IdeaPad U300/ U300e/U300s/U400 ©Lenovo China 2011 New World. New Thinking.TM User Guide V3.0 www.lenovo.com Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V3.
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................................1 Top view .........................................................1 Left-side view ................................................3 Right-side view..............................................5 Front view ......................................................7 Chapter 2. New Features .............................8 Rapid Boot (Select models only) .................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 U400 4 2 5 6 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera (Select models only) Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. c Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. e System status indicators For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U300/U300e 1 4 4 2 U400 1 a 3 U300s 1 2 OneKey Rescue system button 4 5 2 Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Note: For details, see “Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system” on page 23. b USB port Connects to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer c Headphone mic combo jack Connects to the headset. Attention: • d Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. e RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U300/U300e 2 1 2 5 U400 4 a 5 U300s 4 3 1 USB port 2 6 5 Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17. b HDMI port (Select models only) Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer c RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21. d Headphone mic combo jack Connects to the headset. Attention: • e Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a System status indicators For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
Chapter 2. New Features Rapid Boot (Select models only) -------------------------------------------------------------------------The Rapid Boot technology shortens the boot time of your computer. Enabling Rapid Boot To enable the rapid boot function, do the following: 1 Open the BIOS Setup menu. In the power-off mode, press the OneKey Rescue System button to power your computer on, and select to open the BIOS Setup menu.
Chapter 2. New Features Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only) -----------------------------A hybrid power supply system incorporates a power adapter and battery pack to power a computer. With the hybrid power supply technology, the system continuously monitors the power level required by the computer.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics First use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting to the power The built-in battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics To wake the computer, do one of the following. • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down. To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: • The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the touchpad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U400 $ a Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using F6.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the keyboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Your computer has the function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a , then press one of the function keys b . % $ The following describes the features of each function key.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Hotkey Using Hotkey The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey. : Mute/Unmute the sound. : Quick decrease volume level. : Quick increase volume level. : Close same function for main and secondary function. : Refresh same function for main and secondary function. : Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Setting the Hotkey Mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing one single function key (F1~F12). However, you can disable the Hotkey mode in the BIOS setup interface. To disable the Hotkey mode, do the following: 1 Restart the computer. Press Fn + F2 to open the BIOS setup interface right after the Lenovo logo appears. Note: If Lenovo has been enabled for your computer, you cannot press Fn + F2 at startup to open the BIOS setup interface.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Connecting external devices ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with two(U300s) / three(U300/U300e/U400) USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 23.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics System status indicators ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These indicators inform you of the computer status.
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Securing your computer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. 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.
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings.
Chapter 5. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system.
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Premium Surround Sound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS Premium Surround Sound™ provides the ultimate audio experience for music, movies and games on the PC.
Index A O AC adapter Using ................................................................ 12 OneKey Rescue system button ..............................23 B Battery Charging.......................................................... 12 Bluetooth Connecting ...................................................... 17 C Camera ........................................................................ 2 P Password Using ................................................................20 Q Quick Charge.......
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models.
IdeaPad U300/ U300e/U300s/U400 ©Lenovo China 2011 New World. New Thinking.TM User Guide V3.0 www.lenovo.com Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V3.