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C310/C315 Series

User Guide

Version 1.0
2010.01
31041659

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    C310/C315 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2010.01 31041659...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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. © Copyright Lenovo 2010.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Lenovo Touch Control Software Operating Instructions ... 17 2.1 Startup and Configuration ...18 2.2 Lenovo Touch screen User Gesture Instructions ...24 2.3 Precautions when using Lenovo Touch ...32 Chapter 3 Using the Rescue System ... 35 3.1 OneKey Recovery ...36 3.2 Driver and Application Installation ...36...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 System Maintenance and Recovery ... 43 5.1 Restoring the System ...44 5.2 Backup and Restore ...44 5.3 Cleaning Up the Disk ...44 5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ...45 5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ...45 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Using The Computer Hardware

    Using the Computer Hardware Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:  Computer hardware introduction  Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. User Guide...

  • Page 7: Front View

    1.1 Front view User Guide Volume down Volume up Brightness down Brightness up LCD On/Off Power button...

  • Page 8: Left And Right View Of The Computer

    1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. Memory card reader USB ports (2) Optical drive slot User Guide...

  • Page 9: Rear View Of The Computer

    1.3 Rear view of the computer Power connector TV tuner (Select models only) PS/2 keyboard connector Ethernet connector User Guide USB ports (Some models have 4 USB ports) IEEE 1394 connector Headphone connector Microphone connector...

  • Page 10: Computer Stand

    1.4 Computer stand 12° min. Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between12º and 40º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Computer

    If your computer uses an AC adapter: Note: Use only the Lenovo provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. 1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (PS2 connector or USB connector).

  • Page 12: If You Have Powered Speakers With An Adapter

    1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) Microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software. Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately) Headphone to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone.

  • Page 13: If You Have Powered Speakers Without An Adapter

    1.5.6 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.
  • Page 14 TV-Tuner connector 1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1. Plug the power adapter cord into the back of the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into an AC power source. 1.5.9 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: MS/MS pro/xD/SD/SD pro/MMC...

  • Page 15: Important Information About Using The Computer

    1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button which is located on the bottom right of the screen to turn on the computer. Note: The LCD ON/OFF indicator will be light when you press the button. If you press the wrong button, the screen might be turned off. Then you need to turn on the screen again.
  • Page 16 Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide...

  • Page 17: Keyboard And Mouse (Wired)

    • The LVT key on the keyboard is disabled in the models without the LVT program. F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key and the Lenovo Rescue System will open.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    1.8 Using the Remote Control (Only some models are equipped with remote control). The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control properly. User Guide...
  • Page 19 Buttons on the remote control: Button User Guide Description Down Left Right Confirm Back Details Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating systems.) Shows live TV on the currently selected channel. Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center.
  • Page 20 Starts Windows Media Center. Turns volume up/down Previous/next channel Mute DVD menu Power supply (standby) Number (or Letter) buttons # key CLEAR Clear ENTER Enter Teletext ON/OFF (Selected models only) Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only) User Guide...
  • Page 21 User Guide...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Lenovo Touch Control Software Operating Instructions

    Lenovo Touch Control Software Operating Instructions Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:  Startup and Configuration  Lenovo Touch screen User Gesture Instructions  Precautions when using Lenovo Touch User Guide...

  • Page 23: Startup And Configuration

    Introduction to the Software: Lenovo Touch Control is the user control software for the Lenovo Touch screen. It can be used to perform common touch control tasks you need to operate the computer, such as enabling/disabling or calibrating the touch screen.
  • Page 24 3. If you need to disable the touch function, repeat Step 1, and click “Disable Touch”. Attention: If the Lenovo Touch Control icon is not shown in the notification area of the taskbar, please click: Start → All Programs → Lenovo → LenovoTouch → Lenovo Touch Control, and then the Lenovo Touch Control icon will appear in the notification area of the taskbar.

  • Page 25: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    1. In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Lenovo Touch Control icon, and in the pop-up window select “Configuration”. 2. In the “Lenovo Touch Control” window, click the “Adjustment Tool” button. User Guide...
  • Page 26 3. When the calibration screen appears, use your finger to touch each of the 4 calibration points that are shown in sequence. After finishing these operations, the calibration screen will disappear, and the screen calibration is complete. Attention: While in use, whenever the touch screen reacts in a different place from where you are touching it, or it stops reacting, just start the calibration program.
  • Page 27 1. In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Lenovo Touch Control icon, and in the pop-up window select “Configuration”. 2. In the “Lenovo Touch Control” window, check the “Automatically enable touch at startup”...
  • Page 28 1. In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click the Lenovo Touch Control icon, and in the pop-up window select “Configuration”. 2. In the “Lenovo Touch Control” window, click the “Reset Default Setting” button, and when the pop-up dialogue box prompts that “The default setting has been restored!”, click “OK”...

  • Page 29: Lenovo Touch Screen User Gesture Instructions

    2.2 Lenovo Touch screen User Gesture Instructions The Lenovo Touch screen supports single touch, as well as multi-touch, like rotation, zoom in and zoom out. The user can transmit coordinate information to the computer by touching the screen. The touch screen uses a pressureless...
  • Page 30 2. Single-Finger Right Click For the desired item 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. Through these steps you perform the single-finger right click operation. This is similar to the action of clicking the right mouse button.
  • Page 31 3. Double-Finger Right Click First use Finger 1 to point the desired item and hold it there, then use Finger 2 to touch anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it up again. Through these steps you perform the double-finger right click operation. The area where Finger 1 is placed can be used to show the right-click menu or perform related operations.
  • Page 32 5. High Speed Slide If you touch the screen with a single finger and slide for a short distance horizontally (about 5 cm), and then quickly lift your finger up again, this is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will show the “Forward” or “Back” icon. Under the default settings, a high speed horizontal sliding movement can achieve a forward or back operation, such as the Forward and Back operations in the IE browser;...
  • Page 33 7. Zoom Operation Use two fingers to gently touch the desired item on the touch screen, and while keep touching the screen, slide to change the distance between your two fingers. By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom in (or zoom out) operation.
  • Page 34 2.2.2 Touch Screen Related Settings 1. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. click anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations according to the advice given on the screen.
  • Page 35 On the Flicks tab you can: • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen User Guide...
  • Page 36 On the Touch tab you can: • Enable / disable options such as “Use your finger as an input device” and “Enable multi-touch gestures and inking”. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking “Settings”, you can adjust the “Speed” and “Spatial Tolerance” parameters, to match the user’s natural way of double-clicking.

  • Page 37: Precautions When Using Lenovo Touch

    2.3 Precautions when using Lenovo Touch 1. With the new touch recognition technology of Lenovo Touch, the user only needs to gently tap on the touch screen, and does not need to exert any pressure to complete operations. When using it please remember not to use excessive force or tear the screen surface with any sharp object.
  • Page 38 6. The recognition of touch gestures by this product can be influenced by the following factors: • Touching the correct place on the screen • The speed of movement • The elapsed time since the screen was touched last time •...
  • Page 39 User Guide...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Using The Rescue System

    Using the Rescue System Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:  OneKey Recovery  Driver and Application Installation  System Setup  System Backup  System Recovery  Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. •...

  • Page 41: Onekey Recovery

    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.

  • Page 42: System Setup

    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.

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Using The Computer Software

    Using the Computer Software Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:  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. User Guide...

  • Page 45: Power2Go - Burning Discs

    4.1.2 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.

  • Page 46: Mcafee Security Center

    4.2 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. 4.2.1 Using McAfee Security Center Choose All Programs →...
  • Page 47 User Guide...

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 System Maintenance And Recovery

    System Maintenance and Chapter Recovery This chapter contains the following topics:  Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions User Guide...

  • Page 49: Restoring The System

    5.1 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.

  • Page 50: Checking For, And Correcting Disk Errors

    5.4 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.
  • Page 51 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: •...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting And Confirming Setup

    Troubleshooting and Confirming Chapter Setup This chapter contains the following topics:  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.

  • Page 53: Solving Problems

    • 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.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Audio Problems

    2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 6.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution: •...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Problems With Optical Drives And

    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.

  • Page 56: Special Considerations For Troubleshooting Windows

    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).
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