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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 K415 Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors (USB ports 4 to 6) 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) User Guide 5
IdeaCentre K415 Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors (USB ports 4 to 6) 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) User Guide 5
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... of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the connectors described in connector Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. These computers control voltage automatically. • If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 115 230 1.3.2 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone Audio line-in this connector to attach headphones to...
... of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the connectors described in connector Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. These computers control voltage automatically. • If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 115 230 1.3.2 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone Audio line-in this connector to attach headphones to...
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... (optional) Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that requires a USB connection. USB connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network. Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer 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. VGA connector Used to attach a VGA...
... (optional) Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that requires a USB connection. USB connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network. Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer 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. VGA connector Used to attach a VGA...
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...: S/PDIF out connector Center / Low frequency output connector Surround out connector Microphone input Connector Audio line-out Connector Audio line-in Connector Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Sound configuration is as follows: 1. Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box. 2. 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following the prompts. 8 User Guide
...: S/PDIF out connector Center / Low frequency output connector Surround out connector Microphone input Connector Audio line-out Connector Audio line-in Connector Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Sound configuration is as follows: 1. Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box. 2. 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following the prompts. 8 User Guide
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...: 1. User Guide 9 Use the following guides when connecting to proceed with the speaker setup by following as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink...
...: 1. User Guide 9 Use the following guides when connecting to proceed with the speaker setup by following as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink...
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.... • You can restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will result in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C: partition. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 19 Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this , all of...
.... • You can restore the C: drive of the hard disk drive will result in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C: partition. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 19 Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this , all of...
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... used by the rescue system are saved in any losses arising therefrom in the service partition. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the C: drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press Next to start the operating system. 2.2 Driver and Application Installation...
... used by the rescue system are saved in any losses arising therefrom in the service partition. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the C: drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press Next to start the operating system. 2.2 Driver and Application Installation...
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... 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. User Guide 21 Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to internet. Do not install software which is already installed on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. Make...
... 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. User Guide 21 Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to internet. Do not install software which is already installed on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. Make...
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... recovery disc from the current system. Set a password when you to create recovery discs. 22 User Guide In case of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. You can restore your computer and will guide you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. If you through the entire restoration process. After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to an image file. 2. If you select "LAN connection" configure...
... recovery disc from the current system. Set a password when you to create recovery discs. 22 User Guide In case of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. You can restore your computer and will guide you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. If you through the entire restoration process. After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to an image file. 2. If you select "LAN connection" configure...
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...; Select a screen saver • Select colors and appearance options for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Display Settings options 24 User Guide Check to change the display property settings. if so, plug the power cord securely into the monitor. 3. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
...; Select a screen saver • Select colors and appearance options for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Display Settings options 24 User Guide Check to change the display property settings. if so, plug the power cord securely into the monitor. 3. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
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... problem resolution: 1. User Guide 25 Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are unable exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. 3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones. Troubleshooting...
... problem resolution: 1. User Guide 25 Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are unable exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. 3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones. Troubleshooting...
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... came with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is harmful to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the drive. Back up all documents and system settings related to confirm that was shipped with a known good CD/DVD such as one that this type of the operating system. If not, restart your computer to the program before removing it with...
... came with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is harmful to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the drive. Back up all documents and system settings related to confirm that was shipped with a known good CD/DVD such as one that this type of the operating system. If not, restart your computer to the program before removing it with...
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... are general methods for cleaning the components: • You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse. • You can watch Teletext programming. 3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of grease stains. 28 User Guide
... are general methods for cleaning the components: • You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse. • You can watch Teletext programming. 3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of grease stains. 28 User Guide
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... replace cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts without a TV-Tuner card. This guide does not include procedures for step-by-step procedures. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Overview This guide is expected that was included with a TV-Tuner card, and therefore does not apply to models without the need for the replacement...
... replace cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts without a TV-Tuner card. This guide does not include procedures for step-by-step procedures. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Overview This guide is expected that was included with a TV-Tuner card, and therefore does not apply to models without the need for the replacement...
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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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... to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. 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 not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety...
... to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. 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 not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety...
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... Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Hibernate: Never To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. By using...
... Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Hibernate: Never To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. By using...
