Lenovo 3000 K100 User manual

Danger: Watch out for high risks
Caution: Watch out for medium risks
Attention: Pay attention to low risks
Prohibition: Dangerous operations
Recommendation: Helpful tips
Key to signs used in this manual
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Key to signs used in this manual
Chapter 1 Instructions for using computer hardware .................... 1
1.1 Front View of the Chassis ................................................................. 2
1.2 Rear view of the chassis ................................................................... 4
1.3 Speaker ........................................................................................... 7
1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation ...................................... 7
1.5 Keyboard ......................................................................................... 8
1.6 Power Dial ....................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Lenovo Computer Rescue System Operation
Instruction ....................................................................... 13
Note about service partition ................................................................ 14
2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Computer ................. 14
2.2 OneKey Recovery ......................................................................... 15
2.3 File Management .......................................................................... 18
2.4 OneKey Antivirus ............................................................................ 19
Chapter 3 Using the software ......................................................... 23
3.1 Power2Go — Burning Discs .......................................................... 24
3.2 WinDVD ......................................................................................... 25
3.3 PC-cillin ......................................................................................... 26
3.4 Intel Viiv Media Library (Only for the computer which have the Intel
Viiv Media Library) .......................................................................... 27
Chapter 4 System maintenance and recovery .............................. 29
4.1 Restoring the system ..................................................................... 30
4.2 Cleaning up the disk ...................................................................... 30
4.3 Checking for, and correcting disk errors ......................................... 31
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4.4 Defragmenting the disk(s) ............................................................... 31
4.5 Performing daily maintenance tasks ............................................... 31
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ....................... 33
5.1 Troubleshooting display problems .................................................. 34
5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems .................................................... 34
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
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Instructions for using computer hardware
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This chapter is organized under the following
topics:
ÿ Front view of the chassis (Instruction for the use of buttons and
functional keys on the front panel of the chassis)
ÿ Rear view of the chassis (Instruction for the use of all I/O interfaces on
the rear panel of the chassis)
ÿ Connection of the speakers
ÿ Notes on computer cabling and installation
ÿ Keyboard
ÿ Using the Power dial
These topics describe some of the operations commonly performed
during routine use of the computer, including the proper connection of
components. Please read it carefully.
The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the machines
which have the TV card. It is invalid for those machines which do not have
TV card.
Note: The configuration of your computer model may vary slightly
from the illustrations used in this document.
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[1-1] Reset button: Press this button to
restart the computer forcibly. Use
this button only when absolutely
necessary.
[1-2] Power switch: Press this button
to turn the computer on or off, or,
if the Power Option in the Control
Panel has been set to allow it,
to hibernate or wake up the
computer.
[1-3] Hard Disk Drive Indicator:
Indicates the read/write operations
of the hard disk.
[1-4] Power indicator: Identifies the on/
off power status.
[1-1] [1-2][1-3] [1-4]
1.1 Front View of the Chassis
Instructions for the use of buttons and functional keys that are located at the front
of the computer.
F-1
F-2
F-1 Top Mounted Buttons: Including power switch and reset button.
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F-2 Front Digital Panel: Open the front digital panel. You can now see the front digital connectors
such as USB:
MS/MS Pro
CF/MD
SM
SD/MMC
[D-1]
[D-3]
[D-2]
[D-2]
[D-4]
[D-5]
D-1 Memory card reader Connector: Able to read/write data from CF, MD, MS Pro, SD, MMC,
SM and MS Duo memory cards.
D-2 USB Connectors: To connect USB devices.
D-3 1394 Connector: To connect devices with 1394 connector. (Only some models are equipped
with this connector.)
D-4 Speakers/Headphones Connector: To connect speakers or headphones. If it is necessary to
connect the headphones, remove the speaker plug and insert the headphones plug.
D-5 Microphone Connector: To connect the microphone and pass the microphone audio input to
the computer.
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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
Instructions for the use of all I/O interfaces on the rear panel of the computer.
The following illustrations show connections located at the rear of some computer models. The
locations of connectors on your computer will be similar to, but possibly not identical to these.
Following the illustrations is a key that explains the symbol callouts used in the figures.
VGA-1
SPDIF
A-2
A-2 V-2
V-2
S-2
DVI
X-2
S-1
S-3
FM
ANT IN
L&R
V-2 ——— The external VGA Card may have some of these connectors, but not have all of
them. Use the correct connector according to the monitor you used.
Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis:
——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer
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———— PS/2 Mouse Connector: To connect a mouse having a PS/2 connector
—— PS/2 Keyboard Connector: To connect a keyboard having a PS/2 connector
—— Serial Connector: To connect devices requiring a serial connection (COM
Connector)
——— Parallel Connector: To connect devices requiring a parallel connection
VGA-1 — On-board VGA Card Connector: To connect with the signal cable of a monitor.
On computer models that have an external graphics card, on-board graphics
card signals are shielded and there are no VGA signal outputs - some models are
equipped with this connector.
——— USB Connector: To connect USB devices.
—— Ethernet Connector: To connect LAN or broadband network devices.
X-2 —— External VGA Card Connector: To connect with the signal cable of a monitor. It
connects with the data cable of the monitor. (Some models are equipped with this
connector.)
DVI —— External DVI Card Connector: To connect to the data cable of the DVI connector.
(Some models are equipped with this connector)
S-1 —— S Video Connector: To connect the data cable of the S video. (You cannot connect
with the data cable of the S video provided with the computer.) Some models are
equipped with this connector.
S-2 —— S Video Connector: To connect the data cable of the S video. (You cannot connect
with the data cable of the S video provided with the computer.) Some models are
equipped with this connector.
S-3 —— S Video Connector: To connect the data cable of the S video. (You can connect
with the data cable of S video provided in the computer.) Some models are
equipped with this connector.
FM ———— FM Antenna Connector: To connect an FM antenna provided with the computer.
(Some models are equipped with this connector.)
———— TV Antenna Connector: To connect the signal input cable for the CATV. (Some
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models are equipped with this connector)
ANT-IN — ANT-IN Connector: To connect the digital signal input cable. (Some models are
equipped with this connector)
L&R ——— Left and right audio connector: Audio input connector. (Some models are
equipped with this connector)
——— Chassis Side Lock: After installing the side panel of the chassis, push the lock
upward to lock the side panel in place. To remove the side panel, depress the lock
first.
——— Audio Line-in Connector: To connect audio input to the computer.
— Audio Line-out Connector: To connect to the speakers or headphones.
———— Microphone Jack: To connect to audio input from a microphone.
SPDIF —— SPDIF Audio Line-out Connector: Output the SPDIF audio signal.
Voltage — selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)
110
Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen
to slide the switch, if necessary.
1. If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V ac, set the switch to 110 V.
2. If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V ac, set the switch to 230 V.
———— Used to attach your computer to a telephone line for modem use. (some models
equipped with this connector)
——— Used to attach a telephone line to your computer for modem use. (some models
equipped with this connector)
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1.3 Speaker
[Y-2] [Y-3] [Y-5]
[Y-1] [Y-4]
Y-1 Volume Adjusting Knob Y-4 Speaker Power Switch
Y-2 Primary and secondary speaker cables Y-5 Speaker DC IN
Y-3 Connect to computer speaker/headphone connector
1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation
C-1
C-2
V-2
C-1 Monitor power cord C-2 Monitor data cable
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1. Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you
purchased is not equipped with an external graphics card.
2. If there is an external graphics card, connect the monitor signal cable to the VGA or DVI
connector in the external graphics card.
3. If both your computer and monitor have the DVI connector, you can connect the computer to
the monitor through your own DVI data cable.
4. If there is only DVI connector in the external graphics card and the monitor only have the VGA
connector, connect the monitor data cable and DVI connector by the DVI-VGA converter.
Notes:
• Keep speakers away from the monitor to avoid magnetic interference.
• Ensure the monitor-to-computer cable connections are secure, with screws tightened.
• Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you
purchased is not equipped with an external graphics card.
1.5 Keyboard
[B-1]
[B-2]
(This picture is only a sketch map for the keyboard, it does not show the detail of
the key)
[B-1] — Press this key under Windows system to launch the IE.
[B-2] — LVT key, 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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1.6 Power Dial
The Power Dial feature allows your computer to adjust to different modes, thus providing you with
varied experiences during operations.
1 3
Mode one Mode two Mode three
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TURBO mode: Breath
light is in red.
AUTO mode: Breath
light is in blue.
COOL mode: Breath
light is in green.
Operation of the Power Dial
The Power Dial function supports three operating modes: the AUTO mode, the TURBO mode and
the COOL mode. System resources are optimized by toggling among those three different modes.
Different modes are used for different applications.
Display the main screen of
software
Double click the Power Dial icon in the
Quick Launch bar.
Open the running status for each
component under the Mode Switch:
GPU—Show the percentage of the
current GPU clock frequency against the
nominal maximal GPU clock frequency.
CPU—Show the percentage of the
current CPU clock frequency against the
nominal maximal CPU clock frequency.
ODD—The status of the optical drive.
HDD—The status of the hard disk drive.
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AUTO
AUTO
Each component operates as it is
displayed in the picture. The numeric
values might vary because each model
is configured differently.
TURBO
Each component operates as shown in
the adjacent picture. The values might
vary because each model is configured
differently.
TURBO
Runs at full speed. The system achieves
its optimal performance.
Turn the Power Dial knob to the TURBO
position.
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COOL
The CPU runs at low frequency. The
system consumes minimum power.
Turn the Power Dial knob to the COOL
position.
COOL
Each component operates as shown
in the adjacent picture. The values may
vary because each model is configured
differently.
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.
To restore the previous COOL mode, exit other applications then turn the Power Dial knob
mounted on the chassis, to the COOL mode.
Change of skin
To change the display screen of the Power Dial, right click the Power Dial icon in the Quick Launch
bar, and then select a skin. Choose one of the three skinning schemes.
Notes
• When you are running large games or programs that consume a high proportion of the
system resources, you should choose TURBO mode. This will allow you to achieve optimal
performance.
• When the ODD status is shown as ‘QUIET’, it indicates that the current maximal data CD
reading speed is lower than the nominal maximal reading speed of the ODD.
• Some CPU can not support the Power Dial. In this condition CPU status shows in the
software screen will be 100% in every mode.
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Lenovo Computer Rescue System
Operation Instruction
Chapter
The following topics will be introduced in this
chapter:
ÿ Installing Drivers and Software
ÿ OneKey Recovery
ÿ File Management
ÿ OneKey Antivirus
You can recover drive C of the computer to factory status or the last
system backup status using OneKey Recovery. With this operation, all of
the existing data in drive C will be lost while content and format of the other
partitions in the hard disk drive will remain unchanged.
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Note about service partition:
The files and relevant data of the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Do not delete
this partition. Otherwise, the rescue system will become unusable. For detailed operations, see the
following instructions:
By selecting Control Panel →Management Tools →Computer Management →Disk
Management, you can see the service partition, which must not be deleted.
Note: The recovery files and relevant data of the rescue system are saved in the
service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than
Lenovo maintainers, Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any losses arising
therefrom in any way.
Rescue system and keyboard operation
The rescue system works only if it runs together with the standard-configuration keyboard of this
model. If there is no keyboard of standard configuration, the rescue system function will not work
normally.
2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Computer
The “Installing drivers and software” in the rescue system provides a way for the user to install the
drivers and software shipped with the computer conveniently. It can install all drivers and software
shipped with the computer automatically, and can selectively install some of the drivers and
software as required by the user.
Method 1: Automatic Installation
Power on the computer. When the screen displays the “Lenovo” picture initially, press the “LVT” key
on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, select Install drivers and software.
Install them as prompted. Click Install to start installing the drivers and software.
The system restarts. After the system is restarted, the installation process goes on until completion.
Method 2: Manual Installation
Launch
In the Windows system, launch Start →All Programs →Lenovo Applications →Drivers &
Application Installation. In the main interface of software, install all the drivers and software
automatically, or install some of them selectively.
In the software list, check the software to be installed. It is recommended not to install the software
which is already on the computer.
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Note: In order to use all software shipped with the computer properly, the tool software
pctype must be installed. Otherwise, certain software shipped with the computer
cannot work normally!
2.2 OneKey Recovery
Note: Do not delete or change the backup data in the service partition without
permission. Otherwise, it will affect or damage the rescue system programs.
Main Functions:
OneKey Recovery in the LEOS (press the system rescue button to access system rescue directly
without starting the operating system)
If Windows operating system is installed in your computer before delivery, the OneKey Recovery
function works in the following way:
Recover the
ex-factory state
Recover the computer system
partition (drive C) to the state which
exists before delivery
Note: After this operation, all
existing data in the system
partition will be lost, and
other partitions on the disk
will keep unchanged. In order
to prevent loss of data, be
sure to back up important
data before this operation.
Instant
Recovery
Recover the system partition (drive
C) of the computer to the state which
exists when the user performs the
previous “Instant Backup” operation.
If the user has not performed “instant
backup”, the instant recovery
operation will recover the system
partition to the “base backup” state
directly.
Instant Backup This operation backs up the current
data of the system partition (drive C)
of the computer quickly. When the
user performs “Instant Recovery”
later, the system partition will be
recovered to this backup state
quickly.
Note: In this operation, other
partitions are not changed or
backed up. Recommendation:
Keep at least 1G of space in
the system partition (drive C)
to ensure the space required
for instant backup.
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If Windows operating system is not installed in your computer before delivery, the OneKey
Recovery function works in the following way:
Create Base
Backup
Without ex-factory backup, the
Lenovo “OneKey Recovery” enables
you to back up all data of the current
system partition manually after
installing the operating system and
common software. Upon completion
of “base backup”, you can use the
“Recover Base Backup” function to
recover the system partition to the
state of this backup.
Note: Once the user has
performed the operation of
base backup, such operation
is disabled.
It is recommended to perform
that operation after installing
Windows operating system
and the drivers & software
shipped together with the
computer. Otherwise, the
backup space is deficient.
Recover Base
Backup
This operation recovers the computer
system partition (drive C) to the state
of base backup.
Note: After this operation, all
existing data in the system
partition will be lost, and
other partitions on the disk
will keep unchanged. In order
to prevent loss of data, be
sure to back up important
data before this operation.
Instant
Recovery
This operation recovers the system
partition (drive C) of the computer
to the state which exists when the
user performs the previous “Instant
Backup” operation. If the user has
not performed “Instant Backup”, the
instant recovery operation will recover
the system partition to the “base
backup” state directly.
Instant Backup Back up the current data of the
system partition (drive C) of the
computer quickly. When the user
performs “Instant Recovery” later, the
system partition will be recovered to
this backup state quickly.
Note: In this operation, other
partitions are not changed or
backed up. Recommendation:
Keep at least 1G of space in
the system partition (drive C)
to ensure the space required
for instant backup.
OneKey Recovery in Windows Operating System:
In addition to Instant Recovery and Instant Backup, Windows operating system provides the
functions enabled only in the Windows environment:
Create Base Backup — Back up data in system partition (drive C). This backup is base data of
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