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    V ersion 2.0 Machine type: 10097/2566 [B340] 10099/2568 [B540] 10101/3363 [B540p] 10098/2567 [B345] 10100/4749 [B545] 2012.08 Lenovo IdeaCentr e B3/B5 Series User Guide 31502494 ...

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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 Using the Onekey TV (selected models only) ........................ 23 Guide to the remote contr ol (selected models only) .................................. 25 Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model) (selected models only) ...................28 Onekey TV Instructions (DVB-T model) (selected models only) .................30 Onekey TV Instru ...

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    This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g 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 dware ...

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    2 User Guide Fr ont view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer . Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 3 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 14 6 5 4 Built-in microphone ar ea Camera Built-in IR Emitter (do not block) (selected models only) Hard Disk Drive Indicator Bluetooth status indicator WIFI status indicato ...

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    3 User Guide Left and right view of the computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optical drive TV buttons (selected models only) USB connector Headphone port Microphone port USB connector Memory card r eader Power button ...

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    4 User Guide Rear view of the computer 1 8 4 3 5 7 2 6 9 9 Ethernet port USB 2.0 connectors USB 3.0 connectors (selected models only) HDMI-out connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) A V -IN connectors (selected models only) TV tuner ports (selected models only) Power connector Air vents (do not block) ...

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    5 User Guide TV button instructions (selected models only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Channel up Channel down V olume up V olume down TV mode menu button Signal source selection button TV power On/Off ...

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    6 User Guide Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your prefer ence. It can be rotated between 15º and 40º from the vertical. Attention: 1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensur e maximum system stability . 2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degr ees from the vertical; otherwise the co ...

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    7 User Guide 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 microphone to your computer when you want to recor d sound or if you use speech-recognition softwar e. Headphone Use this connector to a ...

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    8 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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    9 User Guide Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen ar e touch buttons. When you touch these, the indicator lights turn on. Hold the computer tightly when you carry it. ...

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    10 User Guide Wir ed keyboard (selected models only) L VT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the L VT (Lenovo V antage T echnology) program, Lenovo’ s pre-loaded Home PC software. In addition to its own functions, the L VT program will allow you to start other Windows compatible software, specially configured to run on this ...

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    Using Windows 8 This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g 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. P ...

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    12 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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    13 User Guide Closing an app T o close an app, do one of the following: • Movethecursortothetopleftcornerofthescreen.Whenthethumbnail appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen. • Swipeinfromthetopedgeofthescr een.Whentheapppagebecomes smaller , drag it ...

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    T ouch scr een instructions User Guide 15 This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics: Ø T ouch Screen Calibration Ø User Gesture Instructions for the T ouch screen Ø Attentions when using the T ouch Screen ...

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    16 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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    17 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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    18 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 dra g 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 Rollin ...

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    19 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 W indows Photo V ...

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    20 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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    21 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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    22 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 Onekey TV (selected models only) This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics: Ø Guide to the remote contr ol Ø Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model) Ø Onekey TV Instructions (DVB-T model) Ø Onekey TV Instructions (A TV model) User Guide 23 ...

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    24 User Guide T o tur n on the Onekey TV Press the power button on the side of the computer or r emote control to turn on the TV . T o tur n on the computer Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn on the computer . ...

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    25 User Guide Guide to the r emote control (selected models only) Notes: 1. The remote contr ol can only tur n on the Onekey TV , it cannot turn on the computer . 2. Use the remote contr ol within 23 feet of the TV . 3. The color and shape may vary depending on the model. ...

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    26 User Guide Button Description Display and select the available video sources. T ur n the TV on and off. Alternate the video between the main picture and sub- picture. Alternate the audio between the main picture and sub- picture. Picture in Pictur e A TSC & A TV model: Press to select additional channels being broadcast by the same station. ...

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    27 User Guide Button Description T eletext ON/OFF Note: These buttons are usable with TV T uner cards installed and in countries that support T eletext functions only . Press the color ed buttons to operate the T eletext screen. Press to r etur n to the main index page. Press to hold the T eletext page when viewing information. Press again to retur ...

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    28 User Guide Onekey TV Instructions (ASTC model) (selected models only) Notes: 1. The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for refer ence only . 2. The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode. 3. Y ou must be in TV mode to perform these operations. Scan for channels Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then ...

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    29 User Guide Picture In Pictur e (PIP) Size Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then select PIP → PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub-picture. Note: When in PIP mode, press the button on the remote contr ol to alternate the video between the main picture and sub-picture. Record TV The Onekey TV must be turned off in order to use the ...

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    30 User Guide Onekey TV Instructions (DVB-T model) (selected models only) Notes: 1. The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for refer ence only . 2. The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode. 3. Y ou must be in TV mode to perform these operations. Scan for channels Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then ...

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    31 User Guide Language settings Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then select Setup → Menu Language . Picture In Pictur e (PIP) Size Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then select PIP → PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub-picture. Note: When in PIP mode, press the button on the remote contr ol to alternate the video be ...

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    32 User Guide Password settings Y ou need to enter the original password before setting a new passwor d or removing the passwor d. The default password is “8888” . Note: If you for get the password you enter ed, enter the Super Password “1357” to set a new password. Record TV The Onekey TV must be turned off in order to use the r ecording f ...

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    33 User Guide Onekey TV Instructions (A TV model) (selected models only) Notes: 1. The interface and functions shown in the instructions below are for refer ence only . 2. The touch function cannot be used in Onekey TV mode. 3. Y ou must be in TV mode to perform these operations. Scan for channels 1) Press the MENU button on the r emote control, th ...

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    34 User Guide Language settings Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then select Setup → Language . Picture In Pictur e (PIP) Size Press the MENU button on the r emote control, then select PIP → PIP Size to adjust the size of the sub-picture. Note: When in PIP mode, press the button on the remote contr ol to alternate the video between ...

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    Using the Rescue System This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g 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 ...

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    36 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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    37 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 after tur ni ...

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    T r oubleshooting and Confirming Setup This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topic: Ø T roubleshooting and Problem Resolution Note: The description of the TV tu ner card in this manual is only applicable to machines which have the TV tuner card. It does not apply to machines that do not have a TV tuner card. User Guide 39 ...

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    40 User Guide Solving Pr oblems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbefor etheproblemstarted,reviewthe installation procedur es to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedevic ...

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    41 User Guide 2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer . 3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. T roubleshooting T ouch scr een Problem: The touch scr een reacts, but not where you ar e touching it. T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: T ouch Screen Calibration: 1. In Control Panel, select “Har dware and Sound”. ...

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    42 User Guide T roubleshooting Softwar e Pr oblems Problem: Y ou are unable to exit a running pr ogram normally . T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: 1. Open the T ask Manager window by pressing Ctrl , Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. Select the problem pr ogram, then click the End T ask button. Problem: Y ou need to install or uninstall a ...

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    43 User Guide T roubleshooting Pr oblems with Optical Drives and Har d Disks Problem: The Optical drive is unable to r ead a CD/DVD. T roubleshooting and problem r esolution: 1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the r esource manager of the operating system. If not, restart your computer . If there is still no icon, contact Le ...

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    44 User Guide The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly differ ent from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals. Special considerations for tr oubleshooting Windows Record the following information as it may be useful later when tr oubleshooting system problems: 1. The drivers for this computer model on ...

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    45 User Guide BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security , hardwar e mode, and other prefer ences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? T o start the BIOS setup utility: 1. Shut down the compute ...

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    46 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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    Har dware Replacement Guide This cha pter cont ains the fol lowin g topics: Ø Removing the computer cover Ø Installing a wall mount bracket adapter Ø Installing a B-CAS card Ø Replacing a memory module Ø Replacing the optical drive Ø Replacing the hard disk drive Ø Replacing the keyboard and mouse Ø Replacing the power cord User Guide 47 ...

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    48 User Guide Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are r eplacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are r eplacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referr ed to as parts. Note: T rained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance ...

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    49 User Guide Additional information resour ces If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the W orld W ide Web. Y ou can find the following information: • CRUremovalandinstallationinformation • Publications • T roubleshootinginformation • Partsinformation ...

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    50 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components. When you are r eplacing a part, do not open the anti-static package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed fr om the computer and you are ready to install the new part. When you handle p ...

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    51 User Guide Replacing har dware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epairs before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM ,? ...

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    52 User Guide 4. Remove the 2 cover pieces by sliding them in opposite directions as shown. Mounting the computer onto a wall The computer can be mounted onto a wall. Before doing this, you will first need to install a UL listed VESA wall mount* (to be purchased separately) onto the back of the computer . T o install a VESA wall mount Note: It may ...

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    53 User Guide 1. Push the stand lock upward to unlock it and then slide the stand out. 1 2 3 2. Align the VESA wall mount with the mounting holes on the computer , and then secure it to the computer with the 4 scr ews. ...

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    54 User Guide Installing a B-CAS card Attention: Before using the TV function, a B-CAS car d will need to be installed on to the computer . Follow the steps below to install the B-CAS card. Notes: BeforeinstallingtheB-CAScar d,makesurethatyoudothefollowing: • T ur noffthepowertothesystemand ...

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    55 User Guide Replacing a memory module Attention: T ur n off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before r emoving the cover . Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedur e. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch scr een fro ...

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    56 User Guide Replacing the optical drive Attention: T ur n off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before r eplacing the optical drive. T o remove the optical drive: Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedur e. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other sof ...

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    57 User Guide 6. Push a small iron stick (paper clip) into the small hole on the optical drive cover so that the disk springs out as shown. 7. Remove the 2 screws that secur e the optical drive to the metal bracket. 8. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pr ess and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk. 9. Separate the cover from th ...

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    58 User Guide 10. Install the new optical drive as follows: (1) Align the new optical drive with the cover , and then push the cover back into position. (2) Scr ew the metal bracket back onto the new optical drive. (3) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay . 11. Screw the new optical drive back onto the chassis. 12. Slide the computer cove ...

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    59 User Guide 2. Push then slide the hard disk drive and bracket out of the chassis as shown. 1 2 3. Push the pins and release the har d disk drive from the bracket. 4. Install the new hard disk drive as follows: Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secur e it with the pins. 5. Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into positio ...

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    60 User Guide Replacing the keyboard and the mouse Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epairs before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warrant ...

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    61 User Guide Replacing the power cord Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any r epairs before r eading 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 . T o obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or H ...

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    62 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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    63 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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    64 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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    65 User Guide T o awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, pr ess any key on your keyboard. For mor e information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system. Enabling ErP compliance mode Y ou can enable the energy-related products dir ective (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Se ...

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