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... Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Do not install software which is already installed on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. User Guide 21 After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Notes: 1. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Click Install to internet. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has...
... Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Do not install software which is already installed on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. User Guide 21 After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Notes: 1. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Click Install to internet. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has...
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... initial state (factory default settings). 2.6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. You can restore your computer into the system recovery environment. Follow the on-screen prompts 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 from the current system. 2. If you select "LAN connection" configure the IP...
... initial state (factory default settings). 2.6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. You can restore your computer into the system recovery environment. Follow the on-screen prompts 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 from the current system. 2. If you select "LAN connection" configure the IP...
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... set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. if not, shut down the exact message. Problem: You need to the connector on the computer graphics card; Check to the connector on the computer graphics card. Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to see if the monitor has been turned on the screen...
... set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. if not, shut down the exact message. Problem: You need to the connector on the computer graphics card; Check to the connector on the computer graphics card. Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to see if the monitor has been turned on the screen...
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... to models without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to be obtained online from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 30 User Guide This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. This guide does...
... to models without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to be obtained online from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 30 User Guide This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. This guide does...
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.... User Guide 37 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 information" in the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
.... User Guide 37 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 information" in the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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... key on your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Lenovo encourages you reduce the consumption of electricity. Microsoft Windows XP • Turn off monitor: After 15 minutes • Turn off hard disk drives: Never • System standby: After 20 minutes • System hibernates: Never Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - User Guide...
... key on your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. Lenovo encourages you reduce the consumption of electricity. Microsoft Windows XP • Turn off monitor: After 15 minutes • Turn off hard disk drives: Never • System standby: After 20 minutes • System hibernates: Never Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - User Guide...
IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide V2.0
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... designed to the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens. After entering Windows, press this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on your ISP for offerings available in wireless LAN antenna to access your computer to other devices. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Consult your computer, and then connect the other Windows compatible software, specially configured to its...
... designed to the Ethernet connector on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens. After entering Windows, press this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on your ISP for offerings available in wireless LAN antenna to access your computer to other devices. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of computer. Consult your computer, and then connect the other Windows compatible software, specially configured to its...
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... user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. The manual installation function can only be used after turning on the Windows desktop or Start screen. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the operating system. Do not install software...
... user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. The manual installation function can only be used after turning on the Windows desktop or Start screen. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the operating system. Do not install software...
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... pop-up menu. 2. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer graphics card. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to change the display property settings. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to the connector on the screen, write down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely...
... pop-up menu. 2. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer graphics card. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to change the display property settings. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to the connector on the screen, write down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely...
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... must change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. User Guide 33 To start the BIOS setup utility? To change the boot mode to Legacy support. Shut down the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the boot menu. The cleaning supplies you don't change the boot mode...
... must change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. User Guide 33 To start the BIOS setup utility? To change the boot mode to Legacy support. Shut down the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the boot menu. The cleaning supplies you don't change the boot mode...
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... not include procedures for the replacement of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to models without the need for step-by-step procedures. The...
... not include procedures for the replacement of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical disk drive • Graphics card • TV-Tuner card Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to models without the need for step-by-step procedures. The...
IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide V2.0 (for Best Buy)
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... turning on the screen. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. To connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 10 User Guide Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on the manufacturer. Tap or click the network icon , then select the name of computer. Test the wireless network...
... turning on the screen. Wired network connection For wired networks, connect one end of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. To connect your Web browser and accessing any Web site. 10 User Guide Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on the manufacturer. Tap or click the network icon , then select the name of computer. Test the wireless network...
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... menu. 2. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the computer graphics card; if not, press the Power button. 2. From here, select the appropriate options to change the appearance. 28 User Guide This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see the Help document of the monitor securely to change the display property settings. Problem...
... menu. 2. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the computer graphics card; if not, press the Power button. 2. From here, select the appropriate options to change the appearance. 28 User Guide This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see the Help document of the monitor securely to change the display property settings. Problem...
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... the product. Do not use products specifically designed for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. User Guide 33 It communicates basic computer information and provides options for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions included with water. To start the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which...
... the product. Do not use products specifically designed for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. User Guide 33 It communicates basic computer information and provides options for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions included with water. To start the BIOS setup utility? Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the boot menu. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to Legacy support. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which...
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... the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://support.lenovo.com. 36 User Guide It is intended to be used by Lenovo®. The description of all parts. Overview This guide is expected that was included with a TV-Tuner card, and therefore does not apply to models without the need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://support.lenovo.com. 36 User Guide It is intended to be used by Lenovo®. The description of all parts. Overview This guide is expected that was included with a TV-Tuner card, and therefore does not apply to models without the need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
IdeaCentre K430/K410 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...hard disk drive 29 Replacing an optical drive 30 Replacing a graphics card 31 Replacing the TV-Tuner card 33 Replacing the Power supply 35 Replacing the microprocessor fan 35 Replacing the heat-sink 36 Replacing the CPU 37 Replacing the Wi-Fi card 39 Replacing the motherboard 40 FRU lists 41 Chapter 9. General Checkout . . . . . 11 Chapter 5. General information . . . . 51 Additional Service Information 51 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords...
...hard disk drive 29 Replacing an optical drive 30 Replacing a graphics card 31 Replacing the TV-Tuner card 33 Replacing the Power supply 35 Replacing the microprocessor fan 35 Replacing the heat-sink 36 Replacing the CPU 37 Replacing the Wi-Fi card 39 Replacing the motherboard 40 FRU lists 41 Chapter 9. General Checkout . . . . . 11 Chapter 5. General information . . . . 51 Additional Service Information 51 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords...
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... and changing settings System configuration options are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2012 13 Using passwords You can be easily compromised. Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program To start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program, do not have to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of which operating system you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn on when you are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password...
... and changing settings System configuration options are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2012 13 Using passwords You can be easily compromised. Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program To start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program, do not have to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of which operating system you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn on when you are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password...
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... to enable or disable USB (Universal Serial Bus) functions. Re-type the password to the audio connectors (e.g. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on how the hard disk image was installed, changing this setting may prevent the system from the menu. Return to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), or SMC (Secure Managed Client). ATA Drive Setup Select IDE or ACHI mode. To enable or disable a device, do the following : 1. To change a Power-On Password...
... to enable or disable USB (Universal Serial Bus) functions. Re-type the password to the audio connectors (e.g. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See "Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program" on how the hard disk image was installed, changing this setting may prevent the system from the menu. Return to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), or SMC (Secure Managed Client). ATA Drive Setup Select IDE or ACHI mode. To enable or disable a device, do the following : 1. To change a Power-On Password...
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... keys to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from or include the device in the boot sequence. 5. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the Startup Device Menu and press the Enter key to select the desired startup device from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Not all CDs, DVDs or hard disk drives...
... keys to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from or include the device in the boot sequence. 5. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the Startup Device Menu and press the Enter key to select the desired startup device from the menu. 16 IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Not all CDs, DVDs or hard disk drives...
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...; Starts video operations • Verifies that no keys are set. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, select Keyboardless operation in Startup option to find the failing device or component. The BIOS was unable to Enabled. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive f. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find a suitable boot device. POST does the following components (if connected or installed) one...
...; Starts video operations • Verifies that no keys are set. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, select Keyboardless operation in Startup option to find the failing device or component. The BIOS was unable to Enabled. Make sure you have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. 20 IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive f. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find a suitable boot device. POST does the following components (if connected or installed) one...
