Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide Version 1.2 2009.8 31039406 31039406_A6_UG_FM_EN_V1.2.indd 1 2009.7.17 10:01:13 AM... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
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 2009. 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 1 2009.8.7 4:48:15 PM... - Page 3 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 2 2009.8.7 4:48:15 PM...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.6 Create Recovery Disc ...16 Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ... 17 3.1 Power2Go — Burning Discs ...18 3.2 WinDVD...9 3.3 Lenovo Healthcare Software..20 3.4 McAfee Security Center ...23 3.5 Media Show ...24 3.6 Lenovo CamSuite ...25 Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery ... - Page 5 4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ...29 4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ...29 4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ...29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup ... 31 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems ...32 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...33 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems ...33 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks ...34 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows ...35...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Using The Computer Hardware
Using the Computer Hardware Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Computer hardware introduction ÿ Information on computer connections ÿ . Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 1 User Guide 2009.8.7 4:48:17 PM... -
Page 7: Left And Right View Of The Computer
1.1 Left and right view of the computer . Attention: Be.sure.not.to.block.any.air.vents.on.the.computer..Blocked. air.vents.can.cause.thermal.problems. Power button IEEE 1394 connector USB ports (2) Headphone connector Microphone connector Memory card reader Optical drive slot User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 2 Camera Brightness down touch button Brightness up touch button LCD On/Off Optical drive eject touch button Built-in microphone... -
Page 8: Rear View Of The Computer
1.2 Rear view of the computer TV tuner (Select models only) USB ports (4) Ethernet connector Power connector Cable routing clip 1.3 Connecting your computer Use the following information to connect your computer: • Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the connectors to the icons. - Page 9 1.3.1 Check.the.voltage.rating.before.you.connect.the.equipment.to.an. electrical.outlet.to.ensure.that.the.required.voltage.and.frequency. match.the.available.power.source. If your computer uses an AC adapter: . Note: Use.only.the.Lenovo.provided.AC.adapter.approved.for.use.with.this. device..Use.of.another.AC.adapter.may.cause.a.fire.or.explosion. 1.3.2 Connect.the.keyboard.cable.to.the.appropriate.keyboard. connector.(USB.connector). 1.3.3 Connect.the.mouse.cable.to.the.appropriate.mouse.connector. (USB.connector). . Note: If.your.computer.is.equipped.with.a.wireless.keyboard.or.mouse,. follow.those.installation.instructions. User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 4 2009.8.7 4:48:20 PM...
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Page 10: Computer Stand
1.3.4 Computer stand 15˚ Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be adjusted from 5˚ forward to 15˚ backward. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. . Attention: The.computer.stand.must.remain.installed.at.all.times.to. ensure.maximum.system.stability. -
Page 11: If You Have Powered Speakers With An Adapter
1.3.5 If.you.have.audio.devices,.attach.them.using.the.following. instructions: Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software. Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately) to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. - Page 12 1.3.7 If you have powered speakers without an adapter： a. Connect the cable between the two speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
- Page 13 1.3.9 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1. Plug the power adapter cord into the back of the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into an AC power source. 1.3.10 If.your.computer.is.equipped.with.a.Memory.Card.Reader.
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Page 14: Computer Instruction
Secure Digital PRO (SD pro) 1.4 Computer instruction Press the power button on the side of this computer to turn it on. . Note: The.buttons.at.the.bottom.of.the.screen.are.touch.buttons..When. you.touch.these,.the.indicator.lights.turn.on. User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 9 2009.8.7 4:48:27 PM... - Page 15 Important information on how to use this computer Important information on how to use the optical drive .. Do.not.insert.-inch.discs.into.the.optical.drive.slot. 2.. Insert.the.disc.into.the.optical.drive.slot.and.push.gently.until.the.disc.enters. automatically. User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 10 Insert.a.disc.with.the. non-label.side.facing.the. user..The.disc.cannot.be. read.if.you.insert.it.the. other.side.up. To.eject.a.disc,.press. the.eject.button.at.the. bottom.of.the.touch. screen. Do.not.obliquely.insert. discs.into.the.optical. drive.slot..Doing.so.will. damage.the.drive.and. scratch.the.discs. 2009.8.7 4:48:28 PM...
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Page 16: Keyboard And Mouse (Wired)
.. Do.not.force.the.disk.when.it.is.being.inserted/ejected. .. Do.not.insert.damaged.discs. .. Do.not.insert.any.other.objects.other.than.discs. Not.following.the.above.guidelines.could.damage.the.optical.drive.slot.and. disc. Do.not.hold.the.computer.by.the.stand.joint.only. Doing.so.could.damage.the.stand.joint. Hold.the.computer.firmly.when.you.carry.it. 1.5 Keyboard and Mouse (wired).(Only.some.models.are. equipped.with.wired.Keyboard.and.Mouse). User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 11 2009.8.7 4:48:31 PM... - Page 17 —— Volume up —— Mute LVT —— After entering 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.
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Using The Rescue System
Using the Rescue System Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ Driver and Application Installation ÿ System Setup ÿ System Backup ÿ System Recovery ÿ Create Recovery Disc . Attention: Using this program will result in a loss of data. -
Page 19: Onekey Recovery
Detailed Operation Procedure 1. Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, then you can select OneKey Recovery. -
Page 20: System Setup
Method 1: Automatic Installation Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the keyboard to start the Rescue System, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Follow the screen prompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. -
Page 21: 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. -
Page 22: Chapter 3 Using The Computer Software
Using the Computer Software Chapter This chapter contains the following topics: Computer software instructions ÿ . Note: The.interface.and.function.of.each. of.these.features.are.subject.to.the.actual. software.that.was.shipped.with.the. computer.model.that.you.purchased. 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 17 User Guide 2009.8.7 4:48:36 PM... -
Page 23: Power2Go - Burning Discs
3.1.2 Starting the Burner Software 1. Choose All Programs → Lenovo → Power2Go → Power2Go from the Start menu to launch the burner program. 2. Choose a task for the burner from the task list. Then start the burner to record files. -
Page 24: Windvd
3.2 WinDVD (Some.models.are.equipped.with.WinDVD.software.and.the. WinDVD.Blu-ray.software.is.only.equipped.on.the.model.with.the.Blu-ray. optical.drive.) With WinDVD, you can play DVDs and VCDs. To launch the player: Choose All Programs → InterVideo WinDVD from the Start menu to launch the player. Click the “?” icon to obtain more information about WinDVD. WinDVD Blu-ray Disc (BD) is the software for playing discs. -
Page 25: Lenovo Healthcare Software
• Helps the child keep a proper sitting posture while operating a computer. The Lenovo Healthcare Software protects the healthy growth of childrens’ spines and vision (Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera is required in order to use these functions). 3.3.1 Eyesight Protection Setting 1. - Page 26 To use this software, do the following: 1) Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera → vmcap. 2) Select Options → Preview from the pop-up window to display the image in the video capture window. . Note: If.there.is.no.image.display.in.the.AMCAP.video.capture.window,.
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Page 27: Brightness Adjustment
An image, which is caught by Lenovo PC Bright Eye camera, will be displayed in the video capture window. Adjust the position and pitch angle of the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window. -
Page 28: Mcafee Security Center
3. The limitation of the distance detection by the camera: The minimum distance : about 20 centimters (7.90 inches) The maximum distance : about 70 centimeters (27.55 inches) The pitch angle (the face rotary angle scope in the vertical): Elevation angle: 20 degrees Depression angle: 30 degrees The horizontal rotary angle (the face rotary angle scope in the horizontal): -20～+20 degrees... -
Page 29: Media Show
3.5 Media Show MediaShow is a new and innovative way to view and be creative with your media. MediaShow lets you be as imaginative as you want by performing the following functions: • View your photos and videos • Edit and add effects to your photos and videos •... -
Page 30: Lenovo Camsuite
3.6 Lenovo CamSuite CamSuite is an animated messaging tool featuring customizable emotive facial animation that gives you much more fun than the conventional video chatting on instant-messaging applications. . Note: If.you.have.an.instant-messaging.application.installed.on.your.OS,. the.video.device.must.be.set.manually. Refer to the following steps to quickly start using CamSuite in your instant-messaging video conference. - Page 31 User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 26 2009.8.7 4:48:38 PM...
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Page 32: Chapter 4 System Maintenance And Recovery
System Maintenance and Chapter Recovery This chapter contains the following topics: Daily Maintenance and Tools Instructions ÿ 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 27 User Guide 2009.8.7 4:48:40 PM... -
Page 33: Restoring The System
4.1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. . -
Page 34: Checking For, And Correcting Disk Errors
4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following: 1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. - Page 35 . Note:.To.avoid.damaging.the.computer.or.display,.do.not.spray.cleaning. solution.directly.onto.the.display..Only.use.products.specifically.designed. for.cleaning.displays,.and.follow.the.instructions.that.are.included.with.the. product. The following are general methods for cleaning the components: • You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse. • You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners. •...
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Page 36: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Confirming Setup
Troubleshooting and Confirming Chapter Setup This chapter contains the following topics: Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution ÿ . Note: The.description.of.the.TV-Tuner. card.in.this.manual.applies.only.to.those. computer.models.that.have.the.TV-Tuner. card.installed..It.does.not.apply.to.those. computer.models.that.do.not.have.the.TV- Tuner.card.installed. 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 31 User Guide 2009.8.7 4:48:42 PM... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Display Problems
Check that the LCD screen has been turned on; If not, press the LCD On/Off button to turn on the LCD. If still cannot solve the problem, contact to Lenovo Customer Service. Problem: You need to change display property settings. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Audio Problems
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: •... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Problems With Optical Drives And
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. Otherwise, continue with the next step of this procedure. -
Page 40: Special Considerations For Troubleshooting Windows
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, the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M, while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M). - Page 41 User Guide 31039406_A6_UG_EN_V1.2.indd 36 2009.8.7 4:48:43 PM...