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Instructions for using computer Chapter hardware This chapter is organized under the following topics: Front view of the chassis (Instruction for the use ÿ of buttons and functional keys on the front panel of the chassis) Rear view of the chassis (Instruction for the ÿ...
1.1 Front View of the Chassis Instructions for the use of buttons and functional keys that are located at the front of the computer. F-1 Top Mounted Buttons: Including power switch. [1-2] User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 2 [1-1] Power switch: Press this button to turn the computer on or off, or, if the Power Option in...
D-1 Memory card reader Connector: Able to read/write data from XD, CFI, II MD, MS, PRO, DUO, PRO DUO, SD, MINI, HC, MINIHC, MMS, RS, PLUS, Mobile memory cards. D-2 USB Connectors: To connect USB devices. D-3 Microphone Connector: To connect the microphone and pass the microphone audio input to the computer.
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Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis: ——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer. ———— PS/2 Mouse Connector: To connect a mouse having a PS/2 connector. —— PS/2 Keyboard Connector: To connect a keyboard having a PS/2 connector.
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——— Chassis Side Lock: After installing the side panel of the chassis, push the lock upward to lock the side panel in place. To remove the side panel, depress the lock first. ——— Audio Line-in Connector: To connect audio input to the computer. —...
1.3 Speaker (some models equipped with Speaker) [Y-1] [Y-2] Side elevation Y-1 Volume Adjusting Knob Y-2 Bass Adjusting Knob Y-3 Connect to computer Audio-out User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 6 [Y-6] [Y-4] [Y-3] [Y-5] Back elevation Y-4 Speaker Power Switch Y-5 Speaker DC IN Y-6 Primary and secondary speaker cables...
1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation C-1 Monitor power cord C-3 Speaker audio signal cable 1. Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you purchased is not equipped with an external graphics card. 2.
[B-1] — Press this key under Windows system to launch the IE. [B-2] — LVT key, available for models with the “System rescue” feature. Press this key to launch “System rescue” when the “LENOVO” screen appears during booting. User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 8...
Lenovo Computer Rescue Chapter System Operation Instruction The following topics will be introduced in this chapter: Installing Drivers and Software ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ File Management ÿ OneKey Antivirus ÿ You can recover drive C of the computer to factory status or the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery.
The system restarts. After the system is restarted, the installation process goes on until completion. Method 2: Manual Installation Launch In the Windows system, launch Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Drivers & User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 10 2007.11.30 5:56:45 PM...
Application Installation. In the main interface of software, install all the drivers and software automatically, or install some of them selectively. In the software list, check the software to be installed. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the computer. Note: In order to use all software shipped with the computer properly, the tool software pctype must be installed.
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If Windows operating system is not installed in your computer before delivery, the OneKey Recovery function works in the following way: Create Base Without factory backup, the Backup Lenovo “OneKey Recovery” enables you to back up all data of the current system partition manually after installing the operating system and common software.
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Recover This operation recovers the Base computer system partition Backup (drive C) to the state of base backup. Instant This operation recovers the Recovery system partition (drive C) of the computer to the state which exists when the user performs the previous “Instant Backup”...
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Detailed operation procedure (example: Recovering Factory Backup): Recover Factory Backup 1. Power on the computer. When the screen displays the “Lenovo” picture initially, press the “LVT” key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, where you can select OneKey Recovery.
Click the key-shape icon on the upper right side of the main interface to configure the password. To ensure authentication of the user ID who is copying the files, the Lenovo file management function enables you to configure a protection password - the user is unable to access the files in your hard disk drive partitions without passing the...
Launch Power on the computer. When the “Lenovo” picture appears on the screen initially, press the “LVT” key to launch Rescue System. Then select OneKey Antivirus. Scan and kill viruses Select Full Scan or System Scan to scan the disks.
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scanning. Scan and kill viruses — results of scan The software will report the results of scan upon completion of virus scanning and killing, and will list all viruses killed and quarantined. Scan and kill viruses — quarantined zone Click View quarantine to display the files which are infected with viruses and quarantined.
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First, make a flash disk for purpose of OneKey Antivirus in the Windows system. Connect the flash disk to the USB connector, and click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Download USB update package. Note: Connect to the Internet before making the OneKey Antivirus flash disk.
It also supports disc duplication. Starting the burner software 1. Select Programs → Lenovo → Power2Go → Power2Go from the Start menu to launch the burner program. 2. Choose a task for the burner from the task list. Then start the burner to record files.
Add files icon to add music into the music list. Click the Burn icon to start burning the disc. Burning video/photo discs 1. You can also burn movies into CD/DVD. From the Disc Type, choose the medium to burn, then click OK. 2.
Source UPnP Zoom and Plan Stop Play Pause Fast Reverse Speed Menu Fast Forward Click the “?” icon to obtain more information about WinDVD. 3.3 PC-cillin If the PC cillin antivirus software is installed on your computer, operate according to the following instructions.
3.4 Lenovo Healthcare Software Lenovo Healthcare Software is a smart software platform that helps parents to guide their children to use computer correctly, thus to protect and promote healthy growth of their children.
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• Helps the child keep a proper sitting posture while operating a computer. In a word, the Lenovo Healthcare Software protects the healthy growth of children’s spines and vision (the use of Lenovo Bright Eye camera is required before such functions are available).
3) Confi rm the Devices → Vimicro USB 2.0 UVC PC Camera has been checked. Now, an image, which is caught by Lenovo Bright Eye camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjusting the position and pitching angle of the camera to make the whole face display in the video capture window.
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brightness according to each level of ambient brightness. 4. For each level of the ambient brightness, the recommended display brightness is selected by default. Please adjust your display brightness to a comfortable level. 5. After the brightness setting is completed, the display brightness will be automatically changed according to the current level of ambient brightness.
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4.1 Restoring the system The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Notes: •...
3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process. 4.3 Checking for, and correcting disk errors To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following: 1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.
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Do not do any of the following: • Allow water to enter the computer • Use a heavily dampened cloth • Do not spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside of computer. Daily attention should be given to LCD monitors. Use a dry cloth daily to brush dust from the monitor and keyboard.
Troubleshooting and Confirming Chapter Setup This chapter contains information on the following topics: Troubleshooting display problems ÿ Troubleshooting audio problems ÿ Troubleshooting software problems ÿ Troubleshooting problems with optical drives ÿ and hard disks The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV card.
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems Problem: When you connect the headphones to the front audio output connector, the speakers connected to the back audio output connector are silenced.
3. Check that the volume of each sound channel is set to an audible level; if not adjust the volume to the appropriate level. 4. If the problem persists, re-install the driver for the audio card by clicking in succession Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Drivers and Software Installation. 5.3 Troubleshooting software problems Problem: You are unable exit a running problem normally.
1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system. If not, restart your computer. If there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Otherwise, continue with the next step of this procedure.