Lenovo IdeaCentre C300 3012 User manual

Version 1.1 2009.5
User Guide
3000 C3 Series
3000 C3
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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.
© Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1
1.1 Front view ................................................................................2
1.2 Left and right view of the computer ..........................................2
1.3 Rear view of the computer .......................................................3
1.4 Computer stand .....................................................................4
1.5 Connecting your computer ......................................................5
1.6 Important information about using the computer .....................9
1.7 Keyboard and Mouse (wired) .................................................11
1.8 Using the Remote Control ....................................................12
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 15
2.1 Installing Drivers and Software Shipped with Your Computer ...16
2.2 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................17
2.3 File Management ...................................................................18
2.4 OneKey Antivirus ...................................................................20
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 23
3.1 Power2Go — Burning Discs .................................................24
3.2 WinDVD ...............................................................................25
3.3 Trend Micro Internet Security .................................................26
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 27
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................28
4.2 Backup status and configuration ...........................................28
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................28
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................29
4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................29
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4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................29
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 31
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................32
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................33
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems ......................................33
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks ...34
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............35
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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿ Computer hardware introduction
ÿ Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter might
vary from your computer, depending on
computer models and configurations.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware
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1.1 Front view
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Brightness down button Power button
Brightness up button Camera
LCD On/Off
1.2 Left and right view of the computer
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents may cause thermal problems.
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Memory card reader Optical drive slot
USB ports (2)
1.3 Rear view of the computer
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Power connector USB ports (4)
TV tuner (Select models only) IEEE 1394 connector
PS2 Keyboard connector Headphone connector
Ethernet connector Microphone connector
Note: Before you buy an antitheft device, be sure it is compatible with the
security cable slot on your computer.
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1.4 Computer stand
40°max
12°min.
Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated
between12º and 40º from the vertical.
The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
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 12 degrees from the
vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over.
To open the computer stand, do the following:
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1.5 Connecting your computer
Use the following information to connect your computer:
• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the
connectors to the icons.
Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are
described in this section.
1.5.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the
equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the
required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
If your computer uses an AC adapter:
Note: Use only the Lenovo provided AC adapter approved for use with this
device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard
connector (PS2 connector or USB connector).
1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse
connector (USB connector).
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1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the
following instructions:
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Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to listen to music or other
sounds without disturbing anyone.
1.5.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:
(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figure of the speaker)
a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some
speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this
cable is permanently attached.
c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.
d. Connect the adapter to the power source.
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1.5.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter：
(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figure of the speaker)
a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some
speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is
permanently attached.
c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.
d. Connect the plug to the power source.
Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.
1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your
computer might not have all connectors shown.
1 2 3 4
1394
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a
USB connection.
Network adapter
connector
Use this connector to attach the computer to an
ethernet-type local area network
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IEEE 1394 This connector provides connection to several types of
consumer electronics including digital audio devices and
scanners.
TV-Tuner
connector
Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.
1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical
outlets.
1. Plug the power adapter cord into the back of the computer.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into an AC power source.
1.5.9 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader
Connector, it is able to read/write data from:
MS/MS pro/xD/SD/SD pro/MMC
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1.6 Important information about using the computer
Press the power button which is located on the bottom right of the screen to turn
on the computer.
Note: The LCD ON/OFF indicator will be light when you press the button.
If you press the wrong button, the screen might be turned off. Then you
need to turn on the screen again.
Don’t insert 3 inch optical disk into the drive slot, or the disk might not be ejected.
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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
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1.7 Keyboard and Mouse (wired)
LVT
—— Volume down
—— Volume up
—— Mute
LVT —— After starting the Windows operating system, press the LVT key to start
the program. You can then learn to use this featured software designed
for the Lenovo home PC with integrated Lenovo core technology, and
you can also use any other installed programs on the computer.
F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more
about this program, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo
appears, press the F2 key and the Lenovo Rescue System will open.
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1.8 Using the Remote Control (Only some models are
equipped with remote control).
The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the
remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control
properly.
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Buttons on the remote control:
Button Description
Up
Down
Left
Right
OK Confirm
Back
Details
Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows
operating systems.)
Shows live TV on the currently selected channel.
Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media
Center.
Play
Pause
Stop
Record
Fast Forward
Rewind
Skip
Replay
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Starts Windows Media Center.
Turns volume up/down
Previous/next channel
Mute
DVD menu
Power supply (standby)
0~9 Number (or Letter) buttons
## key
** key
CLEAR Clear
ENTER Enter
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Chapter
Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿ Rescue System
ÿ Internet application instructions
Attention: Using this program will result in
a loss of data.
• You can recover the C drive of the
computer to the factory default settings
or to the last system backup status using
OneKey Recovery. With this operation,
all of the existing data on drive C will be
lost, whereas the content and format of
the other partitions of the hard disk drive
will remain unchanged.
• If you want to install an operating system
with the Windows Vista Recovery DVD
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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