User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information5Service and upgrades5Static electricity prevention5Power cords and power adapters6Extension cords and related devices6Plugs and outlets7External devices7Heat and product ventilation7Operating environment8Modem safety information8Laser compliance statement9Power supply statement9Cleaning and maintenance9Chapter 1. Product overview11Features11Specifications14Software overview14Software provided by Lenovo14Adobe Reader16Antivirus software16Locations17Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer18Locating connectors on the rear of your computer19Adjusting the computer stand20Machine type and model label21Chapter 2. Using your computer23Frequently asked questions23Using the keyboard23Using Windows shortcut keys23Using the blue ThinkVantage button24Using a fingerprint reader24Using the wheel mouse24Adjusting audio24About your computer audio25Setting the volume from the desktop25Setting the volume from Control Panel25Using CDs and DVDs25Handling and storing CD and DVD media26Playing a CD or DVD26Recording a CD or DVD26Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature27Color temperature adjustment27Selecting a pre-defined color temperature28Switching to RGB adjustment28Making brightness adjustment28Chapter 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 features35Attaching an integrated cable lock36Using passwords36BIOS passwords36Windows passwords37Setting the fingerprint reader37Using and understanding firewalls37Protecting data against viruses37Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware39Installing or replacing hardware39Installing external options39Installing a computer wall mount39Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse39Replacing the wireless keyboard40Replacing the wireless mouse40Obtaining device drivers42Chapter 6. Recovery information43Creating and using recovery media43Creating recovery media43Using recovery media44Performing backup and recovery operations44Performing a backup operation44Performing a recovery operation45Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace45Creating and using a rescue medium46Creating a rescue medium46Using a rescue medium46Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers47Reinstalling software programs48Reinstalling device drivers48Solving recovery problems48Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program51Starting the Setup Utility program51Viewing and changing settings51Using passwords51Password considerations52Power-On Password52Administrator Password52Hard Disk Password52Setting, changing, and deleting a password52Enabling or disabling a device53Selecting a startup device53Selecting a temporary startup device53Selecting or changing the startup device sequence53Exiting from the Setup Utility program54Chapter 8. Updating system programs55Using system programs55Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc55Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system56Chapter 9. Preventing problems57Keeping your computer current57Getting the latest device drivers for your computer57Updating your operating system57Using System Update57Cleaning and maintenance58Basics58Cleaning your computer59Good maintenance practices60Moving your computer60Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics61Basic troubleshooting61Troubleshooting procedure62Troubleshooting62Audio problems63CD problems64DVD problems65Intermittent problems67Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems67Monitor problems69Networking problems70Option problems73Performance and lockup problems74Printer problems75Serial port problems75Software problems76USB problems77Diagnostic programs77Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox78PC-Doctor for DOS78Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service79Information resources79Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools79Lenovo Welcome79Help and Support79Safety and Warranty79Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)79Lenovo Support Web site80Help and service80Using the documentation and diagnostic programs80Calling for service80Using other services81Purchasing additional services81Appendix A. Notices83Trademarks84Appendix B. Regulatory information85Export classification notice85Television output notice85Electronic emissions notices85Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity85Additional regulatory information87Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information89Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC89Recycling information89Index91Size: 3.12 MBPages: 94Language: EnglishOpen manual