Lenovo IdeaCentre B540
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1. 1 1 1 Front view of the computer cceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteneeeeees 2 1 2 Left and right view of the COMPUTED 00 ee eeeteteeesteeeeteerenes 3 1 3 Rear view of the COMPUTED cece ecccneeeeeesecseeeeeeeeeaeeeees 4 1 4 TV button instructions selected models Only n 5 4 5 COMPULEH STAN saci se aecaed woken ins eesnedach heart wantin alter 6 1 6 Connecting your COMPUTES 0 0 cece cette eeeeteteneeeeeeteeteeeees 7 1 7 Important information about using the computer s s s 8 1 8 Wired keyboard Selected models only cscceeeteeeeeeeees 10 Touch screen user instruction ccccesseeeeeeeeereeees 11 2 1 Touch Screen Calibration iiini apt 12 2 2 User Gesture Instructions for the TouCh SCreeN cere 12 2 3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen cssccscceccerer 20 Using the Onekey TV selected models only 23 3 1 Guide to the remote control selected models only 004 25 3 2 Onekey TV Instructions ASTC model selected models ONY n nrasane a hs hye a a eters aaa 28 3 3 Onekey TV Instructions DVB T model selected models OY Sates eth Sedepied tata cat tah ccbetn E T S T 30 3 4 Onekey TV Instructions ATV model selected models only 33 Using the Rescue System ccccccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeneeees 35 4 1 Onekey RECOV ae ere aa a aea ia aai eroa 36 4 2 Driver and Application Installation sseseeeeeesseeereesreerrereeeee 36 AB SYSISM SOUP MAE E E 37 Contents 1 Chapte2. l l l l l l l i l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L 1 1 Front view of the computer A Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating o Built in microphone area Camera A E Built in IR Emitter do not block Hard Disk Drive Indicator selected models only H Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator TV indicator E Volume up Brightness up Novo Vision button PC mode HDMI in AV in switch J Monitor On Off Volume down Brightness down BS A Attention The effective range of the Built in IR Emitter is 10 feet 3m 2 User Guide 1 2 Left and right view of the computer a b ew y ie Optical drive TV buttons selected models only USB connector Headphone port Microphone port USB connector Memory card reader o Apanan Power button User Guide 3 1 3 Rear view of the computer Ethernet port USB connectors HDMI out connector HDMI in connector selected models only AV IN connectors selected models only TV tuner ports Selected models only Power connector BROHEOO a Air vents do not block 4 User Guide 1 4 TV button instructions selected models only FROHEBHS Channel up Channel down Volume
3. affect the running of other computer processes 20 User Guide 7 The recognition of touch gestures by this product can be influenced by the following factors e Touching the correct place on the screen e The speed of movement e The time interval from when the screen was last touched Note To learn accurate hand gesture operations the user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content 8 The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode 9 The touch screen also does not function during the startup process and in Sleep mode or Safe mode User Guide 21 22 User Guide Using the Onekey TV Chapt ater selected models only VY This chapter contains the following topics gt Guide to the remote control o gt Onekey TV Instructions ASTC model gt Onekey TV Instructions DVB T model gt Onekey TV Instructions ATV model User Guide 23 E SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS A l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l iy l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L To turn on the Onekey TV Press the power button on the side of the computer or remote control to turn on the TV To turn on the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer 24 User Guide 3 1 Guide to the remote control selected models only Notes 1 The remote control ca
4. 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 consumersupport lenovo com Tools required To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Phillios 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 47 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 e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Always handle parts and other computer components carefully Handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touc
5. not to affect the normal use of the touch screen please keep its surface clean and dry and ensure that your fingers are clean and dry 3 In order not to affect the precision of positioning on the touch screen please avoid handling or touching the glass frame of the touch screen by your hands when you are carrying out touching operations 4 To ensure the safety of users please clean the screen and frame with a soft cotton cloth after turning the screen off In order to prevent the remaining water mark from affecting the touch operations do not wipe it with a damp rag 5 Please promptly remove any dust accumulated in the four corners of the screen and the screen frame because this will prevent accumulated dust from affecting the screen s touch localization Do not place or drop anything which could obstruct it in the four corners of the screen or any part of its frame because this could separate the screen from the frame and stop the screen from being able to sense position properly Please avoid leaving water and dust in the gap between the casing and glass when you are cleaning the frame 6 Avoid using it in dusty environments or in very hot or humid conditions The abrupt change of environmental temprature may in a short time cause on the glass screen inner surface some tiny spray which will disappear after some time and will not affect the normal use Note When it is used in normal operation the touch screen process will not
6. Machine type 10097 2566 B340 10099 2568 B540 10101 3363 B540p 10098 2567 B345 10100 4749 B545 Version 1 0 2012 02 31 501557 CE Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 B5 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 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 2012 Lenovo Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the Computer Hardware
7. Touch Screen Settings 1 Flicks In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen click on the Flicks icon and the current Flicks window will appear Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training The user can perform operations according to the advice given on screen Pal Current flicks settings Drag Up L Forward p Drag Down Customize your flicks settings 11 59 PM E j Fa w amp 1 2007 User Guide 17 2 For more detailed configuration you can click on the Flicks icon in the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen then click on Customize your flicks setting in the Flicks pop up window In the Pen and Touch window the user can adjust more settings related to Pen and Touch according to their specific preferences On the Flicksmenu you can e Select commonly used Flicks operation groups e Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen Navigational flicks Navigational flicks and editing flicks Customize Sensitivity You can adjust how easily your flicks are recognized A more relaxed setting may lead to accidental flicks Relaxed Precise Pen g Touch Display flicks icon in the notification area Practice using flicks 18 User Guide On the Touch menu you can e Enable disable options such as Use your finger as an input device and Enable multi touch gestures an
8. age VESA wall mount spec VESA100 100mm x 100mm M4 bolts 50 User Guide 1 Push the stand lock upward to unlock it and then slide the stand out 2 Align the VESA wall mount with the mounting holes on the computer and then secure it to the computer with the 4 screws User Guide 51 6 2 4 Installing a B CAS card AA Attention Before using the TV function a B CAS card will need to be installed on to the computer Follow the steps below to install the B CAS card Notes Before installing the B CAS card make sure that you do the following e Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals e Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer e Place the system on a flat stable surface 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Insert the B CAS card into the card port 3 Align then slide the computer cover back into position 52 User Guide 6 2 5 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 scratching 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 2 Unplug a
9. ame and password of the ADSL connection 2 If you select LAN connection configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN User Guide 37 4 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 use it accordingly 4 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 file 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 4 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 4 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 a recovery disc 38 Use
10. chase 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 60 User Guide 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 ntel 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 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 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 pr
11. 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 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 44 User Guide Chapter Hardware Replacement Guide 9 vo This chapter contains the following vo topics vo Y 9 gt Removing the computer cover 9 gt Installing a wall mount bracket adapter gt Installing a B CAS card 9 gt Replacing a memory module gt Replacing the optical drive 4 gt Replacing the hard disk drive gt Replacing the keyboard and mouse 9 gt Replacing the power cord User Guide 45 OS A E e E E E E E S S E E E E E E E E S l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l i l gt l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L 6 1 Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers
12. d inking e Select touch actions which you wish to adjust By clicking on Settings you can adjust the Speed and Spatial tolerance parameters to match the user s natural way of double clicking You can double click on the lower right corner of the icon to test this e Enable disable touch Pointer 7 Double Tap Settings Speed You can adjust how quickly you tap the screen when you 7 Pen and Touch ii J double tap Pen Options Ficks Handwriting Touch Panning f Speed M Use your finger as an input device F Enable multi touch gestures and inking Spatial tolerance You can adjust the distance the pointer can move between tapping Use your finger to interact with items on the screen You when you doubletap can adjust the settings for each touch action Touch actions Touch action Equivalent mouse action Double tap Double dick Spatial tolerance Small Press and hold Right dick Test settings To test your settings doubletap the graphic The graphic changes when you doubletap successfully Touch pointer Show the touch pointer when I m interacting with items on the screen Advanced Options Note Users can access more help information from the Windows Help and Support menu User Guide 19 2 3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 1 When using it please remember not to tear the screen surface with any sharp object 2 In order
13. h Video STD PAL Audio STD DK Picture Audio Auto Sean PIP Manual Scan Setup 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Manual Scan to scan for channels and store them in the TV automatically Language English Video STD PAL Audio STD DK Picture Audio Auto Scan PIP Manual Scan Sle lode Setup p User Guide 33 Language settings Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Language Os anguage Video STD Audio STD Picture tiene Audio Auto Scan PIP Manual Scan Setup Sleep Mode Picture In Picture PIP Size Press the MENU button on the remote control then select PIP PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub picture Sma Large Picture Audio PIP Setup Note When in PIP mode press the button on the remote control to alternate the video between the main picture and sub picture Record TV The Onekey TV must be turned off in order to use the recording function Once it is turned off use Windows Media Center or the Total Media software in PC mode to record TV programs 34 User Guide Chapter Using the Rescue System 9 i This chapter contains the following 9 ae i topics gt OneKey Recovery gt Driver and Application Installation gt System Setup CO gt System Backup 9 gt System Recovery gt Create Recovery Disc po A ites E P S ention Using th
14. h any exposed circuitry e Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components e 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 e When possible remove the new part from the anti static packaging and install it directly in the computer without 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 e Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface 48 User Guide 6 2 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 consumersupport lenovo com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo 6 2 1 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
15. hard disk space This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit 42 User Guide 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 5 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 1 Record the serial number of the computer as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems 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 sit
16. ication 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 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 4 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 4 3 1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select System Setup 4 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 user n
17. ich only needs the finger to move lightly on the computer display screen or make a simple hand gesture to be detected by the main computer processor 2 2 1 Basic Hand Gestures 1 Single Click Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen touch it one or two times with finger to perform a single click or double click operation This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button 12 User Guide 2 Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen press and hold your finger on the screen until a circle appears After lifting your finger from the touch screen a menu bar will pop up completing the single finger right click operation This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Rename Ctrl Z New Screen resolution E Gadgets Personalize User Guide 13 3 Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to select the desired item and hold it there then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it up again to complete a double finger right click operation The area where the first finger is placed can be used to show the right click menu or perform related operations 4 Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there then make a dragging movement This is similar to the click and drag movement
18. is program will result in gt loss of data i You can restore the C drive of the computer 9 to factory default settings or to the last system 9 backup status using OneKey Recovery If 9 you do this all of the existing data on drive 9 C will be lost but the content and format of 9 the other partitions of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged 9 e f you want to install an operating system and 9 back it up with OneKey Recovery you must 9 format the C partition in NTFS format and 6 9 install the operating system on the C partition 9 Otherwise the OneKey Recovery system 9 cannot run User Guide 35 a OS A SS E A E E E E E E l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l hy l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 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 wil
19. l not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way 4 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 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 4 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 36 User Guide 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 Appl
20. lets 3 Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Left and right view and Rear view Note Your mouse will be connected to the USB connector at either side or the rear of the computer lt i 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 58 User Guide 6 2 9 Replacing the power cord 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 consumersupport lenovo com To replace the power cord 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 Locate the connector for the power cord Refer to Rear view 3 Disconnect the defective power cord from the computer and connect the new power cord to the same connector User Guide 59 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 i
21. ll power cords from electrical outlets 3 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 view and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors 4 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 5 Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module and gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket All of the memory modules can be removed by using the same procedure 6 Align then insert the new memory module into the socket and push down on the top edge of the memory module Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place 7 Align then slide the computer cover back into position User Guide 53 6 2 6 Replacing the optical drive AA Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before replacing the optical drive To remove the optical drive 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 screen from scratching or other damage 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the compute
22. ls French Audio Password italian PIP Aspect Spanish Setup Time Portuguese Picture In Picture PIP Size Press the MENU button on the remote control then select PIP PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub picture Small Large Picture PIP Position PIP Swap Audio PIP Setup Note When in PIP mode press the button on the remote control to alternate the video between the main picture and sub picture User Guide 31 Password settings You need to enter the original password before setting a new password or removing the password The default password is 8888 Note If you forget the password you entered enter the Super Password 1357 to set a new password te Country Menu Language Picture Channets Audio PIP Setup Record TV The Onekey TV must be turned off in order to use the recording function Once it is turned off use Windows Media Center or the Total Media software in PC mode to record TV programs 32 User Guide 3 4 Onekey TV Instructions ATV model selected models only Notes 1 The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for reference only 2 The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode 3 You must be in TV mode to perform these operations Scan for channels 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Auto Scan to scan for channels and store them in the TV automatically Lok Language Englis
23. n only turn on the Onekey TV it cannot turn on the computer 2 Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV 3 The color and shape may vary depending on the model B O of a E freeze zE ZG e amp User Guide 25 Button Description Display and select the available video sources Turn the TV on and off Video Alternate the video between the main picture and sub picture Audio Alternate the audio between the main picture and sub picture Picture in Picture 00 U AOC ATSC amp ATV model Press to select additional channels being broadcast by the same station DVB T model Enter the password to access a channel locked by the Child Lock function Return to the previous channel INFO Display information on the TV screen MODE Jee Select the picture mode 0 Q Move the cursor to navigate and select options Confirm a setting Press to directly access channels WO Display the main on screen menu R 5 Return to the previous menu ele voL Adjust the volume Turn the TV sound off Change channels Freeze the screen JG na ow C C Control the caption decoder ATSC SUB Display digital subtitles DVB T Not available on ATV models 26 User Guide Description W c QF 5 Teletext ON OFF LC Pres
24. ninstaller then select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 From the Control Panel choose Programs and Functions 5 Find the applicable program from the Programs and Functions dialog box and then select Uninstall Modify 6 Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software 5 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 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
25. o device Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices User Guide 7 1 6 2 Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord properly to grounded electrical outlets 7 s OAA emouwzm o 1 7 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer 8 User Guide Note The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons When you touch these the indicator lights turn on User Guide 9 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 10 User Guide Chapter Touch screen user instruction This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Touch Screen Calibration 9 gt User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen gt Attentions when
26. oblem You need to change the display property settings Se 1 tting display background and icon properties 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 Select colors and appearance options for icons and text Set resolution and colors in the Display Settings options 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 2 Move any interfering devices away from the computer 3 If the problem persists contact Lenovo Service 40 User Guide 5 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution e Adjust the Windows volume control double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion e Reinstall the audio driver e Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer
27. oducts 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 10097 2566 e 10099 2568 e 10101 3363 e 10098 2567 User Guide 61 e 10100 4749 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 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 Put the computer to sleep After e System hibernates Never e
28. p Ines 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 62 User Guide
29. r 5 Chapter 6 2 Contents 4 4 System BACkUp sis s susga nai ritesaueeriaeavead Gunad rae Pens Seria 38 4 5 System RECOV n sale Oe aa 38 4 6 Create Recovery DISC sssesseeeeeseeerrrestrtrrrsttttrnrrerrternerrre nn 38 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 39 5 1 Troubleshooting Display Problems ccccceceteeeeeeeteeeees 40 5 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems cccceecetseccrteeeeetteteeeees 41 5 3 Troubleshooting Software ProblemS eeeeeeereeerrrrrrereene 41 5 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard DISKS aina a RA is US A A VAN 42 5 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 43 5 6 Performing Daily Maintenance TaskS ceeseeesteeeteeeees 44 Hardware Replacement Guide cccsseseeeeeee 45 Gal OVENIEW i eine dete nee iie nated T 46 6 2 Replacing hardware iiccieiwaiiwi Sard bitin Ana head 49 ADDCNGIXG 22s Lee ine Ge et 60 Energy Stat Statement cnc sasear aa pe iN 61 Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Introduction to the computer hardware gt Information on computer connections 9 Note The descriptions in this chapter 9 might be different from what you see on 9 your computer depending on the computer models and configurations User Guide 1 E SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS el l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
30. r Guide Troubleshooting and Chapter Confirming Setup 9 9 This chapter contains the following MR topics 9 9 i D gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines S which have the TV tuner card It does not l S apply to machines that do not have a TV S tuner card User Guide 39 SO SS SS E T S E E E E l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l hy l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L Solving Problems Fo 5 llow 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 an error message occurs in a program see the program s documentation 1 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 to Lenovo Customer Service Pr
31. r and all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 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 view and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors 4 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 5 Push down the pin that locks the optical disk drive to the chassis then use the screwdriver push the disk out 54 User Guide 6 Push a small iron stick paper clip into the small hole on the optical drive cover so that the disk springs out as shown 7 Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical drive to the metal bracket 8 Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk 9 Separate the cover from the defective optical drive User Guide 55 10 Install the new optical drive as follows 1 Align the new optical drive with the cover and then push the cover back into position 2 Screw the metal bracket back onto the new optical drive 3 Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay 11 Screw the new optical drive back onto the chassis 12 Slide the computer cover back into position 6 2 7 Replacing the hard disk drive AA Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to le
32. s 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 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 pur
33. s side panel headphone connector Problem No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution e Check the headphone cable connection ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector e Adjust the Windows volume control click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted 5 3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem You are unable to exit a running program normally Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete at the same time 2 Select the Application tab select the 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 User Guide 41 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 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own u
34. s the colored buttons to operate the Teletext screen Press to return to the main index page Press to hold the Teletext page when viewing information Press again to return to automatic page update Press repeatedly to display the upper part of the teletext screen then the lower part and then to return to full screen Press to reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Press again to hide Note These buttons are usable with TV Tuner cards installed and in countries that support Teletext functions only Electronic Programme Guide Not available on ATV models Change the screen size mode Change the video source of sub picture Automatically shut off the TV at a preset time 000000 Not available on this model User Guide 27 3 2 Onekey TV Instructions ASTC model selected models only Notes 1 The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for reference only 2 The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode 3 You must be in TV mode to perform these operations Scan for channels Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Auto Scan to scan for channels and store them in the TV automatically Language settings Restore Default V Chip Caption Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Language 28 User Guide 40 Sleep Timer English Clock Espanol Lang
35. surface 6 2 2 Removing the computer 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 computer screen from scratching or other damage To remove the computer 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 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 view and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors User Guide 49 4 Remove the 2 cover pieces by sliding them in opposite directions as shown 6 2 3 Mounting the computer onto a wall The computer can be mounted onto a wall Before doing this you will first need to install a UL listed VESA wall mount to be purchased separately onto the back of the computer To install a VESA wall mount 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 scratching or other dam
36. t it cool down before replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 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 screen from scratching or other damage 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 56 User Guide 2 Push then slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown 3 Push the pins and release the hard disk drive from the bracket 4 Install the new hard disk drive as follows Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins 5 Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position 6 Slide the computer cover back into position User Guide 57 6 2 8 Replacing the keyboard and the mouse 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 consumersupport lenovo com To replace the keyboard 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical out
37. uage gt French Restore Default V Chip Caption Picture In Picture PIP Size Press the MENU button on the remote control then select PIP PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub picture E H PIP Size Large Picture PIP Position PIP Swap Audio PIP Setup Note When in PIP mode press the button on the remote control to alternate the video between the main picture and sub picture Record TV The Onekey TV must be turned off in order to use the recording function Once it is turned off use Windows Media Center or the Total Media software in PC mode to record TV programs User Guide 29 3 3 Onekey TV Instructions DVB T model selected models only Notes 1 The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for reference only 2 The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode 3 You must be in TV mode to perform these operations Scan for channels Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Channels to scan for channels and store them in the TV automatically Note The default password is 8888 Change the password by using the Password option Channels Note If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function press the button to unlock it 30 User Guide Language settings Press the MENU button on the remote control then select Setup Menu Language tek Country English Menu Language German Picture Channe
38. uations 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 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 User Guide 43 5 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 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
39. up Volume down TV mode menu button Signal source selection button TV power On Off E o R User Guide 5 6 1 5 Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference It can be rotated between 15 and 40 from the vertical A Attention 1 The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability 2 Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the vertical otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over User Guide 1 6 Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section 1 6 1 Basic connector instructions 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 Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV optional TV Tuner connector Connects to an external antenna to view programs optional using the optional TV tuner card AV in connector Connects to the composite audio and video optional connectors on your vide
40. using the Touch Screen SI A Attention Only some selected models are equipped with touch screens User Guide 11 a OS E E E E E A E E S E S E E A E E E e E E l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l iy l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L The monitor has touch capability due to a touch sensitive screen installed A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard and the user s hand transmits position information via the touch screen to the computer With this technology you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger and the computer will react 2 1 Touch Screen Calibration Prior to first use or whenever the touch screen reacts in a different place where you are touching it start the calibration program The procedure is as follows 1 In Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel 2 In Control Panel select Hardware and Sound 3 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 4 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button 2 2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch and rotational movements enlargement and reduction multi touch operations and the user can transmit position information to the computer via touch The touch screen uses a very low pressure movement recognition method wh
41. 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 mechanical parts can be replaced by trained service personnel 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 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 Keyboard mouse wired e Power cord 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 consumersupport lenovo com 46 User Guide Additional information resources If you have Internet access the most up to date information for your computer
42. you can make with a mouse 14 User Guide 5 High Speed Slide If you touch the screen with a single finger and slide it a short distance horizontally about 5 cm then quickly lift it up again this is called a High Speed Slide and the screen will show the Forward or Back icon In the default situation a high speed horizontal sliding movement will execute a forward or back operation For example Forward and Back operations for the IE browser or Previous and Next slide operations in Windows Photo Viewer slideshow mode 6 Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically or horizontally on the touch screen this is called a Rolling Operation For example This operation is similar to moving the scroll wheel on the top of a mouse and produces the same results as the scroll wheel interface does User Guide 15 7 Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen then keeping both fingers on the screen change the distance between them By increasing or decreasing the distance you can perform a zoom out or Zoom in operation For example you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer 8 Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen then rotate them in the desired direction For example you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer 16 User Guide 2 2 2 Related
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