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Lenovo 1962, 1938, 1942, 1837, 1782, 1739, 1762, 1665, 1738, 1664, 1763, 1741 manual ThinkCentre User Guide

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Machine Types: 1654, 1664, 1665, 1677, 1738, 1739, 1741, 1761, 1762, 1763, 1782, 1837, 1938, 1942, 1962, and 1966.

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Lenovo 1962, 1938, 1942, 1837, 1782, 1739, 1762, 1665, 1738, 1664, 1763, 1741, 1677, 1761, 1654 manual ThinkCentre User Guide

Contents

ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters External devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety information Cleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview Features Color temperature adjustment System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Power supply Preinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programs Software overview SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo ThinkVantage Password Manager Product RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome Adobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Adjusting the computer stand Machine type and model label Machine type and model label ThinkCentre User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keys Using a fingerprint reader Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audio Setting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Playing a CD or DVD Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaRecording a CD or DVD Color temperature adjustment Using the single-touch and multi-touch featureUsing the single-touch feature Using the multi-touch feature Switching to RGB adjustment Selecting a pre-defined color temperatureMaking brightness adjustment Red-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment Exit Using your computer ThinkCentre User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace Comfort Air 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 region ThinkCentre User Guide Security Security features Bios passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Setting the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Replacing the wireless mouse Replacing the wireless keyboard Opening the battery compartment Obtaining device drivers Closing the battery compartment cover 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 Password Selecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting 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 system Using System Update Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computer Basics Computer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouse Cleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure No audio in Windows Audio problems Sound 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 message Keyboard, 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 work Wrong 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 reason Wireless 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 now Click Disk Cleanup Performance and lockup problemsInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start Computer Serial port problems Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Software problems Diagnostic programs USB problems Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Creating a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS Getting information, help, and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web site Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationTelevision output notice Electronic emissions notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationRecycling information ThinkCentre User Guide Index Optical mouse cleaning Password Administrator Considerations Page 0B03427