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Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service

This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo.

Information resources

You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely.

To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools.

Lenovo Welcome

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

Help and Support

The Windows Help and Support information system guides you to various help and support information from Lenovo and Microsoft, such as updating drivers, accessing ThinkVantage Technologies, and accessing user manuals.

To access the Windows Help and Support information system, click Start ➙ Help and Support.

Safety and Warranty

The Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that is provided with your computer contains information on safety, setup, warranty, and notices. Read and understand all safety information before using this product.

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, application 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.

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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 Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesColor temperature adjustment System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Power supplyPreinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareThinkVantage Password Manager Product RecoveryThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryAdobe Reader Antivirus software ThinkVantage System UpdateLocations Communication UtilityFront 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 Frequently asked questions Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the wheel mouse Using a fingerprint readerAdjusting audio About your computer audioSetting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing 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 Selecting a pre-defined color temperature Color temperature adjustmentUsing 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 You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace ComfortAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Replacement power cords Voltage-selection switchRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or regionThinkCentre User Guide Security Security featuresBios passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Setting the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Removing the monitor stand Replacing the USB keyboard or mouseConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Replacing the wireless keyboardReplacing 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 Power-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a 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 Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemUsing System Update Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computerBasics Computer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouseCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsSound 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 No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback 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 Mouse or pointing device does not work Wireless keyboard 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 Your computer cannot connect to the network Wake on LAN feature is not workingClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Adapter stops working for no apparent reasonWireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems An option that was just installed does not work Option problemsSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work nowClick Disk Cleanup Performance and lockup problemsInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start ComputerSerial port problems Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Software problemsDiagnostic programs USB problemsCreating a diagnostic disc Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Using the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web sitePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationTelevision 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 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanBattery recycling information for the European Union ThinkCentre User Guide Ukraine RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHSIndia RoHS Windows 7 operating system Appendix E. Energy Star model informationThinkCentre User Guide Index Setting, changing, deleting Page 1P0B03427