Lenovo 3026, 3269, 3039, 5548, 5536, 5391, 5472, 5485 Lenovo Welcome, Access Help, Safety and Warranty

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Product Recovery

Rescue and Recovery

System Update

Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a preinstalled Windows Vista operating system, and preinstalled software programs from Lenovo.

To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start All Programs ThinkVantage

Productivity Center.

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.

Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, and preinstalled software programs from Lenovo.

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.

Note: The Access Help information system is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo.

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

To open the Access Help information system on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start All Programs ThinkVantage 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 is provided with your computer contains information on safety, setup, warranty, and notices. Read and understand all safety information before using this product.

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, application 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.

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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 Features Product overviewPower supply Specifications Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview Software provided by LenovoThinkVantage Productivity Center Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Adobe ReaderAntivirus software Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector DescriptionLocating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board System board part locationsLocating internal drives Drive bay locationsInstalling or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesAccessing the system board components and drives Opening the computer coverInstalling or replacing a memory module Pivoting the optical drive bay assemblyOpening the retaining clips Installing or replacing a PCI card What to do nextRemoving a PCI card Replacing the battery Installing the PCI cardRemoving the old battery Replacing the hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the optical driveRemoving the old optical drive Replacing the power supply assembly Installing a new optical driveRemoving the retaining screws for the power supply assembly Removing the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sinkRemoving the heat sink Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the system fan Removing the front bezelReplacing the internal speaker Removing the system fanRemoving the front bezel Removing the internal speaker Installing the new internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Connecting a new keyboard or mouseInstalling security features Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosRecovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceCreating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordHard Disk Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceThinkCentre User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning an optical mouse Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAccess Help Safety and WarrantyLenovo Welcome Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRURescue and Recovery workspace Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page 71Y7175