Lenovo E50 Series User manual

Machine type: 90BX [E50-00]

Lenovo

E50 Series

User Guide

Version 1.0 2014.06

SP40G46486

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.

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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 HardwareChapter 1 .............................. 1

1.1 Front view of the chassis .........................................................2

1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................3

1.3 Basic connector instructions....................................................4

1.4 Connecting your computer ......................................................5

1.5 Audio conﬁguration instruction.................................................6

1.6 Connecting the power cord .....................................................7

1.7 Display connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs.....8

1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only)....................................8

Using the Rescue SystemChapter 2 ...................................... 9

2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................10

2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................10

2.3 System Setup........................................................................11

2.4 System Backup .....................................................................12

2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................12

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................12

Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming SetupChapter 3 .............. 13

3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................14

3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................15

3.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................15

3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks.............................................................................16

3.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............17

3.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................18

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Hardware Replacement GuideChapter 4 ............................. 19

4.1 Locations ..............................................................................23

4.2 Replacing hardware...............................................................25

Appendix. .................................................................................. 33

Declaration ..................................................................................33

Trademarks..................................................................................34

Energy Star Statement.................................................................34

Enabling ErP compliance mode ...................................................35

Electronic emissions notices .................................................. 36

Mexico regulatory notice ......................................................... 37

Chapter

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

2User Guide

1.1 Front view of the chassis

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

air vents can cause overheating.

Hard disk drive indicator

Power button

Optical Drive (selected models only)

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

Memory card reader (selected models only)

Optical drive eject button

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1.2 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.)

11 12

PS/2 keyboard connector

PS/2 mouse connector

USB 3.0 connector

Serial port

VGA monitor connector

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Ethernet connector

Audio connectors

Optional serial port

Integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) slot & Padlock loop

Power connector

Cable clip

PCI Express X 16 graphics card slot

PCI Express X 1 card slot

4User Guide

Note: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the

connector on the graphics adapter.

Attention: Do not open the WiFi antenna cover.

1.3 Basic connector instructions

Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this

section.

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.

Memory card reader Use to view and share digital photos, music, and

videos, stored on a media card.

Power connector Connect to the power cable. The appearance of this

connector may vary.

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.

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Connector Description

HDMI connector

(optional)

Connect 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.

1.4 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.

1.4.1 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

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