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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 ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® Password Vault Enhanced Backup and Restore ThinkVantage System Update Update and Drivers 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. 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, opening a Web page, opening a file, and so on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software. To start the SimpleTap program, do any of the following: • Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ SimpleTap. • Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click SimpleTap. • Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red launch point is available on the desktop after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time. • Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one. 6 ThinkStation 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	17
Software overview	17
Software provided by Lenovo	17
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	26
Machine type and model label	27
Chapter 2. Using your computer	29
Frequently asked questions	29
Using the keyboard	29
Using Windows shortcut keys	29
Using the blue ThinkVantage button	30
Using a fingerprint reader	30
Using the wheel mouse	30
Adjusting audio	30
About your computer audio	31
Setting the volume from the desktop	31
Setting the volume from Control Panel	31
Using CDs and DVDs	31
Handling and storing CD and DVD media	32
Playing a CD or DVD	32
Recording a CD or DVD	32
Chapter 3. You and your computer	35
Accessibility and comfort	35
Arranging your workspace	35
Comfort	35
Glare and lighting	36
Air circulation	36
Electrical outlets and cable lengths	36
Registering your computer	37
Moving your computer to another country or region	37
Voltage-selection switch	37
Replacement power cords	38
Chapter 4. Security	39
Security features	39
Attaching an integrated cable lock	40
Using passwords	40
BIOS passwords	40
Windows passwords	41
Configuring the fingerprint reader	41
Using and understanding firewalls	41
Protecting data against viruses	41
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware	43
Handling static-sensitive devices	43
Installing or replacing hardware	43
Installing external options	43
Opening the computer cover	44
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	44
Accessing the system board components and drives	46
Installing or replacing a memory module	47
Installing or replacing a PCI card	49
Installing or replacing the card reader	51
Replacing the battery	56
Installing the solid state drive	57
Replacing the hard disk drive	59
Replacing the optical drive	61
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	64
Replacing the power supply assembly	67
Replacing the microprocessor	72
Replacing the cover presence switch	75
Replacing the internal speaker	77
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	79
Replacing the system fan	81
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	82
Completing the parts replacement	83
Chapter 6. Recovery information	85
Creating and using recovery media	85
Creating recovery media	85
Using recovery media	86
Performing backup and recovery operations	86
Performing a backup operation	86
Performing a recovery operation	87
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	87
Creating and using a rescue medium	88
Creating a rescue medium	88
Using a rescue medium	88
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	89
Reinstalling software programs	90
Reinstalling device drivers	90
Solving recovery problems	90
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program	93
Starting the Setup Utility program	93
Viewing and changing settings	93
Using passwords	93
Password considerations	94
Power-On Password	94
Administrator Password	94
Hard Disk Password	94
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	94
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	95
Enabling or disabling a device	95
Selecting a startup device	96
Selecting a temporary startup device	96
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	96
Enabling ErP compliance mode	96
ICE performance mode	97
ICE thermal alert	97
Exiting the Setup Utility program	98
Chapter 8. Configuring RAID	99
RAID Level	99
Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality	99
Creating RAID volumes	99
Deleting RAID volumes	100
Resetting disks to non-RAID	100
Chapter 9. Updating system programs	101
Using system programs	101
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	101
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	102
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	102
Chapter 10. Preventing problems	103
Keeping your computer current	103
Getting the latest device drivers for your computer	103
Updating your operating system	103
Using System Update	104
Cleaning and maintenance	104
Basics	104
Cleaning your computer	105
Good maintenance practices	106
Moving your computer	106
Chapter 11. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	107
Basic troubleshooting	107
Troubleshooting procedure	108
Troubleshooting	108
Audio problems	109
CD problems	110
DVD problems	111
Intermittent problems	113
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems	113
Monitor problems	114
Networking problems	116
Option problems	119
Performance and lockup problems	120
Printer problems	121
Serial port problems	121
Software problems	122
USB problems	123
Lenovo Solution Center	123
Chapter 12. Getting information, help, and service	125
Information resources	125
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	125
Lenovo Welcome	125
Help and Support	125
Safety and Warranty	125
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	125
Lenovo Support Web site	125
Help and service	126
Using the documentation and diagnostic program	126
Calling for service	126
Using other services	127
Purchasing additional services	127
Appendix A. Notices	129
Trademarks	130
Appendix B. Regulatory information	131
Export classification notice	131
Electronic emissions notices	131
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	131
Additional regulatory information	133
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information	135
Important WEEE Information	135
Recycling information	135
Recycling information for Brazil	136
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	136
Battery recycling information for the European Union	137
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	139
China RoHS	139
Turkish RoHS	139
Ukraine RoHS	139
India RoHS	140
Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information	141
Appendix F. Ek Bilgiler	143
Appendix G. Servis istasyonlari	145

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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 Rescue and Recovery

Enhanced Backup and Restore

ThinkVantage System Update

Update and Drivers

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.

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,

opening a Web page, opening a ﬁle, and so on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the

Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software.

To start the SimpleTap program, do any of the following:

•

Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

SimpleTap

•

Click

Start

➙

All Programs

➙

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

, and double-click

SimpleTap

•

Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red launch point is available on the desktop

after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the ﬁrst time.

•

Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one.

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