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Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.

To change the battery:

1.Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer.

2.Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10.

3.Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 12.

4.Locate the battery. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 13.

5.Remove the old battery.

6.Install the new battery.

7.Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if removed.

8.Close the computer cover, and connect the cables. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.

Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.

9.Turn on the computer and all attached devices.

10.Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 27.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.

Note: If you are enrolled in the Hardware Password Reset program, refer to “Resetting the hard disk drive and power-on password” on page 29 to reset your password. If you do clear CMOS or restore Setup Utility defaults, you will have to re-enroll in the Hardware Password Reset program.

To erase a forgotten password:

1.Open the computer cover. See“Opening the cover” on page 10.

2.Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 12.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 13.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets BatteriesCD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationLithium battery notice Additional safety informationTo connect To disconnect Modem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Overview Information resourcesXiv User Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Expansion Available options Specifications Tools required Supported operating positionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do nextInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Installing a diskette drive in bay User Guide Connecting drives Connecting an additional serial ATA hard disk drive Security featuresIntegrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations User PasswordAdministrator Password IDE Drive User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password IDE Drive Master PasswordResetting the hard disk drive and power-on password Using Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Changing the startup device sequenceAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programUser Guide Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMSystem program Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureCleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Set Pulse dial as defaultSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Password lost or forgotten Page Part Number 39J8170