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... information. Danger: Beware of possible damage to your product. Attention: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Reading and understanding this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2009. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i1 1 2009.8.24 4:54:12 PM Note: Pay attention to this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage...
... information. Danger: Beware of possible damage to your product. Attention: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Reading and understanding this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2009. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i1 1 2009.8.24 4:54:12 PM Note: Pay attention to this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage...
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Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 1.1 Front view 2 1.2 Rear view 2 1.3 Computer mount instruction 3 1.4 Setting the display resolution 5 1.5 Connecting your computer 6 Chapter 2 Recovery Wizard 11 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 15 3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 3.2 Trend Micro Internet Security 17 Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery 19 4.1 Restoring the system 20 4.2 Backup status and configuration 20 4.3 Cleaning up the disk 20 4.4 Checking for and correcting disk errors 21 4.5 Defragmenting the disk(s 21 4.6 Performing daily...
Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 1.1 Front view 2 1.2 Rear view 2 1.3 Computer mount instruction 3 1.4 Setting the display resolution 5 1.5 Connecting your computer 6 Chapter 2 Recovery Wizard 11 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 15 3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 3.2 Trend Micro Internet Security 17 Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery 19 4.1 Restoring the system 20 4.2 Backup status and configuration 20 4.3 Cleaning up the disk 20 4.4 Checking for and correcting disk errors 21 4.5 Defragmenting the disk(s 21 4.6 Performing daily...
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Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections 2 Note: The descriptions in this chapter may vary from your computer setup, depending on computer models and configurations. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i1 1 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:14 PM
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections 2 Note: The descriptions in this chapter may vary from your computer setup, depending on computer models and configurations. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i1 1 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:14 PM
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Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems. 1 2 3 4 5 Power button and power indicator USB2.0 ports (2) Headphone socket 1.2 Rear view Microphone socket Base stand screw 1 2 3 4 5 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i2 2 1 2009.8.24 4:54:16 PM 1.1 Front view Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.
Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems. 1 2 3 4 5 Power button and power indicator USB2.0 ports (2) Headphone socket 1.2 Rear view Microphone socket Base stand screw 1 2 3 4 5 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i2 2 1 2009.8.24 4:54:16 PM 1.1 Front view Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.
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Attach the base stand to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a vertical position. Tighten the screw with your fingers. Installing the base stand 1. VGA port or HDMI port USB2.0 ports (2) Ethernet port Power socket Audio line-out port 1.3 Computer mount instruction The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i3 3 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:17 PM Note: Make sure to the unit. 2.
Attach the base stand to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a vertical position. Tighten the screw with your fingers. Installing the base stand 1. VGA port or HDMI port USB2.0 ports (2) Ethernet port Power socket Audio line-out port 1.3 Computer mount instruction The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i3 3 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:17 PM Note: Make sure to the unit. 2.
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The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or monitor. (Only some models have this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the rear of TV or monitor. 2. First, screw the metal bracket to the Bracket. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i4 4 2009.8.24 4:54:19 PM Slide the computer into this metal bracket.) 1.
The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or monitor. (Only some models have this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the rear of TV or monitor. 2. First, screw the metal bracket to the Bracket. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i4 4 2009.8.24 4:54:19 PM Slide the computer into this metal bracket.) 1.
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...-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select NVIDIA control panel. • IdeaCentre Q100: Adjust the display resolution on the TV to fit the screen. • IdeaCentre Q100 is displayed on the TV or monitor after consulting with your TV or monitor does not ...system will work effectively. 1.4 Setting the display resolution 1. IdeaCentre Q100: • Lenovo recommends connecting the Q100 to a monitor using the VGA video connector. • It is possible to connect the Q100 to a TV using the VGA video connector, but Lenovo is larger than 60 Hz to avoid damage to a TV...
...-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select NVIDIA control panel. • IdeaCentre Q100: Adjust the display resolution on the TV to fit the screen. • IdeaCentre Q100 is displayed on the TV or monitor after consulting with your TV or monitor does not ...system will work effectively. 1.4 Setting the display resolution 1. IdeaCentre Q100: • Lenovo recommends connecting the Q100 to a monitor using the VGA video connector. • It is possible to connect the Q100 to a TV using the VGA video connector, but Lenovo is larger than 60 Hz to avoid damage to a TV...
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Note: Your computer might not have color-coded ports or sockets, match the color of the cable end with the color of the ports and sockets that are described in this section. 1.5.1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a mouse.) User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i6 6 2009.8.24 4:54:20 PM Match the cable ends to the appropriate mouse port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a keyboard.) 1.5.2 Connect the mouse cable to the icons. • If your computer. 1.5 Connecting your computer Use the ...
Note: Your computer might not have color-coded ports or sockets, match the color of the cable end with the color of the ports and sockets that are described in this section. 1.5.1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a mouse.) User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i6 6 2009.8.24 4:54:20 PM Match the cable ends to the appropriate mouse port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a keyboard.) 1.5.2 Connect the mouse cable to the icons. • If your computer. 1.5 Connecting your computer Use the ...
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1.5.3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the front of the computer. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i7 7 2009.8.24 4:54:21 PM This socket might be located on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown. • If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as powered stereo speakers. Microphone Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer when you use the following information to record sound or if you want to connect them. Audio line-out This ...
1.5.3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the front of the computer. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i7 7 2009.8.24 4:54:21 PM This socket might be located on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown. • If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as powered stereo speakers. Microphone Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer when you use the following information to record sound or if you want to connect them. Audio line-out This ...
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This socket may be a true representation of the computer chassis. 1.5.5 If you have powered speakers without disturbing anyone. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i8 8 2009.8.24 4:54:22 PM Connect the adapter to audio line-out port on the front of the speakers.) a. On some speakers, this socket to attach headphones to your computer when you have powered speakers with an adapter: (This picture is permanently attached. b. Connect the speakers to the power source. 1.5.6 If you want to listen to ...
This socket may be a true representation of the computer chassis. 1.5.5 If you have powered speakers without disturbing anyone. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i8 8 2009.8.24 4:54:22 PM Connect the adapter to audio line-out port on the front of the speakers.) a. On some speakers, this socket to attach headphones to your computer when you have powered speakers with an adapter: (This picture is permanently attached. b. Connect the speakers to the power source. 1.5.6 If you want to listen to ...
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Connect the plug to attach a television set that has an S-Video port. Use this port to attach the computer to the speaker, if necessary. Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers. 1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that requires a USB connection. Your computer might not have . b. d. Use this port to the power source. Connect the cable to an Ethernet-type local area network (LAN). 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i9 9 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:23 PM USB S-Video Ethernet Use this cable is permanently attached. On some speakers, this port to the...
Connect the plug to attach a television set that has an S-Video port. Use this port to attach the computer to the speaker, if necessary. Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers. 1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that requires a USB connection. Your computer might not have . b. d. Use this port to the power source. Connect the cable to an Ethernet-type local area network (LAN). 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i9 9 User Guide 2009.8.24 4:54:23 PM USB S-Video Ethernet Use this cable is permanently attached. On some speakers, this port to the...
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1.5.8 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical outlets. 10 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i10 10 2009.8.24 4:54:23 PM
1.5.8 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical outlets. 10 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i10 10 2009.8.24 4:54:23 PM
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Chapter Recovery Wizard This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Recovery Wizard 2 Attention: Using this program will result in loss of data. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i11 11 User Guide 11 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM
Chapter Recovery Wizard This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Recovery Wizard 2 Attention: Using this program will result in loss of data. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i11 11 User Guide 11 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM
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Then select Windows Setup to original factory configuration. 1. You can also return your computer system. Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key to recover your computer to launch Recovery Wizard procedure. 2. Note: All data under C: drive will lead you through steps to launch the Windows Boot Manager. The Welcome window appears. Recovery Wizard Recovery Wizard will be lost. You may backup all personal data before proceeding. 12 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i12 12 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM
Then select Windows Setup to original factory configuration. 1. You can also return your computer system. Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key to recover your computer to launch Recovery Wizard procedure. 2. Note: All data under C: drive will lead you through steps to launch the Windows Boot Manager. The Welcome window appears. Recovery Wizard Recovery Wizard will be lost. You may backup all personal data before proceeding. 12 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i12 12 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM
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3. Note: Do not restart your computer while recovery is in progress. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i13 13 User Guide 13 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM Click Next. 4. The recovery will take several minutes to complete.
3. Note: Do not restart your computer while recovery is in progress. 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i13 13 User Guide 13 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM Click Next. 4. The recovery will take several minutes to complete.
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Click Restart or Shutdown to finish the recovery process. 14 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i14 14 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM 5.
Click Restart or Shutdown to finish the recovery process. 14 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i14 14 2009.8.24 4:54:25 PM 5.
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Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Computer software instructions 2 Note: The interface and functionality of these features may vary according to the software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i15 15 User Guide 15 2009.8.24 4:54:27 PM
Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Computer software instructions 2 Note: The interface and functionality of these features may vary according to the software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. 3 4 5 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i15 15 User Guide 15 2009.8.24 4:54:27 PM
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...difficulty playing some models may be different according to play the corresponding audio or video files. http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_HD.html IdeaCentre Q100 (machine type 10027) does not support HD. 16 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i16 16 2009.8.24 4:54:27 PM Therefore, if... video software, it does not necessarily mean there is not guaranteed that can play High Definition (HD) audio and video files 1. IdeaCentre Q110 has been tested for more information. although some of the following specifications: (the actual audio and video performance may come with ...
...difficulty playing some models may be different according to play the corresponding audio or video files. http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_HD.html IdeaCentre Q100 (machine type 10027) does not support HD. 16 User Guide 31039395B_Q100&Q110_UG_EN_V1.0.i16 16 2009.8.24 4:54:27 PM Therefore, if... video software, it does not necessarily mean there is not guaranteed that can play High Definition (HD) audio and video files 1. IdeaCentre Q110 has been tested for more information. although some of the following specifications: (the actual audio and video performance may come with ...
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...To launch the player: Choose All Programs → Lenovo PowerDVD9 → CyberLink PowerDVD9 from the pop-up ...steps. Note: The Activate button in the CyberLink PowerDVD Settings dialog box and click OK. Attention: IdeaCentre Q100 (machine type 10027) is only instealled with this which are included in the software program. User ... the High Definition (HD) video files, do the following instructions. Click the "?" Notes: • Only the IdeaCentre Q110 (machine type 10032) is installed with Trend Micro Internet Security software. 3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed...
...To launch the player: Choose All Programs → Lenovo PowerDVD9 → CyberLink PowerDVD9 from the pop-up ...steps. Note: The Activate button in the CyberLink PowerDVD Settings dialog box and click OK. Attention: IdeaCentre Q100 (machine type 10027) is only instealled with this which are included in the software program. User ... the High Definition (HD) video files, do the following instructions. Click the "?" Notes: • Only the IdeaCentre Q110 (machine type 10032) is installed with Trend Micro Internet Security software. 3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed...
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Trend Micro Internet Security is to right click the Trend Micro Internet Security icon in the system tray and launch the antivirus software from the pop-up a system scanning report, which lists all virus files detected, and you can then quarantine or delete them as required. 3.2.3 Upgrade In the main Trend Micro Internet Security interface, click the update icon to upgrade the software's virus definitions. Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading. 3.2.4 Configuring the scanning of antivirus software. Configure them as necessary. 3.2.6 Help and Support For more about ...
Trend Micro Internet Security is to right click the Trend Micro Internet Security icon in the system tray and launch the antivirus software from the pop-up a system scanning report, which lists all virus files detected, and you can then quarantine or delete them as required. 3.2.3 Upgrade In the main Trend Micro Internet Security interface, click the update icon to upgrade the software's virus definitions. Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading. 3.2.4 Configuring the scanning of antivirus software. Configure them as necessary. 3.2.6 Help and Support For more about ...