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

4

Lenovo programs

5

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows

 

7 operating system

5

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows

 

8 operating system

6

An introduction to Lenovo programs

6

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

Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8

 

operating system

17

Using the keyboard

18

Using Windows shortcut keys

18

Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .

18

Using a fingerprint reader

18

Using the wheel mouse

19

Adjusting audio

19

About your computer audio

19

Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .

19

Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .

20

Using CDs and DVDs

20

Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .

20

Playing a CD or DVD

21

Recording a CD or DVD

21

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

Attaching an integrated cable lock

28

Using passwords

28

BIOS passwords

28

Windows passwords

29

Configuring the fingerprint reader

29

Using and understanding firewalls

29

Protecting data against viruses

29

Chapter 5. Installing or replacing

 

hardware

31

Handling static-sensitive devices

31

Installing or replacing hardware

31

Installing external options

31

Opening the computer cover

32

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .

32

Accessing the system board components and

 

drives

34

Installing or replacing a memory module . . .

35

Installing or replacing a PCI card

37

Installing or replacing the card reader . . . .

39

Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state

 

drive

44

Replacing the battery

51

Installing the solid state disk

52

Replacing the hard disk drive

54

Replacing the optical drive

56

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .

59

Replacing the power supply assembly . . .

62

Replacing the microprocessor

67

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