Lenovo B4400 Laptop User Guide

							Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
7 „Connecting a Bluetooth device
If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to 
and transfer data wirelessly to/from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as 
notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between 
these devices up to 10 meters range in open space.
Enabling Bluetooth and WLAN communications on your computer
Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
Note:The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers. 
For best transfer speed, place the device as near your computer as possible.
Notes:
When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power.
You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer 
data between them. Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device 
for details on how to pair the device with your computer. 
						

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Combo audio 
jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:
The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are 
connected, due to different industry standards.
USB portConnect to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB 
devices” on page 6.
Optical disc driveReads/burns optical discs.
Note:Some models are supplied with a dummy optical disc drive.
PowerConnect the AC power adapter here.
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Power and 
battery 
indicator
Indicator status Meaning
Green 80% - 100% charged, or 20% - 100% discharged.
Slow blinking green 20% - 80% charged.
Slow blinking amber 5% - 20% charged.
Amber 5% - 20% discharged.
Fast blinking amber No more than 5% charged or discharged.
Built-in 
microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
Memory 
card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see “Using 
memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10.
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„Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory card:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
 Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
Inserting a memory card
Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Attention:
Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note:If a dummy card is shipped with the computer, push the dummy card and then 
remove it before inserting a memory card.
Attention:
Before removing a memory card, make sure you properly eject it from the Windows 
operating system, to avoid data corruption.

 
						

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Bottom view  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Battery latch - 
manualKeeps the battery pack secured in place.
Battery pack
Battery latch - 
spring loaded
Keeps the battery pack secured in place.
Hard disk drive /
Memory / Mini 
PCI Express Card 
slot compartment
Ventilation slots
Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows
Configuring the operating system for the first time  - - - - - - - - 
You need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The 
configuration process may include the procedures below:
 Accepting the end user license agreement
 Configuring the Internet connection
 Registering the operating system
 Creating a user account
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This guide only takes Windows 8.1 as an example for your reference.
„Start screen and Desktop
Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the 
Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the 
following:
 Select the Desktop tile on the Start screen.
 Press the Windows key   + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
 Select Start   from the charms bar.
 Press the Windows key  .
 Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, then select the Start screen button.
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13 „Charms and the charms bar 
Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. 
Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charms bar 
is the menu that contains the charms. To display the charms bar, do one of 
the following:
 Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms 
bar is displayed.
 Press the Windows key   + C.
 Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, 
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 Share charm
The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and 
social networks without leaving the app you are in.
 Start charm
The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen.
 Devices charm
The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external 
devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
 Settings charm
The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume 
or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel 
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When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to shut 
it down, sleep, or hibernate.
„Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do the following:
Windows 7:
Click Start  → Shut down.
Windows 8.1:
1Open the charms bar, then select Settings .
2Select Power  → Shut down. 
						

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„Putting your computer to sleep
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the 
computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly 
wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. To put the computer to 
sleep, do one of the following:
 Close the display lid.
 Press the power button.
 Press Fn + F1.
 Do the proper operations in the operating system.
Windows 7:
Click Start  → Sleep.
Windows 8.1:
Open the charms bar, then select Settings  → Power  → Sleep.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard.
 Press the power button.
„Putting your computer to hibernate
By using this mode, you can turn off the computer completely without 
saving files or exiting from any program that is running. When the computer 
enters hibernation mode, all open programs, folders, and files are saved to 
the hard disk drive, and then the computer turns off.
To put the computer into hibernation mode, do the following:
Windows 7:
Click Start  → Hibernation.
Windows 8.1:
Open the charms bar, then select Settings  → Power  → 
Hibernation.
Attention:
Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in 
sleep mode) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard 
disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.