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