Lenovo 2993, 2988 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	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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