Lenovo IdeaCentre B505 - Manuals

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. User Guide Using the Computer Hardware 31043712_...

User Guide 1.1 Front view Volume down Volume up Brightness down Brightness up LCD On/Off Camera Built-in microphone Wireless reset button (or Indicator lights ON/OFF button) 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 2 2010.5.7 1:48:33 PM

User Guide 1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 56 Optical drive USB ports (2) Power button Headphone connector Card reader Microphone connector 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 3 20...

User Guide 1.3 Rear view of the computer 12 89 7 1011 AV-IN connector (Selected models only) USB ports (2) PS/2 Keyboard connector TV-Tuner connector (Selected models only) Ethernet connector Power connector 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 4 2010.5.7 1:48:36 PM

User Guide 1.4 Computer stand 15° min. 35° max. Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 35º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: . The computer stand must remain installed at all ti...

User Guide 1.5 Connecting your computer Use the following information to connect your computer:• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section. 1.5.1 Chec...

User Guide 1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 1 2 Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software. Headphone Use this connector to attach h...

User Guide 1.5.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter: (This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figure of the speaker) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the cable to t...

User Guide 1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1.5.9 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: SD/MMC, MS, MS pro, SD Pro 1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side ...

0 User Guide Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 10 2010.5.7 1:48:47 PM

User Guide 1.7 Keyboard LV T LV T 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 configur...

User Guide 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 St...

User Guide Starts Windows Media Center. Turns volume up/down Previous/next channel Mute DVD menu Power supply (standby) 0~9 Number (or Letter) buttons # # key * key CLEAR Clear ENTER Enter Teletext ON/OFF (Selected models only) Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only) 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1....

User Guide 1.9 Using the Bluetooth remote control (Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth remote control.) A X B Y Power Record Rewind Replay Back Left air mouse/Game A Volume up/Game X Volume down/Game throttle up * key Clear Headphone LED indicator of BluetoothLED indicator of joystick gameL...

User Guide — Turn on/off the telephone — Turn on the Windows Media Center Notes: When the Games mode and Windows Media Center are both turned on at the same time, the direction and OK buttons only work for games and do not work for Windows Media Center. For joystick games, the Volume Up/Down buttons...

User Guide Press Play and digit 1 at the same time for about 10 seconds. When the Bluetooth indicator light blinks twice every second and at the same time the remote control makes a beep sound, it means that the remote control is waiting for Bluetooth connection and the steps to add Bluetooth device...

User Guide Bluetooth audio configuration. 1. In the Add Wireless Device dialog box, right click on Lenovo_RC device and select Properties in the menu. 2. Check the Headset box under the Services tab in the Properties dialog box. Click OK . 3. Right-click on Lenovo_RC device and select Control in the...

User Guide Insert the Game CD in the optical drive and follow the prompts to start the games. Use the remote control to install and play the games. For more information about the games, check out Access Help on the Game CD. 1.9.3 Air mouse In addition to the functions of a normal remote control, the...

0 User Guide Press the air mouse On/Off button to switch between the air mouse and the remote control. Hold the air mouse horizontally. Do not use the air mouse in a slanted or vertical position. Doing so might result in 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 20 2010.5.7 1:49:12 PM

User Guide the pointer moving into another direction other than the intended one. 1.9.4 Important information on how to use the remote control Remove all batteries when you do not use them for a long time to avoid possible leakage. Use reliable good quality alkaline battteries. You can use the remot...

User Guide The best angle to use the remote control is within 30°. 30 Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the remote control and the computer that could block the Bluetooth connection. @ Note:Bluetooth LED solid: Indicates a normal Bluetooth connection to the computer. Otherwise, this ...

User Guide 3D LED solid: Indicates that the joystick game is active and can be manipulated by the remote control. Game switch button: Used to switch among the 3 different game modes - CD game, joystick game, or to turn off the game. Press the button once to switch to another mode. The remote control...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ Driver and Application Installation ÿ System Setup ÿ System Backup ÿ System Recovery ÿ Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. • You can recover the C d...

User Guide 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 following instructions: By selecting Control Panel → Administrat...

User Guide Method 1: Automatic Installation Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System , then select Drivers and Application Installation . Follow the screen prompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Click...

0 User Guide 2. If you select “LAN connection,” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set the password for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access the Password Manage...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Using the Computer Software User Guide This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Computer software instructions Note: The interface and function of each of these features are subject to the actual software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. 31043712_IC...

User Guide 3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly. You can set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments. You can also set the displ...

User Guide 3) Confirm that Devices → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera has been checked. If there are other devices in this option, do not check them. Only choose the “ Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera ” device, and the window should display the camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC camera, will be di...

User Guide The default setting has been pre-selected. You can adjust the viewing distance according to your needs. Notes: . Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not covered.. Ensure your eyes are exposed and not covered. (The function that detects the distance between the user and monitor is...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions User Guide 31043712_IC B5_UG_EN_V1.1.indd 35 2010.5.7 1:49:31 PM

User Guide 4.1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation ofadditional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software,you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Note: The existing s...

User Guide 4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following:1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. ...

User Guide 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 that are included with the product. The following are general methods for cleaning the comp...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV-Tuner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV-Tuner card. It does not apply to those machines that d...

0 User Guide Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is prope...

User Guide refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer.3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Pro...

User Guide 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 disorder or evenfailure during system initialization. During the uninstall ...

User Guide 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 th...

User Guide again, you must create and save a new channel list. • Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. 5.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions (Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and mouse) Before using the wireless keyboa...

User Guide • If you want to install a new set of wireless keyboard and mouse, follow the steps below. 1. Using the wired keyboard and mouse to enter the system.2. Turn on the power switches of the wireless keyboard and mouse.3. Press the wireless connect buttons on the back of the keyboard and mouse...