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