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Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. AMD, AMD Athlon, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 110 ThinkCentre User Guide

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
Locating components	23
Locating parts on the system board	24
Locating internal drives	25
Machine type and model label	26
Chapter 2. Using your computer	27
Frequently asked questions	27
Using the keyboard	27
Using Windows shortcut keys	27
Using a fingerprint reader	28
Using the wheel mouse	28
Adjusting audio	28
About your computer audio	28
Setting the volume from the desktop	29
Setting the volume from Control Panel	29
Using CDs and DVDs	29
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	29
Playing a CD or DVD	30
Recording a CD or DVD	30
Chapter 3. You and your computer	31
Accessibility and comfort	31
Arranging your workspace	31
Comfort	31
Glare and lighting	32
Air circulation	32
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	32
Register your computer with Lenovo	33
Moving your computer to another country or region	33
Voltage-selection switch	33
Replacement power cords	33
Chapter 4. Security	35
Security features	35
Attaching an integrated cable lock	36
Using passwords	36
BIOS passwords	36
Windows passwords	37
Configuring the fingerprint reader	37
Using and understanding firewalls	37
Protecting data against viruses	37
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	39
Handling static-sensitive devices	39
Installing or replacing hardware	39
Installing external options	39
Opening the computer cover	40
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	40
Accessing the system board components and drives	42
Installing or replacing a memory module	43
Installing or replacing a PCI card	44
Installing or replacing the card reader	46
Replacing the battery	51
Replacing the hard disk drive	52
Replacing the optical drive	55
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	57
Replacing the power supply assembly	60
Replacing the microprocessor	65
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	68
Replacing the system fan	69
Replacing the internal speaker	71
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	75
Completing the parts replacement	76
Chapter 6. Recovery information	77
Creating and using recovery media	77
Creating recovery media	77
Using recovery media	78
Performing backup and recovery operations	78
Performing a backup operation	78
Performing a recovery operation	79
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	79
Creating and using a rescue medium	80
Creating a rescue medium	80
Using a rescue medium	80
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	81
Reinstalling software programs	82
Reinstalling device drivers	82
Solving recovery problems	82
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	85
Starting the Setup Utility program	85
Viewing and changing settings	85
Using passwords	85
Password considerations	86
Power-On Password	86
Administrator Password	86
Hard Disk Password	86
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	86
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	87
Enabling or disabling a device	87
Selecting a startup device	88
Selecting a temporary startup device	88
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	88
Enabling ErP compliance mode	88
Exiting the Setup Utility program	89
Chapter 8. Updating system programs	91
Using system programs	91
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	91
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	92
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	92
Chapter 9. Preventing problems	93
Keeping your computer current	93
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	93
Updating your operating system	93
Using System Update	93
Cleaning and maintenance	94
Basics	94
Cleaning your computer	95
Good maintenance practices	96
Moving your computer	96
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	97
Basic troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting procedure	98
Troubleshooting	98
Audio problems	99
CD problems	100
DVD problems	101
Intermittent problems	103
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	103
Monitor problems	104
Networking problems	106
Option problems	109
Performance and lockup problems	110
Printer problems	111
Serial port problems	112
Software problems	112
USB problems	113
Diagnostic programs	113
Lenovo Solution Center	114
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	114
PC-Doctor for DOS	114
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service	117
Information resources	117
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	117
Lenovo Welcome	117
Help and Support	117
Safety and Warranty	117
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	117
Lenovo Support Web site	117
Help and service	118
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	118
Calling for service	118
Using other services	119
Purchasing additional services	119
Appendix A. Notices	121
Trademarks	122
Appendix B. Regulatory information	123
Export classification notice	123
Television output notice	123
Electronic emissions notices	123
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	123
Additional regulatory information	125
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information	127
Important WEEE Information	127
Recycling information	127
Recycling information for Brazil	128
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	128
Battery recycling information for the European Union	129
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	131
China RoHS	131
Turkish RoHS	131
Ukraine RoHS	131
India RoHS	132