Lenovo IdeaCentre K330B
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1. Power button Power Dial indicator ON OFF File backup button USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader selected models only Optical drive some models are equipped with only one optical drive DONDOSONE Power Dial switch 2 User Guide 7 _ 19060000000000 Power button Headphone connector USB connector El Memory card reader Microphone connector I Optical drive User Guide 3 1 2 Rear view of the chassis DOSNDOSONE 4 Sa DRITTI 9 DI IRR CO EORORCEORO SO PRERE PRR POR pi RA J PERRA ORE R CERRO RE EG PPR RREN PRR rI EORR 6 po IRIS HEHEHE x DDC g o 20 Il Tr t Voltage selection switch selected models only Power connector PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector USB connectors 7 Ethernet connector 7 1 Audio connectors 6 On board VGA connector selected models only HDMI port 2 User Guide 1 3 Connecting2. 4 A DI El H G Side Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out I Line In ons 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 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 2 Select a playback device from the playback dialog box then click the configure button to configure it 3 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 4 7 1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete 8 User Guide 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 3 7 Connect any additional devices that you have Your computer may not have all the connectors shown here bol USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB gt connection TV tuner Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner
3. 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Control Panel from 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 4 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 28 User Guide Problem The c
4. system Follow the on screen prompts to create recovery discs 18 User Guide Chapter Using the Computer Software 1 This chapter contains the following O topics gt Computer software instructions 9 of these features are subject to the actual 9 software that was shipped with the 9 computer model that you purchased User Guide 19 SO SS SS E E E E E E E I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I D O Note The interface and function of each I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L 3 1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detects the surrounding ambient brightness and adjusts the display brightness accordingly This allows you to set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments You can also set the display delay time to automatically turn off the display when you are away from the computer Note The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your computer is in standby mode sleep mode or turned off Note This function applies only to computers equipped with a Lenovo PC camera and is available only after the camera has been installed Before using this software do the following 1 Click Start All Programs Lenovo USB2 0 UVC Camera vmcap File Devices O Capture Help 2 Select Options Preview from the pop up window to display
5. the image in the video capture window Note If there is no image display in the AMCAP video capture window please confirm that preview has been selected in the options 20 User Guide a t 8 Confirm that Devices Lenovo USB 2 0 UVC Camera has been selected If there are other devices in this option make sure they are not selected When only the Lenovo USB 2 0 UVC Camera device is selected the window should display the camera image The image being captured by the camera will be displayed in the video capture window Adjust the position and pitch angle of the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window To use this software do the following Click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System The default setting has been pre selected You can adjust the brightness and display delay time according to your needs 3 2 Lenovo Eye Distance System The Lenovo Eye Distance System can automatically detect the distance between you and the display It will alert you automatically when you sit too close to the display You can also set the viewing distance as well as a time interval after which a warning will pop up Note This function applies only to computers equipped with a Lenovo PC camera and is available only after the camera has been installed To use this software do the following Click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Eye Dis
6. 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 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 4 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 2 Select the Application tab select the problem program then click the End Task button User Guide 27 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
7. two monitor connectors be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter e If you have an HDMI monitor your computer must have an adapter that supports the HDMI monitor installed Connect the cable to the port as shown 6 User Guide 1 3 5 If you have audio devices attach them using the following instructions O p Y w A H 14 9 0 9 K 4 Audio line in Audio line out Microphone Headphone This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software This connector might be located on the front of the computer Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone This connector might be located on the front of the computer User Guide 7 1 3 6 7 1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7 1 surround sound audio system
8. C wis snisedAatineibe eee a iah 18 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 19 3 1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness SysteM rere 20 3 2 Lenovo Eye Distance System 21 B23 BackOn IfaCk cursori 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 25 4 1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 26 4 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 27 4 3 Troubleshooting Software ProbIeMS i 27 4 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard DISKS sini hee hide al teehee 28 4 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 29 4 6 Performing Daily Maintenance TaSKS ii 30 Contents 1 Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics i gt Computer hardware introduction 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 SN Ll I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ba I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L 1 1 Front view of the chassis A Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating 27 flool
9. TO mode COOL mode A Operation of the Power Dial The Power Dial 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 Display the main screen of the software Double click the Power Dial icon in the Quick Launch bar User Guide 11 sro CPU jia 7 PP PU NORMAL S NORMAL AUTO mode we NEL 12 User Guide Open the running status for each component under the Mode Switch GPU CPU ODD HDD AUTO Show the percentage of the current GPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal GPU clock frequency Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency The status of the optical drive The status of the hard disk drive JE cpu J ODD NORMAL ia NORMAL 4nn HDD 100 7 ius CAS miti ODD RLS NORMAL o o NORMAL HDD 100 AUTO Each component operates as displayed in the picture The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently TURBO Runs at full speed The system achieves its optimal performance Turn the Power Dial knob to the TURBO position to enable this mode TURBO Each component operates as shown i
10. Vel rsio n 4 0 2010 Ill ce 31046999 Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 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 2007 2010 Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware 1 121 Front view of the chassis iiri nita lalate 2 1 2 Rear view of the Chassis i 4 1 3 Connecting your computer eecteeeeeeteeteeeeeeeenaeeeees 5 1 4 Power Dial Selected models only 11 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System 1 01x 15 2 1 OneKey ReC Voy aae erea aara ea eiiie 16 2 2 Driver and Application Installation 16 223 Systm SOlUP snes alici laine ined Nati 17 24 System Backups tnin nue irate aaa 18 215 SYSIOMI RECOVERY ses ccc del deena a an 18 2 6 Create Recovery DIS
11. able 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 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 26 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 2 Move any interfering devices away from the computer 3 If the problem persists contact Lenovo Service 4 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
12. ant to back up You can choose to archive all the files in the selected path or just certain types of files You can back up any files that have changed since a specified date or create a custom backup based on certain file extensions Finally schedule the project to run on a regular basis or begin backing up right away 22 User Guide 3 3 3 My Project My projects is used to manage your saved backup projects Any backup projects that you have saved will be listed under My Projects 3 3 4 Restore Files The Restore Files project restores individual files and folders that you have protected using a Back Up Files project With Restore Files you select a backup search for the file or folder you would like to restore and then click Next The files will be restored to the location you choose 3 3 5 Help For more information on the operation of Information in the Help option You can le settings of BackOn Track software in the BackOn Track see Product Help arn more about the operation and Helo document 3 3 6 File Backup button selected models only After starting the Windows operating syst em press the File Backup button on the top of the chassis to launch the BackOn Track software User Guide 23 24 User Guide Troubleshooting and si Confirming Setup j This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 9 in this manual is only used for the
13. apacity 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 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 4 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 Cen
14. card connector Ethernet Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet connector type local area network 1 3 8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets User Guide 9 1 3 9 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector it can read write data from the following Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Secure Digital Card SD High Capacity Card Mini Secure Digital Card Mini SD High Capacity Card Multi Media Card Reduced Size Multi Media Card Multi Media Card Plus Multi Media Card Mobile XD Micro Drive Compact Flash Type Compact Flash Type Il 1 3 10 Keyboard and Mouse wired 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 Selected models only 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 1 4 Power Dial Selected models only The Power Dial feature allows your computer to switch to different modes thus providing you with customized experiences during operations TURBO mode AU
15. in the network connection modes 1 If you select ADSL input the username and password of the ADSL connection User Guide 17 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 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 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
16. machines 9 which have the TV tuner card It does not D apply to those machines that do not have a O TV tuner card User Guide 25 I SO A E E E E T E E E S E T E E S E E T S I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I D Note The description of the TV tuner card I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer f you added or removed a part before the problem started review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed f a peripheral device does not work ensure that the device is properly connected f an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem s Fa 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 4 1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Zi 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 c
17. n the adjacent picture The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently User Guide 13 COOL The CPU runs at low frequency The system consumes minimum power Turn the Power Dial knob to the COOL position to enable this mode COOL mode COOL Each component operates 4 z as shown in the adjacent cpu picture The numeric Ee a i values may vary because NORMAL Egea each model is configured differently If other applications such as the burner program or game software change the parameter settings for COOL mode when it is launched a prompt dialog box will pop up indicating that your COOL settings have been changed In this case click OK To restore the previous COOL mode settings exit other applications then turn the Power Dial knob mounted on the chassis to COOL 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 When the ODD status is shown as QUIET it indicates that the current maximal data CD reading speed is lower than the nominal maximal reading speed of the ODD 14 User Guide Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics gt OneKey Recovery gt Driver and Application Installation gt System Setup gt Sys
18. n 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 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 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
19. ng the computer or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components e You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse e You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners e To clean the keyboard thoroughly shut down the computer 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 30 User Guide
20. tance System User Guide 21 The default setting has been pre selected You can adjust the viewing distance according to your needs Note 1 Ensure the lens of the camera is clearly visible and not covered 2 Ensure your eyes are clearly visible and not covered The function that detects the distance between the user and monitor is based on the position of the user s eyes Therefore if the eyes are covered or there is a strong reflection distance detection may be affected Wearing glasses may affect the accuracy of the face image verification 3 The limits for distance detection by the camera Minimum distance approx 20 centimters 7 90 inches Maximum distance approx 70 centimeters 27 55 inches Pitch angle angle of rotation of the face in the vertical plane Elevation 20 degrees Depression 30 degrees Horizontal angle of rotation angle of rotation of the face in the horizontal plane between 20 and 20 degrees 3 3 BackOn Track BackOn Track lets you easily back up important files to a disc hard drive or other storage device A Back Up Files project can be scheduled to run daily weekly or monthly Large backups are automatically spread across as many discs as you need 3 3 1 Using BackOn Track Choose All Programs Lenovo FileBackup from the Start menu to launch the BackOn Track software 3 3 2 Back up files Begin by selecting the drive drive partition or folder containing the files you w
21. ted 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 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 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 16 User Guide Method 1 Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning o
22. tem Backup gt System Recovery gt Create Recovery Disc A Attention Using this 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 D 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 back it up with OneKey Recovery you must 9 format the C partition in NTFS format and 9 install the operating system on the C partition 9 Otherwise the OneKey Recovery system 9 cannot run User Guide 15 a OS SS T A E E T E E I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I gt I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 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 dele
23. ter 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 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 User Guide 29 e You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming 4 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards it is very important to periodically clean 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 damagi
24. your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer e Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer Match the connectors to the icons e f your computer cables and connector panel have color coded connectors match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector 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 lf the voltage supply range is 100 127 V AC set the switch to 115 V e f the voltage supply range is 200 240 V AC set the switch to 230 V sS N Ss 1 o O gt D SASS SNIS L amp lt ig bo 1 3 2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector PS 2 connector or USB connector User Guide 5 1 3 3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector PS 2 connector or USB connector Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices 1 3 4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer e If you have a Video Graphics Array VGA Standard monitor connect the cable to the connector as shown Note If your model has
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