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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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... (selected models only) or wired network that connects your wireless home network. Contact your ISP for detailed setup instructions. After entering Windows, press this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on your country. F2 -- To learn more about this...the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Connecting to the Internet To connect to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. Your computer is designed to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the top...
... (selected models only) or wired network that connects your wireless home network. Contact your ISP for detailed setup instructions. After entering Windows, press this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on your country. F2 -- To learn more about this...the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Connecting to the Internet To connect to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. Your computer is designed to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the top...
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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. 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.
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... many basic tasks. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Switching between apps: Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left... corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . To display the charms, do one of the following : • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. • If you are using...
... many basic tasks. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Switching between apps: Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left... corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . To display the charms, do one of the following : • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. • If you are using...
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... way to open other system programs. To open the menu, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to explore. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to the bottom left corner of the screen. To open the menu.... • Press the Windows key + X. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the top left corner of the screen. You can also get online help and support...
... way to open other system programs. To open the menu, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to explore. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to the bottom left corner of the screen. To open the menu.... • Press the Windows key + X. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the top left corner of the screen. You can also get online help and support...
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...the drivers and application installation process will restart. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. Follow the on the computer until it has completed. Click... OK to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application ...
...the drivers and application installation process will restart. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. Follow the on the computer until it has completed. Click... OK to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application ...
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... on the LCD. From here, select the appropriate options to: • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over... then select Screen resolution from the pop-up menu to change the display property settings. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a ...
... on the LCD. From here, select the appropriate options to: • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over... then select Screen resolution from the pop-up menu to change the display property settings. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a ...
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... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. sound from the headphone connector - Move any headphones from the speakers is... are located less than one meter from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers. User Guide 21 Check to eliminate distortion...
... the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. sound from the headphone connector - Move any headphones from the speakers is... are located less than one meter from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers. User Guide 21 Check to eliminate distortion...
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... its own uninstaller, then select Apps → Control Panel from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This is harmful to uninstall the software. 22 User Guide Perform the instructions displayed to...
... its own uninstaller, then select Apps → Control Panel from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This is harmful to uninstall the software. 22 User Guide Perform the instructions displayed to...
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... is expressed in the binary system as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity. The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example: The nominal capacity of the hard disk shown in the system can be read... as 1000 bytes. Further Technical Explanation: The nominal capacity of the operating system. Check the specifications that this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. If the CD/DVD cannot be : 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37G.
... is expressed in the binary system as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity. The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example: The nominal capacity of the hard disk shown in the system can be read... as 1000 bytes. Further Technical Explanation: The nominal capacity of the operating system. Check the specifications that this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. If the CD/DVD cannot be : 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37G.
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...slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to watch Teletext programming. Windows Help and Support If you want to explore. 24 User Guide The drivers for ...troubleshooting Windows Record the following : • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following information as calculated using this...
...slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to watch Teletext programming. Windows Help and Support If you want to explore. 24 User Guide The drivers for ...troubleshooting Windows Record the following : • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following information as calculated using this...
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.... Shut down the computer. 2. If you need to change the boot mode? How can I start the BIOS setup utility? 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...'t change the boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu. How can I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on your...
.... Shut down the computer. 2. If you need to change the boot mode? How can I start the BIOS setup utility? 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...'t change the boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu. How can I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on your...
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...Opteron, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, Catalyst, Cool 'n' Quiet, CrossFire, PowerPlay, Radeon, and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. The actual configuration of companies. All rights reserved. Names or marks of certain ... in other countries. and/or other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group...
...Opteron, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, Catalyst, Cool 'n' Quiet, CrossFire, PowerPlay, Radeon, and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. The actual configuration of companies. All rights reserved. Names or marks of certain ... in other countries. and/or other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group...
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...minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Department of greenhouse gas emissions. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Hibernate: Never User Guide 43 For more ...information about ENERGY STAR, go to http://www.lenovo.com. • 10102/4773 • 10103/4751 • 10104/6595 • 10105/6596 ...
...minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Department of greenhouse gas emissions. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Hibernate: Never User Guide 43 For more ...information about ENERGY STAR, go to http://www.lenovo.com. • 10102/4773 • 10103/4751 • 10104/6595 • 10105/6596 ...
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... pressing the power switch. 44 User Guide To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on the computer to your Windows Help and Support information system.
... pressing the power switch. 44 User Guide To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on the computer to your Windows Help and Support information system.