Lenovo 8123, 8131, 8124, 8138, 8137, TC A51-8122 warranty Setting up your computer

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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this chapter.

Use the following information when setting up your computer. Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer.

If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue connector, a red cable end with a red connector.

1.Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary.

vIf the voltage supply range is 90–137 V ac, set the switch to 115 V.

vIf the voltage supply range is 180–265 V ac, set the switch to 230 V.

2.Your keyboard cable might have a standard keyboard connector1 or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector2. Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector.

Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. See the Access IBM program for more information.

3.Your mouse cable might have a standard mouse connector1 or a USB connector 2. Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector.

4.Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer.

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