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 bezel42Accessing the system board components and drives44Installing or replacing a PCI card45Installing or replacing a memory module47Replacing the battery48Replacing the hard disk drive49Replacing the optical drive51Replacing the power supply assembly55Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly59Replacing the microprocessor62Replacing the system fan assembly65Replacing the front audio and USB assembly66Replacing the keyboard or mouse67Completing the parts replacement68Chapter 6. Recovery information71Creating and using recovery media71Creating recovery media71Using recovery media72Performing backup and recovery operations72Performing a backup operation72Performing a recovery operation73Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace73Creating and using a rescue medium74Creating a rescue medium74Using a rescue medium74Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers75Reinstalling software programs76Reinstalling device drivers76Solving recovery problems76Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program79Starting the Setup Utility program79Viewing and changing settings79Using passwords79Password considerations80Power-On Password80Administrator Password80Hard Disk Password80Setting, changing, and deleting a password80Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)81Enabling or disabling a device81Selecting a startup device81Selecting a temporary startup device82Selecting or changing the startup device sequence82Enabling ErP compliance mode82Exiting the Setup Utility program83Chapter 8. Updating system programs85Using system programs85Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc85Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system86Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure86Chapter 9. Preventing problems87Keeping your computer current87Getting the latest device drivers for your computer87Updating your operating system87Using System Update88Cleaning and maintenance88Basics88Cleaning your computer89Good maintenance practices90Moving your computer90Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics93Basic troubleshooting93Troubleshooting procedure94Troubleshooting94Audio problems95CD problems96DVD problems97Intermittent problems99Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems99Monitor problems100Networking problems102Option problems105Performance and lockup problems106Printer problems107Serial port problems108Software problems108USB problems109Diagnostic programs109Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox110PC-Doctor for DOS110Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service113Information resources113Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools113Lenovo Welcome113Help and Support113Safety and Warranty113Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)113Lenovo Support Web site114Help and service114Using the documentation and diagnostic programs114Calling for service114Using other services115Purchasing additional services115Appendix A. Notices117Trademarks118Appendix B. Regulatory information119Export classification notice119Television output notice119Electronic emissions notices119Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity119Additional regulatory information121Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information123Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC123Recycling information123Recycling information for Brazil124Battery recycling information for Taiwan124Battery recycling information for the European Union125Index127Size: 5.02 MBPages: 132Language: EnglishOpen manual
