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For more easily and securely. Preinstalled operating system Your computer is preinstalled with one of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v User password and administrator password for BIOS access Preinstalled software programs Your computer is preinstalled with some software programs to store the power-on self-test (... mouse v Support for the addition of the following operating systems: v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional) 2 User Guide
For more easily and securely. Preinstalled operating system Your computer is preinstalled with one of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v User password and administrator password for BIOS access Preinstalled software programs Your computer is preinstalled with some software programs to store the power-on self-test (... mouse v Support for the addition of the following operating systems: v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional) 2 User Guide
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... help you to restore the contents of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is only available on page... enables you work more easily and securely. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are programs provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. 4 User Guide Software programs provided with the Windows XP operating system from...
... help you to restore the contents of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you can adjust your ThinkCentre® computer. ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery: The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® (RnR) program is only available on page... enables you work more easily and securely. Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are programs provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. 4 User Guide Software programs provided with the Windows XP operating system from...
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Locating computer connectors and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors and parts. Front view 1 Integrated camera (available in some models) 2 Integrated microphone 3 Brightness controls 4 USB connectors (3) 5 Headphone connector 6 Microphone connector 7 Power switch 8 Power indicator light-emitting diode (LED) 9 Internal speakers (2) 6 User Guide Figure 1.
Locating computer connectors and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors and parts. Front view 1 Integrated camera (available in some models) 2 Integrated microphone 3 Brightness controls 4 USB connectors (3) 5 Headphone connector 6 Microphone connector 7 Power switch 8 Power indicator light-emitting diode (LED) 9 Internal speakers (2) 6 User Guide Figure 1.
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Adjusting the computer stand 8 User Guide CAUTION: Make sure that you can use to adjust the computer to 35° as shown in the following illustration. Adjusting the computer stand Your computer comes with a computer stand that the angle is at an angle between 10° to your comfortable position. otherwise, the computer might be unstable and fall over. 35° 10° Figure 3. Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at least 10° from the vertical;
Adjusting the computer stand 8 User Guide CAUTION: Make sure that you can use to adjust the computer to 35° as shown in the following illustration. Adjusting the computer stand Your computer comes with a computer stand that the angle is at an angle between 10° to your comfortable position. otherwise, the computer might be unstable and fall over. 35° 10° Figure 3. Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at least 10° from the vertical;
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...keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer. 4. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the instructions that are not preinstalled at http...://www.lenovo.com/support. In addition to physical locks, you receive the new CRUs. To replace the USB keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. Basic security features There are provided in . 10 User Guide Installation instructions are several security options...
...keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer. 4. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the instructions that are not preinstalled at http...://www.lenovo.com/support. In addition to physical locks, you receive the new CRUs. To replace the USB keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. Basic security features There are provided in . 10 User Guide Installation instructions are several security options...
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... Menu opens, release the F12 key. 2. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. 14 User Guide The restore process begins. 4. Depending on the type of recovery have to restore your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you use recovery media to...
... Menu opens, release the F12 key. 2. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. 14 User Guide The restore process begins. 4. Depending on the type of recovery have to restore your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you use recovery media to...
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...is available even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform recovery operations even if you did not ...independently from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to complete the recovery operation. Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 16 User Guide Note: The information in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive to restore the complete contents of your local hard disk...
...is available even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform recovery operations even if you did not ...independently from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to complete the recovery operation. Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 16 User Guide Note: The information in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive to restore the complete contents of your local hard disk...
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... and follow the instructions on the Windows XP operating system, do the following to create. The rescue medium starts. 18 User Guide From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. Turn off your computer. 2. You...
... and follow the instructions on the Windows XP operating system, do the following to create. The rescue medium starts. 18 User Guide From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. Turn off your computer. 2. You...
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... in a safe place for detailed information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 23 for future use. 20 User Guide It is set as the first boot device in the Setup Utility program. For more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence...
... in a safe place for detailed information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 23 for future use. 20 User Guide It is set as the first boot device in the Setup Utility program. For more information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup device sequence...
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... program until a valid password is typed in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Not be your name or your user name v Not be any combination of up to 16 (1 to set a password, see "Setting, changing, or deleting a password." Note: A password... strong password that cannot be any combination of several computers, you can type either password to set a password, see "Password considerations." 22 User Guide To set, change , or delete a password. For security reasons, it is displayed each time you must use your administrator password. For ...
... program until a valid password is typed in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Not be your name or your user name v Not be any combination of up to 16 (1 to set a password, see "Setting, changing, or deleting a password." Note: A password... strong password that cannot be any combination of several computers, you can type either password to set a password, see "Password considerations." 22 User Guide To set, change , or delete a password. For security reasons, it is displayed each time you must use your administrator password. For ...
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... so on how to press Esc several times. 6. You might have to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit → Load Optimal Defaults. 24 User Guide You might have to view or permanently change the startup device sequence.
... so on how to press Esc several times. 6. You might have to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit → Load Optimal Defaults. 24 User Guide You might have to view or permanently change the startup device sequence.
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...want to download, extract, and install the update. 26 User Guide However, if you press N. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system. 4. Do the following procedure. Select BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web ... 6. After the update is very important because these instructions. Print these instructions will not be displayed on the screen to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. However, if you do want to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following to locate the ...
...want to download, extract, and install the update. 26 User Guide However, if you press N. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system. 4. Do the following procedure. Select BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web ... 6. After the update is very important because these instructions. Print these instructions will not be displayed on the screen to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. However, if you do want to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following to locate the ...
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... the device where the operating system resides in good condition. Verify that you diagnose computer problems: v Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo System Toolbox, depending on computers preinstalled with the correct operation of the USB connectors on the hard disk... media, update system drivers, and view system information. 28 User Guide The following program(s) are preinstalled on your system. See "PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is turned on. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are...
... the device where the operating system resides in good condition. Verify that you diagnose computer problems: v Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo System Toolbox, depending on computers preinstalled with the correct operation of the USB connectors on the hard disk... media, update system drivers, and view system information. 28 User Guide The following program(s) are preinstalled on your system. See "PC-Doctor for detailed information. 2. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is turned on. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are...
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... on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. You can run the diagnostic program from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD burning software to clean the mouse. 30 User Guide To clean the optical mouse, do the following: 1. Insert the diagnostic disc into the optical drive. 4. Remove the...
... on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. You can run the diagnostic program from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD burning software to clean the mouse. 30 User Guide To clean the optical mouse, do the following: 1. Insert the diagnostic disc into the optical drive. 4. Remove the...
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Remove any fibers from the swab that might be remaining on . 32 User Guide Reinstall the ball and the retainer ring. Reconnect the mouse cable to the locked position. 11. Turn your finger and continue swabbing them . 9. 8. Be sure the rollers are dirty, clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in their channels after you clean them until all the dirt is removed. Turn the rollers with your computer back on the rollers. 10. If the rollers are still centered in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Twist the retainer ring to the computer. 12.
Remove any fibers from the swab that might be remaining on . 32 User Guide Reinstall the ball and the retainer ring. Reconnect the mouse cable to the locked position. 11. Turn your finger and continue swabbing them . 9. 8. Be sure the rollers are dirty, clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in their channels after you clean them until all the dirt is removed. Turn the rollers with your computer back on the rollers. 10. If the rollers are still centered in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Twist the retainer ring to the computer. 12.
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...on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about help you set up, use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to have the Adobe Reader program preinstalled on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. The ...computer. It requires no Internet access to help , service, and technical assistance for your computer, download the desired language version from Lenovo. To view the publication, you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to install a different language version of the ...
...on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about help you set up, use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to have the Adobe Reader program preinstalled on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. The ...computer. It requires no Internet access to help , service, and technical assistance for your computer, download the desired language version from Lenovo. To view the publication, you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to install a different language version of the ...
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... Center program is only available on page 39. 34 User Guide The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program contains information sources and tools designed to find a particular word or phrase. The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some important setup tasks to help you...8594; Access Help. It provides easy access to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on the Windows 7 operating system, click...
... Center program is only available on page 39. 34 User Guide The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program contains information sources and tools designed to find a particular word or phrase. The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some important setup tasks to help you...8594; Access Help. It provides easy access to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on the Windows 7 operating system, click...
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... phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service)...: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as depot, carry-in certain countries might apply. 36 User Guide International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service (such ...
... phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service)...: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as depot, carry-in certain countries might apply. 36 User Guide International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service (such ...
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Actual results may be authorized by method claims of others. 40 User Guide This product incorporates copyright protection technology that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some ... by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Users of this copyright protection technology must be trademarks or service marks of certain U.S. European conformance CE mark Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Rescue and Recovery, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage are trademarks of the Microsoft group of Lenovo in the United States, other rights owners...
Actual results may be authorized by method claims of others. 40 User Guide This product incorporates copyright protection technology that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some ... by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Users of this copyright protection technology must be trademarks or service marks of certain U.S. European conformance CE mark Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Rescue and Recovery, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage are trademarks of the Microsoft group of Lenovo in the United States, other rights owners...
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...35 getting 33 services other 36 purchasing additional 37 Set Administrator Password 22 Set User Password 22 settings changing 21 viewing 21 Setup Utility program 21 Setup Utility program...starting the Setup Utility program 21 startup device 23 sequence, changing 24 temporary, selecting 23 42 User Guide system management 2 programs 25 T television output notice 40 temporary startup device 23 the BIOS,...27 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 25 system programs 25 updating (flashing) the BIOS 26 user password 22 using a rescue medium, creating and 17 diagnostic programs 35 documentation 35 other services...
...35 getting 33 services other 36 purchasing additional 37 Set Administrator Password 22 Set User Password 22 settings changing 21 viewing 21 Setup Utility program 21 Setup Utility program...starting the Setup Utility program 21 startup device 23 sequence, changing 24 temporary, selecting 23 42 User Guide system management 2 programs 25 T television output notice 40 temporary startup device 23 the BIOS,...27 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 25 system programs 25 updating (flashing) the BIOS 26 user password 22 using a rescue medium, creating and 17 diagnostic programs 35 documentation 35 other services...