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.
User Guide 1
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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