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IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
..., ensure that the latest level of BIOS is installed on the system. A down-level BIOS might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the system board.
Use the following procedure to help determine the cause of the problem: 1. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 2. Check all cables and power cords. 3. Set all display controls to the middle position. 4. Power-on all external...
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... and models 2. Have the same BIOS level 3. Have the same 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 software set-up between "working and non-working...
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..., select Devices. 3. Select USB Setup/USB Legacy Support. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to save
configuration changes and exit setup.
Note
If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. You can set others such as ATA Drive Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and Network Setup. See...
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... those resulting from installation or operations carried out by Lenovo professional service staff.
Lenovo has made every attempt to ensure that the manuals included with your computer are correct and accurate, but makes no guarantee that the publications are error free.
To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described...
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... to contact us regarding any inconsistency between the product and the manuals included with your computer. For the latest information or if you have any questions or comments, please visit the consumer support website at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 4
... information about using the computer 9 1.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions 12 1.7 Using the Bluetooth 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 Computer Software 31
3.1 Power2Go - Burning...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 5
... Correcting Disk Errors 39 4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s 39 4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 39
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...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 17
..., turn the computer on immediately.
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. Press Add a device to pop-up a dialog box. 5. Select the Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse and...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 18
... 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.
Internet key
Open IE.
Multimedia play key Open the Mediaplay player.
31041269_A3_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13
User Guide 13
2009.11.24...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 20
... order to avoid malfunction or possible damage of the remote control. 2. The remote control is now ready to be configured by executing the following steps below. 3. To open the Devices and Printers dialog box, go to Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound. 4. Press Add a device and pop-up a dialog box. The procedure to establish...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 28
...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... the remote control enters sleep mode. As a result, the Bluetooth connection between the computer and the remote control will ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 32
... chapter contains the following topics:
1
ÿ OneKey Recovery
ÿ Driver and Application Installation
ÿ System Setup
ÿ System Backup
2
ÿ System Recovery
ÿ Create Recovery Disc
Attention: Using this program will result in
a loss of data.
3
• You can recover the C drive of the computer
to the factory default settings or to the
last system backup status...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 33
... 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.
2.2 Driver and Application Installation
The Driver and...
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... Drivers and
Application installation has been installed automatically. After that, the manual installation function can be used.
2.3 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
Turn on the computer...
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... to launch the scan program. Upon completion, the software will pop up a system scanning report, which lists all virus files detected, and you can then quarantine or delete them as required.
3.3.3 Check for updates
Click Update on the Security Center home page to check for updates.
Note: Connect to the Internet before upgrading.
3.3.4 Help and Support
For more information...
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... start restoration. When all processes run to completion, the system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has completed successfully.
4.2 Backup and Restore
For security purposes, you can back up the system status before you install additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. To back up the system status, do the following: 1. Click...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 47
... an error message occurs in a program, see 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 problem resolution: Check...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 User Guide v1.0 - Page 48
... that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. 3. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service.
5.2 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...
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... 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 and problem resolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager
of the operating system. If not, restart your computer. If there is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service...
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... Windows
Record 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 manufacturer. 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...