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ThinkCentre M73

User Guide

Machine Types: 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, and 10B7

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Lenovo manual ThinkCentre M73 User Guide

Contents

ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Recovery information Appendix A. Notices 123 Iv ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters External devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety information Cleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Product overview Features Connectivity System management features Power supply Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Preinstalled software programs Linux Preinstalled operating system Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system SpecificationsLenovo programs Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Communications Utility An introduction to Lenovo programsFingerprint Software Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo SettingsPassword Manager Power Manager Locations System UpdateView Management Utility 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 Drive bay locations Locating internal drives Machine type and model label Machine type and model label ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerWhere can I find help about the Windows operating system? Navigating on Windows Using your computer Click Settings Click Control Panel Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardUsing a fingerprint reader Adjusting audio Using the wheel mouseSetting the volume from the desktop Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Using CDs and DVDs Setting the volume from Control PanelSound section, click Adjust system volume Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar Playing a CD or DVD Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaRecording a CD or DVD Using your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace Comfort Air circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Registering your computer Voltage-selection switchMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords Security Security features Locking the computer cover Installing a padlock Bios passwords Using passwordsAttaching a Kensington-style cable lock Configuring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses Security ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the front bezel What to do next Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Accessing the system board components and drives Lowering the drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory module Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Installing or replacing a PCI Express card Removing a PCI Express card Installing a PCI Express card Replacing the battery Replacing the hard disk drive Removing the old battery Pivoting the drive bay assembly Replacing the solid-state drive Connecting a Sata hard disk drive Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter Removing the solid-state drive bracket Installing the solid-state drive into the bracket Installing or replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive screws Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing the optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink fan duct Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Removing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the system fan assembly Removing the system fan assembly Installing the system fan assembly Replacing the WiFi units Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Removing the WiFi adapter card Removing the WiFi adapter card Removing the WiFi card module Removing the screws that secure the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units Installing the WiFi card module Installing the rear WiFi antenna Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antenna Removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antenna Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antenna Removing the front WiFi antenna Replacing the keyboard Removing the front WiFi antenna Replacing the mouse Keyboard connectors Reinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacement Obtaining device drivers Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems Using the advanced startup options Resetting your computer to the factory default settingsRefreshing your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Power-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk Password Enabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Selecting a startup device Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Disabled ICE performance modeICE thermal alert Exiting from the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path Keeping your computer current Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating system Basics Using System Update Computer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouse Cleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostics101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure No audio in Windows Audio problems Sound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD or DVD does not work DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found message Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Mouse or pointing device does not work Wireless keyboard does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not work Wrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problems Image appears to be flickering Networking problemsImage is discolored Your computer cannot connect to the network Ethernet problemsClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Wake on LAN feature is not working Wireless LAN problemAdapter stops working for no apparent reason Wireless WAN problem Option problemsBluetooth problem An option that was just installed does not work Click Disk Cleanup Performance and lockup problemsInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start Computer Click Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system files Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or offPrograms and Features area, click the Clean up button Excessive number of fragmented files Serial port problems Printer problemsInsufficient memory Software does not work as expected Software problems Lenovo Solution Center USB problems Getting information, help, and service Using the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web site Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 123 Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationTelevision output notice Electronic emissions notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Important Weee information Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationRecycling information for Japan 129 Recycling information for Brazil Appendix C. Weee and recycling information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS European Union RoHS133 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS 135 Appendix E. China Energy Label ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 137 Appendix F. Energy Star model information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 139 Index Solid-state drive System fan assembly Rescue and Recovery 141 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide