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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. To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon. Table 1. Program icon names in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Program name Icon name in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Create Recovery Media Factory Recovery Disks Fingerprint Software Fingerprint Reader Lenovo Solution Center System Health and Diagnostics SimpleTap SimpleTap ThinkVantage Password Manager Password Vault ThinkVantage Power Manager Power Controls ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® Enhanced Backup and Restore ThinkVantage System Update Update and Drivers Communications Utility Web Conferencing View Manager Screen Layout 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. Fingerprint Software The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option. Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along with hints and tips for maximum system performance. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 69 for detailed information. Product Recovery The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. SimpleTap The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as muting the speakers, adjusting the volume, locking the computer operating system, launching a program, Chapter 1. Product overview 5

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 the blue ThinkVantage button	26
Using a fingerprint reader	26
Using the wheel mouse	26
Adjusting audio	26
About your computer audio	27
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	28
Playing a CD or DVD	28
Recording a CD or DVD	28
Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature	29
Color temperature adjustment	29
Selecting a pre-defined color temperature	30
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	36
Chapter 4. Security	37
Security features	37
Attaching an integrated cable lock	38
Using passwords	38
BIOS passwords	38
Windows passwords	39
Configuring the fingerprint reader	39
Using and understanding firewalls	39
Protecting data against viruses	39
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	41
Handling static-sensitive devices	41
Installing or replacing hardware	41
Installing external options	41
Installing a computer wall mount	42
Removing and reinstalling the monitor stand	42
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse	43
Replacing the wireless keyboard	43
Replacing the wireless mouse	44
Replacing the PS/2 keyboard or mouse	46
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
Lenovo Solution Center	81
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service	83
Information resources	83
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	83
Lenovo Welcome	83
Help and Support	83
Safety and Warranty	83
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	83
Lenovo Support Web site	83
Help and service	84
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	84
Calling for service	84
Using other services	85
Purchasing additional services	85
Appendix A. Notices	87
Trademarks	88
Appendix B. Regulatory information	89
Export classification notice	89
Television output notice	89
Electronic emissions notices	89
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	89
Additional regulatory information	91
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information	93
Important WEEE Information	93
Recycling information	93
Recycling information for Brazil	94
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	94
Battery recycling information for the European Union	95
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	97
China RoHS	97
Turkish RoHS	97
Ukraine RoHS	97
India RoHS	98
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information	99
Appendix F. Ek Bilgiler	101
Appendix G. Servis istasyonlari	103

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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.

To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage

Tools

The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To

access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.

Table 1. Program icon names in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Program name

Icon name in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Create Recovery Media

Factory Recovery Disks

Fingerprint Software

Fingerprint Reader

Lenovo Solution Center

System Health and Diagnostics

SimpleTap

ThinkVantage Password Manager

Password Vault

ThinkVantage Power Manager

Power Controls

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Enhanced Backup and Restore

ThinkVantage System Update

Update and Drivers

Communications Utility

Web Conferencing

View Manager

Screen Layout

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.

Fingerprint Software

The integrated ﬁngerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your ﬁngerprint and

associate it with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a result,

ﬁngerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A ﬁngerprint

reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this

option.

Lenovo Solution Center

The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It

combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along

with hints and tips for maximum system performance. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 69 for detailed

information.

Product Recovery

The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory

default settings.

SimpleTap

The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as

muting the speakers, adjusting the volume, locking the computer operating system, launching a program,

Chapter 1

Product overview