Lenovo 3000 H215 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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• If you have a Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must
have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable
to the connector as shown.
• If you only have a DVI connector on the graphics card and the monitor
only has a VGA connector, these two connectors can be connected with a
DVI-VGA converter.
• If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown.
1.3.5 If you have a modem, connect the modem using the
following instructions:
This illustration shows two different ways of connecting the back of your
computer to the modem. Which one to use depends on the type of telephone
outlet.
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In the United States and other countries or regions that use RJ-11 telephone
outlets, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other
end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer. Attach one end
of the modem cable to the modem connector on the back of the computer
and the other end to the telephone outlet.
In countries or regions that do not use RJ-11 telephone outlets, a splitter or
converter is required to attach the cables to the telephone outlet as shown
at the top of the illustration. You can also use the splitter or converter without
the telephone as shown at the bottom of the illustration.
1.3.6 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.
Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to
external devices, such as powered stereo speakers.
Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer
when you want to record sound or if you use speech-
recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer
when you want to listen to music or other sounds without
disturbing anyone. This connector might be located on the
front of the computer.
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1.3.7 Audio configuration instruction: (This instruction is only for PC
models whose mainboard supports audio transforming from 2.0 stereo to
5.1 surround.)
This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround
sound.
Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device:
Front channel
Surround
Center-LEF
Blue line-in connector
Green line-out connector
Pink Mic-in connector
The configurations are as follows:
1. Right click the sound icon in system property bar and select the sounds option
to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.
2. Select a playback device from the playback dialog box, and then click the
configure button to configure it.
3. Select 5.1 surround from audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog
box to proceed with the speaker setup by following as prompted.
4. After the configuration, 5.1 surround can be used.
Note: If the audio configuration interfaces in above differ from your actual
computer, you may use the above steps as reference to configure the 5.1
surround audio device in your actual audio configuration interface and read
the electronic help information for further assistance.
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1.3.8 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. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this
cable is permanently attached.
c. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out port on the computer.
d. Connect the adapter to the power source.
1.3.9 If you have powered speakers without 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. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is
permanently attached.
c. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out port on the computer.
d. Connect the plug to the power source.
Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.
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1.3.10 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your
computer might not have all connectors shown.
1394
TV IN
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB
connection.
Serial
connector
Use this connector to attach an external modem, serial
printer, or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.
S-Video Use this connector to attach a television set that has an
S-Video connector.
Parallel Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any other
device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection.
Ethernet Use this connector to attach the computer to an ethernet-
type local area network.
IEEE 1394 This connector provides connection to several types of
consumer electronics including digital audio devices and
scanners.
TV Antenna
Connector
To connect the signal input cable for CATV (Some models
are equipped with this connector).
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1.3.11 Connect the WiFi antenna to WiFi card 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.)
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 can not be used to connect to network in Lenovo Rescue
System. Please update virus package via Onekey Antivirus in Lenovo
Rescue System with cable network.
1.3.12 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical
outlets.
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1.3.13 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card
Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from:
Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/ Memory Stick Duo /Memory Stick Pro
Duo
xD
SD/Mini SD/SD High Capacity /Mini SD High Capacity/ MMC/ RS-MMC/
MMC
plus/MMC mobile
CF I/CF II/ MD.
1.3.14 Keyboard
F2: Available for models with the Rescue System feature. Press this key to launch
Rescue System when the Lenovo screen appears during booting.
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1.4 Using the Remote Control
The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the
remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control
properly.
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Buttons on the remote control:
Button Description
Up
Down
Left
Right
OK Confirm
Back
Details
Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft
Windows operating systems.)
Shows live TV on the currently selected channel.
Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media
Center.
Play
Pause
Stop
Record
Fast Forward
Rewind
Skip
Replay
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Starts Windows Media Center.
Turns volume up/down
Previous/next channel
Mute
DVD menu
Power supply (standby)
0~9 Number (or Letter) buttons
## key
** key
CLEAR Clear
ENTER Enter
Teletex ON/OFF (Selected models only)
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only)
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