Lenovo 3000 H100, 3000 H215, 3000 H220 User Manual

Version 3.0 2009.9

User Guide

3000 H Series

3000 H

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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.

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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 .............

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Chapter

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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Instructions for using computer hardware

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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

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.

115

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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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