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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
FAQ
Replacement power cords
Maintenance
Wireless LAN problem
Solving recovery problems
Removing the rear I/O assembly
Adjusting the frame stand
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Contents
ThinkCentre User Guide
Second Edition July Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Recovery information
Appendix A. Notices 119
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Important safety information
Service and upgrades
Static electricity prevention
Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Heat and product ventilation
Modem safety information
Operating environment
Power supply statement
Cleaning and maintenance
Laser compliance statement
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Features
Product overview
System management features
Connectivity
Input/Output I/O features
Power supply
Security features
Preinstalled software programs
Specifications
Dimensions
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Password Manager
Power Manager
Recovery Media
Rescue and Recovery
Front connector, control, and indicator locations
Locations
Using your computer in monitor mode
Icon Control Description
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Rear connector locations
Connector Description
Locating components
Component locations for models with the 20-inch display
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Component locations for models with the 23-inch display
Locating parts on the system board
System board part locations
Product overview
Adjusting the frame stand
Adjusting the frame stand
Machine type and model label
Machine type and model label
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Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system
Where can I find help about the Windows operating system?
Using the keyboard
Using Windows shortcut keys
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
Using a fingerprint reader
Using the wheel mouse
Adjusting audio
Setting the volume from the desktop
About your computer audio
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Using CDs and DVDs
Sound topic, click Adjust system volume
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature
Playing a CD or DVD
Recording a CD or DVD
Using the single-touch feature
Using the multi-touch feature
Operating system edition Supported touch feature
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Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Arranging your workspace
Comfort
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Voltage-selection switch
Register your computer
Moving your computer to another country or region
Replacement power cords
Security features
Security
Using passwords
Bios passwords
Attaching an integrated cable lock
Windows passwords
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
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Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Handling static-sensitive devices
Removing and reinstalling the frame stand
Installing the monitor stand
What to do next
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing the monitor stand
Removing the computer cover
Removing the monitor stand lock
Removing and reinstalling the frame foot
Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the handle bar
Removing the frame foot
Removing and reinstalling the rear I/O assembly
Removing the handle bar
Installing or replacing a memory module
Removing the rear I/O assembly
Replacing the hard disk drive
Removing the memory module
Removing the hard disk drive 20-inch display
Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket
Installing the hard disk drive 23-inch display
Replacing the optical drive
Replacing the converter board
Removing the optical drive
Replacing the heat sink
Removing the converter board
Removing the heat sink
Replacing the microprocessor
Accessing the microprocessor
Installing the microprocessor
Replacing the internal speakers
Removing the internal speakers
Replacing the thermal sensor
Removing the Vesa mount bracket
Removing the thermal sensor
Installing the thermal sensor
Replacing the integrated camera
Replacing the WI-FI card
Removing the integrated camera
Removing the cables from the WI-FI card
Removing the WI-FI card
Replacing the ambient light sensor
Replacing the Bluetooth module
Removing the ambient light sensor
Removing the Bluetooth module
Replacing the card reader
Replacing the ExpressCard
Removing the card reader
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly for GPU
Removing the ExpressCard
Removing the heat sink and fan assembly for GPU
Replacing the rear PS/2 connectors and serial port assembly
Removing the rear PS/2 connectors and serial port assembly
Replacing the mouse
Mouse connectors
Installing or replacing hardware
Keyboard connectors
Replacing the keyboard
Completing the parts replacement
Installing the keyboard batteries
Installing the computer cover
Obtaining device drivers
Recovery information
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Reinstalling software programs
Reinstalling device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system
Refreshing your computer
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Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Password considerations
Power-On Password
Administrator Password
Hard Disk Password
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos
Enabling or disabling a device
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Selecting a startup device
Selecting a temporary startup device
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
ICE performance mode
Disabled
ICE thermal alert
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Using system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from a disc
Updating system programs
Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Click Downloads and drivers
Preventing problems
Keeping your computer current
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Updating your operating system
Using System Update
Basics
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Keyboard
Optical mouse
Good maintenance practices
Cleaning a liquid crystal display LCD surface
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
Moving your computer
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Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Basic troubleshooting
Troubleshooting procedure
Troubleshooting
Audio problems
No audio in Windows
CD problems
Sound comes from one external speaker only
No audio in DOS applications or games
DVD problems
CD or DVD does not work
Black screen instead of DVD video
DVD movie will not play
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
Playback is very slow or choppy
Invalid disc or no disc found message
Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
Wireless keyboard does not work
Mouse or pointing device does not work
Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
Fingerprint reader does not work
Monitor problems
Wrong characters appear on the screen
Image appears to be flickering
Networking problems
Image is discolored
Ethernet problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Adapter stops working for no apparent reason
Wireless LAN problem
Wireless WAN problem
Wake on LAN feature is not working
Option problems
Bluetooth problems
An option that was just installed does not work
An option that previously worked does not work now
Performance and lockup problems
Click Disk Cleanup
Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or off
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
Printer problems
Excessive number of fragmented files
Insufficient memory
Serial port problems
Software problems
Software does not work as expected
USB problems
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Getting information, help, and service
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic program
Calling for service
Lenovo Support Web site
Using other services
Purchasing additional services
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Appendix A. Notices
119
Trademarks
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
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Additional regulatory information
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Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
Important Weee Information
Recycling information
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Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
129
India RoHS
Appendix E. Energy Star model information
131
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Index
133
Power-On Password
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