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Reading and understanding this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note: Pay attention to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS ...
Reading and understanding this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note: Pay attention to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS ...
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Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware 1 Front view of the computer 2 Left and right views of the computer 3 Rear view of the computer 4 Installing the computer stand 5 Computer stand 6 Connecting your computer 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 ...
Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware 1 Front view of the computer 2 Left and right views of the computer 3 Rear view of the computer 4 Installing the computer stand 5 Computer stand 6 Connecting your computer 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 ...
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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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Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer model and configuration. User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer model and configuration. User Guide 1
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Front view of the Built-in IR receiver (Only functional on models equipped with a IR receiver module) Attention: The effective range of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents 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 Built-in IR receiver (Only functional on models equipped with a IR receiver module) Attention: The effective range of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents 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
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User Guide 3 Left and right views of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 USB connector Microphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive eject button Headphone connector USB connector Power button Optical drive Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
User Guide 3 Left and right views of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 USB connector Microphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive eject button Headphone connector USB connector Power button Optical drive Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
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Rear view of the computer 9 8 1 2 3 4 56 7 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Power connector USB connector HDMI-out connector (selected models only) Air vents TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Ethernet connector USB connector Security cable slot 4 User Guide
Rear view of the computer 9 8 1 2 3 4 56 7 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Power connector USB connector HDMI-out connector (selected models only) Air vents TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Ethernet connector USB connector Security cable slot 4 User Guide
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Pull the hand screw ring up the stand base with the hand screw. 3 4. Press down the hand screw ring. Raise the stand holder. 2. Line up , then secure the stand base to the stand holder with the mounting holes in the stand holder, then push the stand base into position. 2 1 3. User Guide 5 Installing the computer stand 1.
Pull the hand screw ring up the stand base with the hand screw. 3 4. Press down the hand screw ring. Raise the stand holder. 2. Line up , then secure the stand base to the stand holder with the mounting holes in the stand holder, then push the stand base into position. 2 1 3. User Guide 5 Installing the computer stand 1.
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Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 25° backward. 6 User Guide
Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 25° backward. 6 User Guide
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Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. Note: If your display or TV. Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Connects to an external antenna to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this connector to attach a device that ...
Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. Note: If your display or TV. Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Connects to an external antenna to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this connector to attach a device that ...
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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide 9 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer.
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide 9 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer.
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...can use the built-in your wireless home network. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on this... separately) to the top right or bottom right corner of your computer, and then connect the other devices. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. Contact your ISP for detailed setup instructions. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Test...
...can use the built-in your wireless home network. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on this... separately) to the top right or bottom right corner of your computer, and then connect the other devices. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. Contact your ISP for detailed setup instructions. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Test...
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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. 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. User Guide 11 For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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. 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. User Guide 11 For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the bottom left corner, then click to an app you were just using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Select Power → Shutdown. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + ...
The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the bottom left corner, then click to an app you were just using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Select Power → Shutdown. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + ...
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Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs. To open the menu, do one of the following : • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press the Windows key + F1. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the mouse to open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of ...
Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs. To open the menu, do one of the following : • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press the Windows key + F1. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the mouse to open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of ...
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Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 15 If you must format the C: partition in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you do this, all of the existing data on drive C: will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will result in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C: partition. Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery ...
Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 15 If you must format the C: partition in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you do this, all of the existing data on drive C: will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will result in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C: partition. Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery ...
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... install the operating system, then press Next to back up state. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. Please wait during the recovery process. 4. To prevent loss of the data on -screen instructions to select the... the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will not be sure to start the operating system. 16 User Guide
... install the operating system, then press Next to back up state. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. Please wait during the recovery process. 4. To prevent loss of the data on -screen instructions to select the... the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will not be sure to start the operating system. 16 User Guide
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...Installation in the rescue system provides a way for the user to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. User Guide 17 Click OK to conveniently reinstall all the drivers and software manually... following the prompts. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. Notes: 1. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically ...
...Installation in the rescue system provides a way for the user to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. User Guide 17 Click OK to conveniently reinstall all the drivers and software manually... following the prompts. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. Notes: 1. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically ...
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It does not apply to machines which have a TV tuner card. Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines that do not have the TV tuner card. User Guide 19
It does not apply to machines which have a TV tuner card. Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines that do not have the TV tuner card. User Guide 19