Lenovo 1194 - Manual

2 User Guide Front view of the chassis Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause thermal problems. Power buttonOptical Drive (selected models only)Memory card reader (selected models only)USB connector (2)Headphone connectorMicrophone connector Note: ...

3 User Guide Rear view of the chassis (If the rear view configuration in this chapter is different from your actual computer, the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and binding.) Lenovo H430 Voltage selection switch (selected models only)Power connectorPS/2 keyb...

5 User Guide Audio line-in connectorPCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a graphic card)PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • ...

6 User Guide 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...

7 User Guide 5.1 Audio configuration instruction (These instructions are only for models whose motherboard supports audio transformation from 2.0 stereo sound to 5.1 surround sound.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.Use the following guides when conne...

8 User Guide Connecting the power cord How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only) Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.You need to pur...

9 User Guide 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 sp...

Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics:  Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces  The Charms Bar  Shutting down the computer  Switching between apps  Closing an app  Opening other system programs  Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system i...

12 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 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: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen.• Press the Win...

13 User Guide Closing an app To close an app, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the bottom of the ...

Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics:  OneKey Recovery  Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status usi...

16 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: From the Search charm, select Apps → ...

17 User 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 Repea...

20 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...

21 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...

22 User Guide 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. Probl...

25 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 setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start th...

Hardware Replacement Guide This chapter contains the following topics:  Locating components  Identifying parts on the system board  Removing the computer cover  Removing and replacing the front bezel  Replacing a memory module  Replacing the hard disk drive  Replacing an optical drive  Repla...

28 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 be referred to as parts. Note: Trained service personnel ...

29 User Guide Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web. You can find the following information: • CRU removal and installation information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Parts ...

30 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity is harmless to you, but it can seriously damage computer components. When you are replacing a part, do not open the antistatic package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are re...

31 User Guide Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Locating components The following illustration will help you to locate the various compone...

32 User Guide Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the 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 following illustrat...

34 User Guide SATA IDE connectors (3)Front panel connectorSerial (com2) connectorFront USB connectors (2)Front audio connectorPCI Express X 1 adapter connectors (3)PCI Express X 16 adapter connectorSystem fan connector12V power connector Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover...

36 User Guide Removing and replacing the front bezel To remove and replace the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside t...

37 User Guide Replacing a memory module Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain co...

38 User Guide 5. Refer to “Completing the installation”. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintena...

39 User Guide 3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to drive bay.4. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it straight out of the drive bay.5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. 6. Secure the new hard disk drive to the drive bay with the four screws.7. Connect the p...

41 User Guide Replacing the heatsink assembly Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obt...

43 User Guide Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obta...

45 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and mouse Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To ob...

46 User Guide Completing the installation After replacing a part or parts, you must close the computer cover and reconnect all the cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Some parts will require confirming updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Starting the Setup Util...

48 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...

49 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...

50 User Guide Energy Star Statement 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 ...

51 User Guide Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power 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 th...