User Guide
Machine type
Lenovo
IdeaCentre A7 Series
Important Safety Information
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Chapter 3 Using the Rescue System
Contents
Important Safety Information
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup
Chapter 5 System Maintenance and Recovery
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Chapter Using the Computer Hardware
This chapter contains the following topics
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1.1 Front view
Only some models are equipped with touch screen
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer
Only some models are equipped with touch screen
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SPDIF port
1.3 Rear view of the computer
Bluetooth reset button
Power socket
1.4 Computer stand instruction
12˚ 35˚
To open the computer stand, do the following
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1.5 Connecting your computer
3. Install the metal bracket on the computer
Use the following information to connect your computer
If you have an HDMI monitor, connect the cable to the port as shown
1.5.6 If you have powered speakers with an adapter
card Some models are equipped with this connector
1.5.7 If you have powered speakers without an adapter
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1.5.9 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets
SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro
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1.6 Important information about using the computer
Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on
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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it
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1.7 Wireless keyboard and mouse
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1.8 Using the Infra-red IR Remote Control
Only some models are equipped with IR remote control
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ENTER
CLEAR
Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth remote control
1.9 Using the Bluetooth remote control
1.9.1 Bluetooth configuration
Press Play and digit 1 at the same time for about 10 seconds
1.9.2 To start the games
Bluetooth audio configuration
1.9.3 Air mouse
Hold the air mouse horizontally
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1.9.4 Important information on how to use the remote control
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Suggested range 1 - 3 meters 3 -10 feet
Too close to the computer. 0 -1 meter 0 - 3 feet
Too far from the computer. Over 3 meters over 10 feet
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The best angle to use the remote control is within
Bluetooth LED solid
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M LED solid
the remote control to renew the Bluetooth connection
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Chapter Touch Screen Instructions
This chapter contains the following topics
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2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen
2.1 Touch Screen Calibration
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2.2.1 Basic Hand Gestures
1. Single Click / Double Click
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2. Single Finger Right Click
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3. Double Finger Right Click
5. High Speed Slide
7. Zoom Operation
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2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings
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Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen
On the Flicks menu you can
Select commonly used Flicks operation groups
On the Touch menu you can
2.3 Attentions when using the Touch Screen
Touching the correct place on the screen The speed of movement
This chapter contains the following topics
Chapter Using the Rescue System
Detailed Operation Procedure
Note about the service partition
3.1 OneKey Recovery
3.2 Driver and Application Installation
3.3.2 Network Settings
3.3 System Setup
Method 1 Automatic Installation
Method 2 Manual Installation
3.3.3 Password Management
3.4 System Backup
3.5 System Recovery
3.6 Create Recovery Disc
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Chapter Using the Computer Software
This chapter contains the following topics
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4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system
Before using this software, do the following
4.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System
To use this software, do the following
To use this software, do the following
1. Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not covered
Chapter
System Maintenance and
Recovery
This chapter contains the following topics
5.2 Backup and Restore
5.3 Cleaning Up the Disk
5.1 Restoring the System
5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors
5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks
5.5 Defragmenting the Disks
The following are general methods for cleaning the components
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup
This chapter contains the following topics
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6.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems
Solving Problems
6.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems
6.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems
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6.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks
6.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows
6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions
Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and mouse
Method
Method
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