User manual LENOVO IDEACENTRE Q180

[. . . ] · ItispossibletoconnectthecomputertoaTVusingtheVGAorHDMIvideo connector, but Lenovo is unable to guarantee that this will work effectively. After the computer is connected and is operating normally, if a blank screen or no image is displayed on the TV, this may be a problem with the TV settings. Please consult with your TV supplier. 4 User Guide C. 5 Connecting your computer 1. 5. 1 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. [. . . ] If you select "LAN connection" configure the IP address and proxy server of the LAN. User Guide 9 2. 3. 3 Password Management Password Management allows you to set the password for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. Set a password when you access the Password Management for the first time. Ifyoudon'twanttosetapassword, accessthesystemdirectlyandoperate accordingly. C. 4 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. C. 5 System Recovery Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment. You can choose to restore to a system backup point or the initial state. C. 6 Create Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from current system. These recovery discs are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration process. In the Windows system, click Start All Programs Lenovo Lenovo Rescue System. After starting the procedure, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable recovery disc from current system. Follow the screen prompts to create recovery discs. 10 User Guide Chapter TroublesCooting and Confirming Setup TCis cCapter contains tCe following topics: Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution 1 2 3 User Guide 11 Solving problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: · Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbeforetheproblemstarted, reviewthe installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. · Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork, ensurethatthedeviceisproperly connected. · Ifanerrormessageappearsonthescreen, writedowntheexactmessage. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). · Ifanerrormessageoccursinaprogram, viewtheprogram'sdocumentation. Note: The procedures in this document were written for Windows in default view mode, so they may not apply if you set your Lenovo® computer to Windows Classic view. C. C TroublesCooting display problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. 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 cable is loose; if so, securely plug the power cable into the monitor. Check that the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the computer graphics card port; if not, shut down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor. Problem: You need to change the display property settings. Setting display background and icon properties: 1. [. . . ] The serial number is shipped labeled on the computer and is also provided separately by the manufacturer. The Help Center is unable to retrieve this number. The drivers for this computer model support Windows 7 systems. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV, pay particular attention to the following: · Inthefollowingtwosituations, youmustre-savethechannellist: a. [. . . ]