User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information9Service and upgrades9Static electricity prevention9Power cords and power adapters10Extension cords and related devices10Plugs and outlets11External devices11Heat and product ventilation11Operating environment12Modem safety information12Laser compliance statement13Power supply statement13Cleaning and maintenance13Russia Compliance Mark for Market Access13Chapter 1. Product overview15Features15Specifications19Software overview19Software provided by Lenovo19Adobe Reader22Antivirus software22Locations22Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer22Locating connectors on the rear of your computer23Locating components25Locating parts on the system board26Locating internal drives27Machine type and model label27Chapter 2. Using your computer29Frequently asked questions29Using the keyboard29Using Windows shortcut keys29Using the blue ThinkVantage button30Using a fingerprint reader30Using the wheel mouse30Adjusting audio31About your computer audio31Setting the volume from the desktop31Setting the volume from Control Panel31Using CDs and DVDs32Handling and storing CD and DVD media32Playing a CD or DVD32Recording a CD or DVD33Chapter 3. You and your computer35Accessibility and comfort35Arranging your workspace35Comfort35Glare and lighting36Air circulation36Electrical outlets and cable lengths36Register your computer with Lenovo37Moving your computer to another country or region37Voltage-selection switch37Replacement power cords37Chapter 4. Security39Security features39Locking the computer cover40Attaching an integrated cable lock41Using passwords41BIOS passwords41Windows passwords42Setting up the integrated Security Chip42Setting the Security Chip42Using and understanding firewalls43Protecting data against viruses43Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware45Handling static-sensitive devices45Installing or replacing hardware45Installing external options45Removing the computer cover46Removing and reinstalling the front bezel47Installing or replacing a PCI card48Installing or replacing a memory module50Installing or replacing the optical drive52Installing or replacing the card reader55Replacing the battery59Replacing the power supply assembly60Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly62Replacing the microprocessor64Replacing the primary hard disk drive67Replacing the secondary hard disk drive69Replacing the front fan assembly71Replacing the rear fan assembly72Replacing the front audio and USB assembly74Replacing the internal speaker75Replacing the keyboard or mouse77Completing the parts replacement78Chapter 6. Recovery information81Creating and using recovery media81Creating recovery media81Using recovery media82Performing backup and recovery operations82Performing a backup operation82Performing a recovery operation83Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace83Creating and using a rescue medium84Creating a rescue medium84Using a rescue medium85Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers85Reinstalling software programs86Reinstalling device drivers87Solving recovery problems87Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program89Starting the Setup Utility program89Viewing and changing settings89Using passwords89Password considerations90Power-On Password90Administrator Password90Hard Disk Password90Setting, changing, and deleting a password90Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)91Enabling or disabling a device91Selecting a startup device92Selecting a temporary startup device92Selecting or changing the startup device sequence92Enabling ErP compliance mode92Smart performance choices93Exiting from the Setup Utility program93Chapter 8. Updating system programs95Using system programs95Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc95Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system96Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure96Chapter 9. Preventing problems97Keeping your computer current97Getting the latest device drivers for your computer97Updating your operating system97Using System Update97Cleaning and maintenance98Basics98Cleaning your computer99Good maintenance practices100Moving your computer100Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics103Basic troubleshooting103Troubleshooting procedure104Troubleshooting105Audio problems105CD problems107DVD problems107Intermittent problems109Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems109Monitor problems111Networking problems113Option problems115Performance and lockup problems116Printer problems119Serial port problems119Software problems119USB problems120Diagnostic programs121Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox121PC-Doctor for DOS121Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service123Information resources123Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools123ThinkVantage Productivity Center123Lenovo Welcome123Help and Support123Safety and Warranty124Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)124Lenovo Support Web site124Help and service124Using the documentation and diagnostic programs124Calling for service125Using other services125Purchasing additional services126Appendix A. Regulatory information127Export classification notice127Television output notice127EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance127Japanese VCCI Class B statement128Japanese compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase128Additional regulatory information128Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements129European Union (EU) WEEE statement129Japan recycling statements129Appendix C. Power cord notice131Appendix D. Notices135Trademarks136Index137Size: 6.36 MBPages: 142Language: EnglishOpen manual
