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1. USB connectors DisplayPort connector selected models only On board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter connector some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card User Guide 3 H GREE 4 IdeaCentre K410 ERTS ORI foge so do dedo AER CR OBS SR ROCA LALO LOSARARA EREE REREH SAE fo se cesececesececes CERA HOHOOHH OO El Voltage selection switch selected models only Power connector USB connectors HDMI connector selected models only On board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter connector some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card User Guide O BNHOAEODNE IdeaCentre K415 O LOROS Ne ZO O SS OSADO RR CS RORORORORROROROR a OSORNO SR E o o SISSI estaca escoa ada ORORERORORORORORS OTE 28 Ey gt G 05 0 0 o Ro Voltage sel2. O O Note The descriptions in this chapter O might be different from what you see on 9 your computer depending on the computer models and configurations User Guide 1 E O O E O ES ES ES ES E ES E ES E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E EA E E E E EE E SS EE EA EA EE E E E Ed L 1 1 Front view of the chassis AN Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating aa Power button Power Control Switch indicator ON OFF selected models only Hard disk drive indicator El Power control switch selected models only El Memory card readers selected models only E USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Optical drive some models are equipped with only one optical drive Hot plug HDD port selected models only AN Attention Do not insert 3 inch discs into the optical drive 2 User Guide 1 2 Rear view of the chassis BORROMEO E IdeaCentre K430 S Ss CYA COROROROROS a Lo a E gt fe E p Voltage selection switch selected models only Power connector HDMI connector selected models only
3. select the appropriate options to e Change the desktop background e Select a screen saver e Select colors and appearance options for icons and text e Set resolution and colors in the Display Settings options 24 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 3 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution 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 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 inserted into the headphone connector Adju
4. T TH EEEEER T GEEEEES T 1615 UH B q 0 El E 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink El Microprocessor fan header Memory slots 4 El Power connector HE Front USB header PCI express X 16 adapter slots 2 El Power fan header 34 User Guide El Front panel connector Front USB connector Serial COM2 connector IB Front audio connector System fan header BENEB Lenovo K410 a aa a E 12V power connector Microprocessor fan header Thermal sensor header Battery Front USB connector Mode switch connector Battery PCI express X 1 adapter slots 2 g Aa e Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots 2 Power connector SATA connectors 8 User Guide 35 eSATA connector Front panel connector Front USB connectors 2 Mode switch connector PCI express X 1 adapter slots 3 BAA ee PCI express X 16 adapter slot HEBENEB Lenovo K415 o A El pd HH a ial Mfu e ulf Power fan header Clea
5. displayed to uninstall the software 3 4 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 If the 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 26 User Guide 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 express
6. on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis and then snap it into position User Guide 39 4 2 4 Replacing a memory module O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a memory module 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Locate the memory module connectors Refer to Locating components 3 Remove the memory module to be replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown QU F t 4 Position the new memory module over the memory connector Make sure that the notch E on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key EH on the system board Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close 5 Reattach the computer cover 40 User Guide 4 2 5 Replacing a hard disk drive O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a hard disk drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive Lift up the plastic handle and slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay 4 Remove the hard disk drive from the plastic bracket as shown 5 Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap it into position User Guide 41 6 Slide the new hard disk drive into the
7. 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 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 consumersupport lenovo com User Guide 49 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 A
8. the Turbo mode computer will boot up at ultra speed e Switch different mode by toggling the power control switch Turbo Auto 14 User Guide e Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON OFF to open the indicator under the front panel and indicate the different lighting effects in each mode e Display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Control Switch icon in the Quick Launch bar N Moe Contro gt Open the running status for each component under the Mode Switch CPU Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency Boot The status of the computer startup speed User Guide 15 16 User Guide AUTO Auto adjust the system CPU clock frequency and running speed Turn the Power Control Switch knob to the Auto position to enable this mode Note The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently COOL The CPU runs at low frequency The system consumes minimum power Turn the Power Control Switch knob to the Cool position to enable this mode Note The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently TURBO The CPU runs at full speed The system achieves its optimal performance Turn the Power Control Switch knob to the Turbo position to enable this mode Note The numeric values may vary because each model
9. Machine type 10086 3109 4743 K430 10089 1168 4744 K410 10090 2556 4748 K415 Version 1 0 2012 02 31501 01096 Ce Lenovo IdeaCentre K4 Series User Guide lenovo ideacentre 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 damage to your product Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or 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 2012 Lenovo Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Hardware sss 1 1 1 Front view of the Chassis scatter sanar 2 1 2 Rear view of the chassis 3 1 3 Connecting your computer 6 1 4 7 1 Audio configuration instructions 8 1 5 5 1 Audio configuration instructions 9 1 6 C
10. TI 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 document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description Energy Star Statement ENERGY STARO 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 www lenovo com e 4744 e 4748 e 4743 50 User Guide 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 potentia
11. appable hard disk at any time for data maintenance or data transmission User Guide 11 e Operation of the hot swappable hard disk Slide it into the bay from the front until it snaps into position 12 User Guide e Connect the hot swappable hard disk to the other computer Notes e Don t unplug the hard disk while it is copying the data to avoid result in a loss of data e After installing the hard disk and connecting all the cables wait for a moment to make the system distinguish from the hard disk e Don t install the operating system on the hot swappable hard disk e Don t unplug the hard disk while it is operating a software program to avoid collapse of system e After pulling out the hard disk don t beat the hard disk or throw it everywhere to damage it e Under the Rescue System each function mode cannot distinguish from the hot swappable hard disk User Guide 13 1 10 Power Control Switch selected models only The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to switch to different modes thus providing you with customized experiences during operations Operation of the Power Control Switch The Power Control Switch function supports three operating modes Auto Turbo and Cool System resources are optimized by toggling between those three different modes Different modes are used for different applications In the Auto and Cool mode computer will boot up at rapid speed In
12. c Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis Ej 44 User Guide If your computer has a single graphics card installed follow the steps below to replace it a Remove the screw that secures the graphics latch to the chassis and open it 12 b Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis User Guide 45 Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector and secure it to chassis with the screw 4 Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw Connect the two graphics cards with the Duo graphics cards connector and reattach the Duo graphics cards fixing bracket to the chassis For models with Duo graphics cards only Reattach the computer cover 4 2 8 Replacing the TV Tuner card O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace the TV Tuner card 1 2 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis and open it EEB Remove the screw that secures the TV tuner card to the chassis 46 User Guide 4 Remove the TV Tuner card by pulling it straight out of the connector 5 Install the new TV tuner into the same connector and secure it to chassis with the screw Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw 7 Reattach the computer cover User Guid
13. computer you will need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers Note The screws used 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 31 Handling static sensitive devices Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage computer components When replacing a part do not open the anti static packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part When handling parts and other computer components the following precautions should be taken in order to avoid static electricity damage Limit your movements as movement can cause the build up of static electricity Always handle parts and other computer components with care and handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by their edges Never touch any exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching parts and other computer components Before replacing a new part first place the anti static packaging containing the part against a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This will reduce static ele
14. ct 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 2 2 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 Lenovo hardware 20 User Guide Method 1 Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open then select Drivers and Application Installation Follow the on screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation After starting the procedure install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts Notes 1 Do not install software which is alr
15. ctricity in the package and your body When possible remove the new part from its anti static packaging and install it directly into the computer without setting the part down If this is not possible place the part on top of its anti static packaging on a smooth flat surface before installing it Do not place parts on the computer cover or other metal surface 32 User Guide 4 1 Locations 4 1 1 Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer eg OEA A IL A AS Ft Y Optical disk drive Hard disk drive Graphics card El System board System fan Bl Power supply User Guide 33 4 1 2 Identifying parts on the system board The system board also known as the mainboard or motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory installed or that you can install later The following illustrations show the locations of the different parts on the system board Lenovo K430
16. d This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5 1 surround sound Use the following guides when connecting to the 5 1 surround audio device PL Surround Blue line in connector e Green line out connector Pink Mic in connector Center LEF The configurations are as followings 1 Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop up dialog box Select a playback device from the playback dialog box and then click configure button to configure it Select 5 1 surround from audio channels in the pop up speaker setup dialog box to proceed with the speaker setup by following as prompted After the configuration 5 1 surround can be used User Guide 9 Note If the audio configuration interfaces in above are different from your actual computer you may use above steps as reference to configure the 5 1 surround audio device in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance 1 6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets 1 7 How to play Blu ray Discs selected models only Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to this table Because other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu ray standard You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped
17. drive bay and slide the drive bay into place 7 Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive 8 Reattach the computer cover 4 2 6 Replacing an optical drive O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace an optical drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel Refer to Removing the front bezel 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive 4 Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis BY 5 Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position 6 Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive 7 Reattach the front bezel and computer cover 42 User Guide 4 2 7 Replacing a graphics card O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a graphics card Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Follow the below steps to remove a graphics card If your computer has a Duo graphics cards installed follow the steps below to replace it a Remove the screw that secures the Duo graphics cards fixing bracket and lift the bracket up User Guide 43 b Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis open it and remove the Duo graphics cards connector
18. e 47 4 2 9 Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front or 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Front view of the chassis and Rear view of the chassis gt 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector 5 The mouse can be replaced using the same method 48 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
19. eady 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 2 3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet In addition System Setup sets and manages all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue system 2 3 1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open then select System Setup 2 3 2 Network Settings Depending on the network access mode of the computer select ADSL or LAN Connection in the network connection modes 1 If you select ADSL input the username and password of the ADSL connection User Guide 21 2 If you select LAN connection configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN 2 3 3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo Rescue System The default password is blank Set a password when you access Password Management for the first time If you don t want to set a password access the system directly and operate it accordingly 2 4 System Backup This backs up your system partition to an image file In case of a system failure you can restore your system from this image fi
20. ection switch selected models only Power connector USB connectors USB ports 4 to 6 HDMI connector selected models only On board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter connector some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card User Guide 5 1 3 Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section 1 3 1 Check the position of the voltage selection switch on the rear of the computer Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch if necessary Note Some computers do not have a voltage switch These computers control voltage automatically e If the voltage supply range is 100 127 V AC set the switch to 115 V e If the voltage supply range is 200 240 V AC set the switch to 230 V TEN N Ss N N Fo ei SSR ay PE a a 1 3 2 Basic connector instructions 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 Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio dev
21. ed 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 3 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems 1 The serial number of the software The serial number was shipped with the computer and provided separately by the manufacturer The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number 2 The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 7 system 3 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 channe
22. efore proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the 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 User Guide 37 4 2 2 Removing the computer cover AA Attention e Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover e For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To remove the computer cover 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off 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 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer 4 Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis 5 Slide the computer cover out to remove it 38 User Guide 4 2 3 Removing the front bezel O Note For this procedure it helps to lay the computer on a flat stable surface To remove the front bezel 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and sliding the bezel out as shown 3 To reattach the bezel align the plastic tabs
23. enance Manual HMM for parts ordering information This guide does not include procedures for the replacement of all parts It is expected that trained service personnel are already able to replace cables switches and certain mechanical parts without the need for step by step procedures Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to computer models with a TV Tuner card and therefore does not apply to models without a TV Tuner card This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts e Memory modules e Hard disk drive e Optical disk drive e Graphics card e TV Tuner card 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 An electronic copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be obtained online from the Lenovo Support Web site at http consumersupport lenovo com 30 User Guide Additional information resources The most up to date information for your computer is available online at http consumersupport lenovo com You can find the following information Customer replacement unit removal and installation information Publications Troubleshooting information Parts information Links to other useful sources of information Tools required To disassemble the
24. er Guide 19 O O O A RR ROS RS SS SS O A A RS SS SS SS IS O SS SS a Ed L 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 By selecting Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management Disk Management you can see the service partition which must not be deleted Note The recovery files and 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 2 1 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 once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open 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 sele
25. ice a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer 6 User Guide Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device 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 VGA connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector HDMI connector optional Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV DisplayPort connector optional Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector TV Tuner connector optional Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices User Guide 7 1 4 7 1 Audio configuration instructions Use O the following illustration when connecting a 7 1 surround sound a
26. is configured differently User Guide 17 Notes e When you are running system intensive games or other programs that consume a high proportion of the system resources you should choose Turbo mode This will allow you to achieve optimal performance e After unplugging and reconnecting the power cord to the outlet the computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode In order to keep ultra speed during the boot up the computer must always keep connecting the outlet 18 User Guide Chapter Using the Rescue System 0 i o This chapter contains the following 9 S i o topics O gt OneKey Recovery O gt Driver and Application Installation Y gt System Setup Y gt System Backup gt gt System Recovery 9 gt Create Recovery Disc O A AE IS S ention Using this program will result in gt loss of data i Youcan restore the C drive of the computer i to factory default settings or to the last O system backup status using OneKey O Recovery If you do this all of the existing O data on drive C will be lost but the content 9 and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged O e If you want to install an operating system 0 and back it up with OneKey Recovery you 9 must format the C partition in NTFS format O and install the operating system on the C 9 partition Otherwise the OneKey Recovery O system cannot run Us
27. l 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 specified duration ENERGY STAR power management features by operating system Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 e Turn off monitor After 15 minutes Power plan Balanced e Turn off hard disk drives Never e Turn off the display After 10 minutes e System standby After 20 minutes e Put the computer to sleep After e System hibernates Never 25 minutes e Advanced power settings Turn off hard disk drives After 20 minutes Hibernate Never 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 User Guide 51 52 User Guide
28. l 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 User Guide 27 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 3 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 the computer to prevent dust buildup The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include a vacuum cleaner a soft cotton cloth clear water preferably purified or distilled water 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 O 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 corne
29. le In the Windows system click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Rescue System After starting Rescue System click System Backup to back up your system partition by following the prompts 2 5 System Recovery Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment You can choose to restore to a system backup point or the initial state factory default settings 2 6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from the current system These recovery discs are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration process In the Windows system click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Rescue System After starting Rescue System click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable recovery disc from the current system Follow the on screen prompts to create recovery discs 22 User Guide Troubleshooting and sada Confirming Setup Y This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 9 in this manual is only used for the machines O which have the TV tuner card It does not 9 apply to those machines that do not have a O TV tuner card User Guide 23 O SS IS SS RS l l oO Note The description of the TV tuner card l L Solving Problems Follow these tips when troublesho
30. onnect the power cords properly to grounded electrical QUES sua cit ia aie dA tee Ba 10 1 7 How to play Blu ray Discs selected models only 10 1 8 Wired keyboard selected models only 11 1 9 Hot swappable hard disk selected models only 11 1 10 Power Control Switch selected models only 14 Using the Rescue System oncocccccnonononannnnnonnnnnnnnnans 19 2d Onekey RECOVERY sateen tt 20 2 2 Driver and Application Installation 20 23 System SOU asia So ARAS 21 2 4 System Back ura 22 2 5 System RECOVEN uc ie N 22 2 6 Create Recovery Disc seita 22 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 23 3 1 Troubleshooting Display Problems ccccceesteeeeeeeteeeees 24 3 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 25 3 3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 25 3 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Contents 1 Chapter 4 3 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 27 3 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks esseesteeenreerees 28 Hardware Replacement Guide s 29 41 Locations test assine an gro eee Mia d En E ae 33 4 2 Replacing HardWare isabel 37 AppendiX asia a ee 49 Energy Star Statement aridan a ida a 50 Chapter Using the Computer Hardware Y This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Computer hardware introduction Y gt Information on computer connections
31. oting 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 program s documentation Note The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view so they may not apply if you 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 Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 2 Check to see if the monitor has been turned on if not press the Power button Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose if so plug the power cord securely into the monitor Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card if not shut down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card 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
32. r CMOS jumper Mini PCI E slot Serial COM2 connector Front audio connector System fan header E El B Lo q a HE a 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink El Memory slots 4 36 User Guide 6 Hoe a Battery Microprocessor fan header Thermal sensor header ABOHHNABEBE 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 4 2 Replacing hardware EH ABEERE Se 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 AA Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair 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 consumersupport lenovo com 4 2 1 General information Pre disassembly instructions following 1 B
33. rs 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 monitors 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 28 User Guide Chapter Hardware Replacement Guide Y This chapter contains the following topics Identifying internal components Identifying parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Removing the front bezel Replacing a memory module Replacing a hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a graphics card Replacing the TV Tuner card VV VV VV V VV V Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 29 a O O O O O A A RS SS SS SS SS RS O SS Bd 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 Maint
34. st 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 the sound is not muted 3 3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem You are unable 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 Select the Application tab select the problem program then click the End Task button User Guide 25 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 disorder or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete the files or folders This is harmful to the 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 Control Panel from the Start menu From the Control Panel choose Programs and Functions Find the applicable program from the Programs and Functions dialog box and then select Uninstall Modify 6 Perform the instructions
35. udio system f 17 A i H J g y S PDIF out connector Microphone input Connector Center Low frequency output Audio line out Connector connector Surround out connector E Audio line in Connector Note For more detailed settings click Start Control panel Hardware and Sound Lenovo HD Audio Manager Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings Sound configuration is as follows 1 8 Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop up dialog box Select a playback device from the playback dialog box then click the configure button to configure it Select 7 1 surround from audio channels in the pop up speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts User Guide 4 7 1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete Note If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7 1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance 1 5 5 1 Audio configuration instructions This instruction is only for the pc model which mainboard supports audio transforming from 2 0 stereo to 5 1 surroun
36. with the corresponding cable This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display Connection Type Computer Cable Display DVI to DVI j ri leu E DVI cable 3 5 DVI to HDMI J rada feu wh E E cable HDMI to HDMI Hom Tm E HE J HDMI cable Ce de E HDMI to DVI i B HDMI DVI a D lle cable E 10 User Guide 1 8 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 1 9 Hot swappable hard disk selected models only e Unpack Hot swappable hard disk USB adapter USB cable You may plug the hot swappable hard disk conveniently while the computer system using it remains in operation but will not damage the hard disk data You may back up the data on this hot sw
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