Lenovo 57329389 manual

V ersion 1.0 2013.03 User Guide H5s Series Machine type: 10093/2561/4746 [H520s] 10107/3230 [H505s] 10118/6286 [H535s ES] 10119/6287 [H535s Non-ES] 10126/90A5 [H515s] 10131/90A9 [H530s ES] 10132/90AB [H530s Non-ES] 31504385[...]

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 Basic connec[...]

ii Contents T roubleshooting and Confirming Setup ................................. 25 T roubleshooting Display Pr oblems ............................................................26 T roubleshooting Audio Pr oblems ..............................................................27 T roubleshooting Softwar e 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 Memory card r eader (selected models only) USB connectors Optical drive eject button Headphone connector Optical Drive (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator Microphone 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 r ear of your computer .) Lenovo H505s On-board VGA connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors USB 3.0 connectors Ethernet connec[...]

4 User Guide Lenovo H515s On-board VGA connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors USB 3.0 connectors Ethernet connector Audio connectors Power connector Cable clip PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models ar e equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter slot (some mod[...]

5 User Guide Lenovo H520s USB connectors WiFi antenna (selected models only) 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 slot (some models ar e equipped with USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) P[...]

6 User Guide Lenovo H530s HDMI connector (selected models only) WiFi antenna (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB 3.0 connectors USB 2.0 connectors 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 slot (some models ar e equipped with USB [...]

7 User Guide Lenovo H535s 11 1 2 USB 2.0 connectors WiFi antenna (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB 3.0 connectors USB 2.0 connectors 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 slot (some mode[...]

8 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 . Basic connector instructions Note: Y our computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microp[...]

9 User Guide DVI connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector . HDMI connector (optional) Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV . TV -T uner connector (optional) Only supported on systems with an optional TV tuner card. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboar d or mouse, f[...]

10 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[...]

11 User Guide Connecting the power cor d Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. W e recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector . Some models are equipped with Power Adapter .[...]

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[...]

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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 Corporation[...]

16 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[...]

17 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 Recovery . [...]

20 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 → [...]

21 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 23[...]

24 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 Pr oblem Resolution User Guide 25[...]

26 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[...]

27 User Guide Problem: Ripple on scr een. T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 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[...]

28 User Guide T roubleshooting Softwar e Problems Problem: Y ou are unable to exit a running program normally . T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 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:[...]

29 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[...]

30 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[...]

31 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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Har dware Replacement Guide 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 the keyboard and mouse User [...]

34 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[...]

35 User Guide Additional information resour ces If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the W orld W ide Web. Y ou can find the following information: • CRUremovalandinstallationinformation • Publications • T roubleshootinginformation • Partsinf[...]

36 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components. When you are r eplacing a part, do not open the anti-static package 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 you handle p[...]

37 User Guide Internal components The following illustrations show the components inside your computer . 3 1 2 4 Lenovo H505s/H515s Heatsink and CPU fan System board Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive[...]

38 User Guide 3 1 2 4 5 Lenovo H520s/H530s Heatsink and CPU fan System board Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive Power supply[...]

39 User Guide 3 1 2 4 5 Lenovo H535s System board Heatsink and CPU fan Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive Power supply[...]

40 User Guide Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboar d) 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 . Lenovo H505s 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 12 13 9 Micropr ocessor a[...]

41 User Guide Lenovo H515s 5 6 4 1 2 3 7 9 13 14 10 11 12 15 16 8 System fan header Clear CMOS jumper Battery Micropr ocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header SA T A connectors (2) Memory slots (2) Hard disk drive power connector LPC debug header Front panel connector System fan header PCI express X 16 adapter slot Front USB connectors (2) [...]

42 User Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 17 15 18 19 20 Lenovo H520s 12V power connector Micropr ocessor 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[...]

43 User Guide 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 7 6 9 8 Lenovo H530s 12V power connector Micropr ocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory slots (2) Thermal sensor header Hard disk drive power connector Power connector Power fan header SA T A connectors (3) Front panel connector Front USB connectors (2) LPC debug header Mini PCI[...]

44 User Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 Lenovo H535s 12V power connector Micropr ocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory slots (2) Thermal sensor header Mini PCI-E slot Power connector Power fan header SA T A connectors (3) Front panel connector Front USB connector Front USB connector Front audio connector PCI express X[...]

45 User Guide Replacing har dware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM , g[...]

46 User Guide 5. Slide the computer cover toward the r ear of the chassis to remove. Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on a flat, stable surface.[...]

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

48 User Guide Replacing an optical drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or [...]

49 User Guide 5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the r ear of the optical drive. 6. Remove the 2 screws that secur e the optical drive to the optical drive bay and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the drive bay . 4 5 3 7. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the fr ont, then attach it to the drive bay with the [...]

50 User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epair before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide [...]

51 User Guide 6. Remove the 4 screws that secur e the hard disk drive to the bay . 7. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay . 8. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new har d disk drive into the drive bay . (2) Scr ew back the 4 screws on the drive bay . 9. Attach the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive. 10. Line up the [...]

52 User Guide T o replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover . Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note: For this procedur e, 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 replaced by opening the r etaining cli[...]

53 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and the mouse T o replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) fr om the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords fr om electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Locating conne[...]

54 User Guide 3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails. Then, push the computer cover closed until it snaps into position. Screw back the 2 scr ews on the chassis. 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer . Refer to “Locating connectors on th[...]

55 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 r esponsi[...]

56 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[...]

57 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY ST AR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Pr otection 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 [...]