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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Optical drive eject/close
button*

Eject or close the optical drive tray.

2. Optical drive status indicator*

This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use.

3. Internal speaker*

Enable you to experience high-quality sound.

4. Storage drive status indicator

This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.

5. Card reader slot*

Supported cards:

• Secure Digital (SD) card

• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card

• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card

Note:

Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable

media (CPRM) feature for the SD card.

See “Use a media card (for selected models)” on page 14.

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M720e

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Page 2: ...nt safety information on page 67 Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide First Edition September 2019 Copyright Lenovo 2019 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... the BIOS menu 23 Navigate in the BIOS interface 23 Change the display language of UEFI BIOS 23 Set the system date and time 24 Change the startup sequence 24 Enable or disable the configuration change detection feature 24 Enable or disable the automatic power on feature 25 Enable or disable the smart power on feature 25 Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode 25 Enable or disable the ICE th...

Page 4: ... PCI Express card 59 Chapter 8 Help and support 63 Self help resources 63 Call Lenovo 64 Before you contact Lenovo 64 Lenovo Customer Support Center 64 Purchase additional services 65 Appendix A Important safety information 67 Appendix B Accessibility and ergonomic information 81 Appendix C Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system 85 Appendix D Compliance information 87 Appendix ...

Page 5: ... might not be applicable to your computer Documentation content is subject to change without notice Lenovo makes constant improvements on the documentation of your computer including this User Guide To get the latest documentation go to https support lenovo com Microsoft makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system through Windows Update As a result some information in this docum...

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Page 7: ...igh quality sound 4 Storage drive status indicator This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use 5 Card reader slot Supported cards Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC USH 1 card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC USH 1 card Note Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable media CPRM feature for the SD card See Use a media card for selected ...

Page 8: ... off or in hibernation mode Blinking rapidly The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode Blinking slowly The computer is in sleep mode 7 Microphone connector Connect a microphone 8 Headset connector also known as combo audio jack Connect a headset or headphones to your computer 9 USB 3 1 connectors Gen 1 2 Connect USB compatible devices such as a USB keyboard USB mouse USB storage device or...

Page 9: ... headset microphones 2 DisplayPort 1 2 out connector Send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device such as a high performance monitor For more information see https www vesa org wp content uploads 2010 12 DisplayPort DevCon Presentation DP 1 2 Dec 2010 rev 2b pdf 3 VGA out connector Send video signals from the computer to another video device such as a monitor 4 U...

Page 10: ...the mouse to your computer through a smart cable clip 10 Padlock loop Lock the computer cover through a padlock 11 Security lock slot Lock your computer to a desk table or other fixtures through a Kensington style cable lock 12 Serial connector Connect an external modem a serial printer or other devices that use a serial connector 13 PCI Express card area Install PCI Express cards into this area t...

Page 11: ...connector 9 Internal speaker connector 10 M 2 storage drive slot 11 4 pin SATA power connector 12 SATA 3 0 connector 13 SATA 3 0 connector 14 Front USB 2 0 connector card reader connector 15 Serial COM2 connector 16 PCH 17 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 18 Cover presence switch connector Intrusion switch connector 19 PCI Express x1 card slot 20 Parallel connector Chapter 1 Meet your computer 5...

Page 12: ... outline dual in line memory module UDIMM Storage device 2 5 inch form factor 7 mm 0 28 inch height hard disk drive 3 5 inch form factor 7 mm 0 28 inch height hard disk drive M 2 solid state drive Intel Optane memory To know the storage drive capacity 1 Right click the Start button to open the Start context menu 2 Click Disk Management Note The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is les...

Page 13: ... file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device USB device Data rate Gbit s 3 1 Gen 1 5 3 1 Gen 2 10 3 2 20 Chapter 1 Meet your computer 7 ...

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Page 15: ...s of the Administrator type With an Administrator account you can create additional user accounts or change account types by doing the following 1 Open the Start menu and select Settings Accounts Family other users 2 Follow the on screen instructions Microsoft account You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account To create a Microsoft account go to the Microsoft sign...

Page 16: ...ter and the Web 8 Task View Display all opened apps and switch among them 9 Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features 10 Battery status icon Display power status and change battery or power settings When your computer is not connected to ac power the icon changes to 11 Network icon Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status When connec...

Page 17: ... Microsoft Store and search by the app name Key features Lenovo vantage enables you to Know the device status easily and customize device settings Download and install UEFI BIOS firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up to date Monitor your computer health and secure your computer against outside threats Look up warranty status online Access User Guide and helpful articles Notes The ava...

Page 18: ...ea on the taskbar 2 Follow the on screen instructions to adjust the volume Click the speaker icon to mute the audio Change the sound settings 1 Go to Control Panel and view by category 2 Click Hardware and Sound Sound 3 Change the settings as you prefer 12 M720e User Guide ...

Page 19: ...aken the computer from Sleep mode press any key on your keyboard To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving 1 Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons 2 Click Power Options and then choose or customize a power plan of your preference Transfer data Quickly share your files using the built in Bluetooth technology among devices with the ...

Page 20: ... a SD card slot read the following information Install a media card 1 Locate the SD card slot 2 Ensure that the metal contacts on the card are facing the ones in the SD card slot Insert the card firmly into the SD card slot until it is secured in place Remove a media card Attention Before removing a media card eject the card from the Windows operating system first Otherwise data on the card might ...

Page 21: ... cable clip 3 Press the clip 2 into the cable lock slot 3 until it snaps into position Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer Options include memory modules storage devices network cards power adapters keyboards mice and more To shop at Lenovo go to https www lenovo com accessories Chapter 3 Explore your comput...

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Page 23: ...ocking device and security feature You can purchase computer locks from Lenovo Padlock Locking the computer cover through a padlock prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your computer Kensington style cable lock Lock your computer to a desk table or other fixtures through a Kensington style cable lock Log in to your computer securely This section provides secure ways to log in to your comp...

Page 24: ...ive Note After you set a hard disk password your data on the storage drive is protected even if the storage drive is removed from one computer and installed in another System management password for selected models You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor password to control security related features To customize the authority of the system managem...

Page 25: ...r the authentication is not successful Associate your fingerprints with your power on password and hard disk password 1 Turn off and then turn on the computer 2 When prompted scan your finger on the fingerprint reader 3 Enter your power on password hard disk password or both as required The connection is created When you start the computer again you can use your fingerprints to log in to the compu...

Page 26: ...us software Use Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware for selected models The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution The software detects if changes have been made on the computer such as hardware software or the computer call in location You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software Use BIOS security ...

Page 27: ...or message and log in to the operating system 1 Properly install or close the computer cover 2 Enter the BIOS menu save and then exit Use Intel BIOS guard The BIOS guard module cryptographically verifies all the BIOS updates to the system BIOS flash Therefore the malware is blocked from attacking the BIOS Use Smart USB Protection The Smart USB Protection function is a security function that helps ...

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Page 29: ...t change the system configurations that are protected by passwords Navigate in the BIOS interface Attention The default configurations are already optimized for you in boldface Improper change of the configurations might cause unexpected results Depending on your keyboard you can navigate in the BIOS interface by pressing the following keys or combinations of Fn and the following keys F1 or Fn F1 ...

Page 30: ...temporary startup device Note Not all discs and storage drives are bootable 1 Depending on the type of the storage device do one of the following If the storage device is internal go to step 2 If the storage device is a disc ensure that the computer is on or turn on the computer Then insert the disc into the optical drive If the storage device is an external device other than a disc connect the st...

Page 31: ...tart the computer When the logo screen is displayed press F1 or Fn F1 2 Select Power Smart Power On and press Enter 3 Enable or disable the feature as desired 4 Press F10 or Fn F10 to save the changes and exit Enable or disable the ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation For more information go to https www lenovo com us en compliance e...

Page 32: ...disable the feature as desired 5 Press F10 or Fn F10 to save the changes and exit Change the ICE performance mode You can adjust the acoustic and thermal performance of your computer by changing the ICE performance mode Three choices are available Better Acoustic Performance default setting The computer works with less noise at a normal thermal level Better Thermal Performance The computer works a...

Page 33: ...e disc supported only on selected models Download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by one of the following methods From Lenovo Vantage Open Lenovo Vantage to check the available update packages If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available follow the on screen instructions to download and install the package From the Lenovo Support Web site 1 Go to https support lenovo com 2 D...

Page 34: ...tlets Then remove any parts that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 3 Move the jumper from the standard position to the maintenance position 4 Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets 5 Turn on the computer and the monitor When the computer beeps wait for approximately 10 seconds 6 Turn off the computer by holding the power button for approximat...

Page 35: ...ed devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded and working electrical outlets d All connected devices are enabled in UEFI BIOS 2 Use an antivirus program to see if the computer has been infected by a virus If the program detects a virus remove the virus 3 Go to Troubleshooting on page 29 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing 4 Run the diagnos...

Page 36: ...t up from the correct storage drive or fails to start up Ensure that all storage drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly Ensure that the storage drive the computer starts up from is listed as the first startup device in UEFI BIOS In rare cases the storage drive with the operating system might get corrupted or damaged In such cases you might need to replace the storage drive If...

Page 37: ...d is disabled Therefore you must use the audio connectors on the audio adapter Ensure that the program you are running is designed for use in the Microsoft Windows operating system If the program is designed to run in DOS the program does not use the Windows sound feature The program must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation Ensure that the audio device drivers are corre...

Page 38: ...software that is necessary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software Set the same duplex for the switch port and the adapter If you configured the adapter for full duplex ensure that the switch port is also configured for full duplex Setting a wrong duplex mode might degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections When a ...

Page 39: ... menu 2 Click Windows System File Explorer This PC 3 Right click your C drive and then click Properties 4 Check the amount of free space and then click Disk Cleanup 5 A list of unnecessary file categories is displayed Select the category you want to delete and then click OK Disable some Windows features or remove some unnecessary programs 1 Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icon...

Page 40: ... scratched or damaged Try inserting another disc that you know works If you have multiple CD or DVD drives installed or a combination of CD and DVD drives try inserting the disc into the other drive In some cases only one of the drives is connected to the audio subsystem A bootable recovery medium such as the Product Recovery CD cannot be used to start your computer Ensure that the CD or DVD drive...

Page 41: ...ower cord to a grounded electrical outlet Turn on the serial device and keep the device online Install any programs supplied with the serial device Refer to the documentation that comes with the serial device for more information If you added one serial connector adapter ensure that the adapter is installed correctly USB device problems Problem Solution A USB device cannot be accessed Connect the ...

Page 42: ...tools This section introduces a set of Lenovo diagnostic tools For more information go to https pcsupport lenovo com lenovodiagnosticsolutions Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage is preinstalled on your computer To diagnose problems with Lenovo Vantage 1 Open the Start menu 2 Click Lenovo Vantage Health Support Run a Hardware Scan 3 Follow the on screen instructions If you are unable to isolate and reso...

Page 43: ...s operating system from loading Use the Command Prompt for advanced troubleshooting Change the UEFI firmware settings on your computer Change the startup settings of the Windows operating system Go back to the previous build Windows automatic recovery Note Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process The Windows recovery environment on your computer operates indep...

Page 44: ...very solutions 6 Select a recovery solution as desired Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the process Create and use a recovery USB device It is recommended that you create a recovery USB drive as early as possible as a backup for the Windows recovery programs With the recovery USB drive you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the preinstalled Windows recovery programs ar...

Page 45: ...liminate the driver as the potential cause of a problem Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods From Lenovo Vantage Open Lenovo Vantage to check the available update packages If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available follow the on screen instructions to download and install the package From the Lenovo Support Web site Go to https support lenovo com and sele...

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Page 47: ...our product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU When return is required 1 return instructions a prepaid shipping label and a container will be included with the replacement CRU and 2 you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty 30 days of your...

Page 48: ...s Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Replacement procedure 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 3 Replace the vertical stand Figure 1 Removing the vertical stand 42 M720e User Gui...

Page 49: ...tant safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Replacement procedure 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 3 Replace the...

Page 50: ...econnect all disconnected cables to the computer Note If a locking device is available use it to lock the computer Computer cover Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions 44 M720e User Guide ...

Page 51: ...Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 3 Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover 4 Remove the computer cover Figure 5 Removing the computer cover Chapter 7 CRU replacement 45 ...

Page 52: ...to lock the computer Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Replacement procedure 1 Remove the computer cover See Computer cover on page 44 2 Replace the front bezel 46 M720e User Guide ...

Page 53: ...l Figure 8 Installing the front bezel 3 Reinstall the removed parts Optical drive Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Chapter 7 CRU replacement 47 ...

Page 54: ... procedure 1 Remove the computer cover See Computer cover on page 44 2 Remove the front bezel See Front bezel on page 46 3 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive 4 Replace the optical drive Figure 9 Removing the optical drive Figure 10 Removing the optical drive bracket 48 M720e User Guide ...

Page 55: ...le to the new optical drive 6 Reinstall the removed parts Storage drive Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Chapter 7 CRU replacement 49 ...

Page 56: ... 46 3 Remove the optical drive See Optical drive on page 47 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the storage drive 5 Remove the storage drive bracket Figure 13 Removing the storage drive bracket 6 Replace the storage drive 3 5 inch storage drive Figure 14 Removing the 3 5 inch storage drive 50 M720e User Guide ...

Page 57: ...Figure 15 Installing the 3 5 inch storage drive 2 5 inch storage drive Figure 16 Removing the 2 5 inch storage drive Chapter 7 CRU replacement 51 ...

Page 58: ...cable and the power cable to the new storage drive 9 Reinstall the removed parts Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 52 M720e User Guide ...

Page 59: ...47 4 Remove the storage drive bracket See Storage drive on page 49 5 Disconnect the power supply assembly cable from the system board 6 Replace the power supply assembly Figure 19 Removing the power supply assembly Figure 20 Installing the power supply assembly 7 Connect the new power supply assembly cable to the system board 8 Reinstall the removed parts Chapter 7 CRU replacement 53 ...

Page 60: ...ral minutes until the computer is cool Replacement procedure 1 Remove the computer cover See Computer cover on page 44 2 Remove the front bezel See Front bezel on page 46 3 Remove the optical drive See Optical drive on page 47 4 Remove the storage drive bracket See Storage drive on page 49 5 Replace the M 2 storage drive Figure 21 Removing the screw Figure 22 Removing the M 2 storage drive 54 M720...

Page 61: ...e removed parts Coin cell battery Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Chapter 7 CRU replacement 55 ...

Page 62: ... the Safety and Warranty Guide Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and settings for built in features such as parallel connector assignments configurations A coin cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer The coin cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no coin cell battery lasts forev...

Page 63: ...Figure 25 Removing the coin cell battery Figure 26 Removing the coin cell battery Chapter 7 CRU replacement 57 ...

Page 64: ...install the removed parts Memory module Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 58 M720e User Guide ...

Page 65: ...ive on page 47 4 Remove the storage drive bracket See Storage drive on page 49 5 Replace a memory module Figure 29 Removing a memory module Figure 30 Installing a memory module 6 Reinstall the removed parts PCI Express card Prerequisite Before you start read Appendix A Important safety information on page 67 and print the following instructions Chapter 7 CRU replacement 59 ...

Page 66: ...eplacement procedure 1 Remove the computer cover See Computer cover on page 44 2 Replace a PCI Express card Figure 31 Removing a PCI Express card Note If the card is held in place by a retaining latch press the latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Then gently remove the card from the slot 60 M720e User Guide ...

Page 67: ...Figure 32 Installing a PCI Express card Figure 33 Installing a PCI Express card 3 Replace a PCI Express card 4 Reinstall the removed parts Chapter 7 CRU replacement 61 ...

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Page 69: ... Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide This User Guide Regulatory Notice 1 Go to https support lenovo com 2 Detect your computer or select computer model manually 3 Select Documentation and filter out the documentation you want Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following Drivers and software Diagnostic solutions Product and service warranty Product and parts detail...

Page 70: ...e following illustration shows where to find the machine type and serial number of your computer Lenovo Customer Support Center During the warranty period you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help Telephone numbers For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region go to https pcsupport lenovo com supportphonelist Note Phone numbers are subject to change without n...

Page 71: ...warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product see Warranty infor...

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Page 73: ...en when the computer is unplugged so the battery safety information applies to all computer products Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and if necessary repaired by an authorized servicer As with any electronic device pay close atten...

Page 74: ...laceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with a power cord alw...

Page 75: ...nals and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input pins or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords wher...

Page 76: ...ts intended to be operated in Denmark Use a cord set with a grounding type attachment plug The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed For units intended to be operated in Norway Sweden Finland Use a cord set with a two prong attachment plug The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the ...

Page 77: ...Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing ...

Page 78: ...e any part of the body seek medical care immediately Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Leave in an extremely low air pressure environment Leave in an extremely high temperature environment Crush puncture cut or incinerate Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state o...

Page 79: ...er Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high traffic areas Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings Do not store or operate your computer inside furniture as this might increase...

Page 80: ...cables have been connected to the computer DANGER During electrical storms do not perform any replacement and do not connect the telephone cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall Laser safety information CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of ...

Page 81: ...our computer has both a headphone connector and an audio line out connector always use the headphone connector for earphones headphones or a headset However the headphone connector does not support the microphone of the headset If your computer has both a headset connector and an audio line out connector always use the headset connector for earphones headphones or a headset Excessive sound pressur...

Page 82: ...DANGER Plastic bags can be dangerous Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation Glass parts notice CAUTION Some parts of your product may be made of glass This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove it Stop using your product until the glass is replaced by t...

Page 83: ... tips on how to minimize visual fatigue please go to https www lenovo com us en safecomp to visit Minimizing Visual Fatigue Tip over hazard prevention notice The computer may cause harm to children if it is not located in an appropriate place Follow the tips below to protect children from harm caused by the computer tipping over Place the computers or monitors on sturdy furniture with a low base o...

Page 84: ...etal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body When possible remove the static sensitive part from the static protective packaging and install the part without setting it down When this is not possible place the static protective packaging on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place the part on the computer cov...

Page 85: ...a log book Entries might include major software or hardware changes device driver updates intermittent problems and what you did to resolve them and other issues you might have experienced The cause of a problem might be change in hardware change in software or any other actions that might have taken place A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine the cause of a problem Back up your...

Page 86: ...keys at a time the cloth might hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the keyboard To remove any crumbs or dust from beneath the keys you can use a camera blower with a brush or use cool air from a hair dryer Clean the computer screen Scratches oil dust chemicals and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of your computer screen Use a dry soft l...

Page 87: ...k Turn on or turn off Mouse Keys Left Alt Left Shift PrtScn or PrtSc Turn on or turn off High Contrast For more information go to https windows microsoft com and then search using any of the following keywords keyboard shortcuts key combinations shortcut keys Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables you to configure your computers to suit their physical a...

Page 88: ...e and send e mails To use Speech Recognition 1 Go to Control Panel and view by Category 2 Click Ease of Access Speech Recognition 3 Follow the on screen instructions Screen reader technologies Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software program interfaces help systems and various online documents For additional information about screen readers see the following Use PDFs with scree...

Page 89: ...ough a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader Ergonomic information Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind o...

Page 90: ...ep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral vertical or upright position Chair Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment Use chair adjustments to best suit your comfort posture Arm and hand position If available use chair arm rests or an area on your working surface to provide weight support for your arms Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed and neu...

Page 91: ...Web site or from your computer contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW Access the Ubuntu help system The Ubuntu help system provides information about how to use the Ubuntu operating system To access the help system from Home Screen move your pointer to the Launch bar and then click the Help icon If you cannot find the Help icon from the Launch bar click...

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Page 93: ...commended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B equipment according to European Standards harmonized in the Directives in compliance The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interfer...

Page 94: ...n about Lenovo products Recycling and environmental information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products For information about recycling Lenovo products go to https www lenovo com us en compliance recycl...

Page 95: ...perly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused computers and monitors For details visit the Lenovo Web site at https www lenovo com us en social_responsib...

Page 96: ...imed upon end of life per this Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must ...

Page 97: ...formation for Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive of countries and regions The latest environmental information about Lenovo products is available at https www lenovo com us en compliance eco declaration European Union RoHS This Lenovo product with included parts cables cords and so on meets the requirements of Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the use of certain haz...

Page 98: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Rules Mainland China RoHS 92 M720e User Guide ...

Page 99: ...ollowing information refers to ThinkCentre M720e machine types 11BD 11BE and 11BF This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Appendix D Compliance information 93 ...

Page 100: ...ion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Lenovo United States Incorporated 7001 Development Drive Morrisville NC 27560 Email FCC lenovo com Locate the FCC ID or IC Certification information You can find the FCC an...

Page 101: ...lichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten bzw der EU Richtlinie 2014 30 EU der EU Richtlinie 2014 53 EU Artikel 3 1b für Geräte der Klasse B Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformitätszeichen CE zu führen Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ...

Page 102: ... computer When the logo screen is displayed press Enter or tap the prompt to enter the Startup Interrupt menu Then press F9 or tap the Regulatory Information option The E label screen is displayed Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 5A992 c It can be re exported excep...

Page 103: ...may be affixed to the product the product packaging or displayed electronically on the E label screen or the power settings interface By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction...

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Page 105: ... right to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase For the confi...

Page 106: ...notice For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site https support lenovo com Trademarks LENOVO LENOVO logo THINKCENTRE and THINKCENTRE logo are trademarks of Lenovo Intel Intel SpeedStep Optane and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U S and or other countries Microsoft Windows Direct3D BitLocker and Cortana are...

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