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.
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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.
User Guide 1
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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