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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 Static electricity prevention Important safety informationService and upgrades Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersHeat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Operating environment Modem safety informationLaser compliance statement Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity System management featuresPreinstalled software programs Input/Output I/O featuresPower supply Security featuresLinux Preinstalled operating systemLenovo programs SpecificationsAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelFingerprint Software An introduction to Lenovo programsCommunications Utility Power Manager Lenovo SettingsLenovo Solution Center Password ManagerView Management Utility System UpdateLocations Connector Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computerThat use a DisplayPort connector Component locations Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating parts on the system boardDrive bay locations Locating internal drivesMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre M73 User Guide Where can I find help about the Windows operating system? Using your computerFrequently asked questions Navigating on Windows Using your computer Click Settings Click Control Panel Using a fingerprint reader Using the keyboardUsing Windows shortcut keys Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio Setting the volume from the desktopTaskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Sound section, click Adjust system volumeRecording a CD or DVD Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaPlaying a CD or DVD Using your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Comfort Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Arranging your workspaceElectrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchRegistering your computer Replacement power cords Security Security featuresLocking the computer cover Installing a padlockAttaching a Kensington-style cable lock Using passwordsBios passwords Protecting data against viruses Windows passwordsConfiguring the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewallsSecurity ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel What to do nextPivoting the drive bay assembly upward Accessing the system board components and drivesLowering the drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving a memory module Installing a memory module Installing or replacing a PCI Express cardRemoving a PCI Express card Installing a PCI Express card Replacing the batteryReplacing the hard disk drive Removing the old batteryPivoting the drive bay assembly Replacing the solid-state drive Connecting a Sata hard disk driveRemoving the solid-state drive from the storage converter Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bayInstalling 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 assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving 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 assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the system fan assemblyRemoving the system fan assembly Installing the system fan assembly Replacing the WiFi unitsDisconnecting the Bluetooth cable Removing the WiFi adapter cardRemoving the WiFi adapter card Removing the WiFi card moduleRemoving the screws that secure the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi unitsInstalling the WiFi card module Installing the rear WiFi antenna Installing or removing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling the rear WiFi antenna Removing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling the front WiFi antenna Installing or removing the front WiFi antennaInstalling the front WiFi antenna Removing the front WiFi antennaReplacing the keyboard Removing the front WiFi antennaReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationRecovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspacePerforming a recovery operation Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Solving recovery problems Reinstalling software programsReinstalling device drivers Refreshing your computer Resetting your computer to the factory default settingsUsing the advanced startup options ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Hard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceICE thermal alert ICE performance modeDisabled Exiting from the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating your operating system Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computerBasics Using System UpdateOptical mouse Cleaning your computerComputer KeyboardMoving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface 101 Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsCD or DVD does not work Invalid disc or no disc found message DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Playback is very slow or choppyAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Intermittent problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Fingerprint reader does not work Wireless keyboard does not workMouse or pointing device does not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseWrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsImage is discolored Networking problemsImage appears to be flickering Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Ethernet problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network Adapter stops working for no apparent reason Wireless LAN problemWake on LAN feature is not working An option that was just installed does not work Option problemsWireless WAN problem Bluetooth problemClick Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive spaceExcessive number of fragmented files Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or offClick Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system files Programs and Features area, click the Clean up buttonInsufficient memory Printer problemsSerial port problems Software does not work as expected Software problemsLenovo Solution Center USB problemsGetting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre M73 User Guide 123 Appendix A. NoticesTrademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Television output noticeIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 129 Appendix C. Weee and recycling informationImportant Weee information Recycling information for JapanRecycling information for Brazil Appendix C. Weee and recycling information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 133 European Union RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS 135 Appendix E. China Energy LabelThinkCentre M73 User Guide 137 Appendix F. Energy Star model informationThinkCentre M73 User Guide 139 IndexSolid-state drive System fan assembly Rescue and Recovery 141 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide