Lenovo 8288, 8297, 8326, 8329, 8342, 8380 Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

To change the battery:

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.

3. Locate the battery. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12.

4. Remove the old battery.

5. Install the new battery.

6. Replace the computer cover, and plug in the power cord. See “Replacing the

cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.

Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery

replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after

replacing the battery.

7. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.

8. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See

Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 27.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about

lost or forgotten passwords, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program on

your desktop.

To erase a forgotten password:

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.

3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See

“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12.

4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance

or configure position (pins 2 and 3).

5. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the

cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.

6. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately ten seconds. Turn off the

computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The

computer will turn off.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 24..

24 User Guide

Contents

Main Page Page Page Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. iii Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Page Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. v Conditions that require immediate action General safety guidelines vi Service Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices viii Plugs and outlets Batteries Heat and product ventilation Important safety information ix CD and DVD drive safety Additional safety information x Lithium battery notice Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Modem safety information Important safety information xi Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. Laser compliance statement Power supply statement xii Overview Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. xiii Information resources Page Chapter 1. Installing options Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 1 v Intel Pentium 4 processor with HyperThreading Technology v Features 2 v Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility Chapter 1. Installing options 3 v Microsoft Windows 2000 v Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. 4 Available options Chapter 1. Installing options 5 Tools required Handling static-sensitive devices 6 Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Chapter 1. Installing options 7 2 USB connector 4 Microphone connector Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer 8 LEDs Obtaining device drivers Chapter 1. Installing options 9 Removing the cover 10 Locating components Identifying parts on the system board 12 Installing memory Chapter 1. Installing options 13 Installing adapters 14 6. Install the adapter latch and insert the screw to secure the adapter. Chapter 1. Installing options 15 Installing internal drives 16 Drive specifications The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. Chapter 1. Installing options 17 Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 18 Chapter 1. Installing options 19 Connecting drives 20 Connecting the first optical drive Connecting an additional optical drive, or parallel ATA hard disk drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Chapter 1. Installing options 21 Installing security features Integrated cable lock 22 Padlock Chapter 1. Installing options 23 Password protection Changing the battery 5. Install the new battery. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) 24 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Chapter 1. Installing options 25 Page Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 27 Starting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings Using passwords User Password 28 Administrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup device Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility 29 Selecting a temporary startup device Changing the startup device sequence Advanced settings 30 Exiting from the Setup Utility program Appendix A. Updating system programs Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 31 System programs Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 32 Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 33 Cleaning an optical mouse Cleaning a mouse with a ball 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage 34 Appendix C. Manual modem commands Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 35 Basic AT commands In the following listings, all default settings are printed in bold text . 36 Extended AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands 37 MNP/V.42/V .42bis/V.44 commands 38 Fax Class 1 commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands 39 Fax Class 2 commands Voice commands 40 Appendix C. Manual modem commands 41 Page Appendix D. Notices Lenovo 2006. Portions IBM Corp. 2005. 43 Television output notice 44 Trademarks Index A B C D E R S 46 U V