ThinkCentre M83, M93/p User Guide
Second Edition January Copyright Lenovo 2013
Contents
Recovery information 101
Appendix A. Notices 143
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Static electricity prevention
Important safety information
Service and upgrades
Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Heat and product ventilation
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Operating environment
Modem safety information
Laser compliance statement
Power supply statement
Cleaning and maintenance
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Product overview
Features
Connectivity
System management features
Expansion
Input/Output I/O features
Power supply
Security features
Preinstalled operating system
Preinstalled software programs
Lenovo programs
Specifications
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Program Icon name
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Fingerprint Software
Lenovo Solution Center
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Communications Utility
Locations
Front connector, control, and indicator locations
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
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Connector Description
Component locations
Locating components
Locating parts on the system board
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ThinkCentre M83 system board part locations
Drive bay locations
Locating internal drives
Machine type and model label
Machine type and model label
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Where can I find help about the Windows operating system?
Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Navigating on Windows
Using your computer
Click Settings Click Control Panel
Using a fingerprint reader
Using the keyboard
Using Windows shortcut keys
Adding the volume icon to the taskbar
Using the wheel mouse
Adjusting audio
Setting the volume from the desktop
Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Using CDs and DVDs
Sound section, click Adjust system volume
Recording a CD or DVD
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Playing a CD or DVD
Using your computer
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Comfort
Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Arranging your workspace
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Moving your computer to another country or region
Replacement power cords
Registering your computer
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Security
Security features
Locking the computer cover
Locking the computer cover
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
Attaching a cable lock
Using passwords
Bios passwords
Protecting data against viruses
Windows passwords
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Using and understanding firewalls
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Handling static-sensitive devices
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Removing the computer cover
Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
What to do next
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Opening the PCI card latch
Removing a PCI card
Installing a PCI card
Installing or replacing a memory module
Udimm Dimm
Opening the retaining clips
Installing or replacing the optical drive
Removing the optical drive
Installing the optical drive
Installing or replacing the card reader
Removing the card reader retainer
Installing the card reader
Installing the card reader
Removing the card reader
Replacing the card reader
Installing or replacing the front USB assembly
Installing the front USB assembly
Installing the front USB assembly
Removing the front USB assembly
Replacing the front USB assembly
Replacing the battery
Install a new battery
Replacing the power supply assembly
Removing the screws for the power supply assembly
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
Replacing the microprocessor
Accessing the microprocessor
Installing the mSATA solid-state drive
Installing or replacing the mSATA solid-state drive
Installing or replacing hardware
Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive
Installing the mSATA solid-state drive
Removing the mSATA solid-state drive storage converter
Removing the mSATA solid-state drive
What to do next
Removing the primary hard disk drive
Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket
Removing the secondary hard disk drive
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive
Installing the secondary hard disk drive
Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter
Installing the solid-state drive
Replacing the front fan assembly
Removing the front fan assembly
Installing the front fan assembly
Replacing the rear fan assembly
Removing the rear fan assembly
Installing the rear fan assembly
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Removing the front audio and USB assembly
Installing the front audio and USB assembly
Replacing the internal speaker
Removing the old internal speaker
Replacing the thermal sensor
Installing a new internal speaker
Pull the entire thermal sensor out of the chassis
Installing the new thermal sensor
Replacing the cover presence switch
Removing the cover presence switch
Installing the new cover presence switch
Replacing the Wi-Fi units
Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable
Removing the Wi-Fi adapter card
Opening the PCI card latch
Removing the Wi-Fi adapter card
Removing the Wi-Fi card module
Removing the screws that secure the Wi-Fi card module
Installing the Wi-Fi units
Installing the Wi-Fi card module
Installing the Wi-Fi antenna cables
Installing the rear Wi-Fi antenna
Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna
Installing the front Wi-Fi antenna
Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi antenna
Removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna
Peeling off the paper that protects the stickers
Replacing the keyboard or mouse
Removing the front Wi-Fi antenna
Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse
Completing the parts replacement
Obtaining device drivers
Reinstalling the computer cover
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Recovery information
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Creating a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Solving recovery problems
Reinstalling software programs
Reinstalling device drivers
Refreshing your computer
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Using the advanced startup options
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Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Hard Disk Password
Password considerations
Power-On Password
Administrator Password
Enabling or disabling a device
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Selecting a startup device
Selecting a temporary startup device
ICE thermal alert
ICE performance mode
Disabled
Exiting the Setup Utility program
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Using system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from a disc
Updating system programs
Click Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path
Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Updating your operating system
Preventing problems
Keeping your computer current
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Basics
Using System Update
Optical mouse
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Keyboard
Moving your computer
Good maintenance practices
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
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Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Basic troubleshooting
System Protection System Restore
Troubleshooting procedure
Troubleshooting
No audio in Windows
Audio problems
No audio in DOS applications or games
CD problems
Sound comes from one external speaker only
Black screen instead of DVD video
DVD problems
CD or DVD does not work
Invalid disc or no disc found message
DVD movie will not play
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
Playback is very slow or choppy
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Fingerprint reader does not work
Wireless keyboard does not work
Mouse or pointing device does not work
Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
Wrong characters appear on the screen
Monitor problems
Image is discolored
Networking problems
Image appears to be flickering
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Ethernet problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
Adapter stops working for no apparent reason
Wireless LAN problem
Wake on LAN feature is not working
An option that was just installed does not work
Option problems
Wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problem
Click Start Computer
Performance and lockup problems
Click Disk Cleanup
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
Excessive number of fragmented files
Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or off
Click Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system files
Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button
Insufficient memory
Printer problems
Serial port problems
Software does not work as expected
Software problems
Lenovo Solution Center
USB problems
Getting information, help, and service
Lenovo Support Web site
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic program
Calling for service
Purchasing additional services
Using other services
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Appendix A. Notices
Trademarks
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
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Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information
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Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
Important Weee information
Recycling information for Japan
Recycling information for Brazil
Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
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European Union RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS India RoHS
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Appendix E. China Energy Label
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Appendix F. Energy Star model information
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Index
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