Lenovo B460e Laptop User Guide

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„Reading the manuals
Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
„Connecting 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
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„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 
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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
„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.
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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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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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 Num lock 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 sound volume. 
						

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Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
„Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB 
port on your computer.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows 
automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect 
and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring 
data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of  
Windows to remove the device before disconnecting.Model Number of USB port
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Note:Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver 
automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. 
Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.
Note:If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. 
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„OneKey Rescue system button
 When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system.
 In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
Note:For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 19.
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These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and 
unauthorized use.
„Attaching a security lock (not supplied)
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without 
your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions 
shipped with the security lock that you have purchased.
Refer to the “Left-side view” on page 3 for the location of the Kensington slot.
„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. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct 
password.
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup 
utility.
Notes:
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole.
You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security 
features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or 
performance of locking devices and security features.
Note:This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination.
Note:To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the 
computer is starting up.