Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO All in One Desktop User Guide

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO All in One Desktop

Product Information

The IdeaCentre AIO is an all-in-one computer that combines a monitor and a computer into a single unit. It comes in different models, including the IdeaCentre AIO 24ARR9, IdeaCentre AIO 27ARR9, IdeaCentre AIO 24IRH9, and IdeaCentre AIO 27IRH9. The computer features various ports and connectors, including USB-A 2.0 connectors, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector, HDMI in and out connectors, Ethernet connector, power connector, combo audio jack, and more. It also has built-in microphones, an infrared LED, an infrared camera, an air vent, a power button indicator, and a wireless charging pad (available on selected models).
For detailed specifications of your specific computer model, you can visit https://psref.lenovo.com.

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Overview

* for selected models
Power indicator
Show the system status of your computer.

• Blinking three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.

Related topics

• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 8.
• “USB specifications” on page 3.

Rear

Related topics

• “Connect an external display” on page 9.
• “USB specifications” on page 3.

Features and specifications

For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector name

• Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.
• Connect to an external display:
  • USB-C to VGA: 1900 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
  • USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.

Operating environment

Temperature

• Operating: From 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage or transportation:
  • For common desktop computers: From -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
  • For all-in-one desktop computers: From -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)

Relative humidity

• Operating: 20%-80% (non-condensing)
• Storage: 10%–90% (non-condensing)

Altitude

• Operating: -15.2 m (-50 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Storage: -15.2 m (-50 ft) to 12192m (40,000 ft)

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Work with Windows
The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Basic settings Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help information.

• Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the problem description and select the matched result.
• Visit Microsoft Support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results.

Use the touch screen (for selected models)

Note: Some gestures might not be applicable when you use certain apps .

Maintenance tips

• Turn off the computer before cleaning the touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

Connect an external display

Connect a projector or a monitor to your computer to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Connect a wireless display
Ensure that both your computer and the wireless display support Miracast®.
Press the Windows and K Keys, and then select a wireless display to connect.
Change display settings
To change display settings, type display settings in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Chapter 3. Explore your computer

Lenovo Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
Access Lenovo Vantage
Type Lenovo Vantage in the search box and then press Enter.
To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

Key features

Lenovo Vantage enables you to:

• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.

Notes:

• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.

Set the power plan

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have been idle for a specified duration:

• turn off the display: After 10 minutes
• put the computer to sleep: After 10 minutes

To awaken the computer from Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To change or customize a power plan:

1. Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
2. Customize a power plan of your preference.

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth technology among devices with the same features. You also can install a disc or media card to transfer data.
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device (for selected models)
You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. To ensure that the connection is successful, place the devices 10 meters (33 feet), at most, from the computer.

1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area. Enable the Bluetooth feature.
2. Click the Bluetooth options to add a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Purchase accessories

Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade.

Chapter 4. Help and support

Frequently asked questions

Self-help resources

Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems.

Call Lenovo
If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center.

Before you contact Lenovo

Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo:

1. Record the problem symptoms and details:
   • What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent?
   • Any error message or error code?
   • What operating system are you using? Which version?
   • Which software applications were running at the time of the problem?
   • Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how?
2. Record the system information:
   • Product name
   • Machine type and serial number
     The following illustration shows where to find the machine type and serial number of your computer.

Lenovo Customer Support Center
During the warranty period, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help.
Telephone numbers
For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist.
Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
Services available during the warranty period

• Problem determination – Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.
• Lenovo hardware repair – If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
• Engineering change management – Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.

Services not covered

• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted parts
• Identification of software problem sources
• Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade
• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers
• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)
• Installation and maintenance of programs

For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, see “Warranty information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer.

Purchase additional services

During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/services.
Service availability and service name might vary by country or region.

Appendix A. Notices and trademarks

Notices
Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service.
Lenovo may have patents or pending patent programs covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents.
You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
Lenovo (United States), Inc.
8001 Development Drive
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U.S.A.
Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing
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Changes are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer, and the content of the manual, at any time without additional notice.
The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase. 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. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments may vary.
Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
Any references in this publication to non-Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development- level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.
This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.
For the latest information or any questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com
Trademarks
LENOVO, LENOVO logo, IDEACENTRE, and IDEACENTRE logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. DisplayPort (DP) is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, and Miracast are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. USB-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FCC REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Note: This equipment has been tested 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, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by hp could void your authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

• These devices may not cause harmful interference.
• These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Maintain a distance of 20 cm (8 inches) from your body to be consistent with how the device is tested for compliance with RF exposure requirements.
FCC ID : 2APYS-LPS15WPK

EMC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Important: This device [and its power adapter] have demonstrated Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices.
RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE
This device meets the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) requirements for exposure to radio waves and is designed and manufactured not to exceed the FCC’s emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Regulatory Compliance
IC: 23965-LPS15WPK
INDUSTRY CANADA, CLASS B
This Class B digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B).
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada)/Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Industry Canada/Industrie
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under portable exposure conditions.
Professional Installation
This is a specific product that requires professional installation and configuration, must be performed by trained technical engineers.

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• Official Lenovo Laptop, Accessories & PC Support - Lenovo Support US
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