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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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...-- Connecting to the Internet To connect to access your computer, and then connect the other end to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the screen. Tap or click ... computer to the wireless network: 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your computer to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the top right or bottom right corner of computer. In addition to its own functions, the LVT...
...-- Connecting to the Internet To connect to access your computer, and then connect the other end to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the screen. Tap or click ... computer to the wireless network: 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your computer to other Windows compatible software, specially configured to the top right or bottom right corner of computer. In addition to its own functions, the LVT...
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For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly. 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. 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
For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly. 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. 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
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...new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Swipe in from the ...the top left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . Switching between apps: Swipe in from the Start Screen to the bottom left corner, then ...click to bring in from the Charms Bar. • Move the cursor to the Windows desktop, do one of the following : • Select Start from the right edge of the screen, then...
...new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Swipe in from the ...the top left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . Switching between apps: Swipe in from the Start Screen to the bottom left corner, then ...click to bring in from the Charms Bar. • Move the cursor to the Windows desktop, do one of the following : • Select Start from the right edge of the screen, then...
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... following: • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the two links listed under More to the... bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor...
... following: • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the two links listed under More to the... bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor...
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...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. Method 1: Automatic Installation... has been installed. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. User Guide 17 Notes: 1. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software...
...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. Method 1: Automatic Installation... has been installed. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the computer. 2. User Guide 17 Notes: 1. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software...
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... 2. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added...turned on; Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. From here, select the appropriate options to change the appearance. 20 User ...
... 2. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added...turned on; Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. From here, select the appropriate options to change the appearance. 20 User ...
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... the sound is not muted. Problem: Ripple on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. •... click the arrow on screen. ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. User Guide 21 If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. select the speaker icon from the integrated speakers. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the Settings Charm or click ...
... the sound is not muted. Problem: Ripple on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. •... click the arrow on screen. ensure that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. User Guide 21 If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. select the speaker icon from the integrated speakers. Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the Settings Charm or click ...
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... to exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are unable to install or uninstall a program. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. Back up all...
... to exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are unable to install or uninstall a program. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. Back up all...
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Check to determine if there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to read a CD/DVD. If there is ... the system can be obtained. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the drive. The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to confirm that this optical drive is 1024M). Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as 1024 bytes (For example, the...
Check to determine if there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to read a CD/DVD. If there is ... the system can be obtained. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the drive. The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to confirm that this optical drive is 1024M). Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as 1024 bytes (For example, the...
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... listed under More to explore. 24 User Guide Special considerations for this method may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems: 1. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch digital TV again, you can also get online help and support by clicking on your saved channel list for analog TV... and Support file, do one of totals. When you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. b. Windows Help and Support If you want to watch analog TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set the TV ...
... listed under More to explore. 24 User Guide Special considerations for this method may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems: 1. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch digital TV again, you can also get online help and support by clicking on your saved channel list for analog TV... and Support file, do one of totals. When you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. b. Windows Help and Support If you want to watch analog TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set the TV ...
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...menu. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. User Guide 25 The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode? The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? Shut down the...to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer is the UEFI mode. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don't ...
...menu. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. User Guide 25 The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode? The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? Shut down the...to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer is the UEFI mode. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don't ...
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...is a trademark of companies. Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the U.S. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, AMD Athlon, AMD ... countries. The actual configuration of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and/or other countries, or both. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide Intel Inside is included.
...is a trademark of companies. Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the U.S. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, AMD Athlon, AMD ... countries. The actual configuration of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and/or other countries, or both. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide Intel Inside is included.
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... preset the following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to : http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you reduce the consumption of greenhouse gas emissions. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed...
... preset the following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to : http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you reduce the consumption of greenhouse gas emissions. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed...
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... mode or turned off. To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on your Windows Help and Support information system. Press F10 to confirm. For more information about these settings, refer to your keyboard. This mode reduces electricity consumption when...
... mode or turned off. To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on your Windows Help and Support information system. Press F10 to confirm. For more information about these settings, refer to your keyboard. This mode reduces electricity consumption when...