Lenovo E46 manual

Lenovo E46 User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0[...]

First Edition (Jan. 2010 ) • Notes © Copyright Lenovo 2010 . Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read Important safety information and Notices in the User Guide attached with the computer first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows ® 7 . If you are using other Windows operat[...]

i Chapter 1. Getting to k now your computer ...................... ................. 1 Top view ................ ................ ........ 1 Left-side view .......................... ..... 4 Right-side view ........... ................ .. 6 Front view ................ ................... .. 7 Rear view ..... ................ .................. 8 Bo[...]

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1 Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer T op view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in thi s manual may differ fr om the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. 4[...]

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 180 degr ee. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. P ower button Press this button to turn on the computer . System sta[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. Fingerp rint reader (specific models only) W ith the fingerprint reader you can r egister fingerprints and use them as passwords to secure your computer . T ouchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For details, see “U[...]

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensi ngton slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on pa[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 eSA T A/USB combo por t Connects to eSA T A or USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) device” on page 26. RJ-45 por t Connects to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “W ired connection” on page 27. USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, s[...]

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side vie w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB port Connects to USB devices . Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) device” on page 26. ExpressCard ® slo[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 Fr ont view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display latc h Release this latch to open the display . Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: F[...]

8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Rear view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC p ow e r adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 9 Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 7 7 5 2 6 1 3[...]

10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hard disk drive(HDD) compartm ent Houses the computer ’s hard disk drive. Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer . Mini PCI ExpressCard slot compartm ent Houses the com[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Chapter 2. Lear ning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals befor e using your computer .  Con[...]

12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  T urn on the computer Press the power button to turn on th e computer .  Configure the operating sy stem Y ou may need to configure the operation system when it is first us ed. The configuration proces s may include the procedures bel ow . • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the Int[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 T o put the computer into standby state, do one of the following. •C l i c k start and select Stand By from the T urn Off Computer menu. •P r e s s Fn + F1 . T o wake the computer , do one of the following. • Press th e power button. • Press any key on the keyboard.  Shutting do wn your co mputer If you [...]

14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T ouchpad T o move the cursor on the scr een, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Left click b utton The [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the key board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our comput er has a numeric keypad an d function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d.  Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys th at, when enabled[...]

16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Function key combinations Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly . T o use this f unction, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys .   2 1[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 The following describes the fe atures of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/off the keyboard light. (specific mode ls only) Fn + F1: Enter standb y/sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/off the backlight for the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display de vices. Fn + F4: Open the interface fo r display res[...]

18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Special buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Mute button Mute/Unmute the com puter . Custom button Under W indows operating systems, pr ess this button to launch a self- defined program , file or a W eb site. OneKe y Rescue System button • When the computer is powered-of f, press this but ton to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System [...]

20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics System status indica tors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wireless communication indicator Bluetoot h indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator P ower status indicator Batt[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Securing y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides info rmation about how to help protect your computer from th eft and unauthorized use.  Attaching a security loc k (not supplied) Y ou can attach a s[...]

22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Using passw ords Using passwor ds helps prevent your computer from bei ng used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a pr ompt appears on the screen each time you power o n the computer . Enter your password at the pr ompt. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct passwor d. For det[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 Connecting ex ternal devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide range of built-in features and connecti on capabilities.  Using memory cards (not supplied) Y our computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (S[...]

24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory car d slot. 2 Push the ca rd dir e ctly into the mem ory card slot until it reaches the end. Removi ng a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click. Ge ntly pull the memory card out of [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 Inserting an ExpressCard/ 34 device 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the Expr essCard slot. 2 Slide the Expr essCard devi ce in with the fr ont label facing upward until it clicks i nto plac e. Removi ng an ExpressCard/34 device 1 Push the Expr essCard device until you[...]

26 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Connecti ng a universal seria l bus (USB) de vice Y our computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.  Connecting a Bluet ooth enabled device (s pecific models o nly) If your computer has an inte grated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wir elessly to other Bluet[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Internet 27 Chapter 3. Usi ng the Internet As a global network, the Internet con nects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information sear ching, electronic commerce, W eb browsin g and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W ired c onnection: uses physical w[...]

28 Chapter 3. Using the Internet  Hard ware conne ction: Cable DSL  Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) for details on how to configur e your com puter . Note: The above diag rams are for refer ence only . Actual connection method may vary .   TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. T elephone [...]

Chapter 3. Using the Internet 29 Wireless connectio n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireles s connection provides mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywher e the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signa l scales, w[...]

30 Chapter 3. Using the Internet  Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabli ng wireless connection T o enable wirel ess communications, do the foll owing: 1 Slide the integrated wirel ess device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hard ware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and se[...]

31 Bluetooth Connecting .......................... ...... 26 Camera ...................... ............... ...... 2 , 17 Card reader ........ ................ ................ 2 3 Function key combinations .. ............. 16 Kensington slot ............ ................ ........ 4 Keyboard Using ...................... ................ ... 15 Micro[...]

32 Index USB port ...................... ................ . 5 , 6 , 8 Wireless LAN Antennas ...................... ............... 2 U W[...]

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