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Index

A

a rescue medium, creating and using 66

Administrator, password		72
antivirus software	7
audio line-in connector		10
audio line-out connector		10
audio subsystem	1

B

backup and recovery operations 64
basic troubleshooting	83
battery, replacing 42
boot-block recovery	78

C

cable lock, security				25
card reader, installing				38
card reader, replacing				41
changing
password		72
startup device sequence					74
cleaning an optical mouse					81
CMOS, clearing			73
components, internal				11
computer cover
removing		30
computer cover, reinstalling					61
connector		10
connectors
rear	9
connectors, controls, indicators
front	8
considerations, passwords					72
creating
and using a rescue medium 66
creating and using
recovery media			63
CRU
completing the installation					61
customer support center 104

D

deleting a password 72
Description	10
device drivers	62

devices, handling static-sensitive 29

diagnostics programs, using		104
diagnostics, troubleshooting		83
DisplayPort connector	10
documentation, using	104
drivers, device 62

drives bays 13 specifications 13

E

environment, operating 4
Ethernet	2
Ethernet connector		10
exiting, Setup Utility		75
expansion	3
external options, installing 29

F

failure, recovering from POST/BIOS	78
features 1
flashing the BIOS 77
front
connectors, controls, indicators	8

front audio and USB assembly, replacing 57

front bezel
front bezel, removing	31
front bezel, reinstalling	31

front fan assembly, replacing 53

G

getting help 103 information 103 service 103

H

hard disk drive, replacing 49

heat sink and fan assembly, replacing 45 help

and service 104 getting 103

Help and Support 103

I

important safety information		v
information
getting	103
important safety v
resources 103
safety	103
warranty	103
Input/Output (I/O) features		2
installing options

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Contents

ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Contents Appendix A. Notices 107 Index Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Static electricity prevention Important safety informationService and upgrades Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Heat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Operating environment Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview Features Connectivity System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Preinstalled operating system Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programs Software provided by Lenovo SpecificationsSoftware overview Fingerprint Software Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Welcome ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Product RecoveryThinkVantage Password Manager ThinkVantage Power Manager Locations ThinkVantage System UpdateAdobe Reader Antivirus software Front connector, control, and indicator locations Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Component locations Locating components System board part locations Locating parts on the system board Drive bay locations Locating internal drives Machine type and model label Machine type and model label Using Windows shortcut keys Using your computerFrequently asked questions Using the keyboard About your computer audio Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audio Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Setting the volume from the desktopSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDs Recording a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD Comfort Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Arranging your workspace Electrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchReplacement power cords Register your computer with Lenovo ThinkCentre User Guide Security Security features Locking the computer cover Installing a padlock Attaching an integrated cable lock Using passwordsBios passwords Protecting data against viruses Windows passwordsConfiguring the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewalls Security ThinkCentre User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external options Removing the computer cover Removing the computer cover What to do next Removing and reinstalling the front bezelInstalling or replacing a PCI card Opening the PCI card latch Removing a PCI card Installing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Removing a memory module Installing a memory module 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 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 Reinstalling the heat sink and fan assembly Accessing the microprocessor Replacing the primary hard disk drive Removing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive Removing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan Installing the front fan assembly Removing the rear fan Installing the rear fan Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the internal speaker Removing the old internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing a new internal speaker Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacement Obtaining device drivers Reinstalling the computer cover Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Solving recovery problems Reinstalling software programsReinstalling device drivers Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Hard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-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 modeSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating your operating system Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computer Basics Using System Update Optical mouse Cleaning your computerComputer Keyboard Moving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure No audio in Windows Audio problems No audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsCD or DVD does not work Invalid disc or no disc found message DVD movie will not playNo 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 problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Monitor problemsWireless keyboard does not work Mouse or pointing device does not work Image appears to be flickering Wrong characters appear on the screen Image is discolored Networking problemsEthernet problems Adapter stops working for no apparent reason Wake on LAN feature is not workingYour computer cannot connect to the network Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Bluetooth problems Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem An option that previously worked does not work now Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone Click Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive space Insufficient memory Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Serial port problemsSoftware problems Diagnostic programs USB problems Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo Solution Center PC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Calling for service Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkCentre User Guide 107 Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Television output notice Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide 113 Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationImportant Weee Information Recycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European Union ThinkCentre User Guide 117 China RoHS Turkish RoHSUkraine RoHS India RoHS 119 Index Memory module 121 ThinkCentre User Guide Page 1P0B07068