Lenovo 3000 H Series User manual

Version 3.0 2009.9
User Guide
3000 H Series
3000 H
31040540
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Important Safety Information
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the
related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and
understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or damage
to your product.
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.
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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Instructions for using computer hardware........... 1
1.1 Front view of the chassis..........................................................2
1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................3
1.3 Connecting your computer .....................................................4
1.4 Using the Remote Control .....................................................13
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 17
2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................18
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................18
2.3 System Setup ........................................................................19
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................20
2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................20
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................20
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 21
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery.................... 23
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................24
4.2 Backup and Restore..............................................................24
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................24
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................25
4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)......................................................25
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................25
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.............. 27
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................28
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................29
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5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................29
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks.............................................................................30
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............31
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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿComputer hardware introduction
ÿInformation on computer connection
Read the content carefully.
Note: If the configuration description in
this chapter is different from your actual
computer, the configuration of your actual
computer should be taken as final and
binding.
User Guide 1
Instructions for using computer
hardware
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1.1 Front view of the chassis
Power button
USB connector
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
Memory Card Reader (some models are equipped with this connector).
Note: Some models are not equipped with a CD drive.
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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
(If the rear view configuration in this chapter is different from your actual computer,
the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and
binding)
Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
On-board VGA connector ( Some models are equipped with this connector )
USB connectors
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
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Audio line-in connector
PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped
with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see
the description below).
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.)
1.3 Connecting your computer
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the
connectors to the icons.
• If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors,
match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector.
Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are
described in this section.
1.3.1 Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on
the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the
switch if necessary.
Note: Some computers do not have the voltage switch. These computers
automatically control the voltage.
• If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V ac, set the switch to 115 V.
• If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V ac, set the switch to 230 V.
115
230
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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,
connect according to the relevant description.
1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on
the computer.
• If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the
cable to the connector as shown.
Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the
connector on the graphics adapter.
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