Lenovo IDEACENTRE Q150 User's Manual
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1. 15 3 Cyberlink PowerDVD L In ULU e 17 3 2 McAfee Security Center JZ Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery 19 4 1 Restoring the SySTefmius uu na dt good tan tete tes 20 4 2 Backup and Restore 20 4 3 Cleaning Up the DISK uu 21 4 4 Checking For and Correcting Disk Errors 21 4 5 Defragmenting the Disk s e eee 21 4 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks sees 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 23 5 1 Troubleshooting display 24 5 2 Troubleshooting audio 25 5 3 Troubleshooting software problems 26 5 4 Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks 27 5 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 27 Contents 1 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 1 2010 4 20 10 46 45 zi MD 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 2 2010 4 20 10 46 45 AM ENENEETT I B NENNEN al Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics gt Computer hardware introduction gt Information on computer connections N2. rsion 1 0 2010 4 31044392 Ve 31044392 Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Series User Guide lenovo mn ao Important Safety Information Before using this manual it is important that you read and understand all of the related safety information for this product Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product Danger Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations gt Attention Beware of possible damage to programs devices or data lt p C Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2010 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 1 2010 4 20 10 46 45 zi MD 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 2 2010 4 20 10 46 45 AM Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 Tall FONE VIEW s hentia aiken ae handed d RE RE EUR UR 2 dccem 3 1 3 Computer mount instruction serrana 4 1 4 Setting the display resolution 6 1 5 Connecting your computer ia a 6 Chapter 2 Recovery Wizard Chapter Using the Computer Software
3. H B H y o o A Audio line out This socket sends audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers Audio line in Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software This socket might be located on the front of the computer 1 5 5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter This picture is only a sketch for guidance it does not necessarily show actual speakers a Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary On some 8 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 O indd 8 E 2010 4 20 10 46 52 zi NENENET U CR Speakers this cable is permanently attached b Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary On some speakers this cable is permanently attached c Connect the speakers to audio line out port on the computer d Connect the adapter to the power source 1 5 6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter This picture is only illustration It is not necessarily meant to be a true representation of the speakers a Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary On some Speakers this cable is permanently attached Cp b Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary On some speakers this cable is permanently attached c Connect the speakers to the audio line ou
4. 24 2010 4 20 10 47 01 mn or monitor does not support this new resolution the system will recovery to the original resolution within 20 seconds Set the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to your TV or monitor If there is no image displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh rate turn off your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting For TV you may switch the input style to another and then switch it back to make your TV display normally Problem Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators electric fans electric dryers UPSs regulators fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference 2 Move any interfering devices away from the computer 3 If the problem persists consult your display devices supplier 5 2 Troubleshooting audio problems D Problem No sound from integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution e Adjust the Windows volume control double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass and treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstall the audio driver e Disconnect any headphones from the headphone socket sound from the speakers is automatic
5. Instructions on how to play High Definition HD audio and video files 1 Video format The standard product has no installation software or a plug in for high definition audio and video players although some models may come with audio and video Software it is not guaranteed that they will support all high definition audio and video formats Therefore if the user needs to play high definition audio and video or CD material the user will need to purchase or download software or a plug in from the internet that can play the corresponding audio or video files Because commercial audio and video files or files obtained via the internet do not yet have uniform production standards if the user cannot play or has difficulty playing some of the audio and video files during normal operation it does not necessarily mean there is a hardware or system problem instead the user is recommended to consult with the supplier or manufacturer concerning problems related to audio and video players plugins and audio and video files IdeaCentre Q150 has been tested for playing high definition audio and video files of the following specifications the actual audio and video performance may be D different according to differences in individual product configuration software and hardware as well as audio and video file formats Resolution Video encoding format Bit rate Frame rate 1920x1080 VC 1 11Mbps 24fps 1920x1080 MPEG2 20Mbps 24fps 19
6. V1 Oindd 10 E 2010 4 20 10 46 54 I Chapter Recovery Wizard This chapter contains the following topics gt Recovery Wizard AN Attention Using this program will result in loss of data 9 Q Q Q Qj Qj Q Q Qj Qj Qj Qj 4 2 Q Qj Qj Q User Guide 11 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 11 2010 4 20 10 46 55 I NENENEYT I LENIN Recovery Wizard Recovery Wizard will lead you through steps to recover your computer system You can also return your computer to original factory configuration 1 Turn on the computer When the Lenovo logo appears press the F2 key to launch the Windows Boot Manager Then select Windows Setup to launch Recovery Wizard procedure 2 The Welcome window appears Recovery Wizard V1 32 Recovery Wizard OS Recovery This option will only restore the C drive of your computer to reinstall the operating system WARNING All data under C drive will be lost You may backup all personal data before proceeding cal Note All data under C drive will be lost You may backup all personal data before proceeding 12 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 12 2010 4 20 10 46 56 zi TI 6 DR aria 3 Click Next Recovery Wizard OS Recovery You have selected to perform an OS Recovery This option will reinstall the operating system to the C
7. click the McAfee Security Center on the desktop to launch the antivirus software 3 2 2 Scanning for Viruses Click Scan on the Security Center home page Select a task on the Scan Options pane Click Start to launch the scan program Upon completion the software will 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 Check for updates Click Update on the Security Center home page to check for updates Note Connect to the Internet before upgrading User Guide 17 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 17 2010 4 00 10 46 58 mn 3 2 4 Help and Support For more information on the operation of Security Center see product help Information in the Help option In the help document you can learn more about McAfee Security Center operation and settings 18 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 18 E 2010 4 20 10 46 58 ENENEETT I B NENNEN al System Maintenance and Recovery Chapter This chapter contains the following topics QJ Q Q Qj Qj 4 4 Qj Qj Q Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions User Guide 19 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 19 E 2010 4 20 10 46 59 mn 4 1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the insta
8. help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem s e fan error message occurs in a program view the program s documentation Note The procedures in this document were written for Windows in default view mode so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo computer to Windows Classic view 5 1 Troubleshooting display problems Problem Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution je 1 Check that the monitor has been turned on if not press the Power button 2 Check to see if the monitor power cable is loose if so securely plug the power cable into the monitor 3 Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the computer graphics card port if not shut down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor Problem You need to change the display property settings Setting display background and icon properties 1 Right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select Personalize from the pop up menu 2 From here select the appropriate options to e Change the desktop background e Select a screen saver e Select colors and appearance options for icons and characters e Set resolution and colors using the Display Settings options 3 Select Display Settings to set the resolution and colors Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of your TV or monitor If your TV 24 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd
9. to continue 20 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 20 E 2010 4 20 10 46 59 NENENEYT I LENIN 4 3 Cleaning Up the Disk Do the following periodically to clean up the disks and possibly enhance your computer s performance 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Cleanup 2 Choose the disk you want to clean up 3 Click the OK button to start the cleanup process 4 4 Checking For and Correcting Disk Errors To properly maintain your system you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following 1 Right click the icon for the hard disk drive HDD that you want to reorganize then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 Select the Tools tab and then click Check Now 3 Check your inspection items for the disk and click Start Note You cannot start error checking until the computer is restarted and D initialized 4 5 Defragmenting the Disk s Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the disk The system cannot directly reutilize these blank spaces and system performance can decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps to increase To defragment your disk storage do the following 1 Right click the icon for the hard disk drive HDD that you want to reorganize then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 Go to the Tools tab from disk Properties and s
10. 20x1080 H 264 12Mbps 24fps It also supports NVIDIA R PureVideo R technology With this feature alone Q150 is able to support hardware acceleration for 1080p video Please go to the website below for more information http www nvidia com page purevideo HD html 16 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 16 E 2010 4 20 10 46 57 I mn ao 3 1 CyberLink PowerDVD Oyberlink PowerDVD is a media player designed to play common audio and video files It supports some High Definition HD audio and video files such as MPEG 2 VC 1 H 264 Mpeg 4 AVC video formats AAC audio formats Oyberlink PowerDVD can be upgraded to support other audio or video formats Please follow instructions for this which are included in the software program To launch the player Choose All Programs Lenovo PowerDVD9 CyberLink PowerDVD9 from the Start menu to launch the player Click the icon to obtain more information about CyberLink PowerDVD9 3 2 McAfee Security Center McAfee VirusScan Center offers proactive PC security to prevent malicious attacks It also provides security against multi pronged attacks by combining anti virus anti spyware and firewall technologies Note Connect to the Internet before activation 3 2 1 Using McAfee Security Center Choose All Programs McAfee McAfee Security Center from the Start menu to launch the antivirus software Or Double
11. V or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting e When connecting to a TV please select the TV s appropriate input channel 1 5 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer e Look for the small port socket icons on the back of your computer Match the cable ends to the icons e f your computer cables and port socket panels have color coded ports or sockets match the color of the cable end with the color of the port or socket Note Your computer might not have all of the ports and sockets that are described in this section 6 User Guide 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 6 E 2010 4 20 10 46 51 I NENENEYT I LENIN 1 5 1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard port USB port Not all models are equipped with a keyboard 1 5 2 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse port USB port Not all models are equipped with a mouse 1 5 3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the computer f you have a Video Graphics Array VGA Standard monitor connect the cable to the port as shown S O User Guide 7 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 7 2010 4 20 10 46 51 I mn ao f you have an HDMI monitor connect the cable to the port as shown 1 5 4 If you have audio devices use the following information to connect them
12. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners e To clean the keyboard thoroughly shut down the computer and scrub it gently with a wet cloth e Do not use the keyboard until it is dry Do not do any of the following e Allow water to enter the computer Use a heavily dampened cloth e Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside of computer Daily attention should be given to LCD monitors Use a dry cloth daily to brush dust from the monitor and keyboard Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains 22 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 22 2010 4 20 10 47 00 ENENEEYTT I BL NENNEN Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup Chapter This chapter contains the following topics Qj Qj 4 4 Q 4 Q 4 222 Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 23 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 0 indd 23 E 2010 4 20 10 47 01 NENENET U CR Solving problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer f you added or removed a part before the problem started review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed f a peripheral device does not work ensure that the device is properly connected e f an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message This message may
13. ally disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel headphone socket e Remove and reconnect the HDMI connector restart the computer and set the HDMI as the audio output mode for example via the control panel Note IdeaCentre Q150 supports HDMI audio and video output To learn more about HDMI go to the web site at http www hdmi com Problem No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution Check the headphone cable connection ensure that the headphone cable is User Guide 25 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 25 E 2010 4 20 10 47 01 mn securely inserted into the headphone socket e Adjust the Windows volume control click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted e Change audio device click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage audio devices a sound window will pop out click the playback tab to choose the proper playback device 5 3 Troubleshooting software problems Problem You are unable to exit a running program normally Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete at the same time 2 Select the Application tab select the problematic program and then click the End Task button Problem You need to install or uninstall a program Problem re
14. drive of your computer WARNING data under C drive will be lost If you wish to backup your files first please exit the program now Es 4 The recovery will take several minutes to complete O Note Do not restart your computer while recovery is in progress OS Recovery The recovery will take several minutes to complete Please do not restart your computerduring the process A Recovery Completed screen will show upon completion User Guide 13 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 13 aE 2010 4 20 10 46 56 AM NENENEYT I LENIN 5 Click Restart or Shutdown to finish the recovery process Recovery Wizard Recovery completed The computer has completed the recovery of your selected method You may now choose to restart or shutdown the computer kul Ed 14 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 14 2010 4 20 10 46 56 AM Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following topics Computer software instructions O Note The interface and functionality of these features may vary according to the software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased 4 4 User Guide 15 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 15 E 2010 4 20 10 46 57 I mn ao
15. elect Defragment Now 3 Select the time and scheme to be used by the defragging program then start the defragmenting program Depending on the amount of defragmentation on the hard disk drive this procedure can take a long time sometimes more than one hour User Guide 21 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 21 2010 4 20 10 47 00 mn ao 4 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards it is very important to periodically clean around the computer to prevent dust buildup The cleaning supplies you need in order to clean the components include a vacuum cleaner a soft cotton cloth clear water pure water preferred and cotton swabs AN Attention Before you clean your computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances Note To avoid damaging the computer or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions that are included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components e You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse e
16. er Guide 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 4 2010 4 20 10 46 49 AM en Umum The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or monitor Only some models have this metal bracket 1 First screw the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor 2 Slide the computer into this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the Bracket UserGuide 5 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 5 E 2010 4 20 10 46 51 I mn 1 4 Setting the display resolution 1 When you connect the computer to your TV or monitor adjust the display resolution to the optimum setting according to the instructions in your TV or monitor s user manual or after consulting with the supplier 2 Adjusting the OS desktop size when the OS desktop size is larger than the screen boundary e deaCentre Q150 After configuring the display resolution of your TV or monitor right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select NVIDIA control panel Note Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of your TV or monitor If your TV or monitor does not support this new resolution system will restore to the original resolution within 20 seconds Important IdeaCentre Q150 e Set the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to your TV or monitor e f no image is displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh rate a tum off your T
17. hen troubleshooting System problems 1 The serial number of the software The serial number is shipped labeled on the computer and is also provided separately by the manufacturer The Help Center User Guide 27 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 27 2010 4 20 10 47 02 mn ao is unable to retrieve this number 2 The drivers for this computer model support Windows XP or Windows 7 Systems 3 When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV pay particular attention to the following e n the following two situations you must re save the channel list a When you change your TV signal from digital to analog your saved channel list for digital TV is deleted When you want to watch digital TV again you must create and save a new channel list b When you change your TV signal from analog to digital your saved channel list for analog TV is deleted When you want to watch analog TV again you must create and save a new channel list Before you can watch teletext programming you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog 28 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 28 E 2010 4 20 10 47 02
18. lect Uninstall Change 6 Follow the displayed instructions to uninstall the software 5 4 Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks Problem The capacity of the hard disk as indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity Troubleshooting and problem resolution For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature the system recovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit Further Technical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is B expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example a nominal capacity of Cp 1GB is 1000MB while the actual capacity of 1GB is 1024MB The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be worked out according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40GB while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1000 x1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 37GB If the Service partition of 3GB 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x1024 2 79GB is subtracted the capacity of the hard disk shown in the System can be obtained The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals 5 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information that may be useful later w
19. llation of additional software If software problems develop in the originally installed software you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features Note The existing system settings will change after restoration Check the settings of the restored system to ensure they match settings that may be critical to your needs Use the following procedure to restore the software to a known functional level 1 Click Start gt All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Choose either the recommended restore point or select a different recovery time from the pop up box Choose the latest date when the system was running properly Click Next to continue 3 The system will start restoration When all processes run to completion the system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has B completed successfully 4 2 Backup and Restore For security purposes you can back up the system status before you install additional software or otherwise modify system settings To back up the system status do the following For Windows XP user 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup 2 Select the location for your backup Click Next and follow the instructions to continue For Windows 7 user 1 Click Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore 2 Select the location for your backup Click Next and follow the instructions
20. ote The descriptions in this chapter may vary from your computer setup depending on computer models and configurations gj 2 4 4 4 4 222 User Guide 1 31044392 Q150 UG EN V1 Oindd 1 2010 4 20 10 46 47 I mamami NENNEN TUE 1 1 Front view AN Attention Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems RAS LA tita jm Lu Power button and power indicator S P DIF connector Base stand screw USB2 0 ports 2 2 User Guide 2010 4 20 10 46 47 AM o 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 2 1 2 Rear view i El E VGA port erHDMbper Power socket HDMI OUT connector E Audio line out USB2 0 ports 2 Audio line in Ethernet ports 31044392 Q150 UG_EN V1 0 indd 3 7 CR UserGuide 3 2010 4 20 10 46 48 AM NENENEYT I LENIN 1 3 Computer mount instruction The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position V000 IS esti p Installing the base stand 1 Attach the base stand to the unit 2 Tighten the screw with your fingers Y e e e Ie Gb O Note Make sure to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a vertical position 4 Us
21. solution During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or lt through other drastic means This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete individual files or folders This is harmful to the system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs For Windows XP user 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Control Panel from Start menu 4 From the Control Panel choose Add or Remove Programs 5 Find the applicable program in the Programs and Functions dialog box and then select Change Remove For Windows 7 User 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before 26 User Guide 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 0 indd 26 E 2010 4 20 10 47 02 NENENEYT I LENIN removing it 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Control Panel from Start menu 4 From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features 5 Find the applicable program in the Programs and Functions dialog box and then se
22. t port on the computer d Connect the plug to the power source Note Some models are not equipped with external speakers 1 5 7 Connect any additional devices that you have Your computer might not have all the ports sockets shown Jun ne 190 USB Use this port to attach a device that requires a USB connection User Guide 9 31044392 0150 UG EN V1 O indd 9 E 2010 4 20 10 46 53 e S Video Use this port to attach a television set that has an S Video port Ethernet Use this port to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network LAN 1 5 8 Using S P DIF output digital signals If you have external devices that support S P DIF you can use the S P DIF port output high definition audio signal Do the following before using S P DIF output 1 Connect the external device to the S P DIF port 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage audio devices from the pop up window choose Playback tab choose Digital Audio S P DIF as your playback device click the Apply button save your change Note You may find no sound if you switch to a different external sound that device does not support S P DIF follow step 2 to choose a proper playback device 1 5 9 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical outlets 6 875 ES E ES COOL 10 User Guide 31044392 Q150 UG EN
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