Lenovo H505S, 31502552, 10093, H520S, 10107 User Manual

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Machine type: 10093/2561/4746 [H520s] 10107/3230 [H505s]

H5s Series

User Guide

Version 2.0

2012.08

31502552

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 product damage.

The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.

Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.

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

Note: Pay attention to this important information.

© Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents

Important Safety Information

 

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

1

Front view of the chassis.............................................................................

2

Rear view of the chassis.............................................................................

3

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

5

5.1 Audio configuration instructions............................................................

7

Connecting the power cord........................................................................

8

How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only)........................................

9

Wired keyboard (selected models only).......................................................

9

Connecting to the Internet........................................................................

10

Using Windows 8.......................................................................

11

Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces...................................

12

The Charms Bar.......................................................................................

12

Shutting down the computer.....................................................................

12

Switching between apps...........................................................................

12

Closing an app..........................................................................................

13

Opening other system programs...............................................................

13

Windows Help and Support......................................................................

13

Using the Rescue System........................................................

15

OneKey Recovery.....................................................................................

16

Driver and Application Installation..............................................................

17

Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup..................................

19

Troubleshooting Display Problems............................................................

20

Troubleshooting Audio Problems...............................................................

21

Troubleshooting Software Problems..........................................................

22

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Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks

..................23

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

24

Windows Help and Support......................................................................

24

BIOS setup utility......................................................................................

25

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

25

Hardware Replacement Guide.................................................

27

Locations..................................................................................................

30

Replacing hardware..................................................................................

35

Appendix....................................................................................

45

Declaration...............................................................................................

45

Trademarks...............................................................................................

46

Energy Star Statement..............................................................................

47

Enabling ErP compliance mode................................................................

48

ii Contents

Using the Computer Hardware

This chapter contains the following topics:

Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer model and configuration.

User Guide 1

Front view of the chassis

Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating.

Power button

Memory card reader (selected models only)

USB connectors

Optical drive eject button

Headphone connector

Optical Drive (selected models only)

Hard disk drive indicator

Microphone connector

Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.

Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.

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Rear view of the chassis

(If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your computer, please refer to the rear of your computer.)

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On-board VGA connector

WiFi antenna (selected models only)

HDMI connector (selected models only)

USB 2.0 connectors

USB 3.0 connectors

Ethernet connector

Audio connectors

Power connector

Expansion card slot

User Guide 3

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USB connectors

WiFi antenna (selected models only) HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector

Ethernet connector Audio connectors

PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a graphics card)

PCI Express X 1 adapter slot (some models are equipped with USB 3.0 or TV tuner card)

Power connector

Voltage selection switch (selected models only)

Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter.

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Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover.

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 may not have all of the connectors described in this section.

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 a voltage switch. These computers control voltage automatically.

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

230

User Guide 5

Basic connector instructions

Connector

Description

 

 

Microphone

Use this connector to attach a microphone to your

 

computer when you want to record sound or if you

 

use speech-recognition software.

 

 

Headphone

Use this connector to attach headphones to your

 

computer when you want to listen to music or

 

other sounds without disturbing anyone.

 

 

Audio line-in connector

Used to receive audio signals from an external

 

audio device, such as a stereo system. When

 

you attach an external audio device, a cable is

 

connected between the audio line-out connector

 

of the device and the audio line-in connector of

 

the computer.

 

 

Audio line-out connector

Used to send audio signals from the computer

 

to external devices, such as powered stereo

 

speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers),

 

headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio

 

line-in connector on a stereo system or other

 

external recording device.

 

 

USB connector

Use this connector to attach a device that requires

 

a USB connection.

 

 

Ethernet connector

Use this connector to attach the computer to an

 

Ethernet-type local area network.

 

 

VGA connector

Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices

 

that use a VGA monitor connector.

 

 

DVI connector

Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that

 

use a DVI monitor connector.

 

 

HDMI connector (optional)

Connects to the HDMI connector on your display

 

or TV.

 

 

TV-Tuner connector (optional)

Only supported on systems with an optional TV

 

tuner card.

 

 

Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.

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5.1 Audio configuration instructions

(These instructions are only for models whose motherboard supports audio transformation from 2.0 stereo sound to 5.1 surround sound.)

This model of computer supports the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound.

Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device:

Blue line-in connector

Surround

Green line-out connector

Front channel

Pink Mic-in connector

Center-LEF

The configurations are as followings:

1.Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select Sounds option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.

2.Select a playback device from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to configure it.

3.Select 5.1 surround from audio channels in the pop-up Speaker setup dialog box to proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts.

4.5.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete.

Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reference to

configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance.

User Guide 7

Connecting the power cord

Some models are equipped with Power Adapter.

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How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only)

Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.

You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with the corresponding cable.

This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display.

Connection Type Computer

Cable

Display

DVI to DVI

 

 

(DVI cable)

 

 

DVI to HDMI

 

 

(DVI-HDMI

 

 

cable)

 

 

 

HDMI to HDMI

 

 

(HDMI cable)

 

 

HDMI to DVI

 

(HDMI-DVI

 

cable)

 

Wired keyboard (selected models only)

LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo’s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this model of computer.

F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens.

User Guide 9

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardware.

IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.

Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your computer to other devices.

Wired network connection

For wired networks, connect one end of an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to the Ethernet connector on your computer, and then connect the other end to the network router or broadband modem. Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions.

Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Wireless network connection

For wireless networks, you can use the built-in wireless LAN antenna to access your wireless home network.

To connect your computer to the wireless network:

1.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.

(If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click Settings.)

2.Tap or click the network icon , then select the name of your router. Tap or

click Connect, then follow the steps on the screen.

Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site.

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Using Windows 8

This chapter contains the following topics:

Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces

The Charms Bar

Shutting down the computer

Switching between apps

Closing an app

Opening other system programs

Windows Help and Support

Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between you and Microsoft. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.

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