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Machine type: 10086/3109/4743 |
[K430] |
10089/1168/4744 |
[K410] |
10090/2556/4748 |
[K415] |
10121/90A1 |
[K450 ES] |
10120/90A0 |
[K450 Non-ES] |
IdeaCentre K4 Series
User Guide
Version 3.0 |
2012.12 |
31503699
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 product damage.
The interface and functions shown in this 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 RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Important Safety Information |
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Using the Computer Hardware.................................................. |
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Front view of the chassis............................................................................. |
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Rear view of the chassis............................................................................. |
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Connecting your computer......................................................................... |
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5.1 Audio configuration instructions............................................................ |
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7.1 Audio configuration instructions.......................................................... |
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Connecting the power cord...................................................................... |
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Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs...................... |
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Connecting to the Internet........................................................................ |
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Wired keyboard (selected models only)..................................................... |
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Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only)....................................... |
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Power Control Switch (selected models only)............................................ |
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Using Windows 8....................................................................... |
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Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces................................... |
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The Charms Bar....................................................................................... |
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Shutting down the computer..................................................................... |
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Switching between apps........................................................................... |
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Closing an app.......................................................................................... |
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Opening other system programs............................................................... |
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Windows Help and Support...................................................................... |
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Using the Rescue System........................................................ |
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OneKey Recovery..................................................................................... |
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Driver and Application Installation.............................................................. |
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Using the Software................................................................... |
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Lenovo Support........................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup.................................. |
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Troubleshooting Display Problems............................................................ |
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Troubleshooting Audio Problems............................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks.................. |
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Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows................................. |
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Windows Help and Support...................................................................... |
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BIOS setup utility...................................................................................... |
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Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................................... |
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Hardware Replacement Guide................................................. |
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Locations.................................................................................................. |
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Replacing hardware.................................................................................. |
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Appendix.................................................................................... |
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Declaration............................................................................................... |
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Trademarks............................................................................................... |
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Energy Star Statement.............................................................................. |
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Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................ |
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Using the Computer Hardware
This chapter contains the following topics:
Introduction 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
Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating.
Power button
Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator
Power control switch (selected models only) Memory card readers (selected models only)
USB connector/USB power off charging connector (selected models only) Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Optical drives (some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Hot-swappable HDD port (selected models only)
Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
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Rear view of the chassis
(If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your computer, please refer to the rear of your computer.)
IdeaCentre K450
Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector
DisplayPort connector (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector
USB 3.0 connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connector
Ethernet connector Audio connectors
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a graphics card)
User Guide 3
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card)
IdeaCentre K430
Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector
HDMI connector (selected models only) USB connectors
DisplayPort connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector
Ethernet connector Audio connectors
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slots (some models are equipped with a graphics card)
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PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card)
IdeaCentre K410
Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector
USB connectors
HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector
Ethernet connector Audio connectors
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a graphics card)
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card)
User Guide 5
IdeaCentre K415
Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector
USB connectors (USB ports 4 to 6) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector
Ethernet connector Audio connectors
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a graphics card)
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card)
Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter.
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Basic connector instructions
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Microphone |
Use this connector to attach a microphone to your |
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Headphone |
Use this connector to attach headphones to your |
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computer when you want to listen to music or |
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Audio line-in connector |
Used to receive audio signals from an external |
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audio device, such as a stereo system. When |
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the computer. |
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Audio line-out connector |
Used to send audio signals from the computer |
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to external devices, such as powered stereo |
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speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), |
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headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio |
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line-in connector on a stereo system or other |
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external recording device. |
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USB connector |
Use this connector to attach a device that requires |
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a USB connection. |
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Ethernet connector |
Use this connector to attach the computer to an |
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VGA connector |
Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices |
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that use a VGA monitor connector. |
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DVI connector |
Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that |
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use a DVI monitor connector. |
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HDMI connector (optional) |
Connects to the HDMI connector on your display |
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or TV. |
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DisplayPort connector |
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a |
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direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a |
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DisplayPort connector. |
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TV-Tuner connector (optional) |
Only supported on systems with an optional TV |
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tuner card. |
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Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.
User Guide 7
Connecting your computer
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section.
Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch if necessary.
Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers control voltage automatically.
•If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V.
•If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V.
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5.1 Audio configuration instructions
This model of computer supports the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.
Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device:
Blue line-in connector
Surround
Green line-out connector
Front channel
Pink Mic-in connector
Center-LFE
The configurations are as followings:
1.Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select Sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.
2.Select a playback device from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to configure it.
3.Select 5.1 surround from audio channels in the pop-up Speaker setup dialog box to proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts.
4.5.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete.
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 5.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance.
User Guide 9
7.1 Audio configuration instructions
Use the following illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system
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Note: For more detailed settings, from Control panel, select Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings.
Sound configuration is as follows:
1.Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the Sounds option to set up sounds in the pop-up dialog box.
2.Select a playback device from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to configure it.
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3.Select 7.1 surround from audio channels in the pop-up Speaker setup dialog box and proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts.
4.7.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete.
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.
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector.
User Guide 11
Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs
Note: Only some models are equipped with Blu-ray optical drive.
Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.
You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with the corresponding cable.
This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Connection Type Computer |
Cable |
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DVI to DVI |
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(DVI cable) |
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(HDMI cable) |
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Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardware.
IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.
Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your computer to other devices.
Wired network connection
For wired networks, connect one end of an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to the Ethernet connector on your computer, and then connect the other end to the network router or broadband 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.
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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 top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click Settings. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.)
2.Click or tap the network icon 
, then select the name of your router. Click or
tap Connect, then follow the steps on the screen.
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site.
Wired keyboard (selected models only)
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:
•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 until the Lenovo Rescue System opens.
User Guide 13
Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only)
•Components
Hot-swappable hard disk |
USB adapter |
USB cable |
You can plug in the hot-swappable hard disk while the computer system using it is working, without damaging the hard disk data. You can back up the data on this hot-swappable hard disk at any time for data maintenance or data transmission.
•Using the hot-swappable hard disk
Method 1: Slide it into the bay from the front until it clicks into position.
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Method 2: Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out of the drive bay, then connect the hot-swappable hard disk drive to the other computer.
Notes:
•Do not unplug the hard disk while it is copying data, as this may result in loss of data.
•After connecting the hard disk and all the cables, wait a moment to allow the system to recognise the hard disk.
•Do not install the operating system on the hot-swappable hard disk.
•Do not unplug the hard disk while it is running a program, as this may result in the system crashing.
User Guide 15
•After removing the hard disk, be careful not to damage it.
•In the Rescue System program, the hot-swappable hard disk can not be recognised.
Power Control Switch (selected models only)
The Power Control Switch feature allows your computer to switch to different modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations.
Operation of the Power Control Switch
The Power Control Switch function supports three operating modes: Auto, Turbo and Cool. You can optimize system resources by toggling between those three different modes. Different modes are used for different applications. In Auto and Cool mode, computer will boot up quickly; in Turbo mode, computer will boot up very quickly.
•Switch to a different mode by toggling the power control switch.
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