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... 2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis 4 1.3 Connecting your computer 5 1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only 11 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System 15 2.1 OneKey Recovery 16 2.2 Driver and Application Installation 16 2.3 System Setup 17 2.4 System Backup 18 2.5 System Recovery 18 2.6 Create Recovery Disc 18 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 19 3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System 20 3.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System 21 3.3 BackOn Track 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 25 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 26 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 27 4.3 Troubleshooting...
... 2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis 4 1.3 Connecting your computer 5 1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only 11 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System 15 2.1 OneKey Recovery 16 2.2 Driver and Application Installation 16 2.3 System Setup 17 2.4 System Backup 18 2.5 System Recovery 18 2.6 Create Recovery Disc 18 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 19 3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System 20 3.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System 21 3.3 BackOn Track 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 25 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 26 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 27 4.3 Troubleshooting...
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1 2 5 3 4 6 Power button USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive User Guide 3
1 2 5 3 4 6 Power button USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive User Guide 3
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1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector USB connectors (7) Ethernet connector 7.1 Audio connectors (6) On-board VGA connector (selected models only) HDMI port (2) 4 User Guide
1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector USB connectors (7) Ethernet connector 7.1 Audio connectors (6) On-board VGA connector (selected models only) HDMI port (2) 4 User Guide
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... USB connector). These computers control voltage automatically. • If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V. • If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to slide the switch if necessary. 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on the rear...
... USB connector). These computers control voltage automatically. • If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V. • If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to slide the switch if necessary. 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on the rear...
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... those devices. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. • If you have an adapter that supports the HDMI monitor installed. Connect the cable to the connector as shown. 6 User Guide Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the appropriate mouse connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector). 1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to use the connector on the computer. • If you have an HDMI monitor, your computer must have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the port...
... those devices. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the graphics adapter. • If you have an adapter that supports the HDMI monitor installed. Connect the cable to the connector as shown. 6 User Guide Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the appropriate mouse connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector). 1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to use the connector on the computer. • If you have an HDMI monitor, your computer must have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the port...
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... the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select a playback device from audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system: 1 2 4 3 5 6 Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Mic In Front Speaker Out Line In Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager...
... the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select a playback device from audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system: 1 2 4 3 5 6 Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Mic In Front Speaker Out Line In Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager...
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... . Only supported on your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 1.3.7 Connect any additional devices that requires a USB connection. User Guide 9 USB connector TV tuner connector Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. 1.3.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above steps as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in...
... . Only supported on your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 1.3.7 Connect any additional devices that requires a USB connection. User Guide 9 USB connector TV tuner connector Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. 1.3.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above steps as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in...
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... Card, Multi Media Card, Reduced Size Multi Media Card, Multi Media Card Plus, Multi Media Card Mobile, XD Micro Drive, Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II 1.3.10 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) LV T LV T LVT -- Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed.To learn more about this model of computer. (Selected models only) F2 -- In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured...
... Card, Multi Media Card, Reduced Size Multi Media Card, Multi Media Card Plus, Multi Media Card Mobile, XD Micro Drive, Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II 1.3.10 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) LV T LV T LVT -- Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed.To learn more about this model of computer. (Selected models only) F2 -- In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured...
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... Power Dial knob to the COOL position to COOL. In this mode. The numeric values may vary because each model is launched, a prompt dialog box will pop up indicating that consume a high proportion of the ODD. 14 User Guide To restore the previous COOL mode settings, exit other programs that your "COOL settings" have been changed. COOL mode COOL COOL The CPU runs...
... Power Dial knob to the COOL position to COOL. In this mode. The numeric values may vary because each model is launched, a prompt dialog box will pop up indicating that consume a high proportion of the ODD. 14 User Guide To restore the previous COOL mode settings, exit other programs that your "COOL settings" have been changed. COOL mode COOL COOL The CPU runs...
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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. User Guide 15 Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: 1 OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery 2 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. User Guide 15 Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: 1 OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery 2 Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this , all of...
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... system default or to -use it to restore your Lenovo hardware. 16 User Guide Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. 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. 2.2 Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation...
... system default or to -use it to restore your Lenovo hardware. 16 User Guide Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. 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. 2.2 Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation...
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... 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 -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 17 The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. The manual installation function can connect to internet. Click Install to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually...
... 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 -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 17 The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. The manual installation function can connect to internet. Click Install to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually...
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... the initial state (factory default settings). 2.6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from the current system. In case of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. Set a password when 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 partition to create recovery discs. 18 User Guide In the Windows system, click Start → All...
... the initial state (factory default settings). 2.6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from the current system. In case of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. Set a password when 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 partition to create recovery discs. 18 User Guide In the Windows system, click Start → All...
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...of the face in the selected path or just certain types of the face image verification. 3. The default setting has been pre-selected. Large backups are clearly visible and not covered. (The function that have changed since a specified date, or create a custom backup based...needs. You can be affected.) Wearing glasses may affect the accuracy of files. You can choose to your eyes are automatically spread across as many discs as you need. 3.3.1 Using BackOn Track Choose All Programs → Lenovo → FileBackup from the Start menu to a disc, hard drive, or other storage device...
...of the face in the selected path or just certain types of the face image verification. 3. The default setting has been pre-selected. Large backups are clearly visible and not covered. (The function that have changed since a specified date, or create a custom backup based...needs. You can be affected.) Wearing glasses may affect the accuracy of files. You can choose to your eyes are automatically spread across as many discs as you need. 3.3.1 Using BackOn Track Choose All Programs → Lenovo → FileBackup from the Start menu to a disc, hard drive, or other storage device...
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... you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is loose; This message may not apply 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 securely connected to the connector on ; Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. if not, press the Power button. 2.
... you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is loose; This message may not apply 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 securely connected to the connector on ; Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. if not, press the Power button. 2.
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..., bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver. • Disconnect any interfering devices away from the headphone connector - Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the speakers is not muted. sound from the integrated speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Select the...
..., bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver. • Disconnect any interfering devices away from the headphone connector - Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the speakers is not muted. sound from the integrated speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Select the...
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... the Start menu. 4. If the CD/DVD cannot be read , replace it . 2. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the resource manager of CD or DVD. 4. Confirm that this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during...
... the Start menu. 4. If the CD/DVD cannot be read , replace it . 2. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the resource manager of CD or DVD. 4. Confirm that this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during...
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... monitor and keyboard every day. Keep all surfaces clean and free of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is dry. 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. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning the components: • You can use a soft cloth to remove...
... monitor and keyboard every day. Keep all surfaces clean and free of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is dry. 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. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning the components: • You can use a soft cloth to remove...
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... for easy upgrade and maintenance 866-968-4465 WWW.LENOVO.COM So whatever your idea of the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 makes this PC ideal for easy access GET ENTERTAINED • HD graphics support • Integrated 7.1 channel digital surround sound1 • Optional TV Tuner1 • Power Control Switch with halo lighting effect - KEY SPECIFICATIONS •...
... for easy upgrade and maintenance 866-968-4465 WWW.LENOVO.COM So whatever your idea of the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 makes this PC ideal for easy access GET ENTERTAINED • HD graphics support • Integrated 7.1 channel digital surround sound1 • Optional TV Tuner1 • Power Control Switch with halo lighting effect - KEY SPECIFICATIONS •...
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... HDD configuration), 1TB/2TB 7200rpm (for dual HDD configuration) with optional TV Tuner - Matching keyboard and USB (optical) mouse 29.76 lb (13.5kg) 180x465x408mm (WxHxD) Lenovo Rescue System, Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System, Lenovo Eye Distance, WinDVD® 8.0, WinDVD® 8.0 (Blu-ray Disc™ support), McAfee®, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Power2Go 6.0 or Power2Go BD (Blu-ray Disc™ support), Backontrack 3.0 and Power Dial 2.0 *Software may be trademarks or service...
... HDD configuration), 1TB/2TB 7200rpm (for dual HDD configuration) with optional TV Tuner - Matching keyboard and USB (optical) mouse 29.76 lb (13.5kg) 180x465x408mm (WxHxD) Lenovo Rescue System, Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System, Lenovo Eye Distance, WinDVD® 8.0, WinDVD® 8.0 (Blu-ray Disc™ support), McAfee®, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Power2Go 6.0 or Power2Go BD (Blu-ray Disc™ support), Backontrack 3.0 and Power Dial 2.0 *Software may be trademarks or service...
