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... 3 1.3 Rear view of the computer 4 1.4 TV button instructions (selected models only 5 1.5 Computer stand 6 1.6 Connecting your computer 7 1.7 Important information about using the computer 8 1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Chapter 2 Touch screen user instruction 11 2.1 Touch Screen Calibration 12 2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen 12 2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 20 Chapter 3 Using the Onekey TV (selected models only)..... 23 3.1 Guide to the remote control (selected models only 25 3.2 Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model...
... 3 1.3 Rear view of the computer 4 1.4 TV button instructions (selected models only 5 1.5 Computer stand 6 1.6 Connecting your computer 7 1.7 Important information about using the computer 8 1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Chapter 2 Touch screen user instruction 11 2.1 Touch Screen Calibration 12 2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen 12 2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 20 Chapter 3 Using the Onekey TV (selected models only)..... 23 3.1 Guide to the remote control (selected models only 25 3.2 Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model...
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Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Built-in microphone area Built-in IR Emitter(do not block) (selected models only) Bluetooth status indicator TV indicator Volume up Brightness up PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in IR Emitter is 10 feet (3m). 2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the Built-in switch Camera Hard Disk Drive Indicator WIFI status indicator Volume down Brightness down Novo Vision button Monitor On/Off 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 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Built-in microphone area Built-in IR Emitter(do not block) (selected models only) Bluetooth status indicator TV indicator Volume up Brightness up PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in IR Emitter is 10 feet (3m). 2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the Built-in switch Camera Hard Disk Drive Indicator WIFI status indicator Volume down Brightness down Novo Vision button Monitor On/Off Attention: The effective range of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer.
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...or TV. Connects to the HDMI connector on your video device. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Connects to an external antenna to an Ethernet-type local area network. User Guide 7 1.6 Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.6.1 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV...
...or TV. Connects to the HDMI connector on your video device. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Connects to an external antenna to an Ethernet-type local area network. User Guide 7 1.6 Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.6.1 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV...
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... the touch screen, touch it , start the calibration program. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 3. This is as follows: 1. The touch screen uses a very low pressure movement recognition method, which only needs the finger to move lightly on the computer display lightly with finger, to be detected by clicking the mouse left button. 12 User Guide The procedure is similar to a touch-sensitive screen installed. With this...
... the touch screen, touch it , start the calibration program. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 3. This is as follows: 1. The touch screen uses a very low pressure movement recognition method, which only needs the finger to move lightly on the computer display lightly with finger, to be detected by clicking the mouse left button. 12 User Guide The procedure is similar to a touch-sensitive screen installed. With this...
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... main on and off . Select the picture mode. Change channels. Alternate the video between the main picture and subpicture. Alternate the audio between the main picture and subpicture. DVB-T model: Enter the password to directly access channels. Adjust the volume. Button Description Display and select the available video sources. Turn the TV on -screen menu. Display information on ATV models. 26 User Guide C.C. : Control the caption decoder. (ATSC) SUB...
... main on and off . Select the picture mode. Change channels. Alternate the video between the main picture and subpicture. Alternate the audio between the main picture and subpicture. DVB-T model: Enter the password to directly access channels. Adjust the volume. Button Description Display and select the available video sources. Turn the TV on -screen menu. Display information on ATV models. 26 User Guide C.C. : Control the caption decoder. (ATSC) SUB...
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... restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the computer 4 to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Ø System Setup 2 Ø System Backup Ø System Recovery Ø Create Recovery Disc...
... restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the computer 4 to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Ø System Setup 2 Ø System Backup Ø System Recovery Ø Create Recovery Disc...
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... service partition is an easy-to-use it to restore your computer to the system default or to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 36 User Guide You can see the following instructions. By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to start the operating system. 4.2 Driver...
... service partition is an easy-to-use it to restore your computer to the system default or to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 36 User Guide You can see the following instructions. By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to start the operating system. 4.2 Driver...
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... drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Follow the on the computer. 2. After starting the operating system. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select System Setup. 4.3.2 Network Settings Depending on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. 2. User Guide...
... drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Follow the on the computer. 2. After starting the operating system. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select System Setup. 4.3.2 Network Settings Depending on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. 2. User Guide...
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... can restore your system partition to an image file. These recovery discs are used to boot your computer into the system recovery environment. After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a recovery disc. 38 User Guide If you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management for Lenovo...
... can restore your system partition to an image file. These recovery discs are used to boot your computer into the system recovery environment. After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a recovery disc. 38 User Guide If you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management for Lenovo...
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... support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Display Settings options Problem: Ripple on the LCD. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on; Troubleshooting and problem...
... support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Display Settings options Problem: Ripple on the LCD. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the LCD screen has been turned on; Troubleshooting and problem...
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... treble controls to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted. 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver. • Disconnect any headphones from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are unable to install or...
... treble controls to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted. 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver. • Disconnect any headphones from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are unable to install or...
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... the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with the next step of this procedure. 3. Check to read a CD/DVD. If there is less than the nominal capacity. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to determine if there is capable of reading this type of the CD/DVD for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit. 42 User Guide If not...
... the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with the next step of this procedure. 3. Check to read a CD/DVD. If there is less than the nominal capacity. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to determine if there is capable of reading this type of the CD/DVD for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit. 42 User Guide If not...
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Chapter Hardware Replacement Guide 1 This chapter contains the following topics: 2 Ø Removing the computer cover Ø Installing a wall mount bracket adapter Ø Installing a B-CAS card Ø Replacing a memory module 3 Ø Replacing the optical drive Ø Replacing the hard disk drive Ø Replacing the keyboard and mouse 4 Ø Replacing the power cord 5 6 User Guide 45
Chapter Hardware Replacement Guide 1 This chapter contains the following topics: 2 Ø Removing the computer cover Ø Installing a wall mount bracket adapter Ø Installing a B-CAS card Ø Replacing a memory module 3 Ø Replacing the optical drive Ø Replacing the hard disk drive Ø Replacing the keyboard and mouse 4 Ø Replacing the power cord 5 6 User Guide 45
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... Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for step-by-step procedures. The description of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for all parts. It is intended to be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for parts ordering information. Note: Use only parts...
... Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for step-by-step procedures. The description of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for all parts. It is intended to be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for parts ordering information. Note: Use only parts...
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Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer. 3. 6.2 Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any other cables that are connected to the computer. Unplug all power and signal cables from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all power cords from scratching or other soft cloth to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Turn off the...
Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer. 3. 6.2 Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any other cables that are connected to the computer. Unplug all power and signal cables from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all power cords from scratching or other soft cloth to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. 2. Turn off the...
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... (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from its socket. Refer to the computer. Align then slide the computer cover back into the socket and push down the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to protect the touch screen from electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer cover. Align then insert the new memory module into position. 6.2.5 Replacing a memory module...
... (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from its socket. Refer to the computer. Align then slide the computer cover back into the socket and push down the operating system, and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to protect the touch screen from electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer cover. Align then insert the new memory module into position. 6.2.5 Replacing a memory module...
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... down the pin that are connected to the computer. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before replacing the optical drive. Disconnect all attached devices. 2. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer cover. To remove the optical drive: Note: It may be helpful to let it cool down the operating system, and turn off the...
... down the pin that are connected to the computer. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before replacing the optical drive. Disconnect all attached devices. 2. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Remove the computer cover. To remove the optical drive: Note: It may be helpful to let it cool down the operating system, and turn off the...
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... mouse will be replaced using the same method. 58 User Guide 6.2.8 Replacing the keyboard and the mouse Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the USB connector at : http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the keyboard: 1. Refer to the same connector. * The mouse can be connected to the Support...
... mouse will be replaced using the same method. 58 User Guide 6.2.8 Replacing the keyboard and the mouse Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the USB connector at : http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the keyboard: 1. Refer to the same connector. * The mouse can be connected to the Support...
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... manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The manuals included with your computer, or operate the product inappropriately. The content of Lenovo. None of the manuals included with your computer may be incorporated in the manuals included with your computer, and the content of the manual, at any language without additional notice. The software interface and function and hardware configuration described...
... manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The manuals included with your computer, or operate the product inappropriately. The content of Lenovo. None of the manuals included with your computer may be incorporated in the manuals included with your computer, and the content of the manual, at any language without additional notice. The software interface and function and hardware configuration described...
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... power settings: - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Microsoft Windows XP • Turn off monitor: After 15 minutes • Turn off hard disk drives: Never • System standby: After 20 minutes • System hibernates: Never Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan...
... power settings: - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Microsoft Windows XP • Turn off monitor: After 15 minutes • Turn off hard disk drives: Never • System standby: After 20 minutes • System hibernates: Never Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan...
