Machine Types 3484, 3485, and
ThinkCentre User Guide
Third Edition September Copyright Lenovo
Important safety information
Contents
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
Chapter 6. Recovery information
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
Index
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
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Service and upgrades
Important safety information
Static electricity prevention
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Extension cords and related devices
Power cords and power adapters
Heat and product ventilation
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Operating environment
Modem safety information
Cleaning and maintenance
Power supply statement
Laser compliance statement
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Chapter 1. Product overview
Features
Microprocessor
Memory
Connectivity
System management features
Power supply
Input/Output I/O features
Security features
Preinstalled software programs
Microsoft Windows 8 operating system
Microsoft Windows 7 operating system
Linux Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP
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Lenovo programs
Specifications
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
Communications Utility
Fingerprint Software
Lenovo Solution Center
Lenovo Settings
Password Manager
Power Manager
View Management Utility
System Update
Locations
Hard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power switch
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations
USB connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector
USB connector USB port
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Connector
Description
Connector
Locating components
Description
Figure 3. Component locations
Figure 4. System board part locations
Locating parts on the system board
Figure 5. Drive bay locations
Locating internal drives
Figure 6. Machine type and model label
Machine type and model label
The following is a sample of the machine type and model label
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Frequently asked questions
Chapter 2. Using your computer
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system
Where are my recovery discs?
Using Windows shortcut keys
Using the keyboard
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
Using a fingerprint reader
Adjusting audio
Using the wheel mouse
Setting the volume from the desktop
Adding the volume icon to the taskbar
Using CDs and DVDs
Setting the volume from Control Panel
2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volume
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Recording a CD or DVD
Playing a CD or DVD
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Chapter 3. You and your computer
Accessibility and comfort
Arranging your workspace
Comfort
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Moving your computer to another country or region
Voltage-selection switch
Registering your computer
For power cord information and part numbers, go to
Replacement power cords
Chapter 4. Security
Security features
Figure 7. Installing a padlock
Locking the computer cover
BIOS passwords
Using passwords
Attaching an integrated cable lock
Figure 8. Integrated cable lock
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Windows passwords
Using and understanding firewalls
Protecting data against viruses
Chapter 4. Security
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Installing or replacing hardware
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware
Installing external options
Handling static-sensitive devices
Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
What to do next
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Figure 12. Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch
as shown to
What to do next
Installing or replacing a memory module
Figure 14. Installing a PCI card
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Figure 15. Removing a memory module
Figure 16. Opening the retaining clips
What to do next
Replacing the battery
Figure 17. Installing a memory module
Figure 18. Removing the old battery
Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Figure 19. Installing a new battery
What to do next
Figure 20. Removing the primary hard disk drive
Figure 21. Installing the hard disk drive
Replacing the optical drive
Figure 22. Connecting a SATA hard disk drive
What to do next
Figure 23. Removing the optical drive
Figure 25. Connecting the optical drive
Figure 24. Installing the optical drive
What to do next
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Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away
Replacing the power supply assembly
What to do next
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Figure 26. Removing the screws for the power supply assembly
Figure 27. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
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Replacing the microprocessor
What to do next
Figure 28. Accessing the microprocessor
to access the microprocessor
5. Lift the small handle
and open the retainer
13. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board
What to do next
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Figure 31. Removing the front audio and USB assembly
What to do next
Replacing the WiFi units
Removing the WiFi adapter card
Removing the WiFi card module
Installing the WiFi units
Figure 36. Installing the WiFi card module
Figure 38. Installing the WiFi adapter card
Figure 37. Installing the WiFi antenna cables
What to do next
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Installing the rear WiFi antenna
Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna
Removing the rear WiFi antenna
What to do next
What to do next
Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna
Installing the front WiFi antenna
Figure 41. Peeling off the paper that protects the stickers
Figure 42. Installing the front WiFi antenna
What to do next
What to do next
Removing the front WiFi antenna
Replacing the keyboard or mouse
What to do next
Completing the parts replacement
Figure 44. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse
Figure 45. Reinstalling the computer cover
Obtaining device drivers
Creating and using recovery media
Chapter 6. Recovery information
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Creating recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Using recovery media
Performing a backup operation
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Performing a recovery operation
Creating a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Using a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling device drivers
Reinstalling software programs
Solving recovery problems
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Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system
Refreshing your computer
Advanced startup options
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Starting the Setup Utility program
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Using passwords
Power-On Password
Password considerations
Administrator Password
Hard Disk Password
Enabling or disabling a device
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS
USB Setup
SATA Controller
Selecting a startup device
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Selecting a temporary startup device
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Exiting the Setup Utility program
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Chapter 8. Updating system programs
Using system programs
Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc
2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path
Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Keeping your computer current
Chapter 9. Preventing problems
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Updating your operating system
Basics
Using System Update
Cleaning and maintenance
“Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on page
Cleaning a flat-panel monitor surface
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Keyboard
Moving your computer
Good maintenance practices
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
5. Disconnect communication cables, such as modem or network cables, from the outlets first, and then disconnect the other ends from the computer
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Basic troubleshooting
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting procedure
No audio in Windows
Audio problems
No audio in DOS applications or games
CD problems
Sound comes from one external speaker only
Black screen instead of DVD video
DVD problems
A CD or DVD does not work
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
DVD movie will not play
Playback is very slow or choppy
Invalid disc or no disc found message
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Intermittent problems
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound
The mouse or pointing device does not work
The wireless keyboard does not work
The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
The fingerprint reader does not work
Wrong characters appear on the screen
Monitor problems
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The image appears to be flickering
The image is discolored
Ethernet problems
Networking problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
2. Click Hardware and Sound
The adapter stops working for no apparent reason
A wireless LAN problem
The Wake on LAN feature is not working
A wireless WAN problem
Option problems
Bluetooth problem
An option that was just installed does not work
3. Click Disk Cleanup
Performance and lockup problems
An option that previously worked does not work now
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files
2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off
6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button
Excessive number of fragmented files
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Printer problems
Serial port problems
Software does not work as expected
Software problems
When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order
Diagnostic programs
USB problems
Lenovo Solution Center
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Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc
Creating a diagnostic disc
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
PC-Doctor for DOS
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Note For additional help, press the F1 key
Safety and Warranty
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service
Information resources
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
Help and service
Calling for service
Lenovo Support Web site
Purchasing additional services
Using other services
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Appendix A. Notices
Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One
Trademarks
Export classification notice
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Television output notice
Electronic emissions notices
Deutschland
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis
Additional regulatory information
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Korea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement
Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan
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Recycling information
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Important WEEE information
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Ukraine RoHS
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS
China RoHS Turkish RoHS
RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules
India RoHS
Index
passwords
Power-On Password
features
workspace, Rescue and Recovery
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