Lenovo 31502552 - Manual

2 User Guide Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Power buttonMemory card reader (selected models only)USB connectorsOptical drive eject buttonHeadphone connectorOptical Drive (selected models only)Hard d...

3 User Guide Rear view of the chassis (If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your computer, please refer to the rear of your computer.) Lenovo H505s On-board VGA connectorWiFi antenna (selected models only)HDMI connector (selected models only)USB 2.0 conn...

5 User Guide Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. • If your computer cables and connector panel have c...

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 instructions (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 the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.Use the following guides ...

8 User Guide Connecting the power cord Some models are equipped with Power Adapter.

10 User Guide 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 (sele...

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:  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...

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 often be referred to as parts. Note: Trained service pers...

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, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components. When you are replacing a part, do not open the anti-static package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are r...

31 User Guide Internal components The following illustrations show the components inside your computer. 3 1 2 4 Lenovo H505s Heatsink and CPU fan System board Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive

33 User Guide Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar 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. Lenovo H505s ...

35 User Guide Replacing hardware 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 copies of...

37 User Guide Removing the front bezel To remove 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 a flat, stable surface. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis a...

38 User Guide Replacing an optical 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 Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain c...

40 User Guide 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 Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtai...

41 User Guide 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the bay.7. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. 8. Install the new hard disk drive.(1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.(2) Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay.9. Attach the data and power cables to th...

42 User Guide To replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. 2. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”.3. Remove the memory module being r...

43 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and the mouse To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connect...

45 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...

46 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...

47 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 ...

48 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...