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