Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 Machine type 10109 6266 2013 02 Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 Series User Guide www lenovo com 31503505 ...

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: ...rtant information about using the computer 6 Connecting to the Internet 8 Using the E Dice 9 E Dice Components and Connectors 10 Charging the E Dice 10 Playing with the E Dice 11 Use and Maintenance 12 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 Win...

Page 5: ...novo Support 30 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 31 Troubleshooting Display Problems 32 Troubleshooting Touch screen 33 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 33 Troubleshooting Software Problems 34 Troubleshooting Problems Hard Disks 35 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 35 Windows Help and Support 36 BIOS setup utility 36 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 37 Appendix 39 Declaration ...

Page 6: ...uction to the computer hardware Ø 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: ... press and hold for 5 seconds Mode switch button PC mode HDMI in Monitor Off Brightness adjustment button Volume down Volume up Press and hold the screen rotation button for 5 seconds to turn the touch button function on or off Note When the battery indicator is blinking it means that the computer is charging When the battery indicator stops blinking and is on constantly it means that the computer...

Page 8: ...3 User Guide Left and right view of the computer Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader USB connector USB connector HDMI in connector Power connector Power button ...

Page 9: ...o block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating Air vents Recesses Screw hole Note The recesses and screw hole are designed for fixing the IdeaCentre Horizon 27 more firmly to a special desk The special desk must be purchased separately ...

Page 10: ...tach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you 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 HDMI connector optional Connects to the HDMI connector on your displ...

Page 11: ...6 User Guide Connecting the power cord Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer ...

Page 12: ...7 User Guide Note The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons Touching them turns on the indicator lights Hold the computer tightly when you carry it ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...s the following topics Ø E Dice instructons Note Only some models are equipped with E Dice Note The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased User Guide 9 ...

Page 15: ...ator light blinks while you are rolling the dice this indicates the battery is low on power To charge the battery do the following Put the E Dice into the included USB power adapter and connect the adapter to the USB connector on your computer Note The indicator will blink while the E Dice is charging When the light stays on constantly the E Dice is fully charged ...

Page 16: ...s not work To pair the E Dice do the following 1 Open the Lenovo Tycoon game and go to the Dice Inspection interface Click the Inspection Start button in the pop up dialog box then roll the E Dice The dice on the screen will roll and stop with the E Dice 2 Click Inspection Completed OK to finish the pairing process Note You need to pair all the E Dice before playing a game Only successfully paired...

Page 17: ...dice Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the E Dice and the computer Make sure there are no electronic devices close by which might create strong electromagnetic fields that could interrupt the wireless connection such as speakers remote controls for electronic toys or cell phones Always keep the E Dice and its power adapter clean to prevent dust buildup The E Dice and its accessorie...

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: ...Touch screen instructions User Guide 17 This chapter contains the following topics Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen ...

Page 23: ...you are touching it start the calibration program The procedure is as follows 1 In Control Panel select Hardware and Sound 2 In Hardware and Sound window select Tablet PC Settings 3 In Tablet PC Settings dialogue click Calibrate button User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch and rotational movements enlargement and reduction multi touch operations and ...

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: ...ith a wet cloth as this may leave a water mark and affect touch operation 5 Avoid using the touch screen in dusty environments or hot or humid conditions Any abrupt temperature change may cause condensation on the inside surface of the glass screen which will disappear after a short time and does not affect normal use Note The touch screen will not affect other computer processes when used normall...

Page 29: ...24 User Guide 7 The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode 8 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: ...Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 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: ...1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G while its actual capacity should be 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 37G If the Service partition of 3G 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1024 x 1024 x 1024 2 79G is subtracted the capacity of...

Page 41: ...ecurity hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the computer 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 Prior...

Page 42: ...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...

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Page 46: ...ed 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 take ef...

Page 47: ...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 ...