Lenovo B460 Laptop User Guide

							Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Hard disk drive 
(HDD)/Memory/
Mini PCI Express 
Card slot 
compartment
Battery latch - 
spring loaded
The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack 
secured in place.
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„Reading the manuals
Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
„Conncting to the power
The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase.
To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack 
and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically 
charged while the computer is running on AC power.
Installing the battery pack
Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack.
Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer 
firmly.
3Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
„Turning on the computer
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
„Configuring the operating system
You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The 
configuration process may include the procedures below.
 Accepting the end user license agreement
 Configuring the Internet connection
 Registering the operating system
 Creating a user account 
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9 „Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down 
When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state 
or shut it down.
Putting your computer into sleep state
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the 
computer into sleep state. 
When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, 
and bypass the startup process.
To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.
 Click   and select Sleep from the Start menu.
Fn + F1.
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.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in 
sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard 
disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
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„Checking battery status
You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking 
the battery icon in the notification area.
„Charging the battery
When you find that the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery 
or replace it with a fully charged one.
You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations:
 When you purchase a new battery
 If the battery status indicator starts blinking
 If the battery has not been used for a long time
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.
 The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard 
disk drive and how bright you make the computer display.
Notes:
You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small 
particles from entering the inside of your computer.
To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the 
battery immediately after it drops from fully charged.
Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C).
Full charge or discharge is not required.
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11 „Removing the battery pack 
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if 
you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the 
battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make 
sure the computer has been shut down.
„Handling the battery
If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may 
be danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of 
harmful substances. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the 
environment, pay attention to the following points:
 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 battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack away from children.
 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.
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TouchpadTo move the cursor on the screen, slide your 
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which 
you want the cursor to move.
Left click buttonThe function corresponds to that of the left mouse 
button on a conventional mouse.
Right click buttonThe function corresponds to that of the right 
mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Notes: 
You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6.
When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled.
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Using the keyboard  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its 
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+F8 .
„Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features 
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn  ; then press one of the 
function keys  .
Note: The NumLk indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera.
Fn + F1:Enter sleep mode.
Fn + F2:Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen.
Fn + F3:Open the interface for switching the display 
mode. 
Fn + F4:Open the interface for display resolution 
settings.
Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless 
devices settings (On/Off). 
Fn + F6:Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Fn + F8:Enable/Disable the numeric keypad.
Fn + F9:Activate the pause function.
Fn + F10:Activate the break function.
Fn + F11:Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + F12:Activate the insert function.
Fn + PrtSc:Activate the system request.
Fn + 
↑ / ↓:Increase/Decrease display brightness.
Fn + → / ←:Increase/Decrease volume level.
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Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection 
capabilities.
„Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 Secure Digital PRO (SD PRO) card
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
 Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
Inserting a memory card
1Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card 
out of the memory card slot.
2Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time.
This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the 
inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use. Retain the dummy 
card for future use.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it via Windows safely remove hardware 
and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
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„Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices.
„Connecting an ExpressCard device (Select models only)
Your computer comes with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for connecting 
ExpressCard devices.
Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device
1Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card 
out of the ExpressCard slot.
2Slide the ExpressCard device in with the front label facing upward until it
clicks into place.
Removing an ExpressCard/34 device
1Push the ExpressCard device until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the ExpressCard slot.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the 
external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and 
system shut down may result.
Note: Only use the ExpressCard/34 devices.
Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the 
inside of your computer when the ExpressCard slot is not in use. Retain the dummy 
card for future use.
Note: Before removing the ExpressCard/34 device, unable it by Windows safely remove 
hardware and eject media utility.
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