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Contents

Important safety information

v

Service and upgrades

v

Static electricity prevention

v

Power cords and power adapters

vi

Extension cords and related devices

vi

Plugs and outlets

vii

External devices

vii

Heat and product ventilation

vii

Operating environment

viii

Modem safety information

viii

Laser compliance statement

ix

Power supply statement

ix

Cleaning and maintenance

ix

Chapter 1. Product overview

1

Features

1

Specifications

4

Lenovo programs

4

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows

 

7 operating system

4

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows

 

8 operating system

6

An introduction to Lenovo programs

6

Locations

8

Locating connectors, controls, and indicators

 

on the front of your computer

8

Locating connectors on the rear of your

 

computer

10

Adjusting the computer stand

11

Machine type and model label

11

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .

13

Frequently asked questions

13

Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8

 

operating system

13

Using the keyboard

14

Using Windows shortcut keys

14

Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .

14

Using a fingerprint reader

14

Using the wheel mouse

15

Adjusting audio

15

About your computer audio

15

Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .

15

Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .

16

Using CDs and DVDs

16

Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .

16

Playing a CD or DVD

17

Recording a CD or DVD

17

Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature . .

17

Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 19

Accessibility and comfort

19

Arranging your workspace

19

Comfort

19

Glare and lighting

20

Air circulation

20

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

20

Register your computer with Lenovo

21

Moving your computer to another country or

 

region

21

Voltage-selection switch

21

Replacement power cords

22

Chapter 4. Security

23

Security features

23

Attaching an integrated cable lock

24

Using passwords

24

BIOS passwords

24

Windows passwords

25

Using and understanding firewalls

25

Protecting data against viruses

25

Chapter 5. Installing or replacing

 

hardware

27

Installing or replacing hardware

27

Installing external options

27

Removing and reinstalling the system stand

 

hinge cover

27

Removing and reinstalling the system stand .

29

Removing and reinstalling the foot stands . .

31

Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse . . .

33

Replacing the wireless keyboard

33

Replacing the wireless mouse

34

Obtaining device drivers

36

Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .

37

Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating

 

system

37

Creating and using recovery media

37

Performing backup and recovery operations .

38

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .

39

Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .

40

Reinstalling preinstalled applications and

 

device drivers

41

Reinstalling software programs

42

Reinstalling device drivers

42

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Contents ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Third Edition September Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Iii Iv ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsPreinstalled operating system Specifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelFingerprint Software Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAn introduction to Lenovo programs Communications UtilityPower Manager Lenovo SettingsLenovo Solution Center Password ManagerSystem Update LocationsView Management Utility Connector Description Hdmi connector Locating connectors on the rear of your computerMachine type and model label Adjusting the computer standFollowing is a sample of the machine type and model label Where can I find help about the Windows operating system? Using your computerFrequently asked questions Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating systemUsing a fingerprint reader Using the keyboardUsing Windows shortcut keys Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonAdding the volume icon to the taskbar Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio Setting the volume from the desktopHandling and storing CD and DVD media Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Sound section, click Adjust system volumeUsing the single-touch and multi-touch feature Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using the multi-touch feature Using the single-touch featureComfort Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Register your computer with LenovoMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords Security Security featuresUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Windows passwords Using and understanding firewallsProtecting data against viruses ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Removing and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the system stand hinge cover Removing and reinstalling the system stand Removing the system stand Removing the rubber piece from each foot stand Removing and reinstalling the foot standsReinstall the rubber piece on each foot stand Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse Replacing the wireless keyboardInstalling the keyboard batteries Replacing the wireless mouseInstalling or replacing hardware Obtaining device drivers Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Refreshing your computer Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating systemThinkCentre Edge User Guide Password considerations Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsEnabling or disabling a device Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility programSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceThinkCentre Edge User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Preventing problemsUsing System Update Keeping your computer currentBasics Cleaning your computerDisplay screen ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseMoving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a liquid crystal display LCD surface Cleaning a glass-screen surfacePreventing problems ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting Audio problemsNo audio in Windows No audio in DOS applications or games Sound comes from one external speaker onlyCD or DVD does not work CD problemsNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video DVD movie will not playAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Intermittent problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Invalid disc or no disc found messageClick Hardware and Sound Click Devices and Printers Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wireless keyboard does not workWrong characters appear on the screen Image is discolored Image appears to be flickeringClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Networking problemsEthernet problems Your computer cannot connect to the networkWireless LAN problem Wake on LAN feature is not workingAdapter stops working for no apparent reason An option that was just installed does not work Option problemsWireless WAN problem Bluetooth problemClick Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsAn option that previously worked does not work now Insufficient free hard disk drive spaceExcessive number of fragmented files Click Optimize Printer problemsSerial port problems Software problemsSoftware does not work as expected USB problemsLenovo Solution Center Getting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre Edge User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Electronic emissions noticesThinkCentre Edge User Guide Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important Weee informationRecycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanBattery recycling information for the European Union ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Ukraine RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHSIndia RoHS Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system Appendix E. Energy Star model informationThinkCentre Edge User Guide Kullanım hatalarına ilişkin bilgiler İmalatçı ya da ithalatçı firmaya ilişkin bilgilerBakım, onarım ve kullanımda uyulması gereken kurallar Taşıma ve nakliye sırasında dikkat edilecek hususlarBağlantı ve montaja ilişkin bilgiler Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic Garanti Hizmetinin Alınabileceği MerkezlerBdh Bilişim Destek Hiz. San. Ve Tic. A.Ş Destek Bilgisayar Ve İletişim Hiz. Tic. A.ŞBdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic.Aş Bilgi Birikim Sistemleri Elktr. ve BilgYedi Yirmidört Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret A.S Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic.A.Ş Adapa Bilgi Sistemleri Tur.San. Ve Tic.A.ŞBdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic. A.Ş Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.ŞŞanliurfa Index Password Administrator Considerations