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Page 4: ...erved LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administ...

Page 5: ...be Acrobat Reader 30 Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility 31 Starting the Setup Utility program 31 Viewing and changing settings 31 Using passwords 31 Password considerations 31 User Password 32 Administrator Password 32 Setting changing and deleting a password 32 Using Security Profile by Device 32 Selecting a startup device 33 Selecting a temporary startup device 33 Selecting or changing the startu...

Page 6: ...ds 57 Extended AT commands 59 MNP V 42 V 42bis V 44 commands 60 Fax Class 1 commands 61 Fax Class 2 commands 61 Voice commands 62 Appendix B Notices 65 Television output notice 66 Trademarks 66 Index 67 iv User Guide ...

Page 7: ...tion settings of your computer v Chapter 6 Updating system programs on page 35 provides information about updating POST BIOS and how to recover from a POST BIOS update failure v Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics on page 37 provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic tools for your computer v Chapter 8 Recovering software on page 45 provides instructions on how to use th...

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Page 9: ...l the related safety information for this product Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that 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 Lenovo 2005 2007 Portions IBM Corp 2005 2007 1 ...

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Page 11: ...board and your hands and fingers relaxed Change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet Viewing Distance Lower Back Support Seat Height Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 51 to 61 cm 20 to 24 in and position it so you can view it without having...

Page 12: ...n cause overheating which might result in a malfunction or damage Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents usually 51 mm 2 in of air space is sufficient Also make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone else Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor printer and other devi...

Page 13: ... the color of the cable end with the color of the connector For example match a blue cable end with a blue connector or a red cable end with a red connector Note Depending on your model type your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section 1 Check the position of the voltage selection switch on the rear of the computer Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch if...

Page 14: ... USB mouse cable to the USB connector 4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer v If you have a Video Graphics Array VGA Standard monitor connect the cable to the connector as shown Note If your model has two monitor connectors be sure to use the connector on the graphics adapter v If you have a digital video interface DVI monitor your computer must have an adapter insta...

Page 15: ...phone outlet as shown at the top of the illustration You also can use the splitter or converter without the telephone as shown at the bottom of the illustration 6 If you have audio devices attach them using the following instructions For more information about speakers see steps 7 and 8 on page 8 1 Audio line in This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo s...

Page 16: ...nnect the speakers to the computer d Connect the ac adapter to the ac power source 8 If you have unpowered speakers with no ac adapter a Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary On some speakers this cable is permanently attached b Connect the speakers to the computer 9 Connect any additional devices that you have Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown 1394...

Page 17: ...its data rapidly There are two types of IEEE 1394 connectors the 4 pin and the 6 pin IEEE 1394 offers connection to several types of consumer electronics including digital audio devices and scanners 8 eSATA Use this connector to attach an external hard disk drive 10 Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets Note For more information about connectors refer to the Access Help o...

Page 18: ... tasks which will save you time and trouble later v Create a diagnostic CD image diagnostic diskettes or rescue media Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating system controlled settings that can cause hardware failures Making a diagnostic CD image diagnostic diskettes or rescue media ahead of time assures that you will be able to run diagnostic...

Page 19: ...ion For more information about updating your antivirus software refer to the Access Help online help system See Access Help on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system Shutting down the computer When you turn off your computer always follow the shutdown procedure for your operating system This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs To shut down ...

Page 20: ...l type Internal drives v Diskette drive some models v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA II internal hard disk drive v Optical drive some models Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array VGA monitor v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support ADD2 card is needed for dual display v PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector on the system...

Page 21: ...eatures v 25 pin Extended Capabilities Port ECP Extended Parallel Port EPP v 9 pin serial connector v Eight USB connectors two on front panel and six on rear panel v Standard mouse connector v Standard keyboard connector v Ethernet connector v VGA monitor connector v Three audio connectors line in line out and microphone on rear panel v Two audio connectors microphone and headphone on front panel ...

Page 22: ... profile by device Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model Note Not all countries or regions have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Window...

Page 23: ...pe Internal drives v Diskette drive some models v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATAII internal hard disk drive v Optical drive some models Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array VGA monitor v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support ADD2 card is needed for dual display v PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector on the system boar...

Page 24: ...ut output features v 25 pin Extended Capabilities Port ECP Extended Parallel Port EPP v 9 pin serial connector v Eight USB connectors two on front panel and six on rear panel v Stasndard mouse connector v Standard keyboard connector v Ethernet connector v VGA monitor connector v Three audio connectors line in line out and microphone on rear panel v Two audio connectors microphone and headphone on ...

Page 25: ... device Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model Note Not all countries or regions have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows Vista Ope...

Page 26: ...Internal drives v 3 5 inch half inch slim diskette drive some models v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATAII internal hard disk drive v Optical drive some models Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array VGA monitor v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support ADD2 card is needed for dual display v PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connect...

Page 27: ...ardware test results Input output features v 25 pin Extended Capabilities Port ECP Extended Parallel Port EPP v 9 pin serial connector v Eight USB connectors two on front panel and six on rear panel v Ethernet connector v VGA monitor connector v Three audio connectors line in line out nad microphone on rear panel v Two audio connectors microphone and headphone on front panel v One eSATA connector ...

Page 28: ...Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software If it does an operating system device drivers to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating systems preinstalled varies by model Note Not all countries or regions have these operating systems v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows Vista Operating s...

Page 29: ...ial Advanced Technology Attachment SATAII internal hard disk drive v Optical drive some models Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array VGA monitor v Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with dual display support ADD2 card is needed for dual display Audio subsystem v HD with ADI 1882 Audio Codec v Microphone and headphone connectors on the front panel v Line in an...

Page 30: ...nd Power Interface ACPI support Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock Kensington lock v Keyboard with fingerprint reader some models see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program for more information v Cover presence switch some models v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive keyboard or mou...

Page 31: ...cation goes to press Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility check the Web site of the operating system vendor Chapter 3 Setting up your computer 23 ...

Page 32: ...te of the operating system vendor Dimensions Width 325 mm 12 8 in Height 107 mm 4 21in Depth 410 mm 16 14 in Weight Minimum configuration as shipped 8 2 kg 18 lbs Maximum configuration 10 4 kg 23 lbs Environment Air temperature Operating at 0 3000 ft 914 4 m 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 10 p...

Page 33: ...the operating system vendor Dimensions Width 400 mm 15 7 in Height 175 mm 6 9 in Depth 432 mm 17 0in Weight Minimum configuration as shipped 8 17 kg 18 lbs Maximum configuration 10 21 kg 22 5lbs Environment Air temperature Operating at 0 3000 ft 914 4 m 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 40 to 60 C 40 to 140F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 10 per hou...

Page 34: ...site of the operating system vendor Dimensions Width 317 mm 12 48 in Height 99 mm 3 9 in Depth 341 mm 13 4in Weight Minimum configuration as shipped 6 32 kg 13 9 lbs Maximum configuration 7 42 kg 16 4 lbs Environment Air temperature Operating at 0 3000 ft 914 4 m 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90...

Page 35: ...ing at 0 3000 ft 914 4 m 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 10 per hour Maximum altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3048 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 60 Hz Voltage switch se...

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Page 37: ...system will not boot ThinkVantage Client Security Solution This unique hardware software combination is available on select Lenovo computers It helps protect your information including vital security information like passwords encryption keys and electronic credentials while guarding against unauthorized user access to data ThinkVantage System Update ThinkVantage System Update is a software progra...

Page 38: ...lled from the factory on your hard disk PC Doctor for Windows works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating system controlled settings that can cause hardware failures Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is a tool used to view print and search PDF documents See Online Books folder on page 53 for more information about accessing the online books...

Page 39: ...art 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 items that identify system configuration topics To view or change settings see Starting the Setup Utility program When working with the Setup Utility program menu you must use the keyboard The keys used to perform ...

Page 40: ...hange any configuration settings you must use your administrator password Setting changing and deleting a password To set change or delete a password do the following Note A password can be any combination of up to twelve characters A Z a z and 0 9 For more information see Password considerations on page 31 1 Start the Setup Utility program see Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility on page 31 2 From t...

Page 41: ...enu does not display using this method repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than leaving it pressed when turning on the computer 3 Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin Note Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or...

Page 42: ...ng system other than Windows XP your computer performance might be degraded Therefore you should always set HyperThreading to Disabled unless you are sure your operating system supports HyperThreading Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu you might have to press Esc several times If you want to sav...

Page 43: ...s 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 diskette or an update program that can be run from the operating system Note You can download a self starting bootable CD image known as an iso image of the diagnostics program from http www lenovo com...

Page 44: ... Enter 2 Locate the Downloadable files for your machine type as follows a In the Enter a product field type your machine type and click Go b Click Continue c Click Downloads and drivers d Under the BIOS category click the Flash BIOS update e Click the txt file that contains the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update flash from the operating system version 3 Print these instructions Th...

Page 45: ...computer v The monitor power cord is plugged into the monitor and into a working electrical outlet v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly v The voltage is set to the correct setting for your country v The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor and to the monitor connector on the computer Note If your computer has two monitor connect...

Page 46: ...ty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts Verify that no keys are stuck down If you cannot correct the problem have the computer serviced Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers...

Page 47: ... the Windows operating system Use PC Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem You can run PC Doctor for DOS from a diagnostic CD image or diagnostic diskettes that you create You can also run PC Doctor for DOS from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Note Be sure to create a diagnostic C...

Page 48: ...tart the computer Note If the diagnostic program does not start the optical drive or diskette drive has not been set as a bootable device See Selecting a startup device on page 33 for instructions on how to select or change the startup device 5 When the diagnostics program opens follow the instructions on the screen Note If you are running diagnostics from a diskette when prompted remove the first...

Page 49: ...lect Diagnose hardware 5 The diagnostic program opens automatically Select the diagnostic test you want to run Press the F1 key for additional help 6 Follow the instructions on the screen Note Rescue media includes PC Doctor for Windows PE For more information about rescue media see Creating and using rescue media on page 48 Cleaning the mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an ...

Page 50: ...en turn the mouse right side up so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand 5 Wash the ball in warm soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth 6 Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint 7 Look for a build up of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage This build up usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers 8 If the roller...

Page 51: ...11 Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer 12 Turn your computer back on Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 43 ...

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Page 53: ...estore the contents of the hard disk to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory Product Recovery discs are useful if you transfer the computer to another area sell the computer recycle the computer or as a last resort put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precautionary measure it is important to create a se...

Page 54: ...e information see Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence on page 51 4 In the Rescue and Recovery menu click Restore your system 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted Note After restoring your hard disk to the original factory content you might have to reinstall some software or drivers See Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace...

Page 55: ...e Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected hidden area of your hard disk that operates independently from the Windows operating system This enables you to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace v Rescue files from your ha...

Page 56: ...e files from your hard disk or from a backup click Rescue files then follow the instructions on the screen v To restore your hard disk from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard drive to the factory contents click Restore your system then follow the instructions on the screen v For information about other features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace click Help Notes 1 After restori...

Page 57: ...om that drive When the rescue media starts the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens Help for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace If your rescue media fails to start you might not have your rescue device CD drive DVD drive or USB device set correctly in your BIOS startup sequence For more information see Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence on page 51 Creating...

Page 58: ... devices The latest device drivers for factory installed devices also are available on the World Wide Web at http www lenovo com think support To reinstall a device driver for a factory installed device do the following 1 Start your computer and operating system 2 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk 3 Open the C SWTOOLS folder 4 Open the DRIVERS...

Page 59: ...ing the Setup Utility on page 31 Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment you can v Use your rescue media CD DVD or USB hard disk to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace See Creating and using rescue media on page 48 for details v Use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file ...

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Page 61: ... The publications also are available on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Notes 1 These publications are in Portable Document Format PDF format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not yet 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 Acrobat Reader installatio...

Page 62: ...s Read and understand all safety information before using this product www lenovo com The Lenovo Web site www lenovo com provides information and services to help you buy upgrade and maintain your computer You can access up to date information for your computer on the Lenovo Web site From the www lenovo com Web site you can also v Shop for Desktop and notebook computers Monitors Projectors Upgrade...

Page 63: ...ranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service v Engineering Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes ECs available that apply to your hardware These items are not covered by the warranty v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Le...

Page 64: ... particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http www lenovo com support click Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen For technical assistance with the installation of or questions r...

Page 65: ...e it is just like specifying a parameter of 0 Example ATH ENTER Basic AT commands In the following listings all default settings are printed in bold text Command Function A Manually answer incoming call A Repeat last command executed Do not precede A with AT or follow with ENTER D_ 0 9 A D and L last number redial P pulse dialing Note Pulse dialing is not supported for Australia New Zealand Norway...

Page 66: ...turn to Data Mode O1 Return to Data Mode and initiate an equalizer retrain P Set Pulse dial as default Q_ Q0 Modem sends responses Sr Read and display value in register r Sr n Set register r to value n n 0 255 T Set Tone Dial as default V_ V0 Numeric responses V1 Word responses W_ W0 Report DTE speed only W1 Report line speed error correction protocol and DTE speed W2 Report DCE speed only X_ X0 H...

Page 67: ...low control M_ M0 Asynchronous operation P_ P0 US setting for off hook to on hook ratio P1 UK and Hong Kong off hook to on hook ratio P2 Same as P0 setting but at 20 pulses per minute P3 Same as P1 setting but at 20 pulses per minute R_ R0 Reserved R1 CTS operates per flow control requirements S_ S0 Force DSR Signal High ON S1 DSR off in command mode on in on line mode T_ T0 Ends test in progress ...

Page 68: ... Parameter b specifies automode operations where 0 automode disabled 1 automode enabled with V 8 V 32 Annex A Parameter c specifies the minimum connection data rate 300 56000 Parameter d specifies the maximum connection rate 300 56000 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...

Page 69: ... Set the polled station identification FCIG Report the polled station identification FCR Capability to receive FCR Capability to receive FCSI Report the called station ID FDCC DCE capabilities parameters FDCS Report current session FDCS Current session results FDIS Report remote capabilities FDIS Current sessions parameters FDR Begin or continue phase C receive data FDT Data transmission FDTC Repo...

Page 70: ...ufacturer REV Identify Revision Level TL Audio output transmit level VBQ Query Buffer Size VBS Bits per sample ADPCM or PCM VBT Beep Tone Timer VCI Identify Compression Method VLS Voice line select VRA Ringback goes away timer VRN Ringback never came timer VRX Voice Receive Mode VSDB Silence deletion tuner VSK Buffer skid setting VSP Silence detection period VSR Sampling rate selection VSS Silence...

Page 71: ...s not have Taxsignal switched OFF modem function may be impaired The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications Telekom PTT SCR BE Taximpulssperrfilter 12kHz PTT Art 444 112 7 Bakom 93 0291 Z N Appendix A Manual modem commands 63 ...

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Page 73: ... 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 use in impla...

Page 74: ...ion 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 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo Rescue and Recovery ThinkCentre ThinkVantage The following terms a...

Page 75: ...ng 50 diagnostic CD image 10 40 creating 39 diskettes 10 39 40 creating 39 PC Doctor for DOS 38 39 PC Doctor for Windows 38 39 diagnostic continued PC Doctor for Windows PE 38 41 programs 38 Rescue and Recovery workspace 40 41 running diskettes 40 running CD image 40 diagnostics 37 diagnostics programs using 55 disc creating product recovery 45 diskette creating and using a recovery repair 49 docu...

Page 76: ...ms updating system 35 purchasing additional services 56 R recovering device drivers 50 software 45 recovery operations backup and 46 problems solving 51 repair diskette creating and using 49 workspace rescue and 47 Rescue and Recovery 45 rescue and recovery workspace 47 rescue device starting 51 rescue media creating and using 48 resources information 53 S safety 1 safety information 54 security f...

Page 77: ...5 documentation 55 other services 56 passwords 31 recovery repair diskette creating and using 49 rescue media creating and 48 Setup Utility 31 utility program starting 31 V video subsystem 12 15 18 21 viewing and changing settings 31 voice commands 62 W warranty information 54 web site Lenovo 54 workspace arranging 3 workspace backup and recovery 47 Index 69 ...

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