Lenovo IdeaCentre K200 User Manual
Lenovo IdeaCentre K200 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaCentre K200 User Manual

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Lenovo IdeaCenter K
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User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    WORLDWIDE PARTNER Lenovo IdeaCenter K Version 1.0 User Guide 31032754 31032754_UG_FM_EN.indd 1 2007.11.30 5:43:42 PM...
  • Page 2: Key To Signs Used In This Manual

    Key to signs used in this manual Prohibition: Dangerous operations Danger: Watch out for high risks Caution: Watch out for medium risks Attention: Pay attention to low risks Recommendation: Helpful tips 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 1 2007.11.30 5:56:57 PM...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Rear view of the chassis ...3 1.3 Speaker ...6 1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation ...7 1.5 Keyboard ...8 Chapter 2 Lenovo Computer Rescue System Operation Instruction... 9 Note about service partition: ...10 2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Computer ...10 2.2 OneKey Recovery ...11...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup... 29 5.1 Troubleshooting display problems ...30 5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems ...30 5.3 Troubleshooting software problems ...31 5.4 Troubleshooting problems with optical drives and hard disks ...32 Table of contents 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 2 2007.11.30 5:56:58 PM...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Instructions For Using Computer Hardware

    Instructions for using computer Chapter hardware This chapter is organized under the following topics: Front view of the chassis (Instruction for the use ÿ of buttons and functional keys on the front panel of the chassis) Rear view of the chassis (Instruction for the ÿ...
  • Page 7: Front View Of The Chassis

    1.1 Front View of the Chassis Instructions for the use of buttons and functional keys that are located at the front of the computer. F-1 Top Mounted Buttons: Including power switch. [1-2] User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 2 [1-1] Power switch: Press this button to turn the computer on or off, or, if the Power Option in...
  • Page 8: Rear View Of The Chassis

    D-1 Memory card reader Connector: Able to read/write data from XD, CFI, II MD, MS, PRO, DUO, PRO DUO, SD, MINI, HC, MINIHC, MMS, RS, PLUS, Mobile memory cards. D-2 USB Connectors: To connect USB devices. D-3 Microphone Connector: To connect the microphone and pass the microphone audio input to the computer.
  • Page 9 Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis: ——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer. ———— PS/2 Mouse Connector: To connect a mouse having a PS/2 connector. —— PS/2 Keyboard Connector: To connect a keyboard having a PS/2 connector.
  • Page 10 ——— Chassis Side Lock: After installing the side panel of the chassis, push the lock upward to lock the side panel in place. To remove the side panel, depress the lock first. ——— Audio Line-in Connector: To connect audio input to the computer. —...
  • Page 11: Speaker

    1.3 Speaker (some models equipped with Speaker) [Y-1] [Y-2] Side elevation Y-1 Volume Adjusting Knob Y-2 Bass Adjusting Knob Y-3 Connect to computer Audio-out User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 6 [Y-6] [Y-4] [Y-3] [Y-5] Back elevation Y-4 Speaker Power Switch Y-5 Speaker DC IN Y-6 Primary and secondary speaker cables...
  • Page 12: Notes On Computer Cabling And Installation

    1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation C-1 Monitor power cord C-3 Speaker audio signal cable 1. Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you purchased is not equipped with an external graphics card. 2.
  • Page 13: Keyboard

    [B-1] — Press this key under Windows system to launch the IE. [B-2] — LVT key, available for models with the “System rescue” feature. Press this key to launch “System rescue” when the “LENOVO” screen appears during booting. User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 8...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Lenovo Computer Rescue System Operation Instruction

    Lenovo Computer Rescue Chapter System Operation Instruction The following topics will be introduced in this chapter: Installing Drivers and Software ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ File Management ÿ OneKey Antivirus ÿ You can recover drive C of the computer to factory status or the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery.
  • Page 15: Note About Service Partition

    The system restarts. After the system is restarted, the installation process goes on until completion. Method 2: Manual Installation Launch In the Windows system, launch Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Drivers & User Guide 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 10 2007.11.30 5:56:45 PM...
  • Page 16: Onekey Recovery

    Application Installation. In the main interface of software, install all the drivers and software automatically, or install some of them selectively. In the software list, check the software to be installed. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the computer. Note: In order to use all software shipped with the computer properly, the tool software pctype must be installed.
  • Page 17 If Windows operating system is not installed in your computer before delivery, the OneKey Recovery function works in the following way: Create Base Without factory backup, the Backup Lenovo “OneKey Recovery” enables you to back up all data of the current system partition manually after installing the operating system and common software.
  • Page 18 Recover This operation recovers the Base computer system partition Backup (drive C) to the state of base backup. Instant This operation recovers the Recovery system partition (drive C) of the computer to the state which exists when the user performs the previous “Instant Backup”...
  • Page 19 Detailed operation procedure (example: Recovering Factory Backup): Recover Factory Backup 1. Power on the computer. When the screen displays the “Lenovo” picture initially, press the “LVT” key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, where you can select OneKey Recovery.
  • Page 20: File Management

    Click the key-shape icon on the upper right side of the main interface to configure the password. To ensure authentication of the user ID who is copying the files, the Lenovo file management function enables you to configure a protection password - the user is unable to access the files in your hard disk drive partitions without passing the...
  • Page 21: Onekey Antivirus

    Launch Power on the computer. When the “Lenovo” picture appears on the screen initially, press the “LVT” key to launch Rescue System. Then select OneKey Antivirus. Scan and kill viruses Select Full Scan or System Scan to scan the disks.
  • Page 22 scanning. Scan and kill viruses — results of scan The software will report the results of scan upon completion of virus scanning and killing, and will list all viruses killed and quarantined. Scan and kill viruses — quarantined zone Click View quarantine to display the files which are infected with viruses and quarantined.
  • Page 23 First, make a flash disk for purpose of OneKey Antivirus in the Windows system. Connect the flash disk to the USB connector, and click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Download USB update package. Note: Connect to the Internet before making the OneKey Antivirus flash disk.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Using The Software

    Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: CD/DVD Burner ÿ WinDVD ÿ PC-cillin ÿ Lenovo Healthcare Software ÿ 1. Intervideo: WinDVD Webmail: www.intervideo.com Support E-mail: support@intervideo.com 2. Cyberlink: Power2go Europe (German, French, Italy, Spain) Webmail: http://de.cyberlink.com/multi/ program/page/_page_display.jsp?seqno=173 Tel: + 49-700-462-92375 Europe free support...
  • Page 25: Power2Go - Burning Discs

    It also supports disc duplication. Starting the burner software 1. Select 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 26: Windvd

    Add files icon to add music into the music list. Click the Burn icon to start burning the disc. Burning video/photo discs 1. You can also burn movies into CD/DVD. From the Disc Type, choose the medium to burn, then click OK. 2.
  • Page 27: Pc-Cillin

    Source UPnP Zoom and Plan Stop Play Pause Fast Reverse Speed Menu Fast Forward Click the “?” icon to obtain more information about WinDVD. 3.3 PC-cillin If the PC cillin antivirus software is installed on your computer, operate according to the following instructions.
  • Page 28: Lenovo Healthcare Software

    3.4 Lenovo Healthcare Software Lenovo Healthcare Software is a smart software platform that helps parents to guide their children to use computer correctly, thus to protect and promote healthy growth of their children.
  • Page 29 • Helps the child keep a proper sitting posture while operating a computer. In a word, the Lenovo Healthcare Software protects the healthy growth of children’s spines and vision (the use of Lenovo Bright Eye camera is required before such functions are available).
  • Page 30: Brightness Adjustment

    3) Confi rm the Devices → Vimicro USB 2.0 UVC PC Camera has been checked. Now, an image, which is caught by Lenovo Bright Eye camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjusting the position and pitching angle of the camera to make the whole face display in the video capture window.
  • Page 31 brightness according to each level of ambient brightness. 4. For each level of the ambient brightness, the recommended display brightness is selected by default. Please adjust your display brightness to a comfortable level. 5. After the brightness setting is completed, the display brightness will be automatically changed according to the current level of ambient brightness.
  • Page 32: Chapter 4 System Maintenance And Recovery

    System maintenance and Chapter recovery This chapter includes the following topics: System restoration ÿ Hard disk cleanup ÿ Hard disk error checking and correcting ÿ Hard disk defragmenting ÿ Daily maintenance ÿ 31032754_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 27 User Guide 2007.11.30 5:56:54 PM...
  • Page 33: Restoring The System

    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. Notes: •...
  • Page 34: Checking For, And Correcting Disk Errors

    3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process. 4.3 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 35 Do not do any of the following: • Allow water to enter the computer • Use a heavily dampened cloth • Do not 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.
  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Confirming Setup

    Troubleshooting and Confirming Chapter Setup This chapter contains information on the following topics: Troubleshooting display problems ÿ Troubleshooting audio problems ÿ Troubleshooting software problems ÿ Troubleshooting problems with optical drives ÿ and hard disks The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV card.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Display Problems

    2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems Problem: When you connect the headphones to the front audio output connector, the speakers connected to the back audio output connector are silenced.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Software Problems

    3. Check that the volume of each sound channel is set to an audible level; if not adjust the volume to the appropriate level. 4. If the problem persists, re-install the driver for the audio card by clicking in succession Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Drivers and Software Installation. 5.3 Troubleshooting software problems Problem: You are unable exit a running problem normally.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Problems With Optical Drives And Hard Disks

    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.

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