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IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
... system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information supplied with that software package. Notes • The default is for this computer to boot up in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors ... and all external devices. 2. Check all cables and power cords. 3. Set all display controls to the middle ...
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... adapters/attachments in the same locations 4. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Have the same configuration options set in the system 7. Have the same setup for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and softwareset-up between "working and non-working" systems will ...
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...is set to Disabled the USB keyboard and/or USB mouse may not be able used without device driver support. To set Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see Starting the Setup Utility...Exit. You can set others such as ATA Drive Setup, Video Setup, AudioSetup and NetworkSetup. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen.
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... the product and the manuals included with your computer. For the latest information or if you have any questions or comments, ....com.
Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. ...included with your computer may be reproduced or transcribed by any means, or transmitted through wired or wirelessnetworks in any ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 4
... remote control ...14
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System ...27
2.1 OneKey Recovery ...28 2.2 Driver and Application Installation ...28 2.3 System Setup ...29 2.4 System Backup ...30 2.5 System Recovery ...30 2.6 Create Recovery Disc ...30
Chapter 3 Using the ComputerSoftware ...31
3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs ...32 3.2 WinDVD ...33 3.3 McAfee Security ...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ...41
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems ...42 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...43 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems...43 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks...44 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ...45...
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... the method below, enter the system and prepare a set of wired keyboard and mouse. • If you want to install a new set of wireless keyboard and mouse, follow the steps below. 1. Using the wired keyboard and mouse to enter the system. 2. After installing the batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse battery compartments, make sure the power ...
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...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. Open IE.
Internet key
Multimedia play key Open the Mediaplay...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 20
... air mouse - Turn on/off the telephone - Turn on the Windows Media Center Notes: When the Games mode ... work for games and do not work for Windows Media Center. For joystick games, the Volume ...adjust volume or to switch channels.
1.7.1 Bluetooth configuration
1. Install the batteries as indicated below.
Pull the lid ...Devices and Printers dialog box, go to Windows and click Start → Control ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 28
... mode. The remote control is the standard MCE remote control for the model configured with Windows MCE. The Telephone and Air mouse buttons need to be pressed for more than 1 second to turn these functions on. Additional software needs to be installed in order to use the telephone. Note: When using the remote control, make sure the front side faces up. When in ...
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Using the Rescue System
This chapter contains the following topics:
OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using ... 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 ...
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... you want to restore from and disk you want to install operation system, and press Next to start ... is recovered successfully, the software prompts to restart the computer. Restart the computer and enter the system.
2.2 Driver and Application Installation
The Driver and Application ... a way for the user to conveniently re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your ...
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...; All Programs → Lenovo → LenovoDrivers and Application Installation. After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and softwaremanually according to the prompts. Notes: . It is recommended not to install the software which is already on the computer. . Before accessing the operating system, make sure ...
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...Security Center on the desktop to launch the antivirus software.
3.3.2 Scanning for Viruses
Click Scan on the Security Center home page. Select a task on the Scan Options pane, Click Start to launch the scan program. Upon completion, the software will pop up a system scanning ... Center home page to check for updates. Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading.
3.3.4 Help and Support...
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... can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installedsoftware, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Note: The..., you can back up the system status before you install additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. To back up the system ...
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... the program's documentation. Note: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view.
5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems
Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor Troubleshooting and ...
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...bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audiodriver • Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector - ... - Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the windows volume control - ...is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems
Problem: You are unable exit a running ...
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.... 5. Find the applicable program from the Programs and Functions dialog box and then select Uninstall/Modify. 6. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software.
5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks
Problem: The Optical drive is unable to read a CD/DVD. Troubleshooting ...
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... the following information that may later be useful in troubleshooting system problems: 1. The serial number of the software. The serial number was shipped with the computer and was provided separately by the .... The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. 2. The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 7 system. 3. When you use the Windows Media ...