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Machine type: 10141/F0A8 [A530] Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2013.04 31504529 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 2
in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be Copyright Lenovo 2013. All rights reserved. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 3
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the computer 12 Switching between apps 13 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs 13 Windows Help and Support 13 Touch screen instructions 15 Touch Screen Calibration 16 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen 16 Precautions when using the Touch Screen 21 Using the Rescue - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 5
Setup 27 Troubleshooting Display Problems 28 Troubleshooting Touch screen 29 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 29 Troubleshooting Software Problems 30 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 31 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 32 Windows Help and Support 32 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 6
computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer model and configuration. User Guide 1 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 7
45 6 7 8 Built-in microphone Built-in microphone (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up 15 Built-in camera Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 8
Left and right view of the computer 8 7 1 2 34 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive Power button Anti-scratch protector 5 6 User Guide 3 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 9
Rear view of the computer 123 4 5 67 TV tuner connector (selected models only) Headphone connector Microphone connector USB connectors (3) Power connector Ethernet connector Security cable slot 4 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 10
Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 90° backward. Attention: Ensure the anti-scratch protector is always on the hinge bar when using the computer in a horizontal position. User Guide 5 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 11
local area network. Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. Connects to an external antenna to view programs using the optional TV tuner card. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 6 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 12
Connecting your computer Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection or a surge protector. User Guide 7 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 13
Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. Touching them turns on the indicator lights. 8 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 14
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. Attention: Do not place your computer face-down as shown below. User Guide 9 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 15
network connection For wired networks, connect one end of an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to the Ethernet connector on your computer, and then connect the other end to the network router or broadband modem. Consult your ISP for detailed setup instructions. Note: Broadband modem and router - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 16
Switching between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. Please use it in accordance with the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) between you and Microsoft. For any question - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 17
user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop .) 2. Select Power → Shutdown. 12 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 18
right-click with the mouse to open the menu. • Press the Windows key + X. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 19
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Touch screen instructions This chapter contains the following topics: Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen User Guide 15 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 21
select "Hardware and Sound". 2. In "Hardware and Sound" window, select "Tablet PC Settings". 3. In "Tablet PC Settings" dialogue, click "Calibrate" button. User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen The Touch screen supports single touch and rotational movements, enlargement and reduction multi - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 22
Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button. User Guide 17 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 23
make a dragging movement. This is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse. 4. 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 scroll - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 24
rotate them in the desired direction. For example: you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer. Note: To learn more about how to use the touch screen, refer to Windows Help and Support by press Windows key + F1 or Select Settings charm, then select Help. User Guide 19 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 25
"Settings", you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of double-clicking. You can double-click on the lower right corner of the icon to test this. Note: Users can access more help information from the Windows Help and Support menu. 20 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 26
the following: • Touching the correct place on the screen. • The speed of movement. • The time interval from when the screen was last touched. Note: The user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content to learn accurate hand gestures - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 27
7. The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode. 8. The touch screen also does not function during the startup process, in Hibernate mode and in Sleep mode or Safe mode. 22 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 28
contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result C: will be lost, but 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 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 29
the service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will up relevant data before performing system recovery. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 30
installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Select Driver and Application - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 31
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Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tuner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card. User Guide 27 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 33
support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see the Help document of this program. Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Make sure the power cord - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 34
persists, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting Touch screen Problem: The touch screen reacts, but not where you are touching it. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Touch Screen Calibration: 1. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 2. In "Hardware and Sound" window, select "Tablet - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 35
Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted. Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are unable to exit a running program normally. Troubleshooting and problem instructions displayed to uninstall the software. 30 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 36
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 A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 37
later when troubleshooting system problems: The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system. Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 38
select Startup → Boot Priority, then set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu. When do I need to change the boot mode legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 39
periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner, onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions included with the product. The following 34 User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 40
exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase.You are welcome to contact us about the manuals included with your computer. For the latest information or any questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site: Service Web site: http://support.lenovo.com User Guide 35 - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 41
Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 42
Lenovo power settings: - Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Hibernate: Never To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. User Guide - Lenovo A530 | Lenovo IdeaCentre A5 Series User Guide - Page 43
energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. This mode reduces to start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power → ErP and press Enter. 3. Select Enabled and press Enter. 4. Press F10
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Version 1.0
Machine type: 10141/F0A8 [A530]
2013.04
Lenovo
IdeaCentre A5 Series
User Guide
31504529