Lenovo Beacon User Manual

Turning on BeaconInternetRouterBeaconOverviewFront View and Rear ViewPower button*/Status indicator Hard disk drive (HDD) indicators (2)Wi-Fi status indicator Reset buttonUSB copy button USB connectors (2)HDMI connector Ethernet connectorPower connector Security cable slot* The power LED blinks slowly when the Beacon is in sleep mode. Press thepower button to wake it.LED IndicatorsPower LEDPower On/Off: Blinking whiteWorking: Solid whiteSystem error: Solid redSleep mode: Blinking white slowlyLeft HDD LEDShows the status of the left-hand side HDD.Data transmission: Blinking whiteSystem error: Solid redRight HDD LEDShows the status of the right-hand side HDD.Data transmission: Blinking whiteSystem error: Solid redWi-Fi Connection LEDConnected with router: Solid whiteData transmission: Blinking whiteWi-Fi connection failed: Solid redUSB copy button LEDRead/write USB data: Blinking whiteUSB device mounted: Solid whiteConnecting Beacon to the network1. Example Local Area Network (LAN).Important:• Make sure Beacon and client devices connect to the same Local Area Network (LAN)environment.• Wireless compatibility: Beacon can connect wirelessly with your router. However, thefirst time you connect Beacon to your router, you must use an Ethernet cable.InternetBeaconORRouterPhone Tablet Laptop Desktop2. Example Wide Area Network (WAN).Important: In a WAN environment, you must control Beacon by logging in with aLenovo ID.InternetBeacon RouterTabletLaptopDesktopNotes:• If Beacon is connected over LAN, the client must connect to the same LAN. If theyare connected to the same LAN but Beacon cannot be detected, check your firewallsettings to make sure the Beacon application is not blocked.• When connecting to Beacon over WLAN using a Lenovo ID, make sure the same ID isused to log in to both Beacon and the client.Note:• Online services may require separate agreements with selected third party serviceproviders, which are subject to the credit approval and applicable service agreementsor terms, rate plans and coverage maps of that provider. Service is available in selectmetropolitan areas, but may not be available everywhere. The service provider is solelyresponsible for the service. Lenovo customers may be contacted after purchasing thisproduct to activate this service. A network connection, third-party software and/oradditional hardware may be required. Additional restrictions may apply.Setting up your BeaconImportant:• Client device system requirements: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 orAndroid version 3.0 and above.• Account settings: Used to log in to Beacon and manage its contents. The defaultaccount name is “admin” (cannot be changed). Please enter a password and youremail address. If you have Administrator permissions, you can create new accounts.• Lenovo ID: Bind your Lenovo ID to connect your device with Beacon through theInternet.Method 1: Using a Windows or Android client device.Note: You must first download and install the Beacon client app from: http://www.lenovo.com/support. This app allows you to control Beacon and to carry out initial setup.Android app(Scan this code with your Android client device)a. Install the Windows or Android app on a client device in the same LAN.(The steps below show initial setup on Android.)b. Find the app icon on your device andlaunch it. Find the Beacon device onyour network and follow the prompts.c. A new dialog box will pop up. Thedefault account name and passwordare “admin”. Enter your e-mail addressand click OK to finish setting up theaccount.d. In the next dialog box, select theWi-Fi network that the Beacon isconnected to.e. Register a new Lenovo ID to finishthe initial setup procedure. (This stepcan be skipped by clicking the Finishbutton.)Method 2: Connect Beacon to a TV or a monitor with a High Definition MultimediaInterface (HDMI) connector, then connect a keyboard and mouse to Beacon toperform the initial setup.BeaconKeyboard MouseTV or MonitorFollow the prompts to set up Beacon. There is no need to install any client applications.Note: All the peripherals and HDMI cable need to be purchased separately.OneKey USB copyUse OneKey to upload the contents of connected USB devices to Beacon.Note: Press and hold the USB copy button for over 1 second.USBPhoneCameraSystem upgradeConnect Beacon to the TV, then select System Administration → System Set →System Upgrade.Data managementYou can connect client devices to Beacon for convenient management of personal ormultimedia files, such as backing up data, sharing, synchronizing and downloading.Remote accessYou can access data on Beacon over the internet. Use your Lenovo ID to quickly findBeacon and remotely access and manage your data.Note: Remote access is affected by network stability. Other environmental factors mayaffect operation and the quality of the user experience.“Play to” functionYou can use client devices and applications to play multimedia files on your Beaconto your TV, tablet, or other connected devices. You can also browse or playmultimedia files on Beacon directly from your TV.Restore factory settingsSystem settings recovery: When Beacon is on, press and hold the Reset button forat least 3 seconds to restore factory settings.Operating system recovery: Turn off the Beacon. Simultaneously press down theReset button and Power button for over 3 seconds to restore the operating system.Note: You can use this procedure to restore the default password if you forget youraccount password.Removing the coverNote: It helps to lay the device on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovorecommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the cover surfacefrom scratches or other damage.1. Lift up the top cover from the notch then slide the cover out as shown.122. To reattach the cover:Align the cover with the chassis, then slide the cover back into position.Replacing the hard disk drive1. Remove the cover(s). Refer to “Removing the cover”.2. Detach the hard disk drive from the connector as shown.113 23. Push the edge of the bracket outward to release the hard disk drive, then slideout the hard disk drive.4. Install a new 3.5 inch hard disk drive as follows:1) Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins.2) Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position.3) Slide the cover back into position.Getting startedInitial setupMain functionsHard disk driveinstallationImportant Safety InformationBefore using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the related safety information forthis product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safetyinformation. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or productdamage.Note: Product color and other graphics in this User Guide are for reference only and may not match the actual product.

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