Lenovo 30113RU - IdeaCentre A600 - 3011 User manual

Version 1.0 2009.1
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User Guide
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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 2009. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1
1.1 Left and right view of the computer .........................................2
1.2 Rear view of the computer .......................................................3
1.3 Connecting your computer ......................................................3
1.4 Computer instruction ...............................................................9
1.5 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) ................................................11
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 13
2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Your Computer ...14
2.2 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................15
2.3 File Management ...................................................................16
2.4 OneKey Antivirus ...................................................................18
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 21
3.1 Power2Go — Burning Discs .................................................22
3.2 WinDVD ...............................................................................23
3.3 Lenovo Healthcare Software ..................................................24
3.4 Trend Micro Internet Security .................................................27
3.5 VeriFace .................................................................................28
3.6 Media Show ..........................................................................30
3.7 Lenovo Recovery Disc Maker ................................................30
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 33
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................34
4.2 Backup status and configuration ...........................................34
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................34
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................35
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4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................35
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................35
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 37
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................38
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ............................................39
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems .......................................39
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks ...40
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............41
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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.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware
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1.1 Left and right view of the computer
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause thermal problems.
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Power button Camera
IEEE 1394 connector Brightness down touch button
USB ports (2) Brightness up touch button
Headphone connector LCD On/Off
Microphone connector Optical drive eject touch button
Memory card reader Built-in microphone
Optical drive slot
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1.2 Rear view of the computer
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TV tuner (Select models only)
USB ports (4)
Ethernet connector
Power connector
Cable routing clip
1.3 Connecting your computer
Use the following information to connect your computer:
• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the
connectors to the icons.
Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are
described in this section.
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1.3.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the equipment to an
electrical outlet to ensure that the required voltage and frequency
match the available power source.
If your computer uses an AC adapter:
Note: Use only the Lenovo provided AC adapter approved for use with this
device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard
connector (USB connector).
1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector
(USB connector).
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow those installation instructions.
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1.3.4 Computer stand
5˚
15˚
Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be adjusted from 5˚
forward to 15˚ backward.
The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
Attention: The computer stand must remain installed at all times to
ensure maximum system stability.
The computer is easy to
fall over and damage the
screen, if the view angle
is over than 5° forward
and the glass pieces
might hurt people.
The computer is
easy to fall over and
damage, if the view
angle is over than
15° backward.
Don’t put your hand on
the joint of the stand,
when you’re adjusting
the computer display
angle.
15˚
5˚
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1.3.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following
instructions:
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Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to listen to music or other
sounds without disturbing anyone.
1.3.6 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:
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 Headphone port on the computer.
d. Connect the adapter to the power source.
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1.3.7 If you have powered speakers without an adapter：
a. Connect the cable between the two 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 Headphone port on the computer.
d. Connect the power cord plug to the power source.
Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.
1.3.8 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer
might not have all connectors shown.
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1394
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a
USB connection.
Network adapter
connector
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-Tuner connector Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner
card.
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1.3.9 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical
outlets.
1. Plug the power adapter cord into the back of the computer.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into an AC power source.
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1.3.10 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader
connector, it is able to read/write data from:
Secure Digital (SD)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
xD
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS pro)
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Secure Digital PRO (SD pro)
1.4 Computer instruction
Press the power button where is located on the side of this computer to turn it on.
Note: The buttons located on the bottom right of screen are touch button.
When you use your finger to touch them, the indicator will be light. But if
you touch the wrong button, the screen might be turn off. Then you need
to turn on the screen again.
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Important information about using optical drive
To insert a disc, turn the
data side toward the front
of the computer (label side
backward) and slide the
disc into the drive slot.
To eject a disc, make sure
the power is turned on
and then press the eject
touch button on the
bottom right of the screen.
Don’t insert 3 inch optical
disk into the drive slot. Or
the disk might cannot be
ejected.
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Important information about using this computer
Do not hold the stand and carry it upside down.
Otherwise, it might damage the joint of the stand.
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
1.5 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) (Only some models are
equipped with wired Keyboard and Mouse).
LVT
Important:
Be sure that you connect all high-power USB devices directly to the USB ports on
the e USB port on the keyboard can be used to connect some USB devices, such
as a USB mouse.
Note: Not all USB devices are compatible.
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—— Volume down
—— Volume up
—— Mute
LVT —— After starting the Windows operating system, press the LVT key to start
the program. You can then learn to use this featured software designed
for the Lenovo home PC with integrated Lenovo core technology, and
you can also use any other installed programs on the computer.
F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more
about this program, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo
appears, press the F2 key and the Lenovo Rescue System will open.
Note: Only some models are equipped with the wireless Keyboard
and Mouse or remote control. For more information about the wireless
Keyboard and Mouse or remote control, refer to those installation
instructions provided with your computer.
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Chapter
Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿ Rescue System
ÿ Internet application instructions
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
Recovery. With this operation, all of the
existing data on drive C will be lost, whereas
the content and format of the other partitions
of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged.
• If you want to install an operating system
with the Windows Vista Recovery DVD and
back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must
format the C partition in NTFS format and
install the operating system on the C partition.
Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system
cannot run.
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Note about the service partition:
The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service
partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For more
detailed information, 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 used by the rescue system are
saved in the service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged
by someone other than authorized Lenovo servicers, Lenovo shall not be
liable for any losses arising there from in any way.
2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Your
Computer
The Installing drivers and software function in the rescue system provides a way for
the user to conveniently install the drivers and software shipped with the computer.
It can install all drivers and software shipped with the computer automatically, and
it also can selectively install some of the drivers and software as required by the
user.
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 Install drivers and software.
Follow the screen prompts to install the drivers and software. Click Install to start
installing the drivers and software.
The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will
continue until completion.
Method 2: Manual Installation
In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Drivers and
Application Installation.
After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually according
to the prompts.
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Notes:
1. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the
computer.
2. Before accessing the operating system, make sure that the Drivers
and Application installation has been installed automatically. After
that, the manual installation function can be used. To start the manual
installation, restart the operating system. A prompt dialog will pop up
asking whether or not to continue automatically installing. Click Cancel.
2.2 OneKey Recovery
Main functions:
1. If a Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer, the OneKey
Recovery function works in the following way:
Recover Factory Backup: Recover the computer system partition (drive C) to
the original factory default settings.
Note: After this operation, all existing data in the system partition will
be lost and other partitions on the disk will remain unchanged. In order
to prevent loss of data, be sure to back up important data before this
operation.
2. If a Windows operating system is not preinstalled on your computer, the
OneKey Recovery function will provide the following two options:
Create base backup: Without 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 original factory default settings.
Note: Create base backup can only be used once. After the user has
performed the operation of base backup, this operation cannot be used
again. It is recommended to perform this operation after installing the
Windows operating system and the drivers and software shipped together
with the computer. Otherwise, the backup space is insufficient.
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
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