Contents
Important safety information . . . . .
vii
Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . .
vii
Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . .
vii
Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . .
viii
Extension cords and related devices . . . . . .
viii
Plugs and outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . . . ix
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . .
x
Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . . .
x
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . xi
Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Russia Compliance Mark for Market Access . . . . xi
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Software provided by Lenovo . . . . . . . .
5
Adobe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Antivirus software. . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer . . . . . . . .
8
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Locating components . . . . . . . . . .
11
Locating parts on the system board
. . . .
12
Locating internal drives . . . . . . . . .
13
Machine type and model label . . . . . . .
13
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . .
15
Frequently asked questions
. . . . . . . . .
15
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Using Windows shortcut keys . . . . . . .
15
Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .
16
Using a fingerprint reader
. . . . . . . .
16
Using the wheel mouse . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
About your computer audio . . . . . . . .
17
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .
17
Setting the volume from Control Panel
. . .
17
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .
18
Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . .
18
Recording a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . .
19
Chapter 3. You and your computer . .
21
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . .
21
Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . .
21
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . .
22
Register your computer with Lenovo . . . . . .
23
Moving your computer to another country or
region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Voltage-selection switch . . . . . . . . .
23
Replacement power cords . . . . . . . .
23
Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . .
25
Security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Locking the computer cover . . . . . . . . .
26
Attaching an integrated cable lock . . . . . . .
27
Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Windows passwords . . . . . . . . . .
28
Setting up the integrated Security Chip . . . . .
28
Setting the Security Chip . . . . . . . . .
28
Using and understanding firewalls . . . . . . .
29
Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
29
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .
31
Installing or replacing hardware . . . . . . . .
31
Installing external options
. . . . . . . .
31
Removing the computer cover. . . . . . .
32
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .
33
Installing or replacing a PCI card . . . . . .
34
Installing or replacing a memory module . . .
36
Installing or replacing the optical drive
. . .
38
Installing or replacing the card reader . . . .
41
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . .
45
Replacing the power supply assembly
. . .
46
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .
48
Replacing the microprocessor . . . . . . .
50
Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . .
53
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive. . .
55
Replacing the front fan assembly
. . . . .
57
Replacing the rear fan assembly . . . . . .
58
Replacing the front audio and USB
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Replacing the internal speaker. . . . . . .
61
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