Machine type: 10062/7727 IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide Version 4.0 2010.
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 Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware............................... 1 1.1 Front view of the chassis..........................................................2 1.2 Rear view of the chassis...........................................................4 1.3 Connecting your computer ......................................................5 1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only)..........................................11 Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System.......................
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: 1 Computer hardware introduction 2 Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations.
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.
1 2 5 3 4 6 Power button Headphone connector USB connector Memory card reader Microphone connector Optical drive User Guide 3
1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector USB connectors (7) Ethernet connector 7.
1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. • If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.3.1 Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer.
1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector). Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter.
1.3.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers. Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
1.3.6 7.1 Audio configuration instructions Use the following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system: 2 3 1 4 5 6 Side Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line In Note: For more detailed settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings. Sound configuration is as follows: 1.
Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 1.3.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer may not have all the connectors shown here. USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection.
1.3.9 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it can read/write data from the following: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Secure Digital Card, SD High Capacity Card, Mini Secure Digital Card, Mini SD High Capacity Card, Multi Media Card, Reduced Size Multi Media Card, Multi Media Card Plus, Multi Media Card Mobile, XD Micro Drive, Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II 1.3.
1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only) The Power Dial feature allows your computer to switch to different modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations. TURBO mode AUTO mode COOL mode O RB TU TO AU L O CO Operation of the Power Dial The Power Dial function supports three operating modes: AUTO TURBO and COOL. System resources are optimized by toggling between those three different modes. Different modes are used for different applications.
Open the running status for each component under the Mode Switch: GPU — Show the percentage of the current GPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal GPU clock frequency. CPU — Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. ODD — The status of the optical drive. HDD — The status of the hard disk drive.
AUTO Each component operates as displayed in the picture. The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently. TURBO mode TURBO Runs at full speed. The system achieves its optimal performance. Turn the Power Dial knob to the TURBO position to enable this mode. O RB TU TURBO Each component operates as shown in the adjacent picture. The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently.
COOL COOL mode The CPU runs at low frequency. The system consumes minimum power. Turn the Power Dial knob to the COOL position to enable this mode. L O CO COOL Each component operates as shown in the adjacent picture. The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently.
Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc 1 2 Attention: Using this program will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to 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 on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will continue until it has completed.
2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 2.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo Rescue System. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management for the first time. If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly. 2.4 System Backup This backs 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.
3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detects the surrounding ambient brightness and adjusts the display brightness accordingly. This allows you to 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 USB 2.0 UVC Camera has been selected. If there are other devices in this option, make sure they are not selected. When only the “Lenovo USB 2.0 UVC Camera” device is selected, the window should display the camera image. The image being captured by the 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. Note: 1. Ensure the lens of the camera is clearly visible and not covered. 2. Ensure your eyes are clearly visible 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, distance detection may be affected.
3.3.3 My Project My projects is used to manage your saved backup projects. Any backup projects that you have saved will be listed under My Projects. 3.3.4 Restore Files The Restore Files project restores individual files and folders that you have protected using a Back Up Files project. With Restore Files, you select a backup, search for the file or folder you would like to restore, and then click Next. The files will be restored to the location you choose. 3.3.
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics: 1 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 troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to 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 to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, 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, contact Lenovo Service. 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the 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.
• You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming. 4.6 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 the computer to prevent dust buildup.
