Lenovo B460e Laptop User Guide

							
Lenovo B460e
Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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User Guide V1.0
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Regulatory Notice
First Edition (July 2011)
© Copyright Lenovo 2011. 
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide.
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.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your 
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Top view ......................................................... 1
Left-side view ................................................ 3
Right-side view .............................................. 4
Front view ...................................................... 5
Bottom view ................................................... 6
Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...................7
First use........................................................... 7
Using AC adapter and battery .................... 9
Using the touchpad ..................................... 10
Using the keyboard ..................................... 11
Connecting external devices ...................... 13
Special keys and buttons ............................ 14
System status indicators ............................. 15
Securing your computer ............................. 16
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet ...... 17
Wired connection ........................................ 17
Wireless connection .................................... 18
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system .......... 19
OneKey Rescue system .............................. 19
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ......................21
Frequently asked questions ....................... 21
Troubleshooting .......................................... 23Appendix. CRU instructions ..................... 27
Replacing the battery.................................. 27
Replacing the hard disk drive ................... 28
Replacing memory ...................................... 32
Removing the optical drive ....................... 35
Trademarks ................................................ 36
Contents 
						

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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. Otherwise, the display 
panel may be damaged.
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Integrated camera
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless module 
antennasThe built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
Computer displayThe computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
SpeakersThe stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Power buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
OneKey Rescue 
system buttonPress this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is 
powered off.
Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 19.
System status 
indicatorsFor details, see “System status indicators” on page 15.
Built-in microphoneThe built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video 
conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.
To u c h p a dThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 10.
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Kensington slotAttach a security lock (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 16.
VG A  p or tConnects to external display devices.
Fan louversDissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
RJ-45 portThis port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 17.
USB portConnects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 13.
Microphone jackConnects to external microphones.
Headphone jackConnects to external headphones.
Attention:
Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.
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Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks.
USB portConnects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 13.
AC power adapter 
jackConnect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9.
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Integrated wireless 
device switchUse this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on 
your computer.
Fan louversDissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
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Battery latch - manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
Battery packFor details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9.
Battery latch - spring 
loadedThe spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
Hard disk drive 
(HDD) / Memory / Mini 
PCI Express Card slot 
compartment
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