Lenovo IDEACENTRE K3 User manual

Version 4.0 2010.10

User Guide

IdeaCentre K3 Series

31046999

Machine type: 10062/7727

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.

Contents

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware.............................. 1

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

1.2 Rear view of the chassis ..........................................................4

1.3 Connecting your computer .....................................................5

1.4 Power Dial (Selected models only) .........................................11

Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 15

2.1 OneKey Recovery..................................................................16

2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................16

2.3 System Setup........................................................................17

2.4 System Backup .....................................................................18

2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................18

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................18

Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 19

3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System......................................20

3.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System ................................................21

3.3 BackOn Track........................................................................22

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming Setup.............. 25

4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................26

4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................27

4.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................27

4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks.............................................................................28

4.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............29

4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks......................................30

Chapter

This chapter contains the following

topics:

Computer hardware introduction

Information on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter

might be different from what you see on

your computer, depending on the computer

models and conﬁgurations.

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.

Power button

Power Dial indicator ON/OFF

File backup button

USB connector

Microphone connector

Headphone connector

Memory card reader (selected models only)

Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive)

Power Dial switch

User Guide

Power button Headphone connector

USB connector Memory card reader

Microphone connector Optical drive

4User Guide

1.2 Rear view of the chassis

Voltage selection switch (selected models only)

Power connector

PS/2 keyboard connector

PS/2 mouse connector

USB connectors (7)

Ethernet connector

7.1 Audio connectors (6)

On-board VGA connector (selected models only)

HDMI port (2)

User Guide

1.3 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.

1.3.1 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

230

1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard

connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector).

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