Lenovo IdeaCentre K320, 30192MU, 30192OU, 30193LU, IdeaCentre K3 Series User Manual
Version 3.0 2009.11
User Guide
IdeaCentre K3 Series
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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.
© Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2009.
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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 ..........................................................
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1.3 Connecting your computer .....................................................
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1.4 Power Dial .............................................................................
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Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 15
2.1 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................16
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................
16
2.3 System Setup ........................................................................17
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................
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2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................
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2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................
18
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 19
3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs ....................................................20
3.2 WinDVD
.................................................................................21
3.3 Lenovo Healthcare Software ..................................................
22
3.4 McAfee Security Center .........................................................
25
3.5 BackOn Track ........................................................................
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Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 29
4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................30
4.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................
30
4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................
30
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................
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4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................31
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................
31
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 33
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................34
5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................
35
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems
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5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks .............................................................................36
5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............
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Chapter
This chapter contains the following
topics:
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Computer hardware introduction
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Information on computer connections
Note: The descriptions in this chapter might
vary from your computer, depending on
computer models and configurations.
User Guide
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Using the Computer Hardware
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1.1 Front view of the chassis
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents can cause thermal problems.
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Power button
Power Dial indicator ON/OFF
File backup button
USB connector
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Memory card reader (selected models only)
Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive.)
Power Dial switch
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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
Voltage selection switch (selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
On-board VGA connector ( selected models only)
HDMI port
USB connectors (6)
Ethernet connector
SPDIF port
Audio line-out sockets (2)
Audio line-in sockets (2)
Microphone 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).
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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.)
TV-Tuner (selected models only)
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,
follow those installation instructions.
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 an HDMI monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed
that supports the HDMI monitor. Connect the cable to the port as shown.
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. This connector might be
located on the front of the computer.
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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1.3.6 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 audio line-out port on the computer.
d. Connect the adapter to the power source.
1.3.7 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 audio line-out port on the computer.
d. Connect the plug to the power source.
Note: Some models are not equipped with external speaker.
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1.3.8 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your
computer might not have all connectors that are shown.
USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB
connection.
TV-Tuner
connector
Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.
Ethernet Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-
type local area network
1.3.9 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 cannot be used to connect to network in Lenovo Rescue
System. Please update virus package via Onekey Antivirus in Lenovo
Rescue System with cable network.
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