ThinkCentre Edge User Guide
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Second Edition September Copyright Lenovo
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
Contents
Important safety information
Chapter 2. Using your computer
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Using the documentation and diagnostic
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Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Important safety information
Service and upgrades
Static electricity prevention
Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Heat and product ventilation
Operating environment
Modem safety information
DANGER
Power supply statement
Cleaning and maintenance
Laser compliance statement
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Microprocessor
Features
Chapter 1. Product overview
System management features
Expansion
Input/Output I/O features
Preinstalled operating system
Power supply
Security features
Preinstalled software programs
Specifications
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Lenovo programs
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Fingerprint Software
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Communications Utility
Power Manager
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
Password Manager
Locations
System Update
View Management Utility
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations
Integrated microphone Integrated camera indicator
Integrated camera Power switch
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
Connector
Description
Adjusting the frame stand
Machine Type Model Number
Machine type and model label
The following is a sample of the machine type and model label
Figure 4. Machine type and model label
Where are my recovery discs?
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system
Using a fingerprint reader
Using the keyboard
Using Windows shortcut keys
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
About your computer audio
Using the wheel mouse
Adjusting audio
Setting the volume from the desktop
2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volume
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Using CDs and DVDs
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Recording a CD or DVD
Playing a CD or DVD
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Comfort
Accessibility and comfort
Chapter 3. You and your computer
Arranging your workspace
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Voltage-selection switch
Registering your computer
Moving your computer to another country or region
For power cord information and part numbers, go to
Replacement power cords
Chapter 4. Security
Security features
Figure 5. Integrated cable lock
Using passwords
BIOS passwords
Attaching an integrated cable lock
Protecting data against viruses
Windows passwords
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Using and understanding firewalls
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Handling static-sensitive devices
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Removing and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover
Removing and reinstalling the system stand
Figure 9. Reinstalling the system stand
Figure 8. Removing the system stand
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Obtaining device drivers
Replacing the keyboard or mouse
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Chapter 6. Recovery information
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
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Reinstalling software programs
Reinstalling device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Advanced startup options
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Refreshing your computer
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Using passwords
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Hard Disk Password
Password considerations
Power-On Password
Administrator Password
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Enabling or disabling a device
Selecting a startup device
Selecting a temporary startup device
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Smart performance choices
Better Acoustic Performance default choice Better Thermal Performance
Exiting the Setup Utility program
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Using system programs
Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc
Chapter 8. Updating system programs
2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path
Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system
Updating your operating system
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Keeping your computer current
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
“Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on page
Using System Update
Basics
Cleaning and maintenance
Optical mouse
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Keyboard
Good maintenance practices
Moving your computer
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
Basic troubleshooting
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting procedure
No audio in Windows
Audio problems
CD problems
Sound comes from one external speaker only
No audio in DOS applications or games
DVD problems
A CD or DVD does not work
Black screen instead of DVD video
Invalid disc or no disc found message
DVD movie will not play
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
Playback is very slow or choppy
1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
The fingerprint reader does not work
The wireless keyboard does not work
The mouse or pointing device does not work
The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
Monitor problems
Wrong characters appear on the screen
The image appears to be flickering
The image is discolored
Networking problems
2. Click Hardware and Sound
Ethernet problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
A wireless LAN problem
A wireless WAN problem
The Wake on LAN feature is not working
An option that previously worked does not work now
Option problems
Bluetooth problems
An option that was just installed does not work
2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off
Performance and lockup problems
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
3. Click Disk Cleanup
2. Click Start Computer
Printer problems
Excessive number of fragmented files
6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button
Software does not work as expected
Serial port problems
Software problems
When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order
Lenovo Solution Center
USB problems
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service
Safety and Warranty
Information resources
Lenovo Support Web site
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic program
Calling for service
Purchasing additional services
Using other services
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Appendix A. Notices
Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Trademarks
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Deutschland
German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan
Additional regulatory information
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Japanese VCCI Class B statement
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Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Important WEEE information
Recycling information
Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Recycling information for Brazil
Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules
India RoHS
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
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