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 components25Locating parts on the system board26Machine type and model label27Chapter 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 options43Installing or removing the vertical stand44Installing or removing the VESA mount bracket45Removing the computer cover47Installing or replacing a memory module49Replacing the optical drive51Replacing the secondary hard disk drive56Replacing the battery62Replacing the ac power adapter63Replacing the ac power adapter bracket65Replacing the power switch board67Replacing the heat sink69Replacing the microprocessor72Replacing the hard disk drive bracket74Replacing the WiFi card module78Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna80Installing or removing two rear WiFi antennas81Replacing the system fan83Replacing the internal speaker86Replacing the keyboard or mouse88Completing the parts replacement89Chapter 6. Recovery information93Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system93Creating and using recovery media93Performing backup and recovery operations94Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace95Creating and using a rescue medium96Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers97Reinstalling software programs98Reinstalling device drivers98Solving recovery problems98Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system99Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program101Starting the Setup Utility program101Viewing and changing settings101Using passwords101Password considerations102Power-On Password102Administrator Password102Hard Disk Password102Setting, changing, and deleting a password102Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)103Enabling or disabling a device103Selecting a startup device104Selecting a temporary startup device104Selecting or changing the startup device sequence104Enabling ErP compliance mode104Exiting the Setup Utility program105Chapter 8. Updating system programs107Using system programs107Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc107Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system108Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure108Chapter 9. Preventing problems109Keeping your computer current109Getting the latest device drivers for your computer109Updating your operating system109Using System Update110Cleaning and maintenance110Basics110Cleaning your computer111Good maintenance practices112Moving your computer112Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics113Basic troubleshooting113Troubleshooting procedure114Troubleshooting114Audio problems115CD problems116DVD problems117Intermittent problems119Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems119Monitor problems121Networking problems122Option problems125Performance and lockup problems126Printer problems127Serial port problems128Software problems128USB problems129Lenovo Solution Center130Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service131Information resources131Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools131Lenovo Welcome131Help and Support131Safety and Warranty131Lenovo Web site131Lenovo Support Web site132Help and service132Using the documentation and diagnostic program132Calling for service132Using other services133Purchasing additional services133Appendix A. Notices135Trademarks136Appendix B. Regulatory information137Export classification notice137Electronic emissions notices137Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity137Additional regulatory information139Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information141Important WEEE information141Recycling information141Recycling information for Brazil142Battery recycling information for Taiwan142Battery recycling information for the European Union143Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)145China RoHS145Turkish RoHS145Ukraine RoHS145India RoHS146Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information147Index149Size: 3.96 MBPages: 154Language: EnglishOpen manual