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New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com P/N: 147003730 Printed in China IdeaPad U260 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 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.
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Ambient Light automatically adjusts the panel brightness of the display accordingly, if Sensor enabled. You may enable/disable the Ambient Light Sensor in Lenovo Energy Management. OneKey Rescue Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off.
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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 7 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics To wake the computer, do one of the following. • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 9 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. • When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled. Chapter 2.
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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Enter sleep mode. Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or Fn + F3: an external display.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with two 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.
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. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Notes: •...
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 14 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Power status indicator Hard disk drive indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Touchpad indicator...
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.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 16 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 3. Connecting to 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: use physical wiring to connect.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 17 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Wireless connection Wireless connections provide 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.
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 system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system.
Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system” on page 18. How can I contact the customer support center? See " Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see “Appendix A.
If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
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• - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted.
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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 22 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before • the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. The computer does not operate with •...
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In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot Device Priority list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is referred to as a “Service Provider.” A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www.lenovo.com/support/phone.
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If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is to return the product to your place of purchase or to Lenovo for a refund of your purchase price.
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Lenovo shall not be liable for more than the amount of actual direct damages suffered by you, up to the amount you paid for the product. This limit does not apply to damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lenovo is liable under law.
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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 27 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty This limit also applies to Lenovo’s suppliers, resellers, and your Service Provider. It is the maximum amount for which Lenovo, its suppliers, resellers, and your Service Provider are collectively responsible.
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An optional service offering may be available for purchase from Lenovo to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for you. You may find a list of CRUs and their designation in the publication that ships with your product or at www.lenovo.com/CRUs. The requirement to return a defective CRU, if any, will be specified in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU.
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Lenovo. You must pack the failed product in the shipping carton used to ship the replacement product and return it to Lenovo. Transportation charges, both ways, are paid by Lenovo. Failure to use the carton in which the replacement product was received may result in your responsibility for damage to the failed product during shipment.
Appendix B. Product specific Notices The notices in this appendix are specific to the product with the given MT number. Notices that are common for most Lenovo products are included in “Appendix A. Notices” of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 32 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Appendix B. Product specific Notices Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features ® Windows Power plan: Energy Star • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes •...
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw.
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This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/ EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 36 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Appendix C. Specifications Model Name: IdeaPad U260 Note: The following specifications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Form Factor...
U260 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, October 4, 2010 12:11 PM Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.