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    Version 1.0 Machine type: 10109/6266 2013.02 Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 Series User Guide www.lenovo.com 31503505[...]

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    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. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal in[...]

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    i Contents Contents Important Safety Information Using the Computer Hardwar e ................................................. 1 Front view of the computer .........................................................................2 Left and right view of the computer ............................................................3 Rear view of the com[...]

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    ii Contents T ouch screen instructions ....................................................... 17 T ouch Screen Calibration ..........................................................................18 User Gesture Instructions for the T ouch scr een ........................................18 Precautions when using the T ouch Scr een ...............[...]

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    This cha pter cont ains the follo wing topics: Ø Introduction to the computer har dware Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be differ ent from what you see on your computer , depending on the computer model and configuration. User Guide 1 Using the Computer Har dwar e[...]

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    2 User Guide Fr ont view of the computer Built-in microphone Built-in camera Built-in microphone Hard disk drive indicator Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicator Battery status indicator Screen r otation button T ouch button function On/Off (pr ess and hold for 5 seconds) Mode switch button (PC mode/HDMI-in/Monitor Off) Brightness adjustm[...]

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    3 User Guide Left and right view of the computer Microphone connector Headphone connector Memory card r eader USB connector USB connector HDMI-in connector Power connector Power button[...]

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    4 User Guide Rear view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer . Blocked air vents can cause overheating. Air vents Recesses Screw hole Note: The recesses and scr ew hole are designed for fixing the IdeaCentr e Horizon 27 more firmly to a special desk. The special desk must be purchased separately .[...]

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    5 User Guide Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your prefer ence. It can be rotated between 15° and 90° from the vertical. Connecting your computer Note: Y our computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Basic connector instructions Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a mic[...]

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    6 User Guide Connecting the power cord Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer .[...]

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    7 User Guide Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen ar e touch buttons. T ouching them turns on the indicator lights. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.[...]

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    8 User Guide Connecting to the Inter net T o connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardwar e. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country . Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country . Y our computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired network that c[...]

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    Using the E-Dice This chapter contains the following topics: Ø E-Dice instructons Note: Only some models are equipped with E-Dice. Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which softwar e was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide 9[...]

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    10 User Guide E-Dice Components and Connectors Battery indicator Charging connector Charging the E-Dice The E-Dice has an internal rechargeable battery . If the indicator light blinks while you are r olling the dice, this indicates the battery is low on power . T o charge the battery , do the following: Put the E-Dice into the included USB power ad[...]

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    11 User Guide Playing with the E-Dice The E-Dice is paired in the factory for your convenience. It should work immediately after plugging the dongle into your computer . T o play with the E-Dice, do the following: 1. Plug the dongle into USB connector of your computer . 2. Lay the computer face-up on a flat surface to switch the desktop interface [...]

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    12 User Guide Use and Maintenance • TheminimumagerecommendedforusingtheE-Diceis14yearsold. • KeeptheE-Diceawayfromwaterordampenvir onments.Cleanthedicewitha soft dry cloth. • TheeffectiverangebetweentheE-Diceandthecomputeris2me[...]

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    Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Ø The Charms Bar Ø Shutting down the computer Ø Switching between apps Ø Closing an app Ø Opening other system programs Ø Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Micr osoft Corporation. Pleas[...]

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    14 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop. T o switch from the Start Scr een to the W indows desktop, do one of the following: • SelecttheWindowsdesktoptileontheStartScreen. • PresstheWindowskey +[...]

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    15 User Guide Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your r ecent apps. T o switch between apps: Move the cursor to the top left corner , then click to bring in the next app. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in fr om the left edge of the screen to bring in[...]

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    T ouch scr een instructions User Guide 17 This cha pter cont ains the follo wing topics: Ø T ouch Screen Calibration Ø User Gesture Instructions for the T ouch scr een Ø Attentions when using the T ouch Screen[...]

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    18 User Guide The monitor is touch-sensitive thanks to its touch-sensitive screen. A touch scr een is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user’ s fingers transmit position information via the touch screen to the computer . With this technology , you only need to touch the pictures or wor ds on the computer display lightly wi[...]

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    19 User Guide Basic Hand Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button. 2. Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the touch screen[...]

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    20 User Guide 3. Dragging Movement First touch your finger on the desired item on the scr een and hold it there, then make a dragging movement. Th is is similar to the click and drag movement you can make with a mouse. 4. Rolling Movement When you move your finger one time vertically (or horizontally) on the touch screen, this is called a Rolling[...]

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    21 User Guide 5. Zoom Operation T ouch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch scr een, then keeping both fingers on the screen, change the distance between them. By incr easing (or decreasing) the distance, you can perform a zoom in (or zoom out) operation. For example: you can enlarge or reduce the pictur e size in Windows Photo Vi[...]

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    22 User Guide Related T ouch Screen Settings • Select Hardwar e and Sound → Pen and T ouch from the Settings charm. • Selecttouchactionswhichyouwishtoadjust.Byclickingon“ Settings ”, you can adjust the “ Speed ” and “ Spatial tolerance ” parameters, to match the user’ s natural way of do[...]

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    23 User Guide Pr ecautions when using the T ouch Scr een 1. When using the touch screen, be car eful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects. 2. T o ensure normal use of the touch scr een, ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry . 3. T o ensure pr ecise positioning on the touch screen, avoid handling or touchi[...]

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    24 User Guide 7. The touch screen does not function in Rescue System mode. 8. The touch screen also does not function during the startup pr ocess, in Hibernate mode and in Sleep mode or Safe mode.[...]

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    Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result in loss of data. • Y oucanrestor etheC:driveofthecomputer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery . I[...]

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    26 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. For mor e detailed information, see the following instructions: From the Sear ch charm, select Apps → Control Panel → Administrative T ools → [...]

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    27 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system pr ovides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo har dware. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and r elease the F2 key once turning[...]

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    Using the Softwar e This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which softwar e was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide 29[...]

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    30 User Guide Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to r egister your computer with Lenovo, download and view user manuals for your computer , get the warranty information of your computer , and explore help and support information. T o open this program, do the following: Click the Lenovo Support icon from the Start Scr een or Sear[...]

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    T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This cha pter cont ains the follo wing topic: Ø T roubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 31[...]

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    32 User Guide Solving Pr oblems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbefor etheproblemstarted,r eviewthe installation procedur es to ensure that the part is corr ectly installed. • Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedev[...]

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    33 User Guide Problem: Ripple on scr een. T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer: r efrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluor escent lamps or other computers that may be generating magnetic interference. 2. Move a[...]

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    34 User Guide Problem: No sound fr om headphones. T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: • Checktheheadphonecableconnection—ensurethattheheadphonecableis securely inserted into the headphone connector . • AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrol—selectthespeakericonfromthe?[...]

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    35 User Guide T roubleshooting Pr oblems Hard Disks Problem: The capacity of the har d disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity . T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system r ecovery feature needs to occupy some hard disk space. This may account for the ap[...]

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    36 User Guide Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. T o open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Selectthe Settings charm, then select Help . • PressWindowskey + F1. Y ou can read the Windows Help and Support file on your[...]

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    37 User Guide Performing Daily Maintenance T asks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boar ds, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner , a soft cot[...]

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    39 User Guide Appendix. Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully r ead all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not r esponsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional service personnel. Y ou are responsib[...]

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    40 User Guide T rademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentr e logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and W indows Vista are trademarks of the Micr osoft group of companies. Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. AMD, the AMD A[...]

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    41 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY ST AR® is a joint program of the U.S. Envir onmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment thr ough energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to of fer our customers products with an ENERGY ST AR compliant designation. The [...]

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    42 User Guide Enabling ErP compliance mode Y ou can enable the energy-related products dir ective (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility pr ogram. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off. T o enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1.[...]