Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 - Manual

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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkCentre M83
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ThinkCentre ® computer Mouse Keyboard Power cord or power
adapter
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 locations
Notes:
1.
The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations.
2. For tiny desktop: If you use the optional port for installing a serial port, the serial port and the adjacent VGA connector might interfere with each other when you connect cables. To avoid the interference, ensure that you use the serial port convert cable that
comes with the computer when you connect a device to the serial port.
3. For tiny desktop: The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ® ) mount bracket and the 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.
Tower and small desktop, rear view
Power cord connector
Serial connector (Serial connector 1)
VGA connector
DisplayPort ® connectors (2)
USB 3.0 connectors (USB connectors 5 and
6)
USB 2.0 connectors (USB connectors 7 and
8)
USB 2.0 connectors (USB connectors 3 and
4)
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
PCI Express x1 card slot
PCI Express card slot (physical link width
x16; negotiable link width x4, x1)
Optional serial connector (Serial connector
2)
Ethernet connector
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
(optional)
Security-lock slot
Tower Small desktop
Tiny desktop, rear view
Wi-Fi antenna slot
ac power adapter cable loop
Optional connector
Security-lock slot
ac power adapter connector
DisplayPort connector
USB 3.0 connector (USB connector 4)
USB 3.0 connector (USB connector 3)
VGA connector
Ethernet connector
USB 3.0 connector (USB connector 5)
Tiny desktop
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 (optional)
2.
Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse
connector.
USB 2.0
connector
USB 3.0
connector
PS/2 mouse
connector (optional)
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.
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: 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 tiny desktop 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.
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. 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.
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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.
Brazil regulatory notice
Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibéis por longos períodos pode provocar danos ao
sistema auditivo.
Mexico regulatory notice
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
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Support Web site. To download the publications for your computer, go to
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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.
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