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Machine type: 10096/2564 Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2012.02 31501458 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 2
in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 3
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25 3.4 System Backup 26 3.5 System Recovery 26 3.6 Create Recovery Disc 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 27 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 28 4.2 Troubleshooting Touch screen 29 4.3 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 29 4.4 Troubleshooting Software Problems 29 Contents 1 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 5
4.5 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 30 4.6 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 31 4.7 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 32 Energy Star Statement 33 2 Contents - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 6
Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Introduction to the computer hardware Ø 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 7
Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in camera Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down 2 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 8
10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. User - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 9
1.3 B-CAS card installation (Japan models only) 4 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 10
1.4 Rear view of the computer 1 23 4 5 6 78 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3.0 connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) Power connector Ethernet connector Security cable slot User Guide 5 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 11
1.5 Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 90° backward. Attention: Ensure the anti-scratch protector is always on the hinge bar when using the computer in a horizontal position. 6 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 12
local area network. Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. Connects to an external antenna to view programs using the optional TV tuner card. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. User Guide 7 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 13
1.6.2 Connecting the power cord 8 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 14
1.7 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. Touching them turns on the indicator lights. User Guide 9 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 15
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. Attention: Do not place your computer face-down as shown below. 10 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 16
Chapter Touch screen instructions This chapter contains the following topics: Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen User Guide 11 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 17
Hardware and Sound". 3. In "Hardware and Sound" window, select "Tablet PC Settings". 4. In "Tablet PC Settings" dialogue, click "Calibrate" button. 2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 18
on the touch screen, press and hold your finger on the screen until a circle appears. After lifting your finger from the touch screen, a menu bar will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button. User Guide 13 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 19
desired item and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it up again, to click menu or perform related operations. 12 4. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement. This - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 20
Movement When you move your finger one time vertically (or horizontally) on the touch screen, this is called a Rolling Operation. For example: This operation is similar to moving the scroll wheel on the top of a mouse, and produces the same results as the scroll wheel interface does. User Guide 15 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 21
a zoom out (or zoom in) operation. For example: you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer. 8. Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen, then rotate them in the desired direction. For example: you can rotate the picture which is being - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 22
1. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations according to the advice given on screen. User Guide 17 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 23
" in the Flicks pop-up window. In the "Pen and Touch" window, the user can adjust more settings related to "Pen and Touch" according to their specific preferences. On the Flicksmenu you can: • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen 18 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 24
" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of double-clicking. You can double-click on the lower right corner of the icon to test this. • Enable / disable touch Pointer. Note: Users can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. User Guide 19 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 25
gestures can be influenced by the following: • Touching the correct place on the screen. • The speed of movement. • The time interval from when the screen was last touched. Note: The user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content to learn accurate hand gestures. 20 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 26
7. The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode. 8. The touch screen also does not function during the startup process, in Hibernate mode and in Sleep mode or Safe mode. User Guide 21 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 27
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of the hard disk drive 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 NTFS format and install the operating system on the C: partition. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 23 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 29
and start the operating system. 3.2 Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 24 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 30
Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually modes. 1. If you select "ADSL" input the user name and password of the ADSL connection. 2. If you - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 31
entire restoration process. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable recovery disc from the current system. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a recovery disc. 26 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 32
Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card. User Guide 27 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 33
or no image is displayed on the monitor. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Check that the LCD screen has been turned on; If not, press the LCD On/Off button to turn on the LCD. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. Problem: You need to change the display property - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 34
Touch screen Problem: The touch screen reacts, but not where you are touching it. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Touch Screen Calibration: 1. In Windows 7, Select "Start" - "Control Panel". 2. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 3. In "Hardware and Sound" window, select "Tablet - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 35
box and then select Uninstall/Modify. 6. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 4.5 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to read a CD/DVD. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 36
later when troubleshooting system problems. The serial number was shipped with the computer and provided by Lenovo. The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. 2. The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 7 system. 3. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV, be - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 37
TV is deleted. When you want to watch analog TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set the TV tuner supplies you specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions keyboard every day. Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains. 32 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 38
Lenovo hard disk drives: Never • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • System standby: After 20 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After • System hibernates: Never 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Hibernate: Never User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide - Page 39
To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. 34 User Guide
Version 1.0
Machine type: 10096/2564
2012.02
Lenovo
IdeaCentre A7 Series
User Guide
31501458