Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 4081, IdeaCentre Q150 Series, 40812GU, 40812HU, 40812SU User Manual

Version 1.0 2010.4

User Guide

Lenovo

IdeaCentre Q150 Series

31044392

Machine type: 10053

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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 you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading
and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to your product.

Danger: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations.

Attention: Beware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

Note: Pay attention to this important information.

© Copyright Lenovo 2010.

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Contents

Contents

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1

Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1

1.1 Front view ................................................................................2

1.2 Rear view .................................................................................3

1.3 Computer mount instruction ....................................................

4

1.4 Setting the display resolution ...................................................

6

1.5 Connecting your computer .....................................................

6

Chapter 2 Recovery Wizard ................................................... 11

Chapter 3

Using the Computer Software ............................. 15

3.1 CyberLink PowerDVD ............................................................17

3.2 McAfee Security Center .........................................................

17

Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 19

4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................20

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

20

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

21

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

21

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

21

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

22

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 23

5.1 Troubleshooting display problems ..........................................24

5.2 Troubleshooting audio problems ............................................

25

5.3 Troubleshooting software problems .......................................

26

5.4 Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks ............................

27

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

27

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Chapter

This chapter contains the following
topics:

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Computer hardware introduction

ÿ

Information on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter may

vary from your computer setup, depending
on computer models and configurations.

User Guide

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Using the Computer Hardware

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User Guide

1.1 Front view

Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.

Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.

Power button and power indicator S/P DIF connector

USB2.0 ports (2) Base stand screw

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User Guide

1.2 Rear view

VGA port or HDMI port Power socket

HDMI-OUT connector Audio line-out

USB2.0 ports(2) Audio line-in

Ethernet ports

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User Guide

1.3 Computer mount instruction

The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position.

Installing the base stand

1. Attach the base stand to the unit.

2. Tighten the screw with your fingers.

Note: Make sure to install the base stand before placing the chassis in a

vertical position.

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User Guide

The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or
monitor. (Only some models have this metal bracket.)

1. First, screw the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor.

2. Slide the computer into this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the
Bracket.

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