Lenovo 3137, 3026, 3269, 3039, 5548, 5536, 5391, 5472, 5485, 3627, 3491 ThinkVantage Productivity Center

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Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

ThinkVantage Productivity Center

The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program guides you to a host of information and tools to help you set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your computer.

Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system from Lenovo.

Lenovo Welcome

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

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self recovery tools to help users diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes quickly, even if the primary operating system will not start.

ThinkVantage Client Security Solution

The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is available on select Lenovo computers. It helps protect your information, including vital security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials, while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.

Note: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system from Lenovo.

Password Manager

The Password Manager program helps you automatically capture and fill in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.

Note: The Password Manager program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

Power Manager

The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving.

Product Recovery

The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.

Fingerprint Software

The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesPower supply Preinstalled software programs SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Software overviewThinkVantage Productivity Center Adobe Reader Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computerAntivirus software Connector Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computerComponent locations Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating parts on the system boardDrive bay locations Locating internal drivesInstalling or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesOpening the computer cover Accessing the system board components and drivesPivoting the optical drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving a PCI card Installing the PCI card Replacing the batteryReplacing the hard disk drive Removing the old batteryRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the optical drive Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the old optical drive Installing a new optical drive Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving the retaining screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink Removing the power supply assemblyRemoving the heat sink Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Removing the front bezel Replacing the system fanRemoving the system fan Replacing the internal speakerRemoving the front bezel Removing the internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the new internal speakerConnecting a new keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementIntegrated cable lock Installing security featuresErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Password protectionCreating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator Password Power-On PasswordHard Disk Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceThinkCentre User Guide Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning an optical mouse Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and Warranty Access HelpLenovo Welcome Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexRescue and Recovery workspace Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page 71Y7175
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