Lenovo 40812GU, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 2010 4 User Guide Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Series 31044392 Machine type 10053 31044392_Q150_UG_FM_EN_V1 0 indd1 1 2010 4 20 10 26 26 AM ...

Page 2: ...th this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product Danger Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations Attention Beware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2010 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 1 2010 4 20 10...

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Page 4: ...tem Maintenance and Recovery 19 4 1 Restoring the System 20 4 2 Backup and Restore 20 4 3 Cleaning Up the Disk 21 4 4 Checking For and Correcting Disk Errors 21 4 5 Defragmenting the Disk s 21 4 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 23 5 1 Troubleshooting display problems 24 5 2 Troubleshooting audio problems 25 5 3 Troubleshooting software problems...

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Page 6: ... hardware introduction 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 Using the Computer Hardware 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 1 2010 4 20 10 46 47 AM ...

Page 7: ...e that none of the air vents on the computer are 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...laced 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 before placing the chassis in a vertical position 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 4 2010 4 20 10 46 49 AM ...

Page 10: ...our TV or monitor Only some models have this metal bracket 1 First screw the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor 2 Slide the computer into this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the Bracket 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 5 2010 4 20 10 46 51 AM ...

Page 11: ... original resolution within 20 seconds Important IdeaCentre Q150 Set the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to your TV or monitor If no image is displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh rate turn off your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting When connecting to a TV please select the TV s appropriate input channel 1 5 Connecting ...

Page 12: ...rd 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 Graphics Array VGA Standard monitor connect the cable to the port as shown 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 7 2010 4 20 10 46 51 AM ...

Page 13: ...akers Audio line in Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software This socket might be located on the front of the computer 1 5 5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter This picture is only a sketch for guidance it does not necessarily show actual speakers a Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if n...

Page 14: ...e speakers a Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary On some speakers this cable is permanently attached b Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary On some speakers this cable is permanently attached c Connect the speakers to the audio line out port on the computer d Connect the plug to the power source Note Some models are not equipped with external speakers 1 5 7 Conne...

Page 15: ...e using S P DIF output 1 Connect the external device to the S P DIF port 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage audio devices from the pop up window choose Playback tab choose Digital Audio S P DIF as your playback device click the Apply button save your change Note You may find no sound if you switch to a different external sound that device does not support S P DIF follow step 2 t...

Page 16: ... Chapter Recovery Wizard This chapter contains the following topics ÿ Recovery Wizard Attention Using this program will result in loss of data User Guide 11 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 11 2010 4 20 10 46 55 AM ...

Page 17: ...ry configuration 1 Turn 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 procedure 2 The Welcome window appears Note All data under C drive will be lost You may backup all personal data before proceeding 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 12 2010 4 20 10 46 56 AM ...

Page 18: ...13 User Guide 3 Click Next 4 The recovery will take several minutes to complete Note Do not restart your computer while recovery is in progress 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 13 2010 4 20 10 46 56 AM ...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...he following topics ÿ Computer software instructions Note The interface and functionality of these features may vary according 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 ...

Page 21: ...es during normal operation it does not necessarily mean there is a hardware or system problem instead the user is recommended to consult with the supplier or manufacturer concerning problems related to audio and video players plugins and audio and video files IdeaCentre Q150 has been tested for playing high definition audio and video files of the following specifications the actual audio and video...

Page 22: ...ttacks It also provides security against multi pronged attacks by combining anti virus anti spyware and firewall technologies Note Connect to the Internet before activation 3 2 1 Using McAfee Security Center Choose All Programs McAfee McAfee Security Center from the Start menu to launch the antivirus software Or Double click the McAfee Security Center on the desktop to launch the antivirus softwar...

Page 23: ...re information on the operation of Security Center see product 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 ...

Page 24: ... 2 3 4 5 Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chapter contains the following topics ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions User Guide 19 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 19 2010 4 20 10 46 59 AM ...

Page 25: ...overy time from the pop up box Choose the latest date when the system was running properly Click Next to continue 3 The system will start restoration When all processes run to completion the system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has completed successfully 4 2 Backup and Restore For security purposes you can back up the system status before you install additional softwa...

Page 26: ... Note You cannot start error checking until the computer is restarted and initialized 4 5 Defragmenting the Disk s Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the disk The system cannot directly reutilize these blank spaces and system performance can decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps to increase To defragment your disk storage do the follow...

Page 27: ... directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions that are included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible ...

Page 28: ... 3 4 5 Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics ÿ Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 23 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1 0 indd 23 2010 4 20 10 47 01 AM ...

Page 29: ... problem resolution 1 Check that the monitor has been turned on if not press the Power button 2 Check to see if the monitor power cable is loose if so securely plug the power cable into the monitor 3 Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the computer graphics card port if not shut down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor Problem You need...

Page 30: ...nsult your display devices supplier 5 2 Troubleshooting audio problems Problem No sound from integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution Adjust the Windows volume control double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass and treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstal...

Page 31: ...ion During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete individual files or folders This is harmful to the system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the following procedure to properly uninstall p...

Page 32: ... 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example a nominal capacity of 1GB is 1000MB while the actual capacity of 1GB is 1024MB The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be worked out according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40GB while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1...

Page 33: ...your TV signal from digital to analog your saved channel list for digital TV is deleted When you want to watch digital TV again you must create and save a new channel list b When you change your TV signal from analog to digital your saved channel list for analog TV is deleted When you want to watch analog TV again you must create and save a new channel list Before you can watch teletext programmin...