Machine type: 10088/3111 Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide Version 3.0 2011.
Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or damage to your product. Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Contents Important Safety Information CCCCCCCCCCC Using the Computer Hardware............................... 1 1.1 Front view.................................................................................2 1.2 Left and right view of the computer..........................................3 1.3 Rear view of the computer........................................................4 1.4 Computer stand instruction......................................................5 1.5 Connecting your computer...................
CCCCCCCCCCC Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup. ............. 33 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems..........................................34 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems............................................35 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................35 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks......................................................................................36 5.
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: 1 2 Computer hardware introduction Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations.
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems.
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1.4 Computer stand instruction Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. 2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over.
To open the computer stand, do the following: The computer can be mounted on the wall. To mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a wall mount VESA bracket adapter* (some models are shipped with this part) on the back of the computer. Using this bracket adapter to install a UL listed standard wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall. Refer to Hardware Replacement Guide (HRG) for detail steps. * VESA bracket adapter spec: VESA100, 100mm x 100mm, M4 bolts.
1.5 Connecting your computer Use the following information to connect your computer: • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section. 1.5.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. 1.5.
1.5.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. • If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown. 1.5.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 1 2 Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Network adapter connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an ethernet-type local area network. TV-Tuner connector Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner (IEC type) card (Some models are equipped with this connector). TV antenna connector (F type) To connect the signal input cable for CATV (Some models are equipped with this connector). 1.5.
1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the bottom left of the screen to turn on the computer. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on.
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
1.7 Wired keyboard LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo’s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on this model of computer. Notes: 1. Some models are not equipped with the LVT program. 2. The LVT key on the keyboard is disabled in the models without the LVT program.
Chapter Touch screen user instruction This chapter contains the following topics: 1 Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen 2 Attention: Only some selected models are equipped with touch screens.
The monitor has touch capability due to a touch-sensitive screen installed. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’s hand transmits position information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger, and the computer will react. 2.
2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touches and rotational movements, enlargement and reduction multi-touch operations, and the user can transmit position information to the computer via touch. The touch screen uses a non-pressure movement recognition method, which only needs the finger to move lightly on the computer display screen or make a simple hand gesture to be detected by the main computer processor.
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 right mouse button.
3. Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to select the desired item and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it up again, to complete a double finger right click operation. The area where the first finger is placed can be used to show the right-click menu or perform related operations. 1 2 4. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement.
5. High Speed Slide If you touch the screen with a single finger and slide it a short distance horizontally (about 5 cm), then quickly lift it up again, this is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will show the “Forward” or “Back” icon. In the default situation, a high speed horizontal sliding movement will execute a forward or back operation. For example: Forward and Back operations for the IE browser; or Previous and Next slide operations in Windows Photo Viewer slideshow mode. about 5 FP 6.
7. Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the screen, change the distance between them. By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom out (or zoom in) operation. For example: you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer. 8. Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen, then rotate them in the desired direction.
2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings 1. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations according to the advice given on screen.
2. For more detailed configuration, you can click on the Flicks icon in the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, then click on “Customize your flicks setting” in the Flicks pop-up window. In the “Pen and Touch” window, the user can adjust more settings related to “Pen and Touch” according to their specific preferences.
On the Touch menu you can: • Enable / disable options such as “Use your finger as an input device” and “Enable multi-touch gestures and inking”. • Select touch 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. • Enable / disable touch points.
2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using it please remember not to tear the screen surface with any sharp object. 2. In order not to affect the normal use of the touch screen, please keep its surface clean and dry, and ensure that your fingers are clean and dry. 3. In order not to affect the precision of positioning on the touch screen, please avoid handling or touching the glass frame of the touch screen by your hands when you are carrying out touching operations. 4.
7. The recognition of touch gestures by this product can be influenced by the following factors: • Touching the correct place on the screen. • The speed of movement. • The time interval from when the screen was last touched. Note: To learn accurate hand gesture operations, the user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content. 8. The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode. 9.
Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup 1 2 System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. • You can recover the C drive of the computer to the factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery.
Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For more detailed information, see the following instructions: By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you can see the service partition, which must not be deleted. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition.
Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Follow the screen prompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will continue until completion.
2. If you select “LAN connection,” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 3.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set the password for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access the Password Management for the first time. If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 3.4 System Backup Back up your system partition to an image file.
Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following topics: Computer software instructions Note: The interface and function of each of these features are subject to the actual software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased.
4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly. You can set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments. You can also set the display delay time to automatically turn off the display when you are away from the computer. Note: The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your computer is in standby mode, sleep mode or turned off.
3) Confirm that Devices → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera has been checked. If there are other devices in this option, do not check them. Only choose the “Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera” device, and the window should display the camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjust the position and pitch angle of the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window.
The default setting has been pre-selected. You can adjust the viewing distance according to your needs. Notes: 1. Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not covered. 2. Ensure your eyes are exposed and not covered. (The function that detects the distance between the user and monitor is based on the position of the user’s eyes. Therefore, if the eyes are covered or there is a strong reflection, the distance detection may be affected.) Wear glasses may affect the accuracy of the face image verification.
Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics: 1 2 Troubleshooting and Problem 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.
Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
Problem: Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from integrated speakers.
Problem: You need to install 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 disorder or even failure during system initialization. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. This is harmful to the system, and might cause a system-wide malfunction. Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs: 1.
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 nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system, 1000 bytes.
• Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean around the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in order to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (pure water preferred) and cotton swabs.
5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. What is wireless connection? Wireless connection is a Bluetooth pairing process. It connects the wireless keyboard and mouse to the computer so that you can use them normally. 2. When do I need to use the wireless connection process? You will need to use the wireless connection process in any of the following situations: NO. Status 1 Some wireless keyboards and mice are not pre-paired before sale.
4. How can I tell if the wireless connection has been established successfully? a. Check if the devices work: See if you can use the wireless keyboard and mouse normally. b. Check the indicator lights: Refer to section “C” of the “Indicator light guide”. 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse connection instructions: Connection methods Description Instructions Hardware method Press the wireless reset button on the chassis to connect the wireless keyboard and mouse. Refer to Methods 1 and 2.
6. Once the wireless connection has been successfully established, the wireless keyboard and mouse will work properly. Method 3: (Using the operating system) Notes: • Prepare a wired keyboard and mouse before using this method. • Follow the steps below to install a new wireless keyboard and mouse. 1. Use a wired keyboard and mouse to start the operating system. 2. Turn on the power switches of the wireless keyboard and mouse (if they have power ON/OFF switches). 3.
3. Turn the wireless keyboard and mouse off and on again. a. Reinstall all batteries. b. Turn on the power switch (if the devices have ON/OFF switches). c. Repair the devices as explained in the “Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions” section in the User Guide. 4. Restart the computer. a. Turn off the computer and unplug the main power cord. b. Plug the main power cord in and restart the computer. c.
Problem: Mouse does not work as expected (pointer jittery, jumpy, slow or fast; mouse buttons not working properly). Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Change the mouse properties to adjust pointer movement speed. 2. Try using a different surface to see if the mouse’s performance improves (Recommend to use a mouse pad). 3. Turn the mouse over and check the sensor window. If there is any dust or debris, clean the sensor window gently. 4.
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