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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 |
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on the front of your computer | 9 |
Locating connectors on the rear of your |
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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 |
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region | . | 25 |
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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 |
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hardware | 33 |
Handling | 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 |
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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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