Lenovo IdeaCentre Q200- User Manual

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Instructions for using computer hardware This chapter describes some of the operations commonly performed during routine use of the computer, including the proper connection of components. Please read it carefully. The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the ...

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 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-1 Power switch: Press this button to turn on / off the computer. F-2 Hard disk light: Indicates the read /write status of the hard disk....

3 User Guide Front Digital Panel: D-4 D-1 D-2D-3 D-5 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-1 USB Connectors: To connect USB devices. D-2 Microphone Connector: To connect the microphone and pass the microphone audio input to the co...

4 User Guide 1.2 Rear view of the chassis Instructions for the use of all I/O interfaces on the rear panel of the computer. The following illustrations show connections located at the rear of some computer models. The locations of connectors on your computer will be similar to, but possibly not iden...

5 User Guide monitor you used. T-2 ———— The TV Card may have some of these connectors, but not have all of them. Use the correct connector according to the usage. Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis: ——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer. ———— PS/...

6 User Guide S ——— S Video Connector: To connect the data cable of the S video. (Some models are equipped with this connector.) V ——— Video Connector: To connect with the Video to S-Video converting cable provided in the computer. (Some models are equipped with this connector.) FM ———— FM Antenna Co...

7 User Guide 1.3 Notes on computer cabling and installation 1. 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. 2. If there is an external graphics card, connect the monitor signal cable to the VGA or ...

9 User Guide 1. Establishing wireless connection of wireless keyboard [L-1] 1) [L-1] Connect the USB interface of the computer: Connect the attached USB wireless receiver to the USB interface of the computer to receive wireless signals. 2) [K-1] [K-2] [K-1] Start the computer and enter the system. P...

10 User Guide 3) ≤ 25CM Wireless Reset button OF F ON R SS ET Connect to the USB connector of computer Start computer, enter the system, connect the USB wireless receiver to the USB interface of the computer, and then the system will identify and install USB driver automatically. Press the Wireless ...

11 User Guide 5. Try to make the wireless keyboard far away from the articles with high electromagnetic radiation, such as computer, monitor, subwoofer, remote control of electric toy, and cordless phone. 6. Ensure that no barrier exists between wireless devices and computer. 1.5 Using the Remote Co...

12 User Guide Buttons on the remote control: Button Description Up Down Left Right OK Confirm Back Details Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating system.) Shows live TV on the currently selected channel. Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center. Play Pause S...

13 User Guide Button Description Skip Replay Starts Windows Media Center button. Turns up/down volume Previous/next channel Mute DVD menu Power supply (standby) 0~9 Numbers(Letters) button # # key * * key CLEAR Clear ENTER Enter 31032755_IdeaCentre Q-UG.indd 13 2007.12.21 5:10:02 PM

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Lenovo Computer 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 ...

16 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...

17 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...

18 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...

19 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...

20 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...

21 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. ...

22 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...

24 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. Cyberlink: Power2go Web support:English: http://support.gocyberlink.com Traditional Chinese: http://tw.cyberlink.com/ chinese/cs/support/index.jsp Simple Chinese: http://cn.cyberlink.com/...

26 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 ...

27 User Guide Add files icon to add music into the music list. Click the Burn icon to start burning the disc. Burning video/photo discs 1. You can also burn movies into CD/DVD. From the Disc Type , choose the medium to burn, then click OK . 2. Click the Add files icon from the video column and select ...

28 User Guide functions are available). Bright Vision Setting 1. The Lenovo Bright Eye camera and Lenovo Healthcare Software work together to ensure proper distance between the computer operator and the computer display and adjust the display brightness to a comfortable level, thus to protect the op...

29 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 Bright ...

30 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...

31 User Guide firewall, 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 option. In the help document, you can understand more software operatio...

32 User Guide 3.5 Veriface (Only for computer which is shipped with camera) 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 vide...

33 User Guide 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 light, we recommend you to take off your glass ...

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 35 31032755_IdeaCentre Q-UG.indd 35 2007.12.21 2:28:45 PM

36 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...

37 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...

38 User Guide Do not do any of the following: • Allow water to enter the computer• Use a heavily dampened cloth• 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 and keybo...

40 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...

41 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 ...

42 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...

43 User Guide 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Record the following information that may later be useful in troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number of the software. The serial number was shipped with the computer and was provided separately by the manufacturer. Th...