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Lenovo 2117EKU manual Machine Types 2117 and, ThinkCentre Edge User Guide

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ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Machine Types 2117 andSecond Edition September Copyright Lenovo Important safety information ContentsChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingii ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Using the documentation and diagnosticCopyright Lenovo Indexiv ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 1. Product overview FeaturesSystem management features MicroprocessorExpansion Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system SpecificationsLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools programTable 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Table 2. Programs in Control PanelAn introduction to Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemCommunications Utility Fingerprint SoftwareLenovo Solution Center Lenovo SettingsPassword Manager Power ManagerSystem Update LocationsView Management Utility Integrated microphone Integrated camera indicator Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsIntegrated camera Power switch Connector Figure 2. Rear connector locationsDescription Adjusting the frame stand The following is a sample of the machine type and model label Machine type and model labelFigure 4. Machine type and model label Machine Type Model NumberFrequently asked questions Chapter 2. Using your computerAccessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system Where are my recovery discs?Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerAdjusting audio Using the wheel mouseSetting the volume from the desktop About your computer audioUsing CDs and DVDs Setting the volume from Control PanelHandling and storing CD and DVD media 2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volumeRecording a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD18 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace ComfortAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Registering your computer Voltage-selection switchMoving your computer to another country or region For power cord information and part numbers, go to Replacement power cordsChapter 4. Security Security featuresBIOS passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 5. Integrated cable lockConfiguring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses26 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover Removing and reinstalling the system stand Figure 8. Removing the system stand Figure 9. Reinstalling the system stand30 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Obtaining device drivers Replacing the keyboard or mouse32 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing recovery media Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace3. Click 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 38 ThinkCentre Edge User GuideResetting your computer to the factory default settings Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating systemRefreshing your computer Advanced startup options40 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceSmart performance choices Enabling ErP compliance modeBetter Acoustic Performance default choice Better Thermal Performance Exiting the Setup Utility program 46 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc Using system programsChapter 8. Updating system programs 2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating systemKeeping your computer current Chapter 9. Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemBasics Using System UpdateCleaning and maintenance “Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on pageComputer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouseMoving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsSound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games A 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 messageKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe mouse or pointing device does not work The wireless keyboard does not workThe pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse The fingerprint reader does not workWrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsThe image appears to be flickering The image is discolored Networking problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network Ethernet problems1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 2. Click Hardware and SoundA wireless WAN problem A wireless LAN problemThe Wake on LAN feature is not working Bluetooth problems Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work An option that previously worked does not work nowInsufficient free hard disk drive space Performance and lockup problems3. Click Disk Cleanup 2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or offExcessive number of fragmented files Printer problems6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button 2. Click Start ComputerSoftware problems Serial port problemsWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Software does not work as expectedLenovo Solution Center USB problems70 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Safety and Warranty Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web sitePurchasing additional services Using other services74 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix A. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityDeutschland German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU HinweisLenovo product service information for Taiwan Additional regulatory informationJapanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan80 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Important WEEE information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationRecycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information Battery recycling information for the European Union84 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSUkraine RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules India RoHSAppendix E. ENERGY STAR model information 88 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Index Page