User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Chapter 1. Product overview9Features9Specifications11Software overview12Software provided by Lenovo12Adobe Reader14Antivirus software14Locations14Locating connectors on the front of your computer14Locating connectors on the rear of your computer15Locating components16Locating parts on the system board17Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware19Handling static-sensitive devices19Installing or replacing hardware19Installing external options19Opening the computer cover20Removing and reinstalling the front bezel20Installing or replacing a memory module21Replacing the hard disk drive22Replacing the optical drive24Replacing the battery25Replacing the heat sink26Replacing the internal speaker27Replacing the front audio and USB assembly28Replacing the ac power adapter29Replacing the ac power adapter bracket30Replacing the keyboard or mouse33Completing the parts replacement33Installing security features34Integrated cable lock34Password protection35Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)35Chapter 3. Recovery information37Creating and using recovery media37Creating recovery media37Using recovery media38Performing backup and recovery operations38Performing a backup operation38Performing a recovery operation39Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace39Creating and using a rescue medium40Creating a rescue medium40Using a rescue medium41Installing or reinstalling device drivers41Solving recovery problems42Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program43Starting the Setup Utility program43Viewing and changing settings43Using passwords43Password considerations43Power-On Password44Administrator Password44Hard Disk Password44Setting, changing, and deleting a password44Enabling or disabling a device44Selecting a startup device45Selecting a temporary startup device45Selecting or changing the startup device sequence45Exiting from the Setup Utility program45Chapter 5. Updating system programs47Using system programs47Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc47Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system48Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure48Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics49Basic troubleshooting49Diagnostic programs50Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox50PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery51PC-Doctor for DOS51Cleaning an optical mouse52Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service53Information resources53Online Books folder53Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools53ThinkVantage Productivity Center53Lenovo Welcome54Access Help54Safety and Warranty54Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)54Help and service55Using the documentation and diagnostic programs55Calling for service55Using other services56Purchasing additional services56Appendix A. Notices57Television output notice58European conformance CE mark58Trademarks58Index59Size: 1.91 MBPages: 64Language: EnglishOpen manual