User ManualTable 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 software19Locations19Locating 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 audio29About your computer audio29Setting the volume from the desktop29Setting the volume from Control Panel29Using CDs and DVDs30Handling and storing CD and DVD media30Playing a CD or DVD30Recording a CD or DVD31Chapter 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 cords36Chapter 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 bezel44Accessing the system board components and drives46Installing or replacing a memory module47Installing or replacing a PCI card49Replacing the battery51Replacing the hard disk drive52Installing or replacing the optical drive54Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly58Replacing the power supply assembly61Replacing the microprocessor65Replacing the front audio and USB assembly68Replacing the system fan assembly69Replacing the keyboard71Replacing the mouse71Completing the parts replacement72Chapter 6. Recovery information75Creating and using recovery media75Creating recovery media75Using recovery media76Performing backup and recovery operations76Performing a backup operation76Performing a recovery operation77Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace77Creating and using a rescue medium78Creating a rescue medium78Using a rescue medium79Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers79Reinstalling software programs80Reinstalling device drivers81Solving recovery problems81Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program83Starting the Setup Utility program83Viewing and changing settings83Using passwords83Password considerations84Power-On Password84Administrator Password84Hard Disk Password84Setting, changing, and deleting a password84Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)85Enabling or disabling a device85Selecting a startup device86Selecting a temporary startup device86Selecting or changing the startup device sequence86Enabling ErP compliance mode86Exiting the Setup Utility program87Chapter 8. Updating system programs89Using system programs89Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc89Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system90Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure90Chapter 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 diagnostics99Basic troubleshooting99Troubleshooting procedure100Troubleshooting100Audio problems101CD problems102DVD problems103Intermittent problems105Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems105Monitor problems107Networking problems108Option problems111Performance and lockup problems112Printer problems114Serial port problems115Software problems115USB problems116Diagnostic programs116Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox117PC-Doctor for DOS117Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service119Information resources119Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools119Lenovo Welcome119Help and Support119Safety and Warranty119Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)119Lenovo Support Web site120Help and service120Using the documentation and diagnostic programs120Calling for service120Using other services121Purchasing additional services121Appendix A. Notices123Trademarks124Appendix B. Regulatory information125Export classification notice125Television output notice125Electronic emissions notices125Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity125Additional regulatory information127Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements129Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC129Recycling information129Index131Size: 4.31 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual