Lenovo 3000H User Manual

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Lenovo 3000H User Guide

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Contents

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Chapter 1 Instruction for Use of Computer Hard ware ...................... 1

1.1 Front View of the Chassis ..............................................................2

1.2 Back View of the Chassis...............................................................3

1.3 Connection of the speaker .............................................................4

1.4 Helpful tips on computer cabling and installation .......................... 5

1.5 Keyboard ........................................................................................5

Chapter 2 System Installation............................................................ 7

2.1 One-Key Recovery......................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 The introduction on usage of software ......................... 17

3.1 WinDVD........................................................................................ 18

3.2 Disc Burning................................................................................. 19

3.3 Norton........................................................................................... 29

Chapter 4 Safe Usage of Computer................................................. 33

4.1 System Restoration......................................................................34

4.2 Disk Cleanup ................................................................................ 37

4.3 Hard Disk Error Checking and Fixing .......................................... 38

4.4 Disk Defragment .......................................................................... 39

4.5 Daily Maintenance........................................................................ 40

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting of Common Problems ........................ 41

5.1 Display.......................................................................................... 42

5.2 Sound ...........................................................................................42

5.3 Desktop Icons...............................................................................44

5.4 Software Problems.......................................................................46

5.5 Optical Drives and Hard Disks ..................................................... 47

5.6 Special Description of Windows................................................... 48

Chapter 1

Instruction for Use of Computer Har d ware

This chapter will mainly introduce contents as f ollows:

¾ Front view of the chassis (Instruction for use of buttons and functional keys on

the front panel of the chassis)

¾ Rear view of the chassis (Instruction for use of all I/O connectors on the rear

panel of the chassis)

¾ Connection method of the speaker ¾ Keyboard

Hardware Notice

This chapter will describe some necessary operation for the use of computers, including the method and helpful tips on the connection of components appropriately. Be sure to read it carefully.

Note: The configuration of all models depends on the

actual product you purchase.

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1.1 Front View of the Chassis (Instruction for use of buttons and functional keys on the front panel of the chassis)

F-1

[1-1] [1-2] [1-3] [1-4]

F-2

F-1 The top button

[1-1] Reset Key: Press this key to restart computer forcibly. It is recommended to take this operation with

caution.

[1-2] Hard Disk Drive Indicator: Indicates read/write operations of the hard disk. [1-3] Power Switches: Press this key to turn on/off computers.

F-2 Preposition Digital Panel: Open the preposition digital panel and the preposition digital connectors

such as USB will be shown as below:

USB connector

D-1 USB Connector: Used to connect USB devices. D-2 Speaker/Headphone Connector: Used to connect speakers or headphones. If it is necessary to

connect the headphone, remove the speaker plug and insert the headphone plug.

D-3 Microphone Connector: Used to connect the microphone and input the sound received by the

microphone into the computer.

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USB connector

Microphone

Speaker/ headphone connector

connector

1.2 Back View of the Chassis (usage of all I/O connectors on the rear panel of the chassis)

The rear panel connectors of some models are as illustrated below, please refer to them

according to your actual configuration;

—— Power connector: Used to connect the mainframe to the power supply

—— PS/2 mouse connector: Used to connect PS/2 mouse

—— PS/2 keyboard connector: Used to connect PS/2 keyboard

—— Serial port: Used to connect devices with serial port (COM port)

—— Parallel port: Used to connect devices with parallel port

—— Onboard graphics card connector: Used to output monitor signals (VGA signals) through the

signal cable connected with the monitor. (On models with external graphics card, onboard graphics

card signals are shielded with no VGA signal outputs - some models are equipped with this connector)

—— USB connector: Used to connect USB devices

—— Ethernet connector: Used to connect LAN or broadband devices

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—— External graphics card connector: Used to output monitor signals (VGA signals) through the

signal cable connected with the monitor. If the graphics card is equipped with S-Video connector and

cabled to a TV, pictures displayed on the monitor screen may be redirected to the TV (some models

are equipped with external graphics card).

—— Used to attach your computer to a telephone line for modem use. (some models equipped with

this connector)

—— Used to attach a telephone line to your computer for modem use. (some models equipped with

this connector)

1.3 Connection of the speaker

[Y-1] [Y-2] [Y-3]

Y-1 Primary/secondary speaker connection cable Y-2 Connect to mainframe speaker/headphone connector Y-3 Speaker power cord Y-4 Volume adjusting knob Y-5 Speaker power switch

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[Y-4]

[Y-5]

1.4 Helpful tips on computer cabling and installation

C-3

C-2

C-1

C-1 Monitor power cord C-2 Monitor data cable C-3 Speaker audio signal cable

Note:

1. Keep speakers away from monitor to avoid magnetic interference.

2. Ensure the cables between monitor and mainframe are securely connected and the screws on the connector of monitor signal cable are tightened.

3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the onboard g raphics card connector if the model you purchase is not equipped with stand-alone graphics card.

1.5 Keyboard

The shortcut key on the keyboard can start up the application as soon as you press the key.

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Hotkey1, 2, 3——Provide you shortcut keys to start up the program you defined in advance.

Recovery——If the computer provide the Recovery function, Press this key when “LENOVO” displayed on

the start screen. In Windows system, the key “Recovery” acts as the “Hotkey” key.

The method of defining the shortcut key:

First step

Press one of the shortcut keys ,the opposite

Hotkey setting dialog box displays.You can

define the key's function.

Second step

Enter executive program name in the

“Application” field or click “Browse…”

to open the folder and find out the program,

then select it and click “Open”.

At last click “OK” to finish defining.

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Chapter 2

System Installation

This chapter provides the following:

OneKey Recovery

By using the OneKey Recovery function, it will restore your C partition back to the

orginal factory default or to the most recent backup saved. All data inthe C

partition will then be erased. Other partitions in the hard disk will not change.

Note: Your C partition must use the FAT32 partition

format to successfully use the OneKey Recovery function.

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2.1 One-Key Recovery

System Recovery

Launch the System Recovery feature by

Press the “Recovery” key on the

keyboard,when “LENOVO” displayed on the

start screen.selecting “System Recovery”.

Note: System Recovery will overwrite allof

the data in drive C; please backup relevant data before performing system recovery to prevent your important data from missing.

System Recovery

Follow the onscreen instructions, and press

“E” on the keyboard to start recovery if you

are sure to recover.

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System Recovery

Please wait in the process of system

recovery.

Do not interrupt the operation.

System Recovery

After the system is recovered successfully,

the software prompts to restart the

computer.

Restart the computer and enter the system.

System Backup

This software provides the feature to

backup data currently in drive C. Select

System Backup.

Note:

1. Notice that you will overwrite the backup in the hidden partition created for factory delivery or the last backup created when you backup the existing data in drive C.

2. Do not re-modify size and format of drive C after backup. Otherwise the backup data cannot be recovered normally.

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System Backup

Press “E” and continue if you are sure to

backup.

System Backup

The backup operation will obtain enough

space by adjusting the data at the end of

the hard disk; press “E” and continue if you

are sure to backup.

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Follow the onscreen instructions, and press

“E” on the keyboard to start backup if you

are sure to backup.

System Backup

Please wait in the process of system

backup.

It is not recommended to interrupt the

operation, if possible.

System Backup

After the system is backed up successfully,

the software prompts to restart the

computer.

Restart the computer and enter the system.

System Backup

If the System Backup prompt is as shown:

There is not enough space for backup!

You need to adjust your harddisk space to

release enough unallocated space at the

end of harddisk.

Note: The unallocated space should exceed the required total space in size.

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Space Release

Enter “Computer Management” in the

“Control Panel”. Delete partition at the end

of the harddisk to get enough space.

Note: Please make sure to backup all your data before performing space release. If this is not done, all data in the released space will be lost.

System Backup

Then startup “System Backup” to backup

the current data in the C partition.

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New Partition

• After system backup, Right Click on “My

Computer” Click on “Manage”.

• Now click on “Disk management” in the

list, Right click on Unallocated Space

• Click on “New Partition”.

New Partition

Select “Extended partition”. Then click

“Next”.

New Partition

Fill in the Partition size in MB.

New Partition

Click “Finish” to complete the new partition

establishment.

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