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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 devices Plugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environment Power supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Features Product overview System management features Connectivity Input/Output I/O features Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating system Linux Specifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Program Icon name An introduction to Lenovo programs Communications UtilityFingerprint Software Lenovo Settings Lenovo Solution CenterPassword Manager Power Manager System Update LocationsView 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 ThinkCentre 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 Using the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Setting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDsSound section, click Adjust system volume Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar Handling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using your computer ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerArranging your workspace Comfort Glare 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 Security Installing a padlock Locking the computer cover Using passwords Bios passwordsAttaching a Kensington-style cable lock Windows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing 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 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 Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operation Using 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 Password considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk Password Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Enabling or disabling a device Enabling ErP compliance mode Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence ICE 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 Preventing problems Keeping your computer currentGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating system Using System Update Basics Cleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouse Good maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting101 Troubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting Audio problems No audio in Windows CD 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 DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found message Intermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Wireless keyboard does not work Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not work Monitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screen Networking 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 Option problems Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problem An option that was just installed does not work Performance and lockup problems Click Disk CleanupInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start Computer Click Programs Click Turn Windows features on or off Click Disk Cleanup Click Clean up system filesPrograms and Features area, click the Clean up button Excessive number of fragmented files Printer problems Serial port problemsInsufficient memory Software problems Software does not work as expected USB problems Lenovo Solution Center Getting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programCalling for service Lenovo Support Web site Using other services Purchasing additional services ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix A. Notices 123 Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important Weee informationRecycling information for Japan 129 Recycling 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 135 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix F. Energy Star model information 137 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Index 139 Solid-state drive System fan assembly Rescue and Recovery 141 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide