User manual ACER VERITON X270

[. . . ] 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 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4. 1 Troubleshooting Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4. 3 Troubleshooting Software Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4. 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4. 5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4. 6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Contents 1 2 Contents Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Computer hardware introduction Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer, depending on computer models and configurations. User Guide 1 1. 1 Front view of the chassis Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause thermal problems. Power button Optical Drive (selected models only) Memory card reader (selected models only) USB connector (2) Headphone connector Microphone connector Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position. 2 User Guide 1. 2 Rear view of the chassis (If the rear view configuration in this chapter is different from your actual computer, the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and binding. ) Lenovo VERITON X270 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector On-board VGA connector (Selected models only) HDMI connector (Selected models only) USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector User Guide 3 PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a graphic card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) Lenovo H405 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector (Selected models only) On-board VGA connector (Selected models only) USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector Microphone connector 4 User Guide Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a graphic card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card) Lenovo H420 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector USB connectors (4) User Guide 5 On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) Lenovo H410 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector (Selected models only) 6 User Guide HDMI connector (Selected models only) USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a graphics card) PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (Some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card. ) 1. 3 Connecting your computer Use the following information when connecting your computer. [. . . ] After the system is recovered successfully, the software will prompt you to restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system. 2. 2 Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. 16 User Guide Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. After the system has restarted, the installation process will continue until it has completed. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. Do not install software which is already installed on the computer. Follow the on-screen prompts to create recovery discs. 18 User Guide Chapter Using the Computer Software This chapter contains the following topics: Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Eye Distance System 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. User Guide 19 3. 1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly. You can set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments. You can also set the display delay time to automatically turn off the display when you are away from the computer. Note: The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your computer is in standby mode, sleep mode or turned off. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check that the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the Power button. Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose; if so, securely plug the power cord to the monitor. Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card; if not, shut down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor. Problem: You need to change display property settings. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the pop-up menu. From here, select the appropriate options to: · Changethedesktopbackground · Selectascreensaver · Selectcolorsandappearanceoptionsforiconsandcharacters · SetresolutionandcolorsbyusingDisplaySettingsoptions 24 User Guide Problem: Ripple on screen Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. Move any interfering devices away from the computer. If the problem persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 4. 2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from integrated speakers. [. . . ] 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). The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example: The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G, while its actual capacity should be: 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37G. [. . . ]