Lenovo B460 Laptop User Guide

							
P/N: 147003243-1.1Printed in China

Lenovo B460
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
©Lenovo China 2010
New World. New Thinking.TM
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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 specialist 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 
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
* Only for the users from the United States.
First Edition (February 2010)
© Copyright Lenovo 2010. 
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General 
Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models. 
Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your 
computer may include features that are not described in this user 
guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using 
Windows® 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some 
operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating 
systems, some operations may not apply to you, and thus shouldnt 
affect your use of this computer.
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.  LIMITED  AND  RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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							i Chapter 1. Getting to know your 
computer................................... 1
Top view ..........................................1
Left-side view .................................3
Right-side view ...............................4
Front view .......................................5
Bottom view ....................................6
Chapter 2. Learning the 
basics ........................................ 8
First use............................................8
Using AC adapter and battery ...10
Using the touchpad ......................12
Using the keyboard ......................13
Connecting external devices .......15
Special keys and buttons .............18
System status indicators ..............19
Securing your computer..............20
Chapter 3. Connecting to the 
Internet .................................... 21
Wired connection .........................21
Wireless connection .....................23
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue 
system..................................... 28
OneKey Rescue system ...............28
Appendix A. CRU 
instructions.............................30
Replacing the battery .................. 30
Replacing the hard disk drive .... 31
Replacing memory....................... 35
Removing the optical drive ........ 38
Appendix B. Lenovo limited 
warranty ..................................39
Warranty information ................. 45
Appendix C. Product specific 
Notices ....................................48
Energy star information .............. 48
Electronic emissions notices ....... 50
Appendix D. Specifications ...54
Index ........................................55
Contents
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Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the 
actual product. 
Attention:
•Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. 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.
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Integrated 
camera (Select 
models only)
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless module 
antennasThe built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless 
radio.
Computer displayThe LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant 
visual output. 
SpeakersThe stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Power buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
OneKey Rescue 
system buttonPress this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If 
OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the 
computer is powered off.
Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 28.
System status 
indicatorsFor details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
Built-in 
microphoneThe built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be 
used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple 
audio recordings.
Fingerprint 
reader (Select 
models only)With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints 
and use them as passwords to secure your computer.
TouchpadThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 12.
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Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Kensington slotAttach a security lock (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 20.
VG A  po r tConnects to external display devices.
Fan louversDissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the 
computer may occur.
HDMI port (Select 
models only)Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a 
display.
RJ-45 portThis port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 21.
USB portsConnect to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.
Microphone jackConnects to external microphones.
Headphone jackConnects to external headphones.
Attention:
Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your 
hearing.
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Right-side view  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
ExpressCard® 
slot (Select 
models only)
Insert ExpressCard device here.
Note: For details, see “Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device” on page 16.
Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks.
USB portConnects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 16.
AC power adapter 
jackConnect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 10.
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Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Fan louversDissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louver s are blocked or else overheating of the 
computer may occur.
Integrated 
wireless device 
switchUse this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all 
wireless devices on your computer.
Memory card slot 
(Select models 
only)Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note:  For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 15.
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Bottom view  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
SIM card slot 
(Select models 
only)Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile 
Broadband.
Notes:
In order to be able to insert a SIM card into this slot, you must first disconnect the AC 
adapter and remove the battery pack.
For details, see “Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)” on page 25.
Battery latch -
manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack 
secured in place.
Battery packFor details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 
10.
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