Lenovo 3000 H User guide

Version 3.0 2009.9

User Guide

3000 H Series

3000 H

31040540

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.

Note: Pay attention to this important information.

Contents

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1

Instructions for using computer hardware ........... 1

1.1 Front view of the chassis ..........................................................2

1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................3

1.3 Connecting your computer .....................................................

1.4 Using the Remote Control .....................................................

Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 17

2.1 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................18

2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................

2.3 System Setup ........................................................................19

2.4 System Backup .....................................................................

2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................

Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 21

Chapter 4

System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 23

4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................24

4.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................

4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................

4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................

4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................

4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming Setup .............. 27

5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................28

5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................

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5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................29

5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks .............................................................................30

5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............

Contents

Chapter

Instructions for using computer hardware

This chapter contains the following topics:

Computer hardware introduction

Information on computer connection

Read the content carefully.

Note: If the conﬁguration description in

this chapter is different from your actual computer, the conﬁguration of your actual computer should be taken as ﬁnal and binding.

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1.1 Front view of the chassis

Power button

USB connector

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

Memory Card Reader (some models are equipped with this connector).

Note: Some models are not equipped with a CD drive.

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1.2 Rear view of the chassis

(If the rear view conﬁguration in this chapter is different from your actual computer, the rear view conﬁguration of your actual computer should be taken as ﬁnal and binding)

Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)

Power connector

PS/2 keyboard connector

PS/2 mouse connector

On-board VGA connector ( Some models are equipped with this connector )

USB connectors

Ethernet connector

Microphone connector

Audio line-out connector

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Audio line-in connector

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PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see the description below).

WiFi antenna connector (This connector only equipped on the model with WiFi card. For more information about this connector, see WM600-B-LO Wireless 802. 11b/g Wireless PCI-E Adapter Card User Manual.)

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 might not have all of the connectors that are

described in this section.

1.3.1 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 the voltage switch. These computers

automatically control the voltage.

• 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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1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector )

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,

connect according to the relevant description.

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.

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• If you have a Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the connector as shown.

• If you only have a DVI connector on the graphics card and the monitor only has a VGA connector, these two connectors can be connected with a DVI-VGA converter.

• If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown.

1.3.5 If you have a modem, connect the modem using the

following instructions:

This illustration shows two different ways of connecting the back of your computer to the modem. Which one to use depends on the type of telephone outlet.

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In the United States and other countries or regions that use RJ-11 telephone outlets, attach one end of the telephone cable to the telephone and the other end to the telephone connector on the back of the computer. Attach one end of the modem cable to the modem connector on the back of the computer and the other end to the telephone outlet.

In countries or regions that do not use RJ-11 telephone outlets, a splitter or

converter is required to attach the cables to the telephone outlet as shown at the top of the illustration. You can also use the splitter or converter without the telephone as shown at the bottom of the illustration.

1.3.6 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 speechrecognition software.

Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer

when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. This connector might be located on the front of the computer.

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1.3.7 Audio conﬁguration instruction:

Front channel

Surround

Center-LEF

Blue line-in connector

Green line-out connector

Pink Mic-in connector

(This instruction is only for PC

models whose mainboard supports audio transforming from 2.0 stereo to

5.1 surround.)

This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device:

The conﬁgurations are as follows:

1. Right click the sound icon in system property bar and select the sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.

2. Select a playback device from the playback dialog box, and 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 as prompted.

4. After the conﬁguration, 5.1 surround can be used.

Note: If the audio conﬁguration interfaces in above differ from your actual

computer, you may use the above steps as reference to conﬁgure the 5.1 surround audio device in your actual audio conﬁguration interface and read the electronic help information for further assistance.

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1.3.8 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this

cable is permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out port on the computer.

d. Connect the adapter to the power source.

1.3.9 If you have powered speakers without an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is

permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out port on the computer.

d. Connect the plug to the power source.

Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.

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1.3.10 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your

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computer might not have all connectors shown.

USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB

connection.

Serial

connector

S-Video Use this connector to attach a television set that has an

Parallel Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any other

Ethernet Use this connector to attach the computer to an ethernet-

IEEE 1394 This connector provides connection to several types of

TV Antenna

Connector

Use this connector to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector.

S-Video connector.

device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection.

type local area network.

consumer electronics including digital audio devices and scanners.

To connect the signal input cable for CATV (Some models are equipped with this connector).

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1.3.11 Connect the WiFi antenna to WiFi card connector.

(This connector only equipped on the model with WiFi card. For more information about this connector, see WM600-B-LO Wireless 802. 11b/g Wireless PCI-E Adapter Card User Manual.)

WiFi antenna connector — To connect the computer to a wireless network.

Screw the WiFi antenna on the WiFi card connector if the model you purchased is equipped with the WiFi card.

Note: Wiﬁ card can not be used to connect to network in Lenovo Rescue

System. Please update virus package via Onekey Antivirus in Lenovo Rescue System with cable network.

1.3.12 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets.

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1.3.13 If your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from:

Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/ Memory Stick Duo /Memory Stick Pro Duo

SD/Mini SD/SD High Capacity /Mini SD High Capacity/ MMC/ RS-MMC/ MMC

plus/MMC mobile

CF I/CF II/ MD.

1.3.14 Keyboard

F2: Available for models with the Rescue System feature. Press this key to launch

Rescue System when the Lenovo screen appears during booting.

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1.4 Using the Remote Control

The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control properly.

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Buttons on the remote control:

Button Description

Down

Left

Right

OK Conﬁrm

Back

Details

Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating systems.)

Shows live TV on the currently selected channel.

Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center.

Play

Pause

Stop

Record

Fast Forward

Rewind

Skip

Replay

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Starts Windows Media Center.

Turns volume up/down

Previous/next channel

Mute

DVD menu

Power supply (standby)

0~9

CLEAR

ENTER

Number (or Letter) buttons

# key

key

Clear

Enter

Teletex ON/OFF (Selected models only)

Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only)

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