User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Service and upgrades7Static electricity prevention7Power cords and power adapters8Extension cords and related devices8Plugs and outlets9External devices9General battery notice9Rechargeable battery notice10Heat and product ventilation10Operating environment11Modem safety information11Laser compliance statement12Power supply statement12Cleaning and maintenance12Additional important information12Chapter 1. Product overview15Features15Specifications18Lenovo programs18Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system18Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system20An introduction to Lenovo programs20Locations22Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer23Locating connectors on the rear of your computer24Locating components26Locating parts on the system board27Machine type and model label29Chapter 2. Using your computer31Frequently asked questions31Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system31Using the keyboard32Using Windows shortcut keys32Using the blue ThinkVantage button32Using a fingerprint reader32Using the wheel mouse33Adjusting audio33About your computer audio33Setting the volume from the desktop33Setting the volume from Control Panel34Using CDs and DVDs34Handling and storing CD and DVD media34Playing a CD or DVD35Recording a CD or DVD35Chapter 3. You and your computer37Accessibility and comfort37Arranging your workspace37Comfort37Glare and lighting38Air circulation38Electrical outlets and cable lengths38Registering your computer39Moving your computer to another country or region39Voltage-selection switch39Replacement power cords40Chapter 4. Security41Security features41Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock42Using passwords42BIOS passwords42Windows passwords43Configuring the fingerprint reader43Using and understanding firewalls43Protecting data against viruses43Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware45Handling static-sensitive devices45Installing or replacing hardware45Installing external options45Installing or removing the ac power adapter46Installing or removing the vertical stand47Installing or removing the VESA mount bracket49Installing or removing the ac power adapter bracket51Replacing the optical drive53Replacing the secondary hard disk drive58Installing or removing the I/O box64Removing the computer cover67Installing or removing the hard disk drive assembly69Installing or replacing a memory module71Replacing the battery72Replacing the power switch board74Replacing the Wi-Fi card module75Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi antenna77Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna79Replacing the internal speaker80Replacing the cover presence switch83Replacing the system fan85Replacing the thermal module87Replacing the microprocessor89Replacing the keyboard or mouse91Completing the parts replacement92Chapter 6. Recovery information95Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system95Creating and using recovery media95Performing backup and recovery operations96Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace97Creating and using a rescue medium98Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers99Reinstalling software programs100Reinstalling device drivers100Solving recovery problems100Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system101Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program103Starting the Setup Utility program103Viewing and changing settings103Using passwords103Password considerations104Power-On Password104Administrator Password104Hard Disk Password104Setting, changing, and deleting a password104Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)105Enabling or disabling a device105Selecting a startup device106Selecting a temporary startup device106Selecting or changing the startup device sequence106Enabling ErP compliance mode106ICE performance mode107ICE thermal alert107Exiting the Setup Utility program108Chapter 8. Updating system programs109Using system programs109Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc109Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system110Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure110Chapter 9. Preventing problems111Keeping your computer current111Getting the latest device drivers for your computer111Updating your operating system111Using System Update112Cleaning and maintenance112Basics112Cleaning your computer113Good maintenance practices114Moving your computer114Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics115Basic troubleshooting115Troubleshooting procedure116Troubleshooting116Audio problems117CD problems118DVD problems119Intermittent problems121Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems121Monitor problems123Networking problems124Option problems127Performance and lockup problems128Printer problems129Serial port problems130Software problems130USB problems131Lenovo Solution Center132Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service133Information resources133Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools133Lenovo Welcome133Help and Support133Safety and Warranty133Lenovo Web site133Lenovo Support Web site134Help and service134Using the documentation and diagnostic program134Calling for service134Using other services135Purchasing additional services135Appendix A. Notices137Trademarks138Appendix B. Regulatory information139Export classification notice139Electronic emissions notices139Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity139Eurasian compliance mark141Additional regulatory information141Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information143Important WEEE information143Recycling information for Japan143Recycling information for Brazil144Battery recycling information for Taiwan144Battery recycling information for the European Union144Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)147European Union RoHS147China RoHS147Turkish RoHS147Ukraine RoHS148India RoHS148Appendix E. China Energy Label149Appendix F. ENERGY STAR model information151Index153Size: 4.8 MBPages: 158Language: EnglishOpen manual