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    ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 1165, 1184, and 1186
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    ThinkCentre User Guide
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    this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 29. First Edition (November 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private
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    and diagnostics 19 Basic troubleshooting 19 Diagnostic programs 20 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 20 Lenovo System Toolbox 20 PC-Doctor for DOS 20 Cleaning the mouse 21 Optical mouse 21 Non-optical mouse 22 Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service 25 Information resources 25
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    iv User Guide
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    reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2009 v
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    vi User Guide
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    . For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 13. Microprocessor v Intel® Celeron® dual-core microprocessor v Intel Core™2 Duo microprocessor v Intel Pentium® dual-core microprocessor Memory v Supports up to two
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    Password for BIOS access v Startup sequence control v Startup without keyboard or mouse v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device
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    This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 472 mm (18. computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system. Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides
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    ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. See "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox" on page 20 for detailed information
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    use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates. Locating computer connectors and parts This section shows
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    1 Power cord connector 2 Ethernet connector 3 USB connectors (3) 4 Serial port 5 Integrated cable lock slot 6 Optical drive 6 User Guide
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    might be unstable and fall over. 35° 10° Your computer also supports UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified 100 mm × 100 mm (3.94 inches × 3.94 inches) wall mounts. For proper mounting, use four screws of the following specifications: Diameter × Pitch × Length: 4 mm × 0.7 mm × 10 mm (0.16 inch
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    8 User Guide
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    understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse
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    at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Installation instructions are provided in computer, you are prompted to type the password. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in. Refer to Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 13 for more information. 10 User Guide
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    media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media. You can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings only. Use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 11
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    computer to the factory memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support your computer, such instructions to and Support information
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    . See "Starting the Setup Utility program." Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When working with the Setup Utility program, program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following options are available for you to © Copyright Lenovo 2009 13
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    is prompted to type a valid User Password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid User Password is typed in. the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to set, change, or delete a password. User Guide
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    program" on page 16. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit → Discard Changes and Exit. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the hard disk drive or the disc in the optical drive as expected, do one of the
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    settings, select Exit → Discard Changes and Exit. v If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 to load the default settings. 16 User Guide
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    computer. Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory to support computers without a diskette drive. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on
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    instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo system: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Do the following to the instructions for updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system. 3. Print these instructions.
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    you troubleshoot your computer problems. Note: If you cannot correct the problem after doing the basic troubleshooting, have the computer serviced. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer for the safety and warranty information and the list of Lenovo Support
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    symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For
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    or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem. You can run the PC-Doctor for DOS from a diagnostic disc that you created. Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc. To
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    the mouse. 22 User Guide 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To clean the non-optical mouse, do the following: Note: The illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside
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    the rollers. 10. Reinstall the ball and the retainer ring. Twist the retainer ring to the locked position. 11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 12. Turn your computer back on. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 23
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    24 User Guide
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    products manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information
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    services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access the online manuals for your products. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. 26 User Guide
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    purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer. Chapter 7. Getting information
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    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
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    operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications
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    their specific Lenovo The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Celeron, Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service
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    Support Center 27 D device drivers 10 installing 12 reinstalling 12 diagnostics programs, using 27 diagnostics, troubleshooting 25 service 25 H help Access Help 26 and service 27 getting 25 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 protection 10 physical specifications 3 power features 2 power-on self-test
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    service and help 27 Customer Support Center 27 getting 25 services troubleshooting, basic 19 troubleshooting, diagnostics 19 U updating (flashing) BIOS 17 32 User Guide updating (continued) system programs 17 updating (flashing) BIOS 18 using diagnostic programs 27 documentation 27 other services
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    Part Number: 71Y7075 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7075
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Machine Types:
1165, 1184, and 1186
ThinkCentre
User Guide