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Contents
Important safety information . . . . . .v
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace . .1
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer . .3
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Appendix A. Manual modem commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Important safety information
Note Please read important safety information first.
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Conditions that require immediate action
General safety guidelines
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Service and upgrades
Danger
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
Static electricity prevention
Power cords and power adapters
Voltage-selection switch
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Extension cords and related devices
Important safety information ix
Plugs and outlets
External devices
Batteries
Heat and product ventilation
x
v Do not use non-desktop air filtration devices.
Operating environment
Important safety information xi
Electrical current safety information
Lithium battery notice
Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
xii
Modem safety information
Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord.
Laser compliance statement
Important safety information xiii
Power supply statement
Products with television tuner options installed
Note to CATV system installer
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Figure 1. Proper grounding for the cable
Example of antenna grounding
7 Electronic service equipment 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21
Data safety
Cleaning and maintenance
Using headphones or earphones
Additional safety information
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Introduction
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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace
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Comfort
Viewing Distance Lower Back Support Seat Height
Glare and lighting
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Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
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Connecting your computer
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Note: Your computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor.
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all connectors that are shown.
10. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets.
Windows
Turning on power
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Finishing the software installation
Completing important tasks
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer 9
Updating your operating system
Installing other operating systems
Updating your antivirus software
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Chapter 3. Installing options
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v Intel Pentium 4 processor with HyperThreading Technology
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Features
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Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility
Chapter 3. Installing options 13
v Microsoft Windows 2000 v
Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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Available options
Chapter 3. Installing options 15
Tools required
Handling static-sensitive devices
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Installing external options
Locating the connectors on the front of your computer
Chapter 3. Installing options 17
2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer
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LEDs
10 Ethernet connector 2 Voltage selection switch (some models)
Obtaining device drivers
Chapter 3. Installing options 19
Removing the cover
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Locating components
Identifying parts on the system board
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Chapter 3. Installing options 23
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Installing memory
Chapter 3. Installing options 25
Installing adapters
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5. Pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapters.
Chapter 3. Installing options 27
Installing internal drives
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Drive specifications
The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays.
Chapter 3. Installing options 29
Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2
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Connecting drives
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Connecting the first optical drive
Connecting an additional optical drive, or parallel ATA hard disk drive
Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive
Chapter 3. Installing options 33
Installing security features
Integrated cable lock
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Padlock
Chapter 3. Installing options 35
Password protection
Changing the battery
5. Install the new battery.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
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Replacing the cover and connecting the cables
Chapter 3. Installing options 37
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Chapter 4. Recovering software
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Creating and using the Product Recovery disc
Performing backup and recovery operations
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Chapter 4. Recovering software 41
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Creating and using rescue media
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Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette
Chapter 4. Recovering software 43
Recovering or installing device drivers
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Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence
Chapter 4. Recovering software 45
Solving recovery problems
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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility
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Starting the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Using passwords
User Password
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Administrator Password
Setting, changing, and deleting a password
Using Security Profile by Device
Selecting a startup device
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Selecting a temporary startup device
Changing the startup device sequence
Advanced settings
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Exiting from the Setup Utility program
Chapter 6. Updating system programs
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Using system programs
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette
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Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Basic troubleshooting
The computer does not start when you press the power button.
Symptom Action The Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard does not work.
Diagnostic programs
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PC-Doctor for Windows
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PC-Doctor for DOS
Creating a diagnostic CD image
Creating diagnostic diskettes
Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
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PC-Doctor for Windows PE
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Cleaning the mouse
Optical mouse
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Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service
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Information resources
Online Books folder
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
Access Help
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Safety and warranty
www.lenovo.com
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
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Calling for service
Using other services
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Purchasing additional services
Appendix A. Manual modem commands
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Basic AT commands
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Extended AT commands
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MNP/V.42/V .42bis/V.44 commands
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Fax Class 1 commands
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Fax Class 2 commands
Voice commands
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Appendix B. Notices
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Television output notice
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Trademarks
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