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1. sssssssssseseeeeeeennenn enne nnn 2 Left and right views of the computer sssss e 3 Rear view of the computer ssssssssssesessseeseeeenneenn enne nnn 4 Installing the computer stand see e 5 Computer stard ssl egeta ct m tht in b t tte 6 Connecting your COmpuUuler eee rnt dcc e tc d e ed d dh 7 Connecting the power Cord Mee arenas 8 Important information about using the computer sssseeees 9 Wired keyboard selected models only sssss 10 Connecting to the Internet ee e net 10 Using Windows 8 cere crece eere cerent 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces ssesssss 12 The Charms Bar sin bate no d GERD OF UA 12 Shutting down the COImpultet ierat o tn t e Dude ee y dete 12 Switching between apps ssssssssssseeeneeeeeeneenene nemen nennen 12 Closingiar appa cem cepe ena ERR Be ART AE 13 Opening other system programs ssssssseme eene 13 Windows Help and Support 2 enne mre epe tret enn 13 Using the Rescue System een 15 OREK RECOV 6 nid att ie E e rh a n de i bees 16 Driver and Application Installation m 17 Contents i Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems sss e 20 Troubleshooting Audio Problems e ee 21 Tr2. OneKey Recovery O gt Driver and Application Installation p A Attention Using OneKey Recovery will p result in loss of data l gt You can restore the C drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last D system backup status using OneKey i S Recovery If you do this all of the existing D data on drive C will be lost but the content vo and format of the other partitions of the hard 9 disk drive will remain unchanged L e If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format 9 and install the operating system on the C D partition Otherwise the OneKey Recovery o system cannot run User Guide 15 J A r Note about the service partition The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable For more detailed information see the following instructions From the Search charm select Apps Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management Disk Management you can see the service partition which must not be deleted Note The recovery files and
3. borders and taskbar e Select a themes Right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select Screen resolution from the pop up menu to change the appearance 20 User Guide Problem Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer refrigerators electric fans electric dryers UPS systems regulators fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference Move any interfering devices away from the computer If the problem persists contact Lenovo Service Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstall the audio driver Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel headphone connector Problem No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution Check the headphone cable connection ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserte
4. 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 e You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press Windows key Sii F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore 24 User Guide BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the computer then select Startup Boot Priority How can change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to i
5. only applicable to machines i o which have the TV tuner card It does not I oO apply to machines that do not have a TV I po tuner card L UserGuide 19 ER E EU BU B UR RR SS SS SS SW nd Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer f you added or removed a part before the problem started review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed f a peripheral device does not work ensure that the device is properly connected f an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem s f an error message occurs in a program see the Help document of this program Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution Check that the LCD screen has been turned on If not press the LCD On Off button to turn on the LCD If still cannot solve the problem contact Lenovo Customer Service 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 From here select the appropriate options to e Change the desktop background e Select a screen saver e Select Windows color options for
6. relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel Lenovo will not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way OneKey Recovery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of data be sure to back up relevant data before performing system recovery 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system then press Next to start the restore 3 Please wait during the process of system recovery Do not interrupt the operation during the recovery process 4 After the system is recovered successfully the software will prompt you to restart the computer Restart the computer and start the operating system 16 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenov
7. vents can cause overheating T a El lenovo 0 wv D Qo gt n B H H EH Built in microphone Built in camera El Hard disk drive indicator Wi Fi status indicator El Monitor On Off indicator Fl Menu button Direction button EJ Direction button El Monitor On Off button Built in IR receiver Only functional on models equipped with a IR receiver module AA Attention The effective range of the Built in IR Emitter is 10 feet 2 User Guide Left and right views of the computer AN Attention Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems 1 lt 4 P E USB connector Microphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive eject button E gr GY VENE a W Headphone connector USB connector Power button Optical drive A Attention Do not insert 3 inch discs into the optical drive User Guide 3 Rear view of the computer 1 E El CJ 4 b lenovo fima TV tuner connector selected models only 2 connectors for Japan Power connector USB connector HDMI out connector selected models only Air vents User Guide 6 H TV tuner connector selected models only 2 connectors for Japan Ethernet connector USB connector Security cable slot
8. 11 s NN EU EU UU UU UU RU E RR E E UU UU NU MU RU E E UR E RR E E E nt l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l T l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start Screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen e Press the Windows key Sil D To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen do one of the following e Select Start from the Charms Bar e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed e Press the Windows key Bil The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following e Swipe in from the right edge of the screen e f you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the Screen e Press the Windows key Sil C Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings If you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings 2 Select Power Shutdown Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using or quickly switch through
9. Installing the computer stand 1 Raise the stand holder 2 Line up the stand base with the mounting holes in the stand holder then push the stand base into position 8 Pull the hand screw ring up then secure the stand base to the stand holder with the hand screw 4 Press down the hand screw ring UserGuide 5 Computer stand FER Koi ase 5 AV Use the stand to position the display to your preference It can be rotated 5 forward and 25 backward 6 User Guide Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section Connector Description 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 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network HDMI connector optional Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV TV Tuner connector optional Connects to an external antenna to view programs using the optional TV tuner card Note If your computer is equipped with a w
10. Machine type 10102 4773 C340 10103 4751 C345 10104 6595 C440 10105 6596 C445 10110 6267 C540 Version 2 0 2012 08 3150 22 85 CE Lenovo C3 C4 C5 Series User Guide 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 2012 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 1 Front view of the compulter
11. Remove the foot base Refer to Removing the foot base 32 User Guide 5 Lift up the stand holder then slide out the foot cover as shown 6 To reattach the foot cover a Lift up the stand holder b Line up the foot cover with mounting holes on the back of the computer then slide it back into position Replacing a memory module A Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 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 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors Remove the stand base Refer to Removing the stand base Remove the foot cover Refer to Removing the foot cover User Guide 33 6 Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module E and gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket J All of the memory m
12. cal parts can be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step by step procedures Q Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to those computer models that have the TV Tuner card installed It does not apply to those computer models that do not have the TV Tuner card installed This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts e Memory modules e Hard disk drive e Optical drive e Adapter e Keyboard mouse wired Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer If you no longer have this copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide you can obtain one online from the Support Web site at http support lenovo com 28 User Guide Additional information resources If you have Internet access the most up to date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web You can find the following information CRU removal and installation information Publications Troubleshooting information Parts information Links to other useful sources of information To access this information go to http support lenovo com Tools required To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostat
13. computer is protected by copyright laws and rules None of the manuals included with your computer may be reproduced or transcribed by any means 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 User Guide 41 Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI AMD Athlon AMD LIVE AMD Opteron AMD Phenom AMD Sempron Catalyst Cool n Quiet CrossFire PowerPlay Radeon and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc 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 d
14. d into the headphone connector Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted User Guide 21 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 problem program then click the End Task button Problem You need to install or uninstall a program Problem resolution During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete the files or folders This is harmful to the operating system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Apps Control Panel from the Search charm From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features Find the applicable prog
15. f 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 User Guide 23 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 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems 1 The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system 2 When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV be particularly attentive to the following e In the following two situations you must re save a 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
16. fied duration ENERGY STAR power management features by operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan Balanced e Turn off the display After 10 minutes Put the computer to sleep After 25 minutes e Advanced power settings Turn off hard disk drives After 20 minutes Hibernate Never User Guide 43 To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode press any key on your keyboard For more information about these settings refer to your Windows Help and Support information system Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power ErP and press Enter 3 Select Enabled and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm Note When ErP compliance mode is enabled you only can wake up your computer by pressing the power switch 44 User Guide
17. he bracket and secure it with the pins b Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position 9 Reattach the foot cover and stand base User Guide 35 Replacing the optical drive AN Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 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 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors Remove the stand base Refer to Removing the stand base Remove the foot cover Refer to Removing the foot cover 6 Push the optical drive pin downward to push out the optical drive as shown 36 User Guide 7 Push a small iron stick paper clip into the small hole on the optical drive cover So that the disk springs out as shown 8 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the metal bracket 9 Usea small flat head screwdriver to pres
18. ic discharge Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers Note The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly procedure group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid a mismatch when replacing the components User Guide 29 Handling static sensitive devices Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components When you are replacing a part do not open the anti static package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part When you handle parts and other computer components take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle parts and other computer components carefully Handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components Before you replace a new part touch the anti static package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body When possible remove the new part from the anti static packaging and install it directly in the computer with
19. ireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices User Guide 7 Connecting the power cord 8 User Guide Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer User Guide 9 Wired keyboard selected models only LVT After entering Windows press this key to launch the LVT Lenovo Vantage Technology program Lenovo s pre loaded Home PC software In addition to its own functions the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this model of computer F2 Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed To learn more about this program repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider ISP and some hardware IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country Your computer is designed to support a wireless Selected models only or wired network that connects your computer to other devices Wired network connection For wired networks connect one end of an Ethernet cable purchased separately to the Ethernet connector on your computer and then connect the other end to the
20. nd 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 keyboard every day Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains 20 User Guide Hardware Replacement Guide po po i9 This chapter contains the following topics 9 Removing the stand base E Removing the foot cover o Replacing a memory module 9 Replacing the hard disk drive gt Replacing the optical drive i gt Replacing the adapter 9 Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 27 NN E SO SS RU SS SS E t nd l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l T l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units CRUs as well as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units FRUs In this guide CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to as parts Note Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM for parts ordering information This guide does not include procedures for all parts It is expected that cables Switches and certain mechani
21. network router or broadband modem Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions Note Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions Wireless network connection For wireless networks you can use the built in wireless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network To connect your computer to the wireless network 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings If you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings 2 Tap or click the network icon aiil then select the name of your router Tap or click Connect then follow the steps on the screen Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site 10 User Guide Using Windows 8 9 i 9 This chapter contains the following 70 i o topics 9 Switching between the main Windows 8 p interfaces y The Charms Bar 9 gt Shutting down the computer 9 Switching between apps I9 gt Closing an a g pp S Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support gt A Attention The Windows 8 operating S system is provided by Microsoft D Corporation Please use it in accordance i D with the End User License Agreement po EULA between you and Microsoft For po any question related to the operating po system please contact Microsoft directly UserGuide
22. nstall a legacy Windows operating system any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode User Guide 25 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 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 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 You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners e To clean the keyboard thoroughly shut down the computer a
23. o hardware Method 1 Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select Drivers and Application Installation Follow the on screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications Click OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the Windows desktop or Start screen Then select Drivers and Application Installation in the pop up dialog box After starting the procedure install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts Notes 1 Do not install software which is already installed on the computer 2 Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed User Guide 17 18 User Guide Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic 9 Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution i D Note The description of the TV tuner card in i this manual is
24. ocument do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description 42 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation The following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for computers at the time of manufacture For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings for Lenovo computers go to http Awww lenovo com e 10102 4773 10103 4751 10104 6595 10105 6596 10110 6267 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a speci
25. odules can be removed using the same procedure 7 To installa memory module Align the new memory module with the memory socket then insert it and push down on the top edge Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place 8 Reattach the foot cover and stand base Replacing the hard disk drive AA Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 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 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors 34 User Guide 4 Remove the stand base Refer to Removing the stand base 5 Remove the foot cover Refer to Removing the foot cover 6 Push the hard disk drive bracket I then slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown 8 To install the new hard disk drive a Line up the new hard disk drive with t
26. off the computer and all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors User Guide 31 4 To release the stand base from the stand holder twist the hand screw ring counter clockwise until the base comes loose 5 Slide the stand base out from the holder then put it aside 6 Refer to Installing the computer stand to reinstall the stand base Removing the foot cover A Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 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 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors 4
27. oubleshooting Software Problems sereis 22 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows sss 24 Windows Help and Support ior it toe E ed 24 BIOS Setup utiliBy zs o i eee e ete 25 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks sss 26 Hardware Replacement Guide 27 OVOIVIOW ecce Seated cave a ep at d cH RO v Me did eR Es 28 R placing l iardware iie Leere eed Sie eae 31 f isiu accc 41 DEClAratlOn T ET 41 Trademarks ni cet re re td rt ET to e Pere dm deed nuts 42 Energy Star Statement 3 cce peg iad qn Tee Rat ate Fe ERA 43 Enabling ErP compliance mode s 44 Contents Using the Computer Hardware po pO This chapter contains the following Oo E o topics O gt Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections po Note The descriptions in this chapter 9 might be different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration L User Guide 1 OS RU SS E E E E E E Front view of the computer AA Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air
28. out setting the part down When this is not possible place the anti static package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface 30 User Guide Replacing hardware A Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repairs before reading the Important safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM for the computer To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM go to the Support Web site at http support lenovo com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo General information Pre disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface Removing the stand base A Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 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 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn
29. ram from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall Change 6 Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software 22 User Guide Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem The Optical drive is unable to read a CD DVD Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system If not restart your computer If there is still no icon contact Lenovo Service Otherwise continue with the next step of this procedure 2 Confirm that the CD DVD has been properly placed in the drive If not reload the CD or DVD Otherwise continue with the next step of this procedure 3 Check the specifications that came with your computer to confirm that this optical drive is capable of reading this type of CD or DVD 4 Ifthe CD DVD cannot be read replace it with a known good CD DVD such as one that was shipped with the computer 5 If the known good CD cannot be read visually check the operating side of the CD DVD for defects 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 o
30. s and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk A Ei 10 Separate the cover from the defective optical drive User Guide 37 11 To install the new optical drive a Align the new optical drive with the cover and then push the cover back into position b Screw the metal bracket back onto the new optical drive c Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay 12 Reattach the foot cover and stand base Replacing the adapter AA Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the adapter cable from the computer then unplug the power cord from electrical outlet 38 User Guide 3 Connect the new adapter as shown User Guide 39 Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either side or at the rear of the computer To replace the keyboard 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Side view of the computer and Rear view of
31. the computer lt 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector The mouse can be replaced using the same method 40 User Guide 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 To 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
32. your recent apps To switch between apps Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner then click to bring in the next app 12 User Guide Closing an app To close an app do one of the following e Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears drag it to the bottom of the screen e Swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of the screen e Move the cursor to the top edge of the screen When the cursor becomes a hand drag the app page to the bottom of the screen Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open the menu e Press the Windows key SH X Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press the Windows key Sil F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore User Guide 13 14 User Guide Using the Rescue System i9 This chapter contains the following topics 9
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