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ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide

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Summary of Contents for 3246A2U

Page 1: ...Machine Types 3029 3054 3139 3219 3246 3282 3349 3421 3544 3652 3769 3934 4992 5206 5267 5325 5384 5450 5474 5498 5554 5852 6232 and 6590 ThinkCentre User Guide ...

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Page 5: ... a backup operation 51 Performing a recovery operation 51 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace 52 Creating and using rescue media 53 Creating rescue media 53 Using rescue media 54 Creating and using a recovery repair diskette 54 Creating a recovery repair diskette 54 Using a recovery repair diskette 55 Installing or reinstalling device drivers 55 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence ...

Page 6: ... and diagnostic programs 73 Calling for service 73 Using other services 74 Purchasing additional services 75 Appendix Notices 77 Television output notice 78 European conformance CE mark 78 Trademarks 78 Index 79 iv User Guide ...

Page 7: ...at you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide you can obtain a Portable Document Format PDF version from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Copyright Lenovo 2010 v ...

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Page 9: ...p to four double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules DDR3 DIMMs Internal drives v Optical drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA internal hard disk drive installed in some models Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a VGA Video Graphics Array connector and a DisplayPort connector not applicable on some models v PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express x16 graphics car...

Page 10: ...et connector v One DisplayPort connector not applicable on some models v One VGA monitor connector not applicable on some models v PS 2 keyboard connector optional v PS 2 mouse connector optional v Three audio connectors on the rear panel audio line in connector audio line out connector and microphone connector v Two audio connectors on the front panel microphone connector and headphone connector ...

Page 11: ...e included For more information see Software overview on page 5 Operating system preinstalled v Microsoft Windows 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista v Microsoft Windows XP Professional preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility1 varies by model type v Linux 1 Th...

Page 12: ...ckage Non operating 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F without package Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Non operating 20 to 90 non condensing Maximum altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3 048 m Non operating 50 to 35 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Voltage selection switch setting 115 V ac Hig...

Page 13: ...me The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer Note The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program is a one button ...

Page 14: ...stant The System Migration Assistant program is a software tool that enables system administrators and individual users to migrate a work environment from one computer to another The System Migration Assistant program is available on some computers Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer improve computing security diagnose computer probl...

Page 15: ...u can use to detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer 1 USB connector 3 M...

Page 16: ...h some models 9 Microphone connector 2 Power cord connector 10 Audio line out connector 3 Serial port 11 Audio line in connector 4 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional 12 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 5 VGA monitor connector not applicable on some models 13 PCI Express x1 card slot 6 DisplayPort connector not applicable on some models 14 PCI card slots 2 7 USB connectors 6 15 Optional ...

Page 17: ...a local area network LAN Note To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software PS 2 keyboard connector optional Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector optional Used to attach a mouse a ...

Page 18: ... the computer cover on page 14 1 Microprocessor heat sink and heat sink fan assembly 6 Battery 2 Memory modules 7 Cover presence switch also called intrusion switch 3 Optical drive 8 Rear fan assembly 4 Front audio and USB assembly 9 Power supply assembly 5 PCI card installed in some models Figure 3 Component locations 10 User Guide ...

Page 19: ...graphics card slot 10 Diskette drive connector 24 System fan connector 11 Parallel connector 25 Cover presence switch connector Intrusion switch connector 12 SATA connectors 3 26 Battery 13 eSATA connector 27 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connector 14 Power fan connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data You can add drives to your compute...

Page 20: ...ve that you can install in each bay 1 Bay 1 Maximum height 43 0 mm 1 7 inches Optical drive 2 Bay 2 Maximum height 43 0 mm 1 7 inches Optical drive 3 Bay 3 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 inch 3 5 inch card reader 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 inch 3 5 inch secondary SATA hard disk drive 5 Bay 5 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 inch 3 5 inch primary SATA hard disk drive Figure 5 Drive bay locations 12 U...

Page 21: ...etal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body v When possible remove the new part from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it v Do no...

Page 22: ...ty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover CAUTION Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To remove the computer cover do the following 1 Remove any media from the ...

Page 23: ...ety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel To remove and reinstall the front bezel do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Re...

Page 24: ...ttempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card Your computer has two standard PCI card slots one PCI Express x1 card s...

Page 25: ...3 At the rear of the computer press the release button 1 to open the card latch 2 Figure 8 Opening the PCI card latch Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 17 ...

Page 26: ...lot b If the card is held in place by a retaining latch press the card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Grasp the card and then gently pull it out of the slot 5 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 6 Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 Note If you are installing a PCI Express x16...

Page 27: ... with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memory module use the following guidelines v Use 1 GB...

Page 28: ...Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots Depending on your computer model you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots See Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 16 5 Open the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot F...

Page 29: ... Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive To install or replace an optical drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the comput...

Page 30: ...e rear of the optical drive press the blue release button and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer 5 Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive Figure 14 Removing the optical drive Figure 15 Installing the optical drive retainer 22 User Guide ...

Page 31: ...ve 8 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 15 What to do next v To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 43 Figure 16 Installing the optical drive Figure 17 Connecting the optical drive Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 23 ...

Page 32: ...on information including passwords are lost An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer Refer to the Lithium battery notice in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide for information about replacing and disposing of the battery To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Rem...

Page 33: ... in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly To replace the power supply assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the comp...

Page 34: ...00 127 V ac set the switch to 115 V v If the voltage supply range in your local country or region is 200 240 V ac set the switch to 230 V 8 Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis 9 Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo 10 Rec...

Page 35: ...n off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the heat sink and fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 3 Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board 4 Locate the...

Page 36: ... the heat sink and fan assembly 8 Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the holes on the system board Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 9 Alternate tightening each screw a small and equal amount until the heat ...

Page 37: ...com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive if your computer has one For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk drive and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC Storage Array contact your network or storage administrator To replace the primary hard disk drive do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all ...

Page 38: ... blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket 9 To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket flex the bracket and align pin 1 pin 2 pin 3 and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive 10 Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position Figure 2...

Page 39: ...n or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 43 Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support...

Page 40: ...ive See Locating internal drives on page 11 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive 5 Press the blue release button to release the hard disk drive cage from the chassis 6 Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward 7 Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage 8 Flex the sides o...

Page 41: ...ive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps into position 11 Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab Make sure that the hard disk drive cage release button is secured in the chassis 12 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive Figure 26 Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Figure 27 Instal...

Page 42: ...e ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly Note Not all computers have the front fan assembly To replace the front fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 1...

Page 43: ...two tabs 1 that attach the front fan assembly to the chassis as shown and then completely remove the front fan from the chassis Figure 28 Removing the front fan assembly Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 35 ...

Page 44: ...nt fan assembly is secured in place 7 Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board What to do next v To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 43 Figure 29 Installing the front fan assembly 36 User Guide ...

Page 45: ... the computer cover on page 14 3 Locate the rear fan assembly See Locating components on page 10 4 Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 5 The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling ...

Page 46: ... the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 43 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www...

Page 47: ...11 Note Make sure you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board 6 Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly to the chassis 7 Remove the front audio and USB assembly from the chassis 8 Install a new front audio and USB assembly into the chassis and align the screw hole in the front audio and USB assembly with the hole in the chassis 9...

Page 48: ...uter To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker Note Not all computers have the internal speaker To replace the internal speaker do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the com...

Page 49: ... tab 1 on the top of the internal speaker outward and slide the internal speaker upward to completely remove it from the chassis Figure 33 Removing the old internal speaker Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 41 ...

Page 50: ...he keyboard or mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse To replace...

Page 51: ...ts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility program on page 57 To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer do the following 1 Make sure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer See Locating co...

Page 52: ...etup Utility program on page 57 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http www lenovo com support Installation instructions are provid...

Page 53: ...anent fixture The cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key The cable lock also locks the buttons used to remove the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http www lenovo com support Figure 37 Integra...

Page 54: ...gotten passwords such as a user password To erase a lost or forgotten password do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 4 Move the jumper from the standard position...

Page 55: ...ove the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 9 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord See Completing the parts replacement on page 43 Chapter 2 Installing or replacing hardware 47 ...

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Page 57: ...Modify the product using the Additional Files Creating and using recovery media Recovery media enable you to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Recovery media are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precautionary measure it...

Page 58: ...r restoring the computer to the factory default settings you might have to reinstall some software programs or device drivers See Installing or reinstalling device drivers on page 55 for details v To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP do the following Attention When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to the factory default settings on Windows XP all the files currently on...

Page 59: ... Start All Programs ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 From the Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Performing a recovery operation This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue a...

Page 60: ...ry default settings If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the factory default settings even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Attention...

Page 61: ...ecover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems v To create a rescue medium on Windows 7 do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Enhanced Backup and Restore The Rescue and Recovery prog...

Page 62: ...formation for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Follow the instructions to complete the recovery process Creating and using a recovery repair diskette If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment use a recovery repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environme...

Page 63: ...e media for the device Device drivers for factory installed devices are located in the SWTOOLS DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive usually drive C The latest device drivers for factory installed devices are also available at http www lenovo com support Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices To install or reinstall a device driver for a fac...

Page 64: ...ecovery workspace or the Windows environment do one of the following v Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace See Creating and using rescue media on page 53 v Use a recovery repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment See Creating and using a recovery repair diskette on page 54 v Use a recovery medium ...

Page 65: ...gram might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration To view or change settings start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program Then follow the instructions on the screen When working wi...

Page 66: ...ssword When an Administrator Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in If both the Power On Password and Administrator Password are set you can type either password However you must use your Administrator Password to change any configuration settings...

Page 67: ...Setup to enable or disable a USB device v Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device 4 Select the desired settings and press Enter 5 Press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting from the Setup Utility program on page 60 Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc diskette or hard disk drive as...

Page 68: ...layed on the right side of the screen 4 Press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting from the Setup Utility program Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times Then do one of the following v If you want to save the new settings press F10 ...

Page 69: ...iles on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Instructions for using the POST BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update program to create a system program update flash disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system Note You can download a self starting bootable CD DVD image known as an...

Page 70: ...vering from a POST BIOS update failure If power to your computer is interrupted while POST BIOS is being updated flash update your computer might not restart correctly If this happens perform the following procedure which is commonly called Boot block Recovery 1 Turn off the computer and any attached devices such as printers monitors and external drives 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical out...

Page 71: ...turns off 11 Repeat step 2 through step 4 12 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed 14 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected 15 Turn on the computer to restart the operating system Chapter 5 Updating system programs 63 ...

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Page 73: ...at it is switched on v The power indicator on the front of the computer is on v The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that v The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the appropriate monitor connector on the computer v The monitor power cord is correctly connected to the ...

Page 74: ...led on your computer to help you diagnose computer problems v Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo System Toolbox depending on your operating system used when you are running the Windows operating system v PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery used when your Windows operating system does not start Notes 1 You can also download the PC Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http www lenovo com support ...

Page 75: ...n the computer When you hear beeps or see a logo screen stop pressing the F11 key The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay 3 From the Rescue and Recovery workspace select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery Diagnose hardware The PC Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program opens 4 Select the diagnostic test you want to run Then follow the instructions on the screen For a...

Page 76: ... page 59 2 Make sure the computer is turned on and then insert the disc into the optical drive The diagnostic program opens Note You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence However if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system you need to restart the computer to access the diagnostic program 3 Fo...

Page 77: ...ocessor DSP to determine changes in the mouse position 5 Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer 6 Turn your computer back on Non optical mouse The non optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse you might need to clean the mouse To clean a non optical mouse do the following Note The following illustration might be slightly...

Page 78: ...y appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers 8 If the rollers are dirty clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl rubbing alcohol Turn the rollers with your finger and continue swabbing them until all the dirt is removed Be sure the rollers are still centered in their channels after you clean them 9 Remove any fibers from the swab that might be remaining on the roller...

Page 79: ...rtable Document Format PDF To view the publications you need to have the Adobe Reader program preinstalled on your computer If the Adobe Reader program has not been installed on your computer a message will appear when you attempt to view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader program installation 2 The publications are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web s...

Page 80: ...ernal hard disk drive a preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system and preinstalled software programs from Lenovo Access Help The Access Help information system provides information about getting started doing basic tasks customizing settings for your personal preference protecting data expanding and upgrading and troubleshooting Note The Access Help information system is only availa...

Page 81: ...dditional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problem see Information resources on page 71 If you suspect a software problem see the documentation that comes with the operating system or software program including readme files and online help Most computers come with a set of diagnostic programs that help you identify hardware problems For instructions on using the diagnostic programs...

Page 82: ...nd software configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to ...

Page 83: ...systems and application programs network setup and configuration upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installations Service availability and service name might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Chapter 7 Getting information help and service 75 ...

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Page 85: ...information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for u...

Page 86: ...orporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States othe...

Page 87: ...ics programs using 73 diagnostics troubleshooting 65 diskette creating and using a recovery repair 54 DisplayPort connector 9 documentation using 73 drivers device 44 drives bays 11 specifications 11 E environment operating 4 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 9 exiting Setup Utility 60 expansion 2 external options installing 14 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 62 features 1 flashing BIOS 61 folder ...

Page 88: ...assembly replacing 25 power on self test POST 61 Power On Password 58 productivity center ThinkVantage 72 programs updating system 61 protection password 46 purchasing additional services 75 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly replacing 37 recovering from a POST BIOS update failure 62 software 49 recovery boot block 62 operations backup and 50 problems solving 56 recovery repair diskette creatin...

Page 89: ...tup device 59 ThinkVantage productivity center 72 trademarks 78 troubleshooting basic 65 troubleshooting diagnostics 65 U updating flashing BIOS 61 system programs 61 updating flashing BIOS 62 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 73 documentation 73 other services 74 passwords 57 recovery repair diskette creating and using 54 rescue media creating and 53 Setup Utility 57 V VGA monitor connect...

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