User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Chapter 1. Product overview9Features9Specifications11Software overview12Software provided with your Windows operating system12Locations14Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer14Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer15Locating components17Locating parts on the system board17Locating internal drives18Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware21Handling static-sensitive devices21Installing or replacing hardware21Installing external options21Removing the computer cover22Removing and reinstalling the front bezel23Installing or replacing a PCI card24Installing or replacing a memory module27Replacing the battery28Replacing the power supply assembly30Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly32Replacing the microprocessor34Replacing the optical drive36Replacing the hard disk drive38Replacing the front audio and USB assembly40Replacing the rear fan assembly41Replacing the keyboard43Replacing the mouse44Completing the parts replacement45Obtaining device drivers46Basic security features46Integrated cable lock46Padlock47Password protection47Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)47Chapter 3. Recovery information49Creating and using recovery media49Creating recovery media49Using recovery media50Performing backup and recovery operations50Performing a backup operation51Performing a recovery operation51Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace51Creating and using a rescue medium52Creating a rescue medium53Using a rescue medium53Installing or reinstalling device drivers54Solving recovery problems54Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program55Starting the Setup Utility program55Viewing or changing settings55Using passwords55Password considerations56Power-on password56Administrator password56Setting, changing, or deleting a password56Enabling or disabling a device56Selecting a startup device57Selecting a temporary startup device57Viewing or changing the startup device sequence57Exiting the Setup Utility program58Chapter 5. Updating system programs59Using system programs59Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc59Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system60Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure60Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs63Basic troubleshooting63Diagnostic programs64Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox64PC-Doctor for DOS64Cleaning the mouse65Optical mouse65Non-optical mouse65Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service67Information resources67Online Books folder67Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools67ThinkVantage Productivity Center68Lenovo Welcome68Access Help68Safety and warranty68Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)68Help and service69Using the documentation and diagnostic programs69Calling for service69Using other services70Purchasing additional services70Appendix A. Notices71Television output notice72European conformance CE mark72Trademarks72Index73Size: 3.54 MBPages: 78Language: EnglishOpen manual
