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Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Includes: • Important safety information • T ips for taking care of your computer • Function and features • Service and trou bleshooting • W arranty information Please read Read This First befor e operation of y our computer .
Second Edition (September 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
iii Contents Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 This Guide and Other Publ ications . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Cari ng for Your Compu ter . . . . . 3 Important Tips .
iv Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Television output notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Wireless related informa tion .
v © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Read This First When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm re st, and some other parts may become hot. A void keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time.
vi Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Route the cables of an AC adapter , a mouse, a keyboard, a printer , or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over , pinched by your computer or other objects, or in any way subjected to treatment that could disturb the operation of your computer .
Read This First vii Use a quality carryi ng case that pr ovides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from wate r to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
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1 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 1. Finding Inf ormation This Guide and Other Pub lications Setup Instructions helps you to unpack you r computer and get started. It in cludes a few tips for first-time us ers, and introduces software preinstalled by Lenovo™.
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3 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 2. Caring f or Y our Computer Though your computer is designed to functi on reliably in normal work environments, you need to u se common sense in hand ling it. By foll owing these important tips, you will get the most use an d enjoyment out of you r computer .
Caring for Y our Comp uter 4 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • Some appliances, such as certain port able desktop fans or air purifiers, can produce negative ions. If a comput er is close to such an appliance, and is exposed for an exte nded time to air contai ning negative i ons, it may become electrostatically char ged.
Caring f or Y our Compu ter Chapter 2. Ca ring for Y our Computer 5 Handle Storage Media and Drives Properl y • If your computer co mes with an optical drive, do not touch t he surface of a disc or the lens on th e tray . • W ait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the cen ter pivot of an optical drive before closing the tray .
Caring for Y our Comp uter 6 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a groun ded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body . The static electr icity could damage the device.
Caring f or Y our Compu ter Chapter 2. Ca ring for Y our Computer 7 Cleaning Y our Computer Displa y 1. Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-free cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display , it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed fr om the outside.
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9 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 3. Getting Star ted * External views illu strated in this manual may sli ghtly differ from the actual products. Knowing the Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 10 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Knowing the P ar ts To p V i e w Lenov o 3000 Y410 2a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p a b Lenovo 3000Y410 UG.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 11 a Integrated camera (only on sp ecific models) The integrated built-in camera allows pi cture taking or video recor ding, and can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Note: The camera can only be used wh en it is turned on.
Getting Started 12 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide f Microphone (b uilt-in) The built-in microphone can b e us ed for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. g Keyboard The keyboard pr ovides full -sized keys with comfortable travel.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 13 Note: If your computer is in hibernation, you may n ot enter the OneKey Recovery by pressing the Novo button . Press the Power button to en ter the operation system, shu t down your computer first to use th e Novo button .
Getting Started 14 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Right-side View Refer to the di agram below to id entify the components on this side o f the computer . a S-V ideo jack Use this connecto r to directly co nnec t an ex ternal vi deo devi ce. This computer supports standard S-video through an S-video cable.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 15 e External microphone jack The microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. f External headphone jack The headphone jack is used to conn ect headphones or a speaker .
Getting Started 16 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide (2) Modem Port The modem port supports a standard telephone cable with an R J-1 1 connector , and allows dial up access to an internet service provider (ISP). Important: Do not connect the modem po rt to a digital circuit cable, or else the current in the digita l circuit may damage the modem.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 17 Bottom View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on thi s side of the computer . a Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded ba ttery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
Getting Started 18 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide d Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to ke ep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked posit ion to insert or remove the battery pack. Mo ve the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 19 Fron t Vie w Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on thi s side of the computer . a Status indicators For details on “Status indicators”, see page 25 b Infrared port For use with a remote contr ol (optiona l).
Getting Started 20 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Accessibility and Comfort Because your comput er enables you to work in so many pla ces, it is important that you remain attentive to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. By keeping these cons iderations in mind, you can imp rove performance and achieve greater co mfort.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 21 General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture. It is best to periodically make minor modifications in you r working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods o f working in the same position .
Getting Started 22 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Basics Y our computer is powerful and is l oaded with features and applications. Special K eys and Buttons Y our computer has several special keys and buttons. For details, refer to the following descriptio ns.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 23 Function Key Combinati ons Through the use of the fun ction keys, you can change operational features instantly . T o use this function, press and hold the Fn key a ; then pr ess one of the function keys b .
Getting Started 24 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide V ol ume and Mute Buttons Y ou can adjust the sound level of the built-in speakers by using the follo wing two but tons: • Mute button • V olume button If you mute the sound an d then turn off your computer , the sound wi ll remain muted when you turn on your computer again.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 25 Status Indicator s The status indicators show the current status of your computer . Y our compu ter has system-status indicators as f ollows: Indicator Meaning a Drive in use Blue: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive drive.
Getting Started 26 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide c Caps lock Blue: The Capital Lock function is activated. The C apital Lock fun ction allows typi ng in all upper case letters (such as A, B, C). When the Caps Lock light is Off, lower case letters are typed.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 27 Preven ting Pr oblems An important pa rt of owning y our co mputer is maintenance. W ith proper care, you can avoid common pr oblems. The following sections provide information that can h elp you to keep your computer running smoothly .
Getting Started 28 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • If you ever need to run a recovery op eration on your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-inst alled state, th e following tips might help along the way: • Remove all external devices such as the printer , keyboard, and so on.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 29 Installing De vice Drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your comput er . Lenovo provide all drivers that you need in a driver CD.
Getting Started 30 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide *1 T o in stall the LAN Ca rd driver , right-click the Setu p.exe file and select “Run as administrator”. *2 Enable the Bluetooth devi ce before you install the driver . (by pressing [Fn] + [F6]) *3 W ithout these two drivers, yo u can not use the Function key combinations and the EQ butto n.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 31 Using the A C Adapt er The power to run yo ur computer can come either from the lithium-io n (Li-ion) battery pack provided with it, or from AC po wer through the AC adapter . While you use A C power , the battery charges automatically .
Getting Started 32 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the percentage of power remaining is low or when the power al arm alerts you that r emaining power is low , you need to ch arge your battery or replace it with a charged battery .
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 33 Multimedia Y our computer comes with many features you can enjoy . Using Audio DJ There ar e several CD control button s integrated on the computer for convenient CD playin g. These buttons can be acti vated even while your computer is off.
Getting Started 34 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Using P asswor ds 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 pr om pt.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 35 4. Choose your user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. T ype it in the Enter New Password field. 5. Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field.
Getting Started 36 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide The next time you open the BIOS Setup Utility program, you will be prompted to type your password to proceed. Changing or Remo ving the Supervisor P assw or d T o change the password, d o the following: 1.
Getting Star ted Chapter 3. G etting Started 37 4. Select User Only if you want to set only one HDD password. If you are an administrator or su pervisor , you can select User + Master to set two passwords. (The administrator can change the user password later .
Getting Started 38 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • T o remove the HDD user password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press the Enter key twice.
39 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Computer Prob lems 40 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication i ncluded in the package with your computer , see “Thi s Guide and Other Publ ications” on page 1.
Solving Computer Prob lems Chapter 4. Solving Computer Pr oblems 41 T roubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 3. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing the comprehensive information in Chapter 3.
Solving Computer Prob lems 42 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide A P assw or d Prob lem Ke yboard Prob lems Problem: My scr een goes blank while the computer is on. Solution: Y our screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exi t from the screen saver or to r esume from sleep or hibernation mode: • T ouch the touch pad.
Solving Computer Prob lems Chapter 4. Solving Computer Pr oblems 43 Sleep or Hibernat ion Pro blems Problem: The computer enters sleep mode unexpect edly . Solution: If the processor over heats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the compu ter to cool and to protect the processor and other internal co mponents.
Solving Computer Prob lems 44 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Computer Scree n Prob lems Problem: The screen is blank. Solution: Do the following: • If yo u are using the AC adapter , or u sing the battery , and the battery status in dicator is on (is blue), pr ess Fn + ↑ to make the screen brighter .
Solving Computer Prob lems Chapter 4. Solving Computer Pr oblems 45 Battery Problems Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright do ts appear on the screen every time you turn on your comp uter . Solution: This is an intrinsic char acteristic of the TF T techn ology .
Solving Computer Prob lems 46 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide A Hard Disk Drive Problem A Startup Problem Other Prob lems Problem: The hard disk drive does not work. Solution: In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility , make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence correctly .
47 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 5. Upgrading and Replacing Devices Replacing the Battery 1. T urn off the computer , or enter hibernation mod e. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . Note: If you are us ing an ExpressCard, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode.
Replacing the Battery 48 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide 5. Slide the battery l atch b to the unlocked position and install a fully charged battery a . 6. Slide the battery l atch a to the locked position b . Replacing Memory Increasing memory capacity is an ef fective way to make programs run faster .
Replacing Memory Chapter 5. Upgradin g and Replacing Devices 49 T o inst all an SO-DIMM, d o the following: 1. T ouch a metal table or a grounded me tal object. This action reduces any static electricity in your body , that could d amage the SO-DIMM. Do not touch the contact edge of the SO-DIMM.
Replacing Memory 50 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide 9. Make sure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily . 10. Reinstall the cover o f the memory slot by inserting the tabs into the slots first a , and closing the cover b .
51 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 6. Getting Help and Service Getting Help a nd Servic e If you need help, service, techn ical assistance, or just wan t more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available fr om Lenovo to a ssist you.
Getting Help and Ser vice 52 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • Engineering change management - Oc casionally , there might be changes that are r equired after a product has b een sold. Lenovo or your reseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make se lected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply t o your hardware.
Getting Help and Service Chapter 6. G etting Help a nd Service 53 Getting Help ar ound the W orld If you travel with your comp uter or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is so ld,.
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55 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Appendix A. W arranty Information This Appendix provides information r egarding the warrant y period and type of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware product in your country or region.
56 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide T ypes of W arranty Service 1. Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) S ervice Under CRU Service, your Service Provider will ship CRUs to you for yo u to install. Most CRUs are easy to install whereas others may require some technical skill and tools.
Appendix A. W a rranty In formation 57 Lenov o W arranty Service T elephone Numbers. W arranty Ser vice T eleph one Numbers The phone numbers pr ovided below are co rrect as of the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
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59 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CR Us) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer .
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61 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Appendix C. Features and Specifications Features Processor • See the system properties of you comp uter . Y ou can do this as foll ows: Click Start , right-click Computer , then from the pull down menu selec t Properties .
Features 62 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Interface • External-monitor connecto r • Stereo headphone jack • Microphone jack • 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors • RJ1 1 telephone connecto.
Specifications Appendix C. Features and Specifi cations 63 Specifications Size • W idth: 340 mm • Depth: 253 mm • Height: 27 to 37 mm Environment • Maximum altitude without pressurization: 304.
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65 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Appendix D . Notices Notices Lenovo may n ot offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. C onsult your local Lenovo representative for information o n the pr oducts and servic e s currently available in your ar ea.
66 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to person s. The informat ion contained in this document does not af fect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties.
Appendix D. Notices 67 • The W ireless Fidelity (W iFi) certif ication as defi ned by the W i-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that is compliant to Bluet ooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG.
68 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide • Using the integrated w ireless cards on board of airplanes, or in hospitals • In any other environment wher e the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that app lies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.
Appendix D. Notices 69 Responsible party: Lenovo (United Stat es) Incorporated 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27650 U.S.A. T elephone: (919) 294-5900 Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
70 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Lenov o product service information for T aiwan WEEE and Recycling Statements General Rec yclin g Statement Lenovo encourages own ers of information techn ology (IT) equipment to responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
Appendix D. Notices 71 Japan Recycling Statements Collecting and Recycling a Disu sed Lenovo Computer or Mon itor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company , you must do s o in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Ef fective Util ization of Resources.
72 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Notice for Users in the U .S.A. Califor nia Per chl orate Information: Products containing CR (manganese di oxide) lithiu m coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply .
Appendix D. Notices 73 © Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights rese rved. U.S. G OVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTE D RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
74 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to person s. The informat ion contained in this document does not af fect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties.
Appendix D. Notices 75 T radema rks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the Unit ed States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The following terms are trademarks of International Business Ma.
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77 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Index A AC power adapter jack 15 Audio DJ 11 , 33 B Basics 22 Battery Charging 32 Replacing 47 Bluetooth 19 , 23 , 26 C Calling the Customer Support Center 51 Camera 11 , 1.
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