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Lenovo 1982, 1993, 1995, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1983, 1990, 1992 manual iv ThinkCentre User Guide

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ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Chapter 2. Using your computer ContentsImportant safety information Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 9. Preventing problems Chapter 6. Recovery informationChapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Chapter 10. Troubleshooting andAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSIndex iv ThinkCentre User Guide Static electricity prevention Important safety informationService and upgrades Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentLaser compliance statement Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance DANGERx ThinkCentre User Guide Microprocessor FeaturesChapter 1. Product overview MemorySystem management features Input/Output I/O featuresConnectivity Preinstalled software programs Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo Welcome Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Fingerprint SoftwareThinkVantage Power Manager Product RecoveryThinkVantage Password Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryAntivirus software ThinkVantage System UpdateAdobe Reader LocationsUSB connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsHard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power switch USB connector USB portLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2. Rear connector locationsConnector DescriptionLocating components Figure 3. Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Figure 4. System board part locationsLocating internal drives Bay 3 - Card reader drive bayBay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay Figure 6. Machine type and model label Machine type and model labelThe following is a sample of the machine type and model label Machine Type Model NumberUsing the keyboard Chapter 2. Using your computerFrequently asked questions Using Windows shortcut keysAdjusting audio Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse About your computer audioUsing CDs and DVDs Setting the volume from the desktopSetting the volume from Control Panel Adding the volume icon to the taskbarPlaying a CD or DVD Recording a CD or DVD1. Click Start All Programs Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition Arranging your workspace Accessibility and comfortChapter 3. You and your computer ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Register your computer with Lenovo Voltage-selection switchReplacement power cords Moving your computer to another country or region22 ThinkCentre User Guide Security features Chapter 4. SecurityLocking the computer cover Figure 7. Installing a padlockAttaching an integrated cable lock Using passwordsBIOS passwords Figure 8. Integrated cable lockUsing and understanding firewalls Windows passwordsConfiguring the fingerprint reader Protecting data against virusesChapter 4. Security 28 ThinkCentre User Guide Installing external options Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardWhat to do next Figure 11. Opening the PCI card latch 32 ThinkCentre User Guideas shown to Installing or replacing a memory module Figure 13. Installing a PCI cardWhat to do next Figure 14. Removing a memory module Figure 15. Opening the retaining clipsInstalling or replacing the optical drive Figure 16. Installing a memory moduleWhat to do next Figure 18. Installing the optical drive retainer Figure 17. Removing the optical driveFigure 20. Connecting the optical drive Installing or replacing the card readerFigure 19. Installing the optical drive What to do nextInstalling the card reader Figure 22. Installing the card reader retainerFigure 21. Removing the card reader retainer Figure 23. Installing the card reader Figure 24. Removing the card reader cover40 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the card reader What to do nextFigure 25. Removing the card reader Figure 27. Installing the card reader Replacing the batteryFigure 26. Installing the card reader retainer What to do nextFigure 28. Removing the old battery Figure 29. Installing a new batteryWhat to do next Replacing the power supply assembly Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away44 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 30. Removing the screws for the power supply assemblyWhat to do next Figure 31. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 46 ThinkCentre User GuideReplacing the microprocessor Figure 32. Reinstalling the heat sink and fan assemblyWhat to do next 6. Lift the small handle Replacing the primary hard disk drive What to do next5. Press the blue release tab then pivot it outward Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Figure 37. Installing the primary hard disk driveWhat to do next Figure 39. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Figure 38. Removing the secondary hard disk drive52 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the front fan assembly Figure 40. Installing the secondary hard disk driveWhat to do next Figure 41. Removing the front fan assembly 54 ThinkCentre User GuideReplacing the rear fan Figure 42. Installing the front fan assemblyWhat to do next Note The new rear fan will have four new rubber mounts attached Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Figure 44. Installing the rear fanWhat to do next Replacing the internal speaker What to do next58 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 46. Removing the old internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouse Figure 47. Installing a new internal speakerWhat to do next Completing the parts replacement Figure 48. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseWhat to do next Obtaining device drivers Chapter 6. Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation 3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium 66 ThinkCentre User GuideReinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems Reinstalling software programsReinstalling device drivers 68 ThinkCentre User GuideChapter 6. Recovery information 70 ThinkCentre User Guide Viewing and changing settings Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Hard Disk PasswordUSB Setup Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOSEnabling or disabling a device SATA ControllerSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting the Setup Utility program 76 ThinkCentre User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the BIOS from a discChapter 8. Updating system programs Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureb. Click Downloads and drivers Getting the latest device drivers for your computer Chapter 9. Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Updating your operating systemBasics Using System Update2. Double-click Update and Drivers 1. Click Start Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsComputer Cleaning your computerCleaning a flat-panel monitor surface KeyboardGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting84 ThinkCentre User Guide Audio problems No audio in WindowsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems A CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video Playback is very slow or choppy DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Invalid disc or no disc found messageAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Intermittent problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe mouse or pointing device does not work Monitor problemsThe wireless keyboard does not work The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseWrong characters appear on the screen The image appears to be flickeringNetworking problems Ethernet problemsThe image is discolored The adapter stops working for no apparent reason The Wake on LAN feature is not workingYour computer cannot connect to the network 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundBluetooth problems A wireless LAN problemA wireless WAN problem 94 ThinkCentre User GuideSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work An option that previously worked does not work now3. Click Turn Windows features on or off Performance and lockup problems3. Click Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive space6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button Printer problems3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files Excessive number of fragmented filesWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Serial port problemsSoftware problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxCreating a diagnostic disc Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discPC-Doctor for DOS 102 ThinkCentre User Guide Information resources Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and serviceSafety and Warranty Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional services106 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Television output notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU HinweisDeutschland Korea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement Lenovo product service information for TaiwanAdditional regulatory information Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan112 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information Important WEEE InformationRecycling information Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Battery recycling information for TaiwanRecycling information for Brazil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoBattery recycling information for the European Union Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information116 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHSUkraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling RulesIndex Page Page 122 ThinkCentre User Guide Page 1P0B07068 Part Number 0B07068 Printed in 1P P/N 0B07068