Lenovo A310 User Manual
Version 2.0
Machine type: 10056
2010.5
Lenovo
IdeaCentre A3 Series
User Guide
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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 2009.
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Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1
Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1
1.1 Front view of the computer ......................................................2
1.2 Rear view of the computer .......................................................
3
1.3 Computer stand ......................................................................
4
1.4 Connecting your computer ......................................................
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1.5 Important information about using the computer .....................
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1.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions ............................
12
1.7 Using the Infra-red (IR) Remote Control ..................................14
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 17
2.1 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................18
2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................
18
2.3 System Setup ........................................................................
19
2.4 System Backup .....................................................................
20
2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................
20
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................
20
Chapter 3 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 21
3.1 Restoring the System ............................................................22
3.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................
22
3.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................
22
3.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................
23
3.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................
23
3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................
23
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 25
4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................26
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4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................27
4.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems
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4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and
Hard Disks .............................................................................28
4.5 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 computer
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked
air vents may cause thermal problems.
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Camera
Built-in microphone
Hard Disk Drive Indicator
Bluetooth status indicator
WIFI status indicator
Menu/OK button
Direction buttons
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1.2 Rear view of the computer
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Power button
TV tuner connector (Selected models only)
Power connector
Ethernet connector
HDMI-OUT connector (Selected models only)
HDMI-IN connector (Selected models only)
USB ports (4)
Memory card reader (Selected models only)
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
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Bluetooth connect button
Mode switch button (Selected models only)
1.3 Computer stand
Adjust the angle for the best viewing experience. It can be rotated from horizontal
or vertical.
The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
Attention: The computer stand must remain installed at all times to
ensure maximum system stability.
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Adjust the panel angle for the best
viewing from the vertical.
Adjust the panel angle for the best
viewing from the horizontal.
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Adjust the panel angle for the best
viewing from the vertical.
Do not only use one hand to adjust the panel
angle to avoid the computer falling over.
Adjust the panel angle for the best
viewing from the horizontal.
1.4 Connecting your computer
Use the following information to connect your computer:
• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the
connectors to the icons.
Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are
described in this section.
1.4.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the
equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the
required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
1.4.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard
connector (USB connector).
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1.4.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse
connector (USB connector).
1.4.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the
following instructions:
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Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use
speech-recognition software.
Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately)
to your computer when you want to listen to music or other
sounds without disturbing anyone.
1.4.5 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)
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