Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700 User manual

Version 1.1 2009.7
User Guide
Lenovo
IdeaCentre Q700 Series
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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 you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading
and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to your product.
Danger: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations.
Attention: Beware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Note: Pay attention to this important information.
© Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2009.
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Contents
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1
1.1 Front view of the computer chassis .........................................2
1.2 Rear view of the computer chassis ..........................................3
1.3 Computer stand instruction .....................................................4
1.4 Connecting your computer .....................................................5
1.5 Using the Remote Control .....................................................11
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
3.4 Media Show ..........................................................................28
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery.................... 29
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................30
4.2 Backup status and configuration ...........................................30
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................30
4.4 Checking For and Correcting Disk Errors ...............................31
4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)......................................................31
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................31
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.............. 33
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................34
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................35
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................35
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks.............................................................................36
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............37
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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿComputer hardware introduction
ÿInformation on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter may
vary from your computer setup, depending
on computer models and configurations.
User Guide 1
Using the Computer Hardware
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1.1 Front view of the computer chassis
Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.
Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.
Power button IEEE 1394 port
Optical drive slot USB ports (4)
LED indicators (3) and IR receiver Microphone socket
Memory card reader Headphone socket
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1.2 Rear view of the computer chassis
HDMI port Audio line-out sockets (2)
VGA port TV-tuner port (selected models only)
eSATA port Audio line-in socket
USB ports (4) Microphone port
S-Video port (selected models only) Audio line-out port
Ethernet port Power socket
SPDIF port
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1.3 Computer stand instruction
The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position.
PRO
MMC
PRO
MMC
Note: Make sure to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a
vertical position.
The computer chassis can also be placed in a horizontal position.
• Attach the four sticky pieces as in the diagram below.
• Lay the chassis down on its side as in the diagram below.
PRO
MMC
PRO
MMC
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1.4 Connecting your computer
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
• Look for the small port/socket icons on the back of your computer. Match the
cable ends to the icons.
• If your computer cables and ports/sockets panels have color-coded ports or
sockets, match the color of the cable end with the color of the port or socket.
Note: Your computer might not have all of the ports and sockets that are
described in this section.
1.4.1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard
port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a
keyboard.)
1.4.2 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse port
(USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a mouse.)
1.4.3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the
computer.
• If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the
cable to the port as shown.
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• If you have an HDMI monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed
that supports the HDMI monitor. Connect the cable to the port as shown.
1.4.4 If you have audio devices, use the following information
to connect them.
Audio line-in This socket receives audio signals from an external audio
device, such as a stereo system.
Audio line-out This socket sends audio signals from the computer to
external devices, such as powered stereo speakers.
Microphone Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer
when you want to record sound or if you use speech-
recognition software. This socket might be located on the
front of the computer.
Headphone Use this socket to attach headphones to your computer
when you want to listen to music or other sounds without
disturbing anyone. This socket may be located on the front
of the computer chassis.
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1.4.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:
(This picture is only a sketch for guidance, it does not necessarily show actual
speakers)
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 audio line-out port on the computer.
d. Connect the adapter to the power source.
1.4.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter:
(This picture is only a sketch print, it is not necessarily meant to be a true
representation of the speakers)
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 audio line-out port on the computer.
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d. Connect the plug to the power source.
Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.
1.4.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your
computer might not have all the ports/sockets shown.
1394
USB Use this port to attach a device that requires a USB connection.
S-Video Use this port to attach a television set that has an S-Video port.
TV-Tuner Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.
Ethernet Use this port to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local
area network (LAN).
IEEE 1394 This port offers connection to several different types of
consumer electronic products, including digital audio devices
and scanners.
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1.4.8 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical
outlets.
1.4.9 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader
Port, it is able to read/write data from/to the following:
SD, MMC, Memory stick, Memory stick pro
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1.4.10 Keyboard and Mouse, wired (not all models are
equipped with a keyboard and mouse).
LVT
—— Volume down
—— Volume up
—— Mute
LVT —— On the right side of your keyboard, you will find the LVT key. Kindly note
that this key is disabled because the LVT program is not installed on
your 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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1.5 Using the Remote Control (not all models are
equipped with remote control).
The remote control (not shipped with all computer models) works with the remote
control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control correctly.
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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.
Adjusts volume up/down
Previous/next channel
Mute
DVD menu
Power supply (standby)
0~9 Number (and/or Letter) buttons
## key
** key
CLEAR Clear
ENTER Enter
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Chapter
Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following
topics:
ÿRescue System
ÿInternet application instructions
Attention: Using this program will result in
a loss of data.
• You can reset 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, 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
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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