Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 (English) User Guide - Page 13

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 63.

Note:

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers

with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

ThinkVantage Productivity Center:

The ThinkVantage Productivity Center

program guides you to a host of information sources and tools to help you set up,

understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer

performance. For more information, see “ThinkVantage Productivity Center” on

page 64.

Note:

The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on

computers preinstalled with the Windows XP operating system from

Lenovo.

Lenovo Welcome:

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative

built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup

tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

Note:

The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled

with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

Product Recovery:

The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the

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

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery:

The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

®

(RnR) program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of

self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover

from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

Password Manager:

The Password Manager program automatically captures and

fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.

ThinkVantage Client Security Solution:

The ThinkVantage Client Security

Solution (CSS) program helps you protect your information, including vital

security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials,

while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.

Note:

The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available on

computers preinstalled with the Windows XP operating system from

Lenovo.

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 (TVSU)

program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by

downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device

drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples of

software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as

the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center

program.

Chapter 1. Product overview

5

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	12
Software overview	12
Software provided with your Windows operating system	12
Software provided by Lenovo	12
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	14
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	14
Adobe Reader	14
Antivirus software	14
Locations	15
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer	15
Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer	16
Locating components	18
Locating parts on the system board	19
Locating internal drives	19
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing or replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	22
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	31
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	33
Replacing the microprocessor	35
Replacing the optical drive	38
Replacing the hard disk drive	40
Replacing the card reader	42
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	43
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse	44
Completing the parts replacement	45
Obtaining device drivers	46
Basic security features	47
Integrated cable lock	47
Padlock	48
Password protection	48
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)	48
Chapter 3. Recovery information	51
Creating and using recovery media	51
Creating recovery media	51
Using recovery media	52
Performing backup and recovery operations	53
Performing a backup operation	53
Performing a recovery operation	53
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	54
Creating and using a rescue medium	55
Creating a rescue medium	55
Using a rescue medium	56
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	56
Solving recovery problems	57
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program	59
Starting the Setup Utility program	59
Viewing or changing settings	59
Using passwords	59
Password considerations	60
Power-on password	60
Administrator password	60
Setting, changing, or deleting a password	60
Enabling or disabling a device	61
Selecting a startup device	61
Selecting a temporary startup device	61
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence	62
Exiting the Setup Utility program	62
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	63
Using system programs	63
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	63
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	64
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure	64
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs	67
Basic troubleshooting	67
Diagnostic programs	68
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	68
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	68
PC-Doctor for DOS	69
Creating a diagnostic disc	69
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc	69
Cleaning an optical mouse	70
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	71
Information resources	71
Online Books folder	71
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	71
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	72
Lenovo Welcome	72
Access Help	72
Safety and warranty	72
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	73
Help and service	73
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	73
Calling for service	73
Using other services	74
Purchasing additional services	75
Appendix. Notices	77
Television output notice	78
European conformance CE mark	78
Trademarks	78
Index	79
A	79
B	79
C	79
D	79
E	79
F	79
G	79
H	79
I	79
K	79
L	80
M	80
N	80
O	80
P	80
R	80
S	80
T	81
U	81
V	81

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