Lenovo Q150 manual

V ersion 1.0 2010.4 User Guide L e n o v o I d ea C e n t r e Q1 5 0 S e ri e s 31044392 Machine type: 10053 31044392_Q150_UG_FM_EN_V1.0.indd1 1 2010.4.20 10:26:26 AM[...]

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 you received with this pr oduct for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury [...]

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1 Contents Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardwar e .............................. 1 1.1 Front view ................................................................................2 1.2 Rear view .................................................................................3 1.3 Computer mount instruction ....[...]

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1 2 3 4 5 Chapter This chap ter co ntain s the follo wing topics: ÿ Computer hardware intr oduction ÿ Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter may vary from your computer setup, depending on computer models and configurations. User Guide 1 Usin g the Comp uter Har dwar e 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2010.4.20[...]

2 User Guide 1.1 Front view Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer ar e blocked. Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems. Power button and power indicator S/P DIF connector USB2.0 ports (2) Base stand screw 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2010.4.20 10:46:47 AM[...]

3 User Guide 1.2 Rear view VGA port or HDMI port Power socket HDMI-OUT connector Audio line-out USB2.0 ports(2) Audio line-in Ethernet ports 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 3 2010.4.20 10:46:48 AM[...]

4 User Guide 1.3 Computer mount instruction The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position. Installing the base stand 1. Attach the base stand to the unit. 2. Tighten the screw with your fingers. Note: Make sure to install the base stand befor e placing the chassis in a vertical position. 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 4 2010.4.20 10:46:[...]

5 User Guide The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or monitor . (Only some models have this metal bracket.) 1. First, scr ew the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor . 2. Slide the computer into this metal bracket and scr ew the computer firmly to the Bracket. 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 5 2010.4.20 10:46:51 AM[...]

6 User Guide 1.4 Setting the display r esolution 1. When you connect the computer to your TV or monitor , adjust the display resolution to the optimum setting accor ding to the instructions in your TV or monitor’ s user manual or after consulting with the supplier . 2. Adjusting the OS desktop size (when the OS desktop size is larger than the scr[...]

7 User Guide 1.5.1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboar d port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a keyboard.) 1.5.2 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a mouse.) 1.5.3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the computer . • If you have a Video G[...]

8 User Guide • If you have an HDMI monitor , connect the cable to the port as shown. 1.5.4 If you have audio devices, use the following information to connect them. Audio line-out This socket sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers. Audio line-in Use this socket to attach a microphone to your com[...]

9 User Guide speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker , if necessary . On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. c. Connect the speakers to audio line-out port on the computer . d. Connect the adapter to the power source. 1.5.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter: (T hi s pi c[...]

10 User Guide S-Video Use this port to attach a television set that has an S-Video port. Ethernet Use this port to attach the computer to an Ether net-type local area network (LAN). 1.5.8 Using S/P DIF output digital signals: If you have external devices that support S/P DIF , you can use the S/P DIF port output high definition audio signal. Do th[...]

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Recovery Wizar d This chap ter co ntain s the follo wing topics: ÿ Recovery W izard Attention: Using this program will r esult in loss of data. User Guide 11 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 11 2010.4.20 10:46:55 AM[...]

12 User Guide Recovery Wizard Recovery Wizard will lead you thr ough steps to r ecover your computer system. Y ou can also return your computer to original factory configuration. 1. T ur n on the computer . When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key to launch the Windows Boot Manager . Then select Windows Setup to launch Recovery Wizard proced[...]

13 User Guide 3. Click Next . 4. The recovery will take several minutes to complete. Note: Do not restart your computer while r ecovery is in progr ess. 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 2010.4.20 10:46:56 AM[...]

14 User Guide 5. Click Restart or Shutdown to finish the recovery process. 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 2010.4.20 10:46:56 AM[...]

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter Using the Computer Softwar e This chap ter co ntain s the follo wing topics: ÿ Computer software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features may vary accor ding to the software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. User Guide 15 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 2010.4.20 10:46:57 AM[...]

16 User Guide Instructions on how to play High Definition (HD) audio and video files 1. Video format The standard pr oduct has no installation software or a plug-in for high definition audio and video players; although some models may come with audio and video software, it is not guaranteed that they will support all high definition audio and v[...]

17 User Guide 3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD Cyberlink PowerDVD is a media player designed to play common audio and video files. It supports some High Definition (HD) audio and video files such as MPEG-2, VC-1, H.264 (Mpeg-4 A VC) video formats and AC3, AAC audio formats. Cyberlink PowerDVD can be upgraded to support other audio or video formats. Please[...]

18 User Guide 3.2.4 Help and Support For more information on the operation of Security Center , see pr oduct help Information in the Help option. In the help document, you can learn more about McAfee Security Center operation and settings. 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 18 2010.4.20 10:46:58 AM[...]

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chap ter co ntain s the follo wing topics: ÿ Daily Maintenance and T ools Instructions User Guide 19 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 19 2010.4.20 10:46:59 AM[...]

20 User Guide 4.1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to err oneous operation or the installation of additional software. If softwar e problems develop in the originally installed softwar e, you can restor e the system by using system backup and restoration featur es. Note: The existing system settings will change after restora[...]

21 User Guide 4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk Do the following periodically to clean up the disks and possibly enhance your computer’ s performance: 1. Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System T ools → Disk Cleanup . 2. Choose the disk you want to clean up. 3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process. 4.4 Checking For , and Corr[...]

22 User Guide 4.6 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 around the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in or der to clean the components include: a vacuum[...]

1 2 3 4 5 Chapter T roubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chap ter co ntain s the follo wing topics: ÿ T roubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 23 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 23 2010.4.20 10:47:01 AM[...]

24 User Guide Solving problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part befor e the problem started, r eview the installation procedur es and ensure that the part is corr ectly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is pr operly connected. • If an error message [...]

25 User Guide or monitor does not support this new resolution, the system will r ecovery to the original resolution within 20 seconds. Set the refr esh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to your TV or monitor . If there is no image displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new r efresh rate, turn off your TV or monit[...]

26 User Guide securely inserted into the headphone socket. • Adjust the Windows volume control — click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. Ensur e that the volume is tur ned up and that the sound is not muted. • Change audio device — click Start → Control Panel → Har dware and Sound → Manage aud[...]

27 User Guide removing it. 2. If the program has its own uninstaller , run it directly to uninstall the pr ogram. 3. If the program does not have its own uninstaller , then select Control Panel fr om Start menu. 4. From the Control Panel , choose Pr ograms → Programs and Featur es . 5. Find the applicable program in the Programs and Functions dia[...]

28 User Guide is unable to retrieve this number . 2. The drivers for this computer model support W indows XP or W indows 7 systems. 3. When you use the W indows Media Center to watch TV , pay particular attention to the following: • In the following two situations, you must re-save the channel list: a. When you change your TV signal from digital [...]