Lenovo Ideacentre A300 User Guide V1.0 Manual Idea Centre All In One (ideacentre) Type 10035

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User Manual: Lenovo Lenovo Ideacentre A300 User Guide V1.0 Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 A300 All-in-One (ideacentre) - Type 10035

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Version 1.0

Machine type: 10035

10036

2009.11

Lenovo

IdeaCentre A3 Series

User Guide

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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.

Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

Note: Pay attention to this important information.

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Contents

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1

1.1 Front view of the computer ......................................................2

1.2 Rear view of the computer .......................................................3

1.3 Computer stand.......................................................................4

1.4 Connecting your computer ......................................................5

1.5 Important information about using the computer .....................9

1.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions ............................12

1.7 Using the Bluetooth remote control ......................................14

Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 27

2.1 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................28

2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................28

2.3 System Setup ........................................................................29

2.4 System Backup .....................................................................30

2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................30

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................30

Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 31

3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs ...................................................32

3.2 WinDVD ................................................................................33

3.3 McAfee Security Center .........................................................34

3.4 Media Show ..........................................................................35

3.5 Lenovo CamSuite ..................................................................36

Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 37

4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................38

4.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................38

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4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................38

4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................39

4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................39

4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................39

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming Setup .............. 41

5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................42

5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................43

5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................43

5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks .............................................................................44

5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............45

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Chapter

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ Computer hardware introduction

ÿ Information on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter might

vary from your computer, depending on

computer models and conﬁgurations.

User Guide 1

Using the Computer Hardware

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1.1 Front view of the computer

Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked

air vents may cause thermal problems.

84 73 5 6 9

Camera

Built-in microphone

Hard Disk Drive Indicator

Bluetooth status indicator

WIFI status indicator

HDMI-IN mode indicator

LCD light adjust button

Novo Vision button

LCD on/off and PC/HDMI-IN switch combo

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1.2 Rear view of the computer

2 3 4 5 6 8 89 10 117

Power button

TV tuner connector (Selected models only)

Power connector

Ethernet connector

HDMI-IN connector (Selected models only)

HDMI-OUT connector (Selected models only)

IEEE 1394 connector (Selected models only)

USB ports (4)

Memory card reader (Selected models only)

Microphone connector

Headphone connector

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Bluetooth connect button

Mode switch button (Selected models only)

1.3 Computer stand

Adjust the angle for the best viewing experience. It can be rotated from horizontal

or vertical.

The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.

Attention: The computer stand must remain installed at all times to

ensure maximum system stability.

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Adjust the panel angle for the best

viewing from the vertical.

Do not only use one hand to adjust the panel

le to avoid the computer fallin

over.

Adjust the panel angle for the best

viewing from the horizontal.

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Adjust the panel angle for the best

viewing from the vertical.

Do not only use one hand to adjust the panel

le to avoid the computer fallin

over.

Adjust the panel angle for the best

viewing from the horizontal.

1.4 Connecting your computer

Use the following information to connect your computer:

• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the

connectors to the icons.

Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are

described in this section.

1.4.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the

equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the

required voltage and frequency match the available

power source.

1.4.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard

connector (USB connector).

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1.4.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse

connector (USB connector).

1.4.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the

following instructions:

1 2

Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately)

to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use

speech-recognition software.

Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately)

to your computer when you want to listen to music or other

sounds without disturbing anyone.

1.4.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

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a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this

cable is permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.

d. Connect the adapter to the power source.

1.4.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is

permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.

d. Connect the plug to the power source.

Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.

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1.4.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your

computer might not have all connectors shown.

1 2 3

USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a

USB connection.

Network adapter

connector

Use this connector to attach the computer to an

ethernet-type local area network

TV-Tuner

connector

Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.

1.4.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical

outlets.

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1.4.9 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader

Connector, it is able to read/write data from:

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

Mini SD

MultiMedia Card (MMC)

RS-MMC

MS-PRO

MS-Duo

xD-Picture Card

1.5 Important information about using the computer

Press the power button on the top of the base stand to turn the computer on.

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Note: Do not put any ﬂuid container on the base stand.

Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When

you touch these, the indicator lights turn on.

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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.

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1.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions

(Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and

mouse)

Before using the wireless keyboard and mouse, carefully read the conﬁguration

instructions in the Quick Reference poster. If you fail to connect the wireless

keyboard and mouse according to the steps shown in the Quick Reference poster,

you may also connect using the instructions below.

Notes:

• Before using the method below, enter the system and prepare a set of

wired keyboard and mouse.

• If you want to install a new set of wireless keyboard and mouse, follow

the steps below.

1. Using the wired keyboard and mouse to enter the system.

2. After installing the batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse battery

compartments, make sure the power switch on the back of the mouse is in the

ON position (the keyboard does not have a power switch).

3. Press the wireless connect buttons on the right side of the keyboard and the

back of the mouse for over 5 seconds. When the keyboard and mouse wireless

indicator lights blink green, turn the computer on immediately.

Note: If the wireless indicator lights stop blinking, press the connect

buttons on the keyboard and mouse again.

4. To open the Devices and Printers dialog box, go to Windows and click Start

→ Control Panel → Hardware and Sound. Press Add a device to pop-up a

dialog box.

5. Select the Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse and click Next to establish the bluetooth

connection.

6. Select the Lenovo Bluetooth keyboard and click Next. (Press Add a device

icon if the dialog box is closed and press the connect button again.)

7. Enter the pairing code and press the Enter key to complete the bluetooth

connection.

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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.

Internet key Open IE.

Multimedia play key Open the Mediaplay player.

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1.7 Using the Bluetooth remote control

(Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth remote

control.)

Power

Record

Rewind

Replay

Back

Left air mouse/Game A

Volume up/Game X

Volume down/Game

throttle up

* key

Clear

Headphone

LED indicator of Bluetooth

LED indicator of joystick game

LED indicator of CD game

Game switch

Phone On/Off

Stop

Fast forward

Play or pause

Skip

Windows Media Center Start

Direction

Air mouse ON/OFF

Right air mouse/Game B

Channel Up/Game Y

Mute

Channel down/Game throttle down

Guide

Digit/Input sources

# key

Enter

Teletex On/Off (Select models only)

Microphone

ABC DEF

JKLGHI MNO

TUVPQRS WXYZ

(Select models only )

— Turn on/off/switch to games

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— Turn on/off the air mouse

— Turn on/off the telephone

— Turn on the Windows Media Center

Notes: When the Games mode and Windows Media Center are both

turned on at the same time, the direction and OK buttons only work for

games and do not work for Windows Media Center. For joystick games,

the Volume Up/Down buttons as well as the Channel Up/Down buttons

function as Game X/Y and Game throttle up/down buttons. You cannot

use them to adjust volume or to switch channels.

1.7.1 Bluetooth conﬁguration

1. Install the batteries as indicated below.

Pull the lid of the battery compartment

on the back of the remote control.

Insert the batteries and close the

lid of the battery compartment.

Make sure the position of the polarities

of the batteries is identical to the image.

Note: Use good batteries and place them correctly in order to avoid

malfunction or possible damage of the remote control.

2. The remote control is now ready to be conﬁgured by executing the following

steps below.

3. To open the Devices and Printers dialog box, go to Windows and click Start →

Control Panel → Hardware and Sound.

4. Press Add a device and pop-up a dialog box. The procedure to establish

connection as described in the steps below needs to be ﬁnished within 180

seconds. Failing to do so will require you to repeat the steps until the connection

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has been completed successfully.

Press Play and digit 1 at

the same time for about

10 seconds.

When the Bluetooth indicator light blinks twice every

second and at the same time the remote control

makes a beep sound, it means that the remote control

is waiting for Bluetooth connection and the steps to

add Bluetooth devices to the OS can be started.

5. Select the Lenovo_RC icon from the Add a device dialog box and click Next.

Select Enter the device’s pairing code and enter the password 0000. Once

the Bluetooth connection has been completed successfully, the Bluetooth

indicator light will turn on and the remote control can now work properly.

Do not press Play and digit 1 again after having

completed successfully the Bluetooth connection.

Doing so will restart the pairing process.

Once the Bluetooth connection has been

completed successfully, the Bluetooth LED

indicator becomes solid and the remote

control can be used.

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Bluetooth audio conﬁguration.

1. In the Add Wireless Device dialog box, right click on Lenovo_RC device and

select Properties in the menu.

2. Check the Headset box under the Services tab in the Properties dialog box.

Click OK.

3. Right-click on Lenovo_RC device and select Control in the menu.

4. Under the Device Operations tab, if the computer is not connected to your

Bluetooth headset (Lenovo_RC), click on Connect to establish the Bluetooth

connection.

1.7.2 To start the games

Press the Game button

to switch to the CD

game mode.

When the M indicator

light is on, it means that

the CD game mode has

been switched on.

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The air mouse buttons are:

Left air mouse button, Air

mouse On/Off button, Right

air mouse button.

When the air mouse On/Off

button is on, it is ready for

use.

Insert the Game CD in the optical drive and follow the prompts to start the games.

Use the remote control to install and play the games.

For more information about the games, check out Access Help on the Game CD.

1.7.3 Air mouse

In addition to the functions of a normal remote control, the air mouse can also be

used as a regular mouse.

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Press the air mouse On/Off

button to switch between the

air mouse and the remote

control.

Hold the air mouse horizontally.

Do not use the air mouse in a slanted or vertical position. Doing so might result in

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the pointer moving into another direction other than the intended one.

1.7.4 Important information on how to use the remote control

Remove all batteries when you do not use them for a long time to avoid possible

leakage. Use reliable good quality alkaline battteries. You can use the remote

control in the following directions according to your games:

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The optimum distance between the remote control and computer is 1-3 meters

(3-10 feet).

Too close to the computer.

0 -1 meter (0 – 3 feet)

Suggested range:

1 - 3 meters (3 -10 feet)

Too far from the computer.

Over 3 meters (over 10 feet)

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The best angle to use the remote control is within 30°.

Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the remote control and the

computer that could block the Bluetooth connection.

Note:

Bluetooth LED solid:

Indicates a normal Bluetooth connection to the computer. Otherwise, this indicates

disconnection or that the remote control is in sleep mode.

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M LED solid:

Indicates that the CD game is active and can be manipulated by the remote control.

3D LED solid:

Indicates that the joystick game is active and can be manipulated by the remote

control.

Game switch button:

Used to switch among the 3 different game modes - CD game, joystick game, or

to turn off the game. Press the button once to switch to another mode.

The remote control is the standard MCE remote control for the model conﬁgured

with Windows MCE.

The Telephone and Air mouse buttons need to be pressed for more than 1

second to turn these functions on. Additional software needs to be installed in

order to use the telephone.

Note: When using the remote control, make sure the front side faces up.

When in air mouse and game mode, if the remote control does not move or no

button is pressed during 10-20 seconds, the remote control switches to sleep

mode. During sleep mode, the Bluetooth connection remains on and the Bluetooth

LED will be solid. Move the remote control or press any button to switch back to

its previous mode.

When in telephone mode, the remote control will never switch tostandby or sleep

mode.

In any mode other than telephone mode, if there is no operation within 10 minutes

after switching to standby mode, the remote control enters sleep mode. As a

result, the Bluetooth connection between the computer and the remote control will

disconnect and the Bluetooth LED light will turn off.

Press any button to wake up the remote control. However, wait for a moment to

restore the Bluetooth connection. No pairing is needed when it is woken up from

standby mode or sleep mode.

When the computer goes into standby mode (S3), sleep mode (S4) or is turned

off (S5), the remote control will go into sleep mode, disconnecting the Bluetooth

connection. After waking up or restarting the system, you may press any button on

the remote control to renew the Bluetooth connection.

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Use the remote control normally to save battery power. When the remote control

power indicator blinks every three seconds, this means that the battery power is

low and the remote control will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.

When the remote control power indicator blinks 3 times per second during 3

seconds and if in telephone mode there are 3 beeps during 3 seconds, this

indicates that the remote control cannot be used. You need to replace the batteries

to use it again. After replacement of batteries, the indicator light will stop blinking.

In Windows MCE mode:

MCE remote control works normally. Press the related button to turn on the air

mouse, game or wireless telephone function.

In Air Mouse mode:

MCE remote control and air mouse work normally. Press the related button to turn

on the game or wireless telephone function.

In Telephone mode:

MCE remote control and wireless telephone function work normally. Press the

related button to turn on the game or air mouse function.

In Game mode:

The Game function works normally. Press the related button to turn on the air

mouse, MCE remote control or wireless telephone function.

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CAUTION

When using the remote

control, make sure the remote

controlʼs wrist strap is adjusted

tightly around your wrist to

avoid hitting people or objects

around you.

Do not use the remote

control when your hand

or the remote is wet.

You might receive an

electrical shock and

damage the remote

control.

Be aware of the

people and the

objects around you

when you use the

remote control.

Do not throw the

remote control at

will to avoid

hitting someone

or damaging

something.

Do not swirl the

remote control by the

wrist strap to avoid

hitting someone or

damaging something.

Keep a safe distance from all the objects

and people within your reach. Pay

attention to the lighting devices over your

head to avoid damaging the remote

control.

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Chapter

Using the Rescue System

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ OneKey Recovery

ÿ Driver and Application Installation

ÿ System Setup

ÿ System Backup

ÿ System Recovery

ÿ Create Recovery Disc

Attention: Using this program will result in

a loss of data.

• You can recover the C drive of the computer

to the factory default settings or to the

last system backup status using OneKey

Recovery. With this operation, all of the

existing data on drive C will be lost, whereas

the content and format of the other partitions

of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged.

• If you want to install an operating system and

back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must

format the C partition in NTFS format and

install the operating system on the C partition.

Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system

cannot run.

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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 servicers, Lenovo will not be

liable for any losses arising there from 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 a previously backed up state.

Detailed Operation Procedure

1. Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the

keyboard to start the Rescue System, then you can select OneKey Recovery.

Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on drive C. To prevent

loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing system

recovery.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore

from and disk you want to install operation system, and press Next to start

restoration.

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 prompts to restart the

computer. Restart the computer and enter the 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 re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that

were shipped with your Lenovo hardware.

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Method 1: Automatic Installation

Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the

keyboard to start the Rescue System, then select Drivers and Application

Installation.

Follow the screen prompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation.

Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation.

The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will

continue until completion.

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 according

to the prompts.

Notes:

1. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the

computer.

2. Before accessing the operating system, make sure that the Drivers and

Application installation has been installed automatically. After that, the

manual installation function can be used.

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

Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key to launch

Rescue System. 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.

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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 the password for Lenovo Rescue

System and manage it.

The default password is blank.

Set a password when you access the Password Management for the ﬁrst time.

If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate

accordingly.

2.4 System Backup

Back 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 the procedure, click System Backup to back up your system

partition according to 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.

2.6 Create Recovery Disc

Create a bootable recovery disc from 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 the procedure, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable

recovery disc from current system.

Follow the screen prompts to create recovery discs.

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Chapter

Using the Computer Software

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ Computer software instructions

Note: The interface and function of each

of these features are subject to the actual

software that was shipped with the

computer model that you purchased.

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3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs

(This software only can be used on model with a rewritable

optical drive and Blu-ray Burning Disc software is only

equipped on the model with Blu-ray Disc rewritable optical

drive.)

Power2Go is the software for disc burning. It provides various burning tools that

enable you to easily store your ﬁles into CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.

Power2Go can make common data discs, music discs, video/photo discs and

mixed discs and bootable discs. It also supports disc duplication.

You can create a bootable CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, which you can use to boot your

computer from your disc drive if your operating system ever fails.

Note: This software does not support the burning of VCD audio.

3.1.1 Launch

1. Choose All Programs → Lenovo → Power2Go → Power2GoExpress from

the Start menu to launch the burner program.

2. The shortcut to launch the burner software is the block icon on the desktop. To

use the burner program, just drag and drop the ﬁles to be recorded onto their

appropriate data, music, or video icon.

3.1.2 Starting the burner software

1. Choose All Programs → Lenovo → Power2Go → Power2Go from the Start

menu to launch the burner program.

2. Choose a task for the burner from the task list. Then start the burner to record

ﬁles.

3. You can choose the medium to burn from the disc type, and then click the OK

icon to access the burner interface.

4. Select the ﬁle to be burned from the select source box, and then click the add

ﬁles icon to add your ﬁles into the disc compilation column. Click the burn icon

to start burning process.

3.1.3 Disc Utility

The burner also provides utility tools for preparing and processing various CDs and

DVDs, such as the recording of mirror ﬁles, erasing of discs, and conversion of audio.

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3.1.4 Help

For more information about the use of Power2Go, click the Help icon.

3.2 WinDVD

(Some models are equipped with WinDVD software and the

WinDVD Blu-ray software is only equipped on the model with

the Blu-ray optical drive.)

With WinDVD, you can play DVDs and VCDs.

To launch the player:

Choose All Programs → InterVideo WinDVD from the Start menu to launch the

player.

Click the “?” icon to obtain more information about WinDVD.

WinDVD Blu-ray Disc (BD) is the software for playing discs. It can play DVD

standard format discs and Blu-ray format discs with the optical drive.

The WinDVD player includes the following basic buttons:

— Play

— Move backwards within the current track

— Pause

— Move forward within the current track

— Track list

— Stop

— Go to the previous track

— Eject

— Go to the next track

— Mute

— Volume

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3.3 McAfee Security Center

McAfee VirusScan Center offers proactive PC security to prevent malicious attacks.

It also provides security against multi-pronged attacks by combining anti-virus,

anti-spyware and ﬁrewall technologies.

Note: Connect to the Internet before activation.

3.3.1 Using McAfee Security Center

Choose All Programs → McAfee → McAfee Security Center from the Start

menu to launch the antivirus software.

Or, Double click the McAfee Security Center on the desktop to launch the

antivirus software.

3.3.2 Scanning for Viruses

Click Scan on the Security Center home page. Select a task on the Scan Options

pane, Click Start to launch the scan program. Upon completion, the software will

pop up a system scanning report, which lists all virus ﬁles detected, and you can

then quarantine or delete them as required.

3.3.3 Check for updates

Click Update on the Security Center home page to check for updates.

Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading.

3.3.4 Help and Support

For more information on the operation of Security Center, see product help

Information in the Help option. In the help document, you can learn more about

McAfee Security Center operation and settings.

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3.4 Media Show

MediaShow is a new and innovative way to view and be creative with your media.

MediaShow lets you be as imaginative as you want by performing the following

functions:

• View your photos and videos

• Edit and add effects to your photos and videos

• Create screen savers and slideshows with your photos

• Create stylish and professional looking movies with your videos

• Upload your photos directly to Flickr

• E-mail photos and videos directly from MediaShow to your friends

• Create discs with your photos and video

3.4.1 Photos

You can manage your photos in MediaShow through the different creative

functions. It has various editing functions and the ability to e-mail your photos, or

upload them to Flickr.

3.4.2 Videos

You can manage your videos in MediaShow through the different creative functions.

It has various editing functions and allows you to e-mail your videos.

3.4.3 Create DVD Discs

You can create professional looking DVD discs with themes and menus using your

videos and photos through this function. You also can conﬁgure your DVD disc

settings.

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3.5 Lenovo CamSuite

CamSuite is an animated messaging tool featuring customizable emotive facial

animation that gives you much more fun than the conventional video chatting on

instant-messaging applications.

Note: If you have an instant-messaging application installed on your OS,

the video device must be set manually.

Refer to the following steps to quickly start using CamSuite in your

instant-messaging video conference. For more details on how to use each feature

of CamSuite, refer to the Online Help.

3.5.1 Capture mode

In the Capture mode, you may click Snapshot or Record button to capture and

share an image or a video of yourself from your webcam.

3.5.2 Avatar Live

CamSuite enables you to select a customized image and use it as your avatar

during instant-messaging video calls.

3.5.3 Magic Mirror

You can add different expressions to enhance your face by means of Face Morph

technology.

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System Maintenance and

Recovery

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions

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4.1 Restoring the System

The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of

additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software,

you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features.

Note: The existing system settings will change after restoration. Check the

settings of the restored system to ensure they match settings that may be

critical to your needs.

Use the following procedure to restore the software to a known functional level:

1. Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → System

Restore.

2. Choose either the recommended restore point, or select a different recovery

time from the pop-up box. Choose the latest date when the system was running

properly.

Click Next to continue.

3. The system will start restoration. When all processes run to completion, the

system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has

completed successfully.

4.2 Backup and Restore

For security purposes, you can back up the system status before you install

additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. To back up the system

status, do the following:

1. Click Start → All Programs → Maintenance → Backup and Restore.

2. Select the location for your backup. Click Next and follow the instructions to

continue.

4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk

Do the following periodically to clean up the disks and possibly enhance your

computer’s performance:

1. Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk

Cleanup.

2. Choose the disk you want to clean up.

3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process.

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4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors

To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and ﬁx hard

disk errors by doing the following:

1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize,

then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

2. Select the Tools tab, and then click Check Now.

3. Check your inspection items for the disk and click Start.

Note: You cannot start error checking until the computer is restarted and

initialized.

4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)

Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the disk. The system

cannot directly reutilize these “blank” spaces and system performance can

decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps

to increase. To defragment your disk storage, do the following:

1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize,

then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

2. Go to the Tools tab from disk Properties and select Defragment Now.

3. Select the time and scheme to be used by the defragging program, then start

the defragmenting program. Depending on the amount of defragmentation on

the hard disk drive, this procedure can take a long time (sometimes more than

one hour).

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 around the computer

to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in order to clean the

components include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (pure water

preferred) and cotton swabs.

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.

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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 that are included with the

product.

The following are general methods for cleaning the components:

• You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the

monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse.

• You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners.

• 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:

• Allow water to enter the computer

• Use a heavily dampened cloth

• Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside of computer.

Daily attention should be given to LCD monitors. Use a dry cloth daily to brush

dust from the monitor and keyboard. Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease

stains.

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Chapter

Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming

Setup

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

Note: The description of the TV-Tuner card

in this manual is only used for the machines

which have the TV-Tuner card. It does not

apply to those machines that do not have a

TV-Tuner card.

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Solving Problems

Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:

• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the

installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

• If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly

connected.

• If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This

message may help support personnel diagnose and ﬁx the problem(s).

• If 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.

5.1 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.

Problem: You need to change 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.

2. From here, select the appropriate options to:

• Change the desktop background

• Select a screen saver

• Select colors and appearance options for icons and characters

• Set resolution and colors by using Display Settings options.

Problem: Ripple on screen

Troubleshooting and problem resolution:

1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as

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refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, 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, consult with Lenovo Service.

5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems

Problem: No sound from 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 that

the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate

distortion.

• Reinstall the audio driver

• Disconnect 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.

• 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

that the sound is not muted.

5.3 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, and then click the End

Task button.

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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.

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

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 supposed to be able to read 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.

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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

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 x1000/ (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

Record the following information that may later be useful in troubleshooting system

problems:

1. The serial number of the software. The serial number was shipped with the

computer and was 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:

• 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

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again, you must create and save a new channel list.

• Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input

signal to analog.

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