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Machine type: 10053
Lenovo
IdeaCentre Q150 Series
User Guide
Version 1.0 2010.4
31044392
31044392_Q150_UG_FM_EN_V1.0.indd1 1 2010.4.20 10:26:26 AM
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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 you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product. Danger: Beware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Attention: Beware of possible damage to programs, devices, or
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Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1 1.1 Front view ................................................................................2 1.2 Rear view .................................................................................3 1.3 Computer mount instruction ....................................................4 1.4 Setting the display resolution ...................................................6 1.5 Connecting your comp
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Chapter Using the Computer Hardware 1 This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Computer hardware introduction 2 ÿ Information on computer connections Note: The descriptionsin this chapter may varyfr om your computersetup, depending 3 on computer models andconfigurations. 4 5 UserGuide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2010.4.20 10:46:47 AM
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1.1 Front view Attention: Ensurethat none of the air ventson thecomputer ar e blocked. Blocked air vents can leadto overheating problems. Power button and power indicator S/P DIF connector USB2.0 ports (2) Base stand screw UserGuide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2010.4.20 10:46:47 AM
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1.2 Rear view VGA port or HDMI port Power socket HDMI-OUT connector Audio line-out USB2.0 ports(2) Audio line-in Ethernet ports User Guide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 3 2010.4.20 10:46:48 AM
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1.3 Computer mount instruction The computer chassis can be placed in a vertical position. Installing the base stand 1. Attach the base stand to the unit. 2. Tighten the screw with your fingers. Note: Make sureto install thebase stand before placingthe chassis in a vertical position. UserGuide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 4 2010.4.20 10:46:49 AM
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The computer chassis also can be mounted behind your TV or monitor. (Only some models have this metal bracket.) 1. First, screw the metal bracket to the rear of TV or monitor. 2. Slide the computer into this metal bracket and screw the computer firmly to the Bracket. User Guide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 5 2010.4.20 10:46:51 AM
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1.4 Setting the display resolution 1. When you connect the computer to your TV or monitor, adjust the display resolution to the optimum setting according to the instructions in your TV or monitor’s user manual or after consulting with the supplier. 2. Adjusting the OS desktop size (when the OS desktop size is larger than the screen boundary): • IdeaCentre Q150: After configuring the display resolution of your TV or monitor, right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select N
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1.5.1 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a keyboard.) 1.5.2 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse port (USB port). (Not all models are equipped with a mouse.) 1.5.3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown. UserGuide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 7 2010.4.20 10:46:51 AM
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• If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown. 1.5.4 If you have audio devices, use the following information to connect them. Audio line-out This socket sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers. Audio line-in Use this socket to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech- recognition software. This socket might be located on the front of the computer. 1.5.5 If you have power
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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 audio line-out port on the computer. d. Connect the adapter to the power source. 1.5.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter: (This picture is only illustration. It is not necessarily meant to be a true representation of the speakers.) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessa
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S-Video Use this port to attach a television set that has an S-Video port. Ethernet Use this port to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network (LAN). 1.5.8 Using S/P DIF output digital signals: If you have external devices that support S/P DIF, you can use the S/P DIF port output high definition audio signal. Do the following before using S/P DIF output: 1. Connect the external device to the S/P DIF port. 2. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage audio → → → d
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Chapter Recovery Wizard 1 This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Recovery Wizard 2 Attention: Using this program will result in loss ofdata. 3 4 5 User Guide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 11 2010.4.20 10:46:55 AM
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Recovery Wizard Recovery Wizard will lead you through steps to recover your computer system. You can also return your computer to original factory configuration. 1. Turn on the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key to launch the Windows Boot Manager. Then select Windows Setup to launch Recovery Wizard procedure. 2. The Welcome window appears. Note: Alldata under C: drive will be lost.Y ou may backupall personaldata beforepr oceeding. UserGuide 31044392_
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3. Click Next. 4. The recovery will take several minutes to complete. Note: Donot restart your computerwhile recovery isin progress. UserGuide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 2010.4.20 10:46:56 AM
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5. Click Restart or Shutdown to finish the recovery process. User Guide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 2010.4.20 10:46:56 AM
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Chapter Using the Computer Software 1 This chapter contains the following topics: ÿ Computer software instructions 2 Note: The interface and functionality of thesefeatur es may vary accordingto the software that wasshipped with the 3 computer modelthat you pur chased. 4 5 User Guide 31044392_Q150_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 2010.4.20 10:46:57 AM
