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Power Manager: The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your ThinkCentre® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving.

Factory Recovery: The Factory Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.

ThinkVantage System Update: The ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples of software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.

Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards works with the Fingerprint Software program to enable you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with certain computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 68 for detailed information.

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

Lenovo System Toolbox

The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled on your computer. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 69 for more information.

Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery

The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on your ThinkCentre computer as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace. It helps you diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 69.

Adobe Reader

The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.

See “Online Books folder” on page 73 for more information about accessing the online books and the Lenovo Web site.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2008 Contents Index Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Security features Specifications EnvironmentSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Antivirus software Locating connectors on the front of your computer LocationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Description Locating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Locating internal drivesShows the locations of the drive bays User Guide Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardOpening the PCI card latch What to do next Installing or replacing a memory module Opening the retaining clipsReplacing the battery Removing the memory moduleInstall a new battery Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk driveRemoving the primary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the primary hard disk drive and bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk driveRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cage Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the diskette drive or card reader Removing the diskette drive or card reader Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assemblyReplacing the rear fan assembly Installing the front fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Installing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the internal speaker Removing the old internal speakerInstalling a new internal speaker Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Completing the parts replacement Replacing the mouseInstalling security features Reinstalling the computer coverIntegrated cable lock Integrated cable lockPadlock Password protectionErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Installing or replacing hardware User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Using recovery media Performing a recovery operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating rescue mediaUsing rescue media Creating and using a recovery repair disketteInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Creating a recovery repair disketteUsing a recovery repair diskette Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsViewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator Password Password considerationsUser Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a diskette or disc Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery Lenovo System ToolboxOptical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for DOS Non-optical mouse User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsThinkVantage Productivity Center Access HelpSafety and Warranty Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex CRUPower Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y0418
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