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 overview13Features13Specifications16Lenovo programs17Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system17Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system18An introduction to Lenovo programs18Locations20Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of yo21Locating connectors on the rear of your computer22Locating components24Locating parts on the system board24Locating internal drives27Machine type and model label28Chapter 2. Using your computer29Frequently asked questions29Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system29Using the keyboard30Using Windows shortcut keys30Using the blue ThinkVantage button30Using a fingerprint reader30Using the wheel mouse31Adjusting audio31About your computer audio31Setting the volume from the desktop31Setting the volume from Control Panel32Using CDs and DVDs32Handling and storing CD and DVD media32Playing a CD or DVD33Recording a CD or DVD33Chapter 3. You and your computer35Accessibility and comfort35Arranging your workspace35Comfort35Glare and lighting36Air circulation36Electrical outlets and cable lengths36Registering your computer37Moving your computer to another country or region37Voltage-selection switch37Replacement power cords38Chapter 4. Security39Security features39Attaching an integrated cable lock40Using passwords40BIOS passwords40Windows passwords41Configuring the fingerprint reader41Using and understanding firewalls41Protecting data against viruses41Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware43Handling static-sensitive devices43Installing or replacing hardware43Installing external options43Opening the computer cover44Removing and reinstalling the front bezel44Accessing the system board components and drives46Installing or replacing a memory module47Installing or replacing a PCI card49Installing or replacing the card reader51Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state drive56Replacing the battery63Installing the solid state disk64Replacing the hard disk drive66Replacing the optical drive68Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly71Replacing the power supply assembly74Replacing the microprocessor79Replacing the cover presence switch82Replacing the internal speaker84Replacing the front audio and USB assembly86Replacing the WiFi units88Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna92Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna94Replacing the keyboard or mouse97Completing the parts replacement97Chapter 6. Recovery information99Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system99Creating and using recovery media99Performing backup and recovery operations100Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace101Creating and using a rescue medium102Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers103Reinstalling software programs104Reinstalling device drivers104Solving recovery problems104Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system105Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program107Starting the Setup Utility program107Viewing and changing settings107Using passwords107Password considerations108Power-On Password108Administrator Password108Hard Disk Password108Setting, changing, and deleting a password108Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)109Enabling or disabling a device109Selecting a startup device110Selecting a temporary startup device110Selecting or changing the startup device sequence110Enabling ErP compliance mode110ICE performance mode111ICE thermal alert111Exiting the Setup Utility program112Chapter 8. Updating system programs113Using system programs113Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc113Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system114Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure114Chapter 9. Preventing problems115Keeping your computer current115Getting the latest device drivers for your computer115Updating your operating system115Using System Update116Cleaning and maintenance116Basics116Cleaning your computer117Good maintenance practices118Moving your computer118Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics119Basic troubleshooting119Troubleshooting procedure120Troubleshooting120Audio problems121CD problems122DVD problems123Intermittent problems125Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems125Monitor problems127Networking problems128Option problems131Performance and lockup problems132Printer problems134Serial port problems134Software problems135USB problems136Lenovo Solution Center136Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service137Information resources137Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools137Lenovo Welcome137Help and Support137Safety and Warranty137Lenovo Web site137Lenovo Support Web site138Help and service138Using the documentation and diagnostic program138Calling for service138Using other services139Purchasing additional services139Appendix A. Notices141Trademarks142Appendix B. Regulatory information143Export classification notice143Electronic emissions notices143Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity143Additional regulatory information145Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information147Important WEEE information147Recycling information147Recycling information for Brazil148Battery recycling information for Taiwan148Battery recycling information for the European Union149Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)151China RoHS151Turkish RoHS151Ukraine RoHS151India RoHS152Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information153Index155Size: 7.4 MBPages: 160Language: EnglishOpen manual