Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 User Guide

							Version 4.0 2010.10
User Guide
IdeaCentre K3 Series
31046999
Machine type:  10062/7727 
						

							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.
Note: Pay attention to this important information.
© Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2010.  
						

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Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware  ..............................1
1.1 Front view of the chassis  ......................................................... 2
1.2  Rear view of the chassis  .......................................................... 4
1.3  Connecting your computer   ..................................................... 5
1.4  Power Dial (Selected models only)  .........................................11
Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System  ....................................15
2.1 OneKey Recovery  .................................................................. 16
2.2  Driver and Application Installation  ..........................................16
2.3  System Setup  ........................................................................\
 17
2.4  System Backup  ..................................................................... 18
2.5  System Recovery  .................................................................. 18
2.6  Create Recovery Disc  ............................................................ 18
Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software  .............................19
3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System  ......................................20
3.2  Lenovo Eye Distance System  ................................................ 21
3.3  BackOn Track  ........................................................................\
 22
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup  ..............25
4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems  .........................................26
4.2  Troubleshooting Audio Problems  ...........................................27
4.3  Troubleshooting Software Problems....................................... 27
4.4  Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and  
Hard Disks  ........................................................................\
..... 28
4.5  Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows  .............29
4.6  Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks  ......................................30 
						

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Chapter
This chapter contains the following 
topics:
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Computer hardware introduction
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Information on computer connections
  Note: The descriptions in this chapter 
might be different from what you see on 
your computer, depending on the computer 
models and configurations.
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Using the Computer Hardware 
						

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1.1 Front view of the chassis
 Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked 
air vents can cause overheating.
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Power button
Power Dial indicator ON/OFF
File backup button
USB connector
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Memory card reader (selected models only)
Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive)
Power Dial switch 
						

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Power buttonHeadphone connector
USB connectorMemory card reader
Microphone connectorOptical drive 
						

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1.2 Rear view of the chassis
Voltage selection switch (selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
USB connectors (7)
Ethernet connector
7.1 Audio connectors (6)
On-board VGA connector (selected models only)
HDMI port (2) 
						

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1.3 Connecting your computer 
Use the following information when connecting your computer.
•	 Look	for	the	small	connector	icons	on	the	back	of	your	computer.	Match	the	
connectors to the icons.
•	 If	your	computer	cables	and	connector	panel	have	color-coded	connectors,	 match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. 
 Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this 
section. 
1.3.1  Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on 
the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the 
switch if necessary.
 Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers 
control voltage automatically.
•	 If	the	voltage	supply	range	is	100-127	V	AC,	set	the	switch	to	115	V.
•	 If	the	voltage	supply	range	is	200-240	V	AC,	set	the	switch	to	230	V.
 
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230
1.3.2  Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard 
connector (PS/2 connector or USB connector).