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Machine type: 10147/F0AB [C360]
10148/F0AC [C365]
10149/F0AD [C460]
10150/F0AE [C560]
Version 1.0
2013.10
31505673
Lenovo
C3/C4/C5 Series

User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Machine type: 10147/F0AB [C360] 10148/F0AC [C365] 10149/F0AD [C460] 10150/F0AE [C560] Lenovo C3/C4/C5 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2013.10 31505673...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data. Note: Pay attention to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2013. All rights reserved. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware ..........1 Front view of the computer .................2 Left and right views of the computer ............3 Rear view of the computer .................4 Installing the computer stand ..............5 Computer stand ..................6 Basic connector instructions ..............7 Connecting your computer .................8 Important information about using the computer ........8 Connecting to the Internet ................9...
  • Page 5 Using the Rescue System ............23 OneKey Recovery ..................24 Driver and Application Installation .............25 Using the Software ..............27 Lenovo Support ..................28 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ......... 29 Troubleshooting Display Problems ............30 Troubleshooting Touch screen ..............31 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ..............31 Troubleshooting Software Problems ............32...

  • Page 6: Using The Computer Hardware

    Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics:  Introduction to the computer hardware  Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer model and configuration.

  • Page 7: Front View Of The Computer

    Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Built-in microphone Camera LED indicator Built-in camera Built-in microphone (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator Wi-Fi status indicator Volume down* Volume up* Brightness down*...

  • Page 8: Left And Right Views Of The Computer

    Left and right views of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. USB 3.0 connector Headphone connector Microphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive eject button Power button User Guide...

  • Page 9: Rear View Of The Computer

    Rear view of the computer TV tuner connector Power connector (selected models only) Ethernet connector HDMI connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors (4) Air vents User Guide...

  • Page 10: Installing The Computer Stand

    Installing the computer stand Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or other damage.

  • Page 11: Computer Stand

    4. Press down the hand screw rings and rubber caps. Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 25° backward. User Guide...

  • Page 12: Basic Connector Instructions

    Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Computer

    Connecting your computer Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector. Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer. User Guide...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Internet

    Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardware. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.

  • Page 15: Wired Keyboard (Selected Models Only)

    Wired keyboard (selected models only) LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo’s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this model of computer.

  • Page 16: Using Windows 8.1

    Using Windows 8.1 This chapter contains the following topics:  Switching between the main Windows 8.1 interfaces  The Charms Bar  Shutting down the computer  Switching between apps  Closing an app  Opening other system programs  Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8.1 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 17: Switching Between The Main Windows 8.1 Interfaces

    Switching between the main Windows 8.1 interfaces Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. •...

  • Page 18: Switching Between Apps

    Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your recent apps. To switch between apps: Move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to bring in the next app. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in from the left edge of the screen to bring in the next app.) Closing an app...
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  • Page 20: Touch Screen Instructions

    Touch screen instructions This chapter contains the following topics: Touch Screen Calibration  User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen  Attentions when using the Touch Screen  Attention: Only selected models are equipped with a touch screen. User Guide...

  • Page 21: Touch Screen Calibration

    The monitor is touch-sensitive thanks to its touch-sensitive screen. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’s fingers transmit position information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger, and the computer will react.

  • Page 22: Basic Hand Gestures

    Basic Hand Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button.
  • Page 23 3. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement. This is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse. 4. Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically (or horizontally) on the touch screen, this is called a Rolling Operation.
  • Page 24 5. Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the screen, change the distance between them. By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom in (or zoom out) operation.

  • Page 25: Related Touch Screen Settings

    Related Touch Screen Settings • Select Hardware and Sound → Pen and Touch from the Settings charm. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on “Settings”, you can adjust the “Speed” and “Spatial tolerance” parameters, to match the user’s natural way of double-clicking.

  • Page 26: Precautions When Using The Touch Screen

    Precautions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using the touch screen, be careful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects. 2. To ensure normal use of the touch screen, ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry. 3.
  • Page 27 9. Avoid using the computer in sunlight, which will affect the function of the touch screen. Note: The touch screen will not affect other computer processes when used normally. 10. Recognition of touch gestures can be influenced by the following: •...

  • Page 28: Using The Rescue System

    Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics:  OneKey Recovery  Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery.

  • Page 29: Onekey Recovery

    Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way.

  • Page 30: Driver And Application Installation

    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. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Driver and Application Installation.
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  • Page 32: Using The Software

    Using the Software This chapter contains the following topic:  Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide...

  • Page 33: Lenovo Support

    Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo, download and view user manuals for your computer, get the warranty information of your computer, and explore help and support information. To open this program, do the following: Click the Lenovo Support icon from the Start Screen or Search Screen.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting And Confirming Setup

    Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic:  Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Display Problems

    3. If the LCD screen has a LCD On/Off button, check that the LCD screen has been turned on. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Problem: You need to change the display property settings. Setting display background and icon properties: 1.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Touch Screen

    2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting Touch screen Problem: The touch screen reacts, but not where you are touching it.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Software Problems

    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 — select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon.

  • Page 38: 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.

  • Page 39: Special Considerations For Troubleshooting Windows

    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. Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems: The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8.1 system.

  • Page 40: Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks

    When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8.1) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don’t change the boot mode.
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  • Page 42: Hardware Replacement Guide

    Hardware Replacement Guide This chapter contains the following topics: Removing the stand base  Removing the foot cover  Replacing a memory module  Replacing the hard disk drive  Replacing the optical drive  Replacing the adapter  Replacing the keyboard and mouse ...

  • Page 43: Overview

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. If you no longer have this copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online from the Support Web site at http://support.lenovo.com. User Guide...

  • Page 44: Additional Information Resources

    • Parts information • Links to other useful sources of information To access this information, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Tools required To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
  • Page 45 Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components. When you are replacing a part, do not open the anti-static package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part.

  • Page 46: Replacing Hardware

    Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.

  • Page 47: Removing The Foot Cover

    Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.

  • Page 48: Replacing A Memory Module

    Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.
  • Page 49 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right views” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. 4.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.
  • Page 51 8. Push the lock pins outward to release the hard disk drive from the bracket. 9. Remove the two screws that secure the shielding to the hard disk drive, then lift up the shielding. (For C560 model only.) 10. To install the new hard disk drive: a.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.
  • Page 53 7. Remove the optical disk drive bracket as shown: a. For C360, C365, C460 follow the illustration below: b. For C560 follow the illustration below: 8. Push a small iron stick (paper clip) into the small hole on the optical drive cover so that the disk springs out as shown.
  • Page 54 9. Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk. 10. Separate the cover from the defective optical drive. 11. To install the new optical drive: a. Align the new optical drive with the cover, and then push the cover back into position.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Adapter

    Replacing the adapter Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Keyboard And Mouse

    Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either side or at the rear of the computer. To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.
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  • Page 58: Appendix

    Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel.

  • Page 59: Trademarks

    Phenom, AMD Sempron, Catalyst, Cool ‘n’ Quiet, CrossFire, PowerPlay, Radeon, and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other company, product, or service names referred to herein or in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others. All rights reserved.

  • Page 60: Energy Star Statement

    For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to: http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following...

  • Page 61: Enabling Erp Compliance Mode

    To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program.

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