place Removing a PCI Express card Push the PCI Express card until you hear a click Gently pull the PCI Express card out of the PCI Express card slot 50 51 Connecting an external display ___ You can connect an external display to your computer such as VGA monitor Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port To connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable to VGA port on your computer To shift to other connected display devices press Fn F3 Connecting a headphone and audio device Your computer comes with one headphone SPDIF jack used for connecting headphones speakers and audio devices that are compatible with the SPDIF interface 52 53 Switch between headphone and SPDIF Right click the Sound icon at the bottom right corner
24. Enter key Select Disc icon by using the up down keys and a Enter key 24 25 Watching video files You can watch video files such as dat mpg avi asf mpeg div divx wm wmv vob dvr ms MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats lt Note You may need to install a special decoder to view avi divx dvr ms and etcetera Select Videos from the top menu by using the left right keys and a Enter key Select folder file by using the up down keys and a Enter key y 8 P y y Viewing photos You can view digital picture files such as BMP JPEG and PNG formats Select Pictures from the top menu by using the left right keys and a Enter key Select folder file by using the up down keys and a Enter key y 8 P y y Using the Integrated Camera With the built in camera you can take photos or movies and use with various applications such as EasyCapture MSN or Yahoo Messenger and so on To activate the integrated camera press Fn Esc Notes If you use Windows Vista you need to install a separate third party dedicated application because Vista does not include a program for taking pictures or movies with the integrated camera Using EasyCapture EasyCapture helps you to make entertaining mug shots and videos with the integrated camera on your computer Note Depending on the software version these functions may differ To start EasyCapture Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo EasyCap
25. Universal Serial Bus USB device 46 Connecting an IEEE ISOS AOVICE AEE 48 Connecting a PC card device 49 Connecting an external Cisplay seececcseeecsesseseeesteseeeses 51 Connecting a headphone and audio device sesceseesesestesteeetesees 52 Connecting an external M CTOphOone s sssssssssssstiesttsreettenee 54 Connecting a Bluetooth o arata EE ERETT 55 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 56 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Troubleshooting 58 Chapter 5 Getting Help and SOrVICG eiia Getting Help and Service Getting Help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center esii 70 Getting Help around the Worldissa 73 Chapter 6 Safety Use and Care Information 0 0es 74 Caring Your Computer 74 Accessibility and Comfort 81 Maintenance 84 Appendix A Warranty InformatiOn ccsssccsseeseeeeeees 88 Warranty Information 88 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 0 4 91 Appendix B Customer Replaceable Units CRUs 93 Appendix C Features and Specifications cecceeeeeeee 94 Features nnQ Specifications sccccecceseceseeees 96 ii Appendix D Notices 0 0 98 Notices Wireless related information 101 Electronic Emissions Notices 103 WEEE and Recycling Statements ccceseesecseeeeseeees 107 EU WEEE Statements 108 Japan Recycling S
26. able it press Fn Insert All or some of the keys on the external numeric keypad do not work Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the computer 60 61 Sleep or Hibernation Problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly If the processor overheats the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components Check the settings for sleep mode The computer enters sleep mode the sleep indicator turns on immediately after Power on self test POST Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Specifications on page 96 If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one The computer does not return from sleep mode or the sleep indicator stays on and the computer does not work If the computer does not return from sleep mode it may have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the sleep indicator If the sleep indicator is on your computer is in sleep mode Connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If
27. anual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack Memory RAM compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the Power On Self Test POST process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed gt Note Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this computer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Battery Pack ssincccccccssecsscssscsesarsssveetieccusssocssacrescesscsbastecesesinecveadracnasens 41 a5 Front View System status indicators cccseescseessseseseseessessseseeeeseeseeseees 18 Putting your computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer you can put it to sleep or shut it down Putting your computer to Sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Click Start and select Sleep from the Start menu Press Fn F1 gt Warning Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the har
28. attery pack Keep the battery pack away from children Danger Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards a Danger There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly stored The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of Replace only with a battery of the same type To avoid possible injury or death Do not 1 throw or immerse into water 2 allow it to heat to more than 100 degrees C 212 degrees F or 3 attempt to repair or disassemble it Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as a keyboard mouse camera hard disk drive printer scanner and optical drive USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer hot swapping and allows specific classes of hardware to be used without requiring individual device drivers to be installed 46 47 Attention When using high power consumption USB device use external device power adapter Otherwise the system will be shut down device will not be detected etcetera Connecting an I
29. b 5 Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window lt Note The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer 6 Click the Properties button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation enter the password or provide confirmation Check the Device status box and make sure the device is working properly If not click the Troubleshoot button 7 Click the Monitor tab 8 Make sure the information is correct 9 Click the Properties button or the Troubleshoot button Incorrect characters appear on the screen Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Missing discolored or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology Your computer s display contains multiple thin film transistors TFTs A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time A message Unable to create overlay window appears when you try to start DVD playback or You get poor or no playback while running video playback DVD playback or game applications 64 Do either of the following If you are using 32 bit color mode change the color depth to 16 bit mode If you are using a desktop size of
30. com jp pc environment recycle battery 110 111 Notice for Users in the U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing CR manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk As computers spread into every corner of life they process more and more information The data on your computer some of it sensitive is stored ona storage device called the hard disk Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer you need to delete that data Handing your computer over to someone else without deleting the loaded software such as operating systems and application software may even violate License Agreements You are advised to check the terms and conditions of those Agreements Deleting the data from the hard disk is not easy There are methods that seem to delete the data Move the data to the recycle bin and then choose the Empty recycle bin command Use the Delete command Format your hard disk using the software for initializing it Using the preinstalled recovery program bring the hard disk back to factory ship state These operations however only change the file allocation of the data they do not delete the data itself In other words the data retrieval processing is disabled under an operating syst
31. d disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following Press the power button Press any key 10 11 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 Start and select Shut down from the Start menu Adjusting the display After you begin working with your computer you might need to adjust your display to achieve its optimum performance Adjusting the brightness You can increase or decrease the brightness on your display To adjust the brightness on your display press Fn up down arrow Switching between wide screen and normal screen You can change the aspect ratio on your display To switch between wide screen and normal mode press Fn F4 to open Resolution switchover screen Select 1366 x 768 or 1024 x 768 to switch wide screen and normal screen lt Note You can also select provided resolution from the pull down menu 8 Using the Touch Pad The touch pad consists of a pad i and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard To move the cursor FJ on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move The functions of the left EJ and right J click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse oo oe 12 lt Note
32. d that you have the AC power adapter connected Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings Turn off the computer and start the recovery process If your computer uses discs as the recovery media do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so If required you can find your country s Customer Support Center at the following Web address http consumersupport lenovo com When calling the Customer Support Center please make sure you have your machine type model and serial number available and the computer is in front of you Also if the machine is producing error codes it is helpful to have the error screen on or the message written down 86 87 Device drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about how to operate or drive a certain piece of hardware Each hardware component on your computer has its own specific driver If you add a new component the operating system needs to be instructed on how to operate that piece of hardware After you install the driver the operating system can recognize the hardware component and understand how to use it lt Note Due to the fact that drivers are programs like any other file on your computer they are susceptible to corruption and might not perform properly if corruption occurs This Appendix provides information regarding the warranty period and type of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware prod
33. d window opens Choose your Supervisor password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field 34 35 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Q Commit your password to memory and press the Enter key Press F10 to exit Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To change the password do the following 0 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password window opens Choose your Supervisor password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Commit your password to memory and press the Enter key To remove the password do the following 0 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key Select OK in the Confirmation window lt Note Make sure the Password Check is set to Always if you need the password protection at power on If password have been set the Supervisor Password will show Installed otherwise it will show Not Installed To set a User Password Only Supervisor password have been set User password can be set Turn on your computer Press F2 while the i
34. dations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situation or environment the use of Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card may be restricted by the proprietor 102 103 of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes or in hospitals In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization e g airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card prior to turning on the computer Electronic Emissions Notices The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad U110 machine type 2304 11306 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates used and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not install
35. do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased Export classification notice This product is subject to the Untied States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list 100 101 Wireless related information Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Complementary Code Keying CCK and or Orthogonal Fre
36. e available from Lenovo authorized dealers Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors Japanese VCCI Class B Statement COE HUESESERMSA TABS VCCI OMI S lt TSABAMAHEECT COMBS REM CRAT SCL ERE LUWETA COMBRS IF OF LED a VEIL TEMEN E REMBES SRT Ce MEU ET FRIRERBAICHES T TELU RY RUE LTFSL Japanese compliance for products less than or equal to 20A per phase aS ALBA JIS C 61000 3 238 4 Hh 106 107 WEEE and Recycling Statements General Recycling Statement Lenovo encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo s Internet site at http www pc ibm com ww lenovo about environment EU WEEE Statements The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but
37. e cushion and protection Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag For outdoor use Backup your critical data before you take your computer outdoors Ensure that the battery is full Be sure to turn off the power and close the LCD well Do not leave anything between the closed LCD and the keyboard 76 77 When you leave the computer in your car place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly If your computer comes with an optical drive do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray Wait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical drive before closing the tray When installing your hard disk follow the instructions shipped with your hardware and apply pressure only where needed on the device Take Care in Setting Passwords Remember your passwords If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive Other Important Tips Your computer might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem connector If so be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one so your connector is not damaged Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo refer to the Web page http consumersupport lenovo com This can help au
38. ed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera
39. ees 13 Maintenance ssssescsssesnaccnssannacnacsanesaneesss 84 Microphone Built in External Multi media Reader Slot eee 23 Notice Electronic Emissions 103 EU Environmental 00 105 for US Users aiissisccscesesiisteiveicuss 111 Novo button Numeric Keypad cccsseseeseseseesenesees 13 Optical Arive cceecesesesesseeeeeeeeeeeees 20 114 Password Problems sssssssesetessasstesessceiveices USING oesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesenens PCI Express card new card slot Power DUttON ccceseeeseteceeceeeeeeeeeee Problems Battery scsseseeseseeeeseesesesenees 66 Computer Screen 62 Display 0 58 Hard Disk Drive 67 Hibernation Mode s 61 Keyboard cccesceseseseeseseeeseseeees 60 Password a Sleep MOde esecsesesseseeeeenesesees 61 Sound einans 65 Startup esccscsereseseresereeeseeesesees 67 Read This First iii 115 SOCUTILY sscccesseesseseessetesssenessnenetsneees 31 Security keyhole 16 ShuttleCenter 23 Speaker sand Specifications cecceseceeseeeseseeeeeees 96 Storage Media Handing ceceseseseeseseeeeseseeeeens 77 System status indicators scceeee 2 Touch inductive panel 2 16 Touch pad sseee 2 12 Trademarks x112 Troubleshooting ssecsseseseeseseseeeees 58 USB Port s sissiesissitorissorssisoknsssssansiss 6 46 WOLF ACOs ierisinde iiias 32 VG
40. elect Wireless Network Interface and press the Enter key The Options window opens Choose UNLOCKED to enable your Wireless Network Interface and LOCKED to disable Press F10 to exit Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window 30 31 Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use Attaching a Mechanical Lock Optional You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock Refer to the Right side View on page 5 for the location of the security keyhole Note You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo makes no comments judgements or warranties about the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features m Using VeriFace VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot extracts key features of your face and creates a digital map that becomes the system s password To register your face Click Start gt All Programs gt Lenovo VeriFace recognition to start the registration process Click the Register button Read the recognition guidelines and click the N
41. em such as Windows The data is still there even though it seems to be lost Thus it is sometimes possible to read the data by use of special software for data recovery There is a risk that people of bad faith may read and misuse the critical data on hard disks for unexpected purposes To prevent the leakage of data it becomes very important that you take responsibility for deleting all the data from the hard disk when you dispose of sell or hand over your computer You can destroy the data physically by smashing the hard disk with a hammer or magnetically by means of strong magnetic power thus making the data unreadable But we recommend that you make use of the software payware or service pay service specifically developed for the purpose Trademarks Lenovo lenovo logo IdeaPad VeriFace OneKey Recovery OneKey Antivirus OneKey Rescue APS Power express Energy management and ReadyComm are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and MSN are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified 112 AC adapter Jack wecscesscsssiscsscsscicssssies
42. ext button Enter your system password and click the Next button Click the Start button to begin registering your face When the face registration is complete click the OK button Notes Make sure the integrated camera is active For details see Using the integrated camera on page 29 The face registration and verification works best in the environment with steady and even light For more instructions on VeriFace see the help file on your software 32 33 Using Passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Make sure that only authorized individuals access your computer Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that other possible users know the proper passwords in order to access your computer or your data As many as three passwords might be needed for your computer the Supervisor password the User password and the Hard disk drive HDD password When the Supervisor password is set only the Supervisor password entitles you full control of the computer Supervisor password With a Supervisor password you can get full control of the computer It also can be used as a power on password if Password Check is set to Always Also when you enter the BIOS Setup Util
43. g and recycling of home used computers and monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1 2003 This service is provided free of charge for home used computers sold after October 1 2003 For details visit the Lenovo Web site at www ibm com jp pc service recycle personal http www ibm com jp pc service recycle personal Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack If you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at www ibm com jp pc environment recycle battery http www ibm com jp pc environment recycle battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack you must comply with local ordinances and regulations You also can refer to the instructions at www ibm com jp pc environment recycle battery http www ibm
44. ing to the computer it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction Your computer is designed and manufactured to minimize any effects of electrostatic charge An electrostatic charge above a certain limit however can increase the risk of ESD Therefore when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ions give special attention to the following Avoid directly exposing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such an appliance Wherever possible ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge lt Note Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge Be Gentle with Your Computer Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard Do not drop bump scratch twist hit vibrate push or place heavy objects on your computer display or external devices Carry Your Computer Properly Before moving your computer be sure to remove any media turn off attached devices and disconnect cords and cables Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode or turned off before moving it This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss When picking up your open computer hold it by the bottom Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display Use a quality carrying case that provides adequat
45. ity with a Supervisor password you are entitled to set all of the options User password If a User password is set and Password Check is set to Always a password prompt appears when you turn on the computer Unauthorized users cannot get access to configuration data You can also use the User password to enter the BIOS Setup Utility but only a part of the options can be set User password cannot be set if Supervisor password is not set Hard disk drive HDD passwords Once an HDD password is set you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk You can set the HDD password through Hard Disk Security Setting in the BIOS Setup Utility Note If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn F1 the following describes the behavior of the computer when you bring it out of sleep mode You are prompted to enter the Windows log on password rather than the User password to resume operation If an HDD password is assigned to any hard disk drive the hard disk drive is unlocked automatically when you resume operation To set a Supervisor Password Only a system administrator will be able to perform this procedure Turn on your computer Press F2 while the initial screen is displayed The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys 6 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Passwor
46. nitial screen is displayed The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys Select Set User Password and press the Enter key The Set User Password window opens Choose your User password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Q Commit your password to memory and press the Enter key Press F10 to exit Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window 36 37 Changing or Removing the User Password To change the password do the following 1 Select Set User Password and press the Enter key The Set User Password window opens Choose your user password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Commit your password to memory and press the Enter key To remove the password do the following 1 Select Clear User Password and press the Enter key Select OK in the Confirmation window Note Make sure the Password Check is set to Always if you need the password protection at power on If password have been set the Supervisor Password will show Installed otherwise i
47. non of computers This phenomenon is primarily due to the following reasons Different standards used by the manufacturer and operating system when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of 1000 i e 1G 1 000MB 1MB 1 000KB 1KB 1 000 bytes However when identifying hard disk capacity operating systems use a radix of 1024 i e 1GB 1 024MB 1MB 1 024KB 1KB 1 024 bytes The standard adopted by your computer is that of the hard disk manufacturers Since the standards adopted by the hard disk manufacturer and operating system are different the hard disk capacity displayed by the operating system will be different from the nominal hard disk capacity For example if the hard disk is nominally X G even when it is completely empty the capacity displayed by the operating system will be X x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 X x 0 931 G If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X x 0 931 G A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Recovery software so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery which is used to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Recovery program files The size of the reserved space for this partition varies according to the model operating system and software of the computer
48. nter 90 91 Courier or Depot Service Under Courier or Depot Service your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center with shipping arranged by your Service Provider You are responsible for disconnecting the product A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your product to a designated service center A courier will pick up your product and deliver it to the designated service center Following its repair or exchange the service center will arrange the return delivery of the product to you Customer Carry In or Mail In Service Under Customer Carry In or Mail In Service your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center with delivery or shipping arranged by you You are responsible to deliver or mail as your Service Provider specifies prepaid unless specified otherwise the product suitably packaged to a designated location After the product has been repaired or exchanged it will be made available for your collection Failure to collect the product may result in your Service Provider disposing of the product as it sees fit For Mail in Service the product will be returned to you at Lenovo s expense unless your Service Provider specifies otherwise Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Warranty Service Telephone Numbers The phone numbers provided below are correct as of the time of printing and are subject to change without notice For the lates
49. o a sponge Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge Wipe the cover with the sponge using a circular motion and taking care not to let any excess liquid drip Wipe the surface to remove the detergent Rinse the sponge with clean running water Wipe the cover with the clean sponge Wipe the surface again with a dry soft lint free cloth Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any cloth fibers from the computer surface Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft dust free cloth Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth Wipe the keys one by one if you wipe several keys at a time the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys 79 Allow to dry To remove any crumbs and dust from beneath the keys you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair drier Note Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard Cleaning Your Computer Display Gently wipe the display with a dry soft lint free cloth If you see a scratchlike mark on your display it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft dry cloth If the stain remains moisten a soft lint free cloth with water or a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities Wring out as much
50. of the liquid as you can Wipe the display again do not let any liquid drip into the computer Be sure to dry the display before closing it 80 81 Accessibility and Comfort As your computer enables you to work in so many places it is important that you remain attentive to good posture good lighting and proper seating By keeping these considerations in mind you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities Ergonomic Information Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort lt Note This example shows someone in a conventional setting Even if you work in a casual less conventional setting many of the tips in this section still apply Develop good habits and they will serve you well General Posture Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture It is best to periodically make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position Frequent short breaks from your work will also help to prevent any
51. of the task bar and select Playback Devices from the pull down menu Or Right click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon at the bottom right corner of the task bar and select Sound Manager from the pull down menu When all players are turned off select Speakers tab headphone or Digital Output tab SPDIF and click Set Default Device button Click the OK button to save the settings gt Warning Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing Your computer comes with one external microphone jack used for Connecting an external microphone connecting external microphone 54 55 Connecting a Bluetooth device nn Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices such as computers PDAs and cell phones Enabling Bluetooth communications Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right 2 Press Fn F5 Set the Bluetooth to Enable Note When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power 8 Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers For details about each publication included in the package with your computer see Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Setup Poster What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed inf
52. omputer comes with an external usb optical device such as a DVD CD recordable drive For connections see Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device on page 66 E Inserting a disc Press the Eject button to open the drive tray Place the disc on the tray then gently push the drive tray back in The drive will begin reading the data from the disc Attention It is normal to hear the CD spinning in the optical drive while data is being read E Ejecting a disc Press the Eject button to open the drive tray Remove the disc from the tray then gently push the drive tray back in 20 21 Playing CDs DVDs You can play your CDs DVDs with various applications such as Shuttle Center Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center and so on For convenient CD DVD playing see Touch inductive panel on page 16 For details on Shuttle Center see Using the Shuttle Center on page 23 Copying files to CDs DVDs You can copy files to your CDs DVDs with Power2Go a software for burning data music videos and photos onto CDs and DVDs For instructions on Power2Go see the help file on your software Using memory cards Your computer comes with one Multi media Reader slot used to insert a memory card such as an SD Card a Multi media Card a Memory Stick an xD Picture Card an SD pro card or a Memory Stick pro card MMC MS MSpro SD SDpro xD m gt Note Only use the
53. ophone built in The built in microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings Computer display LCD color display Speakers Built in stereo speakers System status indicators sssssussunuurnuennnrnurnunnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnn na 18 Touch inductive panel s sssussensnnrnnrnurnnnrnnnnnnennnnnnnnnrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnne 16 NOVO UNG aa sxndticbseeceectecdvendlicessenseevecdueesibene 17 Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer Ke ybDOa Doe E 13 TOUCH Pa P a E T T A A E 12 aa Left side View 09 000 Sood ooo AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the internal battery gt Note To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack use the supplied AC adapter only Fan louvers The fan louvers allow hot air to exhaust from the computer gt Important Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur Wireless device switch Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices VGA POP ses sccocsz ces szcacesscacccncesststccecaned ctdeecs aceacesuaieueddteseeetccesecaeeacziaes 51 SB 2 porn cera treed A 46 e Right side View mn Sagne Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole You can
54. ormation about safety How can I prevent problems with my computer See Read This First on page iii and also See Chapter 6 Safety Use and Care Information on page 74 of this guide More tips can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 What are the main hardware features of my new computer More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer See http consumersupport lenovo com I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following the hard disk drive memory or the keyboard See Appendix B Customer Replaceable Units CRUs on page 93 of this guide My computer is not operating properly Study the relevant information in Chapter 2 56 Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo see OneKey Recovery User Guide How can I contact the Customer Support Center See Chapter 5 Getting Help and Service on page 69 of this Guide For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to you See Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers on page 91 Where can I find warranty information See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see Appendix A Warranty Information on page 88
55. ovided in performance of the repair or replacement s in the second and third year of warranty period Types of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Under CRU Service your Service Provider will ship CRUs to you for you to install Most CRUs are easy to install whereas others may require some technical skill and tools CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request You may request that a Service Provider install some CRUs under one of the other types of warranty service designated for your product Installation of external CRUs such as mice keyboards or monitors is your responsibility Lenovo specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether the defective CRU must be returned When return is required 1 return instructions a prepaid return shipping label and a container are included with the replacement CRU and 2 you may be charged for the replacement CRU if your Service Provider does not receive the defective CRU within thirty 30 days of your receipt of the replacement On site Service Under On site Service your Service Provider will either repair or exchange the product at your location You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the Lenovo product For some products certain repairs may require your Service Provider to send the product to a designated service ce
56. purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole Note Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole PCI Express card new Card SlOt cescsseceesseeseeseeseenseeeeesenneee 50 Multi media reader SlOt nnunsunsensnnsnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 22 Headphone SPDIF jack external s ssessssussnrunenrenenrenennenrnnrennnrennn 52 Microphone jack external s ssusunsusensnnennunnurunnuruneurnnennenrnnnnnenrnnen 54 IEEE 1394 CONNeCtoOr ccceceseeeeseesseeesseesseesseeesneesseesseeeesneesnenssness 48 USB 2 0 PON ezscccsessstcsctscesecsstcacasanestesctezeruacdecaducdsharsaestoeccasieptesatesavzccs 46 Ne a e E E E E 28 a Bottom View i 4 E JEJE g aG Hege UTU f MUT Bag JEKI py es AGE Battery latch spring loaded The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place When you insert a battery pack this latch automatically secures the battery in place To remove the battery hold this latch in the unlocked position Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the m
57. quency Division Multiplexing OFDM radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11a b g Standard on Wireless LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2 0 EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG Following profiles are supported by Bluetooth Daughter Card Generic Access Service Discovery Serial Port Dial up Networking FAX LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object Push File Transfer Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices Keyboard Mouse Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage Environment and Your Health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices However the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Due to the fact that Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers These standards and recommen
58. r is running Windows Vista and if you have the EnergyCut program installed you can shift the power schemes by pressing the Novo button System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer Your computer has system status indicators as follows Drive in use Blue Flashing Blue Data is being read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive When this indicator is on do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer 18 19 Num Lock Blue Number Lock function is activated Number Lock function allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric input Caps Lock Blue The Capital Lock function is activated The Capital Lock function allows typing in all upper case letters such as A B C When the Caps Lock light is off lower case letters are entered Power Indicator Blue System is powered on Blinking Blue System is in sleep mode OFF System is powered off or in hibernation mode Battery Status Indicator Amber Battery is charging The color and status of the indicator varies depending on the battery power level Wireless Device Indicator Amber Bluetooth is enabled Blue Wireless LAN is enabled and connected Purple Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are both enabled Depending on the wireless LAN card these actions may differ 8 Using the external optical drive Your c
59. ress F2 while the initial screen is displayed The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens Select Security using the cursor directional keys Select I O Interface Security and press the Enter key The I O Interface Security window opens Select LAN Network Interface and press the Enter key The Options window opens Choose UNLOCKED to enable your LAN Network Interface and LOCKED to disable Press F10 to exit Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window gt Important Make sure to detach the mechanical lock from your computer when using the LAN port Attention As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur m Using wireless LAN A diversity antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception enabling wireless connection wherever you are To enable wireless communications do the following Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right 2 Press Fn F5 Set the Wireless to Enable gt Note You can lock and unlock Wireless Network Interface via BIOS Setup Utility Turn on your computer press F2 while the initial screen is displayed y p P play The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys Select I O Interface Security and press the Enter key The I O Interface Security window opens S
60. riod Proble determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Lenovo hardware repair If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service Engineering change management Occasionally there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller if 70 71 authorized by Lenovo will make selected Engineering Changes ECs available that apply to your hardware The following items are not covered Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires go to http consumersupport lenovo com and click Warranty then follow the instructions on the screen Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service If possible be near your computer when you make
61. rograms gt Note You might also want to look for application program duplication or overlapping versions Clean out your Inbox Sent and Trash folders from your e mail client program At least once a week make a point to back up your data If critical data is present it is a good idea to perform a daily backup Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer CD RW drives and CD RW DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically Note Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers updating software or installing new software Update device drivers and BIOS when needed Profile your machine at http consumersupport lenovo com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions Keep up to date on device drivers on other non Lenovo hardware You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues Keep a log book Entries might include major hardware or software changes driver updates minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory installed state the following tips might help along the way Remove all external devices such as the printer keyboard and so on Make sure that the battery is charged an
62. t charge For details see Handling the Battery in Chapter 2 66 A Hard Disk Drive Problem The hard disk drive does not work In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence correctly A Startup Problem The Microsoft Windows operating system will not start Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Recovery see OneKey Recovery User Guide Other Problems Your computer does not respond To turn off your computer press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter and the battery Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network 67 The computer does not start from a device you want See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility Make sure that the startup sequence in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot Device Priority list 68 69 Getting Help and Service If you need help service technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo computers you will find a wide variety of sources available
63. t warranty service contact telephone number in a country please contact Lenovo or your reseller in your country Singapore Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Philippines Vietnam India Toll free Alternate No SMS Hong Kong Taiwan Macau United States France South Africa Australia New Zealand Russia Toll free Alternate No 800 6012 047 1800 18 2388 1800 06 0087 001 803 0601 2003 1800 111 00724 1800 1528 1800 113324 011 26388288 9900173324 852 2516 3919 886 0800 000 702 0800 689 1 877 453 6686 0826 536 686 0861 536 686 1300 557 073 0800 446 833 8 800 700 7888 7 495 662 7888 Additionally you can find support information and updates including service phone numbers for unlisted countries on the Lenovo Web site located at http consumersupport lenovo com 92 93 Customer Replaceable Units CRUs are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer There are two types of CRUs internal and external External CRUs are easy to install whereas internal CRUs require some technical skills and in some cases might require tools such as a screwdriver However both internal and external CRUs are safe for removal by the customer Customers are responsible for replacing all external CRUs Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period Your computer contains the following
64. t will show Not Installed Hard Disk Passwords Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk Hard disk master password Hard disk user password which requires a hard disk master password You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password Either of the passwords can be used to get access to the Hard disk Any change or removal to the master password deletes the user password To set a hard disk password To set a hard disk password do the following Turn on your computer Press F2 while the initial screen is displayed The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys Select Hard Disk Security Setting and press the Enter key The Hard Disk Security screen opens 4 Select Set Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key The Set Master and User Passwords window opens O Choose an HDD master password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Set New Hard Disk Master Password field 38 39 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Hard Disk Master Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it Q Choose an HDD user password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Set New Hard Disk User Password field Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm
65. tatements 109 Notice for Users in the WS Anineissanniouraa 111 Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk uu 111 Trademarks cccccseeseseeeeeeees 112 er E acticin 113 When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging the base the palm rest and some other parts may become hot Avoid keeping your hands your lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time When you use the keyboard avoid keeping your palms on the palm rest for a prolonged period of time Your computer generates some heat during normal operation The amount of heat depends on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort or even a skin burn Periodically take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest and be careful not to use the keyboard for any extended length of time iii When the AC adapter of your computer is connected to an electrical outlet it generates heat Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it Never use the AC adapter to warm your body Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn Route the cables of an AC adapter a mouse a keyboard a printer or any other electronic device or communication lines so that they cannot be walked on
66. the sleep indicator is off your computer is in sleep hibernation mode or power off state Connect the AC adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system has stopped responding and you cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery Computer Screen Problems The screen is blank Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on is blue press Fn to make the screen brighter If the Power indicator is in blinking blue press any key or the Power button to resume from the sleep mode 62 63 If you still have the problem do the Solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted The screen is unreadable or distorted Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct To check these settings do as follows 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the pull down menu 2 Click Display Settings and check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set 3 Click the Advanced Settings button 4 Click the Adapter ta
67. thorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades Only an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed Take care not to turn your computer over while the AC adapter is plugged in This could break the adapter plug Turn off your computer if you are replacing a device or else verify that the device is warm or hot swappable Before you install any of the following devices touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the device ExpressCard Memory Card such as SD Card Memory Stick MultiMediaCard xD Picture Card and Memory Stick Pro card Memory module PCI Express Card new card When transferring data to or from a Flash Media Card such as an SD card do not put your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete To do so might cause damage to your data 78 Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Occasionally clean your computer as follows Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen use detergent one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent Absorb the diluted detergent int
68. ticasasssiecisee 4 USING ssssccsessessstesesossessesscossnsees 41 Battery Charging snika anian 44 Bluetooth Connecting s seseeeeereererreererees 55 Interoperability ccce 101 SWitehissisissssssissacivacasivssacccasesivees 15 Usage Environment s 102 Cametieenienn eea 15 26 Caring Your ComputeF cceeceeees 74 Cleaning Computer Cover 79 Computer Display 80 Computer Keyboard 00 79 Computer display ccccccceeeeseseseeees 2 113 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Parts listess ssrin 93 Customer Support Center 00 70 Display AdjUSHN piiniera 11 Cleaning sesesceseseseeseseeeeseeseeess 80 EasyCapture cceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseneneees 26 FCC Statement oreista 103 Features c cccsccsescseesesecseseteeeeseseseceeees 94 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Function key combinations 14 Hard Disk Drive Problems i ciicsstsseicscccsevesecssvessssd 67 Headphone SPDIF jack sseeeee 52 Help Customer Support Center 70 Help and Service 69 on the Web 70 Hibernation Mode Problems 61 IEEE 1394 connector ceccesseeeeeeeee 48 Indicators Integrated camera sseseseseeseeeeeeeseeee 2 THEE scocssassicsscssccnsnasvivessiensvancapsavovaese 28 Keyboatd ccccccceseccereseeseeseseeneseseeneseees 2 Cleaning isesi iniinis 79 Problems ccseseeeeseeseeeeeeeeeee 60 USING seeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeneteneteee
69. tion 104 105 Responsible party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27650 U S A Telephone 919 294 5900 FC Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformit a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product including the fitting of non Lenovo option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment Such cables and connectors ar
70. tripped over pinched by your computer or other objects or in any way subjected to treatment that could disturb the operation of your computer Applying strong force to the cables may damage or break them iv Before moving your computer do one of the following turn it off or press Fn F1 to put it in sleep mode Before moving the computer make sure that the power on indicator is off This will help to prevent damage to the hard disk drive and possible loss of data Do not drop bump scratch twist hit vibrate or push your computer display or external devices Do not distort bend or extrude your liquid crystal display Do not place heavy objects on your computer or display vi Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills and keep your computer away from water to avoid the danger of electrical shock Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag Vii a Top View The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Wireless LAN antennas A diversity antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception enabling wireless communication wherever you are e EE onom op Integrated camera s sssnsssssnnnsnnsennnunnennnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnenna 26 Array Micr
71. ture gt Lenovo EasyCapture 2 5 To exit EasyCapture Click the exit icon To take pictures Click the Shoot icon to take pictures Notes To display the Shoot icon click the Shooting View icon 26 27 To view your pictures Click the arrow icon on the right side of the main program window to open the additional options window Click the Photo Gallery tab Select the picture you want to view To record a video Click the Record icon to begin recording Note To display the Record icon click the Recording View icon If you want to start recording automatically after a five second delay click the Self timer icon Click the Stop icon to stop the recording To view your videos Click the arrow icon on the right side of the main program window to open the additional options window Click the Video Gallery tab Select the video you want to view For more instructions on EasyCapture see the help file on your software ge Using the Internet _________ Your computer comes with LAN port for Ethernet connection or local area network LAN and wireless LAN for wireless connection E Using LAN port The LAN port supports a standard RJ 45 connector and allows you to connect the computer to an Ethernet connection or local area network LAN 28 29 Note You can lock and unlock LAN Network Interface via BIOS Setup Utility Turn on your computer p
72. ual display screen is designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear crisp images and large bright displays that are easy to see yet easy on the eyes Of course any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort consult a vision care specialist for advice Maintenance An important part of owning your computer is maintenance With proper care you can avoid common problems The following sections provide information that can help you to keep your computer running smoothly General Tips for Maintenance Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time If the hard disk drive gets too full Windows will slow down and might produce errors gt Note You can check the capacity of each hard disk drive as follows 1 Click Start and select Computer from the start menu 2 Right click the hard disk you want to check 84 85 3 Select Properties from the pull down menu 4 Check the capacity of the hard disk drive 5 Click the OK button to close the properties window Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis Use Diskeeper Lite or the Microsoft Disk Defragmenter on your hard disk drive on a regular basis to improve data seek and read time To start the Disk Defragmenter click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter To free up disk space uninstall unused application p
73. uct in your country or region For the terms and conditions of the Statement of Limited Warranty that applies to your computer see Chapter 3 Warranty Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide included with your computer Warranty Information Product or 4 Type of Machine Country or Region of Warranty Warranty Purchase Period Type Service Taiwan 3 4 India Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines ET Vietnam China Hong o and Labor iA 1 ee A 04 Kong S A R China ae k Macau S A R heya 1 year United States of America 1 3 South Africa Australia Laend New Zealand 7 88 89 Product or 9 Type of Machine Country or Region of Warranty Warranty T Purchase Period gt ype Service Parts and Labor Notebook 6 2 years 11306 2304 Russia Battery pack ve 1 year If required your Service Provider will provide repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your product and the available service Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call parts availability and other factors A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty service without charge for a parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period or a longer period as required by law and b parts only on an exchange basis in the second and third years of the warranty period Your Service Provider will charge you for any labor pr
74. used for a long time When you charge the battery make sure that its temperature is between 0 and 50 C 32 122 F Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery is low you need to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery If an AC outlet is convenient first connect the power cord to the transformer pack second plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and then connect the AC adapter to the power jack of the computer The charging time is affected by the physical environment gt Note To increase the life of the battery the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately when it drops from fully charged Handling the Battery Danger Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack Attempting to do so can cause an explosion or liquid leakage from the battery pack A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty 44 45 Danger If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced there is danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the b

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