Lenovo 3000 H310 User manual

Version 1.0 2010.03
User Guide
H3 Series
Machine type: 10041-10049
31043590

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 2010

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Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware.............................. 1
1.1 Front view of the chassis .........................................................2
1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................3
1.3 Connecting your computer ......................................................5
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 13
2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................14
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................14
2.3 System Setup........................................................................15
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................16
2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................16
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................16
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 17
3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system ......................................18
3.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System ................................................19
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery.................... 21
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................22
4.2 Backup and Restore..............................................................22
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................22
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................23
4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)......................................................23
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................23

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.............. 25
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................26
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................27
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................27
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard
Disks .....................................................................................28
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............29

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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Computer hardware introduction
Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter might
vary from your computer, depending on
computer models and configurations.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware

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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.
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Power switch
Card reader modules (selected models)
Optical drive
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
USB ports (2)
Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.

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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)
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Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
On-board VGA connector
HDMI connector
USB connectors (4)
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector

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Audio line-in connector
PCI Express x1 adapter connector
PCI Express x16 graphics adpter connector (Some models are equipped
with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see the
description below.)
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Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
HDMI connector
On-board VGA connector
USB connectors (4)
Ethernet connector

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Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
PCI Express x1 adapter connector
PCI Express x16 graphics adpter connector (Some models are equipped
with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see the
description below.)
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.
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