Lenovo A7- User Manual

1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter This chapter contains the following topics:  Computer hardware introduction  Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. User Guide 1 Using the Computer Hardware 31043...

2 User Guide 1.1 Front view (Only some models are equipped with touch screen) 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Built-in microphone Volume down Camera Volume up Power button Brightness down Hard Disk Drive Indicator Brightness up Bluetooth status indicator Novo Vision button WIFI status indicator PC ...

3 User Guide 1.2 Left and right view of the computer (Only some models are equipped with touch screen) Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Card reader Microphone port IEEE 1394 port USB ports (2) Headphone port Opti...

4 User Guide 1.3 Rear view of the computer 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 TV tuner port (selected models) SPDIF port Bluetooth reset button HDMI in port AV-IN ports HDMI out port USB ports (4) Power socket Ethernet port 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 4 2010-4-28 18:18:22

5 User Guide 1.4 Computer stand instruction 35˚ 12˚ Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 12º and 35º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at a...

6 User Guide To open the computer stand, do the following: The computer can be mounted on the wall. To mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a wall mount VESA bracket adapter* (some models are shipped with this part) on the back of the computer as following steps. Using this bracket ad...

8 User Guide 3. Install the metal bracket on the computer. 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 connector...

9 User Guide 1.5.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. 1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (USB connector). 1.5.3 Connect the mouse cab...

10 User Guide 1.5.5 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 attac...

11 User Guide 1.5.7 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...

12 User Guide 1.5.9 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1.5.10 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 12 2010-4-28 18:18:25

13 User Guide 1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 13 2010-...

14 User Guide Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 14 2010-4-28 18:18:25

15 User Guide 1.7 Wireless keyboard and mouse Refer to the Wireless keyboard and mouse instruction in Quick Reference for more information about the bluetooth connection. LVT LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home...

17 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...

18 User Guide 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) 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 18 2010-...

19 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 HeadphoneLED indicator of Bluetooth LED indicator of joystick ga...

20 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 butt...

21 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 dev...

22 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 ...

23 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, ...

24 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 the pointer moving into another direction other than the intended one. 3104353...

25 User Guide 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 remote control in the following directions according to your games: 31043...

27 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, th...

28 User Guide M LED solid: Indicates that the CD game is active and can be manipulated by the remote control. 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...

1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Touch Screen Instructions This chapter contains the following topics:  Touch Screen Calibration  User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen  Attentions when using the Touch Screen Attention: Only some models are equipped with touch screen. User Guide 31 31043530B IdeaCentr...

32 User Guide The monitor has touch capability due to a touch-sensitive screen installed. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’s hand transmits position information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictu...

36 User Guide 5. High Speed SlideIf you touch the screen with a single finger and slide it a short distance horizontally (about 5 cm), then quickly lift it up again, this is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will show the “ Forward ” or “ Back ” icon. In the default situation, a high speed h...

38 User Guide 2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings 1. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations accordin...

40 User Guide On the Touch menu you can:• Enable / disable options such as “ Use your finger as an input device ” and “ Enable multi-touch gestures and inking ”. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on “ Settings ”, you can adjust the “ Speed ” and “ Spatial tolerance ” param...

41 User Guide 2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using it please remember not to use excessive force or tear the screen surface with any sharp object. 2. In order to safeguard it for normal use, you should remove any dirt from the touch screen, and ensure your fingers are clean and d...

42 User Guide 5. The recognition of touch gestures by this product can be influenced by the following factors:• Touching the correct place on the screen• The speed of movement• The time interval from when the screen was last touched Note: To learn accurate hand gesture operations, the user can consu...

1 2 3 4 5 6 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 a loss of data. • You can recover the C...

44 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...

45 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. Cl...

46 User Guide 2. If you select “LAN connection,” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 3.3.3 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 Manag...

1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following topics:  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. User Guide 47 310435...

48 User Guide 4.1 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 di...

49 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...

1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chapter contains the following topics:  Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions User Guide 51 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 51 2010-4-28 18:18:31

52 User Guide 5.1 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 existin...

53 User Guide 5.4 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 men...

54 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 c...

1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics:  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...

56 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 prop...

57 User Guide Problem: Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interferenc...

58 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 uninsta...

59 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...

60 User Guide • Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. 6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions (Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and mouse) Before using the wireless keyboard and mouse, carefully read the configuration in...

61 User Guide Method 2: Notes: • Before using the method below, enter the system and prepare a set of wired keyboard and mouse. • 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 sw...