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... connector instructions 6 Connecting your computer 7 5.1 Audio configuration instructions 8 Connecting the power cord 9 Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Wired keyboard (selected models only 11 Using Windows 8 13 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 14 The Charms Bar 14 Shutting down the computer 14 Switching between apps 15 Closing an app 15 Opening other system programs 15 Windows Help and Support 15 Using the Rescue System 17 OneKey Recovery 18 Driver...
... connector instructions 6 Connecting your computer 7 5.1 Audio configuration instructions 8 Connecting the power cord 9 Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Wired keyboard (selected models only 11 Using Windows 8 13 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 14 The Charms Bar 14 Shutting down the computer 14 Switching between apps 15 Closing an app 15 Opening other system programs 15 Windows Help and Support 15 Using the Rescue System 17 OneKey Recovery 18 Driver...
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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.) Lenovo H505 On-board VGA connector HDMI connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors USB 3.0 connectors Audio connectors Power connector Expansion card slot Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) User Guide 3
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.) Lenovo H505 On-board VGA connector HDMI connector (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors USB 3.0 connectors Audio connectors Power connector Expansion card slot Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) User Guide 3
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Lenovo H520 Power connector Voltage selection switch (selected models only) USB connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB connectors Audio connectors Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) 4 User Guide
Lenovo H520 Power connector Voltage selection switch (selected models only) USB connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB connectors Audio connectors Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) 4 User Guide
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Lenovo H535 Power connector Voltage selection switch (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB 3.0 connectors USB 2.0 connectors Audio connectors Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter. User Guide 5
Lenovo H535 Power connector Voltage selection switch (selected models only) USB 2.0 connectors HDMI connector (selected models only) On-board VGA connector USB 3.0 connectors USB 2.0 connectors Audio connectors Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) Ethernet connector WiFi antenna (selected models only) Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter. User Guide 5
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... the computer to view and share digital photos, music, and videos, stored on a stereo system or other devices that requires a USB connection. Audio line-in connector on a media card. The appearance of the connectors described in connector of the computer. Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may vary. When you use a VGA monitor connector. Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. VGA connector Used to the power cable. Power connector Connect to attach a VGA monitor or other external recording device.
... the computer to view and share digital photos, music, and videos, stored on a stereo system or other devices that requires a USB connection. Audio line-in connector on a media card. The appearance of the connectors described in connector of the computer. Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may vary. When you use a VGA monitor connector. Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. VGA connector Used to the power cable. Power connector Connect to attach a VGA monitor or other external recording device.
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... User Guide 7 Note: Some computers do not have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Only supported on the back of your computer cables and connector panel have a voltage switch...
... User Guide 7 Note: Some computers do not have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. Only supported on the back of your computer cables and connector panel have a voltage switch...
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... connector Front channel Center-LFE The configurations are different from those on your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 8 User Guide Select 5.1 surround from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. 5.1 Audio configuration instructions This model of computer supports the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Use...
... connector Front channel Center-LFE The configurations are different from those on your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further assistance. 8 User Guide Select 5.1 surround from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. 5.1 Audio configuration instructions This model of computer supports the transformation of stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Use...
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...'s instructions. 10 User Guide This table will help you 'll need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your country. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the network router or broadband modem. Note: Broadband modem and router installation...
...'s instructions. 10 User Guide This table will help you 'll need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your country. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your computer and display and select an appropriate cable according to the network router or broadband modem. Note: Broadband modem and router installation...
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... network. F2 -- User Guide 11 Wired keyboard (selected models only) LVT -- Notes: • Some models are not equipped with touch screen, swipe in the models without the LVT program. Click or tap the network icon , then select the name of your Web browser and accessing any Web site. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run...
... network. F2 -- User Guide 11 Wired keyboard (selected models only) LVT -- Notes: • Some models are not equipped with touch screen, swipe in the models without the LVT program. Click or tap the network icon , then select the name of your Web browser and accessing any Web site. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run...
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... relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. If the service partition is an easy-to-use it to restore your computer to the system default or to back up state. You can see the following instructions: From the Search charm, select Apps → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to...
... relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. If the service partition is an easy-to-use it to restore your computer to the system default or to back up state. You can see the following instructions: From the Search charm, select Apps → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you want to install the operating system, then press Next to...
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... not install software which is already installed on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. User Guide 19 Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the...
... not install software which is already installed on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. The manual installation function can only be used after the software has been installed. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Notes: 1. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. User Guide 19 Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the...
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... you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card; if so, plug the power cord securely into the monitor. 3. if not, press the Power button. 2. Check to see if the monitor power cord is displayed on the monitor. Right-click the desktop...
... you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card; if so, plug the power cord securely into the monitor. 3. if not, press the Power button. 2. Check to see if the monitor power cord is displayed on the monitor. Right-click the desktop...
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... in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. sound from headphones. User Guide 25 Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are located less than one meter from the headphone connector - Problem: No sound...
... in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. sound from headphones. User Guide 25 Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are located less than one meter from the headphone connector - Problem: No sound...
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..., run it . 2. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of this procedure. 26 User Guide Select the problem program, then click the End Task button. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. From the Control Panel, choose...
..., run it . 2. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of this procedure. 26 User Guide Select the problem program, then click the End Task button. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. From the Control Panel, choose...
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... Support file on the boot menu. When do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don't change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility? You can I need...
... Support file on the boot menu. When do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for your computer, you don't change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you must change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility? You can I need...
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Hardware Replacement Guide This chapter contains the following topics: Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Removing and replacing the front bezel Replacing a memory module Replacing the hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a PCI express adapter Replacing the keyboard and mouse Completing the installation User Guide 31
Hardware Replacement Guide This chapter contains the following topics: Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Removing and replacing the front bezel Replacing a memory module Replacing the hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a PCI express adapter Replacing the keyboard and mouse Completing the installation User Guide 31
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... machines which have a TV card. In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will be used by trained service personnel without the need for all parts. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Graphic Card • Card reader module • Keyboard • Mouse Safety information for parts ordering information. Overview This guide is expected that was included with your computer or attempt any repair...
... machines which have a TV card. In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will be used by trained service personnel without the need for all parts. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Graphic Card • Card reader module • Keyboard • Mouse Safety information for parts ordering information. Overview This guide is expected that was included with your computer or attempt any repair...
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... parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. The following illustrations show the locations of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Identifying parts on the system board. Lenovo H505 12 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots (2) Thermal sensor header Battery Mini PCI-E slot Microprocessor fan header Power connector Front panel connector SATA connectors (2) Front USB connectors (2) 36 User Guide...
... parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. The following illustrations show the locations of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Identifying parts on the system board. Lenovo H505 12 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Microprocessor and heat sink Memory slots (2) Thermal sensor header Battery Mini PCI-E slot Microprocessor fan header Power connector Front panel connector SATA connectors (2) Front USB connectors (2) 36 User Guide...
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Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay with the four screws. 7. Secure the new hard disk drive to drive bay. 4. User Guide 43 Remove the computer cover. Refer to the hard disk drive. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. 6. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it helps to "Completing the installation". Connect the power and data cables to "Identifying parts on...
Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay with the four screws. 7. Secure the new hard disk drive to drive bay. 4. User Guide 43 Remove the computer cover. Refer to the hard disk drive. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. 6. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it helps to "Completing the installation". Connect the power and data cables to "Identifying parts on...
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... periodically to the related contract (if any questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site: Service Web site: http://support.lenovo.com User Guide 51 these changes will be reproduced or transcribed by copyright laws and rules. The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual...
... periodically to the related contract (if any questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site: Service Web site: http://support.lenovo.com User Guide 51 these changes will be reproduced or transcribed by copyright laws and rules. The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual...