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Software provided by Lenovo

The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve

productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your 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

you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to

help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo

ThinkVantage Tools” on page 51.

Note:

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers

with Windows 7 from Lenovo.

Lenovo Welcome:

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some

innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important

setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

Note:

The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled


Product Recovery:

The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the

contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.

Power Manager:

The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and

complete power management for your ThinkCentre

®

computer. By using the Power

Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the best balance

between system performance and power saving.

ThinkVantage System Update:

The ThinkVantage System Update program helps

you keep the software on your system up-to-date by downloading and installing

software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third

party applications). Some examples of software that you should keep updated are

programs provided by Lenovo, such as the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

The Lenovo 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 46 for detailed

information.

Note:

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers


Lenovo System Toolbox

The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk

drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to

diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that

can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 46 for more

information.

Note:

The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers

preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.

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User Guide

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	11
Software overview	11
Software provided with your Windows operating system	11
Software provided by Lenovo	12
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	12
Lenovo System Toolbox	12
Adobe Reader	13
Antivirus software	13
Locations	14
Locating connectors on the front of your computer	14
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	15
Locating components	17
Locating parts on the system board	18
Internal drives	18
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing or replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	21
Removing the computer cover	22
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	23
Installing or replacing a PCI card	25
Installing or replacing a memory module	27
Replacing the battery	29
Replacing the power supply assembly	30
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	32
Replacing the hard disk drive	34
Connecting a SATA drive	36
Replacing the optical drive	36
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	38
Completing the parts replacement	39
Obtaining device drivers	40
Installing security features	40
Integrated cable lock	40
Padlock	41
Password protection	41
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	41
Chapter 3. Recovery information	43
Creating and using recovery media	43
Creating recovery media	43
Using recovery media	44
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	44
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility	47
Starting the Setup Utility program	47
Viewing and changing settings	47
Using passwords	47
Password considerations	47
Set User Password	48
Set Supervisor Password	48
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	48
Enabling or disabling a device	48
Selecting a startup device	49
Selecting a temporary startup device	49
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	49
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	50
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	51
Using system programs	51
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	51
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	52
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	52
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	53
Basic troubleshooting	53
Diagnostic programs	54
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	54
Lenovo System Toolbox	54
PC-Doctor for DOS	55
Creating a diagnostic disc	55
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc	55
Cleaning the mouse	55
Optical mouse	55
Non-optical mouse	56
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	59
Information resources	59
Online Books folder	59
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	59
Safety and Warranty	59
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	60
Help and service	60
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	60
Calling for service	60
Using other services	61
Purchasing additional services	62
Appendix. Notices	63
Television output notice	64
Trademarks	64
Index	65
A	65
B	65
C	65
D	65
E	65
F	65
G	65
H	65
I	65
K	65
L	65
M	66
N	66
O	66
P	66
R	66
S	66
T	66
U	66
V	67

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