Lenovo IdeaPad U110 User Manual

LenovoIdeaPad U110User GuideUser Guide V1.0 V1.0

viRead This FirstDo not distort, bend or extrude your liquid crystal display.Do not place heavy objects on your computer or display.

89Appendix A. Warranty InformationIf required, your Service Provider will provide repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service

90Appendix A. Warranty Information Types of Warranty Service1 Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) ServiceUnder CRU Service, your Service Provider will

91Appendix A. Warranty Information3 Courier or Depot ServiceUnder Courier or Depot Service, your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated

92Appendix A. Warranty Informationcontact telephone number in a country please contact Lenovo, or your reseller in your country. Singapore 800 6012 0

93Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer.

94Appendix C. Features and Specifications Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

95Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsInterface  VGA connector Stereo Headphone/SPDIF jack  Microphone jack  3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) conne

96Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsSpecifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

97Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsPower source(AC adapter) Input rating of the AC adapter: 90-264 V ac, 47 to 63 Hz 65 WBattery pack Lithium

98Appendix D. NoticesNotices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Read This FirstviiPlace liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water to avoid the danger of electrical shoc

99Appendix D. NoticesThis information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information h

100Appendix D. Noticesextrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

101Appendix D. NoticesWireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

102Appendix D. Notices File Transfer Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset  Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Hands

103Appendix D. Noticesof the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: Using the integra

104Appendix D. Noticesturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas

105Appendix D. NoticesResponsible party:Lenovo (United States) Incorporated 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27650 U.S.A. Telephone: (9

106Appendix D. NoticesThis product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR

107Appendix D. NoticesWEEE and Recycling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  General Recycling StatementLenovo e

108Appendix D. NoticesEU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerTop View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

109Appendix D. NoticesJapan Recycling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  C

110Appendix D. Notices Disposing of a Lenovo Computer ComponentsSome Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy me

111Appendix D. NoticesNotice for Users in the U.S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ca

112Appendix D. NoticesThese operations, however, only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself. In other words, the

113IndexAAC adapterJack ... 4Using ... 41BBatteryCharging...

Index114HHard Disk DriveProblems...67Headphone/SPDIF jack...52HelpCustomer Support Center...7

115IndexPPasswordProblems... 60Using ... 33PCI Express card (new card) slot ...

Index116VVeriFace ...32VGA port ...4, 51Volume button ...

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2Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerIntegrated camera ... 26Array Microp

3Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerLeft-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerAC power adapter jackConnect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer andcharge the internal ba

5Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerRight-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

6Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerSecurity keyholeYour computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase asecurity cable and lock to fit

7Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerBottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

8Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerBattery latch - spring loadedThe spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured inplace. When you

First Edition (January 2008)Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:• Safety and Warranty Guide inclu

9Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your ComputerFront View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerPutting your computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

11Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Shutting Down Your computerIf you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.To shut down you

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer12Using the Touch Pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

13Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerNote:You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector.For details, see “Connecting a Universal Serial

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer14 Function Key CombinationsThrough the use of the function keys, you can change operational featuresinstantly. To use

15Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerThe following describes the features of each function key.Fn +Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera.Fn +F1: Put your

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer16Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

17Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Novo buttonThe Novo button functions as OneKey Recovery key; use with caution.Press the Novo button to enter the ma

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer18System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Explanation of Hard Disk CapacityDear user,While using your computer, you may discover that the nominal harddisk capacity indicated is somewhat differ

19Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerNum LockBlue: Number Lock function is activated. Number Lock functionallows some of the keyboard letters to act as num

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer20Using the external optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

21Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Playing CDs/DVDs You can play your CDs/DVDs with various applications, such as ShuttleCenter, Windows Media Player,

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer22Using memory cards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

23Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Inserting a memory cardGently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointingtoward the Multi-media

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer24Note:While listening to the music, a computer-generated visualization will bedisplayed. Listening to music filesYou c

25Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Watching video filesYou can watch video files, such as .dat, .mpg, .avi, .asf, .mpeg, .div, .divx,.wm, .wmv, .vob, .

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer26Using the Integrated Camera - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

27Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerTo view your pictures:1 Click the arrow icon on the right side of the main program window toopen the additional option

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer28Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose,then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than

29Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerNote:You can lock and unlock LAN Network Interface via BIOS Setup Utility.1 Turn on your computer, press F2 while the

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer30 Using wireless LANA diversity antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception,enabling wireless conne

31Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerSecuring your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This section p

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer32 Using VeriFaceVeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot,extracts key features of your f

33Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using PasswordsUsing passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others.Once you set a password and ena

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer34 Hard disk drive (HDD) passwordsOnce an HDD password is set, you need to enter it to get access to thehard disk. You

35Chapter 2. Using Your Computer5 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field.Retype the password you just entered to verify it

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer36Note:Make sure the Password Check is set to Always if you need the passwordprotection at power on. If password have be

37Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerChanging or Removing the User PasswordTo change the password, do the following:1 Select Set User Password, and press

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer38Hard Disk PasswordsTwo types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored onthe hard disk: Hard dis

iRead This First ... iiiChapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer ... 1Top View ...

39Chapter 2. Using Your Computer6Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Hard Disk MasterPassword field. Retype the password you just ente

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer40Note:Remove the HDD user password will disable your hard disk passwordprotection. To change the HDD master password,

41Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerUsing battery and AC adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer423 Under System icons, select the Power check box.The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can u

43Chapter 2. Using Your Computer1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.3 Connect the AC adap

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer44 Charging the BatteryWhen you check the battery status and find that the battery is low, youneed to charge the batter

45Chapter 2. Using Your ComputerDanger: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger ofan explosion. The battery pack con

46Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus

47Chapter 3. Using external devicesAttention: When using high power consumption USB device, use external devicepower adapter. Otherwise the system wil

48Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting an IEEE 1394 device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

iiContentsChapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information... 74Caring Your Computer ... 74Accessibility and Comfort ...

49Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting a PC card device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

50Chapter 3. Using external devices Inserting a PCI Express cardGently slide the PCI Express card with the front label facing upward. Slideuntil it c

51Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting an external display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

52Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting a headphone and audio device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one headphon

53Chapter 3. Using external devices Switch between headphone and SPDIF1Right-click the Sound icon at the bottom-right corner of the task bar andselec

54Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting an external microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer co

55Chapter 3. Using external devicesConnecting a Bluetooth device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

56Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

57Chapter 4. TroubleshootingWhere are the recovery discs?Your computer did not come with a recovery disc. For an explanation of the alternative recove

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting58Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

iiiRead This FirstWhen your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot. Avoid keep

59Chapter 4. Troubleshooting If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have thecomputer serviced. When I turn on the computer, n

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting60 A Password ProblemI forgot my password. If you forgot your user password, you must take your computer to aLenovo author

61Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep or Hibernation ProblemsThe computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly.If the processor overheats, the computer automa

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting62The computer does not return from sleep mode, or the sleepindicator stays on and the computer does not work. If the comput

63Chapter 4. Troubleshooting If you still have the problem, do the Solution in the following problem“The screen is unreadable or distorted.”The scree

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting646.Click the Properties button. If you are prompted for an administratorpassword or confirmation, enter the password or pro

65Chapter 4. TroubleshootingDo either of the following:  If you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to 16-bitmode.  If you are using

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting66 Battery ProblemsThe battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in thestandard charge time for your computer

67Chapter 4. Troubleshooting A Hard Disk Drive ProblemThe hard disk drive does not work.In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the ha

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting68The computer does not start from a device you want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure that the startu

ivRead This FirstWhen the AC adapter of your computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it generates heat. Do not place the adapter in contact wit

69Chapter 5. Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help and Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service70Getting Help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

71Chapter 5. Getting Help and Serviceauthorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs)available that apply to your hardware.The follo

Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service72 Serial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, oryour proof of purchase Description of the pr

73Chapter 5. Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help around the World - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

74Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care InformationCaring Your Computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

75Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent therisk of suffocation from pla

76Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Be Gentle with Your Computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and thek

77Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information When you leave the computer in your car, place it on the back seat toavoid being insolated. Carry the

78Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com).

Read This FirstvBefore moving your computer, do one of the following: turn it off or press Fn + F1 to put it in sleep mode.Before moving the computer,

79Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Cleaning the Cover of Your ComputerOccasionally clean your computer as follows:1 Prepare a mixture of

80Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information3 Allow to dry.4 To remove any crumbs and dust from beneath the keys, you can use acamera blower with a

81Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care InformationAccessibility and Comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

82Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care InformationGeneral Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming ahealthy working posture. It is bes

83Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care InformationChair: Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat heightadjustment. Use chair adjustments to

84Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Questions about Vision? Your computer’s visual display screen is designed to meet the higheststandards

85Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information3. Select Properties from the pull down menu.4. Check the capacity of the hard disk drive.5. Click the O

86Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep upto date with current drivers and r

87Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care InformationDevice drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about how to operate or “

88Appendix A. Warranty InformationThis Appendix provides information regarding the warranty period and type of warranty service applicable to your Len