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- Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 1
Machine type: 10062/7727 10073/1169 10066/7747 10067/7748 10079/1197/3098 IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide Version 6.0 2011.08 31500404 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 2
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 3
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Eye Distance System 25 3.3 BackOn Track 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 29 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 30 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 31 4.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 31 4.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 32 4.5 Special - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 5
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connections 2 Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations. 3 4 User Guide 1 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 7
Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader (Selected models only) Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Power Dial switch 2 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 8
connector HDMI connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) User Guide 3 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 9
-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 4 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 10
/2 mouse connector USB connectors (6) eSATA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) User Guide 5 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 11
-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (3) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 6 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 12
range is 200-240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V. 1.3.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector). User Guide 7 115 230 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 13
If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on computer must have an adapter that supports the HDMI monitor installed. Connect the cable to the port as shown. 8 User - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 14
1.3.5 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. sounds without disturbing anyone. This connector might be located on the front of the computer. User Guide 9 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 15
settings, click Start → Control panel → Hardware and Sound → Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings. Sound configuration is as follows: 1. Right click the Sound icon in the sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete. 10 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 16
. 1.3.7 5.1 Audio configuration instructions: (This instruction is only for the pc model which mainboard supports audio transforming from 2.0 stereo to 5.1 surround.) This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround sound. Use the following guides when connecting to the - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 17
connectors shown here. USB connector TV tuner connector Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card. Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network. 1.3.9 Connect - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 18
Card Mobile, XD Micro Drive, Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II 1.3.11 Wired keyboard (Selected models only) PS/2 keyboard LV T LV T USB keyboard User Guide 13 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 19
customized experiences during operations. TURBO mode AUTO mode COOL mode TURBO AUTO COOL Operation of the Power Dial The Power Dial function supports three operating modes: AUTO TURBO and COOL. System resources are optimized by toggling between those three different modes. Different modes are - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 20
frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. ODD - The status of the optical drive. HDD - The status of the hard disk drive. AUTO User Guide 15 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 21
this mode. TURBO Each component operates as shown in the adjacent picture. The numeric values may vary because each model is configured differently. 16 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 22
shown as "QUIET", it indicates that the current maximal data CD reading speed is lower than the nominal maximal reading speed of the ODD. User Guide 17 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 23
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Recovery, you must 4 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 19 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 25
For more detailed information, see the following instructions: By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Disk Management, you can see the service partition, which must not be deleted. applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 20 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 26
Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Notes: 1. Do not install software which is already installed on the select "ADSL" input the username and password of the ADSL connection. User Guide 21 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 27
Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from the 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 Rescue System - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 28
Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Computer software instructions Note: The interface and function of each 2 of these features are subject to the actual software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased. 3 4 User Guide 23 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 29
. Note: If there is no image display in the AMCAP video capture window, please confirm that preview has been selected in the options. 24 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 30
available only after the camera has been installed. To use this software, do the following: Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Eye Distance System. User Guide 25 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 31
create a custom backup based on certain file extensions. Finally, schedule the project to run on a regular basis, or begin backing up right away. 26 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 32
only) After starting the Windows operating system, press the File Backup button on the top of the chassis to launch the BackOn Track software. User Guide 27 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 33
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and Chapter Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following 1 topics: Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card 2 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 K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 35
down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a Classic view. 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 36
. 2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. 4.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the Windows volume control - double-click the speaker icon - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 37
box and then select Uninstall/Modify. 6. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 4.4 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 K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 38
If the Service partition troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number of the software. The serial number was shipped with the computer and provided separately by the manufacturer. The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. 2. The drivers for this computer model only support Guide 33 - Lenovo IdeaCentre K315 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0 - Page 39
solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions included with the product. The following are general methods for cleaning the components: • You can day. Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains. 34 User Guide
Version 6.0
2011.08
User Guide
IdeaCentre K3 Series
Machine type: 10062/7727
10073/1169
10066/7747
10067/7748
10079/1197/3098
31500404