Lenovo H520- User 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 buttonHard disk drive indicatorMemory card reader (selected models only)USB connectorsHeadphone connectorMicrophone connectorOptical Drive (selected...

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 H505 On-board VGA connectorHDMI connector (selected models only)USB 2.0 connectorsUSB 3.0 connectorsAudio connec...

6 User Guide Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if y...

7 User Guide HDMI connector (optional) Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on systems with an optional TV tuner card. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those dev...

8 User Guide 5.1 Audio configuration instructions This model of computer supports the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device: Front channel Surround Center-LFE Blue line-in connector Green line-out connector Pi...

9 User Guide Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector. Some models are equipped with Power Adapter.

10 User Guide Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs Note: Only some models are equipped with Blu-ray optical drive. 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 req...

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...

14 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 Wind...

15 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 ...

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...

18 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 → ...

19 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 21

22 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...

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...

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...

26 User Guide Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are unable to exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Press the Ctrl , Alt and Delete keys at the same time, then select the Task Manager option from the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select the problem program,...

28 User Guide Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:• Select the Settings charm, then select Help . • Press Windows key + F1.You can read the Windows Help and...

29 User Guide Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the c...

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...

32 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 ...

33 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 ...

34 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...

35 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...

36 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...

39 User Guide Replacing hardware Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Removing the computer cover Attention: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from th...

41 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...

42 User Guide Replacing a memory module 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. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. Posit...

43 User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 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. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the four s...

44 User Guide Replacing an optical drive To replace an optical drive 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing and replacing the front bezel”. 3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4. Remo...

45 User Guide Replacing the card reader module To replace the card reader module 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing and replacing the front bezel”.3. Disconnect the card reader data cable from the connector on the mother...

46 User Guide Replacing a PCI express adapter To replace an adapter: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Remove the screw that secures the latch to the chassis, open the adapter latch and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector.

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

49 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...

51 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...

52 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...

53 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 ...

54 User Guide To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) com...