Lenovo 2697 manual Contents, Important safety information, Product overview, Using your computer

Contents

Important safety information	v
Service and upgrades	v
Static electricity prevention	v
Power cords and power adapters	vi
Extension cords and related devices	vi
Plugs and outlets	vii
External devices	vii
Heat and product ventilation	vii
Operating environment	viii
Modem safety information	viii
Laser compliance statement	ix
Power supply statement	ix
Cleaning and maintenance	ix

Chapter 1. Product overview	1
Features	1
Specifications	5
Software overview	5
Software provided by Lenovo	5
Adobe Reader	8
Antivirus software	8
Locations	8
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer	9
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer	10
Locating components	12
Locating parts on the system board . . . .	12
Locating internal drives	15
Machine type and model label	16

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .	17
Frequently asked questions	17
Using the keyboard	17
Using Windows shortcut keys	17
Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .	18
Using a fingerprint reader	18
Using the wheel mouse	18
Adjusting audio	18
About your computer audio	19
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .	19
Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .	19
Using CDs and DVDs	19
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .	20
Playing a CD or DVD	20
Recording a CD or DVD	20

Chapter 3. You and your computer .	.	23
Accessibility and comfort	.	23
Arranging your workspace	.	23
Comfort	.	23
Glare and lighting	.	24
Air circulation	.	24
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . .	.	24
Registering your computer	.	25
Moving your computer to another country or
region	.	25
Voltage-selection switch	.	25
Replacement power cords	.	26

Chapter 4. Security	27
Security features	27
Locking the computer cover	28
Attaching a cable lock	29
Attaching an integrated cable lock	30
Using passwords	30
BIOS passwords	30
Windows passwords	31
Configuring the fingerprint reader	31
Using and understanding firewalls	31
Protecting data against viruses	31
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
hardware	33
Handling static-sensitive devices	33
Installing or replacing hardware	33
Installing external options	33
Removing the computer cover	34
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .	35
Installing or replacing a PCI card	35
Installing or replacing a memory module . . .	38
Installing or replacing the optical drive . . .	40
Installing or replacing the card reader . . . .	42
Replacing the battery	46
Replacing the power supply assembly . . .	47
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .	49
Replacing the microprocessor	51
Installing the solid state drive	54
Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state
drive	55
Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . .	61
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive. . .	63
Replacing the front fan assembly	65
Replacing the rear fan assembly	66

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