User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Chapter 1. Product overview9Features9Specifications11Software overview12Software provided with your Windows operating system12Locations14Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer14Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer15Locating components16Locating parts on the system board17Locating internal drives18Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware21Handling static-sensitive devices21Installing or replacing hardware21Installing external options21Removing the computer cover22Removing and reinstalling the front bezel23Accessing the system board components and drives24Installing or replacing a PCI card25Installing or replacing a memory module28Replacing the battery30Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly31Replacing the microprocessor34Replacing the power supply assembly36Replacing the optical drive40Replacing the hard disk drive43Replacing the card reader46Replacing the front fan assembly47Replacing the keyboard49Replacing the mouse50Completing the parts replacement51Obtaining device drivers52Basic security features52Integrated cable lock53Padlock54Password protection54Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)54Chapter 3. Recovery information57Creating and using recovery media57Creating recovery media57Using recovery media58Performing backup and recovery operations58Performing a backup operation58Performing a recovery operation59Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace59Creating and using a rescue medium60Creating a rescue medium60Using a rescue medium60Installing or reinstalling device drivers61Solving recovery problems61Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program63Starting the Setup Utility program63Viewing or changing settings63Using passwords63Password considerations64Power-on password64Administrator password64Setting, changing, or deleting a password64Enabling or disabling a device64Selecting a startup device65Selecting a temporary startup device65Viewing or changing the startup device sequence65Exiting the Setup Utility program66Chapter 5. Updating system programs67Using system programs67Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc67Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system68Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure68Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs71Basic troubleshooting71Diagnostic programs72Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox72PC-Doctor for DOS72Cleaning an optical mouse73Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service75Information resources75Online Books folder75Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools75Lenovo Welcome76Access Help76Safety and warranty76Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)76Help and service76Using the documentation and diagnostic programs77Calling for service77Using other services78Purchasing additional services78Appendix A. Notices79Television output notice80European conformance CE mark80Trademarks80Index81Size: 3.57 MBPages: 86Language: EnglishOpen manual