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1. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. When the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated. ThinkVantage System Update The ThinkVantage System Update 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). Communication Utility The Communications Utility program provides a central location for integrated camera and microphone settings. It controls advanced settings for the integrated microphone and camera to optimize Web conferencing and Voice over IP (VOIP) experience. View Management Utility The View Management Utility program enables you to automate window locations. It enhances productivity by providing the ability to move windows to hot corners and quickly snap them to a predetermined size. It enables you to work across multiple monitors. Adobe Reader The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents. Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can 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. Locations This section provides information to help you locate the connectors on the front and rear of your computer, parts on the system board, and components and internal drives in your computer. Chapter 1. Product overview 7

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	16
Software overview	16
Software provided by Lenovo	16
Adobe Reader	19
Antivirus software	19
Locations	19
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of yo	20
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	21
Adjusting the computer stand	22
Machine type and model label	23
Chapter 2. Using your computer	25
Frequently asked questions	25
Using the keyboard	25
Using Windows shortcut keys	25
Using a fingerprint reader	26
Using the wheel mouse	26
Adjusting audio	26
About your computer audio	26
Setting the volume from the desktop	27
Setting the volume from Control Panel	27
Using CDs and DVDs	27
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	27
Playing a CD or DVD	28
Recording a CD or DVD	28
Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature	28
Color temperature adjustment	29
Selecting a pre-defined color temperature	29
Switching to RGB adjustment	30
Making brightness adjustment	30
Chapter 3. You and your computer	33
Accessibility and comfort	33
Arranging your workspace	33
Comfort	33
Glare and lighting	34
Air circulation	34
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	34
Register your computer with Lenovo	35
Moving your computer to another country or region	35
Voltage-selection switch	35
Replacement power cords	35
Chapter 4. Security	37
Security features	37
Attaching an integrated cable lock	38
Using passwords	38
BIOS passwords	38
Windows passwords	39
Setting the fingerprint reader	39
Using and understanding firewalls	39
Protecting data against viruses	39
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	41
Installing or replacing hardware	41
Installing external options	41
Installing a computer wall mount	41
Removing and reinstalling the monitor stand	41
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse	42
Replacing the wireless keyboard	43
Replacing the wireless mouse	44
Obtaining device drivers	46
Chapter 6. Recovery information	47
Creating and using recovery media	47
Creating recovery media	47
Using recovery media	48
Performing backup and recovery operations	48
Performing a backup operation	48
Performing a recovery operation	49
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	49
Creating and using a rescue medium	50
Creating a rescue medium	50
Using a rescue medium	50
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	51
Reinstalling software programs	52
Reinstalling device drivers	52
Solving recovery problems	52
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	55
Starting the Setup Utility program	55
Viewing and changing settings	55
Using passwords	55
Password considerations	56
Power-On Password	56
Administrator Password	56
Hard Disk Password	56
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	56
Enabling or disabling a device	57
Selecting a startup device	57
Selecting a temporary startup device	57
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	57
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	58
Chapter 8. Updating system programs	59
Using system programs	59
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	59
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	60
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	61
Keeping your computer current	61
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	61
Updating your operating system	61
Using System Update	61
Cleaning and maintenance	62
Basics	62
Cleaning your computer	63
Good maintenance practices	64
Moving your computer	64
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	65
Basic troubleshooting	65
Troubleshooting procedure	66
Troubleshooting	66
Audio problems	67
CD problems	68
DVD problems	69
Intermittent problems	71
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	71
Monitor problems	73
Networking problems	74
Option problems	77
Performance and lockup problems	78
Printer problems	79
Serial port problems	79
Software problems	80
USB problems	81
Diagnostic programs	81
Lenovo Solution Center	82
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	82
PC-Doctor for DOS	82
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service	85
Information resources	85
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	85
Lenovo Welcome	85
Help and Support	85
Safety and Warranty	85
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	85
Lenovo Support Web site	85
Help and service	86
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	86
Calling for service	86
Using other services	87
Purchasing additional services	87
Appendix A. Notices	89
Trademarks	90
Appendix B. Regulatory information	91
Export classification notice	91
Television output notice	91
Electronic emissions notices	91
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	91
Additional regulatory information	93
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information	95
Important WEEE Information	95
Recycling information	95
Recycling information for Brazil	96
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	96
Battery recycling information for the European Union	97
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	99
China RoHS	99
Turkish RoHS	99
Ukraine RoHS	99
India RoHS	100
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information	101

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1. Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

, and double-click

Enhanced Backup

and Restore

2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. When the installation process completes, the

Enhanced Backup and Restore

icon is activated.

ThinkVantage System Update

The ThinkVantage System Update 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).

Communication Utility

The Communications Utility program provides a central location for integrated camera and microphone

settings. It controls advanced settings for the integrated microphone and camera to optimize Web

conferencing and Voice over IP (VOIP) experience.

View Management Utility

The View Management Utility program enables you to automate window locations. It enhances productivity

by providing the ability to move windows to hot corners and quickly snap them to a predetermined size.

It enables you to work across multiple monitors.

Adobe Reader

The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.

Antivirus software

Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can 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.

Locations

This section provides information to help you locate the connectors on the front and rear of your computer,

parts on the system board, and components and internal drives in your computer.

Chapter 1

Product overview