Machine type: 10051 10052 Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2010.
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. Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware............................... 1 1.1 Front view.................................................................................2 1.2 Left and right view of the computer..........................................3 1.3 Rear view of the computer........................................................4 1.4 Computer stand.......................................................................5 1.5 Connecting your computer................
Chapter 5 System Maintenance and Recovery..................... 35 5.1 Restoring the System.............................................................36 5.2 Backup and Restore...............................................................36 5.3 Cleaning Up the Disk..............................................................36 5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors...............................37 5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s).......................................................37 5.
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: 1 2 Ø Computer hardware introduction Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations.
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems.
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1.4 Computer stand 15° 40° Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. 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 15 degrees from the vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. 1.
1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (PS2 connector or USB connector). 1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector (USB connector). 1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 1 6 2 Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.
1.5.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter: (This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figure of the speaker) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer. d. Connect the adapter to the power source. 1.5.
1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors shown. 1 USB connector 2 Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Network adapter Use this connector to attach the computer to an connector ethernet-type local area network. 1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets.
1.5.9 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/SDHC 1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the bottom right of the screen to turn on the computer. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
1.7 Keyboard LV T LV T 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. F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed.
1.8 Using the Remote Control The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control properly.
Buttons on the remote control: Button Description Up Down Left Right OK Confirm Back Details Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating systems.) Shows live TV on the currently selected channel. Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center.
Starts Windows Media Center.
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Chapter Touch Screen Instructions This chapter contains the following topics: 1 2 Ø Touch Screen Calibration Ø User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Ø Attentions when using the Touch Screen 3 Attention: Only some models are equipped with touch screen.
The monitor has touch capability due to a touch-sensitive screen installed. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’s hand transmits 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.
2.2.1 Basic Hand Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it very gently one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the left mouse button.
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 right mouse button.
3. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the screen and hold it there, then make a dragging movement. This is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse. 4. 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.
5. Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically (or horizontally) on the touch screen, this is called a Rolling Operation. This operation is similar to moving the scroll wheel on the top of a mouse, and produces the same results as the scroll wheel interface does. 6. 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.
7. Rotation Operation Use two figures to lightly touch the desired item on the touch screen, then rotate them in the desired direction. For example: you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer.
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.
On the Flicks menu you can: • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen User Guide 23
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 points.
2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen 1. With the new touch recognition technology of Touch Screen, the user only needs to gently tap on the touch screen, and does not need to exert any pressure to complete operations. When using it please remember not to use excessive force or tear the screen surface with any sharp object. 2.
5. The recognition of touch gestures by this product can be influenced by the following factors: • Touching the correct place on the screen • The speed of movement • The time interval from when the screen was last touched Note: To learn accurate hand gesture operations, the user can consult this manual and also the related Windows help content. 6.
Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Ø System Setup 1 2 Ø System Backup Ø System Recovery Ø Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. • You can recover the C drive of the computer to the 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 Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Follow the screen prompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will continue until completion.
2. If you select “LAN connection,” configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. 3.3.3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set the password for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. The default password is blank. Set a password when you access the Password Management for the first time. If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 3.4 System Backup Back up your system partition to an image file.
Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Computer software instructions 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.
4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly. You can set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments. You can also set the display delay time to automatically turn off the display when you are away from the computer. Note: The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your computer is in standby mode, sleep mode or turned off.
3) Confirm that Devices → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera has been checked. If there are other devices in this option, do not check them. Only choose the “Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera” device, and the window should display the camera image. An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC 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.
The default setting has been pre-selected. You can adjust the viewing distance according to your needs. Notes: 1. Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not covered. 2. Ensure your eyes are exposed and not covered. (The function that detects the distance between the user and monitor is based on the position of the user’s eyes. Therefore, if the eyes are covered or there is a strong reflection, the distance detection may be affected.) Wear glasses may affect the accuracy of the face image verification.
Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 User Guide 35
5.1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the 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 they match settings that may be critical to your needs.
5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following: 1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 2. Select the Tools tab, and then click Check Now. 3. Check your inspection items for the disk and click Start. Note: You cannot start error checking until the computer is restarted and initialized. 5.
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: • 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.
Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topics: 1 2 Ø Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 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 TV-Tuner card.
Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and 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).
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 6.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from integrated speakers. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Adjust the windows volume control — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver.
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 disorder or even failure during system initialization. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. This is harmful to the system, and might cause a system-wide malfunction. Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs: 1.
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. Further Technical Explanation: The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system, 1000 bytes.
• Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input signal to analog. 6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions (Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and mouse) Before using the wireless keyboard and mouse, carefully read the configuration instructions in the Quick Reference poster. If you fail to connect the wireless keyboard and mouse according to the steps shown in the Quick Reference poster, you may also connect using the instructions below. Method 1: 1.
1. Using the wired keyboard and mouse to enter the system. 2. Turn on the power switches of the wireless keyboard and mouse. 3. Press the wireless connect buttons on the back of the keyboard and mouse to make the indicator lights blink white. Note: If the wireless indicator lights stop blinking, press the connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse again. 4. To open the Devices and Printers dialog box, go to Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound.
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