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- Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 1
Machine type: 10087/3110 Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2011.09 31500665 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - 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 you received with this programs, devices, or data. Note: Pay attention to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2011. - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 3
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computer 5 CCCCCCCCCC Using the Rescue System 7 2.1 OneKey Recovery 8 2.2 Driver and Application Installation 8 2.3 System Setup 9 2.4 System Backup 10 2.5 System Recovery 10 2.6 Create Recovery Disc 10 CCCCCCCCCC Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 11 3.1 Troubleshooting display problems - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 5
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Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: 1 Computer hardware introduction Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter may vary from your computer setup, depending on computer models and configurations. 2 3 User Guide 1 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 7
view Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked. Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems. Power button Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive (selected models only) Memory card reader USB ports (2) Headphone connector Microphone connector 2 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 8
1.2 Rear view SPDIF port VGA connector USB ports (5) HDMI-out port Ethernet connector Power connector User Guide 3 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 9
1.3 Computer stand instruction 1 2 1.4 Setting the display resolution • Set the refresh , but Lenovo is unable to guarantee that this will work effectively. After the computer is connected and is operating normally, if a blank screen or no image is displayed on the TV, this may be a problem with the - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 10
, click the Apply button to save the change. Note: You may find your computer has no sound if you switch to a different external device that dose not support S/P DIF, follow step 2 to choose a proper playback device. 1.5.2 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical outlets. User Guide 5 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 11
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the following topics: OneKey Recovery 1 Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc 2 Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. • You can recover the C drive of the computer to the factory default - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 13
F2 key once turning 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 14
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 is recommended not to install the software which is already on the computer - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 15
state. 2.6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 16
Troubleshooting and Chapter Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics: 1 Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 2 3 User Guide 11 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 17
default view mode, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to Windows Classic view. 3.1 Troubleshooting display problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check that the monitor has been turned on; if not, press - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 18
socket. • Remove and reconnect the HDMI connector, restart the computer, and set the HDMI as the audio output mode (for example via the control panel). Note: IdeaCentre Q180 supports HDMI audio and video output. To learn more about HDMI, go to the web site at: http://www.hdmi.com/ User Guide 13 - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 19
device. 3.3 Troubleshooting software problems Problem: You are unable to exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl select Uninstall/Change. 6. Follow the displayed instructions to uninstall the software. 14 User Guide - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 20
3.4 Troubleshooting problems with Hard Disks Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to occupy some hard - Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 21
troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number of the software. The serial number is shipped labeled on the computer and is also provided separately by the manufacturer. The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. 2. The drivers for this computer model support Windows 7 systems Guide
Version 1.0
2011.09
User Guide
Lenovo
IdeaCentre Q180 Series
Machine type: 10087/3110
31500665