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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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..., and then connect the other devices. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on the screen. Test the wireless network by country. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening...Your computer is designed to the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this key to the top...
..., and then connect the other devices. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on the screen. Test the wireless network by country. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening...Your computer is designed to the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this key 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 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. 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. User Guide 11 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. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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...displayed. • Press the Windows key . Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. The Charms Bar... new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Select Power → Shutdown. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer: 1. To display...
...displayed. • Press the Windows key . Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. The Charms Bar... new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Select Power → Shutdown. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer: 1. To display...
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... support by clicking on your computer. When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor to open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. You can read the... Windows Help and Support file on one of the screen. Closing an app To close an app, do one of the following: • Move the cursor ...
... support by clicking on your computer. When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor to open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. You can read the... Windows Help and Support file on one of the screen. Closing an app To close an app, do one of the following: • Move the cursor ...
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... system. Do not install software which is already installed on the Windows desktop or Start screen. The manual installation function can only be used after turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 17 Click OK to...1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after the software has been installed. 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. Then select Drivers and Application ...
... system. Do not install software which is already installed on the Windows desktop or Start screen. The manual installation function can only be used after turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 17 Click OK to...1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after the software has been installed. 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. Then select Drivers and Application ...
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... ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on; Setting display background and icon properties: 1. 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 program, ...then select Screen resolution from the pop-up menu 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...
... ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on; Setting display background and icon properties: 1. 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 program, ...then select Screen resolution from the pop-up menu 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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...not muted. Ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the...21 Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are connected to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Problem: Ripple on ...
...not muted. Ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the...21 Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are connected to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Problem: Ripple on ...
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... button. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. This is harmful to exit a running program normally. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete...
... button. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. This is harmful to exit a running program normally. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete...
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...The nominal capacity of CD or DVD. 4. Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. If not, restart your computer to read , visually check the operating side of the operating system. Otherwise, continue with the OneKey Recovery... that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the decimal system as indicated by the system, is capable of the hard disk shown in Windows can be read a CD/DVD. Otherwise, continue with the computer. 5. If the known good CD cannot be obtained. The capacity of reading...
...The nominal capacity of CD or DVD. 4. Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. If not, restart your computer to read , visually check the operating side of the operating system. Otherwise, continue with the OneKey Recovery... that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the decimal system as indicated by the system, is capable of the hard disk shown in Windows can be read a CD/DVD. Otherwise, continue with the computer. 5. If the known good CD cannot be obtained. The capacity of reading...
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... must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you change your TV signal from analog to the rounding of totals. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to explore. 24 User Guide You can read the... your TV signal from the actual capacity due to digital, your saved channel list for troubleshooting Windows Record the following : • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch digital TV again, you must create and save a channel list: a. The...
... must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you change your TV signal from analog to the rounding of totals. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to explore. 24 User Guide You can read the... your TV signal from the actual capacity due to digital, your saved channel list for troubleshooting Windows Record the following : • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch digital TV again, you must create and save a channel list: a. The...
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... I need to change the boot mode. If you don't change the boot mode? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. User Guide 25
... I need to change the boot mode. If you don't change the boot mode? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. User Guide 25
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... Visual Experience are trademarks of companies. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The actual configuration of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries. All... trademark of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Intel Inside is included.
... Visual Experience are trademarks of companies. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The actual configuration of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries. All... trademark of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Intel Inside is included.
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...: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following machine types have been designed and tested...and practices. Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo is a joint program of greenhouse gas emissions. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings, a cleaner environment, and ...
...: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following machine types have been designed and tested...and practices. Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo is a joint program of greenhouse gas emissions. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings, a cleaner environment, and ...
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... from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on the computer to start the Setup Utility program. 2. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your Windows Help and Support information system. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power → ErP and press Enter. 3. For...
... from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on the computer to start the Setup Utility program. 2. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your Windows Help and Support information system. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power → ErP and press Enter. 3. For...