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Machine type: 10093/2561/4746 [H520s] 10107/3230 [H505s] H5s Series User Guide Version 2.0 2012.08 31502552
Machine type: 10093/2561/4746 [H520s] 10107/3230 [H505s] H5s Series User Guide Version 2.0 2012.08 31502552
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... product. The interface and functions shown in Contract No. Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is subject to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note: Pay attention to restrictions set forth in this safety information reduces the risk of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.
... product. The interface and functions shown in Contract No. Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is subject to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note: Pay attention to restrictions set forth in this safety information reduces the risk of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations.
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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...
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...
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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
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
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User Guide 1 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 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.
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Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 2 User Guide Blocked air vents can be placed in a vertical position. Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. 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 cause overheating.
Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 2 User Guide Blocked air vents can be placed in a vertical position. Front view of the chassis Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. 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 cause overheating.
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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 H505s 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
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 H505s 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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Lenovo H520s 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. 4 User Guide
Lenovo H520s 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. 4 User Guide
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Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. Match the connectors to the icons. • If your computer. Note: Your computer may not have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connectors described in this section. User Guide 5 115 230 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 slide the switch if necessary. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your ...
Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover. Match the connectors to the icons. • If your computer. Note: Your computer may not have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connectors described in this section. User Guide 5 115 230 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 slide the switch if necessary. Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your ...
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Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 6 User Guide HDMI connector (optional) Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer when you want to listen to an Ethernet-type local area network. Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to music or other devices that requires a USB ...
Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on systems with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 6 User Guide HDMI connector (optional) Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer when you want to listen to an Ethernet-type local area network. Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to music or other devices that requires a USB ...
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Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer, you may use the above steps as followings: 1. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select Sounds option to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink Mic-in connector Front channel Center-LEF The configurations are as a reference to configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select 5.1 surround from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to 5.1 surround sound...
Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer, you may use the above steps as followings: 1. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select Sounds option to the 5.1 surround audio device: Blue line-in connector Surround Green line-out connector Pink Mic-in connector Front channel Center-LEF The configurations are as a reference to configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in the pop-up dialog box. 2. Select 5.1 surround from the Playback dialog box, then click the Configure button to 5.1 surround sound...
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Connecting the power cord Some models are equipped with Power Adapter. 8 User Guide
Connecting the power cord Some models are equipped with Power Adapter. 8 User Guide
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...DVI to DVI (DVI cable) DVI to HDMI (DVI-HDMI cable) HDMI to HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI 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 help you to start other Windows compatible ...software specially configured to run on this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens. After entering Windows, press this key to DVI (HDMI-DVI cable) Computer Cable Display Wired keyboard (selected models ...
...DVI to DVI (DVI cable) DVI to HDMI (DVI-HDMI cable) HDMI to HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI 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 help you to start other Windows compatible ...software specially configured to run on this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens. After entering Windows, press this key to DVI (HDMI-DVI cable) Computer Cable Display Wired keyboard (selected models ...
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Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your computer, and then connect the other devices. Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the screen. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the Internet, you can use the built-in your ISP for detailed setup instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your router. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you 'll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ...
Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that connects your computer, and then connect the other devices. Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary depending on the screen. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the Internet, you can use the built-in your ISP for detailed setup instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your router. Wireless network connection For wireless networks, you 'll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ...
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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 you and Microsoft. User Guide 11 Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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 you and Microsoft. User Guide 11 Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. • If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to the bottom left edge of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Shutting down ...
Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. • If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to the bottom left edge of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Shutting down ...
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When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. To open the menu, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. User Guide 13 When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor to the top edge of the screen. Windows Help and Support If you ...
When the app page becomes smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. To open the menu, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen. When the thumbnail appears, right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. User Guide 13 When the thumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Move the cursor to the top edge of the screen. Windows Help and Support If you ...
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Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will remain unchanged. • If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must format the C: partition in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 15 If you do this, all of the existing data on drive C: ...
Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will remain unchanged. • If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must format the C: partition in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 15 If you do this, all of the existing data on drive C: ...
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...deleted. Please wait during the recovery process. 4. OneKey Recovery OneKey Recovery is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will overwrite all of system recovery. Detailed Operation Procedure 1. Do not interrupt the operation during the process of the data... on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. After the system is recovered successfully, the software will make the rescue system ...
...deleted. Please wait during the recovery process. 4. OneKey Recovery OneKey Recovery is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will overwrite all of system recovery. Detailed Operation Procedure 1. Do not interrupt the operation during the process of the data... on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery. After the system is recovered successfully, the software will make the rescue system ...
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...After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system. Method 1: ... Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after the software has been installed. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. Click OK to conveniently reinstall all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Then select Drivers and...
...After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will restart. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system. Method 1: ... Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after the software has been installed. Make sure that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. Click OK to conveniently reinstall all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Then select Drivers and...