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 Reader19Antivirus 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 cords35Chapter 4. Security37Security features37Locking the computer cover38Attaching an integrated cable lock39Using passwords39BIOS passwords39Windows passwords40Setting up the integrated Security Chip40Setting the Security Chip40Using and understanding firewalls41Protecting data against viruses41Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware43Handling static-sensitive devices43Installing or replacing hardware43Installing external options43Removing the computer cover44Removing and reinstalling the front bezel45Installing or replacing a PCI card45Installing or replacing a memory module48Installing or replacing the optical drive50Installing or replacing the card reader52Replacing the battery56Replacing the power supply assembly57Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly59Replacing the microprocessor61Replacing the primary hard disk drive64Replacing the secondary hard disk drive66Replacing the front fan assembly68Replacing the rear fan assembly69Replacing the front audio and USB assembly71Replacing the internal speaker72Replacing the keyboard or mouse74Completing the parts replacement75Chapter 6. Recovery information77Creating and using recovery media77Creating recovery media77Using recovery media78Performing backup and recovery operations78Performing a backup operation78Performing a recovery operation79Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace79Creating and using a rescue medium80Creating a rescue medium80Using a rescue medium81Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers81Reinstalling software programs82Reinstalling device drivers83Solving recovery problems83Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program85Starting the Setup Utility program85Viewing and changing settings85Using passwords85Password considerations86Power-On Password86Administrator Password86Hard Disk Password86Setting, changing, and deleting a password86Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)87Enabling or disabling a device87Selecting a startup device87Selecting a temporary startup device88Selecting or changing the startup device sequence88Enabling ErP compliance mode88Smart performance choices89Exiting the Setup Utility program89Chapter 8. Updating system programs91Using system programs91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc91Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system92Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure92Chapter 9. Preventing problems95Keeping your computer current95Getting the latest device drivers for your computer95Updating your operating system95Using System Update95Cleaning and maintenance96Basics96Cleaning your computer97Good maintenance practices98Moving your computer98Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics101Basic troubleshooting101Troubleshooting procedure102Troubleshooting102Audio problems103CD problems104DVD problems105Intermittent problems107Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems107Monitor problems109Networking problems110Option problems113Performance and lockup problems114Printer problems116Serial port problems117Software problems117USB problems118Diagnostic programs118Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox119PC-Doctor for DOS119Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service121Information resources121Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools121ThinkVantage Productivity Center121Lenovo Welcome121Help and Support121Safety and Warranty122Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)122Lenovo Support Web site122Help and service122Using the documentation and diagnostic programs122Calling for service123Using other services123Purchasing additional services124Appendix A. Notices125Trademarks126Appendix B. Regulatory information127Export classification notice127Television output notice127EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance127Japanese VCCI Class B statement128Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase128Additional regulatory information128Appendix C. WEEE and recycling statements129Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC129Recycling information132Appendix D. Power cord notice135Index139Size: 6.02 MBPages: 144Language: EnglishOpen manual