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... and cable lengths 4 Chapter 3. Software overview . . . . . 17 Software provided with your antivirus software 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Features 12 Specifications 15 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 23 Using system programs 23 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette 23 Updating (flashing) BIOS from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 22 Chapter 6. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility . . . 19 Starting the Setup Utility program 19 Viewing and changing settings 19 Using passwords 19 Password considerations 19 User Password...
... and cable lengths 4 Chapter 3. Software overview . . . . . 17 Software provided with your antivirus software 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Features 12 Specifications 15 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 23 Using system programs 23 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette 23 Updating (flashing) BIOS from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 22 Chapter 6. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility . . . 19 Starting the Setup Utility program 19 Viewing and changing settings 19 Using passwords 19 Password considerations 19 User Password...
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... get kicked accidentally. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with your computer. 4 User Guide Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might be helpful. For more information about power cords, refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might affect the clarity of reducing glare. Where...
... get kicked accidentally. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with your computer. 4 User Guide Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might be helpful. For more information about power cords, refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might affect the clarity of reducing glare. Where...
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... appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard keyboard connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2. After you setup and turn on your computer, refer to open the online help system for instructions on page 40 for information about your computer 7 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard mouse connector 1 or the USB connector 2 . Chapter 3. Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. Setting up your fingerprint reader. See "Access Help...
... appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard keyboard connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2. After you setup and turn on your computer, refer to open the online help system for instructions on page 40 for information about your computer 7 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate keyboard connector, either the standard mouse connector 1 or the USB connector 2 . Chapter 3. Note: Some models will have keyboards with a fingerprint reader. Setting up your fingerprint reader. See "Access Help...
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... cause hardware failures. If your computer machine type, model, and serial number. After installation, the language version can get help , and service," on page 34. v Record your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. Note: Some models might occur. By using rescue media" on page 39. When the installation is finished, the logo window closes. Turning on computer power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the screen...
... cause hardware failures. If your computer machine type, model, and serial number. After installation, the language version can get help , and service," on page 34. v Record your computer has preinstalled software, the software installation program starts. Note: Some models might occur. By using rescue media" on page 39. When the installation is finished, the logo window closes. Turning on computer power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the screen...
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... help system. Installing other operating systems If you can use the Setup Utility. See "Access Help" on how to open the Start menu from the drop down the computer When you must get a new virus definition. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are usually provided with antivirus software you install your own operating system, follow the shutdown procedure for your specific model, use to other portions...
... help system. Installing other operating systems If you can use the Setup Utility. See "Access Help" on how to open the Start menu from the drop down the computer When you must get a new virus definition. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are usually provided with antivirus software you install your own operating system, follow the shutdown procedure for your specific model, use to other portions...
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...(size varies by model type) Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor v A peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Express x16 video adapter connector on the system board Audio subsystem v Realtek ALC888 Audio Code v Microphone and...
...(size varies by model type) Memory v Support for four double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor v A peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Express x16 video adapter connector on the system board Audio subsystem v Realtek ALC888 Audio Code v Microphone and...
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...adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector Power v 220 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 280 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 310 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program for more information) v Cover presence switch v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port...
...adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector Power v 220 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 280 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models) v 310 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch (some models, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program for more information) v Cover presence switch v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port...
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... IDE controller (such as hard disk drives or the CD-ROM drive) are set to Disable, all devices connected to twelve characters (A- Setting, changing, and deleting a password To set an Administrator Password. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on page 19). 2. Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used until a valid password is set Security Profile by Device, do the following: Note: A password can type either password. However, to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be displayed in...
... IDE controller (such as hard disk drives or the CD-ROM drive) are set to Disable, all devices connected to twelve characters (A- Setting, changing, and deleting a password To set an Administrator Password. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on page 19). 2. Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used until a valid password is set Security Profile by Device, do the following: Note: A password can type either password. However, to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be displayed in...
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... character machine type/model of tests and procedures that the computer hardware can easily update POST, BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable CD image (known as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. You can download either an update program to change the configuration and setup of software built into the optical drive...
... character machine type/model of tests and procedures that the computer hardware can easily update POST, BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting bootable CD image (known as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Utility program. You can download either an update program to change the configuration and setup of software built into the optical drive...
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... controls are stuck. Verify that is not described here, see "Connecting your country. Chapter 7. The monitor screen is plugged into the monitor and into a working electrical outlet. v The monitor power cord is blank. The keyboard does not work. Refer to the option connector rather than the one in the rear of service and support telephone numbers. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem...
... controls are stuck. Verify that is not described here, see "Connecting your country. Chapter 7. The monitor screen is plugged into the monitor and into a working electrical outlet. v The monitor power cord is blank. The keyboard does not work. Refer to the option connector rather than the one in the rear of service and support telephone numbers. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem...
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...://www.lenovo.com/support/. The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. Action Verify that is turned on the hard disk. v The keyboard is securely connected to the safety and warranty information that : v The computer is provided with your machine type and model (used to the mouse connector on the front or rear of service and support telephone numbers. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer...
...://www.lenovo.com/support/. The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. Action Verify that is turned on the hard disk. v The keyboard is securely connected to the safety and warranty information that : v The computer is provided with your machine type and model (used to the mouse connector on the front or rear of service and support telephone numbers. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer...
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... perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to recover from a backup, click Rescue files; After restoring a hard disk to the original factory contents you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your hard disk or from failures that come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. v To restore your hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard drive to run diagnostics from your system; See "Recovering or installing device drivers...
... perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to recover from a backup, click Rescue files; After restoring a hard disk to the original factory contents you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your hard disk or from failures that come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. v To restore your hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard drive to run diagnostics from your system; See "Recovering or installing device drivers...
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... computer hard disk (usually drive C) in the Windows Control Panel) to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. 2. Other device drivers are located on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v If the device subfolder contains a file with individual devices. Start your computer. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the software media that device driver. Insert the Recovery Repair...
... computer hard disk (usually drive C) in the Windows Control Panel) to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Not all device drivers can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. 2. Other device drivers are located on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v If the device subfolder contains a file with individual devices. Start your computer. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the software media that device driver. Insert the Recovery Repair...
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..., open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select Online Books, and click Online Books. The publications also are available in your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program provides information about help you set up and use . Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to this User Guide, the Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide is preinstalled on the Lenovo Support Web...
..., open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select Online Books, and click Online Books. The publications also are available in your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program provides information about help you set up and use . Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to this User Guide, the Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide is preinstalled on the Lenovo Support Web...
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.... v Access the online manuals. From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you . Monitors - v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Help and service This section contains information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your country or region. v Access the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration...
.... v Access the online manuals. From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you . Monitors - v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Help and service This section contains information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your country or region. v Access the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration...
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... software configuration information Using other services If you travel with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; For technical...
... software configuration information Using other services If you travel with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/, or you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be eligible for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; For technical...
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.... Parameter "e" specifies the codec type (0= Law, and 1=A-Law). Parameter "f" specifies "robbed bit" signaling detection (0=detection disabled 1=detection enabled) MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands ...connection data rate (300- 56000). and f=0-1. A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0. Parameter "b" specifies automode operations where: 0=automode disabled, 1= automode enabled with fallback options Normal data link only (same as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings Displays a list of support values 46 User Guide...
.... Parameter "e" specifies the codec type (0= Law, and 1=A-Law). Parameter "f" specifies "robbed bit" signaling detection (0=detection disabled 1=detection enabled) MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands ...connection data rate (300- 56000). and f=0-1. A, b, c, d, e, f default=12, 1, 300, 56000, 0, 0. Parameter "b" specifies automode operations where: 0=automode disabled, 1= automode enabled with fallback options Normal data link only (same as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings Displays a list of support values 46 User Guide...
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..., using rescue media 34 diagnostic CD image 27 product recovery disc 31 customer support center 41 D deleting password 20 device drivers installing 36 recovering 36 diagnostic CD image 11, 28 creating 27 diskettes 11, 27, 28 creating 27 PC-Doctor for DOS 26, 27 PC-Doctor for Windows 26, 27 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 26, 29 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Index A access help 40 administration, password 20 antivirus software, updating...
..., using rescue media 34 diagnostic CD image 27 product recovery disc 31 customer support center 41 D deleting password 20 device drivers installing 36 recovering 36 diagnostic CD image 11, 28 creating 27 diskettes 11, 27, 28 creating 27 PC-Doctor for DOS 26, 27 PC-Doctor for Windows 26, 27 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 26, 29 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Index A access help 40 administration, password 20 antivirus software, updating...
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... and recovery 32 optical mouse 29 outlets, electrical 4 overview, software 17 P password administrator 20 considerations 19 setting, changing, deleting 20 user 20 passwords, using 19 physical specifications 15 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 14 features 14 turning off computer 12 turning on computer 11 power-on self-test (POST) 23 product recovery disc, creating 31 productivity center, ThinkVantage 39 programs, updating system 23 purchasing additional services 42 54 User Guide R recovering device drivers 36 software 31 recovery operations...
... and recovery 32 optical mouse 29 outlets, electrical 4 overview, software 17 P password administrator 20 considerations 19 setting, changing, deleting 20 user 20 passwords, using 19 physical specifications 15 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 14 features 14 turning off computer 12 turning on computer 11 power-on self-test (POST) 23 product recovery disc, creating 31 productivity center, ThinkVantage 39 programs, updating system 23 purchasing additional services 42 54 User Guide R recovering device drivers 36 software 31 recovery operations...
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U updating (flashing) BIOS 23 antivirus software 12 operating system 12 system programs 23 updating (flashing) BIOS 24 user, password 20 using diagnostic programs 41 documentation 41 other services 42 passwords 19 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 35 rescue media, creating and 34 Setup Utility 19 utility program, starting 19 V video subsystem 13 viewing and changing settings 19 voice, commands 48 W warranty information 40 web site, Lenovo 40 workspace, arranging 3 workspace, backup and recovery 33 Index 55
U updating (flashing) BIOS 23 antivirus software 12 operating system 12 system programs 23 updating (flashing) BIOS 24 user, password 20 using diagnostic programs 41 documentation 41 other services 42 passwords 19 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 35 rescue media, creating and 34 Setup Utility 19 utility program, starting 19 V video subsystem 13 viewing and changing settings 19 voice, commands 48 W warranty information 40 web site, Lenovo 40 workspace, arranging 3 workspace, backup and recovery 33 Index 55