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Lenovo 2117EKU manual ThinkCentre Edge User Guide

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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 devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation 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 systemSpecifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs 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 ManagerLocations System UpdateView Management Utility Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Integrated microphone Integrated camera indicatorIntegrated camera Power switch Figure 2. Rear connector locations ConnectorDescription 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 ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region 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 Figure 9. Reinstalling the system stand Figure 8. Removing the system stand30 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Replacing the keyboard or mouse Obtaining device drivers32 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Chapter 6. Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operation3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers 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 sequenceEnabling ErP compliance mode Smart performance choicesBetter Acoustic Performance default choice Better Thermal Performance Exiting the Setup Utility program 46 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the BIOS from a discChapter 8. Updating system programs 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 mouseGood maintenance practices Moving your computerCleaning a glass-screen surface Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems A CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video 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 workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenThe image appears to be flickering 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 SoundA wireless LAN problem A wireless WAN problemThe Wake on LAN feature is not working 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 Appendix A. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing 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 Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information Important WEEE informationRecycling 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 Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHSUkraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling RulesAppendix E. ENERGY STAR model information 88 ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Index Page