Lenovo
Machine type
IdeaCentre A7 Series
User Guide
Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
Contents
Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware
Chapter 3 Using the Rescue System
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup
Chapter 5 System Maintenance and Recovery
This chapter contains the following topics
Chapter Using the Computer Hardware
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Only some models are equipped with touch screen
1.1 Front view
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer
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Bluetooth reset button
1.3 Rear view of the computer
Power socket
SPDIF port
1.4 Computer stand instruction
12˚ 35˚
To open the computer stand, do the following
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3. Install the metal bracket on the computer
1.5 Connecting your computer
Use the following information to connect your computer
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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
SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro
1.5.9 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical outlets
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Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on
1.6 Important information about using the computer
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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it
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1.7 Wireless keyboard and mouse
Only some models are equipped with IR remote control
1.8 Using the Infra-red 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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Too close to the computer. 0 -1 meter 0 - 3 feet
Suggested range 1 - 3 meters 3 -10 feet
Too far from the computer. Over 3 meters over 10 feet
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Bluetooth LED solid
The best angle to use the remote control is within
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M LED solid
the remote control to renew the Bluetooth connection
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This chapter contains the following topics
Chapter Touch Screen Instructions
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2.2 User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen
2.1 Touch Screen Calibration
1. Single Click / Double Click
2.2.1 Basic Hand Gestures
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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
On the Flicks menu you can
Adjust the sensitivity of the touch screen
Select commonly used Flicks operation groups
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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
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Chapter Using the Rescue System
3.1 OneKey Recovery
Note about the service partition
3.2 Driver and Application Installation
Detailed Operation Procedure
Method 1 Automatic Installation
3.3 System Setup
Method 2 Manual Installation
3.3.2 Network Settings
3.5 System Recovery
3.4 System Backup
3.6 Create Recovery Disc
3.3.3 Password Management
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Chapter Using the Computer Software
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4.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness system
Before using this software, do the following
To use this software, do the following
4.2 Lenovo Eye Distance System
To use this software, do the following
1. Ensure the lens of the camera is exposed and not covered
Recovery
System Maintenance and
This chapter contains the following topics
Chapter
5.1 Restoring the System
5.2 Backup and Restore
5.3 Cleaning Up the Disk
5.5 Defragmenting the Disks
5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors
5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks
The following are general methods for cleaning the components
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Chapter Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup
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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
Method
6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions
Only some models are equipped with wireless keyboard and mouse
Method
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