Lenovo E50 Series User manual

Machine type: 90BX [E50-00]
Lenovo
E50 Series
User Guide
Version 1.0 2014.06
SP40G46486

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.
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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Using the Computer HardwareChapter 1 .............................. 1
1.1 Front view of the chassis .........................................................2
1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................3
1.3 Basic connector instructions....................................................4
1.4 Connecting your computer ......................................................5
1.5 Audio configuration instruction.................................................6
1.6 Connecting the power cord .....................................................7
1.7 Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs.....8
1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only)....................................8
Using the Rescue SystemChapter 2 ...................................... 9
2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................10
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................10
2.3 System Setup........................................................................11
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................12
2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................12
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................12
Troubleshooting and Confirming SetupChapter 3 .............. 13
3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................14
3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................15
3.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................15
3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks.............................................................................16
3.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............17
3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................18

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Hardware Replacement GuideChapter 4 ............................. 19
4.1 Locations ..............................................................................23
4.2 Replacing hardware...............................................................25
Appendix. .................................................................................. 33
Declaration ..................................................................................33
Trademarks..................................................................................34
Energy Star Statement.................................................................34
Enabling ErP compliance mode ...................................................35
Electronic emissions notices .................................................. 36
Mexico regulatory notice ......................................................... 37

Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Introduction to the computer hardware
Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter
might be different from what you see on
your computer, depending on the computer
model and configuration.
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Using the Computer Hardware

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1.1 Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause overheating.
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Hard disk drive indicator
Power button
Optical Drive (selected models only)
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
Memory card reader (selected models only)
Optical drive eject button

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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
(If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your
computer, please refer to the rear of your computer.)
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PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
USB 3.0 connector
Serial port
VGA monitor connector
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Ethernet connector
Audio connectors
Optional serial port
Integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) slot & Padlock loop
Power connector
Cable clip
PCI Express X 16 graphics card slot
PCI Express X 1 card slot

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Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the
connector on the graphics adapter.
Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover.
1.3 Basic connector instructions
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
Connector Description
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.
Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio
device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an
external audio device, a cable is connected between
the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio
line-in connector of the computer.
Audio line-out
connector
Used to send audio signals from the computer to
external devices, such as powered stereo speakers
(speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones,
multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on
a stereo system or other external recording device.
Memory card reader Use to view and share digital photos, music, and
videos, stored on a media card.
Power connector Connect to the power cable. The appearance of this
connector may vary.
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a
USB connection.
Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an
Ethernet-type local area network.
VGA connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use
a VGA monitor connector.
DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use
a DVI monitor connector.

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Connector Description
HDMI connector
(optional)
Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV.
TV-Tuner connector
(optional)
Only supported on systems with an optional TV tuner
card.
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow the installation instructions for those devices.
1.4 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 may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
1.4.1 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 a voltage switch. These computers
control voltage automatically.
• 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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1.5 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-LFE
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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1.6 Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded
connection or a surge protector.
Some models are equipped with Power Adapter.

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1.7 Display connecting instructions when playing
Blu-ray Discs
Note: Only some models are equipped with Blu-ray optical drive.
Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an
appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet
the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.
You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with
the corresponding cable.
This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Connection Type Computer Cable Display
DVI to DVI
(DVI cable)

DVI to HDMI
(DVI-HDMI cable)

HDMI to HDMI
(HDMI cable)

HDMI to DVI
(HDMI-DVI cable)

1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only)
F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more
about this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once
turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens.

Chapter
Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
OneKey Recovery
Driver and Application Installation
System Setup
System Backup
System Recovery
Create Recovery Disc
Attention: Using this program will result in
loss of data.
• YoucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer
to factory default settings or to the last
system backup status using OneKey
Recovery. If you do this, all of the existing
dataondriveC:willbelost,butthecontent
and format of the other partitions of the hard
disk drive will remain unchanged.
• If you want to install an operating system
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 →Administrative 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 service personnel, Lenovo will
not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way.
2.1 OneKey Recovery
OneKey Recovery is an easy-to-use application. You can use it to restore your
computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state.
Detailed Operation Procedure
1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until
the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery.
Note: SystemRecoverywilloverwriteallofthedataontheC:drive.To
prevent loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing
system recovery.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore
from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press
Next to start the restore.
3. Please wait during the process of system recovery. Do not interrupt the
operation during the recovery process.
4. After the system is recovered successfully, the software will prompt you to
restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system.
2.2 Driver and Application Installation
The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a
way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers
that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware.

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Method 1: Automatic Installation
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Driver and Application Installation.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click
Install to start installing the Lenovo Driver and Application Installation software.
The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will
continue until it has completed.
Method 2: Manual Installation
In the Windows system, Click Start →All Programs →Lenovo →Lenovo Driver
and Application Installation.
After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by
following the prompts.
Notes:
1. Do not install software which is already installed on the computer.
2. Make sure that the Driver and Application Installation software has been
automatically installed before starting the operating system. The manual
installation function can only be used after the software has been
installed.
2.3 System Setup
System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue
System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. In addition, System
Setup sets and manages all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue system.
2.3.1 Launch
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select System Setup.
2.3.2 Network Settings
Depending on the network access mode of the computer, select “ADSL” or “LAN
Connection” in the network connection modes.
1. If you select “ADSL” input the username and password of the ADSL
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2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP address and proxy server of the
LAN.
2.3.3 Password Management
Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo
Rescue System.
The default password is blank.
Set a password when you access Password Management for the first time.
If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate it
accordingly.
2.4 System Backup
This backs up your system partition to an image file. In case of a system failure,
you can restore your system from this image file.
In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo
Rescue System.
After starting Rescue System, click System Backup to back up your system
partition by following the prompts.
2.5 System Recovery
Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment. You can choose to
restore to a system backup point or the initial state (factory default settings).
2.6 Create Recovery Disc
Create a bootable recovery disc from the current system. These recovery discs
are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration
process.
In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo
Rescue System.
After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable
recovery disc from the current system.
Follow the on-screen prompts to create recovery discs.

Chapter
Troubleshooting and
Confirming Setup
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
Note: The description of the TV tuner card
in this manual is only used for the machines
which have the TV tuner card. It does not
apply to those machines that do not have a
TV tuner card.
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Solving Problems
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:
• Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbeforetheproblemstarted,reviewthe
installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed.
• Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedeviceisproperly
connected.
• Ifanerrormessageappearsonthescreen,writedowntheexactmessage.
This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
• Ifanerrormessageoccursinaprogram,seetheprogram’sdocumentation.
Note: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows
default view, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to
the Windows Classic view.
3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems
Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
1. Check to see if the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the Power button.
2. Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose; if so, plug the power cord
securely into the monitor.
3. Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the
connector on the computer graphics card; if not, shut down the computer
then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the
computer graphics card.
Problem: You need to change the display property settings.
Setting display background and icon properties:
1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize
from the pop-up menu.
2. From here, select the appropriate options to:
• Changethedesktopbackground
• Selectascreensaver
• Selectcolorsandappearanceoptionsforiconsandtext
• SetresolutionandcolorsintheDisplaySettingsoptions

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Problem: Ripple on screen.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter
from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems,
regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating
magnetic interference.
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer.
3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service.
3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems
Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
• AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrol—double-clickthespeakericoninthe
lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and the
sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate
distortion.
• Reinstalltheaudiodriver.
• Disconnectanyheadphonesfromtheheadphoneconnector—soundfrom
the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the
computer’s side-panel headphone connector.
Problem: No sound from headphones.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
• Checktheheadphonecableconnection—ensurethattheheadphonecableis
securely inserted into the headphone connector.
• AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrol—clickordouble-clickthespeakericonin
the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and
the sound is not muted.
3.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems
Problem: You are unable exit a running program normally.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
1. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same
time.
2. Select the Application tab, select the problem program, then click the End
Task button.