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 overview16Software provided by Lenovo16Adobe Reader18Antivirus software18Locations18Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer19Locating connectors on the rear of your computer20Locating components22Locating parts on the system board23Locating internal drives24Machine type and model label25Chapter 2. Using your computer27Frequently asked questions27Using the keyboard27Using Windows shortcut keys27Using the blue ThinkVantage button28Using a fingerprint reader28Using the wheel mouse28Adjusting audio28About your computer audio29Setting the volume from the desktop29Setting the volume from Control Panel29Using CDs and DVDs29Handling and storing CD and DVD media30Playing a CD or DVD30Recording a CD or DVD30Chapter 3. You and your computer33Accessibility and comfort33Arranging your workspace33Comfort33Glare and lighting34Air circulation34Electrical outlets and cable lengths34Register your computer with Lenovo35Moving your computer to another country or region35Voltage-selection switch35Replacement power cords35Chapter 4. Security37Security features37Locking the computer cover38Attaching an integrated cable lock39Using passwords39BIOS passwords39Windows passwords40Configuring the fingerprint reader40Using and understanding firewalls40Protecting data against viruses40Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware43Handling static-sensitive devices43Installing or replacing hardware43Installing external options43Removing the computer cover44Removing and reinstalling the front bezel45Installing or replacing a PCI card45Installing or replacing a memory module48Installing or replacing the optical drive50Installing or replacing the card reader52Replacing the battery56Replacing the power supply assembly57Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly59Replacing the microprocessor61Replacing the primary hard disk drive63Replacing the secondary hard disk drive65Replacing the front fan assembly67Replacing the rear fan69Replacing the front audio and USB assembly71Replacing the internal speaker72Replacing the keyboard or mouse74Completing the parts replacement75Chapter 6. Recovery information77Creating and using recovery media77Creating recovery media77Using recovery media78Performing backup and recovery operations78Performing a backup operation78Performing a recovery operation79Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace79Creating and using a rescue medium80Creating a rescue medium80Using a rescue medium80Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers81Reinstalling software programs82Reinstalling device drivers82Solving recovery problems82Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program85Starting the Setup Utility program85Viewing and changing settings85Using passwords85Password considerations86Power-On Password86Administrator Password86Hard Disk Password86Setting, changing, and deleting a password86Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)87Enabling or disabling a device87Selecting a startup device88Selecting a temporary startup device88Selecting or changing the startup device sequence88Enabling ErP compliance mode88Exiting the Setup Utility program89Chapter 8. Updating system programs91Using system programs91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system92Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure92Chapter 9. Preventing problems93Keeping your computer current93Getting the latest device drivers for your computer93Updating your operating system93Using System Update93Cleaning and maintenance94Basics94Cleaning your computer95Good maintenance practices96Moving your computer96Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics97Basic troubleshooting97Troubleshooting procedure98Troubleshooting98Audio problems99CD problems100DVD problems101Intermittent problems103Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems103Monitor problems104Networking problems106Option problems109Performance and lockup problems110Printer problems111Serial port problems112Software problems112USB problems113Diagnostic programs113Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox114PC-Doctor for DOS114Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service117Information resources117Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools117Lenovo Welcome117Help and Support117Safety and Warranty117Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)117Lenovo Support Web site118Help and service118Using the documentation and diagnostic programs118Calling for service118Using other services119Purchasing additional services119Appendix A. Notices121Trademarks122Appendix B. Regulatory information123Export classification notice123Television output notice123Electronic emissions notices123Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity123Additional regulatory information125Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information127Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC127Recycling information127Recycling information for Brazil128Battery recycling information for Taiwan128Battery recycling information for the European Union129Index131Size: 6.05 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
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 overview16Software provided by Lenovo16Adobe Reader18Antivirus software18Locations18Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer19Locating connectors on the rear of your computer20Locating components22Locating parts on the system board23Locating internal drives24Machine type and model label25Chapter 2. Using your computer27Frequently asked questions27Using the keyboard27Using Windows shortcut keys27Using the blue ThinkVantage button28Using a fingerprint reader28Using the wheel mouse28Adjusting audio28About your computer audio29Setting the volume from the desktop29Setting the volume from Control Panel29Using CDs and DVDs29Handling and storing CD and DVD media30Playing a CD or DVD30Recording a CD or DVD30Chapter 3. You and your computer33Accessibility and comfort33Arranging your workspace33Comfort33Glare and lighting34Air circulation34Electrical outlets and cable lengths34Register your computer with Lenovo35Moving your computer to another country or region35Voltage-selection switch35Replacement power cords35Chapter 4. Security37Security features37Locking the computer cover38Attaching an integrated cable lock39Using passwords39BIOS passwords39Windows passwords40Configuring the fingerprint reader40Using and understanding firewalls40Protecting data against viruses40Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware43Handling static-sensitive devices43Installing or replacing hardware43Installing external options43Removing the computer cover44Removing and reinstalling the front bezel45Installing or replacing a PCI card45Installing or replacing a memory module48Installing or replacing the optical drive50Installing or replacing the card reader52Replacing the battery56Replacing the power supply assembly57Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly59Replacing the microprocessor61Replacing the primary hard disk drive63Replacing the secondary hard disk drive65Replacing the front fan assembly67Replacing the rear fan69Replacing the front audio and USB assembly71Replacing the internal speaker72Replacing the keyboard or mouse74Completing the parts replacement75Chapter 6. Recovery information77Creating and using recovery media77Creating recovery media77Using recovery media78Performing backup and recovery operations78Performing a backup operation78Performing a recovery operation79Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace79Creating and using a rescue medium80Creating a rescue medium80Using a rescue medium80Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers81Reinstalling software programs82Reinstalling device drivers82Solving recovery problems82Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program85Starting the Setup Utility program85Viewing and changing settings85Using passwords85Password considerations86Power-On Password86Administrator Password86Hard Disk Password86Setting, changing, and deleting a password86Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)87Enabling or disabling a device87Selecting a startup device88Selecting a temporary startup device88Selecting or changing the startup device sequence88Enabling ErP compliance mode88Exiting the Setup Utility program89Chapter 8. Updating system programs91Using system programs91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system92Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure92Chapter 9. Preventing problems93Keeping your computer current93Getting the latest device drivers for your computer93Updating your operating system93Using System Update93Cleaning and maintenance94Basics94Cleaning your computer95Good maintenance practices96Moving your computer96Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics97Basic troubleshooting97Troubleshooting procedure98Troubleshooting98Audio problems99CD problems100DVD problems101Intermittent problems103Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems103Monitor problems104Networking problems106Option problems109Performance and lockup problems110Printer problems111Serial port problems112Software problems112USB problems113Diagnostic programs113Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox114PC-Doctor for DOS114Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service117Information resources117Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools117Lenovo Welcome117Help and Support117Safety and Warranty117Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)117Lenovo Support Web site118Help and service118Using the documentation and diagnostic programs118Calling for service118Using other services119Purchasing additional services119Appendix A. Notices121Trademarks122Appendix B. Regulatory information123Export classification notice123Television output notice123Electronic emissions notices123Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity123Additional regulatory information125Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information127Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC127Recycling information127Recycling information for Brazil128Battery recycling information for Taiwan128Battery recycling information for the European Union129Index131Size: 6.05 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
