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Lenovo 3496, 3493DFU manual

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ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition September Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices 115 Index Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features ConnectivityInput/Output I/O features Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSpecifications WeightAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system An introduction to Lenovo programsCommunications Utility Lenovo Settings Lenovo Solution CenterPassword Manager Power ManagerRescue and Recovery System UpdateLocations SimpleTapFront connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector DescriptionLocating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board System board part locationsLocating internal drives Drive bay locationsMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelUsing your computer Frequently asked questionsAccessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system Where can I find help about the Windows operating system?Using the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop Adding the volume icon to the taskbarSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDsSound section, click Adjust system volume Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaPlaying a CD or DVD Recording a CD or DVDThinkCentre User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords Security features SecurityInstalling a padlock Locking the computer coverUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Windows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesSecurity ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverWhat to do next Removing the front bezelAccessing the system board components and drives Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardInstalling or replacing a PCI card Lowering the drive bay assemblyRemoving a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Removing a memory moduleReplacing the battery Opening the retaining clipsInstall a new battery Pivoting the drive bay assembly Replacing the hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the optical driveSlide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing a new optical drive Replacing the power supply assembly Installing the optical driveThinkCentre User Guide Removing the heat sink fan duct Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan ductRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor What to do nextAccessing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Replacing the system fan assembly Removing the system fan assemblyReplacing the front audio and USB assembly Installing the system fan assemblyReplacing the WiFi units Removing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the WiFi adapter card Removing the WiFi card moduleRemoving the WiFi antenna cables Installing the WiFi units Removing the WiFi card moduleInstalling the WiFi card module Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaRemoving the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling or removing the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaRemoving the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaRemoving the front WiFi antenna Replacing the keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Reinstalling the computer coverObtaining device drivers Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system Refreshing your computerThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Password considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Enabling or disabling a deviceEnabling ErP compliance mode Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureClick Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path Preventing problems Keeping your computer currentGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemUsing System Update BasicsCleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Preventing problems ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Wireless keyboard does not work Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenImage appears to be flickering Image is discoloredNetworking problems Ethernet problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundWireless LAN problem Wake on LAN feature is not workingAdapter stops working for no apparent reason Option problems Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problem An option that was just installed does not workPerformance and lockup problems Click Disk CleanupAn option that previously worked does not work now Insufficient free hard disk drive spaceExcessive number of fragmented files Insufficient memoryPrinter problems Serial port problemsSoftware problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center Creating a diagnostic disc Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices 115Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important Weee informationRecycling information 121Battery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilBattery recycling information for the European Union ThinkCentre User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS125 India RoHS Index 127PCI card 129 ThinkCentre User Guide