Lenovo 7548, 104, 7539, 154 manual Lenovo Welcome, Access Help, Safety and warranty, Help and service

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Lenovo Welcome

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.

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://www.lenovo.com/support

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 71.

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:

Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades and accessories for your computer, and special offers.

Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, software programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations.

Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services.

Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model.

Access the online manuals for your products.

Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty.

Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products.

Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region.

Find a Service Provider located near you.

Help and service

This section provides information about obtaining help and service.

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ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Specifications Security featuresSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Locations Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxLocating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Rear connector and part locationsConnector Description Locating componentsLocating parts on the system board Component locationsLocating internal drives System board part locationsDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options 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 Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the microprocessorInstalling or replacing hardware 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 Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the card readerReplacing the front fan assembly Removing the card readerRemoving the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Mouse connectorsObtaining device drivers Basic security features Reinstalling the computer coverInstalling an integrated cable lock Integrated cable lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Password protectionPadlock Installing or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceUsing a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-on passwordAdministrator 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 Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a Post and Bios update failureUpdating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshooting Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouse Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic discThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAccess Help Safety and warrantyHelp and service Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRUKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22638