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N non-optical mouse 58 O Online Books folder 61 opening the cover 20 operating system installing 9 updating 9 optical mouse 57 options 14 available 14 external 14 internal 14 P parallel connector 19 password administrator 46 erasing 34 lost or forgotten 34 setting, changing, deleting 46 user 46 passwords considerations 45 PCI adapter 25 physical specifications 15 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 13 features 13 turning off computer 9 turning on 8 power-on self-test (POST) 49 R recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 50 Rescue and Recovery 37 riser card 25 S security cable lock 33 features 13 selecting startup device 47 temporary startup device 47 serial connector 19 Setup Utility 45 software installing 8 system board components, accessing 22 connectors 23 identifying parts 23 location 23 memory 14, 24 system management 12 system programs 49 76 User Guide T ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 trademarks 74 troubleshooting 53 U updating antivirus software 9 operating system 9 updating (flashing) BIOS 49 updating system programs 49 USB connectors 19 using passwords 45 security profile by device 46 Setup Utility 45 V video subsystem 12 W warranty information 62

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Conditions that require immediate action	7
General safety guidelines	8
Service and upgrades	8
Static electricity prevention	9
Power cords and power adapters	10
Voltage-selection switch	10
Extension cords and related devices	11
Plugs and outlets	11
External devices	11
Batteries	11
Heat and product ventilation	12
Operating environment	13
Electrical current safety information	13
Lithium battery notice	14
Modem safety information	14
Laser compliance statement	15
Power supply statement	15
Data safety	16
Cleaning and maintenance	16
Additional safety information	16
Introduction	17
Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace	19
Comfort	19
Glare and lighting	19
Air circulation	20
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	20
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer	21
Connecting your computer	21
Turning on power	26
Finishing the software installation	26
Completing important tasks	26
Updating your operating system	27
Installing other operating systems	27
Updating your antivirus software	27
Shutting down the computer	27
Chapter 3. Installing options	29
Features	29
Available options	32
Specifications	33
Supported operating positions	34
Tools required	34
Handling static-sensitive devices	34
Installing external options	35
Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer	35
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	36
Obtaining device drivers	37
Opening the cover	38
Locating components	39
Accessing system board components and drives	40
Identifying parts on the system board	41
Installing memory	42
Installing PCI adapters	43
Installing internal drives	44
Drive specifications	45
Installing a drive in bay 2	46
Connecting a serial ATA drive	47
Installing a diskette drive in bay 3	48
Security features	50
Integrated cable lock	51
Password protection	51
Changing the battery	51
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)	52
Closing the cover and connecting the cables	53
Chapter 4. Recovering software	55
Creating and using the Product Recovery disc	55
Performing backup and recovery operations	56
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	57
Creating and using rescue media	58
Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette	59
Recovering or installing device drivers	60
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence	61
Solving recovery problems	61
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility	63
Starting the Setup Utility program	63
Viewing and changing settings	63
Using passwords	63
Password considerations	63
User Password	64
Administrator Password	64
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	64
Using Security Profile by Device	64
Selecting a startup device	65
Selecting a temporary startup device	65
Changing the startup device sequence	65
Advanced settings	66
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	66
Chapter 6. Updating system programs	67
Using system programs	67
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM	67
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	68
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	68
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	71
Basic troubleshooting	71
Diagnostic programs	72
PC-Doctor for Windows	73
PC-Doctor for DOS	73
Creating a diagnostic CD image	73
Creating diagnostic diskettes	74
Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes	74
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	74
PC-Doctor for Windows PE	75
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	75
Cleaning the mouse	75
Optical mouse	75
Non-optical mouse	76
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service	79
Information resources	79
Online Books folder	79
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	79
Access Help	80
Safety and Warranty	80
www.lenovo.com	80
Help and service	80
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	81
Calling for service	81
Using other services	82
Purchasing additional services	82
Appendix A. Manual modem commands	83
Basic AT commands	83
Extended AT commands	85
MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands	86
Fax Class 1 commands	87
Fax Class 2 commands	87
Voice commands	88
Appendix B. Notices	91
Television output notice	92
Trademarks	92

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