Lenovo IdeaCentre K230- User Manual

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Instructions for using computer hardware This chapter is organized under the following topics: These topics describe some of the operations commonly performed during routine use of the computer, including the proper connection of components. Please read it carefully. Note: The confi...

2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the Chassis Instructions for the use of buttons and function keys that are located 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: Including p...

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 Duo 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 S-1 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 connect...

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 ——— Used to attach a telephone line to your computer. (some models equipped with this connector) —— 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 swi...

7 User Guide Y-1 Volume adjustment Knob Y-4 Speaker Power Switch Y-2 Bass adjustment Knob Y-5 Speaker DC IN 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-4 C-1 Monitor power cord C-2 Monitor data cable C-3 Spea...

8 User Guide Notes: • Keep speakers away from the monitor to avoid magnetic interference.• Ensure the monitor-to-computer cable connections are secure, with screws tightened. • Connect the monitor signal cable to the on-board graphics card connector if the model you purchased is not equipped with an...

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 Note: After this operation, all existing data in the system partition will be lost, and other partitions on the disk will remain unchanged. In order to prevent loss of data, be sure to back up important data before this operation. Note: Do not change the size of partition drive C after...

13 User Guide File Backup Wait while copying. Note: Please wait while copying; time for this operation depends on the quantity and size of files you need to copy. Do not turn off the power forcefully, otherwise it might cause file system abnormality. Configuring a Password Click the key-shape icon on t...

15 User Guide 3. If you select “ADSL”, input the username and password of the ADSL connection. If you select “LAN connection”, configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 4. After the network is configured properly, the software will prompt success of network configuring. Click OK to start up...

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:/...

18 User Guide 3.1 Power2Go — Burning Discs (This software only can be used on model with a rewritable optical drive. Some models are equipped with this software.) Power2Go is the software for disc burning. It provides various burning tools that enable you to easily store your files into CDs or DVDs. ...

19 User Guide 3.2 DVD MovieFactory (This software only can be used on model with a rewritable optical drive. Some models are equipped with this software.) DVD MovieFactory is the software for creating DVD, VCD, SVCD and BD (Blu-ray DVD) video discs or slideshow discs, etc. It can make common data di...

20 User Guide To launch the player: Double click the InterVideo WinDVD8 on the desktop. Launch the player. Copy Disc Supporting to create a copy of a disc, convert DVD+VR/-VR video to DVD-Video and burn an existing disc image file to a disc. Disc Tools Format Disc: Format a disc in the UDF file system...

21 User Guide The WinDVD player includes the following basic buttons: — Play — Move backward within the current track — Pause — Move forward within the current track — Track list — Stop — Go to the previous track — Eject — Go to the next track — Mute — Volume 3.4 Lenovo Healthcare Software (This sof...

22 User Guide spines and vision (the use of Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera is required before such functions are available). Bright Vision Setting 1. The Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera and Lenovo Healthcare Software work together to ensure proper distance between the computer operator and the computer dis...

23 User Guide 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 the camera image. Now, an image, which is caught by Lenovo PC Brig...

24 User Guide 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 brightness is selected by default. Please adjust your display brightness to a...

25 User Guide the computer. Upon completion of scanning, the software will pop up a system scanning report, which lists all virus files detected, and you can quarantine or delete them as required. Upgrade In the main interface of Trend Micro Internet Security, click the update icon to upgrade the vir...

26 User Guide Capture Use the capture function of the software to import video or audio file from external devices. In the capture setting dialog box, select the video source to import the video. Add the selected or captured video to the main video track. Modify In the toolbar, select modifying items...

27 User Guide Keep your eyes open Keep your face turned toward the camera Keep your face clear of obstructions such as stray hair or glasses that were not present during your initial face registration Avoid making the following expressions: Laughing Raising your eyebrows Closing your eyes Looking aw...

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 31035995_IdeaCentre K UG_EN_V3.0.indd 29 2008.10.20 2:11:37 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...