Machine type: 10153/F0AH Lenovo N3 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2013.
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 product damage. 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 Using the Computer Hardware.................................................. 1 Front view of the computer..........................................................................2 Left and right view of the computer.............................................................3 Rear view of the computer..........................................................................4 Computer stand..............................................................................
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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 model and configuration.
Front view of the computer 1 2 3 4 Built-in microphone Camera LED Camera Ambient light sensor * * Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor detects the amount of light in your surroundings. The screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the ambient light conditions detected by the built-in ambient light sensor. Note: Battery status is displayed in several places in the status bar. You will be alerted when the battery starts to run low.
Left and right view of the computer 1 2 3 4 5 USB 2.
Rear view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating.
Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 15° forward and 90° backward.
Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Basic connector instructions Connector Description Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet type local area network. Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the top of the computer for over 5 seconds to turn on the computer. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
Mounting the computer onto a wall The computer can be mounted onto a wall. Before doing this, you will first need to attach a UL listed VESA wall mount* (to be purchased separately) onto the back of the computer. To attach a VESA wall mount Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage. 1.
2. Remove the four rubber caps on the back cover of the computer as shown below. Note: We recommend that you put the rubber caps into the storage slots in the hinge cover. 3. Remove the four screws which were under the rubber caps and reattach the hinge cover. 4. Align the VESA wall mount with the mounting holes on the back of the computer, and then secure it to the computer with the four screws.
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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 11
Troubleshooting Problems Hard Disks Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity. Further Technical Explanation: The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes. But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes (For example, the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M, while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M).
The following are general methods for cleaning the components: • • • You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners. To clean the keyboard thoroughly, shut down the computer and scrub it gently with a wet cloth. Do not use the keyboard until it is dry. Do not do any of the following: • • • Allow water to enter the computer. Use a heavily dampened cloth.
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