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Lenovo manual ThinkCentre M73 User Guide

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ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Recovery information Appendix A. Notices 123 Iv ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features ConnectivitySecurity features Input/Output I/O featuresPower supply Preinstalled software programsPreinstalled operating system LinuxSpecifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Program Icon nameAn introduction to Lenovo programs Communications UtilityFingerprint Software Password Manager Lenovo SettingsLenovo Solution Center Power ManagerSystem Update LocationsView Management Utility Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector DescriptionThat use a DisplayPort connector Locating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board System board part locationsLocating internal drives Drive bay locationsMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre M73 User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsWhere can I find help about the Windows operating system? Navigating on Windows Using your computer Click Settings Click Control Panel Using the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing a fingerprint reader Setting the volume from the desktop Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio Adding the volume icon to the taskbarSound section, click Adjust system volume Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbarHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Arranging your workspace Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords Security features SecurityInstalling a padlock Locking the computer coverUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching a Kensington-style cable lock Using and understanding firewalls Windows passwordsConfiguring the fingerprint reader Protecting data against virusesSecurity ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverWhat to do next Removing the front bezelAccessing the system board components and drives Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardInstalling or replacing a memory module Lowering the drive bay assemblyRemoving a memory module Installing or replacing a PCI Express card Installing a memory moduleRemoving a PCI Express card Replacing the battery Installing a PCI Express cardRemoving the old battery Replacing the hard disk drivePivoting the drive bay assembly Connecting a Sata hard disk drive Replacing the solid-state driveReplacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converterInstalling 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 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the optical driveRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the power supply assembly Installing the heat sink fan ductRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Installing the microprocessorReplacing the system fan assembly Removing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the system fan assembly Replacing the WiFi units Installing the system fan assemblyRemoving the WiFi adapter card Disconnecting the Bluetooth cableRemoving the WiFi card module Removing the WiFi adapter cardInstalling the WiFi units Removing the screws that secure the WiFi card moduleInstalling the WiFi card module Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaRemoving the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling or removing the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaRemoving the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaRemoving the front WiFi antenna Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Reinstalling the computer coverObtaining device drivers Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsCreating recovery media Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Resetting your computer to the factory default settings Using the advanced startup optionsRefreshing your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Administrator Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Hard Disk PasswordErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceICE performance mode DisabledICE thermal alert Exiting from the Setup Utility program Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureClick Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path Getting the latest device drivers for your computer Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Updating your operating systemUsing System Update BasicsKeyboard Cleaning your computerComputer Optical mouseGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting101 Troubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video Playback is very slow or choppy DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Wireless keyboard does not workMouse or pointing device does not work Fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenNetworking problems Image appears to be flickeringImage is discolored Ethernet problems Your computer cannot connect to the networkClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Wireless LAN problem Wake on LAN feature is not workingAdapter stops working for no apparent reason Bluetooth problem Option problemsWireless WAN problem An option that was just installed does not workInsufficient free hard disk drive space Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Click Start ComputerPrograms and Features area, click the Clean up button Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or offClick Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system files Excessive number of fragmented filesPrinter problems Serial port problemsInsufficient memory Software problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Lenovo Solution CenterGetting information, help, and service Calling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix A. Notices 123Trademarks Television output notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Recycling information for Japan Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationImportant Weee information 129Recycling information for Brazil Appendix C. Weee and recycling information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide European Union RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS133 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS Appendix E. China Energy Label 135ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix F. Energy Star model information 137ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Index 139Solid-state drive System fan assembly Rescue and Recovery 141 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide