Thinkcentre User Guide
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ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 2119, 2121, 3229, 3234, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3240, 3242, and 3243 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix A “Notices” on page 119. Fourth Edition (September 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925. Contents Important safety information . v Using CDs and DVDs . 18 Service and upgrades . v Handling and storing CD and DVD media . 18 Static electricity prevention. v Playing a CD or DVD . 19 Power cords and power adapters . vi Recording a CD or DVD . 19 Extension cords and related devices . vi Plugs and outlets. vii Chapter 3. You and your computer . 21 External devices . vii Accessibility and comfort . 21 General battery notice. vii Arranging your workspace . 21 Rechargeable battery notice . viii Comfort . 21 Heat and product ventilation . viii Glare and lighting . 22 Operating environment . ix Air circulation . 22 Modem safety information . ix Electrical outlets and cable lengths . 22 Laser compliance statement . x Register your computer with Lenovo . 23 Power supply statement . x Moving your computer to another country or region . 23 Cleaning and maintenance . x Voltage-selection switch . 23 Additional important information. x Replacement power cords . 24 Chapter 1. Product overview . 1 Chapter 4. Security . 25 Features . 1 Security features . 25 Specifications . 4 Attaching an integrated cable lock . 26 Lenovo programs . 4 Using passwords. 26 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system . 4 BIOS passwords . 26 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows Windows passwords . 27 8 operating system . 6 Configuring the fingerprint reader . 27 An introduction to Lenovo programs . 6 Using and understanding firewalls . 27 Locations. 8 Protecting data against viruses . 27 Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer . 9 Chapter 5. Installing or replacing Locating connectors on the rear of your hardware . 29 computer . 10 Handling static-sensitive devices . 29 Locating components . 12 Installing or replacing hardware . 29 Locating parts on the system board . 13 Installing external options . 29 Machine type and model label. 14 Installing or removing the vertical stand . 30 Installing or removing the VESA mount Chapter 2. Using your computer . 15 bracket . 31 Frequently asked questions . 15 Removing the computer cover. 33 Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 Installing or replacing a memory module. 35 operating system. 15 Replacing the optical drive . 37 Using the keyboard . 16 Replacing the secondary hard disk drive. 42 Using Windows shortcut keys . 16 Replacing the battery . 48 Using the blue ThinkVantage button . 16 Replacing the ac power adapter . 49 Using a fingerprint reader . 16 Replacing the ac power adapter bracket. 51 Using the wheel mouse . 17 Replacing the power switch board . 53 Adjusting audio . 17 Replacing the heat sink . 55 About your computer audio . 17 Replacing the microprocessor . 58 Setting the volume from the desktop . 17 Replacing the hard disk drive bracket . 60 Setting the volume from Control Panel . 18 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 i Replacing the WiFi card module . 64 Chapter 9. Preventing problems . 93 Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna . 66 Keeping your computer current . 93 Replacing the system fan. 69 Getting the latest device drivers for your Replacing the internal speaker. 71 computer . 93 Replacing the keyboard or mouse . 73 Updating your operating system . 93 Completing the parts replacement . 74 Using System Update . 94 Cleaning and maintenance . 94 Chapter 6. Recovery information . 77 Basics . 94 Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating Cleaning your computer . 95 system . 77 Good maintenance practices . 96 Creating and using recovery media . 77 Moving your computer . 96 Performing backup and recovery operations . 78 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . 79 Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and Creating and using a rescue medium . 80 diagnostics . 97 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and Basic troubleshooting . 97 device drivers . 81 Troubleshooting procedure . 98 Reinstalling software programs . 82 Troubleshooting . 98 Reinstalling device drivers . 82 Audio problems . 99 Solving recovery problems . 82 CD problems . 100 Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating DVD problems . 101 system . 83 Intermittent problems . 103 Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems . 103 program . 85 Monitor problems. 105 Starting the Setup Utility program . 85 Networking problems . 106 Viewing and changing settings . 85 Option problems . 109 Using passwords. 85 Performance and lockup problems . 110 Password considerations. 86 Printer problems . 111 Power-On Password . 86 Serial port problems. 112 Administrator Password . 86 Software problems . 112 Hard Disk Password. 86 USB problems . 113 Setting, changing, and deleting a password . 86 Lenovo Solution Center . 114 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) . 87 Chapter 11. Getting information, help, Enabling or disabling a device . 87 and service . 115 Selecting a startup device . 88 Information resources . 115 Selecting a temporary startup device . 88 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . 115 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence . 88 Lenovo Welcome . 115 Enabling ErP compliance mode . 88 Help and Support. 115 ICE performance mode . 89 Safety and Warranty. 115 ICE thermal alert . 89 Lenovo Web site . 115 Exiting the Setup Utility program . 90 Lenovo Support Web site. 116 Help and service . 116 Chapter 8. Updating system Using the documentation and diagnostic programs . 91 program . 116 Using system programs . 91 Calling for service. 116 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . 91 Using other services . 117 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating Purchasing additional services . 117 system . 92 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . 92 Appendix A. Notices. 119 Trademarks . 120 ii ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix B. Regulatory Battery recycling information for the European information . 121 Union . 127 Export classification notice . 121 Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Electronic emissions notices . 121 Substances Directive (RoHS) . 129 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity . 121 China RoHS. 129 Additional regulatory information . 123 Turkish RoHS . 129 Ukraine RoHS . 129 Appendix C. WEEE and recycling India RoHS . 130 information . 125 Important WEEE information . 125 Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model Recycling information . 125 information . 131 Recycling information for Brazil . 126 Index. 133 Battery recycling information for Taiwan. 126 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii iv ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the information in this section and the safety information in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that you received with this product. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The Lenovo Support Web site also provides the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide and this User Guide in additional languages. Service and upgrades Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product. Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable 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, always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source. For more information on CRUs, refer to Chapter 5 “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 29. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Static electricity prevention Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can cause damage to the part. When you unpack an option © Copyright Lenovo 2012 v or CRU, do not open the static-protective package containing the part until the instructions direct you to install it. When you handle options or CRUs,