ThinkCentre Edge User Guide
Third Edition September Copyright Lenovo
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
Contents
Important safety information
Chapter 2. Using your computer
diagnostics
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
Index
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
Appendix F. İthalatçı - İmalatçı / Üretici Firma Bilgileri ve Diğer
Bilgiler
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Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Important safety information
Service and upgrades
Static electricity prevention
Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Heat and product ventilation
Operating environment
Modem safety information
DANGER
Power supply statement
Cleaning and maintenance
Laser compliance statement
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Memory
Features
Chapter 1. Product overview
Microprocessor
Connectivity
System management features
Input/Output I/O features
Power supply
Security features
Preinstalled software programs
Preinstalled operating system
Lenovo programs
Specifications
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
Fingerprint Software
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Communications Utility
Power Manager
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
Password Manager
System Update
Locations
View Management Utility
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations
Connector
Description
Description
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
Connector
Machine type and model label
Adjusting the computer stand
Figure 4. Machine type and model label
The following is a sample of the machine type and model label
Where are my recovery discs?
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system
Using a fingerprint reader
Using the keyboard
Using Windows shortcut keys
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
Adding the volume icon to the taskbar
Using the wheel mouse
Adjusting audio
Setting the volume from the desktop
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Using CDs and DVDs
2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volume
Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature
Playing a CD or DVD
Recording a CD or DVD
Operating system edition
Using the single-touch feature
Using the multi-touch feature
Supported touch feature
Comfort
Accessibility and comfort
Chapter 3. You and your computer
Arranging your workspace
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Voltage-selection switch
Register your computer with Lenovo
Moving your computer to another country or region
For power cord information and part numbers, go to
Replacement power cords
Chapter 4. Security
Security features
Figure 5. Integrated cable lock
Using passwords
BIOS passwords
Attaching an integrated cable lock
Chapter 4. Security
Windows passwords
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
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Removing and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Figure 7. Reinstalling the system stand hinge cover
Figure 6. Removing the system stand hinge cover
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Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware
Removing and reinstalling the system stand
Figure 10. Reinstalling the system stand
Figure 9. Removing the system stand
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Figure 11. Removing the rubber piece from each foot stand
Removing and reinstalling the foot stands
8. Reinstall the rubber piece on each foot stand
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse
Replacing the wireless keyboard
Replacing the wireless mouse
The green LED indicates that the mouse is ready for use
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Obtaining device drivers
Chapter 6. Recovery information
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating and using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
3. 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
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Reinstalling software programs
Reinstalling device drivers
Solving recovery problems
Advanced startup options
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Refreshing your computer
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Password considerations
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Enabling or disabling a device
Power-On Password
Administrator Password
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Selecting a startup device
Selecting a temporary startup device
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Using system programs
Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc
Chapter 8. Updating system programs
b. Click Downloads and drivers
Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Using System Update
Keeping your computer current
“Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on page
Cleaning your computer
Basics
Cleaning and maintenance
Display screen
Computer
Keyboard
Optical mouse
Moving your computer
Good maintenance practices
Cleaning a liquid crystal display LCD surface
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
4. Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets
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Basic troubleshooting
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Troubleshooting procedure
Troubleshooting
Audio problems
No audio in Windows
No audio in DOS applications or games
Sound comes from one external speaker only
A CD or DVD does not work
CD problems
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
DVD problems
Black screen instead of DVD video
DVD movie will not play
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Invalid disc or no disc found message
1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
The mouse or pointing device does not work
The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
The fingerprint reader does not work
Monitor problems
The wireless keyboard does not work
Wrong characters appear on the screen
The image appears to be flickering
The image is discolored
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1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
The adapter stops working for no apparent reason
A wireless LAN problem
The Wake on LAN feature is not working
2. Click Hardware and Sound
An option that was just installed does not work
Option problems
A wireless WAN problem
Bluetooth problem
1. Click Start Computer
Performance and lockup problems
An option that previously worked does not work now
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button
3. Click Disk Cleanup
2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off
3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files
5. Click Optimize
Printer problems
Serial port problems
Software problems
USB problems
When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order
Software does not work as expected
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Lenovo Solution Center
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service
Safety and Warranty
Information resources
Lenovo Support Web site
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
Calling for service
Purchasing additional services
Using other services
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Appendix A. Notices
Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Trademarks
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Deutschland
German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Additional regulatory information
Japanese VCCI Class B statement
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Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Important WEEE information
Recycling information
Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Recycling information for Brazil
Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
Ukraine RoHS
RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules
India RoHS
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
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4. Aygıta ilişkin bakım, onarım ya da temizliğe ilişkin bilgiler
1. İmalatçı ya da ithalatçı firmaya ilişkin bilgiler
2. Bakım, onarım ve kullanımda uyulması gereken kurallar
3. Taşıma ve nakliye sırasında dikkat edilecek hususlar
12. Servis istasyonlarına ilişkin bilgiler
9. Bağlantı ve montaja ilişkin bilgiler
BURSA Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic
Garanti Hizmetinin Alınabileceği Merkezler
ANKARA Bdh Bilişim Destek Hiz. San. Ve Tic. A.Ş
Destek Bilgisayar Ve İletişim Hiz. Tic. A.Ş
D Yedi Yirmidört Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret A.S
DİYARBAKIR
İSTANBUL Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic.Aş
Bilgi Birikim Sistemleri Elktr. ve Bilg
SAMSUN Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic.A.Ş
İZMİR Adapa Bilgi Sistemleri Tur.San. Ve Tic.A.Ş
Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri San.Ve Tic. A.Ş
MALATYA Bdh Bilişim Destek Hizmetleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş
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ŞANLIURFA
Index
removing the system stand hinge cover
Power-On Password
passwords, using
recovering