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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 "Rear connector locations" on page 11 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. Rear connector locations 1 Power cord connector 2 Serial port (Serial port 1) 3 VGA monitor connector 4 DisplayPort connector 5 USB 3.0 connectors (USB ports 5 to 8) 6 USB 2.0 connectors (USB ports 3 to 4) 7 Microphone connector 8 Audio line-out connector 9 Audio line-in connector 10 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 11 PCI Express x1 card slot 12 PCI card slots (2) 13 Ethernet connector 14 Integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) slot 15 Cable lock slots (2) 16 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors (optional) 17 Padlock loop Connector Audio line-in connector Audio line-out connector Description Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer. Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device. Chapter 1. Product overview 11

Section	Page
Important safety information	7
Service and upgrades	7
Static electricity prevention	7
Power cords and power adapters	8
Extension cords and related devices	8
Plugs and outlets	9
External devices	9
Heat and product ventilation	9
Operating environment	10
Modem safety information	10
Laser compliance statement	11
Power supply statement	11
Cleaning and maintenance	11
Chapter 1. Product overview	13
Features	13
Specifications	17
Lenovo programs	17
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system	17
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system	19
An introduction to Lenovo programs	19
Locations	21
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of yo	22
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	23
Locating components	25
Locating parts on the system board	26
Locating internal drives	27
Machine type and model label	28
Chapter 2. Using your computer	29
Frequently asked questions	29
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system	29
Using the keyboard	30
Using Windows shortcut keys	30
Using the blue ThinkVantage button	30
Using a fingerprint reader	30
Using the wheel mouse	31
Adjusting audio	31
About your computer audio	31
Setting the volume from the desktop	31
Setting the volume from Control Panel	32
Using CDs and DVDs	32
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	32
Playing a CD or DVD	33
Recording a CD or DVD	33
Chapter 3. You and your computer	35
Accessibility and comfort	35
Arranging your workspace	35
Comfort	35
Glare and lighting	36
Air circulation	36
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	36
Registering your computer	37
Moving your computer to another country or region	37
Voltage-selection switch	37
Replacement power cords	38
Chapter 4. Security	39
Security features	39
Locking the computer cover	40
Attaching a cable lock	41
Attaching an integrated cable lock	42
Using passwords	42
BIOS passwords	42
Windows passwords	43
Configuring the fingerprint reader	43
Using and understanding firewalls	43
Protecting data against viruses	43
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	45
Handling static-sensitive devices	45
Installing or replacing hardware	45
Installing external options	45
Removing the computer cover	46
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	46
Accessing the system board components and drives	48
Installing or replacing a PCI card	49
Installing or replacing a memory module	51
Replacing the battery	53
Replacing the hard disk drive	54
Installing or replacing the optical drive	56
Replacing the power supply assembly	60
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	64
Replacing the system fan	67
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	69
Replacing the WiFi units	70
Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna	75
Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna	77
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	79
Completing the parts replacement	80
Chapter 6. Recovery information	83
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system	83
Creating and using recovery media	83
Performing backup and recovery operations	84
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	85
Creating and using a rescue medium	86
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	87
Reinstalling software programs	88
Reinstalling device drivers	88
Solving recovery problems	88
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system	89
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	91
Starting the Setup Utility program	91
Viewing and changing settings	91
Using passwords	91
Password considerations	92
Power-On Password	92
Administrator Password	92
Hard Disk Password	92
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	92
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	93
Enabling or disabling a device	93
Selecting a startup device	94
Selecting a temporary startup device	94
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	94
Enabling ErP compliance mode	94
ICE performance mode	95
ICE thermal alert	95
Exiting the Setup Utility program	96
Chapter 8. Updating system programs	97
Using system programs	97
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	97
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	98
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	98
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	99
Keeping your computer current	99
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	99
Updating your operating system	99
Using System Update	100
Cleaning and maintenance	100
Basics	100
Cleaning your computer	101
Good maintenance practices	102
Moving your computer	102
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	103
Basic troubleshooting	103
Troubleshooting procedure	104
Troubleshooting	104
Audio problems	105
CD problems	106
DVD problems	107
Intermittent problems	109
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	109
Monitor problems	111
Networking problems	112
Option problems	115
Performance and lockup problems	116
Printer problems	117
Serial port problems	118
Software problems	118
USB problems	119
Lenovo Solution Center	120
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service	121
Information resources	121
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	121
Lenovo Welcome	121
Help and Support	121
Safety and Warranty	121
Lenovo Web site	121
Lenovo Support Web site	122
Help and service	122
Using the documentation and diagnostic program	122
Calling for service	122
Using other services	123
Purchasing additional services	123
Appendix A. Notices	125
Trademarks	126
Appendix B. Regulatory information	127
Export classification notice	127
Electronic emissions notices	127
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	127
Additional regulatory information	129
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information	131
Important WEEE information	131
Recycling information	131
Recycling information for Brazil	132
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	132
Battery recycling information for the European Union	133
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	135
China RoHS	135
Turkish RoHS	135
Ukraine RoHS	135
India RoHS	136
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information	137