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Machine type: 10064/7745 Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide Version 3.0 2010.12 31047231 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - 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 2010. - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 3
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computer 10 1.7 Wireless keyboard and mouse 12 Chapter 2 Touch screen user instruction 13 2.1 Touch Screen Calibration 14 2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen 15 2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 23 Chapter 3 Using the Rescue System 25 3.1 OneKey Recovery 26 3.2 Driver - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 5
Problems 35 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 35 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 36 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 37 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 38 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 6
: Computer hardware introduction 2 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 B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 7
1.1 Front view 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in microphone Camera Power button Hard Disk Drive Indicator Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator AV-in / HDMI-in indicator Indicator limitation of data transmission speed of the video communication software. 2 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 8
1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. Memory card reader USB connector Headphone connector Microphone connector Optical drive User Guide 3 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 9
1.3 Rear view of the computer Power socket Ethernet port USB ports (4) HDMI in port (Selected models only) HDMI out port PS/2 keyboard port Bluetooth reset button (Only some models are functional) AV-IN ports (Selected models only) TV tuner connector (Selected models only) 4 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 10
1.4 Computer stand instruction Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. The stand angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. User Guide 5 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 11
computer. Using this bracket adapter to install a UL listed standard wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall. Refer to Hardware Replacement Guide (HRG) for detail steps. * VESA bracket adapter spec: VESA100, 100mm x 100mm, M4 bolts. 6 User - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 12
the equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. 1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector). 1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector (USB - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 13
the cable to the port as shown. 1.5.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 1 2 Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you computer might not have all connectors shown. 1 2 3 4 TV IN 8 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 14
network. TV-Tuner connector Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner (IEC type) card (Some models are equipped with this this connector). 1.5.7 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1.5.8 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - 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. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. 10 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 16
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide 11 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 17
and mouse Refer to the Wireless keyboard and mouse instruction in Quick Reference for more information about the bluetooth connection. LVT LVT -- After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 18
Chapter Touch screen user instruction This chapter contains the following topics: 1 Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen 2 Attention: Only some selected models are equipped with touch screens. 3 4 5 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 19
The monitor has touch capability due to a touch-sensitive screen installed. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user's hand transmits position information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictures or words - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 20
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 non-pressure movement recognition - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 21
2. Single Finger Right Click For the item selected 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 22
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 B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 23
operations for 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 24
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 B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 25
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. 20 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 26
" 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 User Guide 21 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 27
as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on "Settings", you • Enable / disable touch points. Note: Users can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 22 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 28
to affect the precision of positioning on the touch screen, please avoid handling or touching the glass frame of the touch screen by your hands when you are carrying out touching operations. 4. To ensure the safety of users, please clean the screen and frame with a soft cotton cloth after turning - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 29
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 during the startup process, and in Sleep mode or Safe mode. 10. The touch screen supports two-point touch only; if the touch screen is touched - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 30
C will be lost, whereas 4 the content and format of the other partitions 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 5 install the operating system on the - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 31
on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery. Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on drive C. To prevent loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the backup - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 32
process will continue until completion. Method 2: 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 according to the prompts. Notes: 1. It - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 33
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 a bootable recovery disc from current system. Follow the screen prompts to create - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 34
Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following 1 topics: 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 29 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 35
Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly. You can set the screen → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera → vmcap. 2) Select Options → Preview from the pop-up window to display the image in the video capture window. - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 36
window. To use this software, do the following: Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo according to your needs. 4.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System Lenovo Eye Distance System can automatically applies only to the computer equipped with a Lenovo PC camera and is available only after the camera is - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 37
if the eyes are covered or there is a strong reflection, the distance detection may be affected.) Wear glasses may affect the accuracy of the face image verification. 3. The limitation of the distance detection by the camera face rotary angle scope in the horizontal): -20 ~ +20 degrees 32 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 38
and Chapter Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following 1 topics: 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 not have - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 39
view, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 40
. 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 in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 41
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 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 42
in 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 the Windows 7 system - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 43
dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in order specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions keyboard thoroughly, shut down the computer and scrub it gently with a wet cloth. • Do not use the keyboard keyboard. Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains. 38 User - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 44
Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. What is wireless connection? Wireless connection is a Bluetooth pairing process. It connects the wireless keyboard devices manually. 2 Some pre-paired wireless keyboards and mice may not work correctly. 3 If the wireless keyboard or mouse does not work as - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 45
work: See if you can use the wireless keyboard and mouse normally. b. Check the indicator lights: Refer to section "C" of the "Indicator light guide". 5. Wireless keyboard and mouse connection instructions drivers will be installed automatically when the mouse is found. 5. When the wireless keyboard - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 46
the Bluetooth connection. 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues Problem: The wireless keyboard or 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 47
up or wakes from sleep. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Some Bluetooth devices may disconnect after no data has been transmitted for a certain amount of time to conserve battery power. If this happens, it may be necessary to press a key on the wireless keyboard or click a button on the - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 48
, jumpy, slow or fast; mouse buttons not working properly). Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Change the mouse properties to adjust pointer 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 | Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide - Page 49
44 User Guide
Version 3.0
Machine type: 10064/7745
2010.12
Lenovo
IdeaCentre B5 Series
User Guide
31047231