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ThinkCentre M73 User Guide
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
FAQ
Password
Wireless LAN problem
Maintenance
Solving recovery problems
Accessibility and comfort
Connector Description
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Contents
ThinkCentre M73 User Guide
Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo
Contents
Recovery information
Appendix A. Notices 123
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Service and upgrades
Important safety information
Static electricity prevention
Power cords and power adapters
Extension cords and related devices
External devices
Plugs and outlets
Heat and product ventilation
Modem safety information
Operating environment
Cleaning and maintenance
Power supply statement
Laser compliance statement
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Features
Product overview
System management features
Connectivity
Security features
Input/Output I/O features
Power supply
Preinstalled software programs
Preinstalled operating system
Linux
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
Specifications
Lenovo programs
Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel
Program Icon name
Communications Utility
An introduction to Lenovo programs
Fingerprint Software
Password Manager
Lenovo Settings
Lenovo Solution Center
Power Manager
Locations
System Update
View Management Utility
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Connector Description
That use a DisplayPort connector
Locating components
Component locations
Locating parts on the system board
System board part locations
Locating internal drives
Drive bay locations
Machine type and model label
Machine type and model label
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Frequently asked questions
Using your computer
Where 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 keyboard
Using a fingerprint reader
Setting the volume from the desktop
Using the wheel mouse
Adjusting audio
Adding the volume icon to the taskbar
Sound section, click Adjust system volume
Setting the volume from Control Panel
Using CDs and DVDs
Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar
Playing a CD or DVD
Handling and storing CD and DVD media
Recording a CD or DVD
Using your computer
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Arranging your workspace
Accessibility and comfort
You and your computer
Comfort
Air circulation
Glare and lighting
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Registering your computer
Voltage-selection switch
Moving your computer to another country or region
Replacement power cords
Security features
Security
Installing a padlock
Locking the computer cover
Bios passwords
Using passwords
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
Using and understanding firewalls
Windows passwords
Configuring the fingerprint reader
Protecting data against viruses
Security
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Installing external options
Installing or replacing hardware
Installing or replacing hardware
Handling static-sensitive devices
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Removing the computer cover
What to do next
Removing the front bezel
Accessing the system board components and drives
Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
Installing or replacing a memory module
Lowering the drive bay assembly
Removing a memory module
Installing or replacing a PCI Express card
Installing a memory module
Removing a PCI Express card
Replacing the battery
Installing a PCI Express card
Removing the old battery
Replacing the hard disk drive
Pivoting the drive bay assembly
Connecting a Sata hard disk drive
Replacing the solid-state drive
Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay
Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter
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
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Installing the optical drive
Removing the heat sink fan duct
Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
Replacing the power supply assembly
Installing the heat sink fan duct
Removing 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 microprocessor
Replacing the system fan assembly
Removing the front audio and USB assembly
Removing the system fan assembly
Replacing the WiFi units
Installing the system fan assembly
Removing the WiFi adapter card
Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable
Removing the WiFi card module
Removing the WiFi adapter card
Installing the WiFi units
Removing the screws that secure the WiFi card module
Installing the WiFi card module
Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna
Installing the rear WiFi antenna
Removing the rear WiFi antenna
Installing the rear WiFi antenna
Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna
Installing the front WiFi antenna
Removing the front WiFi antenna
Installing the front WiFi antenna
Removing the front WiFi antenna
Replacing the keyboard
Keyboard connectors
Replacing the mouse
Completing the parts replacement
Reinstalling the computer cover
Obtaining device drivers
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
Recovery information
Creating and using recovery media
Using recovery media
Performing backup and recovery operations
Creating recovery media
Performing a backup operation
Performing a recovery operation
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
Click the Restore your system from a backup icon
Using a rescue medium
Creating and using a rescue medium
Creating a rescue medium
Reinstalling preinstalled applications
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers
Reinstalling device drivers
Reinstalling software programs
Solving recovery problems
Using the advanced startup options
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
Refreshing your computer
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Starting the Setup Utility program
Using the Setup Utility program
Viewing and changing settings
Administrator Password
Password considerations
Power-On Password
Hard Disk Password
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos
Enabling or disabling a device
Selecting a temporary startup device
Enabling ErP compliance mode
Selecting a startup device
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Disabled
ICE performance mode
ICE thermal alert
Exiting from the Setup Utility program
Updating flashing the Bios from a disc
Using system programs
Updating system programs
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system
Click Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
Preventing problems
Keeping your computer current
Updating your operating system
Using System Update
Basics
Keyboard
Cleaning your computer
Computer
Optical mouse
Cleaning a glass-screen surface
Good maintenance practices
Moving your computer
Basic troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Troubleshooting procedure
Troubleshooting
Audio problems
No audio in Windows
Sound comes from one external speaker only
CD problems
No audio in DOS applications or games
CD or DVD does not work
DVD problems
Black screen instead of DVD video
Playback is very slow or choppy
DVD movie will not play
No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie
Invalid disc or no disc found message
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Intermittent problems
All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
Wireless keyboard does not work
Mouse or pointing device does not work
Fingerprint reader does not work
Monitor problems
Wrong characters appear on the screen
Image appears to be flickering
Networking problems
Image is discolored
Your computer cannot connect to the network
Ethernet problems
Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound
Wake on LAN feature is not working
Wireless LAN problem
Adapter stops working for no apparent reason
Bluetooth problem
Option problems
Wireless WAN problem
An option that was just installed does not work
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
Performance and lockup problems
Click Disk Cleanup
Click Start Computer
Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button
Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or off
Click Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system files
Excessive number of fragmented files
Serial port problems
Printer problems
Insufficient memory
Software problems
Software does not work as expected
USB problems
Lenovo Solution Center
Getting information, help, and service
Calling for service
Help and service
Using the documentation and diagnostic program
Lenovo Support Web site
Using other services
Purchasing additional services
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Appendix A. Notices
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Trademarks
Television output notice
Appendix B. Regulatory information
Export classification notice
Electronic emissions notices
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information
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Recycling information for Japan
Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
Important Weee information
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Recycling information for Brazil
Appendix C. Weee and recycling information
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China RoHS Turkish RoHS
European Union RoHS
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Ukraine RoHS India RoHS
Appendix E. China Energy Label
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Appendix F. Energy Star model information
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Index
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Solid-state drive System fan assembly Rescue and Recovery
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