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... 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 1.1 Front view of the chassis 2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis 3 1.3 Connecting your computer 6 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions 8 1.5 5.1 Audio configuration instructions 9 1.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets 10 1.7 How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only 10 1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only 11 1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only 11 1.10 Power Control Switch (selected models only 14 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System 19 2.1 OneKey Recovery 20 2.2 Driver and Application Installation...
... 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 1.1 Front view of the chassis 2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis 3 1.3 Connecting your computer 6 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions 8 1.5 5.1 Audio configuration instructions 9 1.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets 10 1.7 How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only 10 1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only 11 1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only 11 1.10 Power Control Switch (selected models only 14 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System 19 2.1 OneKey Recovery 20 2.2 Driver and Application Installation...
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1.1 Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Power button Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator Power control switch (selected models only) Memory card readers (selected models only) USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Hot plug HDD port (selected models only) Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 2 User Guide
1.1 Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Power button Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator Power control switch (selected models only) Memory card readers (selected models only) USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Hot plug HDD port (selected models only) Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 2 User Guide
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IdeaCentre K410 Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (some models are equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) 4 User Guide
IdeaCentre K410 Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (some models are equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) 4 User Guide
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...tuner card. Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector. DisplayPort connector (optional) Used to attach a device that use a VGA monitor connector. DVI connector Used to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on...
...tuner card. Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector. DisplayPort connector (optional) Used to attach a device that use a VGA monitor connector. DVI connector Used to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on...
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... click the configure button to configure advanced settings. Select a playback device from audio channels in Connector Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Sound configuration is as follows: 1. Follow the instructions to configure it. 3. 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following the prompts. 8 User Guide Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box...
... click the configure button to configure advanced settings. Select a playback device from audio channels in Connector Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Sound configuration is as follows: 1. Follow the instructions to configure it. 3. 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following the prompts. 8 User Guide Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box...
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... with the speaker setup by following as prompted. 4. Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink Mic-in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box to 5.1 surround.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system...
... with the speaker setup by following as prompted. 4. Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink Mic-in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box to 5.1 surround.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system...
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... Lenovo Rescue System open. 1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only) • Unpack Hot-swappable hard disk USB adapter USB cable You may back up the data on this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. You may plug the hot-swappable hard disk conveniently while the computer system using it remains in operation, but will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured...
... Lenovo Rescue System open. 1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only) • Unpack Hot-swappable hard disk USB adapter USB cable You may back up the data on this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. You may plug the hot-swappable hard disk conveniently while the computer system using it remains in operation, but will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured...
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... want to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. If you do this program will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the computer to factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey...
... want to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. If you do this program will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will be lost, but the content and format of the other partitions of the computer to factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey...
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... instructions: By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to a previously backed up relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will prompt you to restore your Lenovo hardware. 20 User Guide Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning...
... instructions: By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to a previously backed up relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will prompt you to restore your Lenovo hardware. 20 User Guide Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning...
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.... After starting the operating system. The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed. 2.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 2.3.1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 2.3.2 Network Settings Depending on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has...
.... After starting the operating system. The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed. 2.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 2.3.1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 2.3.2 Network Settings Depending on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has...
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... restore to back up your computer and will guide you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. If you to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly. 2.4 System Backup This backs up your system partition by following the prompts. 2.5 System Recovery Reboot your system from this image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. These recovery discs are used...
... restore to back up your computer and will guide you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. If you to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly. 2.4 System Backup This backs up your system partition by following the prompts. 2.5 System Recovery Reboot your system from this image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. These recovery discs are used...
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... set 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 device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card. if so, plug...
... set 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 device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card. if so, plug...
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... the Windows volume control - User Guide 25 Move any headphones from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that the headphone cable is not muted. 3.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Problem: Ripple on screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up...
... the Windows volume control - User Guide 25 Move any headphones from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that the headphone cable is not muted. 3.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to the computer's side-panel headphone connector. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Problem: Ripple on screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up...
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... the resource manager of the CD/DVD for defects. 26 User Guide Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. Perform the instructions displayed to determine if there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Check to uninstall the software. 3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with...
... the resource manager of the CD/DVD for defects. 26 User Guide Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. Perform the instructions displayed to determine if there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Check to uninstall the software. 3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with...
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... displays, and follow the instructions included with the product. Keep all surfaces clean and free of the monitor or inside the computer. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (preferably purified or distilled water) and cotton swabs. TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set...
... displays, and follow the instructions included with the product. Keep all surfaces clean and free of the monitor or inside the computer. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (preferably purified or distilled water) and cotton swabs. TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set...
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... well as parts. The description of all parts. It is intended to replace cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts without a TV-Tuner card. This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading...
... well as parts. The description of all parts. It is intended to replace cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts without a TV-Tuner card. This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading...
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4.1 Locations 4.1.1 Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. 1 2 3 4 6 5 Optical disk drive Graphics card System fan Hard disk drive System board Power supply User Guide 33
4.1 Locations 4.1.1 Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. 1 2 3 4 6 5 Optical disk drive Graphics card System fan Hard disk drive System board Power supply User Guide 33
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Front panel connector Front USB connector Serial (COM2) connector Front audio connector System fan header Front USB connector Mode switch connector Battery PCI express X 1 adapter slots (2) Lenovo K410 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12V power connector Microprocessor fan header Thermal sensor header Battery 12 11 10 Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots (2) Power connector SATA connectors (3) User Guide 35
Front panel connector Front USB connector Serial (COM2) connector Front audio connector System fan header Front USB connector Mode switch connector Battery PCI express X 1 adapter slots (2) Lenovo K410 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12V power connector Microprocessor fan header Thermal sensor header Battery 12 11 10 Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots (2) Power connector SATA connectors (3) User Guide 35
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... with the disassembly procedure, make sure that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. User Guide 37 Mini PCI-E slot eSATA connector SSD power connector (Optional) SATA connectors (4) Front panel connector Mode switch connector ROM socket Front USB header Front audio connector System fan header Power connector Power fan header LPC debug connector Serial (COM2) connector SPI debug connector Front USB connector (2) Clear CMOS jumper PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) PCI express X 16 adapter slot 4.2 Replacing hardware Attention: Do...
... with the disassembly procedure, make sure that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. User Guide 37 Mini PCI-E slot eSATA connector SSD power connector (Optional) SATA connectors (4) Front panel connector Mode switch connector ROM socket Front USB header Front audio connector System fan header Power connector Power fan header LPC debug connector Serial (COM2) connector SPI debug connector Front USB connector (2) Clear CMOS jumper PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) PCI express X 16 adapter slot 4.2 Replacing hardware Attention: Do...
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... Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the powermanagement features of your computer, you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to : http://www.energystar.gov. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Hibernate...
... Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the powermanagement features of your computer, you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to : http://www.energystar.gov. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Hibernate...
