Lenovo H5S manual

V ersion 1.0 2012.02 User Guide H5s Series Machine type: 10093/2561/4746 31501722[...]

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[...]

[...]

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 ......................[...]

2 Contents Chapter 4 Hardwar e Replacement Guide ............................. 19 4.1 Locations ..............................................................................22 4.2 Replacing hardwar e ...............................................................25 Appendix. .........................................................................[...]

Chapter This cha pter con tain s th e fo llow ing 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[...]

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 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 connect[...]

3 User Guide 1.2 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 .) USB connectors WiFi antenna (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors PCI Express[...]

4 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 . 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer . • Lookforthesmallconnectoriconsonthebackofyourcompute[...]

5 User Guide Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals fr om an exter nal audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio l[...]

6 User Guide 1.4 Audio configuration instruction (This instruction is only for PC models whose mainboard supports audio transforming from 2.0 ster eo to 5.1 surround.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surr ound sound. Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device: Front channel Surround[...]

7 User Guide 1.5 Connect the power cords pr operly to grounded electrical outlets 1.6 How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only) Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable accor ding to this table. Because other types of cables do not meet the requir ements of the Blu-ray standard. Y ou need to[...]

8 User Guide 1.7 Wired keyboar d (selected models only) L VT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the L VT (Lenovo V antage T echnology) program, Lenovo’ s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the L VT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on th[...]

Chapter Using the Rescue System This cha pter con tain s th e fo llow ing 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[...]

10 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[...]

11 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[...]

12 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 [...]

Chapter T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This cha pter con tain s th e fo llow ing 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 13[...]

14 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[...]

15 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[...]

16 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[...]

17 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[...]

18 User Guide • 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 circuit boar ds, it is very important to periodically cle[...]

Chapter Har dwar e Replacement Guide This cha pter con tain s th e fo llow ing 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 [...]

20 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[...]

21 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[...]

22 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[...]

23 User Guide Internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer . 3 1 2 4 5 Heatsink and system fan System board Optical disk drive and bay Hard disk drive Power supply[...]

24 User Guide 4.1.2 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 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 17 15 18 19 20 12V[...]

25 User Guide PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) Front audio connector PCI express X 16 adapter slot System fan header 4.2 Replacing hardwar e 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 Hardwa[...]

26 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.[...]

27 User Guide 4.2.3 Removing the front bezel T o remove the fr ont 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 sh[...]

28 User Guide 4.2.4 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 Gui[...]

29 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 [...]

30 User Guide 4.2.5 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 [...]

31 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 [...]

32 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[...]

33 User Guide 4.2.7 Replacing the keyboard and the mouse T o replace the keyboar d: 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 “Locatin[...]

34 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[...]

35 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 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 [...]

38 User Guide[...]