Lenovo
IdeaPad U110
User Guide V1.0
User Guide
 V1.0
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:
• Safety and Warranty Guide included in the package with this publication.
• Appendix D. Notices on page 98.
• Regulatory Notice included in the package with this publication.
• OneKey Recovery User Guide included in the package with this publication.
First Edition (January 2008)
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Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity
Dear user,
While  using  your  computer,  you  may  discover  that  the  nominal  hard
disk  capacity  indicated  is  somewhat  different  from  the  disk  capacity
displayed  by  the operating  system. For  example, a nominal 40GB hard
disk  will  appear  as  less  than  40GB  in  the  operating  system.  This
discrepancy  is  not  an  error  in  hard  disk  installation  nor  any  other
problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This phenomenon is
primarily due to the following reasons:
I. Different standards  used  by  the manufacturer  and  operating
system when calculating hard disk capacity
Hard  disk  manufacturers  use  a  radix  of  1000,  i.e.  1G  =  1,000MB,  1MB  =
1,000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. However, when identifying hard disk capacity,
operating systems use a radix of 1024, i.e. 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB,
1KB = 1,024 bytes. The standard adopted by your computer is that of the
hard  disk  manufacturers.  Since  the  standards  adopted  by  the  hard  disk
manufacturer  and  operating  system  are  different,  the  hard  disk  capacity
displayed by the operating system will be different from the nominal hard
disk capacity.
For example, if the hard disk is nominally X G, even when it is completely
empty, the capacity displayed by the operating system will be:
X × 1000 × 1000 × 1000/ (1024 × 1024 × 1024) ≈ X × 0.931 G
If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose,
then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than
X × 0.931 G.
II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes
Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Recovery software, so
the  hard  disk  has  a  special  portion  partitioned  before  delivery,  which  is
used to  store hard disk  mirror and  OneKey Recovery  program files. The
size of the reserved space for this partition varies according to the model,
operating system and software of the computer. For the sake of safety, this
partition  is  not  evident,  which  is  commonly  referred  to  as  a  “hidden
partition”. It is invisible in the operating system and this portion of disk
space is not included when displaying hard disk capacity.
In addition, after the hard disk is partitioned or formatted, the system will
assign a certain amount of hard disk space for the system files.
For  the  above  reasons,  the  available  hard  disk  space  indicated  by  the
operating system is always less than the computer’s nominal hard disk
capacity.
Contents
Read This First ............................ iii
Chapter 1. Getting to Know 
Your Computer ............................. 1
Top View .......................................1
Left-side View...............................3
Right-side View ............................5
Bottom View..................................7
Front View.....................................9
Chapter 2. Using 
Your Computer ........................... 10
Putting your computer to 
Sleep or Shutting It Down.........10
Adjusting the display.................11
Using the Touch Pad..................12
Using the Keyboard ...................13
Special keys and buttons ...........16
System status indicators ............18
Using the external 
optical drive ................................20
Using memory cards..................22
Using the Shuttle Center ...........23
Using the Integrated Camera....26
Using the Internet.......................28
Securing your computer............31
Using battery and 
AC adapter ..................................41
Chapter 3. Using external 
devices.........................................46
Connecting a Universal 
Serial Bus (USB) device..............46
Connecting an IEEE 
1394 device ..................................48
Connecting a PC card device ....49
Connecting an external 
display..........................................51
Connecting a headphone and 
audio device ................................52
Connecting an external 
microphone..................................54
Connecting a Bluetooth 
device ...........................................55
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......56
Frequently Asked Questions ....56
Troubleshooting..........................58
Chapter 5. Getting Help and 
Service .........................................69
Getting Help and Service ..........69
Getting Help on the Web...........70
Calling the Customer Support 
Center ...........................................70
Getting Help around 
the World .....................................73
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Contents
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and 
Care Information......................... 74
Caring Your Computer ............. 74
Accessibility and Comfort ........ 81
Maintenance................................ 84
Appendix A. Warranty 
Information.................................. 88
Warranty Information ............... 88
Lenovo Warranty Service 
Telephone Numbers .................. 91
Appendix B. Customer 
Replaceable Units (CRUs) ......... 93
Appendix C. Features and 
Specifications............................. 94
Features ....................................... 94
Specifications .............................. 96
Appendix D. Notices ...................98
Notices .........................................98
Wireless related information.....101
Electronic Emissions Notices ....103
WEEE and Recycling 
Statements .................................107
EU WEEE Statements ..............108
Japan Recycling Statements....109
Notice for Users in 
the U.S.A....................................111
Notice on Deleting Data from 
Your Hard Disk ........................111
Trademarks ...............................112
Index...........................................113
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Read This First
When your computer is turned on or the battery is 
charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other 
parts may become hot. Avoid keeping your hands, 
your lap, or any other part of your body in contact 
with a hot section of the computer for any 
extended length of time. When you use the 
keyboard, avoid keeping your palms on the palm 
rest for a prolonged period of time.
Your computer generates some heat during 
normal operation. The amount of heat depends on 
the amount of system activity and the battery 
charge level. Extended contact with your body, 
even through clothing, could cause discomfort or 
even a skin burn. Periodically take breaks from 
using the keyboard by lifting your hands from the 
palm rest; and be careful not to use the keyboard 
for any extended length of time.
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When the AC adapter of your computer is 
connected to an electrical outlet, it generates heat. 
Do not place the adapter in contact with any part 
of your body while using it. Never use the AC 
adapter to warm your body. Extended contact 
with your body, even through clothing, may cause 
a skin burn.
Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a 
keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, 
or communication lines, so that they cannot be 
walked on, tripped over, pinched by your 
computer or other objects, or in any way subjected 
to treatment that could disturb the operation of 
your computer. Applying strong force to the 
cables may damage or break them.
Read This First
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