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V ersion 1.0 Machine type: 10050 2010.04 Lenovo IdeaCentr e A7 Series User Guide 31043530B 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG_FM_V1.0(EN)(R).indd 1 2010-4-28 18:13:55.
Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is important that you r ead and understand all of the related safety information for this pr oduct. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this pr oduct for the latest safety information.
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1 Contents Contents Important Safety Information Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardwar e .............................. 1 1.1 Front view ................................................................................2 1.2 Left and right view of the computer .
2 Contents Chapter 5 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 51 5.1 Restoring the System ............................................................52 5.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................52 5.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: Computer hardwar e introduction Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might vary from your computer , depending on computer models and configurations.
2 User Guide 1.1 Fr ont view (Only some models are equipped with touch scr een) 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Built-in microphone V olume down Camera V olume up Power button Brightness down Hard Di.
3 User Guide 1.2 Left and right view of the computer (Only some models are equipped with touch scr een) Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer . Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Card r eader Microphone port IEEE 1394 port USB ports (2) Headphone port Optical drive slot 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
4 User Guide 1.3 Rear view of the computer 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 TV tuner port (selected models) SPDIF port Bluetooth reset button HDMI in port A V -IN ports HDMI out port USB ports (4) Power socket Ethernet port 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
5 User Guide 1.4 Computer stand instruction 35˚ 12˚ Use the stand to position the display to your prefer ence. It can be rotated between 12º and 35º from the vertical. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a r emovable part. Attention: 1.
6 User Guide T o open the computer stand, do the following: The computer can be mounted on the wall. T o mount the computer on the wall, you need to install a wall mount VESA bracket adapter* (some models are shipped with this part) on the back of the computer as following steps.
7 User Guide 2. Remove the 2 screws that secur e the stand to the rear cover of the computer . 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 7 2010-4-28 18:18:24.
8 User Guide 3. Install the metal bracket on the computer . 1.5 Connecting your computer Use the following information to connect your computer: • Lookforthesmallconnectoriconsonthebackofyourcomputer .Matchthe connectors to the icons.
9 User Guide 1.5.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the requir ed voltage and frequency match the available power source. 1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboar d connector (USB connector).
10 User Guide 1.5.5 Ifyouhaveaudiodevices,attachthemusingthe following instructions: 12 Micr ophone Use this connector to attach a microphone (pur chased separately) to your computer when you want to recor d sound or if you use speech-recognition softwar e.
11 User Guide 1.5.7 Ifyouhavepoweredspeakerswithoutanadapter: (This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual figur e of the speaker) a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary . On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
12 User Guide 1.5.9 Connect the power cords properly to gr ounded electrical outlets. 1.5.10 Y ourcomputerisequippedwithaMemoryCar dReader Connector ,itisabletoread/writedatafrom: SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
13 User Guide 1.6 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen ar e touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
14 User Guide Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.0(EN)(R).indd 14 2010-4-28 18:18:25.
15 User Guide 1.7 Wir eless keyboard and mouse Refer to the Wireless keyboard and mouse instruction in Quick Reference for mor e information about the bluetooth connection. LVT L VT —— After entering W indows, press this key to launch the L VT (Lenovo V antage T echnology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC softwar e.
16 User Guide 1.8 Using the Infra-r ed (IR) Remote Control (Only some models are equipped with IR r emote control.) The IR remote contr ol (only shipped with some types of computers) works with the remote contr ol receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote contr ol properly .
17 User Guide Buttons on the remote contr ol: Button Description Up Down Left Right OK Confirm Back Details Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft Windows operating systems.) Shows live TV on the currently selected channel. Displays the Recor ded TV page in Windows Media Center .
18 User Guide T urns volume up/down Previous/next channel Mute DVD menu Power supply (standby) 0~9 Number (or Letter) buttons # key * key CLEAR Clear ENTER Enter T eletext ON/OFF (Selected models only) Red, Green, Y ellow , Blue (Selected models only) 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
19 User Guide 1.9 Using the Bluetooth r emote control (Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth r emote control.) A X B Y Po we r Record Rewind Repl ay Bac k Left air mouse/Game A Vo lume up/Game .
20 User Guide — T urn on/off the telephone — T urn on the W indows Media Center Notes: When the Games mode and Windows Media Center are both turned on at the same time, the direction and OK buttons only work for games and do not work for Windows Media Center .
21 User Guide Press Play and digit 1 at the same time for about 10 seconds. When the Bluetooth indicator light blinks twice every second and at the same time the re mote control makes a beep sound, it means that the re mote control is waiting for Bluetooth connection and the steps to add Bluetooth devices to the OS can be started.
22 User Guide Bluetooth audio configuration. 1. In the Add Wireless Device dialog box, right click on Lenovo_RC device and select Properties in the menu. 2. Check the Headset box under the Services tab in the Properties dialog box. Click OK . 3. Right-click on Lenovo_RC device and select Control in the menu.
23 User Guide Insert the Game CD in the optical drive and follow the prompts to start the games. Use the remote contr ol to install and play the games.
24 User Guide Press the air mouse On/Of f button to switch between the air mouse and the remote control. Hold the air mouse horizontally . Do not use the air mouse in a slanted or vertical position. Doing so might result in the pointer moving into another direction other than the intended one.
25 User Guide 1.9.4 Importantinformationonhowtousetheremotecontrol Remove all batteries when you do not use them for a long time to avoid possible leakage. Use reliable good quality alkaline battteries. Y ou can use the remote control in the following dir ections according to your games: 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
26 User Guide The optimum distance between the remote contr ol and computer is 1 - 3 meters (3 - 10 feet). T oo close to the computer . 0 -1 meter (0 – 3 feet) Suggested range: 1 - 3 meters (3 -10 feet) T oo far from the computer . Over 3 meters (over 10 feet) 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
27 User Guide The best angle to use the remote contr ol is within 30°. 30 Make sure ther e are no physical obstacles between the remote contr ol and the computer that could block the Bluetooth connection. @ Note: Bluetooth LED solid: Indicates a normal Bluetooth connection to the computer .
28 User Guide MLEDsolid: Indicates that the CD game is active and can be manipulated by the remote contr ol. 3D LED solid: Indicates that the joystick game is active and can be manipulated by the remote control. Game switch button: Used to switch among the 3 differ ent game modes - CD game, joystick game, or to turn off the game.
29 User Guide the remote contr ol to renew the Bluetooth connection. Use the remote contr ol normally to save battery power . When the remote control power indicator blinks every three seconds, this means that the battery power is low and the remote contr ol will tur n off automatically after 10 minutes.
30 User Guide CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When using the remote control, make sure the remote controlʼs wrist strap is adjusted tightly around your wrist to avoid hitting people or objects around you. Do not use the remote control when your hand or the remote is wet.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter T ouch Screen Instructions This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: T ouch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the T ouch screen Attentions when using the T ouch Screen Attention: Only some models ar e equipped with touch screen.
32 User Guide The monitor has touch capability due to a touch-sensitive screen installed. A touch screen is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboar d, and the user’ s hand transmits position information via the touch screen to the computer .
33 User Guide 2.2.1 BasicHandGestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it very gently one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the left mouse button.
34 User Guide 2. Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen, pr ess and hold your finger on the screen until a cir cle appears. After lifting your finger from the touch screen, a menu bar will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation.
35 User Guide 3. Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to select the desir ed item and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the scr een and quickly lift it up again, to complete a double finger right click operation.
36 User Guide 5. High Speed Slide If you touch the screen with a single finger and slide it a short distance horizontally (about 5 cm), then quickly lift it up again, this is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will show the “ Forwar d ” or “ Back ” icon.
37 User Guide 7. Zoom Operation T ouch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the screen, change the distance between them. By incr easing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom out (or zoom in) operation.
38 User Guide 2.2.2 RelatedT ouchScreenSettings 1. Flicks: In the notification a rea of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, cli ck on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear . Click once anywhere in this window to enter Flicks T raining.
39 User Guide On the Flicks menu you can: • SelectcommonlyusedFlicksoperationgroups • Adjustthesensitivityofthetouchscreen 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
40 User Guide On the T ouch menu you can: • Enable/disableoptionssuchas“ Use your finger as an input device ” and “ Enable multi-touch gestures and inking ”. • Selecttouchactionswhichyouwishtoadjust.
41 User Guide 2.3 Attentions when using the T ouch Screen 1. When using it please remember not to use excessive for ce or tear the screen surface with any sharp object.
42 User Guide 5. The recognition of touch gestur es by this product can be influenced by the following factors: • T ouchingthecorrectplaceonthescreen • Thespeedof.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Using the Rescue System This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this pr ogram will result in a loss of data.
44 User Guide Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the r escue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable.
45 User Guide Method1:AutomaticInstallation T urn on the computer . When the Lenovo logo appears, press the F2 key on the keyboard to start the RescueSystem , then select Drivers and Application Installation . Follow the screen pr ompts to install the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation.
46 User Guide 2. If you select “LAN connection,” configure the IP addr ess and proxy server of the LAN. 3.3.3 PasswordManagement PasswordManagement allows you to set the passwor d for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. The default password is blank.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Using the Computer Softwar e This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: Computer software instructions Note: The interface and function of each of these features ar e subject to the actual software that was shipped with the computer model that you purchased.
48 User Guide 4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detect the surrounding ambient brightness and will adjust display brightness accordingly . Y ou can set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for dif ferent environments.
49 User Guide 3) Confirm that Devices → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera has been checked. If there ar e other devices in this option, do not check them. Only choose the “ Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera ” device, and the window should display the camera image.
50 User Guide The default setting has been pre-selected. Y ou can adjust the viewing distance according to your needs. Notes: 1. Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not cover ed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter System Maintenance and Recovery This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: Daily Maintenance and T ools Instructions User Guide 51 31043530B IdeaCentre A7 UG V1.
52 User Guide 5.1 Restoring the System The system can develop problems due to err oneous operation or the installation of additional software. If softwar e problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restor e the system by using system backup and restoration features.
53 User Guide 5.4 Checking For , and Corr ecting Disk Errors T o properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk errors by doing the following: 1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to r eorganize, then select Properties fr om the pop-up menu.
54 User Guide Note: T o avoid damaging the computer or display , do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display . Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This cha pter co ntai ns t he foll owin g topics: T roubleshooting and Pr oblem Resolution Note: The description of the TV -T uner card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV -T uner card.
56 User Guide Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbefor etheproblemstarted,reviewthe installation procedur es and ensure that the part is correctly installed.
57 User Guide Problem: Ripple on scr een T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: 1. Check for devices located less than one meter from the computer such as refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPSs, r egulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference.
58 User Guide Problem: Y ou need to install or uninstall a program. Problem r esolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system of f or through other drastic means. This can cause system pr ogram disorder or even failure during system initialization.
59 User Guide Problem: The capacity of the har d disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity . T roubleshooting and pr oblem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system r ecovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space.
60 User Guide • Beforeyoucanwatchteletextpr ogramming,youmustsettheTVtunerinput signal to analog. 6.6 Wir eless keyboard and mouse instructions (Only some m.
61 User Guide Method2: Notes: • Beforeusingthemethodbelow ,enterthesystemandprepareasetof wired keyboar d and mouse. • Ifyouwanttoinstallanewsetofwirelesskeyboar dandmouse,follow the steps below .
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