Lenovo Q190 User's Guide

Version 1.0 2012.09LenovoIdeaCentre Q190 SeriesMachine type: 10115/628131502991User Guide

5User GuideComputer stand instruction12

6User GuideConnecting your computerConnecting the power cordConnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. We recommend using a grounded connection o

7User GuideDisplay connecting instructions when playing Blu-ray Discs Note: Only some models are equipped with Blu-ray optical drive.Check the connec

8User GuideConnecting to the InternetTo connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardware.IPSs

9User GuideSetting the display resolution• SettherefreshrateofyourTVormonitortolessthan60Hztoavoiddamageto your TV or monitor.• If

10User GuideWired keyboard (selected models only)LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program,

Using Windows 8This chapter contains the following topics: Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar Shutting down the comp

12User GuideSwitching between the main Windows 8 interfacesWindows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop.To

13User GuideSwitching between appsSometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your recent apps.To switch b

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Important Safety InformationBefore using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the related safety information for this prod

Using the Rescue SystemThis chapter contains the following topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Re

16User GuideNote about the service partition:The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this pa

17User GuideDriver and Application InstallationThe Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to co

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Using the SoftwareThis chapter contains the following topic: Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will dep

20User GuideLenovo SupportThe Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo, download and view user manuals for your comput

Troubleshooting and Confirming SetupThis chapter contains the following topic: Troubleshooting and Problem ResolutionUser Guide21

22User GuideSolving problemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:• Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbeforetheproblemstarted,review

23User GuideSet the refresh rate of your TV or monitor to less than 60 Hz to avoid damage to your TV or monitor.If there is no image displayed on the

24User Guide• AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrol—selectthespeakericonfromtheSettings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden ic

25User GuideTroubleshooting problems with Hard DisksProblem: The capacity of the hard disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capac

26User GuideWindows Help and SupportIf you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help an

27User GuidePerforming Daily Maintenance TasksCleaning the computer componentsBecause many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integra

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29User GuideAppendix.DeclarationThank you for using Lenovo products.Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use

30User GuideTrademarksLenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or bo

31User GuideEnergy Star StatementENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed a

32User GuideEnabling ErP compliance modeYou can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup

iContentsContentsImportant Safety InformationUsing the Computer Hardware ... 1Front view ...

iiContentsTroubleshooting and Confirming Setup ... 21Troubleshooting display problems ...

This chapter contains the following topics:  Introduction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in

2User GuideFront view Attention: Ensure that none of the air vents on the computer are blocked. Blocked air vents can lead to overheating problems.Ej

3User GuideRear viewS/P DIF port VGA connectorUSB ports (5) HDMI-out portEthernet connector Power connector

4User GuideBasic connector instructions Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section.Connector DescriptionMicroph