User GuideTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Service and upgrades7Static electricity prevention7Power cords and power adapters8Extension cords and related devices8Plugs and outlets9External devices9Heat and product ventilation9Operating environment10Modem safety information10Laser compliance statement11Power supply statement11Cleaning and maintenance11Chapter 1. Product overview13Features13Specifications16Software overview17Software provided by Lenovo17Adobe Reader18Antivirus software18Locations19Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer19Locating connectors on the rear of your computer20Locating components21Locating parts on the system board22Locating internal drives23Machine type and model label24Chapter 2. Using your computer25Frequently asked questions25Using the keyboard25Using Windows shortcut keys25Using the blue ThinkVantage button26Using a fingerprint reader26Using the wheel mouse26Adjusting audio26About your computer audio27Setting the volume from the desktop27Setting the volume from Control Panel27Using CDs and DVDs27Handling and storing CD and DVD media28Playing a CD or DVD28Recording a CD or DVD28Chapter 3. You and your computer31Accessibility and comfort31Arranging your workspace31Comfort31Glare and lighting32Air circulation32Electrical outlets and cable lengths32Register your computer with Lenovo33Moving your computer to another country or region33Voltage-selection switch33Replacement power cords33Chapter 4. Security35Security features35Locking the computer cover36Attaching an integrated cable lock37Using passwords37BIOS passwords37Windows passwords38Configuring the fingerprint reader38Using and understanding firewalls38Protecting data against viruses38Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware41Handling static-sensitive devices41Installing or replacing hardware41Installing external options41Removing the computer cover42Removing and reinstalling the front bezel43Installing or replacing a PCI card44Installing or replacing a memory module47Replacing the battery49Replacing the primary hard disk drive50Replacing the optical drive52Replacing the power supply assembly54Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly56Replacing the microprocessor58Replacing the front audio and USB assembly61Replacing the keyboard or mouse62Completing the parts replacement62Chapter 6. Recovery information65Creating and using recovery media65Creating recovery media65Using recovery media66Performing backup and recovery operations66Performing a backup operation66Performing a recovery operation67Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace67Creating and using a rescue medium68Creating a rescue medium68Using a rescue medium68Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers69Reinstalling software programs70Reinstalling device drivers70Solving recovery problems70Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program73Starting the Setup Utility program73Viewing and changing settings73Using passwords73Password considerations74Power-On Password74Administrator Password74Hard Disk Password74Setting, changing, and deleting a password74Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)75Enabling or disabling a device75Selecting a startup device75Selecting a temporary startup device76Selecting or changing the startup device sequence76Enabling ErP compliance mode76Exiting the Setup Utility program77Chapter 8. Updating system programs79Using system programs79Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc79Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system80Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure80Chapter 9. Preventing problems81Keeping your computer current81Getting the latest device drivers for your computer81Updating your operating system81Using System Update82Cleaning and maintenance82Basics82Cleaning your computer83Good maintenance practices84Moving your computer84Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics87Basic troubleshooting87Troubleshooting procedure88Troubleshooting88Audio problems89CD problems90DVD problems91Intermittent problems93Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems93Monitor problems94Networking problems96Option problems99Performance and lockup problems100Printer problems101Serial port problems102Software problems102USB problems103Diagnostic programs103Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox104PC-Doctor for DOS104Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service107Information resources107Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools107Lenovo Welcome107Help and Support107Safety and Warranty107Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)107Lenovo Support Web site108Help and service108Using the documentation and diagnostic programs108Calling for service108Using other services109Purchasing additional services109Appendix A. Notices111Trademarks112Appendix B. Regulatory information113Export classification notice113Television output notice113Electronic emissions notices113Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity113Additional regulatory information115Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information117Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC117Recycling information117Recycling information for Brazil118Battery recycling information for Taiwan118Battery recycling information for the European Union119Index121Size: 5.13 MBPages: 126Language: EnglishOpen manual
