Lenovo IdeaCentre B345 User manual

Version 2.0
Machine type: 10097/2566 [B340]
10099/2568 [B540]
10101/3363 [B540p]
10098/2567 [B345]
10100/4749 [B545]
2012.08
Lenovo
IdeaCentre B3/B5 Series
User Guide
31502494

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 computer.........................................................................2
Left and right view of the computer ............................................................3
Rear view of the computer .........................................................................4
TV button instructions (selected models only) .............................................5
Computer stand .........................................................................................6
Connecting your computer.........................................................................7
Important information about using the computer ........................................8
Wired keyboard (selected models only) ....................................................10
Connecting to the Internet........................................................................10
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
Touch screen instructions ....................................................... 15
Touch Screen Calibration..........................................................................16
User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen ........................................16
Precautions when using the Touch Screen ...............................................21

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Using the Onekey TV (selected models only) ........................ 23
Guide to the remote control (selected models only) ..................................25
Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model) (selected models only)...................28
Onekey TV Instructions (DVB-T model) (selected models only) .................30
Onekey TV Instructions (ATV model) (selected models only)......................33
Using the Rescue System........................................................ 35
OneKey Recovery ....................................................................................36
Driver and Application Installation .............................................................37
Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 39
Troubleshooting Display Problems............................................................40
Troubleshooting Touch screen..................................................................41
Troubleshooting Audio Problems ..............................................................41
Troubleshooting Software Problems .........................................................42
Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks .................43
Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................44
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................44
BIOS setup utility......................................................................................45
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ........................................................46
Hardware Replacement Guide ................................................ 47
Overview ..................................................................................................48
Replacing hardware .................................................................................51
Appendix. .................................................................................. 62
Declaration...............................................................................................62
Trademarks ..............................................................................................63
Energy Star Statement .............................................................................64
Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................65

This chapter contains the following
topics:
ØIntroduction to the computer hardware
ØInformation 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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Front view of the computer
Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause overheating.
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Built-in microphone area Camera
Built-in IR Emitter (do not block)
(selected models only)
Hard Disk Drive Indicator
Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator
TV indicator Volume down
Volume up Brightness down
Brightness up Novo Vision button
PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Monitor On/Off
Attention: The effective range of the Built-in IR Emitter is 10 feet (3m).

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Left and right view of the computer
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Optical drive
TV buttons (selected models only)
USB connector
Headphone port
Microphone port
USB connector
Memory card reader
Power button

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Rear view of the computer
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Ethernet port
USB 2.0 connectors
USB 3.0 connectors (selected models only)
HDMI-out connector
HDMI-in connector (selected models only)
AV-IN connectors (selected models only)
TV tuner ports (selected models only)
Power connector
Air vents (do not block)

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TV button instructions (selected models only)
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Channel up
Channel down
Volume up
Volume down
TV mode menu button
Signal source selection button
TV power On/Off

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Computer stand
Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between
15º and 40º from the vertical.
Attention:
1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure
maximum system stability.
2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the
vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over.

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Connecting your computer
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
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.
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.
HDMI connector
(optional)
Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV.
TV-Tuner connector
(optional)
Connects to an external antenna to view programs
using the optional TV tuner card.
AV-in connector
(optional)
Connects to the composite audio and video
connectors on your video device.
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow the installation instructions for those devices.

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Connecting the power cord
Important information about using the
computer
Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer.

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Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When
you touch these, the indicator lights turn on.
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.

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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 open.
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.

Using Windows 8
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ØSwitching between the main Windows 8
interfaces
ØThe Charms Bar
ØShutting down the computer
ØSwitching between apps
ØClosing an app
ØOpening other system programs
ØWindows 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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Touch screen instructions
User Guide 15
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ØTouch Screen Calibration
ØUser Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen
ØAttentions when using the Touch Screen