Lenovo Erazer X3 Series User Manual Download

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Version 1.0

Machine type: 90AV [X310 ES]

90AU [X310 Non-ES]

90B0 [X315 ES]

90AY [X315 Non-ES]

2014.04

Lenovo

Erazer X3 Series

User Guide

31507154

Summary of Contents for Erazer X3 Series

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 Machine type 90AV X310 ES 90AU X310 Non ES 90B0 X315 ES 90AY X315 Non ES 2014 04 Lenovo Erazer X3 Series User Guide 31507154 ...

Page 2: ...his User Guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice Danger Be aware of extremely hazardous or potentially lethal situations Attention Be aware of possible damage to programs devices or data Note Pay attention to this important information Copyright Lenovo 2014 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RE...

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Page 4: ...ctions when playing Blu ray Discs 9 Connecting to the Internet 9 Wired keyboard selected models only 10 Using Windows 8 1 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 1 interfaces 12 The Charms Bar 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Switching between apps 13 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs 13 Windows Help and Support 13 Using the Rescue System 15 OneKey Recovery 16 Driver and Application ...

Page 5: ...ical Drives and Hard Disks 24 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 25 Windows Help and Support 26 BIOS setup utility 26 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 27 Hardware Replacement Guide 29 Locations 33 Replacing hardware 36 Appendix 47 Declaration 47 Trademarks 48 Energy Star Statement 48 Enabling ErP compliance mode 49 Electronic emissions notices 50 Mexico regulatory notice 51 ...

Page 6: ...uction to the computer hardware Information on computer connections Note The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer depending on the computer model and configuration User Guide 1 Using the Computer Hardware ...

Page 7: ...er Blocked air vents can cause overheating USB 3 0 connector Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3 0 connector USB power off charging connector selected models only Memory card readers Optical drive selected models only Power button Attention Do not insert 3 inch discs into the optical drive ...

Page 8: ...Do not force the door open Press the arrow button again to close the door Rear view of the chassis If the rear view configuration shown in this chapter is different from the rear of your computer please refer to the rear of your computer X310 Power connector HDMI connector selected models only ...

Page 9: ...ress X 16 graphics adapter slot some models are equipped with a graphics card PCI Express X 1 adapter slots some models are equipped with a WIFI card or TV tuner card WiFi antenna selected models only Integrated cable lock Kensington lock slot X315 Power connector HDMI connector selected models only On board VGA connector ...

Page 10: ...peech recognition software Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the au...

Page 11: ...If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse follow the installation instructions for those devices Connecting your computer Note Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section Note If your computer cables and connector panel have color coded connectors match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector Check the position of the voltage s...

Page 12: ...F out connector Center Low frequency output connector Orange Surround out connector Black Microphone input Connector Pink Audio line out Connector Green Audio line in Connector Blue Note For more detailed settings from Control panel select Hardware and Sound Lenovo HD Audio Manager Follow the instructions to configure advanced settings ...

Page 13: ...oceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts 4 7 1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is complete Note If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from those on your computer you may use the above steps as a reference to configure the 7 1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio configuration interface and read the electronic Help inf...

Page 14: ...MI to HDMI HDMI cable HDMI to DVI HDMI DVI cable Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider ISP and some hardware IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country Your computer is designed to support a wireless selected models only or wired network that connects your computer to other...

Page 15: ...e wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site Wired keyboard selected models only LVT After entering Windows press this key to launch the LVT Lenovo Vantage Technology program Lenovo s pre loaded Home PC software In addition to its own functions the LVT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this model of compute...

Page 16: ...hing between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention The Windows 8 1 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation Please use it in accordance with the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA between you and Microsoft For any question related to the operating system please contact Microsoft directly User Guide 11 ...

Page 17: ...select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed Press the Windows key The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks To display the charms do one of the following Move the cursor to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen Press the Windows key C Shutting down t...

Page 18: ...n If your computer is equipped with touch screen swipe in from the top edge of the screen When the app page becomes smaller drag it to the bottom of the screen Opening other system programs There is a fast way to open other system programs To open the menu do one of the following Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen When the thumbnail appears right click with the mouse to open t...

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Page 20: ... to the last system backup status using OneKey Recovery If you do this all of the existing data on drive C will be lost but the content and format of the other partitions of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery you must format the C partition in NTFS format and install the operating system on the C partition Otherw...

Page 21: ...ery OneKey Recovery is an easy to use application You can use it to restore your computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state Detailed Operation Procedure 1 Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens then select OneKey Recovery Note System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C drive To prevent loss of da...

Page 22: ...OK to start installing the Lenovo Driver and Application Installation software The system will restart After the system has restarted the drivers and application installation process will continue until it has completed Method 2 Manual Installation In the Windows system Select Driver and Application Installation from the Search charm After starting the procedure install the drivers and software ma...

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Page 24: ...are This chapter contains the following topic Software instructions Note The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased User Guide 19 ...

Page 25: ...s of this program are listed below This program supports online upgrades The functions shown below are for reference only functionality will depend on the program icons currently displayed Registration Registration provides you with access to product support upgrades and alerts on topics Take advantage of award winning Lenovo services User Guide The User Guide provides more information about your ...

Page 26: ...Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup This chapter contains the following topic Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution User Guide 21 ...

Page 27: ...en turned on if not press the Power button 2 Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose if so plug the power cord securely into the monitor 3 Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the connector on the computer graphics card if not shut down the computer then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the computer graphics card Probl...

Page 28: ...o show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode then click the speaker icon Ensure that the volume is turned up and the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion Reinstall the audio driver Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer s side panel head...

Page 29: ...the following procedure to properly uninstall programs 1 Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before removing it 2 If the program has its own uninstaller run it directly to uninstall the program 3 If the program does not have its own uninstaller then select Apps Control Panel from the Search charm 4 From the Control Panel choose Programs Programs and Features 5 Find the...

Page 30: ...echnical Explanation The nominal capacity of the hard disk is expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes But the actual hard disk capacity is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes For example the nominal capacity 1G is 1000M while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to the calculations in the following example The nom...

Page 31: ...curity hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Repeatedly press and release the F1 key once turning on the computer to start the Setup Utility program How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and select Startup Boot Priori...

Page 32: ...lay do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions included with the product The following are general methods for cleaning the components You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer the monitor the printer the speakers and the mouse You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean i...

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Page 34: ... parts on the system board Removing the computer cover Removing the front bezel Replacing a memory module Replacing a hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing a graphics card Replacing the TV Tuner card Replacing the keyboard and mouse User Guide 29 Hardware Replacement Guide ...

Page 35: ...rtain mechanical parts without the need for step by step procedures Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo The description of the TV Tuner card in this manual applies only to computer models with a TV Tuner card and therefore does not apply to models without a TV Tuner card This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts Memory modules Hard disk drive Optical disk drive Graphics...

Page 36: ...tion Links to other useful sources of information Tools required To disassemble the computer you will need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers Note The screws used for the different components vary in size During the disassembly procedure g...

Page 37: ...nts with care and handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by their edges Never touch any exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching parts and other computer components Before replacing a new part first place the anti static packaging containing the part against a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This w...

Page 38: ...ns Identifying internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Power supply Microprocessor fan and heatsink Graphics card Optical disk drive Hard disk drive System board ...

Page 39: ...a variety of devices that are factory installed or that you can install later The following illustrations show the locations of the different parts on the system board X310 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 9 5 15 16 17 18 14 10 11 21 22 20 19 12 13 23 24 25 26 27 12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink Microprocessor fan header Memory slots 4 Thermal sensor header Mini PCI E slot Power connector Front USB 3...

Page 40: ...header Front panel connector Front USB 2 0 connector Battery Clear CMOS jumper Front USB 3 0 connector Mode switch connector Serial COM2 connector ME disable jumper LPC debug connector Clear CMOS jumper Front audio connector PCI express X 1 adapter slots 3 System fan header 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 X315 ...

Page 41: ...o connector Battery System fan header Replacing hardware Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the Important safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM for the computer To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM go to the Support Web site at http support l...

Page 42: ... or memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer Refer to Locating connectors on the rear of the computer 4 Remove the two screws that secure the computer ...

Page 43: ...t bezel 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and pulling the bezel out as shown 3 To reattach the bezel align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis and then snap it into position ...

Page 44: ...he memory module connectors Refer to Locating components 3 Remove the memory module to be replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown 4 Position the new memory module over the memory connector Make sure that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key on the system board Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close 5 Reatta...

Page 45: ...y the computer on a flat stable surface To replace a hard disk drive 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive 3 Lift up the plastic handle and slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay 1 2 ...

Page 46: ...n 5 Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap the bracket into position 6 Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into place 7 Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive 8 Reattach the computer cover ...

Page 47: ...ove the front bezel Refer to Removing the front bezel 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive 4 Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis 1 2 3 5 Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position 6 Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive 7 Reattach the front bezel...

Page 48: ...er on a flat stable surface To replace a graphics card 1 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the screw that secures the graphics card fixing bracket and lift the bracket up 3 Remove the screw that secures the graphics latch to the chassis and open it 2 3 1 ...

Page 49: ...he graphics card to remove it 3 2 1 6 To install the new graphics card a Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector b Connect the power cables to the new graphics card c Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw 7 Reattach the graphics card fixing bracket and computer cover ...

Page 50: ... memory cards from the drives shut down the computer and turn off all attached devices 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Locate the connector for the keyboard Refer to Front view of the chassis and Rear view of the chassis 4 Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector The mouse can be replaced using the same me...

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Page 52: ... the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The manuals included with your computer are provided to help you use Lenovo s products appropriately For the configuration of the product refer to the related contract if any or product packing list or consult the distributor for the product sales The content of the manuals included with yo...

Page 53: ...f others All rights reserved Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included The actual configuration of the product depends on the packing list description Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Dep...

Page 54: ...eep After 25 minutes Advanced power settings Turn off hard disk drives After 20 minutes Hibernate Never To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode press any key on your keyboard For more information about these settings refer to your Windows Help and Support information system Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode thr...

Page 55: ... and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates used and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio comm...

Page 56: ...nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Telephone 919 294 5900 Mexico regulatory notice Advertencia En Mexico la operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia per...

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