Lenovo PC 300PL Setting Up Your PC - 6862, 6275

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Setting Up Your

Connect the monitor

signal cable to the

monitor (if it is not

already attached),

then to the monitor

connector on the

computer.

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Your computer has identification numbers

(serial and model/type) that you might

need if you ever have your computer

serviced.

To locate these numbers and

record this information, see Appendix A

in

For information about IBM-installed

software, see

in

your applications package.

Additional

programs and device drivers are on the

CD

and in some cases on other CDs and

diskettes.

If you are installing your own

operating system, make sure you install

the device drivers after you install your

operating system.

Installation instructions

are provided with the media or in

README files on the diskettes or CDs.

Using Your Personal Computer.

About Your Software

Ready-to-Configure Utility Program

Finish the

installation.

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Connect the

power cords.

Turn on the monitor

and computer.

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Check the position of the

voltage-selection switch.

Use a ballpoint pen to slide

the switch, if necessary.

Set the

voltage switch.

Connect the

keyboard cable.

Connect the

mouse cable.

Connect the

monitor cable.

Connect the keyboard

cable to the keyboard

connector.

Connect the mouse cable

to the mouse connector.

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Connect any

additional devices.

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Your computer might not have all the connectors shown.

Connect any

universal serial

bus (USB) devices.

Connect any printer or

other parallel device.

Attachment of the keyboard

extender is optional.

It snaps into

the bottom edge of the keyboard.

Attach the

keyboard extender.

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Voltage Switch Setting

115 or 115 V

230 or 230 V

Voltage Supply Range

90 –137 V ac

180–265 V ac

Turn on the monitor and other external

devices first, and then turn on the

computer. You see a logo screen while

the computer performs a short self-test.

Upon successful completion of the test,

the logo screen disappears, and the

software is loaded (in models with

preinstalled software).

Important:

If you suspect a problem, see

the "Solving Problems" chapter in

.

Using

Your Personal Computer

Connect an external

modem or other

serial devices.

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Important:

Create a diagnostic diskette

for future use.

For information about the

diagnostic programs provided with your

computer and instructions on how to

create the diagnostic diskette, see

.

Using Your Personal Computer

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Read Me First

For models equipped

with the audio

feature, connect any

optional devices.

Note:

For more

about this feature,

see

Using Your

Personal Computer.

For models equipped with

the integrated Ethernet

feature, connect the RJ-45

connector of an Ethernet

cable here to use this

feature.

Contact your

network administrator for

more about using your

computer on your network.

Note:

See

for

information about system

management features.

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PC 300GL

Type 6275

PC 300PL

Type 6862

For information about arranging your

computer for comfort and ease-of-use,

refer to

.

Using Your Personal Computer

Before You Begin

Arranging Your Workspace

Where to Find Other Information

Using Your Personal Computer:

This booklet,

included with your computer, provides

information about computer features.

A version

of this booklet is also on the World Wide Web.

Understanding Your Personal Computer:

This

publication provides additional information

about computer features.

It is located on the

Ready-to-Configure Utility Program CD and in

the IBM Welcome Center in the IBM-installed

software in many models.

About Your Software:

This booklet, included

with computers that have IBM-installed

software, describes the preinstalled software

package.

(The exact content depends on the

type of software installed.)

Installing Options in Your Personal Computer:

This publication provides step-by-step

instructions for installing memory, adapters,

drives, and other options inside your computer.

This publication is available on the World Wide

Web and the Ready-to-Configure Utility

Program CD.

Service and Technical Information:

These

publications provide information for developers

and trained service technicians.

You can find additional information at:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/cdt

Look in the "Getting Help, Service, and

Information" chapter in Using Your Personal

Computer for information on ordering

publications and for addresses of other

related IBM Web pages.

Important Information:

•

When the power cord is first plugged

in, the computer powers on for a few

seconds, then powers off.

This is a

normal operation.

•

In some circumstances, the computer

might not power off immediately when

the power switch is pressed.

In this

case, press the power switch until the

power turns off.

If there is a label covering the power

connector, remove it.

Connect the

power cords to the computer, monitor,

and other devices first, and then plug

the cords into properly grounded

electrical outlets.

Make sure you have an adequate number

of properly grounded electrical outlets for

the computer, monitor, and any other

devices.

Select a location for the computer

where it will remain dry.

Leave about 50

mm (2 in.) of space around the computer to

allow for proper air circulation.

Have your

computer publications handy in case you

need additional instructions.

You will need the following:

Computer

Monitor (sold

Computer

separately with

power cord

signal cable and

Keyboard

power cord)

Mouse

Publications

If you are missing any items, contact your

place of purchase.

Set up and start your computer before

installing any internal options (such as

memory or an adapter).

Refer to

for

option installation instructions.

Important:

Be sure that you set up any

additional devices according to the

manufacturer's instructions before you

attach their cables to the connectors.

Installing

Options in Your Personal Computer

Installing Options?

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DANGER

To avoid a shock hazard, do not

connect or disconnect any cables or

perform installation, maintenance, or

reconfiguration of this product during

an electrical storm.

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