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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...
... 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...
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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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...open. To learn more about this model of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. Connecting to the Internet To connect to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the wireless network: 1. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the manufacturer. IPSs... and some hardware. Consult your ISP for offerings available in wireless LAN antenna to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. After entering Windows, press this key to access your computer to run on this program, repeatedly press and release the ...
...open. To learn more about this model of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. Connecting to the Internet To connect to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the wireless network: 1. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the manufacturer. IPSs... and some hardware. Consult your ISP for offerings available in wireless LAN antenna to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. After entering Windows, press this key to access your computer to run on this program, repeatedly press and release the ...
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User Guide 11 For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly. Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar Shutting down the computer Switching between you and Microsoft.
User Guide 11 For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly. Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar Shutting down the computer Switching between you and Microsoft.
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... Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the Start Screen, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Swipe in the next app. 12 User Guide To switch from the desktop to the top right or bottom right...click Settings.) 2. Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the top left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed...
... Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the Start Screen, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Swipe in the next app. 12 User Guide To switch from the desktop to the top right or bottom right...click Settings.) 2. Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the top left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed...
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...cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom left corner of the screen. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the screen. • Move the cursor to explore. When the ...of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to the top edge of the... screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the mouse to the top left corner of...
...cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom left corner of the screen. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the screen. • Move the cursor to explore. When the ...of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to the top edge of the... screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the mouse to the top left corner of...
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Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers...
Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers...
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...peripheral device does not work, ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on the LCD. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Check that the device is displayed on the screen, write down the exact message. Setting display background.... If not, press the LCD On/Off button to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the...
...peripheral device does not work, ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on the LCD. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Check that the device is displayed on the screen, write down the exact message. Setting display background.... If not, press the LCD On/Off button to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the...
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... other computers that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Move any of the following devices are connected to see if any interfering devices away from the speakers is not... muted. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones. sound from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Check to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. ensure that the volume is...
... other computers that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Move any of the following devices are connected to see if any interfering devices away from the speakers is not... muted. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones. sound from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Check to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. ensure that the volume is...
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... Panel, choose Programs → Programs and Features. 5. This is harmful to the program before removing it directly to properly uninstall programs: 1. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. Back up all...
... Panel, choose Programs → Programs and Features. 5. This is harmful to the program before removing it directly to properly uninstall programs: 1. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. Back up all...
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... the drive. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to occupy some hard disk space. If not, restart your computer to the calculations in Windows can be obtained. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the decimal system as indicated by the system, is still no ...icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to determine if there is...
... the drive. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to occupy some hard disk space. If not, restart your computer to the calculations in Windows can be obtained. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the decimal system as indicated by the system, is still no ...icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to determine if there is...
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..., you want to explore. 24 User Guide When you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog, your computer. Windows Help and Support If you can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following information as calculated using this computer model only support the... channel list. When you want to digital, your TV signal from digital to analog before you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can watch Teletext programming. The drivers for analog TV is deleted. b. The capacity of the hard disk as it ...
..., you want to explore. 24 User Guide When you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog, your computer. Windows Help and Support If you can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following information as calculated using this computer model only support the... channel list. When you want to digital, your TV signal from digital to analog before you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can watch Teletext programming. The drivers for analog TV is deleted. b. The capacity of the hard disk as it ...
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... BIOS setup utility? If you need to change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don... after turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. When do I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer is the UEFI mode.
... BIOS setup utility? If you need to change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don... after turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. When do I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer is the UEFI mode.
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Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Opteron, AMD ... User Guide and/or other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names referred to herein or in the United States, other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Lenovo in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of companies. Intel Inside is included. All rights reserved.
Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Opteron, AMD ... User Guide and/or other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names referred to herein or in the United States, other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Lenovo in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of companies. Intel Inside is included. All rights reserved.
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... User Guide 43 The following power-management features to potential financial sayings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of manufacture. Lenovo is a joint program of Energy aimed at the time of greenhouse gas emissions. For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings ...for computers at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR...
... User Guide 43 The following power-management features to potential financial sayings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of manufacture. Lenovo is a joint program of Energy aimed at the time of greenhouse gas emissions. For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings ...for computers at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR...
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... products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. Press F10 to confirm. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your Windows Help and Support information system. Note: When ErP compliance mode is in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. To awaken your computer from a Sleep...
... products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. Press F10 to confirm. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your Windows Help and Support information system. Note: When ErP compliance mode is in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. To awaken your computer from a Sleep...