Lenovo Personal Computer Q180 Series User Manual

Machine type: 10087/3110  
Lenovo  
IdeaCentre Q180 Series  
User Guide  
Version 1.0  
2011.09  
31500665  
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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 you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading  
and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and  
damage to your product.  
Danger: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations.  
Attention: Beware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.  
Note: Pay attention to this important information.  
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Contents  
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Chapter  
Using tCe Computer Hardware  
TCis cCapter contains tCe following  
topics:  
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Computer hardware introduction  
Information on computer connections  
Note: The descriptions in this chapter may  
vary from your computer setup, depending  
on computer models and configurations.  
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C.C Front view  
Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked.  
Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.  
Power button  
USB ports (2)  
Hard disk drive indicator  
Optical drive (selected models only)  
Memory card reader  
Headphone connector  
Microphone connector  
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C.C Rear view  
SPDIF port  
HDMI-out port  
VGA connector  
USB ports (5)  
Ethernet connector  
Power connector  
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C.C Computer stand instruction  
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C.4 Setting tCe display resolution  
• Set the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to  
your TV or monitor.  
• If no image is displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh rate,  
turn off your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting.  
• When connecting to a TV, please select the TVs 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.  
After the computer is connected and is operating normally, if a blank screen or  
no image is displayed on the TV, this may be a problem with the TV settings.  
Please consult with your TV supplier.  
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C.5 Connecting your computer  
1.5.1 Using S/P DIF output digital signals:  
If you have external devices that support S/P DIF, you can use the S/P DIF port  
output high definition audio signal. Do the following before using S/P DIF output:  
1. Connect the external device to the S/P DIF port.  
2. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage audio devices,  
from the pop up window choose the Playback tab, choose Digital Audio (S/P  
DIF) as your playback device, click the Apply button to save the change.  
Note: You may find your computer has no sound if you switch to a different  
external device that dose not support S/P DIF, follow step 2 to choose a  
proper playback device.  
1.5.2 Connect the power cables properly to earthed electrical  
outlets.  
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Chapter  
Using tCe Rescue System  
TCis cCapter contains tCe following  
topics:  
OneKey Recovery  
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Driver and Application Installation  
System Setup  
System Backup  
System Recovery  
Create Recovery Disc  
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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. With this operation, all of the  
existing data on drive C will be lost, whereas  
the content and format of the other partitions  
of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged.  
• If you want to install an operating system and  
back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must  
format the C partition in NTFS format and  
install the operating system on the C partition.  
Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery system  
cannot run.  
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Note about tCe 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. If the service partition is deleted or damaged  
by someone other than authorized Lenovo servicers, Lenovo will not be  
liable for any losses arising there from in any way.  
C.C OneKey Recovery  
OneKey Recovery is an easy-to use application. You can use it to restore your  
computer to the system default or a previously backed up state.  
Detailed Operation Procedure  
1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the  
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery.  
Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on drive C. To prevent  
loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing system  
recovery.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore  
from and disk you want to install operation system, and press Next to start  
restoration.  
3. Please wait during the process of system recovery. Do not interrupt the  
operation during the recovery process.  
4. After the system is recovered successfully, the software prompts to restart the  
computer. Restart the computer and enter the system.  
C.C Driver and Application Installation  
The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way  
for the user to conveniently re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that  
were shipped with your Lenovo hardware.  
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Method 1: Automatic Installation  
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the  
Lenovo Rescue System open, 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.  
Method 2: Manual Installation  
In the Windows system, Click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo  
Drivers and Application Installation.  
After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually according  
to the prompts.  
Notes:  
1. It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the  
computer.  
2. Before accessing the operating system, make sure that the Drivers and  
Application installation has been installed automatically. After that, the  
manual installation function can be used.  
C.C System Setup  
System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue  
System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. In addition, System  
Setup sets and manages all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue system.  
2.3.1 Launch  
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the  
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select System Setup.  
2.3.2 Network Settings  
Depending on the network access mode of the computer, select “ADSL” or “LAN  
Connection” in the network connection modes.  
1. If you select “ADSL” input the username and password of the ADSL connection.  
2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP address and proxy server of the  
LAN.  
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2.3.3 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.  
C.4 System Backup  
Back up your system partition to an image file. In case of a system failure, you can  
restore your system from this image file.  
In the Windows system, click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo  
Rescue System.  
After starting the procedure, click System Backup to back up your system  
partition according to the prompts.  
C.5 System Recovery  
Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment. You can choose to  
restore to a system backup point or the initial state.  
C.6 Create Recovery Disc  
Create a bootable recovery disc from current system. These recovery discs are  
used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration  
process.  
In the Windows system, click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo  
Rescue System.  
After starting the procedure, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable  
recovery disc from current system.  
Follow the screen prompts to create recovery discs.  
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TroublesCooting and  
Confirming Setup  
Chapter  
TCis cCapter contains tCe following  
topics:  
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Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution  
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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).  
• If an error message occurs in a program, view the programs documentation.  
Note: The procedures in this document were written for Windows in default  
view mode, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to  
Windows Classic view.  
C.C TroublesCooting display problems  
Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Check that the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the Power button.  
2. Check to see if the monitor power cable is loose; if so, securely plug the power  
cable into the monitor.  
3. Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the  
computer graphics card port; if not, shut down the computer then securely  
connect the signal cable of the monitor.  
Problem: You need to change the display property settings.  
Setting display background and icon properties:  
1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize  
from the pop-up menu.  
2. From here, select the appropriate options to:  
• Change the desktop background  
• Select a screen saver  
• Select colors and appearance options for icons and characters  
• Set resolution and colors using the Display Settings options.  
3. Select Display Settings to set the resolution and colors.  
Use the Apply button to set the new resolution of your TV or monitor. If your TV  
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or monitor does not support this new resolution, the system will recovery to the  
original resolution within 20 seconds.  
Set the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to  
your TV or monitor.  
If there is no image displayed on the TV or monitor after setting a new refresh  
rate, turn off your TV or monitor and wait for a moment before restarting. For TV,  
you may switch the input style to another and then switch it back to make your  
TV display normally.  
Problem: Ripple on screen.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as  
refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps  
or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference.  
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer.  
3. If the problem persists, consult your display devices supplier.  
C.C TroublesCooting 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, and treble controls to  
eliminate distortion.  
• Reinstall the audio driver.  
• Disconnect any headphones from the headphone socket — sound from the  
speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the  
computers side-panel headphone socket.  
• Remove and reconnect the HDMI connector, restart the computer, and set the  
HDMI as the audio output mode (for example via the control panel).  
Note: IdeaCentre Q180 supports HDMI audio and video output. To learn  
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Problem: No sound from headphones.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
• Check the headphone cable connection — ensure that the headphone cable is  
securely inserted into the headphone socket.  
• Adjust the Windows volume control — click or 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.  
• Change audio device — click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound  
Manage audio devices, a sound window will pop out, click the playback  
tab to choose the proper playback device.  
C.C TroublesCooting software problems  
Problem: You are unable to exit a running program normally.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same  
time.  
2. Select the Application tab, select the problematic program, and 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 disorder or even  
failure during system initialization.  
During the uninstall process, never directly delete individual 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. Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before  
removing it.  
2. If the program has its own uninstaller, run it directly to uninstall the program.  
3. If the program does not have its own uninstaller, then select Control Panel from  
Start menu.  
4. From the Control Panel, choose Programs Programs and Features.  
5. Find the applicable program in the Programs and Functions dialog box and then  
select Uninstall/Change.  
6. Follow the displayed instructions to uninstall the software.  
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C.4 TroublesCooting problems witC Hard Disks  
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. But the actual hard disk capacity is  
expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes (For example, a nominal capacity of  
1GB is 1000MB, while the actual capacity of 1GB is 1024MB).  
The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be worked out according to  
the calculations in the following example:  
The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40GB, while its actual capacity  
should be: 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37GB.  
If the Service partition of 3GB - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/  
(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 2.79GB is subtracted, the capacity of the hard disk  
shown in the system can be obtained.  
The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly  
different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals.  
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C.5 Special considerations for troublesCooting Windows  
Record the following information that may be useful later when troubleshooting  
system problems:  
1. The serial number of the software. The serial number is shipped labeled on the  
computer and is also provided separately by the manufacturer. The Help Center  
is unable to retrieve this number.  
2. The drivers for this computer model support Windows 7 systems.  
3. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV, pay particular attention  
to the following:  
• In the following two situations, you must re-save the channel list:  
a. When you change your TV signal from digital to analog, your saved  
channel list for digital TV is deleted. When you want to watch digital TV  
again, you must create and save a new channel list.  
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.  
• Before you can watch teletext programming, you must set the TV tuner input  
signal to analog.  
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