Univex 1837, 1962, 1966, 1942, 1782X01, 1741, 1762, 1738, 1654, 1761, 1763, 1664 Appendix A. Notices

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Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device

 

drivers

39

Reinstalling software programs

40

Reinstalling device drivers

40

Solving recovery problems

40

Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility

 

program

43

Starting the Setup Utility program

43

Viewing and changing settings

43

Using passwords

43

Password considerations

44

Power-On Password

44

Administrator Password

44

Hard Disk Password

44

Setting, changing, and deleting a password .

44

Enabling or disabling a device

45

Selecting a startup device

45

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .

45

Selecting or changing the startup device

 

sequence

45

Exiting from the Setup Utility program

46

Chapter 8. Updating system

 

programs

47

Using system programs

47

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .

47

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating

 

system

48

Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . .

49

Keeping your computer current

49

Getting the latest device drivers for your

 

computer

49

Updating your operating system

49

Using System Update

49

Cleaning and maintenance

50

Basics

50

Cleaning your computer

51

Good maintenance practices

52

Moving your computer

52

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and

 

diagnostics

53

Basic troubleshooting

53

Troubleshooting procedure

54

Troubleshooting

54

Audio problems

55

CD problems

56

DVD problems

57

Intermittent problems

59

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device

 

problems

59

Monitor problems

61

Networking problems

62

Option problems

65

Performance and lockup problems

66

Printer problems

67

Serial port problems

67

Software problems

68

USB problems

69

Diagnostic programs

69

Lenovo Solution Center

70

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

70

PC-Doctor for DOS

70

Chapter 11. Getting information, help,

 

and service

73

Information resources

73

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

73

Lenovo Welcome

73

Help and Support

73

Safety and Warranty

73

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

73

Lenovo Support Web site

74

Help and service

74

Using the documentation and diagnostic

 

programs

74

Calling for service

74

Using other services

75

Purchasing additional services

75

Appendix A. Notices

77

Trademarks

78

Appendix B. Regulatory

 

information

79

Export classification notice

79

Television output notice

79

Electronic emissions notices

79

Federal Communications Commission

 

Declaration of Conformity

79

Additional regulatory information

81

Appendix C. WEEE and recycling

 

information

83

Important WEEE Information

83

Recycling information

83

Recycling information for Brazil

84

Battery recycling information for Taiwan

84

Battery recycling information for the European

 

Union

85

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Fourth Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Contents Appendix A. Notices Appendix E. Energy Star model information Index Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Color temperature adjustmentInput/Output I/O features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSoftware overview SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Password ManagerThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage System Update Adobe Reader Antivirus softwareLocations Communication UtilityFront 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 a fingerprint reader Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio About your computer audioSetting the volume from the desktop Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbarPlaying a CD or DVD Using the single-touch and multi-touch featureRecording a CD or DVD Color temperature adjustment Selecting a pre-defined color temperatureUsing the single-touch feature Using the multi-touch featureMaking brightness adjustment Switching to RGB adjustmentRed-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment Exit Using your computer ThinkCentre User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical 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 SecurityBios passwords Using 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 USB keyboard or mouse Removing the monitor standReplacing the wireless keyboard Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseReplacing the wireless mouse Opening the battery compartment Obtaining device drivers Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Password considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting from the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Click Downloads and driversPreventing problems Using System UpdateKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computerBasics Cleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsSound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD or DVD does not work DVD problemsBlack 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 messageKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent 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 workWrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsImage appears to be flickering Ethernet problems Networking 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 WAN problem Wireless LAN 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 ComputerSerial port problems Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center Creating a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programCalling 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 Important Weee Information Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationRecycling information Battery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilBattery recycling information for the European Union ThinkCentre User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHSIndia RoHS Appendix E. Energy Star model information Windows 7 operating systemThinkCentre User Guide Index Setting, changing, deleting Page 1P0B03427
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