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Machine type: 10069/7760
10074/3076
Lenovo
IdeaCentre B3 Series
User Guide
Version 3.0 2011.06
31500119
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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 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, dev
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Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1 1.1 Front view ................................................................................2 1.2 Left and right view of the computer .........................................3 1.3 Rear view of the computer .......................................................4 1.4 Computer stand ......................................................................5 1.5 Connecting your computer ....
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup .............. 37 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................38 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................39 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems.......................................39 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks .............................................................................40 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting W
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Chapter Using the Computer Hardware 1 This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Computer hardware introduction 2 Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on 3 computer models and configurations. 4 5 User Guide 1
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1.1 Front view Built-in microphone Camera TV indicator Hard Disk Drive Indicator Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator Menu button Direction button Direction button LCD On/Off Power button 2 User Guide
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. Optical drive TV buttons (Selected models only) Refer to Quick Reference for detail instruction of Onekey TV buttons Card reader USB port Headphone port Microphone port USB port User Guide 3
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1.3 Rear view of the computer Ethernet port TV tuner port (Selected models only) USB ports (5) Bluetooth reset button (Only functional on models equipped with a Bluetooth module) AV-IN ports (Selected models only) PS/2 keyboard port Power connector 4 User Guide
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1.4 Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. 2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over. User Guide 5
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To open the computer stand, do the following: The computer can be mounted on the wall. To mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a UL listed standard VESA wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall. Refer to Hardware Replacement Guide (HRG) for detail steps. 6 User Guide
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1.5 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. Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section. 1.5.1 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. 1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the
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1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 1 2 3 4 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. TV-Tuner connector Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card (I
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1.5.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 1.5.7 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC User Guide 9
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1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the bottom left of the screen to turn on the computer. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 10 User Guide
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1.7 Wired keyboard (Selected models only) PS/2 keyboard USB keyboard 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. F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, repeatedly press and release
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1.8 Wireless keyboard and mouse (Selected models only) Refer to the Wireless keyboard and mouse instruction for more information about the bluetooth connection. LVT 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. F2 —— Your computer has th
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Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions Note: The wireless keyboard and mouse are pre-synchronized, for your convenience, to work with your Lenovo PC. The keyboard and mouse should work immediately after you install the batteries, and then turn on the mouse and keyboard. Step 1. Install the batteries. Put 2 AA batteries in the keyboard’s battery compartment. Close Put 2 AA batteries in the battery compartment, making sure the position of the polarities is identical to the image. 2 AA batte
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If you do not plan to use the mouse for a long time, turn off the mouse power switch to save battery life. Turn on the mouse power switch. You may need to manually synchronize the wireless keyboard or mouse if they are not functioning. To synchronize them, do the following: Step 1. Press the Bluetooth connect button. Press the wireless connect buttons on the back of the keyboard and mouse. connect connect 14 User Guide
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Step 2. Make sure the indicator lights blink and press the Bluetooth reset button. When the keyboard and mouse Bluetooth indicator lights blink white, press the Bluetooth reset button on the back of the computer for over 6 seconds until the indicator lights of the keyboard and mouse turned off. Note: If connection is not established successfully, refer to “Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting” in the User Guide. Notes: 1) When establishing a wireless conn
