Lenovo IdeaCentre K320 User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide Version 3.0 2009.11 31041577 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_FM_EN_V3.0.i1 1 2009.11.17 10:52:14 AM... -
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 2007, 2009. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd1 1 2009.11.17 10:56:19 AM... - Page 3 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd2 2 2009.11.17 10:56:19 AM...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ...18 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ... 19 3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs ...20 3.2 WinDVD...21 3.3 Lenovo Healthcare Software ...22 3.4 McAfee Security Center ...25 3.5 BackOn Track ...26 Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery ... 29 4.1 Restoring the System ...30... - Page 5 4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ...31 4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ...31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ... 33 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems ...34 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...35 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems...35 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks ...36 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ...37 Contents...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Using The Computer Hardware
Using the Computer Hardware 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. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd1 1 User Guide 2009.11.17 10:56:21 AM... -
Page 7: Front View Of The Chassis
1.1 Front view of the chassis Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause thermal problems. Power button Power Dial indicator ON/OFF File backup button USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader (selected models only) Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive.) Power Dial switch User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd2 2... -
Page 8: Rear View Of The Chassis
1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector ( selected models only) HDMI port USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector SPDIF port Audio line-out sockets (2) Audio line-in sockets (2) Microphone connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped... -
Page 9: Connecting Your Computer
WiFi antenna connector (This connector only equipped on the model with WiFi card. For more information about this connector, see WM600-B-LO Wireless 802. 11b/g Wireless PCI-E Adapter Card User Manual.) TV-Tuner (selected models only) 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. •... -
Page 10: The Computer
1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) 1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow those installation instructions. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. - Page 11 • If you have an HDMI monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the HDMI monitor. Connect the cable to the port as shown. 1.3.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system.
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Page 12: If You Have Powered Speakers With An Adapter
1.3.6 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) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. - Page 13 PCI-E Adapter Card User Manual.) WiFi antenna connector — To connect the computer to a wireless network. Screw the WiFi antenna on the WiFi card connector if the model you purchased is equipped with the WiFi card. Note: Wifi card cannot be used to connect to network in Lenovo Rescue System. Please update virus package via Onekey Antivirus in Lenovo Rescue System with cable network. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd8 8...
- Page 14 1.3.10 Connect the power cords properly to ground electrical outlets. 1.3.11 If your computer is equipped with Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from Micro Drive, Compact Flash type I&II xD picture card Memory stick, Memory stick pro, Memory stick duo, Memory stick pro duo , Memory stick select, Magic gate memory stick, Magic gate memory stick duo Secure Digital Card, SD High Capacity, Mini Secure Digital card, Mini SD...
- Page 15 1.3.12 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) 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.
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Page 16: Power Dial
1.4 Power Dial The Power Dial feature allows your computer to adjust to different modes, thus providing you with varied experiences during operations. TURBO mode Operation of the Power Dial The Power Dial function supports three operating modes: the AUTO mode, the TURBO mode and the COOL mode. - Page 17 AUTO mode User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd12 12 Open the running status for each component under the Mode Switch: GPU — Show the CPU — Show the ODD — The status of the HDD — The status of the AUTO percentage of the current GPU clock frequency against the nominal...
- Page 18 AUTO Each component operates as it is displayed in the picture. The numeric values might vary because each model is configured differently. TURBO TURBO mode Runs at full speed. The system achieves its optimal performance. Turn the Power Dial knob to the TURBO position.
- Page 19 COOL mode If other applications such as the burner program or some game software change the parameter settings for the COOL mode when it is launched, a prompt dialog box will pop up indicating that your “COOL settings” has been changed. In this case, click OK.
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Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Chapter 3 Using The Computer Software
Using the Computer Software Chapter 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. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd19 19 User Guide 2009.11.17 10:56:37 AM... -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 →... -
Page 27: Lenovo Healthcare Software
• Helps the child keep a proper sitting posture while operating a computer. The Lenovo Healthcare Software protects the healthy growth of childrens’ spines and vision (Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera is required in order to use these functions). 3.3.1 Eyesight Protection Setting 1. - Page 28 “Vimicro USB2.0 UVC PC Camera” device, and the window should display the camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjust the position and pitch angle of the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window.
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Page 29: Brightness Adjustment
Now you have successfully configured the Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera with Lenovo Health Care Software. 5. Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Healthcare Software. 6. Click Eyesight Protection or Brightness Adjustment to adjust the camera. 3.3.2 Distance Setup 1. -
Page 30: Mcafee Security Center
The pitch angle (the face rotary angle scope in the vertical): Elevation angle: 20 degrees Depression angle: 30 degrees The horizontal rotary angle (the face rotary angle scope in the horizontal): -20 ~ +20 degrees 3.4 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. -
Page 31: Backon Track
Large backups are automatically spread across as many discs as you need. 3.5.1 Using BackOn Track Choose All Programs → Lenovo → FileBackup from the Start menu to launch the BackOn Track software. 3.5.2 Back up files Begin by selecting the drive, drive partition, or folder containing the files you like to archive. - Page 32 User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd27 27 2009.11.17 10:56:39 AM...
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Page 34: Chapter 4 System Maintenance And Recovery
System Maintenance and Chapter Recovery This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd29 29 User Guide 2009.11.17 10:56:40 AM... -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 38: 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. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd33 33 User Guide 2009.11.17 10:56:43 AM... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Display Problems
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 the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43 • Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd38 38 2009.11.17 10:56:43 AM...