Machine type: 10096/2564 Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2012.
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 safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or damage to your product. The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware............................... 1 1.1 Front view of the computer.......................................................2 1.2 Left and right view of the computer..........................................3 1.3 B-CAS card installation (Japan models only).............................4 1.4 Rear view of the computer........................................................5 1.5 Computer stand.................................................
4.5 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks......................................................................................30 4.6 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows..............31 4.7 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks.......................................32 Energy Star Statement..................................................................
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Introduction to the computer hardware Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations.
1.1 Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating.
1.2 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
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1.4 Rear view of the computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3.0 connector USB 2.
1.5 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.
1.6 Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.6.1 Basic connector instructions Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software. Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone.
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1.7 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.
Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. Attention: Do not place your computer face-down as shown below.
Chapter 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 11
The monitor is touch-sensitive thanks to its touch-sensitive screen. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’s fingers transmit position information via the touch screen to the computer. With this technology, you only need to touch the pictures or words on the computer display lightly with your finger, and the computer will react. 2.
2. Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen, press and hold your finger on the screen until a circle appears. After lifting your finger from the touch screen, a menu bar will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button.
3. Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to select the desired item and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it up again, to complete a double finger right click operation. The area where the first finger is placed can be used to show the right-click menu or perform related operations. 1 2 4. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement.
5. High Speed Slide If you touch the screen with a single finger and slide it a short distance horizontally (about 5 cm), then quickly lift it up again, this is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will show the “Forward” or “Back” icon. In the default situation, a high speed horizontal sliding movement will execute a forward or back operation. For example: Forward and Back operations for the IE browser; or Previous and Next slide operations in Windows Photo Viewer slideshow mode. about 5 FP 6.
7. Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the screen, change the distance between them. By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom out (or zoom in) operation. For example: you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer. 8. Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the touch screen, then rotate them in the desired direction.
2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings 1. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks Training. The user can perform operations according to the advice given on screen.
2. For more detailed configuration, you can click on the Flicks icon in the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, then click on “Customize your flicks setting” in the Flicks pop-up window. In the “Pen and Touch” window, the user can adjust more settings related to “Pen and Touch” according to their specific preferences.
On the Touch menu you can: • Enable / disable options such as “Use your finger as an input device” and “Enable multi-touch gestures and inking”. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on “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. • Enable / disable touch Pointer.
2.3 Precautions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using the touch screen, be careful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects. 2. To ensure normal use of the touch screen, ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry. 3. To ensure precise positioning on the touch screen, avoid handling or touching the glass frame when you are touching the screen. 4. Turn the computer off for safety before cleaning the screen and frame with a soft cotton cloth.
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.
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Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Ø System Setup Ø System Backup Ø System Recovery Ø Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery.
Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. 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. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition.
Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will continue until it has completed.
3.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo Rescue System. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access Password Management for the first time. If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and use it accordingly. 3.4 System Backup This backs up your system partition to an image file. In case of a system failure, you can restore your system from this image file.
Chapter Troubleshooting and 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.
Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
4.2 Troubleshooting Touch screen Problem: The touch screen reacts, but not where you are touching it. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Touch Screen Calibration: 1. In Windows 7, Select “Start” – “Control Panel”. 2. In Control Panel, select “Hardware and Sound”. 3. In “Hardware and Sound” window, select “Tablet PC Settings”. 4. In “Tablet PC Settings” dialogue, click “Calibrate” button. 4.3 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers.
2. Select the Application tab, select the problem program, then click the End Task button. Problem: You need to install or uninstall a program. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even failure during system initialization. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders.
5. If the known good CD cannot be read, visually check the operating side of the CD/DVD for defects. 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 disk space. This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit.
b. When you change your TV signal from analog to digital, your saved channel list for analog TV is deleted. When you want to watch analog TV again, you must create and save a new channel list. • You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch Teletext programming. 4.
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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.
