Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3-24IMB05 User manual

User Guide
IdeaCentre AIO 3

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendi A “Important safety information” on page 51
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (September 2020)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjust the computer stand . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the camera (for selected models) . . . . 15
Connect to an e ternal display . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 17
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 17
Use the optical drive (for selected models) . . 18
Use a media card . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use the color sensor (for selected models) . . . . 19
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use E treme Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set up E treme Boot . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Disable E treme Boot. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 4. Tro bleshooting,
diagnostics, and recovery . . . . . . . 23
Basic procedure for resolving computer
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Screen problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Network problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Performance problems . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage drive problems . . . . . . . . . . 30
CD or DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Serial connector problems . . . . . . . . . 31
Software problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 32
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 32
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 32
Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 5. CRU replacement . . . . . 35
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power cord and power adapter . . . . . . . 36
Computer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 6. Help and s pport . . . . . 47
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 48
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 48
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to:
https://support.lenovo.com
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
• This documentation applies to the following product models:
Model name Machine Types (MT)
IdeaCentre AIO 3 22ADA05 F0EX
IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IIL5 F0FQ
IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IMB05 F0EV
IdeaCentre AIO 3 24ARE05 F0EW
IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IIL5 F0FR
IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IMB05 F0EU
IdeaCentre AIO 3 27IMB05 F0EY
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
Front
1. Air vents Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause
overheating.
2. Camera cover slider
Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy.
3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
4. Integrated camera
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-
required feature from the app.
5. Integrated microphone Capture or record sound and voice.
6. Screen Displays te t, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi-touch
function. See “Use the multi-touch screen (for selected models)” on page 12.
7. Cable clip* Lock cables of e ternal devices to your computer through a cable clip to keep
your desktop organized.
* for selected models
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Rear
1. Power connector Connect the power adapter to your computer for power supply.
2. Ethernet connector Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the indicator is on, the computer is
connected to a LAN. When the indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.
3. HDMI™ 1.4 out connector
Send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device,
such as a high-performance monitor. For more information, see https://
www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/inde .asp .
4. USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
5. USB 3.1 connector*
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
Support E treme Boot when a keyboard is connected.
* for selected models
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Left
1. USB 3.1 connector
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
USB 3.1 connector Gen 1: IdeaCentre AIO 3 22ADA05/IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IIL5/
IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IMB05/IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IIL5/IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IMB05/
IdeaCentre AIO 3 27IMB05
USB 3.1 connector Gen 2: IdeaCentre AIO 3 24ARE05
2. 3 in 1 SD card slot
Supported cards:
1. Secure Digital (SD) card
2. Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card
3. Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card
Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable
media (CPRM) feature for the SD card. See “Use a media card” on page 18.
3. Combo audio jack
Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone e ternal microphones. If you use
headsets, choose one with a single plug.
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Right
1. Optical drive eject /close
button* Eject or close the optical drive tray.
2. Optical drive activity indicator* This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use.
3. Optical drive* Read data from or write data to an optical drive.
4. Power button
Press to turn on the computer.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select Sh t
down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
1. On: The computer is on.
2. Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
3. Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
* for selected models
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Bottom
1. Internal speakers (2) Enable you to e perience high-quality sound.
2. Storage drive door* Enable you to insert or remove the storage drive. You can use the latch to lock or
unlock the storage drive door.
* for selected models
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Feat res and specifications
Hardware config ration
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start conte t menu.
2. Click Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide
confirmation if prompted.
AC power adapter
• IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IIL5 and IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IIL5 models
– 65 W
• IdeaCentre AIO 3 22IMB05, IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IMB05, IdeaCentre AIO 3
27IMB05, and IdeaCentre AIO 3 22ADA05 models
– 90 W
– 120 W
• IdeaCentre AIO 3 24ARE05 model
– 120 W
Adaptability for power s pply • Mainland China: 220 V±22 V, 50 Hz±1 Hz
• Adaptive voltage positioning: 90 V to 264 V, 50/60 Hz
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
Storage device
To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, right-click the Start button
to open the Start conte t menu and then click Disk Management.
Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is less than the nominal
capacity.
Expansion
• 3 in 1 card reader*
• Memory slots
• M.2 solid-state drive slot
• Optical drive*
Network feat res
• Bluetooth*
• Ethernet LAN
• Wireless LAN*
* for selected models
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
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USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1/3.2 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2/3.2 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
Adj st the comp ter stand
Note: For information about installing the computer stand, refer to the setup guide that comes with your
computer.
Tilt the screen forward and back.
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows acco nt
A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. It can either be a Windows user account or
a Microsoft account.
Windows ser acco nt
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Acco nts ➙ Family & other sers.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Microsoft acco nt
You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https://signup.live.com and follow the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
Windows ser interface
1. Acco nt Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Doc ments Open the Doc ments folder, a default folder to save your received files.
3. Pict res Open the Pict res folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
6. Start b tton Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Type what you are looking for in the search bo and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
8. Task View Display all opened apps and switch among them.
9. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery stat s icon Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
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11. Network icon Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
12. Action center Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start men
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Open the Start context men
Right-click the Start button.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windows Search.
La nch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Use Lenovo Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fi es, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
Access Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search bo .
To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
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Key feat res
Lenovo Vantage enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your e perience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
Use the m lti-to ch screen (for selected models)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice q ickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
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Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location yo want
Move an object.
Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
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Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
Swipe in from the right edge
Open the action center to see your notifications and quick actions.
Swipe in from the left edge
View all your open windows in task view.
• Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge (for f ll-screened
app or when yo r comp ter is in the tablet mode)
Show a hidden title bar.
• Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge (when yo r
comp ter is in the tablet mode)
Close the current app.
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