ThinkStation User Guide
Machine Types 3688, 3690, 3691, 3693,
First Edition June Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Recovery information
Appendix A. Notices 117
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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
Security features
Input/Output I/O features
Power supply
Preinstalled software programs
Preinstalled operating system
Linux Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP
Specifications
Software overview
Software provided by Lenovo
Lenovo Welcome
Product Recovery
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Fingerprint Software
Adobe Reader Antivirus software
Locations
Front connector, control, and indicator locations
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Connector Description
That use a DisplayPort connector
Locating components
Component locations
Locating parts on the system board
System board part locations
Product overview
Locating internal drives
Drive bay locations
Machine type and model label
Machine type and model label
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Using the keyboard
Using your computer
Frequently asked questions
Using Windows shortcut keys
Using the wheel mouse
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
Using a fingerprint reader
Adjusting audio
Using CDs and DVDs
Setting the volume from the desktop
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Adding the volume icon to the taskbar
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Playing a CD or DVD
Recording a CD or DVD
Using your computer
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Arranging your workspace
Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Comfort
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Voltage-selection switch
Registering 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
Using and understanding firewalls
Windows passwords
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Protecting data against viruses
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Installing external options
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Handling static-sensitive devices
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Opening the computer cover
Removing the front bezel
Accessing the system board components and drives
What to do next
Installing or replacing a memory module
Removing a memory module
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Installing a memory module
Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package
Installing or replacing the card reader
Installing the card reader
Installing the card reader
Installing the screw that secures the card reader
Replacing the card reader
Removing the screw that secures the card reader
Installing the card reader
Replacing the battery
Installing the solid state drive
Removing the old battery
Installing the solid state drive into the adapter
Replacing the hard disk drive
Removing the hard disk drive
Removing the hard disk drive from the bracket
Installing the hard disk drive
Replacing the optical drive
Pivoting the optical drive bay
Removing the old optical drive
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Installing a new optical drive
Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly
Removing the heat sink fan duct
Replacing the power supply assembly
Installing the heat sink fan duct
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Removing the heat sink fan duct
Power connectors on the system board
Installing the power supply assembly
Replacing the microprocessor
Accessing the microprocessor
Installing the microprocessor
Replacing the cover presence switch
Removing the cover presence switch
Installing the new cover presence switch
Replacing the internal speaker
Removing the internal speaker
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Installing the new internal speaker
Removing the front audio and USB assembly
Replacing the system fan
Removing the system fan
Installing the system fan
Replacing the keyboard or mouse
Completing the parts replacement
Obtaining device drivers
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Recovery information
Creating and using recovery media
Creating recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Performing a backup operation
Performing a recovery operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
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
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Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Administrator Password
Password considerations
Power-On Password
Hard Disk Password
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos
Enabling or disabling a device
Selecting a temporary startup device
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Selecting a startup device
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
ICE performance mode
Disabled
ICE thermal alert
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Select Devices ATA Drive Setup
Configuring RAID
Creating RAID volumes
RAID Level
Deleting RAID volumes
Resetting disks to non-RAID
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 Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Preventing problems
Keeping your computer current
Updating your operating system
Using System Update
Basics
Keyboard
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Optical mouse
Good maintenance practices
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
Moving your computer
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
Playback is very slow or choppy
DVD movie will not play
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
Invalid disc or no disc found message
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Mouse or pointing device does not work
Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
Monitor problems
Wireless keyboard does not work
Fingerprint reader does not work
Wrong characters appear on the screen
Image appears to be flickering
Image is discolored
Networking problems
Ethernet problems
Your computer cannot connect to the network
Wake on LAN feature is not working
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Adapter stops working for no apparent reason
Bluetooth problems
Wireless LAN problem
Wireless WAN problem
Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone
Option problems
An option that was just installed does not work
An option that previously worked does not work now
Performance and lockup problems
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
Excessive number of fragmented files
Insufficient memory
Printer problems
Serial port problems
Click Defragment Now, then click Continue
Software problems
Software does not work as expected
USB problems
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Getting information, help, and service
Calling for service
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic program
Lenovo Support Web site
Using other services
Purchasing additional services
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Appendix A. Notices
117
Trademarks
Electronic emissions notices
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
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Additional regulatory information
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Recycling information
Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC
123
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Recycling information for Brazil
Battery recycling information for the European Union
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Appendix D. Energy Star model information
127
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Appendix E. Ek Bilgiler
129
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Appendix F. Servis istasyonlari
Garanti Hizmetinin Alınabileceği Merkezler
131
Antalya
Erzİncan
Iğdir
İzmİr
Muğla
Şanliurfa
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Index
139
Administrator Considerations
141
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