Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 (English) Safety, Warranty and Setup Guide - Page 1

PN: SP40A14621 Printed in China Unpack Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Brief user notices ThinkCentre M73 http://www.lenovo.com/support Lenovo® electronic manuals... for a greener planet! Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkuserguides ThinkCentre® computer Mouse Keyboard Power cord or ac power adapter Documentation Connector locations Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations. Tower and small desktop, rear view Tower Small desktop Power cord connector PS/2 mouse connector PS/2 keyboard connector DisplayPort connector VGA monitor connector USB 3.0 connectors (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express x16 graphics card slot PCI Express x1 card slots (2) Ethernet connector Serial connector Initial setup instructions Note: Depending on the model type, your computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this section. 1. Connect the keyboard cable to an appropriate keyboard connector. USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector PS/2 keyboard connector 2. Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse connector. USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector PS/2 mouse connector 3. Connect the display cable to an appropriate video connector. Note: If your computer is installed with a graphics card, ensure that you use the monitor connectors on the graphics card. VGA connector DisplayPort connector 4. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. Audio line-in connector: Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. Audio line-out connector: Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers. Microphone connector: Used to attach a microphone to your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition software. Headphone connector: Used to attach headphones to your computer to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Headset connector: Used to attach a supported headset to your computer to record sound, use speech-recognition software, listen to music, or other sounds without disturbing anyone. The headset connector is also known as audio jack. 5. If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter, do the following: a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speakers. c. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out connector or the headphone connector on the computer. d. Connect the ac power adapter to an ac power source. 6. If you have unpowered speakers with no ac power adapter, do the following: a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the speakers to the audio line-out connector or the headphone connector on the computer. 7. If you have any additional devices, connect them to the appropriate connectors. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown. Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see "Recovery information" in the User Guide. See "Accessing your User Guide" for instructions on opening the electronic User Guide provided on your computer. Tiny desktop, rear view USB 2.0 connector (USB connector 5) Ethernet connector VGA monitor connector USB 2.0 connector (USB connector 3) USB 2.0 connector (USB connector 4) DisplayPort connector ac power adapter connector Security-lock slot Optional connector ac power adapter cable loop Wi-Fi card module antenna slot Tiny desktop Notes: 1. If you use the optional connector for installing a serial connector, the serial connector and the adjacent VGA monitor connector might interfere with each other when connecting cables. To avoid the interference, ensure that you use the serial connector convert cable that comes with the computer when you connect a device to the serial connector. 2. The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount bracket and vertical stand are optional parts. If your computer comes with the VESA mount bracket installed, ensure that you remove the VESA mount bracket before you install the vertical stand. For more information, see "Installing or replacing hardware" in the User Guide. printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). USB 3.0 connector: Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). A USB 3.0 connector provides high transmission speeds to reduce the time that is required for data transmission. Serial connector: Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector. Ethernet connector: Used to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network or to a cable modem. Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it is connected to an Ethernet network, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. 8. Connect the power cord or the power adapter to the computer first and then to a properly-grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Power cord for tower and small desktop computers Power adapter for tiny desktop computers 9. Press the power button on the front of the computer. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Note: If your computer comes with an external optical drive, an external hard disk drive, an external battery, or an I/O box, ensure that you install the cable that connects your computer and the external device. If your computer comes with the Wi-Fi feature, ensure that you install the Wi-Fi antenna stick to your computer. Microsoft® Windows® 8.1: • Method 1 1. Go to the Start screen. 2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen. If you are using a touch screen, swipe up to go to the Apps screen. 3. Scroll to the right side of the screen, and click or tap Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens. 4. Click or tap Lenovo User Guide. • Method 2 1. Go to the Start screen. 2. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window opens. 3. Click or tap User Guide. Microsoft Windows 8: • From the desktop or the Start screen 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms, and then tap Search. 2. On the Apps screen, scroll to the right side, and click or tap Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens. 3. Click or tap Lenovo User Guide. • From the Start screen 1. Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window opens. 2. Click or tap User Guide. Microsoft Windows 7: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support application opens. 2. Click Lenovo User Guide. 3. In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for your model and the User Guide opens. Models without preinstalled operating systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) clients: Go to the Lenovo Support Web site to access your User Guide. See "Downloading publications" for additional information. User Guides are available in additional languages from the Lenovo Web site. See "Downloading publications" for additional information. USB 2.0 connector: Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a Accessing your user guide Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your User Guide, do the following: Read this flyer before using your computer This flyer provides critical safety and regulatory information for Lenovo computers and instructions on how to access electronic versions of the publications developed for your computer. Read first - regulatory information Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. In addition, if your product contains a telecom modem, it complies with the requirements for connection to the telephone network in your country. Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region before using the wireless devices contained in your computer. To obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory Notice, refer to the "Downloading publications" section below. Downloading publications Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides and follow the instructions on the screen. Service and Support information The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See "Lenovo Limited Warranty notice" later in this document for details on accessing the full warranty. If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and conditions for detailed information: • For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to: http://support.lenovo.com/lwsu • For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to: http://support.lenovo.com/ladps Online technical support Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Telephone technical support You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the following information available: model and serial number, the exact wording of any error message, and a description of the problem. Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at your computer during the call. Worldwide Lenovo support telephone list Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most upto-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Country or region Africa Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Brazil Brunei Canada Caribbean (Bermuda, Jamaica, Tortola) Chile China Telephone number South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans) Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner +33 6 7348 1739 (French, English) 0800-666-0011 (Spanish) 1800 041 267 (English) 01-24592-5901 (German) Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722 Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302 02-210-9820 +32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support) (Dutch) 02-210-9800 (French) 0800-10-0189 (Spanish) Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986 Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Dial 800-1111, and then dial 866-273-5446 (English, Bahasa Melayu) 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) 1-800 426 7378 (English) 800-361-213 (Spanish) Technical Support Line 800-990-8888 86-10-58851110 Country or region Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Telephone number (Mandarin) 1-800-912-3021 (Spanish) 0-800-011-1029 (Spanish) 0800-0426 80092537 (Greek) +420-2-7213-1316 4520-8200 7010-5150 (Warranty service and support) (Danish) 1-866-434-2080 (Spanish) 1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish) 800-0000-418 (Toll free) 002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply) (English, Arabic) 800-6264 (Spanish) +372 66 00 800 +372 6776793 09-459-6960 +358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support) (Finnish) 0238-557-450 Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and support) Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and support) (French) 01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support) (German) Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner 1800-624-0051 (Spanish) Tegucigalpa: 232-4222 San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 Second Edition (August 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. 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