User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information5Chapter 1. Product overview7Features7Specifications10Software overview10Software provided with your Windows operating system10Locations12Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer13Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer13Locating components16Locating parts on the system board16Locating internal drives17Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware19Handling static-sensitive devices19Installing or replacing hardware19Installing external options20Opening the computer cover20Removing and reinstalling the front bezel21Accessing the system board components and drives22Installing or replacing a memory module23Installing or replacing a PCI card24Installing or replacing the card reader27Replacing the battery32Replacing the hard disk drive33Replacing the optical drive36Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly39Replacing the power supply assembly42Replacing the microprocessor47Replacing the internal speaker50Replacing the front audio and USB assembly55Replacing the keyboard57Replacing the mouse57Completing the parts replacement58Obtaining device drivers59Basic security features59Integrated cable lock59Password protection59Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)60Chapter 3. Recovery information61Creating and using recovery media61Creating recovery media61Using recovery media62Performing backup and recovery operations62Performing a backup operation62Performing a recovery operation63Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace63Creating and using a rescue medium64Creating a rescue medium64Using a rescue medium64Installing or reinstalling device drivers65Solving recovery problems65Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program67Starting the Setup Utility program67Viewing or changing settings67Using passwords67Password considerations68Power-on password68Administrator password68Setting, changing, or deleting a password68Enabling or disabling a device68Selecting a startup device69Selecting a temporary startup device69Viewing or changing the startup device sequence69Exiting the Setup Utility program70Chapter 5. Updating system programs71Using system programs71Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc71Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system72Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure72Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs75Basic troubleshooting75Diagnostic programs76Lenovo Solution Center76Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox77PC-Doctor for DOS77Cleaning the mouse78Optical mouse78Non-optical mouse78Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service81Information resources81Online Books folder81Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools81Lenovo Welcome82Access Help82Safety and warranty82Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)82Lenovo Support Web site82Help and service83Using the documentation and diagnostic programs83Calling for service83Using other services84Purchasing additional services84Appendix A. Notices85Television output notice86European conformance CE mark86Recycling information for Brazil86Battery recycling information for Taiwan86Battery recycling information for the European Union86Trademarks87Index89Size: 4.7 MBPages: 94Language: EnglishOpen manual
