Contents
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Chapter 1. Product overview | . | 1 |
Features | . | 1 |
Specifications | . | 3 |
Software overview | . | 4 |
Software provided by Lenovo | . | 4 |
Adobe Reader | . | 6 |
Antivirus software | . | 6 |
Locations | . | 6 |
Locating connectors on the front of your |
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computer | . | 6 |
Locating connectors on the rear of your |
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computer | . | 7 |
Locating components | . | 8 |
Locating parts on the system board . . . . | . | 9 |
Locating internal drives |
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Chapter 2. Installing or replacing |
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hardware |
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Handling |
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Installing or replacing hardware |
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Installing external options |
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Opening the computer cover |
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Accessing the system board components and |
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drives |
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Installing or replacing a memory module . . . |
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Installing or replacing a PCI card |
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Replacing the battery |
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Replacing the hard disk drive |
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Replacing the optical drive |
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Replacing the power supply assembly . . . |
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Replacing the heat sink |
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Replacing the front audio and USB |
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assembly |
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Replacing the system fan |
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Replacing the internal speaker |
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Replacing the keyboard or mouse |
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Completing the parts replacement |
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Installing security features |
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Integrated cable lock |
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Password protection |
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Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing |
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CMOS) |
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Chapter 3. Recovery information. . . |
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Creating and using recovery media |
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Creating recovery media |
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Using recovery media | 36 |
Performing backup and recovery operations . . . | 36 |
Performing a backup operation | 36 |
Performing a recovery operation | 37 |
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . | 37 |
Creating and using a rescue medium | 38 |
Creating a rescue medium | 38 |
Using a rescue medium | 39 |
Installing or reinstalling device drivers | 39 |
Solving recovery problems | 40 |
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility . . | 41 |
Starting the Setup Utility program | 41 |
Viewing and changing settings | 41 |
Using passwords | 41 |
Password considerations | 41 |
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Administrator Password | 42 |
Hard Disk Password | 42 |
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . | 42 |
Enabling or disabling a device | 42 |
Selecting a startup device | 43 |
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . | 43 |
Selecting or changing the startup device |
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sequence | 43 |
Exiting from the Setup Utility program | 43 |
Chapter 5. Updating system |
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programs | 45 |
Using system programs | 45 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . | 45 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating |
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system | 46 |
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . | 46 |
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and |
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diagnostics | 47 |
Basic troubleshooting | 47 |
Diagnostic programs | 48 |
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox | 48 |
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Cleaning an optical mouse | 50 |
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Information resources | 51 |
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