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Lenovo 2117EKU manual

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Machine Types 2117 and ThinkCentre Edge User GuideSecond Edition September Copyright Lenovo Contents Important safety informationChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingUsing the documentation and diagnostic ii ThinkCentre Edge User GuideIndex Copyright Lenovoiv ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesHeat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Features Chapter 1. Product overviewSystem management features MicroprocessorInput/Output I/O features ExpansionPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemLenovo programs SpecificationsAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelTable 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Table 2. Programs in Control PanelAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system An introduction to Lenovo programsCommunications Utility Fingerprint SoftwareLenovo Settings Lenovo Solution CenterPassword Manager Power ManagerView Management Utility LocationsSystem Update Integrated camera Power switch Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsIntegrated microphone Integrated camera indicator Description Figure 2. Rear connector locationsConnector Adjusting the frame stand Machine type and model label The following is a sample of the machine type and model labelFigure 4. Machine type and model label Machine Type Model NumberChapter 2. Using your computer Frequently asked questionsAccessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system Where are my recovery discs?Using the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop About your computer audioSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDsHandling and storing CD and DVD media 2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volumePlaying a CD or DVD Recording a CD or DVD18 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Accessibility and comfort Chapter 3. You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortElectrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchRegistering your computer Replacement power cords For power cord information and part numbers, go toSecurity features Chapter 4. SecurityUsing passwords BIOS passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 5. Integrated cable lockWindows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses26 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover Removing and reinstalling the system stand 30 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Figure 9. Reinstalling the system standFigure 8. Removing the system stand Replacing the keyboard or mouse Obtaining device drivers32 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Creating and using recovery media Chapter 6. Recovery informationRecovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operation3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspacePerforming a recovery operation 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 Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems 38 ThinkCentre Edge User GuideRecovery information for the Windows 8 operating system Resetting your computer to the factory default settingsRefreshing your computer Advanced startup options40 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceBetter Acoustic Performance default choice Better Thermal Performance Enabling ErP compliance modeSmart performance choices Exiting the Setup Utility program 46 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 8. Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the BIOS from a disc Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system 2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick PathChapter 9. Preventing problems Keeping your computer currentGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemUsing System Update BasicsCleaning and maintenance “Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on pageCleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsA CD or DVD does not work DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe wireless keyboard does not work The mouse or pointing device does not workThe pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse The fingerprint reader does not workThe image appears to be flickering Monitor problemsWrong characters appear on the screen Networking problems The image is discoloredEthernet problems Your computer cannot connect to the network1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe Wake on LAN feature is not working A wireless LAN problemA wireless WAN problem Option problems Bluetooth problemsAn option that was just installed does not work An option that previously worked does not work nowPerformance and lockup problems Insufficient free hard disk drive space3. Click Disk Cleanup 2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or offPrinter problems Excessive number of fragmented files6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button 2. Click Start ComputerSerial port problems Software problemsWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Lenovo Solution Center70 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service Safety and WarrantyInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional services74 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix A. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityGerman Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis DeutschlandAdditional regulatory information Lenovo product service information for TaiwanJapanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan80 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Recycling information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationImportant WEEE information Battery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoBattery recycling information for the European Union Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information84 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Ukraine RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling RulesAppendix E. ENERGY STAR model information 88 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Index Page