Lenovo 10AB000KUS manual Contents

Contents

Important safety information	v
Service and upgrades	v
Static electricity prevention	v
Power cords and power adapters	vi
Extension cords and related devices	vi
Plugs and outlets	vii
External devices	vii
Heat and product ventilation	vii
Operating environment	viii
Modem safety information	viii
Laser compliance statement	ix
Power supply statement	ix
Cleaning and maintenance	ix

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Features	1
Specifications	5
Lenovo programs	5
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system	5
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8 or Windows 8.1 operating system	7
An introduction to Lenovo programs	7
Locations	8
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer	9
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer	9
Locating components	12
Locating parts on the system board . . . .	13
Locating internal drives	16
Machine type and model label	17

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	19
Frequently asked questions	19
Navigating among screens on the Windows 8 and
Windows 8.1 operating systems	20
Navigating on Windows 8	20
Navigating on Windows 8.1	21
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or
Windows 8.1 operating system	22
Using the keyboard	23
Using Windows shortcut keys	23
Using a fingerprint reader	23
Using the wheel mouse	24
Adjusting audio	24
About your computer audio	24
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .	24

Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .	25
Using CDs and DVDs	25
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .	26
Playing a CD or DVD	26
Recording a CD or DVD	26

Chapter 3. You and your computer .	.	29
Accessibility and comfort	.	29
Arranging your workspace	.	29
Comfort	.	29
Glare and lighting	.	30
Air circulation	.	30
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . .	.	30
Registering your computer	.	31
Moving your computer to another country or
region	.	31
Replacement power cords	.	31

Chapter 4. Security	33
Security features	33
Locking the computer cover	34
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock	35
Attaching a cable lock	36
Using passwords	36
BIOS passwords	36
Windows passwords	37
Configuring the fingerprint reader	37
Using and understanding firewalls	37
Protecting data against viruses	37
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
hardware	39
Handling static-sensitive devices	39
Installing or replacing hardware	39
Installing external options	39
Removing the computer cover	40
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .	41
Installing or replacing a PCI card	42
Installing or replacing a memory module . . .	45
Installing or replacing the optical drive . . .	47
Installing or replacing the card reader . . . .	49
Installing or replacing the front USB
assembly	53
Replacing the battery	57
Replacing the power supply assembly . . .	59
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .	60
Replacing the microprocessor	62

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