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    V ersion 1.0 2012.02 User Guide IdeaCentr e K4 Series Machine type: 10086/3109/4743 K430 10089/1168/4744 K410 10090/2556/4748 K415 31501096[...]

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    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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    1 Contents Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardwar e .............................. 1 1.1 Front view of the chassis ........................................................2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis ........................................................3 1.3 Connecting your computer .........................[...]

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    3.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ............27 3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance T asks ....................................28 Chapter 4 Hardwar e Replacement Guide ............................. 29 4.1 Locations .............................................................................33 4.2 Replacing hardwar e ............[...]

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    Chapter This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics:  Computer hardwar e introduction  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 models and configurations. User Guide 1 Using the Computer Har dwar e[...]

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    2 User Guide 1.1 Front 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 connect[...]

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    3 User Guide 1.2 Rear view of the chassis 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 Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (some models ar e equipped[...]

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    4 User Guide 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 connector (some models ar e equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (some models ar e[...]

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    5 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 connector (some models ar e equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connecto[...]

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    6 User Guide 1.3 Connecting your computer Note: Y our computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.3.1 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 [...]

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    7 User Guide Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device. USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that [...]

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    8 User Guide 1.4 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, click Start → Con[...]

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    9 User Guide 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 the above steps as a refer ence to configure the 7.1 surr ound sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read t[...]

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    10 User Guide Note: If the audio configuration interfaces in above are dif ferent from your actual computer , you may use above steps as refer ence to configure the 5.1 surround audio device in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electr onic Help information for further assistance. 1.6 Connect the power cords pr operly to grou[...]

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    11 User Guide 1.8 Wired keyboar d (selected models only) L VT —— After entering W indows, press this key to launch the L VT (Lenovo V antage T echnology) program, Lenovo’ s pre-loaded Home PC softwar e. In addition to its own functions, the L VT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on[...]

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    12 User Guide • Operationofthehot-swappableharddisk Slide it into the bay from the fr ont until it snaps into position. Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out of the drive bay .[...]

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    13 User Guide • Connectthehot-swappableharddisktotheothercomputer Notes: • Don’tunplugthehar ddiskwhileitiscopyingthedatatoavoidresultin a loss of data. • Afterinstallingtheharddiskandconnectingallthecables,waitfora moment to[...]

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    14 User Guide 1.10 Power Control Switch (selected models only) The Power Control Switch featur e allows your computer to switch to different modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations. Operation of the Power Control Switch The Power Control Switch function supports thr ee operating modes: Auto , T urbo and Cool . System[...]

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    15 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toopentheindicatorunder[...]

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    16 User Guide AUTO Auto adjust the system CPU clock frequency and running speed. T urn the Power Control Switch knob to the Auto position to enable this mode. 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 urn the Power Control Switch knob[...]

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

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    18 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[...]

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    Chapter Using the Rescue System This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics:  OneKey Recovery  Driver and Application Installation  System Setup  System Backup  System Recovery  Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this pr ogram will result in loss of data. • Y oucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer[...]

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    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: By selecting Control Panel → Administrative T ools → Computer Management → Dis[...]

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    21 User Guide Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and r elease the F2 key once tur ning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation . Follow the on-screen pr ompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Applicati[...]

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    22 User Guide 2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP addr ess and proxy server of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set and manage the passwor d for Lenovo Rescue System. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Passwor d Management for the first time. If you don’t want to [...]

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    This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics:  T roubleshooting and Pr oblem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to those machines that do not have a TV tuner card. User Guide 23 Chapter T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup[...]

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    24 User Guide Solving Problems 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device[...]

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    25 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[...]

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    26 User Guide Problem: Y ou need to install or uninstall a program. Problem r esolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system of f or through other drastic means. This can cause system pr ogram disorder or even failure during system initialization. During the uninstall process , never directly delete the files[...]

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    27 User Guide Problem: The capacity of the har d disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity . T roubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system r ecovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space. This may account for the appar ent hard disk capacity deficit. Fu[...]

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    28 User Guide TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • Y oumustsettheTVtunerinputsignaltoanalogbeforeyoucanwatch T eletext programming. 3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance T asks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated ci[...]

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    This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin 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  [...]

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    30 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[...]

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

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    32 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 [...]

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    33 User Guide 4.1 Locations 4.1.1 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[...]

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    34 User Guide 4.1.2 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 loca[...]

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    35 User Guide Front panel connector Front USB connector Front USB connector Mode switch connector Serial (COM2) connector Battery Front audio connector PCI express X 1 adapter slots (2) System fan header Lenovo K410 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 17 15 18 19 20 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink Micropr ocessor fan header Memory [...]

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    36 User Guide 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 1 adapter slots (3) Front audio connector PCI express X 16 adapter slot System fan header Lenovo K415 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2[...]

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    37 User Guide Mini PCI-E slot Power connector eSA T A connector Power fan header SSD power connector (Optional) LPC debug connector SA T A connectors (4) Serial (COM2) connector Front panel connector SPI debug connector Mode switch connector Front USB connector (2) ROM socket Clear CMOS jumper Front USB header PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) Fron[...]

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    38 User Guide 4.2.2 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 [...]

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    39 User Guide 4.2.3 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. [...]

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    40 User Guide 4.2.4 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 replac[...]

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    41 User Guide 4.2.5 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 h[...]

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    42 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 . 4.2.6 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[...]

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    43 User Guide 4.2.7 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 th[...]

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    44 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 .[...]

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    45 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 .[...]

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    46 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 m[...]

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    47 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 .[...]

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    48 User Guide 4.2.9 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 a[...]

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    49 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[...]

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    50 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[...]

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    51 User Guide By using ENERGY ST AR compliant products and taking advantage of the power - management features of your computer , you reduce the consumption of electricity . Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings, a cleaner environment, and the r eduction of greenhouse gas emissions. For more information about EN[...]

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