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Machine type: 10051
10052
Lenovo
IdeaCentre B3 Series
User Guide
Version 1.0 2010.04
31043484
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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 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 35 5.1 Restoring the System ............................................................36 5.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................36 5.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................36 5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................37 5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................37 5.6
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Chapter Using the Computer Hardware 1 This chapter contains the following topics: 2 Ø Computer hardware introduction Ø Information on computer connections 3 Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. 4 5 6 User Guide 1
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1.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Camera LCD On/Off indicator Built-in microphone Hard disk drive indicator LCD On/Off Wireless LAN card indicator Brightness down Bluetooth indicator Brightness up 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. 5 1 2 3 4 2 Memory card reader Microphone connector USB connector Optical drive Headphone connector User Guide 3
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1.3 Rear view of the computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power connector TV tuner connector (selected models) PS/2 keyboard connector USB ports (4) IEEE 1394 connector Wireless reset button Ethernet connector 4 User Guide
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1.4 Computer stand 15° 40° 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. 1.5 Connecting your computer Use
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1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector (PS2 connector or USB connector). 1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector (USB connector). 1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions: 12 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 (purcha
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1.5.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter: (This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figure of the speaker) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer. d. Connect the adapter to the power source. 1.5.6 If you ha
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1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all connectors shown. 1 2 USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB connection. Network adapter Use this connector to attach the computer to an connector ethernet-type local area network. 1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets. 8 User Guide
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1.5.9 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from: MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/SDHC 1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the bottom right of the screen to turn on the computer. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. User Guide 9
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1.7 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, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key and the Len
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1.8 Using the Remote Control The remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control properly. User Guide 11
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Buttons on the remote control: Button Description Up Down Left Right Confirm OK Back Details Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating systems.) Shows live TV on the currently selected channel. Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center. Play Pause Stop Record Fast Forward Rewind Skip Replay 12 User Guide
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Starts Windows Media Center. Turns volume up/down Previous/next channel Mute DVD menu Power supply (standby) Number (or Letter) buttons 0~9 # key * key CLEAR Clear Enter ENTER Teletext ON/OFF (Selected models only) Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only) User Guide 13
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Chapter Touch Screen Instructions 1 This chapter contains the following topics: 2 Ø Touch Screen Calibration Ø User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Ø Attentions when using the Touch Screen 3 Attention: Only some models are equipped with touch screen. 4 5 6 User Guide 15
