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Lenovo Welcome

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

Access Help

The Access Help information system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting.

To open the Access Help information system on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Help and Support ➙ Lenovo Access Help.

After you have opened the Access Help information system, use the left panel to make a selection from the Contents tab or the Index tab, or use the Search tab to find a particular word or phrase.

Safety and warranty

The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer contains information about safety, warranty, service and support phone numbers, CRUs, and other notices and information resources. You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Before using the information in this manual and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 79.

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)

The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. You can also do the following:

•Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades and accessories for your computer, and special offers.

•Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, software programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations.

•Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services.

•Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model.

•Access the online manuals for your products.

•Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty.

•Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products.

•Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region.

•Find a Service Provider located near you.

Lenovo Support Web site

Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following:

•Drivers and software

•Diagnostic solutions

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Index Important safety information Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Preinstalled operating system Software overview SpecificationsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Solution Center LocationsLocating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Front connector, control, and indicator locationsConnector Description If you use speech-recognition software Locating components Locating parts on the system boardLocating internal drives System board part locationsDrive bay locations Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Opening the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the front bezelAccessing the system board components and drives What to do nextInstalling or replacing a memory module Removing a memory moduleInstalling or replacing a PCI card Opening the retaining clipsRemoving a PCI card Installing the PCI card Installing or replacing the card reader Installing the card readerInstalling the card reader Installing the screw that secures the card reader Replacing the card reader Installing the card reader Replacing the battery Removing the old battery Replacing the hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive from the bracket Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the optical drivePivoting the optical drive bay Removing the old optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Installing a new optical driveScrews that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the power supply assembly Installing the heat sink fan ductInstalling or replacing hardware Removing the heat sink fan duct Power connectors on the system board Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Installing or replacing hardware Replacing the internal speaker Removing the front bezel Removing the cover presence switch Removing the internal speaker Installing the new internal speaker Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Reinstalling the cover presence switchRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the keyboard Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Mouse connectorsPassword protection Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresIntegrated cable lock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceUsing a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsThinkCentre User Guide Viewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsPower-on password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a Post and Bios update failureUpdating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs ThinkCentre User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsLenovo Welcome Access HelpSafety and warranty Lenovo Support Web siteUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice Trademarks ThinkCentre User Guide Index CRUInstalling options Memory module PCI card Security features Set Power-On Password ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A94223
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