Lenovo IdeaCentre N308
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1. keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices Connecting the power cord 6 User Guide Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the top of the computer for over 5 seconds to turn on the computer jj OO O User Guide 7 Mounting the computer onto a wall The computer can be mounted onto a wall Before doing this you will first need to attach a UL listed VESA wall mount to be purchased separately onto the back of the computer To attach a VESA wall mount O Note It may be helpful to place the computer face down on a soft flat surface for this procedure Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage 1 Open the hinge cover and remove the stand as shown below VESA wall mount spec VESA100 100mm x 100mm M4 bolts 8 User Guide 2 Remove the four rubber caps on the back cover of the computer as shown below O Note We recommend that you put the rubber caps into the storage slots in the hinge cover 3 Remove the four screws which were under the rubber caps and reattach the hinge cover 4 Align the VESA wall mount with the mounting holes on the back of the computer and then secure it to the computer with the four screws User Guide 9 102. Lenovo N3 Series User Guide Version 1 0 2013 10 31506210 lenovo 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 that you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or product damage The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice A Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations gt Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2013 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware sssssnssnuusuussunnannna 1 Front view of the computer sis 2 Left and right view of the computer 3 Rear view of the computer sie 4 Computer stand un ACE ea ik 5 Connecting your COMPUTER aa AO NA OE sn RKA a ru AA 6 Im
3. User Guide Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup O 9 This chapter contains the following O topic gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 11 I gt L Troubleshooting Problems Hard Disks Problem The capacity of the hard disk as indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity Further Technical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 37G If the Service partition of 3G 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 2 79G 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 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components co
4. ard every day Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains User Guide 13 Appendix Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel You are responsible if you fail to operate the product according to instructions and requirements in the manuals included with your computer or operate the product inappropriately This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are made periodically to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication o provide better service Lenovo reserves the right to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The manuals included with your computer are provided to help you use Lenovo s products appropriately For the configuration of the product refer to the related contract if any or product packing list or consult the distributor for the product sales The content of the manuals included with your computer is protected by copyright laws and rules None of the manuals included with your computer may be reproduced or transcribed by any means
5. nsist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include a vacuum cleaner a soft cotton cloth pure water preferably purified or distilled water and cotton swabs A 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 included with the product 12 User Guide 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 tne speakers and the mouse e 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 Do not use the keyboard until it is dry Do not do any of the following e Allow water to enter the computer e Use a heavily dampened cloth e Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside the computer LCD monitor should be cleaned daily Use a dry cloth to brush dust from the monitor and keybo
6. or translated into any language without prior written permission of Lenovo The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase You are welcome to contact us about the manuals included with your computer For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site Service Web site http support lenovo com 14 User Guide Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Other company product or service names referred to herein or in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others All rights reserved Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description User Guide 15 16 User Guide
7. portant information about using the computer 7 Mounting the computer onto a wall 8 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 11 Troubleshooting Problems Hard Disks nennen nenn rennen nenn 12 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks urrrnner nee rennen nennen ernennen nnenn 12 Appendix ussunsununnnsanannnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnan nn nenn nennen naain ananin 14 D clarations st en a iii RR E sde ORE POUR RR RR aioe ate 14 Trademarks vas do ae ive bisa dr ru 15 Contents i ji Contents Using the Computer Hardware 9 9 This chapter contains the following o O topics O gt Introduction to the computer hardware gt Information on computer connections I gt O Note The descriptions in this chapter might be o different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration L User Guide 1 mm Front view of the computer EH a FL Built in microphone Camera LED Camera Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of light in your surroundings The screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the ambient light conditions detected by the built in ambient light sensor Note Battery status is displayed in several places in the status bar Yo
8. u will be alerted when the battery starts to run low Make sure you connect the power supply when you receive an alert 2 User Guide Left and right view of the computer U UH U a at wA USB 2 0 connector Headphone connector Memory card reader Ethernet connector E Power connector User Guide 3 Rear view of the computer A Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating NN DO Power button Volume up Volume down Air vents 4 User Guide Computer stand LE Use the stand to position the display to your preference It can be rotated 15 forward and 90 backward User Guide 5 Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section Basic connector instructions Connector Description Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless
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