Lenovo 9378, 8972, 8980, 8970, 8976, 8982, 9276, 9266 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.

Parallel connector

Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other

 

devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serial connector

Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other

 

devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

Keyboard connector

Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard

 

connector.

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 Appendix A. Manual modem Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService and upgrades General safety guidelinesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adaptersVoltage-selection switch Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesExternal devices BatteriesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Electrical current safety informationTo connect To disconnect Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statementProducts with television tuner options installed Proper grounding for the cable Example of antenna groundingUsing headphones or earphones Data safetyCleaning and maintenance Additional safety information Introduction Xviii User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationInstalling the vertical stand Setting up your computerConnecting your computer Setting up your computer User Guide Line User Guide 1394 Completing important tasks Turning on powerFinishing the software installation Updating your operating system Installing other operating systemsUpdating your antivirus software Shutting down the computerUser Guide Features Installing optionsMicroprocessor Expansion Available options Dimensions SpecificationsWeight EnvironmentHandling static-sensitive devices Supported operating positionsTools required Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Locating components Accessing system board components Identifying parts on the system board User Guide Installing options User Guide Installing memory What to do next Installing PCI adaptersInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Connecting drives Installing a drive in bayConnecting an additional serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a diskette drive in bayInstalling security features Integrated cable lock Padlock Password protectionChanging the battery 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 Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator Password User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceChanging the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette User Guide Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsRunning diagnostics from the CD or diskettes PC-Doctor for Windows PE Cleaning the mouseOptical mouse Non-optical mouse1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterHelp and service Access HelpSafety and warranty Calling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsSet Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended 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 Drives internal 31 specificationsPage Page Part Number

9628, 8706 Types 8716, 9282, 9276, 8994 specifications

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