Lenovo IdeaCentre A520
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1. thy L The monitor is touch sensitive thanks to its touch sensitive screen A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard and the user s fingers transmit position information via the touch screen to the computer With this technology you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger and the computer will react Touch Screen Calibration Prior to first use or whenever the touch screen reacts in a different place where you are touching it start the calibration program The procedure is as follows 1 In Control Panel select Hardware and Sound 2 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 3 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch and rotational movements enlargement and reduction multi touch operations and the user can transmit position information to the computer via touch The touch screen uses a very low pressure movement recognition method which only needs the finger to move lightly on the computer display screen or make a simple hand gesture to be detected by the main computer processor 16 User Guide Basic Hand Gestures 1 Single Click Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen with one finger touch it one or two times to perform2. Basic connector instructions 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 Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network HDMI connector optional Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV TV Tuner connector optional Connects to an external antenna to view programs using the optional TV tuner card Note If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices 6 User Guide Connecting the power cord User Guide 7 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer a Note The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons Touching them turns on the indicator lights o 8 User Guide Hold the computer tightly when you carry it A Attention Do not place your
3. Built in microphone Built in microphone selected models only Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Monitor On Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up Memory card reader User Guide Er ARNE OD e E HOHE BA a tc te he Built in camera Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI in indicator PC mode HDMI in AV in switch Volume down Brightness down Built in speakers Left and right view of the computer o Apanan Air vents USB 3 0 connector HDMI in connector selected models only HDMI out connector Eject button Optical drive Power button Anti scratch protector User Guide Rear view of the computer VETO TV tuner connector selected models only Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3 0 connector USB 2 0 connectors 2 Power connector Ethernet connector DOE NA Security cable slot 4 User Guide Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference It can be rotated 5 forward and 90 backward A Attention Ensure the anti scratch protector is always on the hinge bar when using the computer in a horizontal position User Guide 5 Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section
4. doubleap the graphic Optimize visual feedback for projection to an external The graphic changes when you doubletap monitor successfully Note Users can access more help information from the Windows Help and Support menu 20 User Guide Precautions when using the Touch Screen 1 When using the touch screen be careful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects 2 To ensure normal use of the touch screen ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry 3 To ensure precise positioning on the touch screen avoid handling or touching the glass frame when you are touching the screen 4 Turn the computer off for safety before cleaning the screen and frame with a soft cotton cloth Do not wipe it with a wet cloth as this may leave a water mark and affect touch operation 5 Avoid using the touch screen in dusty environments or hot or humid conditions Any abrupt temperature change may cause condensation on the inside surface of the glass screen which will disappear after a short time and does not affect normal use Note The touch screen will not affect other computer processes when used normally 6 Recognition of touch gestures can be influenced by the following e Touching the correct place on the screen e The speed of movement e The time interval from when the screen was last touched Note The user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content to learn
5. 35 Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI AMD Athlon AMD LIVE AMD Opteron AMD Phenom AMD Sempron Catalyst Cool n Quiet CrossFire PowerPlay Radeon and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Other company product or service names referred to herein or in other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of others All rights reserved Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description 36 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation The following machine types have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for computer
6. 4 Ifthe CD DVD cannot be read replace it with a known good CD DVD such as one that was shipped with the computer 5 If the known good CD cannot be read visually check the operating side of the CD DVD for defects Problem The capacity of the hard disk as indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity Troubleshooting and problem resolution For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature the system recovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit Further Technical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 37G If the Service partition of 3G 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 2 79G is subtracted the capacity of the hard disk shown in the system can be obtained User Guide 31 The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals Special considerations for troublesh
7. chapter contains the following topic 9 gt Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution i D Note The description of the TV tuner card in Q this manual is only applicable to machines 9 which have the TV tuner card It does not O apply to machines that do not have a TV O tuner card L User Guide 27 O O SS Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer e lf you added or removed a part before the problem started review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed e fa peripheral device does not work ensure that the device is properly connected e If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem s e fan error message occurs in a program see the Help document of this program Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution Check that the LCD screen has been turned on If not press the LCD On Off button to turn on the LCD If still cannot solve the problem contact Lenovo Customer Service Problem You need to change the display property settings Setting display background and icon properties 1 Right click the desk
8. manuals included with your computer or operate the product inappropriately This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are made periodically to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication To provide better service Lenovo reserves the right to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The manuals included with your computer are provided to help you use Lenovo s products appropriately For the configuration of the product refer to the related contract if any or product packing list or consult the distributor for the product sales The content of the manuals included with your computer is protected by copyright laws and rules None of the manuals included with your computer may be reproduced or transcribed by any means or translated into any language without prior written permission of Lenovo The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase You are welcome to contact us about the manuals included with your computer For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site Service Web site http support lenovo com User Guide
9. the top left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears drag it to the bottom of the screen e Swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of the screen e 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 Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open the menu e Press the Windows key EE 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 e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press the Windows key EM 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 User Guide 13 14 User Guide Touch screen instructions O This chapter contains the following topics 9 gt Touch Screen Calibration gt User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen O gt Attentions when using the Touch Screen User Guide 15 O O O O O O O SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Sl
10. Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware Method 1 Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select Drivers and Application Installation Follow the on screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications Click OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue untilit has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the Windows desktop or Start screen Then select Drivers and Application Installation in the pop up dialog box After starting the procedure install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts Notes 1 Do not install software which is already installed on the computer 2 Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed User Guide 25 26 User Guide Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup O This
11. Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide Version 1 0 2012 08 31502610 lenovo ideacentre 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 A Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations gt Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2012 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware sonoso noso nooonoooo 1 Front view of the computer ie rereaeeeariareraaaraanreaaaa 2 Left and right view of the computer eretas 3 Rear view of the co
12. a single click or double click operation This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button 2 Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen press and hold your finger on the screen until a circle appears After lifting your finger from the touch screen a menu bar will pop up completing the single finger right click operation This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button a View gt Sort by gt Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Rename Ctrl Z New gt Screen resolution Gadgets Personalize User Guide 17 3 Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there then make a dragging movement This is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse 4 Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically or horizontally on the touch screen this is called a Rolling Operation For example This operation is similar to moving the scroll wheel on the top of a mouse and produces the same results as the scroll wheel interface does 18 User Guide 5 Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen then keeping both fingers on the screen change the distance between them By increasing or decreasing the distance you can perform a zoom in or zoom out operation For example you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Wind
13. accurate hand gestures User Guide 21 7 The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode 8 The touch screen also does not function during the startup process in Hibernate mode and in Sleep mode or Safe mode 22 User Guide Using the Rescue System O This chapter contains the following topics O gt OneKey Recovery O gt Driver and Application Installation O A Attention Using OneKey Recovery will O result in loss of data l gt You can restore the C drive of the computer l to factory default settings or to the last D system backup status using OneKey i S Recovery If you do this all of the existing D data on drive C will be lost but the content vo and format of the other partitions of the hard l O disk drive will remain unchanged L e If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format O and install the operating system on the C D partition Otherwise the OneKey Recovery system cannot run User Guide 23 O SS SS E Note about the service partition The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable For more detailed information see the f
14. aces 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 e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen e Press the Windows key EE D To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen do one of the following e Select Start from the Charms Bar e Move the cursor to the bottom left corner then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed e Press the Windows key EE The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following e Swipe in from the right edge of the screen e If you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen e Press the Windows key EE C Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings If you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings 2 Select Power Shutdown 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 Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner then click to bring in the next app 12 User Guide Closing an app To close an app do one of the following e Move the cursor to
15. computer face down as shown below a gt 7 a SO Z User Guide 9 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 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 open 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 Wi
16. he hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion e Reinstall the audio driver e Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel headphone connector Problem No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution e Check the headphone cable connection ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector e Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted User Guide 29 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem You are unable to exit a running program normally Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete at the same time 2 Select the problem program then click the End Task button Problem You need to install or uninstall a program Problem resolution During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initializat
17. ion During the uninstall process never directly delete the files or folders This is harmful to the operating system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Apps Control Panel from the Search charm From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features Find the applicable program from the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall Change 6 Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software 30 User Guide Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem The Optical drive is unable to read a CD DVD Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system If not restart your computer If there is still no icon contact Lenovo Service Otherwise continue with the next step of this procedure 2 Confirm that the CD DVD has been properly placed in the drive If not reload the CD or DVD Otherwise continue with the next step of this procedure 3 Check the specifications that came with your computer to confirm that this optical drive is capable of reading this type of CD or DVD
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19. ollowing instructions From the Search charm select Apps Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management Disk Management you can see the service partition which must not be deleted Note The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel Lenovo will not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way OneKey Recovery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of data be sure to back up relevant data before performing system recovery 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system then press Next to start the restore 3 Please wait during the process of system recovery Do not interrupt the operation during the recovery process 4 After the system is recovered successfully the software will prompt you to restart the computer Restart the computer and start the operating system 24 User
20. ooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems 1 The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system 2 When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV be particularly attentive to the following e In the following two situations you must re save a channel list a When you change your TV signal from digital to analog your saved channel list for digital TV is deleted When you want to watch digital TV again you must create and save a new channel list b When you change your TV signal from analog to digital your saved channel list for analog TV is deleted When you want to watch analog TV again you must create and save a new channel list e You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming 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 e Select the Settings charm then select Help e Press Windows key EE 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 32 User Guide BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for set
21. ows Photo Viewer 6 Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen then rotate them in the desired direction For example you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer Note To learn more about how to use the touch screen refer to Windows Help and Support by press Windows key EE F1 or Select Settings charm then select Help User Guide 19 Related Touch Screen Settings e Select Hardware and Sound Pen and Touch from the Settings charm e Select touch actions which you wish to adjust By clicking on Settings you can adjust the Speed and Spatial tolerance parameters to match the user s natural way of double clicking You can double click on the lower right corner of the icon to test this Sa Gas ey F Pen and Touch Double Tap Settings ES Touch Speed Touch actions You can adjust how quickly you tap the screen when you Use your finger to interact with items on the screen You can double tap adjust the settings for each touch action Touch action Equivalent mouse action r x Double tap Double click Speed Slow Fast Preso and held Right cick k SAMRAT Spatial tolerance You can adjust the distance the pointer can move between tapping when you double ap Touch feedback Spatial tolerance Small r QU Large T i E Show visual feedback when touching the screen aes To test your settings
22. r menu in the Setup Utility program This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power ErP and press Enter Select Enabled and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm Note When ErP compliance mode is enabled you only can wake up your computer by pressing the power switch 38 User Guide
23. reless 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 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen then tap Settings If you are using a mouse point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen then click Settings 2 Tap or click the network icon aiil then select the name of your router Tap or click Connect then follow the steps on the screen Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site 10 User Guide Using Windows 8 9 i o This chapter contains the following 9 aa i o topics 9 gt Switching between the main Windows 8 O interfaces O gt The Charms Bar Do gt Shutting down the computer J gt Switching between apps 1 gt Closing an a g pp S gt Opening other system programs gt Windows Help and Support gt A Attention The Windows 8 operating D system is provided by Microsoft D Corporation Please use it in accordance i D with the End User License Agreement 9 EULA between you and Microsoft For O any question related to the operating O system please contact Microsoft directly User Guide 11 O O O O O SS A O Big L Switching between the main Windows 8 interf
24. rs which may contain flammable substances Note To avoid damaging the computer or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components e You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse e You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners e To clean the keyboard thoroughly shut down the computer and scrub it gently with a wet cloth Do not use the keyboard until it is dry Do not do any of the following e Allow water to enter the computer e Use a heavily dampened cloth e Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside the computer LCD monitor should be cleaned daily Use a dry cloth to brush dust from the monitor and keyboard every day Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains 34 User Guide Appendix Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel You are responsible if you fail to operate the product according to instructions and requirements in the
25. s at the time of manufacture For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings for Lenovo computers go to http Avww lenovo com e 6597 10106 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration ENERGY STAR power management features by operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan Balanced e Turn off the display After 10 minutes e Put the computer to sleep After 25 minutes e Advanced power settings Turn off hard disk drives After 20 minutes Hibernate Never To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode press any key on your keyboard For more information about these settings refer to your Windows Help and Support information system User Guide 37 Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Powe
26. taeeeeess 29 Troubleshooting Audio Problems errei 29 Troubleshooting Software Problems 30 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 31 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 32 Windows Help and Support ieee tiiden aa a aeai 32 OSER N E A A 33 Performing Daily Maintenance TaskS eseerrieeriiierirerriireriirerierrreennes 34 AppendiX a S E E E E E O OTT 35 Declaration ana e s Bee eA ak SURAT Ae 35 Trademarks sal nippa nnn dosage pacas aaa Aves elated 36 Energy Star Statement asia raso sao bin e TE De RATO ue nes gare ac pea s 37 Enabling ErP compliance mode eter teneetenieeetnneeteneeteneeeee 38 Contents Using the Computer Hardware 9 9 O This chapter contains the following o o topics O gt Introduction to the computer hardware gt Information on computer connections gt O Note The descriptions in this chapter 9 might be different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer l model and configuration L User Guide 1 O O O O O SS O O E Front view of the computer A Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating EEBEBHEA BB
27. ting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the computer then select Startup Boot Priority How can change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode User Guide 33 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include a vacuum cleaner a soft cotton cloth pure water preferably purified or distilled water and cotton swabs A Attention Before you clean your computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleane
28. top anywhere except over an icon then select Personalize from the pop up menu 2 From here select the appropriate options to e Change the desktop background e Select a screen saver e Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar e Select a themes 3 Right click the desktop anywhere except over an icon then select Screen resolution from the pop up menu to change the appearance Problem Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution 1 Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer refrigerators electric fans electric dryers UPS systems regulators fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference 28 User Guide 2 Move any interfering devices away from the computer 3 Ifthe problem persists contact Lenovo Service Troubleshooting Touch screen Problem The touch screen reacts but not where you are touching it Troubleshooting and problem resolution Touch Screen Calibration 1 In Control Panel select Hardware and Sound 2 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 3 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution e Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show t
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