Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardware ..........1 Front view ....................2 Rear view ....................3 Basic connector instructions ..............4 Computer stand instruction ................5 Connecting your computer .................6 Setting the display resolution ..............7 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ........9 Troubleshooting Problems with Hard Disks ..........10 Special considerations for troubleshooting system ........11 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ............11 Appendix.
Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction to the computer hardware 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 Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked. Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems. Eject button Power button Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive (selected models only) Memory card reader USB ports (2) Headphone connector Microphone connector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
Rear view S/P DIF port (this connector VGA connector is available only in Windows operating system) USB ports (5) HDMI-out port Ethernet connector Power connector User Guide...
Basic connector instructions Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 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.
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. Press the power button User Guide...
• When connecting to a TV, please select the TV’s appropriate input channel. • Lenovo recommends connecting the computer to a monitor using the VGA or HDMI video connector. • It is possible to connect the computer to a TV using the VGA or HDMI video connector, but Lenovo is unable to guarantee that this will work effectively.
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.
Special considerations for troubleshooting system Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting system problems: The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system. Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup.
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Do not do any of the following: • Allow water to enter the computer. • Use a heavily dampened cloth. • Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside the computer. LCD monitor should be cleaned daily. Use a dry cloth to brush dust from the monitor and keyboard every day.
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