ThinkCentre User Guide
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 77. Second Edition (May 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. 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 . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software provided with your Windows operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Locating connectors on the front of your computer 7 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 8 Locating components . . . . . . . . . .
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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 an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, drives, or adapter cards. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Important: Before you install or replace any option, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” first.
Audio subsystem v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel v High Definition (HD) with ADI 1882 Audio Codec v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel v Mono internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v PCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) System management features v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Automatic power-on startup v ASF 2.
Power v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v 280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switch (some models) v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v 450-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v Computrace v Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch, some models) v Diskette drive and hard disk drive I/O control v Hard Disk User Passwo
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.89 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.
Software overview This section describes the software preinstalled on the computers that have an internal hard disk drive and an operating system from Lenovo. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the Windows applications included with your computer. Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors. Figure 1. Front connector locations 1 USB connector 2 Headphone connector 3 Microphone connector 4 USB connector Chapter 1.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2.
Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3.
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4.
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Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions for installing options and replacing hardware for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Removing and installing the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and install the front bezel. To remove and install the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. Chapter 2.
2. Release the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivot the front bezel outward to remove it. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable. Figure 6. Removing the front bezel 3. To reinstall the front bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side. 4.
To install or replace an adapter card: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter card latch 2 . Remove the appropriate slot cover. If you are replacing an adapter card, remove the adapter card that is currently installed. Figure 7. Opening the adapter card latch Notes: a. The adapter card fits tightly into the adapter card slot.
b. If the adapter card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the adapter card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the adapter card and then gently pull the adapter card out of the slot. 3. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 5. Pivot the adapter card latch to the closed position to secure the adapter card. Figure 8.
Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB system memory.
If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 10. Removing the memory module 5. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 11.
v Removable media drives Note: These types of drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. When you install an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive.
Figure 12 shows the location of the drive bays. Figure 12. Drive bay locations The following list describes the type and size of the drive that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches) 3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) 4 Bay 4 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) 5 Bay 5 (optional) - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 inch) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.
Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2: Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2. To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2: 1. Remove the computer cover.
6. For a 5.25-inch drive, install the retainer on the side of the drive. Figure 14. Installing the retainer 7. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center. Install the retainer on the side of the Universal Adapter Bracket. 8. Install the drive into the bay. Figure 15. Installing the drive 9.
4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. Figure 16. Connecting a SATA drive What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Chapter 2.
Replacing the battery Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).
7. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, and any passwords. See Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 59. Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.
6. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis. 7. Install the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Reconnect the power supply assembly connectors to the system board. 9. Reconnect a power supply assembly connector to each of the drives. 10. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
5. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly. Figure 20. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 6. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b.
Replacing the primary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive if your computer has one.
5. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward. 6. Pull on the blue handle 3 to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. 7. Remove the hard disk drive from the blue bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket enough to slide it free from the hard disk drive. 8. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive.
10. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis. 11. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Press down on the metal latch 2 and pivot the drive cage into place, and then slide it forward until it snaps into position. Note: There are two arrows, one on the upper drive cage and one on the hard disk drive cage.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the secondary hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery discs enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory-installed state. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to Chapter 3, “Recovery information,” on page 51. To replace the secondary hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover.
8. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 25. Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket 9. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps into position.
10. Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab. Make sure that the hard disk drive cage is secured in the chassis. Figure 26. Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cage 11. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
4. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Note: There is a spare retainer 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage. Figure 27. Removing the optical drive 5. Remove the retainer from the optical drive being replaced and install it on the new optical drive. Figure 28. Installing the retainer for optical drive 6. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. 7.
Replacing the diskette drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive. To replace the diskette drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
5. Remove the retainer from the failing diskette drive and install it on the new diskette drive. Figure 30. Retainer for diskette drive 6. 7. 8. 9. 38 User Guide Slide the new diskette drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new diskette drive. Reinstall the front bezel. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
Replacing the front fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly. To replace the front fan assembly: 1. Remove the computer cover.
6. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is in place. Figure 32. Installing the front fan assembly 7. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board. 8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
4. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Figure 33. Removing the rear fan assembly 5. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts of the new rear fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
6. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is in place. Figure 34. Installing the rear fan assembly 7. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. 8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the internal speaker Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
4. Push the metal tab on the top of the internal speaker outward and slide the internal speaker upward to completely remove it from the chassis. Figure 35. Removing the old internal speaker 5. Position the new internal speaker into the metal clips and push downward on the internal speaker until it snaps into position. Figure 36. Installing a new internal speaker 6. Connect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. Chapter 2.
7. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1.
Replacing the mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse. To replace the mouse: 1.
2. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails. Then push the computer cover closed until it snaps into position. Figure 39. Reinstalling the computer cover 3. If the computer cover is secured with thumbscrews, install them. 4. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover. 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 8. 6.
Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with other computer cables. Integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock) can be used to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to remove the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers.
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 41. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 59 for more information.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. 3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3). 4. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. 5. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.
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Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo.
v Windows Vista: use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the original factory contents only. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, you are given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, you are prompted to insert your Product Recovery discs and are guided through the process of restoring from original factory contents only.
v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this option) After you have backed up your hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore selected files only, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications. To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2.
Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C) will be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start the Windows operating system, you can use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media.
3. Click OK. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The following list explains how Product Recovery discs are used on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use Product Recovery discs to restore the original factory contents, perform a custom factory recovery, or to perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files. v Windows Vista: use rescue media to perform all recovery operations except custom factory recovery and original factory contents recovery.
release the F11 key. You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation finishes. If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might have a problem with the partition that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use your rescue media to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 54.
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility. To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. With the computer turned off, repeatedly press and release the F1 key while you turn on the computer. 2. When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release the F1 key. 3.
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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used 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. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 12 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised.
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: Serial ATA External SATA Port Legacy Diskette A (some models) When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. When this feature is set to Disabled, the device connected to the External SATA connector cannot be accessed.
Selecting or changing the 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 59. 2. Select Startup → Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence. 4.
Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer.
8. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Locate the downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a.
12. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 14. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI adapter card if removed. 15. Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 5.
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described here, see Chapter 7, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 73 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problem. Symptom Action The computer does not start when you press the power button.
Symptom Action The keyboard does not work. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. Verify that: v The computer is turned on. v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly. v The keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard connector on the computer. v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced.
Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. There are two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer: v Lenovo System Toolbox (used when the Windows operating system is running) v PC-Doctor for Windows PE (used when the Windows operating system does not start) Notes: 1.
5. The diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows PE. For more information about rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 54. PC-Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.
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. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 6. Turn your computer back on. Non-optical mouse The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer.
8. If the rollers are dirty, clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Turn the rollers with your finger and continue swabbing them until all the dirt is removed. Be sure the rollers are still centered in their channels after you clean them. 9. Remove any fibers from the swab that might be remaining on the rollers. 10. Replace the ball and the retainer ring. Twist the retainer ring to the locked position. 11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 12.
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Note: The Online Books folder, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Lenovo Welcome, and Access Help are only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo.
Note: The ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Productivity Center. Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and service. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 67. For information on additional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problem, see “Information resources” on page 73.
If possible, be at your computer when you call.
Appendix. 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.
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature.
Index A access help 74 adapter card 16 installing, replacing 16 slots 16 advanced settings 62 antivirus software, updating audio line-in connector 9 audio line-out connector 9 audio subsystem 2 DisplayPort connector 9 documentation, using 75 drivers, device 46 drives bays 21 internal 20 specifications 21 6 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, Setup Utility 62 expansion 2 external options, installing 14 B backup and recovery operations 52 basic troubleshooting 67 battery, r
installing drive 23 installing options adapter card 16 internal drives 20 memory module 19 security features 46 internal drives 1 internal options, installing 16 internal speaker, replacing 42 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 features 3 power supply assembly, replacing 27 power-on self-test (POST) 63 Power-On, Password 60 Privileged Access, password 60 product recovery disc, creating 51 productivity center, ThinkVantage 73 programs, updating system
settings (continued) viewing 59 Setup Utility 59 Setup Utility program, starting 59 Setup Utility, exiting 62 solving recovery problems 57 starting the Setup Utility program 59 startup device 61 sequence, changing 62 temporary, selecting 61 static-sensitive devices, handling 13 system management 2 programs 63 system board connectors 11 locating parts 11 location 11 memory module 19 T television output notice 78 temporary startup device 61 ThinkVantage productivity center trademarks 78 troubleshooting, basi
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