Lenovo Q100 User manual

Version 1.0 2009.8
User Guide
Lenovo
IdeaCentre Q100/Q110 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................................................................................2
1.2 Rear view.................................................................................2
1.3 Computer mount instruction ....................................................3
1.4 Setting the display resolution ...................................................5
1.5 Connecting your computer .....................................................6
Chapter 2 Recovery Wizard ................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 17
3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD ............................................................19
3.2 Trend Micro Internet Security .................................................19
Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery.................... 21
4.1 Restoring the system.............................................................22
4.2 Backup status and configuration ...........................................22
4.3 Cleaning up the disk ..............................................................22
4.4 Checking for and correcting disk errors .................................23
4.5 Defragmenting the disk(s) ......................................................23
4.6 Performing daily maintenance tasks.......................................23
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.............. 25
5.1 Troubleshooting display problems..........................................26
5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems............................................27
5.3 Troubleshooting software problems .......................................28
5.4 Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks ............................28
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............29
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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
Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.
Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.
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Power button and power indicator Microphone socket
USB2.0 ports (2) Base stand screw
Headphone socket
1.2 Rear view
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VGA port or HDMI port Power socket
USB2.0 ports (2) Audio line-out port
Ethernet port
1.3 Computer mount instruction
The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position.
Installing the base stand
1. Attach the base stand to the unit.
2. Tighten the screw with your fingers.
Note: Make sure to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a
vertical position.
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The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or
monitor.
1. First, screw the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor.
2. Slide the computer into this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the
Bracket.
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1.4 Setting the display resolution
1. When you connect the computer to your TV or monitor, adjust the display
resolution to the optimum setting according to the instructions in your TV or
monitor’s user manual or after consulting with the supplier.
2. Adjusting the OS desktop size (when the OS desktop size is larger than the
screen boundary):
• IdeaCentre Q110: After configuring the display resolution of your TV or
monitor, right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select
NVIDIA control panel.
• IdeaCentre Q100: Adjust the display resolution on the TV to fit the screen.
• IdeaCentre Q100 is not recommended to connect a TV as a display device.
Note: Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of your TV or monitor.
If your TV or monitor does not support this new resolution, system will
restore to the original resolution within 20 seconds.
Important:
IdeaCentre Q110:
• 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.
IdeaCentre Q100:
• Lenovo recommends connecting the Q100 to a monitor using the VGA video
connector.
• It is possible to connect the Q100 to a TV using the VGA video connector, but
Lenovo is unable to guarantee that this will work effectively. After the Q100 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.
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