Lenovo 10120/90A0 [K450 NON-ES] manual

V ersion 3.0 2012.12 User Guide IdeaCentr e K4 Series Machine type: 10086/3109/4743 [K430] 10089/1168/4744 [K410] 10090/2556/4748 [K415] 10121/90A1 [K450 ES] 10120/90A0 [K450 Non-ES] 31503699[...]

Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is important that you r ead and understand all of the related safety information for this pr oduct. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this pr oduct for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal in[...]

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i Contents Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardwar e ................................................. 1 Front view of the chassis ............................................................................2 Rear view of the chassis .............................................................................3 Connecting y[...]

ii Contents Using the Software ................................................................... 29 Lenovo Support .......................................................................................30 T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 31 T roubleshooting Display Problems ................................[...]

This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics:  Introduction to the computer har dware  Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be differ ent from what you see on your computer , depending on the computer model and configuration. User Guide 1 Using the Computer Har dware[...]

2 User Guide Fr ont view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer . Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Power button Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator Power control switch (selected models only) Memory card r eaders (selected models only) USB connector/[...]

3 User Guide Rear view of the chassis (If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is dif ferent from the r ear of your computer , please refer to the rear of your computer .) IdeaCentre K450 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector DisplayPort connector (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) [...]

4 User Guide PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models ar e equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) IdeaCentre K430 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector HDMI connector (selected models only) USB connectors DisplayPort connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Exp[...]

5 User Guide PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models ar e equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) IdeaCentre K410 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models [...]

6 User Guide IdeaCentre K415 V oltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector USB connectors (USB ports 4 to 6) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models ar e equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some m[...]

7 User Guide Basic connector instructions Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to r ecord sound or if you use speech-recognition softwar e. Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone[...]

8 User Guide Connecting your computer Note: Y our computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer . Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch if necessary . Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers control voltage automatica[...]

9 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 Pink Mic-in connector The configurations are as [...]

10 User Guide 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system S/PDIF out connector Microphone input Connector Center / Low frequency output connector Audio line-out Connector Surround out connector Audio line-in Connector Note: For more detailed settings, fr om Control panel , s[...]

11 User Guide 3. Select 7.1 surround fr om audio channels in the pop-up Speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following the pr ompts. 4. 7.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration pr ocedure is complete. Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are dif ferent from those on your computer , you may use [...]

12 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 accor ding to the table below . Other types of cables do not meet the requir ements of the Blu-ray standard. Y ou need to[...]

13 User Guide Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you can use the built-in wir eless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network. T o connect your computer to the wireless network: 1. Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click Settings . (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swip[...]

14 User Guide Hot-swappable har d disk (selected models only) • Components Hot-swappable hard disk USB adapter USB cable Y ou can plug in the hot-swappable hard disk while the computer system using it is working, without damaging the hard disk data. Y ou can back up the data on this hot-swappable hard disk at any time for data maintenance or d[...]

15 User Guide Method 2: Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out of the drive bay , then connect the hot-swappable hard disk drive to the other computer . Notes: • Donotunplugtheharddiskwhileitiscopyingdata,asthismayr esult in loss of data. • Afterconnectingtheharddiskandall[...]

16 User Guide • Afterremovingthehar ddisk,becarefulnottodamageit. • IntheRescueSystemprogram,thehot-swappablehar ddiskcannot be recognised. Power Contr ol Switch (selected models only) The Power Control Switch featur e allows your computer to switch to different modes, thus pr[...]

17 User Guide Open the runni ng status for each component under the Mode Switch: CPU — Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency . Boot — The status of the computer startup speed. • PressthePowerContr olSwitchindicator ON/OFF button to open the indicator under t[...]

18 User Guide Note: The numeric values may vary because each model is configured dif ferently . COOL The CPU runs at low frequency . The system consumes minimum power . T oggle the Power Control Switch to the Cool position to enable this mode. AUTO Auto adjust the system CPU clock frequency and running speed. T oggle the Power Control Switch to th[...]

19 User Guide TURBO The CPU runs at full speed. The system achieves its optimal performance. T oggle the Power Control Switch to the T urbo position to enable this mode. Note: The numeric values may vary because each model is configured dif ferently . Note: The numeric values may vary because each model is configured dif ferently .[...]

20 User Guide Notes: • Whenyouarerunningsystem-intensivegamesorotherpr ogramsthat consume a high proportion of the system r esources, you should choose T urbo mode. This will allow you to achieve optimal performance. • Afterunpluggingandreconnectingthepowercor dtotheoutlet,the[...]

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 is provided by Micr osoft [...]

22 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. T o 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Windowskey + D[...]

23 User Guide Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your r ecent apps. T o 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 fr om the left edge of the screen to bring in[...]

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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. • Y oucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey [...]

26 User Guide Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the r escue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For mor e detailed information, see the following instructions: From the Sear ch charm, select Apps → Control Panel → Administrative T ools → [...]

27 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system pr ovides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo har dware. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and r elease the F2 key once tur nin[...]

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Using the Softwar e This chapter contains the following topic:  Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which softwar e was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide 29[...]

30 User Guide Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to r egister 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. T o open this program, do the following: Click the Lenovo Support icon from the Start Scr een or Sear[...]

T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic:  T roubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 31[...]

32 User Guide Solving Pr oblems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbefor etheproblemstarted,reviewthe installation procedur es to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedevic[...]

33 User Guide Problem: Ripple on scr een. T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer: r efrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluor escent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move a[...]

34 User Guide T roubleshooting Softwar e Problems Problem: Y ou are unable to exit a running program normally . T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: 1. Press the Ctrl , Alt and Delete keys at the same time, then select the T ask Manager option from the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select the problem pr ogram, then click the End T ask button. Problem:[...]

35 User Guide 2. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the drive. If not, r eload the CD or DVD. Otherwise, continue with the next step of this procedur e. 3. Check the specifications that came with your computer to confirm that this optical drive is capable of reading this type of CD or DVD. 4. If the CD/DVD cannot be read, r epla[...]

36 User Guide Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. T o open the W indows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Selectthe Settings charm, then select Help . • PressWindowskey + F1. Y ou can read the Windows Help and Support file on you[...]

37 User Guide Performing Daily Maintenance T asks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boar ds, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner , a soft cot[...]

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This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g 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  Replacing a graphics card  Replacing the TV -T uner card  Re[...]

40 User Guide Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are r eplacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are r eplacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referr ed to as parts. Note: T rained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance[...]

41 User Guide Additional information resour ces The most up-to-date information for your computer is available online at: http://support.lenovo.com. Y ou can find the following information: • Customerreplacementunitr emovalandinstallationinformation • Publications • T roubleshootinginformation • Partsinf[...]

42 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components. When replacing a part, do not open the anti-static packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been removed fr om the computer and you are ready to install the new part. When handling parts and [...]

43 User Guide Locations Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer . 1 2 3 5 4 6 Optical disk drive Hard disk drive Graphics card System board System fan Power supply[...]

44 User Guide Identifying parts on the system board The system board (also known as the “mainboar d” or “motherboard”) is the main circuit boar d 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 illustrations show the locations [...]

45 User Guide PCI express X 16 adapter slot SPI debug connector Solid state disk power connector SA T A connectors (4) eSA T A connector Power fan header Front panel connector Front USB 2.0 connector Battery Clear CMOS jumper Front USB 3.0 connector Mode switch connector Serial (COM2) connector ME disable jumper LPC debug connector Clear CMOS jumpe[...]

46 User Guide 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory slots (4) Power connector Fr ont USB header PCI express X 16 adapter slots (2) Power fan header Front panel connector Front USB connector Front USB connector Mode switch connector Serial (COM2) connector Battery Front audio connector PCI express X 1 ada[...]

47 User Guide 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory slots (2) Thermal sensor header Power connector Battery SA T A connectors (3) eSA T A connector Power fan header Front panel connector Clear CMOS jumper Front USB connectors (2) Mini PCI-E slot Mode switch connector Serial (COM2) connector PCI express X[...]

48 User Guide 12V power connector Battery Micropr ocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory slots (4) Thermal sensor header Mini PCI-E slot Power connector eSA T A connector Power fan header Solid state disk power connector (Optional) LPC debug connector SA T A connectors (4) Serial (COM2) connector Front panel connector SPI debug con[...]

49 User Guide Removing the computer cover Attention: • T urnoffthecomputerandwait3to5minutestoletitcooldown before r emoving the cover . • Forthisprocedur e,ithelpstolaythecomputeronaat,stable surface. T o remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media [...]

50 User Guide Removing the front bezel Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. T o remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover . Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel by r eleasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and sliding the bezel out as shown. 3. T o[...]

51 User Guide Replacing a memory module Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. T o 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 to be replaced by [...]

52 User Guide 6. K415 Memory Installation Instructions Note: The following instructions apply for model K415 only . Lenovo K415 1 2 3 4 Slot one Slot two Slot three Slot four When installing new memory module(s), follow the diagram below to insert the new memory module(s) into differ ent slot(s) depending on how many memory modules are being instal[...]

53 User Guide Replacing a hard disk drive Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. T o replace a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover . Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the har d disk drive. 3. Lift up the plastic handle and slide the hard di[...]

54 User Guide 6. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into place. 7. Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive. 8. Reattach the computer cover . Replacing an optical drive Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. T o replace an optical drive: 1. Remo[...]

55 User Guide Replacing a graphics card Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface. T o replace a graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover . Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Follow the below steps to remove a graphics car d: If your computer has a Duo-graphics cards installed, follow the step[...]

56 User Guide b. Remove the scr ew that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis, open it, and remove the Duo-graphics car ds connector . c. Remove the screw that secur es the graphics card to the chassis. 3 1 2 4 d. Remove the graphics car d by pulling it straight out of the connector .[...]

57 User Guide If your computer has a single graphics card installed, follow the steps below to replace it: a. Remove the screw that secur es the graphics latch to the chassis and open it. b. Remove the scr ew that secures the graphics card to the chassis. 1 2 3 c. Remove the graphics card by pulling it straight out of the connector .[...]

58 User Guide 3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector and secure it to chassis with the screw . 4. T urn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the scr ew . 5. Connect the two graphics cards with the Duo-graphics car ds connector and reattach the Duo-graphics car ds fixing bracket to the chassis. (For [...]

59 User Guide 4. Remove the TV -T uner card by pulling it straight out of the connector . 5. Install the new TV -tuner into the same connector and secure it to chassis with the screw . 6. T urn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the scr ew . 7. Reattach the computer cover .[...]

60 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Y our keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front or the rear of the computer . T o replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) fr om the drives, shut down the computer , and turn off all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords fr om electrical ou[...]

61 User Guide Appendix. Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully r ead all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not r esponsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel. Y ou are responsib[...]

62 User Guide T rademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentr e logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and W indows Vista are trademarks of the Micr osoft group of companies. Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. AMD, the AMD A[...]

63 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY ST AR® is a joint program of the U.S. Envir onmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment thr ough energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to of fer our customers products with an ENERGY ST AR compliant designation. The [...]

64 User Guide T o awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. For mor e information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. Enabling ErP compliance mode Y ou can enable the energy-related products dir ective (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Set[...]