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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 . Note: Pay attention to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2009. 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2009.8.4 5:13:06 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 3
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System 17 2.1 OneKey Recovery 18 2.2 Driver and Application Installation 18 2.3 System Setup 19 2.4 System Backup 20 2.5 System Recovery 20 2.6 Create Recovery Disc 20 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software 21 3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs 22 3.2 WinDVD 23 3.3 Lenovo Healthcare Software - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 5
4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 35 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 36 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 37 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 37 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 38 5.5 Special - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 6
the following 1 topics: ÿ Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections 2 Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. 3 4 5 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 User Guide 2009.8.4 5:13:08 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 7
thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 9 Power button Power Dial indicator ON/OFF File backup button USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card reader (selected models only) Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive.) Power Dial switch User Guide - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 8
models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector Serial connector On-board VGA connector (selected models only) USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 9
. For more information about this connector, see WM600-B-LO Wireless 802. 11b/g Wireless PCI-E Adapter Card User Manual.) TV-Tuner (selected models only) 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 10
(PS/2 connector or USB connector) Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow those installation instructions. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 11
• If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor. Connect the cable to the connector as shown. • If you only have a DVI connector on the graphics card and the monitor only has a VGA connector, these two connectors can - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 12
instruction: (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 are different from your actual computer, you may use above - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 13
, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. c. Connect the speakers to audio line-out port on the computer. d. Connect the plug to the power source. Note: Some models are not equipped with external speaker. User Guide 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 8 2009.8.4 5:13:15 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 14
Use this connector to attach a television set that has a S-Video connector. TV-Tuner connector Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card. Ethernet Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernettype local area network IEEE 1394 This connector offers connection to several - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 15
Antivirus in Lenovo Rescue System with cable network. 1.3.11 Connect the power cords properly to ground electrical outlets. 1.3.12 If your computer is equipped with Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from Micro Drive, Compact Flash type I&II xD picture card 10 User Guide - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 16
compatible software, specially configured to run on this model of computer. F2 -- Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key and the Lenovo Rescue System will open. User Guide 11 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 17
mode and the COOL mode. System resources are optimized by toggling among those three different modes. Different modes are used for different applications. Display the main screen of software Double click the Power Dial icon in the Quick Launch bar. 12 User Guide 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 12 2009 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 18
nominal maximal GPU clock frequency. CPU - Show the percentage of the current CPU clock frequency against the nominal maximal CPU clock frequency. ODD - The status of the optical drive. HDD - The status of the hard disk drive. AUTO 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 User Guide 13 2009.8.4 5:13:19 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 19
Runs at full speed. The system achieves its optimal performance. Turn the Power Dial knob to the TURBO position. TURBO Each component operates as shown in the adjacent picture. The values might vary because each model is configured differently. 14 User Guide 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 2009 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 20
high proportion of the system resources, you should choose TURBO mode. This will allow you to achieve optimal performance. • When the ODD status is 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 15 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 21
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Driver and Application Installation ÿ System Setup ÿ System Backup 2 ÿ System Recovery ÿ Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. 3 • You can recover the C drive of the computer to the factory to install an operating system with the Windows Recovery - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 23
software prompts to restart the computer. Restart the computer and enter the system. 2.2 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 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 24
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. 2. Before - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 25
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 procedure, click Create - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 26
contains the following 1 topics: ÿ 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 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 21 User Guide 21 2009.8.4 5:13:25 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 27
, music discs, video/photo discs and mixed discs and bootable discs. It also supports disc duplication. You can create a bootable CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, which you can use to boot your computer from your disc drive if your operating system ever fails. Note: This software does not support the burning - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 28
"?" icon to obtain more information about WinDVD. WinDVD Blu-ray Disc (BD) is the software for playing discs. It can play DVD standard format discs and Blu-ray format discs with track - Eject - Go to the next track - Mute - Volume User Guide 23 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 23 2009.8.4 5:13:25 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 29
these functions). 3.3.1 Eyesight Protection Setting 1. The Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera and Lenovo Healthcare Software work together to maintain proper distance between the computer operator and the computer display. It also automatically adjusts the display brightness to a comfortable level thereby - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 30
camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjust the position and pitch angle of the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window. User Guide 25 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 25 2009.8.4 5:13:26 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 31
have successfully configured the Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera with Lenovo Health Care Software. 5. Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Healthcare Software. 6. Click Eyesight Protection or Brightness Adjustment to adjust the camera. 3.3.2 Distance Setup 1. Select the display type according to - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 32
for updates. Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading. 3.4.4 Help and Support For more information on the operation of Security Center, see product help Information in the Help option. In the help document, you can learn more about McAfee Security Center operation and settings. User Guide 27 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 33
Choose All Programs → Lenovo → FileBackup from the Start menu to launch the BackOn Track software. 3.5.2 Back up software. 3.5.6 File Backup button After starting the Windows operating system, press the File backup button on the top of the chassis to launch the BackOn Track software. 28 User Guide - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 34
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Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chapter contains the following 1 topics: ÿ Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions 2 3 4 5 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 31 User Guide 31 2009.8.4 5:13:28 PM - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 37
installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Note: The existing system settings will change after restoration. Check the settings of the restored system to ensure - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 38
swabs. Attention: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. User Guide 33 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 33 2009.8.4 5:13 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 39
Note: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. The following are general methods for cleaning the components: • - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 40
topics: ÿ 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 a 3 TV-Tuner card. 4 5 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 35 User Guide 35 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 41
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: 1. Check that the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the Power button. 2. Check to see - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 42
interference. 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 - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 43
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. Otherwise, continue with the next - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 44
Service partition of 3G 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 new - Lenovo K300 | Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V1.0 - Page 45
• Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. 40 User Guide 31037825_K3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 40 2009.8.4 5:13:31 PM
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