Lenovo 804 ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Lenovo Welcome, Access Help, Safety and warranty

Page 70

ThinkVantage Productivity Center

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

The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program contains information sources and tools designed to make computing easy and secure. It provides easy access to various technologies, such as:

Client Security Solution (available on some models)

Power Manager

Product Recovery

Rescue and Recovery

System Update

To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start All Programs ThinkVantage

Productivity Center.

Lenovo Welcome

Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating system from Lenovo.

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

Access Help

The Access Help information system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting.

To open the Access Help information system on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start Help and Support Lenovo Access Help.

To open the Access Help information system on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system, click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Access Help.

After you have opened the Access Help information system, use the left panel to make a selection from the Contents tab or the Index tab, or use the Search tab to find a particular word or phrase.

Safety and warranty

The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer contains information about safety, warranty, service and support phone numbers, CRUs, and other notices and information resources. You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at:

http://support.lenovo.com

Before using the information in this manual and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 69.

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)

The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. You can also do the following:

64ThinkCentre User Guide

Image 70
Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition September Copyright Lenovo 2010 Contents Index Important safety information Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSecurity features System management featuresInput/Output I/O features ConnectivityPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsPreinstalled operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system ThinkVantage Productivity CenterPassword Manager Product RecoveryThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage Client Security SolutionLocations Adobe ReaderLocating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer ConnectorLocating components Locating parts on the system boardLocating internal drives System board part locationsDrive bay locations Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the front bezelAccessing the system board components and drives Reinstalling the front bezelInstalling or replacing a PCI card Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardThinkCentre User Guide Removing the PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module What to do nextRemoving the memory module Replacing the battery Installing the memory moduleReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the old batteryRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the microprocessorAccessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive screws Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing the optical drive Replacing the hard disk drivePivoting the drive bay assembly Removing the hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assembly Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the USB keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseBasic security features Obtaining device driversInstalling an integrated cable lock Integrated cable lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Password protectionPadlock ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaOn the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Performing a recovery operation Performing a backup operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Creating a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsViewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsPower-on password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Cleaning an optical mouse PC-Doctor for DOSThinkCentre User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsThinkVantage Productivity Center Access HelpSafety and warranty Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Calling for service Using other servicesPurchasing additional services ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksAppendix A. Notices ThinkCentre User Guide Index CRUKeyboard, replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Set Power-On Password ThinkCentre User Guide Page 71Y8530