Lenovo C260- User Manual

2 User Guide Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 8 9 10 Built-in microphone Camera LED indicator Built-in camera System Power On/Off indicator Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indic...

3 User Guide Left and right views 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 45 7 6 USB 3.0 connector Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 2.0 connector Memory card reader Optical drive Power button 31506...

4 User Guide Rear view of the computer 1 2 3 5 5 4 Power connector Ethernet connector HDMI-out connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) Air vents 31506537 C260 UG V1.0 (Win8.1)(EN)(R).indb 4 2013-12-6 11:54:04

5 User Guide Computer stand 15º 45º Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 15º forward and 45º backward. Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Connector Description Microphone Use this conne...

6 User Guide Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Connecting your computer Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector....

8 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 (selec...

12 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8.1 interfaces Windows 8.1 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 ...

13 User Guide Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your recent apps.To switch between apps:Move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to bring in the next app. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in ...

Touch screen instructions User Guide 15 This chapter contains the following topics:  Touch Screen Calibration  User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen  Attentions when using the Touch Screen 31506537 C260 UG V1.0 (Win8.1)(EN)(R).indb 15 2013-12-6 11:54:06

17 User Guide Basic Hand Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button. 2. Single Finger Righ...

20 User Guide Related Touch Screen Settings • Select Hardware and Sound → Pen and Touch from the Settings charm. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on “ Settings ”, you can adjust the “ Speed ” and “ Spatial tolerance ” parameters, to match the user’s natural way of double-...

21 User Guide Precautions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using the touch screen, be careful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects. 2. To ensure normal use of the touch screen, ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry. 3. To ensure precise positioning on th...

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...

24 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 → ...

25 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...

Using the Software This chapter contains the following topic:  Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide 27 31506537 C260 UG V1.0 (Win8.1)(EN)(R).indb 27 2013-12-6 11:54:0...

28 User Guide Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo, download and view user manuals for your computer, get the warranty information of your computer, and explore help and support information. To open this program, do the following: Click the Leno...

30 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...

31 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...

32 User Guide Problem: No sound from headphones. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection — ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control — select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm o...

34 User Guide The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals. Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system prob...

35 User Guide When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8.1) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows ope...

37 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...

38 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...

39 User Guide environment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to: http://www.energystar.gov.Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the foll...

40 User Guide In Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system, you also need to disable Fast Startup function to meet the off mode requirement of ErP compliance.To disable the Fast Startup function, do the following:1. Select Apps → Control Panel from the Search charm. 2. From the Control Panel , choos...

41 User Guide Responsible party: Lenovo (United States) Incorporated1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC 27560U.S.A.Telephone: (919) 294-5900 Mexico regulatory notice Advertencia: En Mexico la operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este eq...