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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 adaptersHeat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices 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 systemLenovo programs SpecificationsAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system 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 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 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 ComfortElectrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchRegistering your computer 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 30 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Figure 9. Reinstalling the system standFigure 8. Removing the system stand Obtaining device drivers Replacing the keyboard or mouse32 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Creating and using recovery media Chapter 6. Recovery informationRecovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing 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 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 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 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 mouseCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsNo 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 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 workThe image appears to be flickering Monitor problemsWrong characters appear on the screen 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 SoundThe Wake on LAN feature is not working A wireless LAN problemA wireless WAN problem 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 Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix A. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One 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 Recycling information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationImportant WEEE 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 Ukraine RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules India RoHSAppendix E. ENERGY STAR model information 88 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Index Page