Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User manual

Version 4.0 2010.10
User Guide
IdeaCentre K3 Series
31046999
Machine type: 10062/7727

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 2007, 2010.

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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware.............................. 1
1.1 Front view of the chassis .........................................................2
1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................4
1.3 Connecting your computer .....................................................5
1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only) .........................................11
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 15
2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................16
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................16
2.3 System Setup........................................................................17
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................18
2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................18
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................18
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 19
3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System......................................20
3.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System ................................................21
3.3 BackOn Track........................................................................22
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.............. 25
4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................26
4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................27
4.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................27
4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks.............................................................................28
4.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............29
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................30

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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Computer hardware introduction
Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter
might be different from what you see on
your computer, depending on the computer
models and configurations.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware

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1.1 Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause overheating.
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Power button
Power Dial indicator ON/OFF
File backup button
USB connector
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Memory card reader (selected models only)
Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive)
Power Dial switch

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Power button Headphone connector
USB connector Memory card reader
Microphone connector Optical drive

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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
Voltage selection switch (selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
USB connectors (7)
Ethernet connector
7.1 Audio connectors (6)
On-board VGA connector (selected models only)
HDMI port (2)

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1.3 Connecting your computer
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
s ,OOKFORTHESMALLCONNECTORICONSONTHEBACKOFYOURCOMPUTER-ATCHTHE
connectors to the icons.
s )F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.
1.3.1 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.
s )FTHEVOLTAGESUPPLYRANGEIS6!#SETTHESWITCHTO6
s )FTHEVOLTAGESUPPLYRANGEIS6!#SETTHESWITCHTO6
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1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard
connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector).