Lenovo
E46
User Guide V1.0
Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to
the actual product.
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Attention:
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Do NOT open the display panel beyond 180 degree. 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.
Press this button to turn on the computer.
Power button
System status
indicators
ꢀ
ꢁ
Press this button to open OneKey Rescue System (If
OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled) when the
computer is powered off.
OneKey Rescue
System button
ꢂ
Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue System" in the User Guide attached with the
computer.
Use this button to mute/unmute the computer.
Mute button
ꢃ
ꢄ
Press this button to set and launch a self defined program,
file or a Web site.
Custom button
Use the camera for video communication.
Integrated
ꢅ
ꢆ
ꢇ
camera (specific
models only)
Keyboard light
(specific models
only)
The keyboard light illuminates the keyborad in the dark.
The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless
communication radio.
Wireless LAN
antennas
(specific models
only)
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The LCD display provides brilliant visual output.
Computer
display
With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints
and use them as passwords to secure your computer.
Fingerprint
reader (specific
models only)
Touchpad
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The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
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The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used
for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio
recordings.
Built-in
microphone
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Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.
Dissipate internal heat.
Kensington slot
ꢀ
ꢁ
Fan louvers
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
Connects to external display devices.
VGA port
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Connects to eSATA or USB devices.
eSATA/USB
combo port
ꢃ
Connects to an Ethernet network.
Connects to USB devices.
RJ-45 port
ꢄ
ꢅ
USB port
Connects to an external microphone.
Connects to an external headphone.
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
ꢆ
ꢇ
ꢀ Attention:
•
Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time
may damage your hearing.
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Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Connects to USB devices.
USB port
ꢀ
ꢁ
ꢂ
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Insert ExpressCard device here.
ExpressCard slot
Optical drive
(specific models
only)
Your computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/
DVD drive.
Connects to devices with serial port.
Serial port
ꢃ
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Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Release this latch to open the display.
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Display latch
ꢀ
ꢁ
Memory card slot
Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all
wireless devices on your computer.
Integrated
wireless device
switch
ꢁꢂ
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Rear view -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Connect the AC adapter here.
AC power
ꢀ
adapter jack
Note: For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer.
Connects to USB devices.
Dissipate internal heat.
USB port
ꢁ
ꢂ
Fan louvers
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
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Bottom view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Houses the computer’s hard disk drive.
Hard disk
drive(HDD)
compartment
ꢀ
ꢁ
The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack
secured in place.
Battery latch -
spring loaded
For details, see the User Guide attached with the computer.
Houses the computer’s wireless module.
Battery pack
ꢂ
ꢃ
Mini PCI
ExpressCard slot
compartment
The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack
secured in place.
Battery latch -
manual
ꢄ
ꢅ
House the computer's CPU and memory.
Central
Processing Unit
(CPU)/Memory
(RAM)
compartment
The speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Speakers
ꢆ
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics
First use-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Read the manuals
Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
Connect 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.
Install the battery pack
Refer to the supplied User Guide attached with the computer to install the
battery pack.
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
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Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer
firmly.
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Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
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Turn on the computer
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Configure the operating system
You may need to configure the operation 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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Putting your computer into standby/sleep state or shutting it
down
When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into
standby/sleep state or shut it down.
Putting your computer into standby/sleep state
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the
computer into standby/sleep state.
When the computer is in standby/sleep state, you can quickly wake it to
resume use, and bypass the startup process.
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To put the computer into standby state, do one of the following.
• Click start and select Stand By from the Turn Off Computer menu.
• Press Fn + F1.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the
computer is in standby state) before you move your computer. Moving your
computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing
loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following.
• Press the power button.
• Press any key on the keyboard.
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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 start and select Turn Off from the Turn
Off Computer menu.
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Using the touchpad ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip
over the pad in the direction in which you want the
cursor to move.
Touchpad
ꢀ
The function corresponds to that of the left mouse
button on a conventional mouse.
Left click button
Right click button
ꢁ
ꢂ
The function corresponds to that of the right mouse
button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F8.
The touchpad may be disabled when manipulated with two fingers together.
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Using the keyboard----------------------------------------------------------------------
Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its
standard keyboard.
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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+Insert.
Note: The
indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.
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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
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Turn on/off the keyboard light. (specific models
only)
Fn + Esc:
Fn + F1:
Fn + F2:
Fn + F3:
Fn + F4:
Enter standby/sleep mode.
Turn on/off the backlight for the LCD screen.
Shift to other connected display devices.
Open the interface for display resolution settings.
Open the interface for integrated wireless devices
settings (enable/disable).
Fn + F5:
Fn + F8:
Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player.
Stop playback of Windows Media Player.
Skip to the previous track.
Fn + F9:
Fn + F10:
Fn + F11:
Fn + F12:
Skip to the next track.
Fn + Insert
Fn + Delete
Fn + PrtSc:
Fn + Pause
Fn + ↑／↓ :
Fn + ←／→ :
Enable/Disable the numeric keypad.
Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock.
Activate the system request.
Activate the break function.
Increase/Decrease display brightness.
Decrease/Increase volume level.
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Special buttons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Mute button
Mute/Unmute the computer.
Custom button
Under Windows operating systems, press this button to launch a self-
defined program, file or a Web site.
Note: To re-define the Custom button, select Self-defined program setting
(start → All Programs → Lenovo → Energy Management → Self-defined
program setting).
OneKey Rescue System button
• When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the
OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been
preinstalled.
• Under Windows operating systems, press this button to start Lenovo
OneKey Recovery.
Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue System" in the User Guide attached with the
computer.
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System status indicators --------------------------------------------------
These indicators inform you of the computer status.
Wireless communication
indicator
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Bluetooth indicator
Num lock indicator
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ꢄ
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Caps lock indicator
Power status indicator
Battery status indicator
Hard disk drive indicator
Touchpad indicator
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Securing your computer -----------------------------------------------------------
This section provides information about how to help protect your
computer from theft and unauthorized use.
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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.
slot.
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.
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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.
Note: This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any
combination.
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 F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the
screen while the computer is starting up.
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Fingerprint reader
With the fingerprint reader, in addition to registering fingerprint
information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or
Web site logon, you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt
private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer.
For more details on fingerprint reader, see the Help file of your software.
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Connecting external devices ------------------------------------------
Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection
capabilities.
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Memory Stick (MS)
• Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
• xD picture (xD) card
• xD picture type card
Notes:
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Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time.
•
This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
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Inserting a memory card
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Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy
card out of the memory card slot.
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.
2
Push the card directly into the memory card slot until it reaches the
end.
Removing a memory card
1
Push the memory card until you hear a click. Gently pull the memory
card out of the memory card slot.
2
Insert the dummy card to the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, unable it by Windows Safely Remove
Hardware utility to avoid data corruption.
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Connecting an ExpressCard device
Your computer comes with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for connecting
ExpressCard devices.
Note: Only use the ExpressCard/34 devices.
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Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device
1
Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy
card out of the ExpressCard slot.
2
Slide the ExpressCard device in with the front label facing upward
until it clicks into place.
Removing an ExpressCard/34 device
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2
Push the ExpressCard device until you hear a click.
Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the ExpressCard slot.
Notes:
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Before removing the ExpressCard/34 device, unable it by Windows Safely
Remove Hardware utility.
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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.
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Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with three 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. Otherwise, the device may not be
recognized, or system shut down may result.
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Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only)
If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to
and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as
notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between
these devices without cables at up to 10 meters range in open space.
Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer
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2
Slide the integrated wireless device switch to
.
Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
Note: When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery
power.
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Chapter 3. Using the Internet
Chapter 3. Using 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: uses physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.
Wired connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Wired connection is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet. Generally, the following two accessing methods are widely used.
Cable
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to
the residential cable TV line.
DSL
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring
high-speed network access to homes and small
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
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Hardware connection:
Cable
DSL
Telephone line
Splitter *
TV cable
Splitter *
DSL modem *
Cable modem *
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* Not supplied.
Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may
vary.
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Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure
your computer.
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Wireless connection--------------------------------------------------------------------
Wireless connection provides 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.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home,
office, or small group of buildings. An access point is
necessary for the connection.
WiMAX
WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems
to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed
broadband access without the need for cables.
Mobile Broadband
The Mobile Broadband network provides Internet access
to computers, cell phones and other devices over a large
geographic area. Mobile networks are used for data
transmission, and access is usually provided by a mobile
network operator. A Mobile Broadband SIM card is
necessary for the connection.
Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.
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Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only)
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless communications, do the following:
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2
Slide the integrated wireless device switch to
Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
.
Hardware connection
Access point *
Wi-Fi/WiMax network
* Not supplied
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and
Support Center for details on how to configure your computer.
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Index
B
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Bluetooth
Numeric Keypad................................15
Connecting ................................26
O
C
OneKey Rescue System button ...........2
Camera ...........................................2, 17
Card reader ........................................23
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Password
Using .........................................22
Power button........................................2
Function key combinations ...............16
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Kensington slot ....................................4
Keyboard
Security...............................................21
Using .........................................15
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Touch pad...........................................14
Microphone
Built-in.........................................3
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Index
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USB port....................................... 5, 6, 8
W
Wireless LAN
Antennas..................................... 2
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If your product is not working correctly,
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE.
For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support special-
ist 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
* Only for the users from the United States.
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