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Machine type: 10069/7760 10074/3076 Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide Version 3.0 2011.06 31500119 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 2
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 programs, devices, or data. Note: Pay attention to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2011. - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 3
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29 3.1 OneKey Recovery 30 3.2 Driver and Application Installation 30 3.3 System Setup 31 3.4 System Backup 32 3.5 System Recovery 32 3.6 Create Recovery Disc 32 Chapter 4 Using the Computer Software 33 4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system 34 4.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System 35 Contents 1 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 5
Problems 39 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 39 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 40 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 41 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 42 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 6
Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Ø Computer hardware introduction 2 Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. 3 4 5 User Guide 1 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 7
1.1 Front view Built-in microphone Camera TV indicator Hard Disk Drive Indicator Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator Menu button Direction button Direction button LCD On/Off Power button 2 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 8
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. Optical drive TV buttons (Selected models only) Refer to Quick Reference for detail instruction of Onekey TV buttons Card reader USB port Headphone port Microphone port USB port User Guide 3 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 9
1.3 Rear view of the computer Ethernet port TV tuner port (Selected models only) USB ports (5) Bluetooth reset button (Only functional on models equipped with a Bluetooth module) AV-IN ports (Selected models only) PS/2 keyboard port Power connector 4 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 10
the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. 2. Make sure the angle of the - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 11
To open the computer stand, do the following: The computer can be mounted on the wall. To mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a UL listed standard VESA wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall. Refer to Hardware Replacement Guide (HRG) for detail - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 12
: • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section. ). 1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector (USB connector). User Guide 7 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 13
using the following instructions: 1 2 3 4 TV IN Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. TV-Tuner connector Only supported on systems - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 14
1.5.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1.5.7 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC User Guide 9 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 15
1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the bottom left of the screen to turn on the computer. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 10 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 16
After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own , specially configured to run on this model of computer. F2 -- Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 17
instruction for more information about the bluetooth connection. LVT LVT -- After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo of computer. F2 -- Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 18
Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions Note: The wireless keyboard and mouse are pre-synchronized, for your convenience, to work with your Lenovo PC. The keyboard and mouse should work immediately after you install the batteries, turn on the power switch on the side of the keyboard. User Guide 13 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 19
the mouse for a long time, turn off the mouse power switch to save battery life. Turn on the mouse power switch. You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not functioning. To synchronize them, do the following: Step 1. Press the Bluetooth connect button. Press - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 20
successfully, refer to "Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting" in the User Guide. Notes: 1) When establishing a wireless connection, it is recommended to keep the distance from the keyboard/mouse to the computer less than 25 cm (10 inches) 2) The effective - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 21
that the battery power becomes low. When the battery indicator light blinks white, it means that the keyboard or mouse is being connected. 16 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 22
Touch screen user instruction This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Touch Screen Calibration 2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen Attention: Only some selected models are equipped with touch screens. 3 4 5 User Guide 17 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 23
information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger, and the computer will react. 2.1 Touch Screen Calibration points that are shown in sequence, to finish the calibration. 18 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 24
2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touches and rotational movements, enlargement and reduction multi-touch operations, and the user can transmit position information to the computer via touch. The touch screen uses a very low pressure movement - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 25
will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the right mouse button. 20 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 26
the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement. This is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse. User Guide 21 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 27
the IE browser; or Previous and Next slide operations in Windows Photo Viewer slideshow mode. about 5 FP 6. Rolling 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 28
touch screen, then rotate them in the desired direction. For example: you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer. User Guide 23 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 29
appear. Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations according to the advice given on screen. 24 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 30
Touch" according to their specific preferences. On the Flicksmenu you can: • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen User Guide 25 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 31
lower right corner of the icon to test this. • Enable / disable touch points. Note: Users can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 26 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 32
will not affect the normal use. Note: When it is used in normal operation, the touch screen process will not affect the running of other computer processes. User Guide 27 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 33
of movement. • The time interval from when the screen was last touched. Note: To learn accurate hand gesture operations, the user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content. 8. The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode. 9. The touch screen also does not function - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 34
Driver and Application Installation Ø System Setup Ø System Backup 2 Ø System Recovery Ø Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. 3 • You can recover the C drive of the computer . Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system cannot run. User Guide 29 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 35
computer and enter the 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 re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 30 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 36
, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually according to the prompts. Notes: 1. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the computer. 2. Before accessing the - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 37
recovery disc from current system. These recovery discs are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration process. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. After starting the procedure, click Create Recovery Disc to create - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 38
Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Ø Computer software instructions 2 Note: The interface and function of each of these features are subject to the actual software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. 3 4 5 User Guide 33 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 39
Note: The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your computer is in standby mode, sleep mode or turned off. Note: This function applies only to the computer equipped with a Lenovo PC camera and is available only after the camera is installed. Before using this software, do the following - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 40
Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera" device, and the window should display the camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system. The 4.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System Lenovo Eye applies only to the computer equipped with a Lenovo PC camera and is - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 41
): Elevation angle: 20 degrees Depression angle: 30 degrees The horizontal rotary angle (the face rotary angle scope in the horizontal): -20 ~ +20 degrees 36 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 42
and Chapter Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 2 Note: The description of the TV-Tuner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV-Tuner card. It does not apply to those machines that do - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 43
: Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 38 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 44
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from integrated speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the windows volume control - Double-click the speaker icon - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 45
is unable to read a CD/DVD. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager of the operating system. If not, restart your computer. If there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Otherwise, continue with the next step of - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 46
the Service partition troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number of the software. The serial number was shipped with the computer and was provided separately by the manufacturer. The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. 2. The drivers for this computer model only support Guide 41 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 47
computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions , shut down the computer and scrub it gently - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 48
Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. What is wireless connection? Wireless connection is a Bluetooth pairing process. It connects the wireless keyboard and mouse to the computer have to pair these devices manually. 2 Some pre-paired wireless . 3. Indicator light guide: Indicator lights status - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 49
guide". 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse connection instructions: Connection methods Hardware method Software method Description Instructions indicator lights blink, turn on the computer. Press the Wireless Reset button on minutes. 4. The wireless mouse drivers will be installed automatically when - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 50
mouse is not paired with your computer. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Follow the steps in the "Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions" section in the User Guide. 2. Check the indicator lights: for more information see the "Indicator light guide" section. If your wireless keyboard and - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 51
the computer. 2. Download the latest version of the device drivers. You can download the latest drivers from the official Lenovo website at http://www.lenovo.com. Problem: Mouse does not work as expected (pointer jittery, jumpy, slow or fast; mouse buttons not working properly). Troubleshooting and - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 52
3. Turn the mouse over and check the sensor window. If there is any dust or debris, clean the sensor window gently. 4. If multiple Bluetooth wireless devices are in use nearby, try turning them off to see if performance improves. User Guide 47 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0 - Page 53
48 User Guide
Version 3.0
Machine type: 10069/7760
10074/3076
2011.06
Lenovo
IdeaCentre B3 Series
User Guide
31500119