Lenovo IdeaCentre Q190 Series User manual

Version 1.0 2012.09
Lenovo
IdeaCentre Q190 Series
Machine type: 10115/6281
31502991
User Guide

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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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 ..................................................................................................2
Rear view ...................................................................................................3
Basic connector instructions ......................................................................4
Computer stand instruction ........................................................................5
Connecting your computer.........................................................................6
Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs........................7
Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................8
Setting the display resolution......................................................................9
Using S/P DIF output digital signals............................................................9
Wired keyboard (selected models only) ....................................................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 ..........................................................................13
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
Using the Software................................................................... 19
Lenovo Support .......................................................................................20

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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 21
Troubleshooting display problems ............................................................22
Troubleshooting audio problems...............................................................23
Troubleshooting software problems ..........................................................24
Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks...............................................25
Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ................................25
Windows Help and Support .....................................................................26
BIOS setup utility......................................................................................26
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ........................................................27
Appendix. .................................................................................. 29
Declaration...............................................................................................29
Trademarks ..............................................................................................30
Energy Star Statement .............................................................................31
Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................32

This chapter contains the following
topics:
Introduction to the computer hardware
Information 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.
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Using the Computer Hardware

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Front view
Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.
Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.
Eject button Power button
Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive (selected models only)
Memory card reader USB ports (2)
Headphone connector Microphone connector
Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.

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Rear view
S/P DIF port VGA connector
USB ports (5) HDMI-out port
Ethernet connector Power connector

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Basic connector instructions
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this
section.
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.
Memory card reader Use to view and share digital photos, music, and
videos, stored on a media card.
Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an
Ethernet-typelocal area network.
VGA connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use
a VGA monitor connector.
HDMI connector
(optional)
Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV.
Power connector Connect to the power cable. The appearance of this
connector may vary.
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,
follow the installation instructions for those devices.

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Computer stand instruction
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Connecting your computer
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded
connection or a surge protector.
Press the power button

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Display connecting instructions when
playing Blu-ray Discs
Note: Only some models are equipped with Blu-ray optical drive.
Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an
appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet
the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.
You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with
the corresponding cable.
This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Connection Type Computer Cable Display
DVI to DVI
(DVI cable)

DVI to HDMI
(DVI-HDMI cable)

HDMI to HDMI
(HDMI cable)

HDMI to DVI
(HDMI-DVI cable)


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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. Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click
Settings. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in from the
right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.)
2. Click or tap the network icon , then select the name of your router. Click or
tap Connect, then follow the steps on the screen.
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web
site.

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Setting the display resolution
• SettherefreshrateofyourTVormonitortolessthan60Hztoavoiddamage
to your TV or monitor.
• IfnoimageisdisplayedontheTVormonitoraftersettinganewrefreshrate,
turn off your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting.
• WhenconnectingtoaTV,pleaseselecttheTV’sappropriateinputchannel.
• LenovorecommendsconnectingthecomputertoamonitorusingtheVGAor
HDMI video connector.
• ItispossibletoconnectthecomputertoaTVusingtheVGAorHDMIvideo
connector, but Lenovo is unable to guarantee that this will work effectively.
After the computer is connected and is operating normally, if a blank screen or
no image is displayed on the TV, this may be a problem with the TV settings.
Please consult with your TV supplier.
Using S/P DIF output digital signals
If you have external devices that support S/P DIF, you can use the S/P DIF port
output high definition audio signal. Do the following before using S/P DIF output:
1. Connect the external device to the S/P DIF port.
2. From the Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound →Manage audio
devices, from the pop up window choose the Playback tab, choose Digital
Audio (S/P DIF) as your playback device, click the Apply button to save the
change.
Note: You may find your computer has no sound if you switch to a different
external device that dose not support S/P DIF, follow step 2 to choose a
proper playback device.

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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.
Notes:
• SomemodelsarenotequippedwiththeLVTprogram.
• TheLVTkeyonthekeyboardisdisabledinthemodels
withouttheLVTprogram.
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 opens.

Using Windows 8
This chapter contains the following
topics:
Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces
The Charms Bar
Shutting down the computer
Switching between apps
Closing an app
Opening other system programs
Windows 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:
• Movethecursortothetoprightorbottomrightcornerofthescreen.
• Ifyourcomputerisequippedwithtouchscreen,swipeinfromtherightedgeof
the screen.
• PresstheWindowskey + C.
Shutting down the computer
To shut down the computer:
1. Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click
Settings. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in from the
right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.)
2. Select Power →Shutdown.

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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:
Move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to bring in the next app. (If your
computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in from the left edge of the screen
to bring in the next app.)
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.
• 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.
• Ifyourcomputerisequippedwithtouchscreen,swipeinfromthetopedgeof
the screen. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it 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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Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
OneKey Recovery
Driver and Application Installation
Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result
in loss of data.
• YoucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer
to factory default settings or to the last system
backup status using OneKey Recovery. If you
dothis,alloftheexistingdataondriveC:will
be lost, but the content and format of the other
partitions of the hard disk drive will remain
unchanged.
• If you want to install an operating system 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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