Contents
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 | 4 |
Software provided by Lenovo | 4 |
Adobe Reader | 6 |
Antivirus software | 7 |
Locations | 7 |
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 a fingerprint reader | 16 |
Using the wheel mouse | 16 |
Adjusting audio | 17 |
About your computer audio | 17 |
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . . | 17 |
Setting the volume from Control Panel . . . | 17 |
Using CDs and DVDs | 18 |
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . . | 18 |
Playing a CD or DVD | 18 |
Recording a CD or DVD | 19 |
Chapter 3. You and your computer. | . | 21 |
Accessibility and comfort | . | 21 |
Arranging your workspace | . | 21 |
Comfort | . | 21 |
Glare and lighting | . | 22 |
Air circulation | . | 22 |
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . | . | 22 |
Register your computer with Lenovo | . | 23 |
Moving your computer to another country or |
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region | . | 23 |
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Replacement power cords | . | 24 |
Chapter 4. Security | 25 |
Security features | 25 |
Locking the computer cover | 26 |
Attaching an integrated cable lock | 27 |
Using passwords | 27 |
BIOS passwords | 27 |
Windows passwords | 28 |
Configuring the fingerprint reader | 28 |
Using and understanding firewalls | 28 |
Protecting data against viruses | 28 |
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing |
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hardware | 31 |
Handling | 31 |
Installing or replacing hardware | 31 |
Installing external options | 31 |
Removing the computer cover | 32 |
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . | 32 |
Accessing the system board components and |
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drives | 34 |
Installing or replacing a memory module . . . | 35 |
Installing or replacing a PCI card | 37 |
Replacing the battery | 39 |
Replacing the hard disk drive | 40 |
Installing or replacing the optical drive . . . | 42 |
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . | 46 |
Replacing the power supply assembly . . . | 49 |
Replacing the microprocessor | 53 |
Replacing the front audio and USB |
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assembly | 56 |
Replacing the system fan assembly . . . . | 57 |
Replacing the keyboard | 59 |
Replacing the mouse | 59 |
Completing the parts replacement | 60 |
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