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Many computer supply stores carry the special cleaning fluids for displays. Use cleaning fluids developed for LCD displays only. First apply the fluid to a lint-free, soft cloth, then clean the LCD display. Some computer supply stores carry pre-moistened towelettes for LCD maintenance.

Cleaning a glass-screen surface

To clean a glass-screen surface, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth, or blow on the screen to remove grit and other loose particles. Then use a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Good maintenance practices

By performing a few good maintenance practices, you can maintain good computer performance, protect your data, and be prepared in case of a computer failure.

•Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis.

•Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter program occasionally to prevent performance problems caused by an excessive number of fragmented files.

•Clean out your Inbox, Sent Items, and Deleted Items folders in your e-mail application on a regular basis.

•Make backup copies of critical data on removable media memory at regular intervals and store the removable media in a safe location. The frequency of making backup copies depends on how critical the data is to you or your business. Lenovo makes a number of removable-media storage devices available as options, such as CD-RW drives and recordable DVD drives.

•Back up your entire hard disk drive on a regular basis.

•Keep your computer software up-to-date. See “Keeping your computer current ” on page 47 for more information.

•Keep a log book. Entries might include major software or hardware changes, device-driver updates, intermittent problems and what you did to resolve them, and any minor issues you might have experienced. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine if a problem is related to change in hardware, change in software, or some other action that might have taken place.

•Create Product Recovery discs. See “Creating and using recovery media” on page 33 for more information about using Product Recovery discs to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.

•Create rescue media. See “Creating and using a rescue medium” on page 36 for more information about using a Rescue medium such as a CD or DVD to recover from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Windows environment or the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive.

Moving your computer

Take the following precautions before moving your computer.

1.Back up all files and data from the hard disk drive. There are a variety of backup programs available commercially. Your operating system also might have a backup program that you can use. Lenovo provides the Rescue and Recovery program to help you back up and restore data. See “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 34 for more information.

2.Remove all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on) from the drives.

3.Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write head in a nondata area. This prevents damage to the hard disk drive.

4.Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets.

5.Disconnect communication cables, such as modem or network cables, from the outlets first, and then disconnect the other ends from the computer.

6.Note where any remaining cables are attached to the computer; then, remove them.

7.If you saved the original shipping cartons and packing materials, use them to pack the units. If you are using different cartons, cushion the units to avoid damage.

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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 Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Color temperature adjustmentInput/Output I/O features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Product Recovery ThinkVantage Password ManagerLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo WelcomeAdobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsAdjusting the computer stand Connector DescriptionMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbarHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature Color temperature adjustmentUsing the single-touch feature Using the multi-touch featureSelecting a pre-defined color temperature Switching to RGB adjustmentMaking brightness adjustment Red-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment ExitUsing your computer ThinkCentre User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Replacement power cordsRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or regionThinkCentre User Guide Security features SecurityUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Windows passwords Setting the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Replacing the wireless keyboard Replacing the wireless mouseOpening the battery compartment Closing the battery compartment cover Obtaining device driversRecovery 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 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procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsCD 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 DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Wireless keyboard does not work Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenImage appears to be flickering Networking problems Ethernet problemsImage is discolored Wake on LAN feature is not working Your computer cannot connect to the networkClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Adapter stops working for no apparent reasonWireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Option problems An option that was just installed does not workSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work nowPerformance and lockup problems Click Disk CleanupInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start ComputerPrinter problems Serial port problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsCreating a diagnostic disc Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSGetting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry 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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