ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 7570, 7577, 7578, 7580, 7583, 7584, 7589, 7594, 7595, 7597, 7598
ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 7570, 7577, 7578, 7580, 7583, 7584, 7589, 7594, 7595, 7597, 7598
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 35. First Edition (September 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
Contents Important safety information . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-touch and multi-touch feature . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software provided with your Windows operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer . . . . . . .
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Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.
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Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer features. • “Specifications” on page 4: This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
• Internal speakers Connectivity 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller System management features • Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support • Automatic power-on startup • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (available in some models) • Intel Rapid Storage Technology • Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) • System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM s
• Enabling or disabling the serial port • Enabling or disabling USB connectors • Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with some models) • Power-on password (POP), administrator password, and hard disk drive password to deter unauthorized use of your computer • Startup sequence control • Startup without keyboard or mouse • Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock. See “Integrated cable lock” on page 13 for more information.
The following table shows the supported touch feature on each operating system edition. Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Supported touch feature Windows 7 Home Basic Single-touch Windows 7 Home Premium Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Professional Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Ultimate Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Starter Single-touch Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Computer dimensions (with a stand and frame foot) • Width: 560 mm (22.05 inches) • Maximum height: – 421.9 mm (16.61 inches) (with a frame stand and frame foot) – 566.9 mm (22.32 inches) (with a lift stand) • Depth: ranges from 109 mm (4.29 inches) to 250 mm (9.84 inches) (varies by configuration) Touch screen dimensions Width: 531.4 mm (20.92 inches) Height: 311.6 mm (12.27 inches) Depth: 2 mm (0.08 inch) Computer weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 14.1 kg (31.
Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several software programs provided by Lenovo. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving.
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The following table shows the functions of each control when your computer works in computer mode or monitor mode. Icon Control Description Menu Open the main On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Enter Confirm a selection. Brightness control Right Image setup control Left Cancel/Exit Monitor mode control Adjust overall monitor brightness. Move to the right. Automatically optimize the image. Move to the left. Cancel an operation or exit the main OSD menu.
4 Headphone connector 11 USB connectors (4) 5 Microphone connector 12 DisplayPort out connector 6 Serial port (available in some models) 13 VGA IN connector 7 PS/2 mouse connector (available in some models) 14 Integrated cable lock slot Connector Description DisplayPort out connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. Attention: To prevent possible damage to your computer, do not remove the computer cover and install or replace internal parts by yourself. See Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 31 for more information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products.
computer” on page 7 and “Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer” on page 9 to identify the required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install software or device drivers that are required for the option. Installing a computer wall mount Your computer supports Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certified 100 mm × 100 mm (3.94 inches × 3.94 inches) wall mounts.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse. To replace the mouse, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the old mouse cable from the computer. 4. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Your mouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 .
Note: Make sure that the integrated cable lock you installed does not interfere with other computer cables. Figure 5.
Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Creating and using recovery media” on page 15 • “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 16 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 17 • “Creating and using a rescue medium” on page 18 • “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 19 • “Solving recovery problems” on page 20 Notes: 1.
To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system. On the Windows 7 operating system, you can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. 3. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solving recovery problems” on page 20. 4.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. On the Startup Device Menu, select the desired optical drive as the first boot device. Then, insert the rescue disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The rescue medium starts. • If you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, use the following instructions to use the rescue medium: 1.
Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following: • Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using a rescue medium” on page 18. • Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. See “Creating and using recovery media” on page 15.
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 (1 to 64) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector is disabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used.
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence This section provides instructions on how to view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence. To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 21. 2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. 4.
Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Using system programs” on page 25 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 25 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system” on page 26 Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer.
5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described in this chapter, see Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 31 for additional troubleshooting resources.
Symptom The USB or PS/2 mouse does not work. Action Verify that: • The computer is turned on. • The mouse is correctly connected to an appropriate mouse connector (the PS/2 mouse connector or one of the USB connectors) on the computer. • The mouse is clean. Refer to “Cleaning an optical mouse” on page 29. The wireless keyboard or mouse does not work. Verify that: • The computer is turned on. • The battery or batteries installed in the wireless keyboard or mouse are in good condition.
more information about your computer. You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down to check the lens. a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain cotton-tipped swab. b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area. 4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse, it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position. 5.
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Information resources” on page 31 • “Help and service” on page 32 Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs.
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help The Access Help information system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting.
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience problems with your computer, see Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs” on page 27. For information about additional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problems, see “Information resources” on page 31. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation that came with the operating system or software program, including readme files and online help.
Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by authorized Service Providers. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some services might not be available in all countries.
Appendix A. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Index A F a rescue medium, creating and using Access Help 32 Administrator password 22 antivirus software 7 audio subsystem 1 18 features 1 flashing the BIOS 25 front connectors, controls, indicators 7 G B backup and recovery operations basic troubleshooting 27 16 getting help 31 information 31 service 31 C H cable lock, security 13 changing startup device sequence 24 cleaning optical mouse 29 connector 10 connectors rear 9 connectors, controls, indicators front 7 considerations, password 22 crea
Microphone connector microprocessor 1 mouse replacing 12 mouse connector 10 10 N notice, television output notices 35 36 O Online Books folder 31 operations, backup and recovery optical mouse cleaning 29 16 P password Administrator password 22 considerations 22 Hard disk drive password 22 setting, changing, deleting 22 password protection 13 PC-Doctor for DOS 29 physical specifications 4 power supply features 2 power-on password 22 power-on self-test (POST) 25 programs, updating system 25 protection,
V VGA IN connector 10 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 21 W warranty information 32 Web site, Lenovo 32 workspace, backup and recovery © Copyright Lenovo 2010 17 39
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