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Important safety information | v |
Service and upgrades | v |
Static electricity prevention | v |
Power cords and power adapters | vi |
Extension cords and related devices | vi |
Plugs and outlets | vii |
External devices | vii |
Heat and product ventilation | vii |
Operating environment | viii |
Modem safety information | viii |
Laser compliance statement | ix |
Power supply statement | ix |
Cleaning and maintenance | ix |
Chapter 1. Product overview | 1 |
Features | 1 |
Specifications | 4 |
Software overview | 5 |
Software provided by Lenovo | 5 |
Adobe Reader | 6 |
Antivirus software | 6 |
Locations | 6 |
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators |
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on the front of your computer | 7 |
Locating connectors on the rear of your |
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computer | 8 |
Locating components | 10 |
Locating parts on the system board . . . . | 11 |
Locating internal drives | 12 |
Machine type and model label | 13 |
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . | 15 |
Frequently asked questions | 15 |
Using the keyboard | 15 |
Using Windows shortcut keys | 15 |
Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . . | 16 |
Using the wheel mouse | 16 |
Adjusting audio | 16 |
About your computer audio | 16 |
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . . | 17 |
Setting the volume from Control Panel . . . | 17 |
Using CDs and DVDs | 17 |
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . . | 17 |
Playing a CD or DVD | 18 |
Recording a CD or DVD | 18 |
Chapter 3. You and your computer . . | 19 |
Accessibility and comfort | 19 |
Arranging your workspace | 19 |
Comfort | 19 |
Glare and lighting | 20 |
Air circulation | 20 |
Electrical outlets and cable lengths | 20 |
Register your computer with Lenovo | 21 |
Moving your computer to another country or |
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region | 21 |
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Replacement power cords | 21 |
Chapter 4. Security | 23 |
Security features | 23 |
Locking the computer cover | 24 |
Installing a padlock | 25 |
Attaching an integrated cable lock | 26 |
Using passwords | 26 |
BIOS passwords | 26 |
Windows passwords | 27 |
Using and understanding firewalls | 27 |
Protecting data against viruses | 27 |
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing |
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hardware | 29 |
Handling | 29 |
Installing or replacing hardware | 29 |
Installing external options | 29 |
Removing the computer cover | 30 |
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . | 30 |
Installing or replacing a PCI card | 31 |
Installing or replacing a memory module . . . | 34 |
Installing or replacing the optical drive . . . | 37 |
Installing or replacing a hard disk drive . . . | 40 |
Installing or replacing a hard disk drive |
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enablement module | 43 |
Replacing the card reader | 45 |
Replacing the battery | 47 |
Replacing the power supply assembly . . . | 48 |
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . | 51 |
Replacing the rear fan assembly | 53 |
Replacing the keyboard or mouse | 54 |
Completing the parts replacement | 55 |
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . | 57 |
Creating and using recovery media | 57 |
Creating recovery media | 57 |
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