Lenovo H5S - Manual

2 User Guide 1.1 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)Ha...

3 User Guide 1.2 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.) USB connectorsWiFi antenna (selected models only)HDMI connector (selected models only)On-board VGA connectorEtherne...

4 User Guide Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter. Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer.• Look for the small connector icons on the b...

6 User Guide 1.4 Audio configuration instruction (This instruction is only for PC models whose mainboard supports audio transforming from 2.0 stereo to 5.1 surround.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1...

7 User Guide 1.5 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets 1.6 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 this table. Because other types of cables do not meet the req...

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 loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the...

10 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...

11 User Guide Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation . Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to st...

12 User Guide 2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo Rescue System. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management fo...

14 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...

15 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...

16 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 even failure during system initialization. During the uninst...

17 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...

18 User Guide • You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming. 3.6 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 peri...

Chapter 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  R...

20 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...

21 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 ...

22 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...

23 User Guide Internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. 3 1 2 4 5 Heatsink and system fan System board Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive Power supply

24 User Guide 4.1.2 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. 1 2 3 4...

25 User Guide PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) Front audio connector PCI express X 16 adapter slot System fan header 4.2 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 i...

27 User Guide 4.2.3 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 cha...

28 User Guide 4.2.4 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 ob...

30 User Guide 4.2.5 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...

32 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...

33 User Guide 4.2.7 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 c...

35 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...

36 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...

37 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 ...