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PN: SP40A15132 Printed in China \ Unpack Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Brief user notices ThinkCentre M73z 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/UserManuals ThinkCentre® computer Mouse Keyboard Connector, control, and indicator locations Power cord Documentation Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations. * Available on some models Front Integrated camera indicator Integrated camera block shield Integrated camera Integrated microphone Power indicator Hard disk drive activity indictor Internal speaker Card reader USB 3.0 connector Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3.0 connector 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. Rear Power cord connector PS/2 keyboard connector* PS/2 mouse connector* Ethernet connector VGA-out connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) Serial connector Power button Brightness-down control Brightness-up control Security-lock slot Optical drive Initial setup instructions Note: Depending on the model type, your computer might not have all the connectors that are described in this section. 1. If your computer comes with a frame stand, pull the frame stand open and adjust the position of the computer at an angle of between 10° and 35° from the vertical position. CAUTION: Ensure that the angle of the computer is at least 10° from the vertical position; otherwise, the computer might be unstable and tip over. If your computer comes with a full-function monitor stand, adjust the vertical position of the computer at an angle of between 5° to the front and 25° to the rear. Refer to your User Guide for more information about adjusting the full-function monitor stand. If your computer comes with a tilt-only monitor stand, adjust the vertical position of the computer at an angle of between 5° to the front and 45° to the rear. -5° 45° 2. Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse connector. USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector PS/2 mouse connector (optional) 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. Note: If you are using a wireless mouse, set up your wireless mouse by referring to the following illustrations. Your wireless mouse might look slightly different from the illustrations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Open the mouse battery-compartment cover. 2. Remove the USB dongle from the mouse. 3. Connect the USB dongle to any USB connector on the computer. 4. Insert two AAA batteries into the mouse. 5. Close the mouse battery-compartment cover. 6. Slide the power switch on the mouse to the On position. 3. Connect the keyboard cable to an appropriate keyboard connector. USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector PS/2 keyboard connector (optional) Note: If you are using a wireless keyboard, set up your wireless keyboard by referring to the following illustrations. Your wireless keyboard might look slightly different from the illustrations. 1. 2. 3. 1. Open the keyboard battery-compartment cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the keyboard. 3. Close the keyboard battery-compartment cover. 4. If you are using an external monitor, connect the display cable from the monitor to the appropriate video connector on the computer. VGA-out connector 5. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. 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. 6. 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 headphone connector on the computer. d. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power source. 7. If you have any additional devices, connect them to the appropriate connectors. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 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 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 (optional): 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 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. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Accessing your User Guide Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your User Guide, do the following: 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. From the Apps screen, 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. 9. Press the power button on the side of the computer. 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. For users in Mexico: Advertencia: En Mexico la operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada. 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/UserManuals 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 Where applicable, you can get help and information from the Customer Support Center by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, Third Edition (June 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2013, 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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PN: SP40A15132
Printed in China
\
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkCentre M73z
Lenovo
®
electronic manuals... for a greener planet!
Refer to the electronic
User Guide
for detailed product information:
Unpack
ThinkCentre
®
computer
Mouse
Keyboard
Power cord
Documentation
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.
Connector, control, and indicator locations
Note:
The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations.
*
Available on some models
Front
Integrated camera indicator
Integrated camera block shield
Integrated camera
Integrated microphone
Power indicator
Hard disk drive activity indictor
Internal speaker
Card reader
USB 3.0 connector
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
USB 3.0 connector
Rear
Power cord connector
PS/2 keyboard connector*
PS/2 mouse connector*
Ethernet connector
VGA-out connector
USB 2.0 connectors (4)
Serial connector
Power button
Brightness-down control
Brightness-up control
Security-lock slot
Optical drive
Initial setup instructions
Note:
Depending on the model type, your computer might
not have all the connectors that are described in this
section.
1.
If your computer comes with a frame stand, pull the
frame stand open and adjust the position of the
computer at an angle of between 10° and 35° from
the vertical position.
Third Edition (June 2014)
© Copyright Lenovo 2013, 2014.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to
restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the angle of the computer is at
least 10° from the vertical position; otherwise, the
computer might be unstable and tip over.
If your computer comes with a full-function monitor
stand, adjust the vertical position of the computer at
an angle of between 5° to the front and 25° to the
rear. Refer to your
User Guide
for more information
about adjusting the full-function monitor stand.
If your computer comes with a tilt-only monitor stand,
adjust the vertical position of the computer at an
angle of between 5° to the front and 45° to the rear.
45°
-5°
2.
Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse
connector.
USB 2.0
connector
USB 3.0
connector
PS/2 mouse
connector (optional)
Note:
If you are using a wireless mouse, set up your
wireless mouse by referring to the following illustrations.
Your wireless mouse might look slightly different from the
illustrations.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Open the mouse battery-compartment cover.
2. Remove the USB dongle from the mouse.
3. Connect the USB dongle to any USB connector on the
computer.
4. Insert two AAA batteries into the mouse.
5. Close the mouse battery-compartment cover.
6. Slide the power switch on the mouse to the On position.
3.
Connect the keyboard cable to an appropriate
keyboard connector.
USB 2.0
connector
USB 3.0
connector
PS/2 keyboard
connector (optional)
Note:
If you are using a wireless keyboard, set up your
wireless keyboard by referring to the following illustrations.
Your wireless keyboard might look slightly different from
the illustrations.
1.
2.
3.
1. Open the keyboard battery-compartment cover.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the keyboard.
3. Close the keyboard battery-compartment cover.
4.
If you are using an external monitor, connect the
display cable from the monitor to the appropriate
video connector on the computer.
VGA-out connector
5.
If you have audio devices, attach them using the
following instructions.
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.
6.
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 headphone
connector on the computer.
d.
Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power
source.
7.
If you have any additional devices, connect them to
the appropriate connectors. Your computer might not
have all connectors that are shown.
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
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 (optional):
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 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.
9.
Press the power button on the side of the computer.
10.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup.
Accessing your User Guide
Your
User Guide
contains detailed information about your
computer. To access your
User Guide
, do the following:
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.
From the Apps screen, 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.
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.
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.
For users in Mexico:
Advertencia:
En Mexico la operaci
ó
n de este equipo est
á
sujeta a las siguientes
dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia
perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia,
incluyendo la que pueda causar su operaci
ó
n no deseada.
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/UserManuals 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:
For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at:
Telephone technical support
Where applicable, you can get help and information from the Customer Support
Center by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative,