User ManualTable of ContentsContents5Important safety information7Chapter 1. Product overview9Features9Specifications12Software overview12Software provided with your Windows operating system12Software provided by Lenovo12Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox14PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery14Adobe Reader14Antivirus software14Locations15Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer15Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer16Locating components18Locating parts on the system board19Locating internal drives20Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware21Handling static-sensitive devices21Installing or replacing hardware21Installing external options22Removing the computer cover22Removing and reinstalling the front bezel23Accessing the system board components and drives25Installing or replacing a PCI card26Installing or replacing a memory module28Replacing the battery30Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly32Replacing the microprocessor34Replacing the power supply assembly37Replacing the optical drive42Replacing the hard disk drive46Replacing the card reader48Replacing the front audio and USB assembly50Replacing the front fan assembly51Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse54Completing the parts replacement54Obtaining device drivers56Basic security features56Integrated cable lock57Padlock58Password protection58Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)58Chapter 3. Recovery information61Creating and using recovery media61Creating recovery media61Using recovery media62Performing backup and recovery operations63Performing a backup operation63Performing a recovery operation63Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace64Creating and using a rescue medium65Creating a rescue medium65Using a rescue medium66Installing or reinstalling device drivers66Solving recovery problems67Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program69Starting the Setup Utility program69Viewing or changing settings69Using passwords69Password considerations70Power-on password70Administrator password70Setting, changing, or deleting a password70Enabling or disabling a device71Selecting a startup device71Selecting a temporary startup device71Viewing or changing the startup device sequence72Exiting the Setup Utility program72Chapter 5. Updating system programs73Using system programs73Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc73Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system74Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure74Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs77Basic troubleshooting77Diagnostic programs78Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox78PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery78PC-Doctor for DOS79Creating a diagnostic disc79Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc79Cleaning an optical mouse80Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service81Information resources81Online Books folder81Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools81ThinkVantage Productivity Center82Lenovo Welcome82Access Help82Safety and warranty82Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)83Help and service83Using the documentation and diagnostic programs83Calling for service84Using other services84Purchasing additional services85Appendix. Notices87Television output notice88European conformance CE mark88Trademarks88Index89A89B89C89D89E89F89G89H89I89K90L90M90N90O90P90R90S90T91U91V91W91Size: 1.07 MBPages: 94Language: EnglishOpen manual
