Lenovo C3 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 Machine type 10104 6595 C440 10110 6267 C540 2013 02 Lenovo C4 C5 Series User Guide 31504111 ...

Page 2: ...his User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2013 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RE...

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Page 4: ...ortant information about using the computer 9 Connecting to the Internet 10 Wired keyboard selected models only 11 Using Windows 8 13 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 14 The Charms Bar 14 Shutting down the computer 14 Switching between apps 15 Closing an app 15 Opening other system programs 15 Windows Help and Support 15 Touch screen instructions 17 Touch Screen Calibration 18 User ...

Page 5: ...n 33 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 35 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 36 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 37 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 38 Hardware Replacement Guide 39 Overview 40 Replacing hardware 43 Appendix 53 Declaration 53 Trademarks 54 Energy Star St...

Page 6: ...uction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration User Guide 1 Using the Computer Hardware ...

Page 7: ... 2 3 7 6 5 4 8 9 10 Built in microphone Built in camera Hard disk drive indicator Wi Fi status indicator Monitor On Off indicator Menu button Direction button Direction button Monitor On Off button Built in IR receiver Only functional on models equipped with a IR receiver module Attention The effective range of the Built in IR Emitter is 10 feet ...

Page 8: ...ir vents on the computer Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 USB connector Headphone connector Microphone connector USB connector Memory card reader Power button Optical drive eject button Optical drive Attention Do not insert 3 inch discs into the optical drive ...

Page 9: ...TV tuner connector selected models only 2 connectors for Japan TV tuner connector selected models only 2 connectors for Japan Power connector Ethernet connector USB connector USB connector HDMI out connector selected models only Security cable slot Air vents ...

Page 10: ...stand holder 2 Line up the stand base with the mounting holes in the stand holder then push the stand base into position 1 2 3 Pull the hand screw ring up then secure the stand base to the stand holder with the hand screw 3 4 Press down the hand screw ring ...

Page 11: ...6 User Guide Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference It can be rotated 5 forward and 25 backward ...

Page 12: ...ou want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network HDMI connector optional Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV TV Tuner connector optional Connects to an external antenna to view pro...

Page 13: ...8 User Guide Connecting your computer Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector ...

Page 14: ...9 User Guide Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer Hold the computer tightly when you carry it ...

Page 15: ...adband modem Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions Note Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions Wireless network connection For wireless networks you can use the built in wireless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network To connect your computer to the wireless network 1 Move the cursor to the t...

Page 16: ... allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this model of computer Notes Some models are not equipped with the LVT program The LVT key on the keyboard is disabled in the models without the LVT program F2 Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed To learn more about this program repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer ...

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Page 18: ...ing between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation Please use it in accordance with the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA between you and Microsoft For any question related to the operating system please contact Microsoft directly User Guide 13 ...

Page 19: ...lect the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed Press the Windows key The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen Press the Windows key C Shutting down the...

Page 20: ...n If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of the screen Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open t...

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Page 22: ...er Guide 17 This chapter contains the following topics Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen Attention Only selected models are equipped with a touch screen ...

Page 23: ...ct Hardware and Sound 2 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 3 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button 4 To finish the calibration use your finger or a 9 mm diameter touch pen to touch each of the calibration points shown in sequence User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch and rotational movements enlargement and reducti...

Page 24: ...is is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button 2 Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen press and hold your finger on the screen until a circle appears After lifting your finger from the touch screen a menu bar will pop up completing the single finger right click operation This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right butt...

Page 25: ...imilar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse 4 Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically or horizontally on the touch screen this is called a Rolling Operation For example This operation is similar to moving the scroll wheel on the top of a mouse and produces the same results as the scroll wheel interface does ...

Page 26: ...eration For example you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer 6 Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen then rotate them in the desired direction For example you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer Note To learn more about how to use the touch screen refer to Windows Help and Support by press Wind...

Page 27: ... actions which you wish to adjust By clicking on Settings you can adjust the Speed and Spatial tolerance parameters to match the user s natural way of double clicking You can double click on the lower right corner of the icon to test this Note Users can access more help information from the Windows Help and Support menu ...

Page 28: ...is may leave a water mark and affect touch operation 5 Do not place or drop anything which could obstruct it in the four corners of the screen or any part of its frame because this could separate the screen from the frame and stop the screen from being able to sense position properly Please avoid leaving water and dust in the gap between the casing and glass when you are cleaning the frame 6 Avoid...

Page 29: ... The time interval from when the screen was last touched Note The user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content to learn accurate hand gestures 8 The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode 9 The touch screen also does not function during the startup process in Hibernate mode and in Sleep mode or Safe mode ...

Page 30: ... to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery If you do this all of the existing data on drive C will be lost but the content and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C partition Otherw...

Page 31: ...ery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of da...

Page 32: ...OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Select Driver and Application Installation from the Search charm After starting the procedure install the drivers and software m...

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Page 34: ...are This chapter contains the following topic Software instructions Note The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased User Guide 29 ...

Page 35: ...s of this program are listed below This program supports online upgrades The functions shown below are for reference only functionality will depend on the program icons currently displayed Registration Registration provides you with access to product support upgrades and alerts on topics Take advantage of award winning Lenovo services User Guide The User Guide provides more information about your ...

Page 36: ...ns the following topic Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card User Guide 31 ...

Page 37: ...m resolution 1 Make sure the power cord is plugged into your computer and a functioning power outlet 2 Unplug the power cord and plug the power cord back in securely and restart the computer 3 If the LCD screen has a LCD On Off button check that the LCD screen has been turned on If still cannot solve the problem contact Lenovo Customer Service Problem You need to change the display property settin...

Page 38: ...ntrol Panel select Hardware and Sound 2 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 3 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem No sound from the integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution Adjust the Windows volume control select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden ic...

Page 39: ...ll or uninstall a program Problem resolution During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization During the uninstall process never directly delete the files or folders This is harmful to the operating system and might cause a system wide malfunction Use the...

Page 40: ... the operating side of the CD DVD for defects Problem The capacity of the hard disk as indicated by the system is less than the nominal capacity Troubleshooting and problem resolution For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature the system recovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit Further Technical Explanation The ...

Page 41: ...tem problems The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following Select the Settings charm then select Help Press Windows key F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also...

Page 42: ...puter to start the Setup Utility program How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup Boot Priority then set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy Windows ope...

Page 43: ...lay do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions 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 i...

Page 44: ...ontains the following topics Ø Removing the stand base Ø Removing the foot cover Ø Replacing a memory module Ø Replacing the hard disk drive Ø Replacing the optical drive Ø Replacing the adapter Ø Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 39 ...

Page 45: ...step by step procedures Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to those computer models that have the TV Tuner card installed It does not apply to those computer models that do not have the TV Tuner card installed This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts Memory modules Hard disk drive Optical drive Adapter Key...

Page 46: ...l sources of information To access this information go to http support lenovo com Tools required To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers Note The screws for the different components vary in size During the d...

Page 47: ...carefully Handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components Before you replace a new part touch the anti static package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static ele...

Page 48: ...es from the computer 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface Removing the stand base Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover Note It may be helpful to place the computer face down on a soft flat surface for this procedure Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or...

Page 49: ...oft flat surface for this procedure Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the comput...

Page 50: ...vo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input outpu...

Page 51: ...wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover Note It may be helpful to place the computer face down on a soft flat surface for this procedure Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the co...

Page 52: ...hen slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown 1 1 7 Push the lock pins outward to release the hard disk drive from the bracket 8 To install the new hard disk drive a Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins b Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position 9 Reattach the foot cover and stand base ...

Page 53: ...or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Left and right views and Rear view for help with locating the various con...

Page 54: ...cal drive cover so that the disk springs out as shown 8 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the metal bracket 9 Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk 10 Separate the cover from the defective optical drive ...

Page 55: ... into the drive bay 12 Reattach the foot cover and stand base Replacing the adapter Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover 1 Remove any media disks CDs or memory cards from the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the adapter cable from the computer then unplug the power ...

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Page 57: ... memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Side view of the computer and Rear view of the computer 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector The mouse can be replaced using the same m...

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Page 60: ... Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor Lenovo has preset the following power management features to t...

Page 61: ...mpliance mode in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power ErP and press Enter 3 Select Enabled and press Enter 4 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm Note When ErP compliance ...