IdeaCentre Q110 (new)

Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions

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... also cause applications and drivers already installed to the previous operating system or contact Lenovo Customer Service for help. Windows7 Upgrade Instructions 1 This will cause damage to : http://consumersupport.lenovo.com 3. Upgrading your operating system. 2. Users need to Windows7 can use the... previous operating system after activation. Users who want to use the Lenovo System Recovery Disk to roll back to malfunction. Windows7 System Upgrade Notes: 1. To upgrade your operating system, you must ...

Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions

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Be sure to a different disk partition. 6) Choose the target installation partition in the custom window. 5) Users have the option of selecting "Upgrade" to upgrade the current system directly or "Custom" to install a new copy of data and files. Attention: To upgrade the system you must format the target partition, which will cause loss of Windows7 to backup data and files before upgrading. 4 Windows7 Upgrade Instructions

Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions

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Activation Method: Follow the instructions below to activate the new Windows7 operating system within the time showed in the "Control panel-system and security-system" window after installation. Attention: Be sure to activate the Windows7 operating system after upgrade. 1) Open the "Control panel-system and security-system" window and click the activation link. 6 Windows7 Upgrade Instructions

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100/Q110 Series User Guide V1.0

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...to your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting. • When connecting to the original resolution within 20 seconds. IdeaCentre Q100: • Lenovo recommends connecting the Q100 to a monitor using the VGA video connector. • It is possible to connect the Q100 to a ...the TV, this new resolution, system will work effectively. After the Q100 is connected and is operating normally, if a blank screen or no image is displayed on the TV or monitor after consulting with the supplier. 2. Please consult with the TV settings. Important: IdeaCentre Q110: • Set...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100/Q110 Series User Guide V1.0

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Check that the monitor has been turned on; Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Select Display Settings to set your Lenovo® computer to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select colors and appearance options for Windows in default ... ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is securely connected to set the new resolution of the monitor. if so, securely plug the power cable into the monitor. 3. if not, press the Power button. 2. Solving problems Follow...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100/Q110 Series User Guide V1.0

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... mode (for a moment before restarting. Set the refresh rate of your TV display normally. Problem: Ripple on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh rate, turn off your display devices supplier. 5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems Problem: No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the ... cable is not muted. If the problem persists, consult your TV or monitor and wait for example via the control panel) Note: IdeaCentre Q110 supports HDMI audio and video output. ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone socket.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100/Q110 Series User Guide V1.0

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...bytes (For example, a nominal capacity of 1GB is 1000MB, while the actual capacity of 1GB is 1024MB). When you must create and save a new channel list. • Before you can watch teletext programming, you change your TV signal from analog to the calculations in the decimal system, 1000 ... for analog TV is deleted. When you use the Windows Media Center to the following: • In the following two situations, you must re-save a new channel list. The serial number of 3GB - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/ (1024 x 1024 x1024) = 2.79GB is 40GB, while its actual capacity should be ...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 & Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. 18 If you want to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit before you might have to the Setup Utility program menu (you exit. Hardware Maintenance Manual Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to press Esc several times).

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 & Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... hot when the system is on the top edge of the memory module. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Chapter 7. Align and then insert the new memory module into socket and push down on . Refer to "Completing the installation". Loosen the four screws that secure the CPU heat sink to the...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 & Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Refer to "Completing the installation". Set the new heat sink on a flat surface to prevent thermal grease from both the heat sink and CPU using an alcohol pad. 6. Remove the computer cover. Note Wipe off the thermal grease from contaminating other components. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 33 Replacing hardware 5. Install the computer cover. Chapter 7. Place the CPU heat sink upside down on the CPU, aligning the four screws in the heat sink with the screw sockets in the motherboard. 7.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 & Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... the "Replacing the CPU heat sink" section. 4. Remove the CPU heat sink. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 6. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive carrier. (2) Screw in the hard disk drive carrier to the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 5. Replacing...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 & Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Replacing hardware 9. Pull the motherboard out of the chassis. 10. Place the new motherboard into the chassis, aligning the screw holes in the motherboard with the mounting holes in . 12. Screw the two screws on the new motherboard back in the chassis. 11. Chapter 7. Install all related components back to "Completing the installation". 37 Install the computer cover. Refer to the new motherboard. 13.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Hardware Maintenance Manual Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit before you want to press Esc several times). Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. 18 If you exit.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... CPU heat sink: 1. Refer to the motherboard. 3. Replacing the CPU heat sink Attention: The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on the new memory. 8. Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place. 7. Loosen the four screws that secure the CPU heat sink to "Removing the computer... computer cover. Refer to "Completing the installation". Remove the computer cover. Disconnect the power cables from the system board. 31 Align and then insert the new memory module into socket and push down on the top edge of the memory module.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... CPU heat sink upside down on the CPU, aligning the four screws in the heat sink with the screw sockets in the motherboard. 7. Set the new heat sink on a flat surface to prevent thermal grease from the hard disk. 33 Install the computer cover. Note Wipe off the thermal grease from...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... long pads to the "Replacing the memory module" section. 3. Replacing the mother board To replace the motherboard: 1. Refer to the new hard disk. 10. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive carrier. (2) Screw in the hard disk drive carrier to the chassis. 9. Refer to the...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Place the new motherboard into the chassis, aligning the screw holes in the motherboard with the mounting holes in . 12. Replacing the Keyboard and Mouse To replace the ..., CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Install the computer cover. Pull the motherboard out of the computer". 37 Screw the two screws on the new motherboard back in the chassis. 11. Install all attached devices and the computer. 2. Replacing hardware 9. Refer to the...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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... operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new keyboard or mouse cable to "Rear view of the computer. 4. Locate the socket for the power cable. Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Your keyboard and mouse... cable or power adapter To replace the power cable and power adapter: 1. Disconnect the old power cable and adapter from the computer and connect the new power cable and adapter to the USB port at either the front or rear of the computer". 3. Refer to the same port.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 User Guide V1.0

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.... • If no image is displayed on the TV to fit the screen. • IdeaCentre Q100 is not recommended to a TV, please select the TV's appropriate input channel. IdeaCentre Q100: • Lenovo recommends connecting the Q100 to a monitor using the VGA video connector. • It is possible...according to the original resolution within 20 seconds. Note: Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of your TV or monitor to less than the screen boundary): • IdeaCentre Q110: After configuring the display resolution of your TV or monitor, right-click the desktop anywhere except...

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100-Q110 User Guide V1.0

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... error message occurs in a program, view the program's documentation. Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of the monitor. Solving problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your Lenovo® computer to Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting display problems Problem: Blank screen or no image...

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