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... 7 Connecting the power cord 8 Important information about using the computer 9 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using Windows 8 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 12 The Charms Bar 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Switching between apps 12 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs 13 Windows Help and Support 13 Using the Rescue System 15 OneKey Recovery 16 Driver and Application Installation...
... 7 Connecting the power cord 8 Important information about using the computer 9 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using Windows 8 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 12 The Charms Bar 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Switching between apps 12 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs 13 Windows Help and Support 13 Using the Rescue System 15 OneKey Recovery 16 Driver and Application Installation...
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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 21 Troubleshooting Software Problems 22 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 24 Windows Help and Support 24 BIOS setup utility 25 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 26 Hardware Replacement Guide 27 Overview 28 Replacing hardware 31 Appendix 41 Declaration 41 Trademarks 42 Energy Star Statement 43 Enabling ErP compliance mode 44 ii Contents
Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 21 Troubleshooting Software Problems 22 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 24 Windows Help and Support 24 BIOS setup utility 25 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 26 Hardware Replacement Guide 27 Overview 28 Replacing hardware 31 Appendix 41 Declaration 41 Trademarks 42 Energy Star Statement 43 Enabling ErP compliance mode 44 ii Contents
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Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 12 10 3 45 Built-in microphone Hard disk drive indicator Monitor On/Off indicator Direction button Monitor On/Off button 6 7 8 9 Built-in camera Wi-Fi status indicator Menu button Direction button Built-in IR Emitter is 10 feet. 2 User Guide Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on models equipped with a IR receiver module) Attention: The effective range of the Built-in IR receiver (Only functional on the computer.
Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 12 10 3 45 Built-in microphone Hard disk drive indicator Monitor On/Off indicator Direction button Monitor On/Off button 6 7 8 9 Built-in camera Wi-Fi status indicator Menu button Direction button Built-in IR Emitter is 10 feet. 2 User Guide Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on models equipped with a IR receiver module) Attention: The effective range of the Built-in IR receiver (Only functional on the computer.
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.... Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Use this section. User Guide 7 Connects to an external...
.... Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Use this section. User Guide 7 Connects to an external...
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... an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to start other devices. In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you can use the built-in wireless LAN antenna to access your computer to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 10 User Guide F2 -- Test the wireless network by country. Contact your country. After entering Windows, press this model of the screen...
... an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to start other devices. In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you can use the built-in wireless LAN antenna to access your computer to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 10 User Guide F2 -- Test the wireless network by country. Contact your country. After entering Windows, press this model of the screen...
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... Management → Disk Management, you can use application. Restart the computer and start the restore. 3. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Detailed Operation Procedure 1. Note: System Recovery will not be deleted. To prevent loss of the data on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. Follow the on-screen instructions...
... Management → Disk Management, you can use application. Restart the computer and start the restore. 3. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Detailed Operation Procedure 1. Note: System Recovery will not be deleted. To prevent loss of the data on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... manual installation function can only be used after turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the operating system. Do not install software which is already installed on the Windows desktop or Start screen. Click OK to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the procedure, install...
... manual installation function can only be used after turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the operating system. Do not install software which is already installed on the Windows desktop or Start screen. Click OK to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the procedure, install...
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...-up menu. 2. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Problem: You need to change the appearance. 20 User Guide If not, press the LCD On/Off button to turn on the monitor. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ; From here, select the appropriate options to: • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for...
...-up menu. 2. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Problem: You need to change the appearance. 20 User Guide If not, press the LCD On/Off button to turn on the monitor. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ; From here, select the appropriate options to: • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for...
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... speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Problem: Ripple on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - User Guide 21 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound...
... speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Problem: Ripple on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - User Guide 21 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound...
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... need to uninstall the software. 22 User Guide If the program has its own uninstaller, then select Apps → Control Panel from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. If the program does not have its own uninstaller, run it . 2. Find the applicable program from the Search charm. 4. Perform the instructions displayed to install or uninstall a program. Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem...
... need to uninstall the software. 22 User Guide If the program has its own uninstaller, then select Apps → Control Panel from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. If the program does not have its own uninstaller, run it . 2. Find the applicable program from the Search charm. 4. Perform the instructions displayed to install or uninstall a program. Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem...
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... and save a new channel list. • You must create and save a channel list: a. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. The drivers for analog TV is deleted. When you want to explore. 24 User Guide The capacity of the hard disk as it...
... and save a new channel list. • You must create and save a channel list: a. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. The drivers for analog TV is deleted. When you want to explore. 24 User Guide The capacity of the hard disk as it...
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... I start the BIOS setup utility? User Guide 25 The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on your computer is the UEFI mode. How can I change the boot mode to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. To change the boot mode. BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. Shut down the computer. 2. When do I need to Legacy support. To start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode...
... I start the BIOS setup utility? User Guide 25 The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on your computer is the UEFI mode. How can I change the boot mode to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. To change the boot mode. BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. Shut down the computer. 2. When do I need to Legacy support. To start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode...
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... card installed. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Adapter • Keyboard, mouse (wired) Safety information for step-by Lenovo®. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. If you can be referred to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for all parts...
... card installed. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Adapter • Keyboard, mouse (wired) Safety information for step-by Lenovo®. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. If you can be referred to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for all parts...
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General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that was included with locating the various connectors. Removing the stand base Attention: Turn off the power to the computer. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all power cords from the computer. 3. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Refer to "Left and right...
General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that was included with locating the various connectors. Removing the stand base Attention: Turn off the power to the computer. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all power cords from the computer. 3. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Refer to "Left and right...
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... the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage. 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the holder then put it cool down before removing the cover. To release the stand base from electrical outlets. 3. Remove any other cables that you use...
... the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage. 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the holder then put it cool down before removing the cover. To release the stand base from electrical outlets. 3. Remove any other cables that you use...
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... power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Remove the foot cover. b. Replacing a memory module Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to place the computer face-down on the back of the computer, then slide it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices...
... power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Remove the foot cover. b. Replacing a memory module Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to place the computer face-down on the back of the computer, then slide it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices...
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... may be removed using the same procedure. 7. Lenovo recommends that are connected to protect the touch screen from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from scratches or other soft cloth to the computer. 6. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Refer to remove it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer...
... may be removed using the same procedure. 7. Lenovo recommends that are connected to protect the touch screen from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from scratches or other soft cloth to the computer. 6. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Refer to remove it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer...
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4. Remove the foot cover. Push the lock pins outward to "Removing the foot cover". 6. To install the new hard disk drive: a. Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins. User Guide 35 Push the hard disk drive bracket , then slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown. 1 1 7. b. Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position. 9. Refer to release the hard disk drive from the bracket. 8. Reattach the foot cover and stand base. Remove the stand base. Refer to "Removing the stand base". 5.
4. Remove the foot cover. Push the lock pins outward to "Removing the foot cover". 6. To install the new hard disk drive: a. Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins. User Guide 35 Push the hard disk drive bracket , then slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown. 1 1 7. b. Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position. 9. Refer to release the hard disk drive from the bracket. 8. Reattach the foot cover and stand base. Remove the stand base. Refer to "Removing the stand base". 5.
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... place the computer face-down before removing the cover. Remove the foot cover. Lenovo recommends that are connected to let it cool down on a soft flat surface for help with locating the various connectors. 4. Remove any other damage. 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait...
... place the computer face-down before removing the cover. Remove the foot cover. Lenovo recommends that are connected to let it cool down on a soft flat surface for help with locating the various connectors. 4. Remove any other damage. 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait...
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...://support.lenovo.com User Guide 41 You are made periodically to help you purchase.You are provided to the information herein; None of the manuals included with your computer may be incorporated in new editions of the publication.To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals...
...://support.lenovo.com User Guide 41 You are made periodically to help you purchase.You are provided to the information herein; None of the manuals included with your computer may be incorporated in new editions of the publication.To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals...