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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo B4400 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Page 2 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 7 or Windows 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating system interfaces ..................12 Power-saving modes ....................15 Connecting to a wireless network ................17 Help and support ......................18 Chapter 3. Lenovo recovery system ........... 19 Windows 7 recovery system..................19 Windows 8.1 recovery system.................21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............22 Frequently asked questions ..................22 Troubleshooting ......................25... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Wireless Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio. antennas Display Provides brilliant visual output. Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Touch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Windows 7: Opens the camera and audio settings window. The camera preview is turned on, and you can change the camera and audio settings as Fn + Esc: desired.
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Page 9: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect Kensington slot your computer from theft and unauthorized use. -
Page 10: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. -
Page 11: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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. -
Page 12: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Combo audio Connects to headsets. -
Page 13: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Power and battery indicator... -
Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 Attention: •... -
Page 15: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - Keeps the battery pack secured in place. -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows
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: •... - Page 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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: •...
- Page 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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.
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Page 19: Power-Saving Modes
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Power-saving modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to shut it down, sleep, or hibernate. - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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: •...
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Page 21: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To connect to a wireless network, do the following: 1 Press Fn + F5 to turn on the wireless feature. -
Page 22: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to Windows Help and Support. -
Page 23: Chapter 3. Lenovo Recovery System
Chapter 3. Lenovo recovery system The Lenovo recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. - Page 24 Restoring the operating system To restore the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Start the computer. press F11 when the Lenovo logo is displayed. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the operating system.
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Page 25: Windows 8.1 Recovery System
To launch the recovery program, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Start the computer. press F11 when the Lenovo logo is displayed. Refreshing your computer It is to restore your computer to the factory default settings while preserving the data on the hard disk drive. -
Page 26: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software... - Page 27 How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press F1 when the Lenovo logo is displayed on the screen while the computer is starting up. How can I change the boot priority? There are two boot priorities: UEFI First and Legacy First.
- Page 28 Legacy First. The legacy operating system cannot be installed if you do not change the boot priority. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Lenovo recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen. screen, have the computer serviced. - Page 30 • If you forget your user password, you must ask the I forgot my password. system administrator to reset your user password. • 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...
- Page 31 - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management. If the problem persists, replace with a before the battery status indicator shows empty.
- Page 32 Boot Priority Order list in the BIOS setup utility correctly. • 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.
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Page 33: Appendix. Cru (Customer Replaceable Units) Instructions
Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices. • Write down the WLAN serial number on the attached label before removing the backup battery and Mini PCI Express Card. The serial number is required by Lenovo to replace with the proper unit. Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. - Page 34 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. 7 Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer.
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Page 35: Replacing The Backup Battery
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Replacing the backup battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the backup battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. - Page 36 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 5 Disconnect the backup battery cable connector , then pull the backup battery upward to remove 6 Install a new backup battery. 7 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. 8 Reinstall the battery pack. 9 Turn the computer over again.
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Page 37: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and •... - Page 38 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack.
- Page 39 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 40 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other, then push it firmly into space.
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Page 41: Replacing Memory
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three low voltage synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3L SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your... - Page 42 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 6 If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3L SDRAM for future use.
- Page 43 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Note: If only one DDR3L SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on.
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Page 44: Replacing The Mini Pci Express Card
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Replacing the Mini PCI Express Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the Mini PCI Express Card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 45 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 7 Take out the Mini PCI Express Card 8 Install the new Mini PCI Express Card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect the two cables (one black, one white). Note: When installing or reinstalling the Mini PCI Express Card: •...
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Page 46: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. - Page 47 Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Setup Poster User Guide AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery pack Hard disk drive Memory...
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Page 48: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service... - Page 50 en-US Rev. CT01...