Lenovo 8297, 8288, 8342, 8329, 8380, 8326 manual Overview, Information resources

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Overview

Thank you for selecting this computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change.

Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external and internal options are included in this publication. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come along with the option.

Information resources

The Quick Reference that comes with your computer provides information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. It also includes basic troubleshooting information, software recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information.

The ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop, provides a link to more information about your computer.

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.

You can find the following information:

vCRU removal and installation instructions

vPublications

vTroubleshooting information

vParts information

vDownloads and drivers

vLinks to other useful sources of information

vSupport phone list

To access this information, point your browser to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/.

© Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

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Contents User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page User Guide Types 8288, 8297 Types 8329, 8342 Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Information resources OverviewXiv User Guide Features Installing optionsVideo subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools 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 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 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 settingsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Appendix A. Updating system programsSystem programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemAppendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. 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 C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Password lost or forgotten Page Part Number 41D4435