Related Manuals for Lenovo IdeaPad U300e
Summary of Contents for Lenovo IdeaPad U300e
- Page 1 IdeaPad U300/ U300e/U300s/U400 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V3.0...
- Page 2 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 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view...5 Front view ...7 Chapter 2. New Features ...8 Rapid Boot (Select models only) ...8 Intel Rapid Start Technology (Select models only) ...8 Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only) ...9 Battery Protection...9 Quick Charge (For IdeaPad U300s... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U400 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (Select models only) Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Computer display Power button System status indicators Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 13. Use the camera for video communication. The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
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Page 7: Left-Side View
Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U300/U300e U300s U400... - Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Headphone mic combo jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)”...
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Page 9: Right-Side View
Right-side view U300/U300e U300s U400 USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17. HDMI port (Select models only) Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connects to USB devices. - Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection (U300/U300e/U400)” on page 21. Headphone mic combo jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery”...
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Page 11: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status For details, see “System status indicators”... -
Page 12: Chapter 2. New Features
Note: By default, rapid boot is enabled for IdeaPad U300s. If the rapid boot function is not enabled, you can press Fn+F2 (or F2) immediately after your computer boots up to the Lenovo logo screen, to enter the BIOS setup program. -
Page 13: Hybrid Power Supply (For Ideapad U400 Series Only)
Hybrid Power Supply (For IdeaPad U400 series only) A hybrid power supply system incorporates a power adapter and battery pack to power a computer. With the hybrid power supply technology, the system continuously monitors the power level required by the computer. When the required power level exceeds what the power adapter can supply (for example, when Intel Turbo Boost Technology is enabled), the power adapter stops charging the battery pack and the battery back starts to power the computer as well. -
Page 14: Chapter 3. Learning The Basics
Chapter 3. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 15: Shutting Down Your Computer
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. -
Page 16: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
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. -
Page 17: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 3. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U400 Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over... -
Page 18: Using The Keyboard
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 The following describes the features of each function key. - Page 19 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 increase volume level. Refresh same function for main and secondary function. Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off).
- Page 20 Restart the computer. Press Fn + F2 to open the BIOS setup interface right after the Lenovo logo appears. Note: If Lenovo <Fast Boot> has been enabled for your computer, you cannot press Fn + F2 at startup to open the BIOS setup interface. In such case, turn off the computer, press the OneKey Rescue System button, and then select <Enter Setup>...
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Page 21: Connecting External Devices
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. -
Page 22: Special Keys And Buttons
• 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. -
Page 23: System Status Indicators
System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Power status indicator Battery status indicator Caps lock indicator Camera indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - U400 Chapter 3. -
Page 24: Securing Your Computer
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press Fn + F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 25: Chapter 4. Connecting To The Internet
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. -
Page 26: Wireless Connection
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. -
Page 27: 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. -
Page 28: Trademarks
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. -
Page 29: Index
Index AC adapter Using ... 12 Battery Charging... 12 Bluetooth Connecting ... 17 Camera ... 2 Function key combinations ... 14 Hybrid Power Supply ... 9 Keyboard Using ... 14 OneKey Rescue system button ...23 Password Using ...20 Quick Charge...9 Rapid Boot...8 Rapid Start Technology...8 Security ...20... - Page 30 If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
- Page 31 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V3.0_en-US...