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Important safety information

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Service and upgrades

iii

Static electricity prevention

iii

Power cords and power adapters

iv

Extension cords and related devices

iv

Plugs and outlets

v

External devices

v

Heat and product ventilation

v

Operating environment

vi

Modem safety information

vi

Laser compliance statement

vii

Power supply statement

vii

Cleaning and maintenance

vii

Chapter 1. Product overview

1

Features

1

Specifications

4

Software overview

4

Software provided by Lenovo

4

Adobe Reader

6

Antivirus software

6

Locations

7

Locating connectors, controls, and indicators

 

on the front of your computer

8

Locating connectors on the rear of your

 

computer

9

Adjusting the computer stand

10

Machine type and model label

11

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .

13

Frequently asked questions

13

Using the keyboard

13

Using Windows shortcut keys

13

Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .

14

Using a fingerprint reader

14

Using the wheel mouse

14

Adjusting audio

14

About your computer audio

15

Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .

15

Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .

15

Using CDs and DVDs

15

Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .

16

Playing a CD or DVD

16

Recording a CD or DVD

16

Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature . .

17

Color temperature adjustment

17

Selecting a pre-defined color temperature . .

18

Switching to RGB adjustment

18

Making brightness adjustment

18

Chapter 3. You and your computer .

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21

Accessibility and comfort

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21

Arranging your workspace

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21

Comfort

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21

Glare and lighting

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22

Air circulation

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22

Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . .

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22

Register your computer with Lenovo

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23

Moving your computer to another country or

 

 

region

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23

Voltage-selection switch

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23

Replacement power cords

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23

Chapter 4. Security

25

Security features

25

Attaching an integrated cable lock

26

Using passwords

26

BIOS passwords

26

Windows passwords

27

Setting the fingerprint reader

27

Using and understanding firewalls

27

Protecting data against viruses

27

Chapter 5. Installing or replacing

 

hardware

29

Installing or replacing hardware

29

Installing external options

29

Installing a computer wall mount

29

Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse . . .

29

Replacing the wireless keyboard

30

Replacing the wireless mouse

30

Obtaining device drivers

32

Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .

33

Creating and using recovery media

33

Creating recovery media

33

Using recovery media

34

Performing backup and recovery operations . . .

34

Performing a backup operation

34

Performing a recovery operation

35

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .

35

Creating and using a rescue medium

36

Creating a rescue medium

36

Using a rescue medium

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesPower supply System management featuresColor temperature adjustment Input/Output I/O featuresPreinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programsSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo Welcome Product RecoveryThinkVantage Password Manager Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAdobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Adjusting the computer standMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre User Guide Using Windows shortcut keys Using your computerFrequently asked questions Using the keyboardAdjusting audio Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing a fingerprint reader Using the wheel mouseAdding the volume icon to the taskbar Setting the volume from the desktopSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDsHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using the multi-touch feature Using the single-touch and multi-touch featureColor temperature adjustment Using the single-touch featureRed-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment Exit Selecting a pre-defined color temperatureSwitching to RGB adjustment Making brightness adjustmentUsing your computer ThinkCentre User Guide Comfort Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchReplacement power cords Register your computer with LenovoThinkCentre User Guide Security Security featuresUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Protecting data against viruses Windows passwordsSetting the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewallsThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Replacing the wireless mouse Replacing the wireless keyboardOpening the battery compartment Obtaining device drivers Closing the battery compartment coverRecovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Hard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceExiting from the Setup Utility program Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Preventing problemsUsing System Update Keeping your computer currentBasics Optical mouse Cleaning your computerComputer KeyboardGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video Invalid disc or no disc found message DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Playback is very slow or choppyIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Fingerprint reader does not work Wireless keyboard does not workMouse or pointing device does not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenImage appears to be flickering Networking problems Ethernet problemsImage is discolored Adapter stops working for no apparent reason Wake on LAN feature is not workingYour computer cannot connect to the network Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundWireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems An option that previously worked does not work now Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphoneClick Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive spacePrinter problems Serial port problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Software problemsDiagnostic programs USB problemsPC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxGetting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Television output noticeIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/ECRecycling information ThinkCentre User Guide Index Optical mouse cleaning Password Administrator Considerations Page 0B03427
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