Lenovo 9648, 6490, 9635, 9637, 9277, 9269, 9631, 9283 Obtaining device drivers, Connector Description

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Connector	Description
Mouse connector	Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that
	uses a standard mouse connector.
Keyboard connector	Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard
	connector.
Serial connector	Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other
	devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.
Parallel connector	Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other
	devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.
USB connectors	Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus
	(USB) connection, such as a USB scanner or USB printer. If you
	have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub,
	which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
Ethernet connector	Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network
	(LAN).
	Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use
	a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Microphone connector	Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want
	to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk if you use
	speech-recognition software.
Audio line out connector	Used to send audio signals from the computer to external
	devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with
	built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the
	audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external
	recording device.
Audio line in connector	Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
	such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio
	device, a cable is connected between the audio line out
	connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the
	computer.

Obtaining device drivers

You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files.

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Contents User Guide Page User Guide Page Contents Troubleshooting Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService and upgrades General safety guidelinesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adaptersVoltage-selection switch Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Electrical current safety informationLithium battery notice Modem safety informationTo connect To disconnect Power supply statement Products with television tuner options installedLaser compliance statement Proper grounding for the cable Example of antenna groundingData safety Cleaning and maintenanceUsing headphones or earphones Additional safety information Introduction Xviii User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Connecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 Finishing the software installation Turning on powerUpdating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsCompleting important tasks Updating your operating systemUser Guide Features Installing optionsVideo subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Environment SpecificationsDimensions WeightTools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Installing options User Guide What to do next Installing memoryInstalling adapters What to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drivesInstalling options Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing options Connecting the first optical drive Connecting drivesInstalling security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveIntegrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryPadlock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUser Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsUsing Security Profile by Device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUsing system programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsRunning diagnostics from the CD or diskettes Non-optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Optical mouse1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage ThinkVantage Productivity Center Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderAccess Help Safety and warrantyHelp and service Calling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page Part Number