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Page 1: User Guide
Machine type: 10035 10036 Version 1.0 2009.11 31041269 31041269_A3_UG_FM_EN_V1.0.indd 1 Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 Series User Guide 2009.11.20 5:21:10 PM... -
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 2009. 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2009.11.24 9:16:28 AM... - Page 3 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2009.11.24 9:16:28 AM...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1... - Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Using The Computer Hardware
Using the Computer Hardware Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections ÿ Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 User Guide 2009.11.24 9:16:30 AM... -
Page 7: Front View Of The Computer
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. 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 User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2009.11.24 9:16:32 AM... -
Page 8: Rear View Of The Computer
1.2 Rear view of the computer 2 3 4 5 10 11 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... -
Page 9: Computer Stand
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. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Computer
Adjust the panel angle for the best viewing from the horizontal. Do not only use one hand to adjust the panel angle to avoid the computer falling over. 1.4 Connecting your computer Use the following information to connect your computer: •... - Page 11 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: 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.
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Page 12: If You Have Powered Speakers Without An Adapter
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. - Page 13 1.4.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors shown. Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connector USB connection. Use this connector to attach the computer to an Network adapter connector ethernet-type local area network TV-Tuner...
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Page 14: Important Information About Using The Computer
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. - Page 15 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. User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 10 2009.11.24 9:16:44 AM...
- Page 16 Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 11 2009.11.24 9:16:45 AM...
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Page 17: Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Instructions
→ 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.) - Page 18 Multimedia play key Open the Mediaplay player. 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 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.
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Page 19: Using The Bluetooth Remote Control
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 — Turn on/off/switch to games User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 Headphone LED indicator of Bluetooth LED indicator of joystick game LED indicator of CD game Game switch... - Page 20 — 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. Make sure the position of the polarities of the batteries is identical to the image.
- Page 21 has been completed successfully. 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.
- Page 22 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.
- Page 23 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.
- Page 24 Hold the air mouse horizontally. Do not use the air mouse in a slanted or vertical position. Doing so might result in 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 19 Press the air mouse On/Off button to switch between the air mouse and the remote control. User Guide 2009.11.24 9:16:56 AM...
- Page 25 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: User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 20...
- Page 26 The optimum distance between the remote control and computer is 1-3 meters (3-10 feet). Too far from the computer. Over 3 meters (over 10 feet) 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 21 Too close to the computer. 0 -1 meter (0 – 3 feet) Suggested range: 1 - 3 meters (3 -10 feet) User Guide 2009.11.24 9:17:06 AM...
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 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.
- Page 29 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.
- Page 30 CAUTION When using the remote control, make sure the remote control s wrist strap is adjusted tightly around your wrist to avoid hitting people or objects around you. CAUTION Be aware of the people and the objects around you when you use the remote control.
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Page 32: Chapter 2 Using The Rescue System
Using the Rescue System Chapter 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... -
Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Chapter 3 Using The Computer Software
Using the Computer Software Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Computer software instructions ÿ 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. 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 31 User Guide 2009.11.24 9:17:17 AM... -
Page 37: Power2Go - Burning Discs
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. -
Page 38: Windvd
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. -
Page 39: Mcafee Security Center
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. -
Page 40: Media Show
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 •... -
Page 41: Lenovo Camsuite
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. -
Page 42: Chapter 4 System Maintenance And Recovery
System Maintenance and Chapter Recovery This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 37 User Guide 2009.11.24 9:17:20 AM... -
Page 43: 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. 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. -
Page 44: Checking For, And Correcting Disk Errors
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. - Page 45 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. •...
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Page 46: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Confirming Setup
Troubleshooting and Confirming Chapter Setup This chapter contains the following topics: Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution ÿ 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. 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 41 User Guide 2009.11.24 9:17:22 AM... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Display Problems
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. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting Audio Problems
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: •... -
Page 49: 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 50: Special Considerations For Troubleshooting Windows
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. - Page 51 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. User Guide 31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 46 2009.11.24 9:17:23 AM...