Lenovo H430 User manual

Version 4.0 2012.08
User Guide
H4 Series
Machine type: 10080/3099/1194
10091/2558/1196
31502581

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 product
damage.
The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference
only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and
specifications may be changed without notice.
Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.
Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Note: Pay attention to this important information.
© Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered
pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or
disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Using the Computer Hardware ................................................. 1
Front view of the chassis ............................................................................2
Rear view of the chassis.............................................................................3
Connecting your computer.........................................................................5
5.1 Audio configuration instruction .............................................................7
Connecting the power cord........................................................................8
How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only).......................................8
Wired keyboard (selected models only) ......................................................9
Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................9
Using Windows 8 ...................................................................... 11
Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces ..................................12
The Charms Bar.......................................................................................12
Shutting down the computer....................................................................12
Switching between apps ..........................................................................12
Closing an app.........................................................................................13
Opening other system programs ..............................................................13
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................13
Using the Rescue System........................................................ 15
OneKey Recovery ....................................................................................16
Driver and Application Installation .............................................................17
Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 19
Troubleshooting Display Problems............................................................20
Troubleshooting Audio Problems ..............................................................21
Troubleshooting Software Problems .........................................................22

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Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks .................23
Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................24
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................24
BIOS setup utility......................................................................................25
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ........................................................25
Hardware Replacement Guide ................................................ 27
Locations .................................................................................................31
Replacing hardware .................................................................................34
Appendix. .................................................................................. 48
Declaration...............................................................................................48
Trademarks ..............................................................................................49
Energy Star Statement .............................................................................50
Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................51

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

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Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause thermal problems.
Power button
Optical Drive (selected models only)
Memory card reader (selected models only)
USB connector (2)
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.

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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 (selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only)
PS/2 mouse connector (selected models only)
HDMI connector (selected models only)
USB connectors (4)
On-board VGA connector
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector

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Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
Standalone graphic card (selected models only)
Expansion card slots (access connectors for any installed PCI express cards)
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Voltage selection switch (selected models only)
Power connector
On-board VGA connector (selected models only)
HDMI connector (selected models only)
USB connectors (4)
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector

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Audio line-in connector
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a
graphic card)
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card
or TV tuner card)
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.
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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Basic connector instructions
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.
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.
HDMI connector (optional) Connects 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.

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5.1 Audio configuration instruction
(These instructions are only for models whose motherboard
supports audio transformation from 2.0 stereo sound to 5.1
surround sound.)
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-LEF
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, 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 the prompts.
4. 5.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is
complete.
Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from
those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reference to
configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio
configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further
assistance.

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Connecting the power cord
How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models
only)
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)


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Wired keyboard (selected models only)
LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo
Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo’s pre-loaded Home PC software.
In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start
other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this
model of computer.
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.
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider
(ISP) and some hardware.
IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in
your country.
Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired
network that connects your computer to other devices.
Wired network connection
For wired networks, connect one end of an Ethernet cable (purchased separately)
to the Ethernet connector on your computer, and then connect the other end to
the network router or broadband modem. Consult your ISP for detailed setup
instructions.
Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary
depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Wireless network connection
For wireless networks, you can use the built-in wireless LAN antenna to access
your wireless home network.
To connect your computer to the wireless network:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.
(If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the
screen, then click Settings.)
2. Tap or click the network icon , then select the name of your router. Tap or
click Connect, then follow the steps on the screen.
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web
site.

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Using Windows 8
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Switching between the main Windows 8
interfaces
The Charms Bar
Shutting down the computer
Switching between apps
Closing an app
Opening other system programs
Windows Help and Support
Attention: The Windows 8 operating
system is provided by Microsoft
Corporation. Please use it in accordance
with the End User License Agreement
(EULA) between you and Microsoft. For
any question related to the operating
system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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Switching between the main Windows 8
interfaces
Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the
Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:
• SelecttheWindowsdesktoptileontheStartScreen.
• PresstheWindowskey + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following:
• SelectStart from the Charms Bar.
• Movethecursortothebottomleftcorner,thenselecttheStartScreen
thumbnail when it is displayed.
• PresstheWindowskey .
The Charms Bar
Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks.
To display the charms, do one of the following:
• Swipeinfromtherightedgeofthescreen.
• Ifyouareusingamouse,pointtothetoprightorbottomrightcornerofthe
screen.
• PresstheWindowskey + C.
Shutting down the computer
To shut down the computer:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using
a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click
Settings.)
2. Select Power →Shutdown.
Switching between apps
Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch
through your recent apps.
To switch between apps:
Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner,
then click to bring in the next app.

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Closing an app
To close an app, do one of the following:
• Movethecursortothetopleftcornerofthescreen.Whenthethumbnail
appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen.
• Swipeinfromthetopedgeofthescreen.Whentheapppagebecomes
smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen.
• Movethecursortothetopedgeofthescreen.Whenthecursorbecomesa
hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen.
Opening other system programs
There is a fast way to open other system programs.
To open the menu, do one of the following:
• Movethecursortothebottomleftcornerofthescreen.Whenthethumbnail
appears, right-click with the mouse to open the menu.
• PresstheWindowskey + X.
Windows Help and Support
If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and
Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:
• SelecttheSettings charm, then select Help.
• PresstheWindowskey + F1.
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also
get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More
to explore.

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Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
OneKey Recovery
Driver and Application Installation
Attention: Using OneKey Recovery 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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