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Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 User Guide V1.0.
First Edition (Jan. 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
Respective Users Dear user , Thank you for purchasing your new Lenovo notebook computer! Before using this product, ma ke sure to read this user guide carefully . W e are pleased that you h ave chosen L enovo for y our mobile c omputing needs. T o help you master the usage of your new computer quickly , we have prepar ed this user guide.
Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user , While using your computer, you may fi nd that the nomin al hard disk capacity indicat ed is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by th e operating system. For example, a nomi nal 40GB hard disk will appe ar as less than 40 GB in the operating sys tem.
In addition, if a portion of the har d disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then th e capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.
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i Important safety informatio n...... iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Getting to k now your computer ....................................... 1 Top view ...... ................... ............... 1 Left-side view ...................
ii Contents Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty ...................................... 85 Warranty infor mation ........... .... 95 Appendix D. Custo mer replaceable units (CRUs) ........... 99 Appendix E. Notices ......... ........ 101 Notices ... ..
iii Important safety information Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you saf ely use your notebook personal computer . Follow and retain all information include d with your computer .
iv Important safety inform ation Unpack Inspect the covers of the computer and the AC adapter , especially parts with the following labels attached for an y crack or damage. Danger: • Hazardous voltage, current, an d energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached.
Important safety inform ation v Working place Do NOT use the computer in humid places such as a bathr oom. Keep the computer and other parts away fro m liquids. Danger: • An electric shock may be caused by spilled liquid. Do NOT use the computer during a lightn ing storm.
vi Important safety inform ation On using Use ONL Y the power cord, power ad apter an d batter y pack shipped with the computer and never use them with another product. Be sure the power outlet is suit able for th e plug and provides the correct volta ge and current for the product you ar e installing.
Important safety inform ation vii Do NOT wrap the power cor d around the powe r adapter or other objects. Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord , or place heavy objects on it. Attention: • Stressing the cord may cause th e cor d to fray , crack or crimp which may pres ent a safety hazard.
viii Important safety inform ation Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt t o service a product yourself unless instr ucted to do so by the customer support ce nter or your docu mentation. Attention: • Do NOT take risks or attempt to diagn ose the situation yourself.
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in thi s manual may differ from the actual product.
2 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 135 degr ee. 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 3 Ambient L ight Sensor The Ambient Light Sensor detects the en vironmental illuminance and automatically adjusts the panel brightness of the display accordingly , if enabled. Y ou may enable/disable the Ambient Light Sensor in Lenovo Energy Manage ment.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VGA port Connects to external display devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) device” on page 30.
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 13. Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 26.
Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 7 Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Media card sl ot Insert media ca rds (not supplied) her e.
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 9 Battery latch- spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 13. Battery latch- manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals befor e using your computer .
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer . Configure th e operating system Y ou may need to configure the operatin g system when it is first used. The configuration proces s may include the procedur es below .
12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics T o put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. •P r e s s Fn + F1 . T o wake the computer , do one of the following. • Press th e power button. • Press any key on the keyboard.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery s tatus Y ou can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Wi n d o w s Power Options .
14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics 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. r emove the battery pack from the co mputer . Before removing the battery pack, make sure the compu ter has been shut down.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Handling the battery If the re chargeable battery pack is r eplaced with an incorrect type, ther e may be danger of an explosion. The batter y pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the fo llowing points.
16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad T o move the cursor on the screen, slide yo ur fingertip over the pad in the direction to which you want the cursor to move.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Gestures The touch pad r ecognizes certain gestur es, and allo ws for easy execution of actions such as zoom in/out , or scroll up/down, etc. Pinch zoom • Place two fingers down on the T ouchPad surface. • Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out.
18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Three- Finger Flick • Place three fin gers, slightly separa ted, do wn on the T ouchPad surface. • Flick your fingers in a linear , continuous motion in the desir ed direction, moving from one side of t he T ouchPad to the opposite side.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our com puter has a numeric keypad an d function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d.
20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Function key combination s Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly .
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 The following describes the fe atures of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/off the backlight for the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display de vices.
22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has several special keys and buttons.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 b Lenovo Slid eNav bar Lenovo SlideNav is a piece of cool software. Y ou ca n launch an item quickly , change wallpaper , zip or unzip the screen, and even switch between workspaces (on ly available in tr ial version), just by simply slidin g your fing er on Lenovo SlideNav ba r .
24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics c Cap Sensor bu ttons Energy management button: Quick launch Lenovo EM utili ty for power management. OneKey Theater II button: Press to swi tch Lenovo OneKey Theater II application for best user scenario. It incl udes Normal Mode, Movie Mode and Intelligent Mode.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status.
26 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides infor mation about how to help protect your computer from th eft and unauthorized use.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 27 Using VeriFace™ V eriFace is a face recognition softwa re which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. For more ins tructions on V eriFace, see the help file on your softwar e.
28 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 29 Inserting a media card 1 Gently pull the dummy card out of the media card slot. 2 Push the card directly into the med ia card slot until it r eaches the end. Removing a media card 1 Gently pull the media card out of the media card slot.
30 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB ) device Y our computer comes with 3 USB ports and an eSA T A/USB port compatible with USB devices.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 31 Using Switchable Graphics (specific mode ls only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models support Switchab le Graphics.
32 Chapter 3. Using the Internet As a global network, the Internet con nects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information sear ching, electron ic commerce, W eb browsing and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W ired conn ection: uses physical wiring to connect.
Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 33 Hardware connection: Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) for details on how to configure your com puter . Note: The above diag rams are for refer ence only . Actual connection method may vary .
34 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et Wireless connectio n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireless connection pr ovides mobile access to the Internet, allowin g you to stay online anywher e the wireless signal covers.
Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 35 Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection T o enable wireless communications, do the foll owing: 1 Slide the integrated wir eless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
36 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et Using Mobile Broa dband (specific mo dels only) Befor e getting started with Mobile Br oadband, you first need to choose a mobile network operator a nd make sure you ar e in the coverage area of the network.
Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 37 • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile Broadb and network. Inserting the SIM card T o insert the SIM card: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer .
38 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 6 Reinstall the SIM car d slot cover . 7 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again , and reco nnect the cables. Removing the SIM card T o rem ove th e S IM ca rd: 1 T urn off the computer , then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer .
Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 39 5 Open the SIM card holder , and pull the SIM card out. Close the SIM card ho lder . 6 Reinstall the SIM card slo t cover . 7 Put the battery back in place, tu rn the computer over again, and reco nnect the cables. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM car d while the computer is on.
40 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your sys tem partition (C dr ive) for easy restor e when r equired.
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 41 Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In W indows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Re covery .
42 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System Using Lenovo On eKey Rescue System (With out Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKe y Rescue System. • Shut down your computer .
43 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists fr equently asked questions and tell wher e you can find detailed answers.
44 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Where are the r ecovery discs? Y our computer did not come with a r ecovery disc. F or an explanation of the alternative recovery me thods offere d by Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 40. How can I contact the cu stomer support center? See “Appendix A.
Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 45 What can I do i f the backup pro cess fails? If you can start the backup featur e without a problem, but it fails during the backup pr ocess, please try the following s teps: 1 Close other applications, then r estart the backup process.
46 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your pr oblem here, see Chapter 2.
Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 47 My screen goes blank while the computer is on. • Y our screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exit fr om the screen saver or to resume fr om sleep or hibernation mode: - T ouch the touchpad.
48 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The system cannot be switched from highperform- ance GPU to power-saving GPU. • If you are outputting the scre en to an external display through an HDMI cable, you might not be able to switch to power- saving GPU.
Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 49 Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a let ter. • The numeric lock function is on. T o disable it, press Fn+F8 .
50 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The computer does not return from sl eep mode and does not work . • If the computer does not return fr om sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the po wer indicator .
Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 51 Comput er screen pr oblems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC adapter , or using the battery , and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + to make the scr een brighter . - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to resume from the sleep mode.
52 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng Battery problems Your computer shuts d own before t he battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery statu s indicator shows empty. • Discharge and rechar ge the battery . The operating ti me for a fully charged batte ry is short.
Chapter 5. Troubleshootin g 53 OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. • Y ou are not currently usin g a W indows operating system. • There is not eno ugh space to store the backed up data. Y ou will need to free more hard disk space on your system partition (C drive).
54 Chapter 5. Troubleshooti ng The connected exter nal device does no t work. • Do not connect or disconnect any external dev ice cables other than Plug and Play (PnP) device while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer .
55 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery 1 T urn off the computer , or enter hibernation mode.
56 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 3 Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow . 4 Install a fully charged battery . 5 T urn the computer over again. Conn ect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.
Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 57 Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou .
58 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the CPU/Memory compartment cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover . b. Remove th e compartment cover .
Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 59 6 If two SO-DIMMs are al ready installed in the mem ory slot, remove one of them to make room for the n ew one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the sock et at the same time. Be sur e to save the old SO-DIMM for futu re use.
60 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during sta rtup. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. The T otal Mem ory item shows the total amo unt of memory installed in your com puter .
Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing th e hard disk drive with one of gre ater capacity .
62 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o replace the hard disk dr ive, do the following: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display , and then turn the computer over .
Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 63 5 Remove the frame fixing scr ew . 6 Pull the tab in the dir ection shown by arrow . 7 T ake out the hard disk drive secur ed in a metal frame . 8 Remove the screws an d detach the metal frame from the har d disk drive.
64 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 9 Attach the metal frame to a new h ard disk drive; then tighten th e screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive ge ntly into the hard disk drive bay with th e tab facing upwar ds and the connectors fa cing each other; then push it firmly into space.
Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 65 The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceabl e Units) for your computer , and informs you of where to find r eplacement instructions .
66 Appendix A. Getti ng help and service If you need help, service, tech nical assistance, or just want mor e informatio n about Leno vo computers, you will fi nd a wide vari ety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you.
Appendix A. Getting help and service 67 Getting help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo W eb site on the W orld W i de W eb has up-to-date informa tion about Lenovo compu ters and support.
68 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service • Eng ineering change management - Occasional ly , there might be changes that are r equired after a pr oduct has been sold. Lenovo or your r eseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make s elected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your har dware.
Appendix A. Getting help and service 69 If possible, be near your computer when you make your call in case the technical assistance representative needs to help you resolve a computer problem. Ple ase ensure that you have downloaded the most curr ent drivers and system updates, and recor ded information befor e you call.
70 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service Getting help around the world - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or r.
71 Appendix B. Use and care in formation Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though yo ur computer i s designed to function reliably in norma l work environments, you need to use common sen se in handling it.
72 Appendix B. Use and c are information computer , or through connectors on I/O devices connected to it. Even though this kind of electr ostatic discharge (ESD) is the opposite of a discharge fr om your body or clothing to the computer , it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction .
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 73 - Always handle components carefully . Handle adapters, memory modules, and oth er circuit boar ds by the edges.
74 Appendix B. Use and c are information Carry your computer prop erly • Before moving your computer , be sure to remove any media, turn of f attached devices, and disc onnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned of f, before moving it.
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 75 Handle storage media and driv es properly • If your computer com es with an optical drive, do not touch th e surface of a disc or the lens on the tray . • W ait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical drive b efore closing the tray .
76 Appendix B. Use and c are information Data safety • Do not delete unknown files or change the na me of files or directories that were no t created by you; other w ise, your computer software might fail to work.
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 77 • Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (r efer to the W eb page: http://c onsumersuppo rt.lenovo. com ). This can help authorities r eturn your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible tech nical information and upgrades.
78 Appendix B. Use and c are information Accessibility and comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ergonomic in formation W orking in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequen t changes in your envir onment.
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 79 What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to obse rve the best ergonomic practices when you are using your co mputer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardle ss of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips as possible.
80 Appendix B. Use and c are information Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An important part of owning your computer is mai ntenance.
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 81 • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http ://con sumersuppo rt.lenovo.com to keep up to date with curr ent drivers and r evisions. • Keep up to date on device d rivers on other non-Lenovo hardware.
82 Appendix B. Use and c are information Cleaning the cover of your compu ter Occasionally cl ean your computer as follows: 1 Prepar e a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use deter gent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or str ong chemicals such as acid or alkaline).
Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 83 Cleaning your computer keyb oard 1 Absorb some isopr opyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth. 2 W ipe each keytop surface with the cl oth. W ipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, th e cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it.
84 Appendix B. Use and c are information Cleaning your co mputer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-fr ee cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display , it might be a stain transferr ed from the keyboard when th e cover was pressed from the outside.
85 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010- 01 04/2008 This Lenovo Lim ited W arranty applies on ly to Lenovo branded har dware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited W arranty is available in other lan guages at www .
86 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty PERIOD. SOME ST A TES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TI ON ON DURA TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 87 Some problem s can be resolved with a replacement part that you can install yourself called a “Custo mer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” If so, your Service Provider will s hip the CRU to you for you to install.
88 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves th e r eplacement of a product or part, the replaced pr oduct or part be comes Lenovo’s property and the replacemen t product or part becomes your property .
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 89 Your additional respon sibilities Where applicable, before service is provided, you agr ee to: 1 follow the service request pr ocedur es that your S ervice .
90 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty What this warr anty does not co ver This warranty does not cove r the following: • uninterrupted or error-fr ee operation of a product; • loss of, or da.
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 91 Limitation o f liability Le n ov o i s re s p on s i bl e fo r l os s or d am a ge t o yo u r p ro d uc t on l y w h il e i t i s : 1) i n your Service Provider ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provi der is responsible for the transportati on.
92 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL LEN OVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS, OR SER VICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INF ORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY.
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 93 arbitration p roceedings, including all documents presented in such proceedings, shall be conducted in the English language, and the English language version of this warranty prevai ls over any other language versio n in such proceedings .
94 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty Lenovo Turkey ad dress LENOVO TECHNOLOGY B.V . TURKIYE IST ANBUL SUBESI Beybi Giz Plaza, Der eboyu cad., Meydan Sok.
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 95 Warranty information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Product or machine .
96 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty If req uired, your Serv ice Provider wil l provide r epair or exchange serv ice depending on the type of warranty service specified for your pr oduct and the available service. Scheduling of servi ce will depend upon the time of your call, parts availability , and other factors.
Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 97 2 On-site Service Under On-Site Service, your Service Pr ovider will either repair or exchange the product a t your location. Y ou must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and r eassembly of the Lenovo product.
98 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Serv ice, the pr oduct will be returned to you at Lenovo' s expense, unle ss your Service Provider specifies otherwise. 5 Product Exchange Service Under Pr oduct Exchange Service, Leno vo will ship a replacement product to your location.
99 Appendix D. Customer re placeable units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ar e computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer .
100 Appendix D. Custo mer replaceable units (CRUs) Y our computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: • Internal CRUs (located b ehind an access panel): These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer th at ar e concealed by an access panel that is typically secur ed by either one or two scr ews.
101 Appendix E. Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features disc ussed in this document in all countries.
102 Appendix E. Notices express or implied warranties in certain transaction s, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information her ein; these changes will be incorporated in new ed itions of th e publication.
Appendix E. Notices 103 made on development-level systems an d ther e is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same o n generally available systems. Furthermore, som e measurements may have been estimated thr ough extrapola tion. Actua l results may vary .
104 Appendix E. Notices ENERGY STAR model information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENERGY ST AR ® is a joint program of the U. S. Env ironmental P rotection Agency a nd the U.S. Depart ment of Ener gy aimed at sa ving money and protecting the environment through ener gy efficient pr oducts a nd practices.
Appendix E. Notices 105 Lenovo enco urages you to m ake efficient use of energy an integral part o f your day- to-day operatio ns. T o help in this ende avor , Lenovo has p reset the following power-m.
106 Appendix E. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless interoperability W ireless LAN PCI Express Mini Ca.
Appendix E. Notices 107 • Generic Object Exchange • Generic Object Push • File T ransfer •S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n •A u d i o G a t e w a y •H e a d s e t •P r i n t e r • Human I.
108 Appendix E. Notices result fr om deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review an d interpret the extensive r esearch literatur e.
Appendix E. Notices 109 3 Use of mobile devices on bo ard aircr aft is explicitly prohibited by many airlines compan ies, especially during take-of f and landing. The built-in Mobile Br oadband module on your computer is a low-power radio transceiver .
110 Appendix E. Notices Electronic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 , machin e type 20037 0633 .
Appendix E. Notices 111 available fro m Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or televisio n interference caused by using other than recommended cable s or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
112 Appendix E. Notices Avis de conformité à la régl ementation d’Industri e Canada Cet appareil n umérique de la classe B e st conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Appendix E. Notices 113 Deutschland: Einhaltung de s Gesetzes über die elektromagnetisch e V erträglichkei t von Betriebsmittein Dieses Pr odukt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln” EMVG (früher “Gesetz über die elektrom agnetische V erträglichkeit vo n Geräten”).
114 Appendix E. Notices European Union Co mpliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electromagne tic Compatibility Directive This product is in conform ity with the .
Appendix E. Notices 115 Lenovo Produc t Service Information Japanese VCCI Class B Statemen t.
116 Appendix E. Notices Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Har monics A statement of complianc e to the IEC 61000-3-2 harmonics standar d is requir ed for all products conne cting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase.
Appendix E. Notices 117 WEEE and recycling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General recycling stateme nt Lenovo encourages owners of inform ation technology (IT) equi pment to respons ibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
118 Appendix E. Notices EU WEEE s t a t e m e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equi pment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway .
Appendix E. Notices 119 Japan r e c y c l i n g s t a t e m e n t s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Collecting and Recycling a Disused Le .
120 Appendix E. Notices Disposing of a Leno vo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in J apan may have components that contain heav y metals or other env i ro nmental sensitive substances.
Appendix E. Notices 121 N o t i c e f o r users i n t h e U . S . A . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californ ia Perchlorat e Informa tion: Prod ucts containing CR (manganese di ox ide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain p erchlorate.
122 Appendix E. Notices • Format your har d disk, using the software for initializing it. • Using the preins talled recovery program, bring the har d disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself.
123 Appendix F. Features and Specifications Model Name: IdeaPad Y460 Machine Type 20037/ 0633 Note: The following specif ications may contain techni cal inaccuracies or typ ographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice.
124 Appendix F. Featu res and Specifications I/O Ports USB USB 2.0 port x 3 eSA T A /USB com bo port Communication RJ-45 port Audio Headphone/Mic-In Jack Video CR T port/HDM I port ExpressCard slot 34.
125 Trademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following tems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.
126 AC adapter Using ... ................... ................... 13 Battery Charging ...................... ............. 13 Bluetooth Connecting ......... ................... .... 30 Interoperability ...... ................. 106 Usage environment ...
Index 127 Lenovo Limi ted Warranty ....... .......... 85 Mainte nance .......... ................... .......... 80 Microphon e Built-in ....... ................... ............... 2 Notice Electronic emissions ....... ........ 110 Numeric Keypad .....
128 Index Touchpad ........... ................... ............. 16 Trademarks ........... ................... ........ 125 Troubleshooting ............. ................... 46 Using .. ................... ................... .......... 31 VeriFace ..
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