Lenovo IdeaCentre K210- User Manual

2 Contents Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 33 5.1 Troubleshooting display problems ..........................................34 5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems ............................................34 5.3 Troubleshooting software problems ..........................

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Instructions for using computer hardware This chapter is organized under the following topics: ÿ Front view of the chassis (Instruction for the use of buttons and functional keys on the front panel of the chassis) ÿ Rear view of the chassis (Instruction for the use of all I/O inter...

2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the Chassis Instructions for the use of buttons and functional keys that are located at the front of the computer. F-1 D-1 M S /P ro /D u o /P ro D u o C F /I /I I/ M D xD S D /M in i/H C /M in iH C M M C /R S /P lu s/ M o b D-2D-3D-4D-2 F-1 Top Mounted Buttons: Includ...

3 User Guide D-1 Memory card reader Connector: Able to read/write data from Memory Stick /Memory Stick Pro/ Memory Stick Duo /Memory Stick Pro Due xD SD/Mini SD/SD High Capacity /Mini SD High Capacity/ MMC/ RS-MMC/MMC plus/MMC mobile CF I/CF II/ MD. D-2 USB Connectors: To connect USB devices. D-3 Mi...

4 User Guide X-1 X-2 DVI Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis: ——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer. ———— PS/2 Mouse Connector: To connect a mouse having a PS/2 connector. —— PS/2 Keyboard Connector: To connect a keyboard having a PS/2 connector. ...

5 User Guide connection. X-1 —— On-board VGA Card Connector: To connect with the signal cable of a monitor. On computer models that have an external graphics card, on-board graphics card signals are shielded and there are no VGA signal outputs. (some models are equipped with this connector.) ——— USB...

6 User Guide —— Voltage : selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch) Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary. 1. If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V ac, set the switch to 115 V. 2. If...

7 User Guide Y-3 Connect to computer Audio-out Y-6 Primary and secondary speaker cables 1.4 Notes on computer cabling and installation C-1 C-3 C-2 C-1 Monitor power cord C-2 Monitor data cable C-3 Speaker audio signal cable 1. Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector ...

8 User Guide • Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you purchased is not equipped with an external graphics card. 1.5 Keyboard [B-1][B-2] (This picture is only a sketch map for the keyboard, it does not show the detail of the key) [B-1] — Press this k...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Rescue System Operation Instruction The following topics will be introduced in this chapter: ÿ Installing Drivers and Software ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ File Management ÿ OneKey Antivirus You can recover drive C of the computer to factory status or the last system backup status using One...

10 User Guide Note about service partition: The files and relevant data of the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Do not delete this partition. Otherwise, the rescue system will become unusable. For detailed operations, see the following instructions: By selecting Control Panel →  Mana...

11 User Guide Application Installation . In the main interface of software, install all the drivers and software automatically, or install some of them selectively. In the software list, check the software to be installed. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the compute...

12 User Guide Instant Backup This operation backs up the current data of the system partition (drive C) of the computer quickly. When the user performs “Instant Recovery” later, the system partition will be recovered to this backup state quickly. Note: In this operation, other partitions are not cha...

13 User Guide Recover Base Backup This operation recovers the computer system partition (drive C) to the state of base backup. Note: After this operation, all existing data in the system partition will be lost, and other partitions on the disk will keep unchanged. In order to prevent loss of data, b...

14 User Guide data will be lost. Make sure that you do not need the old Base Backup data any longer before that operation. Instant Recovery and Instant Backup are the same as the functions under LEOS. Note: 1. Before performing the Instant Recovery and Instant Backup under LEOS, execute “Create Base...

15 User Guide Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data in drive C; please backup relevant data before performing system recovery to prevent your important data from missing. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions, and press E on the keyboard to start recovery if you are sure to recover. 4. ...

16 User Guide File management provides the search function, and backs up the searched files. Input the file or file type to be searched, click Search on the lower side to start searching files. Precautions: 1. In the process of copying files, do not cut off the power supply of the computer. Otherwise, it...

18 User Guide Note: Connect to the Internet before making the OneKey Antivirus flash disk. 2. Save the latest virus definitions in the flash disk. Restart the computer and access the OneKey Antivirus interface. 3. Select Obtain latest virus package from flash disk , and click Update Now . The virus defin...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Using the software This chapter contains the usage of the software shipped with your computer. 1. Intervideo: WinDVD Website: www.intervideo.com Support E-mail: [email protected] 2. Cyberlink: Power2go Web support: English: http://support.gocyberlink.com Traditional Chinese: http:/...

20 User Guide Starting the burner software 1. Select Programs → Lenovo → Power2Go → Power2Go from the Start menu to launch the burner program. 2. Choose a task for the burner from the task list. Then start the burner to record files. Burning data discs 1. You can store data files such as documents or ...

22 User Guide Source UPnP Play Volume Pause Fast Reverse Speed Menu Fast Forward Previous Chapter Next Chapter Disc Menu Audio Center Video Center Chapter List Stop QuickClip Bookmark Zoom and Plan Playlist Capture Eject Mute Click the “?” icon to obtain more information about WinDVD. 3.3 Lenovo Hea...

23 User Guide • Automatically adjusts the display brightness of the computer according to the ambient brightness. • Helps the child keep a proper sitting posture while operating a computer. In a word, the Lenovo Healthcare Software protects the healthy growth of children’s spines and vision (the use...

24 User Guide confi rm whether the “Preview” in the “Options” has been checked. 3) Confi rm the Devices → Vimicro USB 2.0 UVC PC Camera has been checked. If there are some other devices in this option, do not check them. Only choose the “ Vimicro USB2.0 UVC PC Camera ” device, the window can display t...

25 User Guide 2. There are three levels of ambient brightness: Dim, Moderate, and Bright.3. When you use the computer for the first time, you should set the proper display brightness according to each level of ambient brightness. 4. For each level of the ambient brightness, the recommended display br...

26 User Guide setting of protection against Trojan (spy) viruses, setting of personal network, interconnection and email setting. Configure them as specifically required. Help and support For more software information and operation help information, see Product Help Information in the Help and Support...

27 User Guide 3.6 Veriface The Lenovo VeriFace software was developed by Lenovo for application in a wide array of security systems. It is a fast and accurate biometrics, facial recognition system that can be implemented with Lenovo computers and video-capture hardware. This software applies only to...

28 User Guide following situation may affect the results: Bright light behind your head A window with bright light Bright light pointed directly at your face or the camera Insufficient, directional light, such as a reading lamp Darkness Glasses: Because different glasses have different effects on lig...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter System maintenance and recovery This chapter includes the following topics: ÿ System restoration ÿ Hard disk cleanup ÿ Hard disk error checking and correcting ÿ Hard disk defragmenting ÿ Daily maintenance User Guide 29 31033098_IdeaCentre K UG_EN.indd 29 2008.2.20 6:40:28 PM

30 User Guide 4.1 Restoring the system The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Notes: • The sy...

31 User Guide 3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process. 4.3 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 re...

32 User Guide Do not do any of the following: • Allow water to enter the computer• Use a heavily dampened cloth• Do not spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside of computer. Daily attention should be given to LCD monitors. Use a dry cloth daily to brush dust from the monitor an...

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains information on the following topics: ÿ Troubleshooting display problems ÿ Troubleshooting audio problems ÿ Troubleshooting software problems ÿ Troubleshooting problems with optical drives and hard disks The description of th...

34 User Guide 5.1 Troubleshooting display problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check that the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the power button.2. Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose; if so, securely pl...

35 User Guide Problem: You are unable to get any sound from either the front or the rear output connectors. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check that the cable between the speakers and computer is properly connected. 2. Make sure the audio option in the lower right corner of the taskbar ...

36 User Guide 5.4 Troubleshooting problems with optical drives and hard disks Problem: The 0ptical drive is unable to Read a CD/DVD. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system. If not, restart your c...