Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series Quick Reference V1.0
Note: The remote control cannot turn the computer on. When using
the computer for the first time, you need to establish a connection
from the wireless keyboard and mouse to the computer. See section
Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions on this flyer for more
details.
Connect the power adapter to the computer and the electrical outlet as shown above.
Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on.
Computer stand instruction
Important information on how to use this computer
Computer instruction
Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions
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Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be
rotated between 12º and 35º from the vertical position.
The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
Attention:
1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure
maximum system stability.
2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 12 degrees from the
vertical positon; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could
fall over.
The computer can be mounted on the wall.
To 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. Using this bracket adapter to install
a VESA standard wall mount (purchased separately) to make the computer mounted on the wall.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recom-
mends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the screen surface from scratches or other
damage.
VESA bracket adapter*: VESA100, 100mm x 100mm, M4 bolts.
1. Pull the computer stand up
and slide the little pin up in
the hinge to fix the stand.
2. Remove the 2 screws that
secure the stand to the com-
puter rear cover.
3. Install the metal bracket on to
the computer.
Card reader
IEEE 1394 port
Headphone port
Microphone port
USB ports (2)
Optical drive slot
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Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
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TV tuner port (selected models)
Wireless reset button
AV-IN ports
USB ports (4)
Ethernet port
SPDIF port
HDMI in port
HDMI out port
Power socket
Notes:
1) When establishing a wireless connection, it
is recommended to keep the distance from
the keyboard/mouse to the computer less
than 25 cm (10 inches)
2) The effective working distance of the
wireless keyboard and mouse is 10 m (33
feet) (depending on the computer's working
environment).
If the wireless device does not work, do the
following:
1. Be sure there is no physical obstacle
between the wireless device and the
computer.
2. Restart the computer, and verify that the
system devices are functional.
3. Repeat the procedure for establishing a
Bluetooth connection.
4. Replace the batteries.
5. Do not place the computer under a metal
surface or table.
6. Make sure there are no electronic devices
close by, such as speakers, remote
controls of electronic toys or mobiles, which
might create high electromagnetic fields
that could interrupt the wireless connection.
7. Place the keyboard, mouse and remote
control the right way up.
8. Remove the batteries from the keyboard,
mouse and remote control if you do not
plan to use them for a long time.
9. If the batteries in the keyboard, mouse or
remote control leak, clean the battery
compartments as soon as possible and
insert new batteries.
10. Use batteries of good quality to ensure the
proper functioning of the remote control.
11. When battery power becomes low, the
battery indicator light on the keyboard will
change from orange to red.
The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on.
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When the battery indicator light blinks red, it means that
the battery power becomes low.
When the battery indicator light blinks white, it means that
the keyboard or mouse is being connected.
LVT
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 computer.
Before using the accompanied
peripherals, carefully read the
detailed information in the Safety
and Warranty Guide. Since differ-
ent models have different periph-
erals, you might not find all of the
described items depending on the
actual model you purchased.
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Built-in microphone
Camera
Power button
Hard Disk Drive Indicator
Bluetooth status indicator
WIFI status indicator
Indicator lights ON/OFF button
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Volume down
Volume up
Brightness down
Brightness up
Novo Vision button
PC mode / HDMI-in /
AV-in switch combo
LCD On/Off
Method
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Method
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1. Install the batteries.
1. Make sure the indicator lights blink.
2. Press the wireless reset button until wireless connection established.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Press the wireless connect button.
4. Make sure the indicator lights blink and then turn on the computer.
5. Establish the wireless connection automatically.
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Put 2 AA batteries in the
keyboard's battery compartment.
2 AA batteries
Turn on the mouse power switch.
If you do not plan to use the mouse for
a long time, turn off the mouse power
switch to save battery life.
When the keyboard and mouse wireless indicator
lights blink white, turn the computer on within 30
seconds to establish a wireless connection.
Put 2 AA batteries in the battery
compartment, making sure the position
of the polarities is identical to the image.
After installing the
batteries, turn on
the power switch on
the side of the
keyboard.
Once the wireless connection is
successfully established, the indicator lights
on the keyboard and mouse will turn off and
they will work properly.
While the computer is turned off, press the
wireless connect buttons on the back of the
keyboard and mouse.
OFF STATE
Battery
compartment
If the wireless keyboard and mouse fail to connect according
to method A, follow method B:
Make sure the wireless
indicator lights still blink.
If they stop blinking,
press the connect
button on the back of
keyboard and mouse
again.
If connection is not established successfully, refer to "Wireless
keyboard and mouse instructions" in the User Guide.
To establish the wireless
connection, press the
wireless reset button on the
back of the computer for over
6 seconds until the indicator
lights of the keyboard and
mouse turned off.
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