Page 2 - Important Safety Information; Safety and Warranty 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 saf...
Page 4 - Contents; Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical
1 Contents Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1 1.1 Front view of the chassis ........................................................2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis ........................................................3 1.3 C...
Page 6 - Chapter; Computer hardware introduction; Using the Computer Hardware
Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Computer hardware introduction Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations. User Guide 1 Using the Compute...
Page 7 - Front view of the chassis; Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Power buttonPower Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only)Hard disk drive indicatorPower control switch (selected models only)Memory car...
Page 8 - Rear view of the chassis
3 User Guide 1.2 Rear view of the chassis IdeaCentre K430 Voltage selection switch (selected models only)Power connectorHDMI connector (selected models only)USB connectorsDisplayPort connector (selected models only)On-board VGA connectorEthernet connectorAudio connectorsPCI Express X 16 graphics ada...
Page 11 - Connecting your computer; Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this; Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on; Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers
6 User Guide 1.3 Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.3.1 Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch if necessary. Note: Some computers do not have a v...
Page 12 - Audio line-out connector
7 User Guide Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device. USB con...
Page 13 - Audio configuration instructions; For more detailed settings, click; Sound configuration is as follows:
8 User Guide 1.4 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system: S/PDIF out connector Microphone input Connector Center / Low frequency output connector Audio line-out Connector Surround out connector Audio line-in Connector Note...
Page 14 - If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from; Audio configuration instructions; Front channel; The configurations are as followings:; setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.
9 User Guide 4. 7.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete. Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual...
Page 15 - Connect the power cords properly to grounded; Connection Type
10 User Guide Note: If the audio configuration interfaces in above are different from your actual computer, you may use above steps as reference to configure the 5.1 surround audio device in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 1....
Page 16 - LVT
11 User Guide 1.8 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 softwa...
Page 17 - Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
12 User Guide • Operation of the hot-swappable hard diskSlide it into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
Page 18 - • Connect the hot-swappable hard disk to the other computer
13 User Guide • Connect the hot-swappable hard disk to the other computer Notes: • Don’t unplug the hard disk while it is copying the data to avoid result in a loss of data. • After installing the hard disk and connecting all the cables, wait for a moment to make the system distinguish from the hard...
Page 20 - — Show the
15 User Guide Open the running status for each component under the Mode Switch:CPU — Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. Boot — The status of the computer startup speed. • Press the Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF to open the ...
Page 21 - AUTO
16 User Guide AUTO Auto adjust the system CPU clock frequency and running speed. Turn the Power Control Switch knob to the Auto position to enable this mode. Note: The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently. COOL The CPU runs at low frequency. The system consumes minimu...
Page 22 - TURBO
17 User Guide Note: The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently. TURBO The CPU runs at full speed. The system achieves its optimal performance. Turn the Power Control Switch knob to the Turbo position to enable this mode. Note: The numeric values may vary because each mo...
Page 24 - Using the Rescue System; • You can restore the C: drive of the computer
Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the...
Page 25 - Note about the service partition:; The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are; Driver and Application Installation
20 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 → Administ...
Page 26 - Method 1: Automatic Installation
21 User Guide Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation . Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to st...
Page 27 - Create Recovery Disc
22 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 and manage the password for Lenovo Rescue System. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management fo...
Page 29 - Solving Problems; Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:; Troubleshooting Display Problems; Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.
24 User Guide Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is prope...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting Audio Problems
25 User Guide 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...
Page 31 - During installation; Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and; Troubleshooting and problem resolution:
26 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 even failure during system initialization. During the uninst...
Page 32 - Special considerations for troubleshooting
27 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...
Page 33 - TV again, you must create and save a new channel list.; Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks; Cleaning the computer components
28 User Guide TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming. 3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated ...
Page 34 - Hardware Replacement Guide
This chapter contains the following topics: Identifying internal components Identifying parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Removing the front bezel Replacing a memory module Replacing a hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a graphics card Replacin...
Page 35 - Overview; Trained service personnel should refer to the; Safety information for replacing CRUs
30 User Guide Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to as parts. Note: Trained service pers...
Page 36 - Additional information resources; The screws used for the different components vary in size. During
31 User Guide Additional information resources The most up-to-date information for your computer is available online at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. You can find the following information:• Customer replacement unit removal and installation information• Publications• Troubleshooting informati...
Page 37 - Handling static-sensitive devices; • Do not place parts on the computer cover or other metal surface.
32 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components.When replacing a part, do not open the anti-static packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to...
Page 39 - Identifying parts on the system board
34 User Guide 4.1.2 Identifying parts on the system board The system board (also known as the “mainboard” or “motherboard”) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The...
Page 42 - Replacing hardware; Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair; Pre-disassembly instructions
37 User Guide Mini PCI-E slot Power connector eSATA connector Power fan header SSD power connector (Optional) LPC debug connector SATA connectors (4) Serial (COM2) connector Front panel connector SPI debug connector Mode switch connector Front USB connector (2) ROM socket Clear CMOS jumper Front USB...
Page 43 - • Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down; To remove the computer cover:; the computer, and turn off all attached devices.
38 User Guide 4.2.2 Removing the computer cover Attention: • Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. • For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or me...
Page 44 - For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable; To remove the front bezel:; and sliding the bezel out as shown.
39 User Guide 4.2.3 Removing the front bezel Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chas...
Page 45 - To replace a memory module:
40 User Guide 4.2.4 Replacing a memory module Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. To replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”.3. R...
Page 46 - To replace a hard disk drive:; Remove the hard disk drive from the plastic bracket as shown.
41 User Guide 4.2.5 Replacing a hard disk drive Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. To replace a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Li...
Page 47 - To replace an optical drive:
42 User Guide 6. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into place. 7. Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive.8. Reattach the computer cover. 4.2.6 Replacing an optical drive Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, s...
Page 48 - To replace a graphics card:
43 User Guide 4.2.7 Replacing a graphics card Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. To replace a graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Follow the below steps to remove a graphics card: If your computer has a...
Page 49 - c. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis.
44 User Guide b. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis, open it, and remove the Duo-graphics cards connector. c. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis. 3 1 2 4 d. Remove the graphics card by pulling it straight out of the connector.
Page 50 - b. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis.
45 User Guide If your computer has a single graphics card installed, follow the steps below to replace it: a. Remove the screw that secures the graphics latch to the chassis and open it. b. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis. 1 2 3 c. Remove the graphics card by pulling i...
Page 51 - chassis with the screw.
46 User Guide 3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector and secure it to chassis with the screw. 4. Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw.5. Connect the two graphics cards with the Duo-graphics cards connector and reattach the Duo-graphics ...
Page 53 - Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front; To replace the keyboard:
48 User Guide 4.2.9 Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front or the rear of the computer. To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached dev...
Page 54 - Declaration
49 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 prof...
Page 55 - Trademarks; Energy Star Statement
50 User Guide 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...
Page 56 - Microsoft Windows XP
51 User Guide 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 g...
