Lenovo A700 Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series Quick Reference V1.0 - Page 1

Version: 1.0 31043566 1 Card reader 2 IEEE 1394 port 3 Headphone port 4 Microphone port 5 USB ports (2) 6 Optical drive slot Before using the accompanied peripherals, carefully read the detailed information in the Safety and Warranty Guide. Since different models have different peripherals, you might not find all of the described items depending on the actual model you purchased. Note: The remote control cannot turn the computer on. When using the computer for the first time, you need to establish a connection from the wireless keyboard and mouse to the computer. See section Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions on this flyer for more details. Computer stand instruction Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be 35˚ rotated between 12º and 35º from the vertical position. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. 2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 12 degrees from the vertical positon; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. The computer can be mounted on the wall. To mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a wall mount VESA bracket adapter* ( some models are shipped with this part) on the back of the computer as following steps. Using this bracket adapter to install a VESA standard wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall. Note: For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the screen surface from scratches or other damage. VESA bracket adapter*: VESA100, 100mm x 100mm, M4 bolts. 1 2 3 1 2 6 3 4 5 Connect the power adapter to the computer and the electrical outlet as shown above. 1. Pull the computer stand up and slide the little pin up in the hinge to fix the stand. 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the stand to the computer rear cover. 3. Install the metal bracket on to the computer. Computer instruction Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on. 1 Built-in microphone 2 Camera 3 Power button 4 Hard Disk Drive Indicator 5 Bluetooth status indicator 6 WIFI status indicator 7 Indicator lights ON/OFF button 1 2 8 Volume down 9 Volume up 10 Brightness down 11 Brightness up 12 Novo Vision button 13 PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch combo 14 LCD On/Off The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. Important information on how to use this computer Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 3 4 56 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 56 7 8 9 1 TV tuner port (selected models) 2 Wireless reset button 3 AV-IN ports 4 USB ports (4) 5 Ethernet port 6 SPDIF port 7 HDMI in port 8 HDMI out port 9 Power socket Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions A Method 1. Install the batteries. Close Put 2 AA batteries in the keyboard's battery compartment. 2. Turn on the power switch. After installing the batteries, turn on the power switch on the side of the keyboard. 2 AA batteries Battery Put 2 AA batteries in the battery compartment compartment, making sure the position of the polarities is identical to the image. Turn on the mouse power switch. If you do not plan to use the mouse for a long time, turn off the mouse power switch to save battery life. 3. Press the wireless connect button. OFF STATE While the computer is turned off, press the wireless connect buttons on the back of the keyboard and mouse. 4. Make sure the indicator lights blink and then turn on the computer. When the keyboard and mouse wireless indicator lights blink white, turn the computer on within 30 seconds to establish a wireless connection. 5. Establish the wireless connection automatically. Once the wireless connection is successfully established, the indicator lights on the keyboard and mouse will turn off and they will work properly. If the wireless keyboard and mouse fail to connect according to method A, follow method B: B Method 1. Make sure the indicator lights blink. Notes: 1) When establishing a wireless connection, it is recommended to keep the distance from the keyboard/mouse to the computer less than 25 cm (10 inches) 2) The effective working distance of the wireless keyboard and mouse is 10 m (33 feet) (depending on the computer's working environment). If the wireless device does not work, do the following: 1. Be sure there is no physical obstacle between the wireless device and the computer. 2. Restart the computer, and verify that the system devices are functional. 3. Repeat the procedure for establishing a Bluetooth connection. 4. Replace the batteries. 5. Do not place the computer under a metal surface or table. 6. Make sure there are no electronic devices close by, such as speakers, remote controls of electronic toys or mobiles, which might create high electromagnetic fields that could interrupt the wireless connection. 7. Place the keyboard, mouse and remote control the right way up. 8. Remove the batteries from the keyboard, mouse and remote control if you do not plan to use them for a long time. 9. If the batteries in the keyboard, mouse or remote control leak, clean the battery compartments as soon as possible and insert new batteries. 10. Use batteries of good quality to ensure the proper functioning of the remote control. 11. When battery power becomes low, the battery indicator light on the keyboard will change from orange to red. Make sure the wireless indicator lights still blink. If they stop blinking, press the connect button on the back of keyboard and mouse again. When the battery indicator light blinks red, it means that the battery power becomes low. 2. Press the wireless reset button until wireless connection established. To establish the wireless connection, press the wireless reset button on the back of the computer for over 6 seconds until the indicator lights of the keyboard and mouse turned off. If connection is not established successfully, refer to "Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions" in the User Guide. When the battery indicator light blinks white, it means that the keyboard or mouse is being connected. 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 its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on this model of computer.