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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.