Lenovo ThinkCentre E73 User Manual

Safety, warranty, and setup guide, Unpack, Connector locations

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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide

Brief user notices
ThinkCentre E73

http://www.lenovo.com/support

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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
http://www.lenovo.com/thinkuserguides

Unpack

ThinkCentre

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computer

Mouse

Keyboard

Power cord

Publications


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

Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustration.

Tower, rear view

Power cord connector

DisplayPort

connector

VGA monitor connector

USB 3.0 connectors

USB 2.0 connectors

Microphone

connector

Audio line-out connector

Audio line-in connector

PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

PCI Express x1 card slots (2)

Security-lock slot

Padlock loop

Optional serial port

Ethernet connector

3 4

5 6

3

4

5

6

Small desktop, rear view

Power cord connector

DisplayPort

connector

VGA monitor connector

USB 3.0 connectors

USB 2.0 connectors

Microphone

connector

Audio line-out connector

Audio line-in connector

PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

PCI Express x1 card slots (2)

Ethernet connector

Security-lock slot

Padlock loop

3 4

5 6

3

4

5

6

Initial setup instructions

Note: Depending on your model type, your computer
might not have all of the connectors that are described in
this section.

1.

Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate

keyboard connector.

USB 2.0

connector

USB 3.0

connector

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2.

Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse

connector.

USB 2.0

connector

USB 3.0

connector

3.

Connect the display cable to the appropriate video

connector.

Note: If your computer is installed with a graphics card,
be sure to use the monitor connector(s) on the graphics
card.

VGA monitor

connector

DisplayPort

connector

4.

If you have audio devices, attach them using the

following instructions.

Audio line-in connector: This connector receives audio signals
from an external audio device, such as a stereo system.

Audio line-out connector: This connector sends audio signals
from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo
speakers.

Microphone connector: Use this connector to attach a microphone
to your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition
software.

Headphone connector: Use this connector to attach headphones
to your computer to listen to music or other sounds without
disturbing anyone.

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: Use this connector 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: Use this connector 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 port: Use this port to attach an external modem, a serial
printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial port.

Ethernet connector: Use this connector 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

9.

Press the power button on the front 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

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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.

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. In addition, if your product contains a telecom modem, it
complies with the requirements for connection to the telephone network in your
country.

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.

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/ThinkCentreUserGuides 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

You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center by telephone.
Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the
following information available: model and serial number, the exact wording of any
error message, and a description of the problem. Your technical support
representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at your
computer during the call.

Worldwide Lenovo support telephone list

Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most up-
to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone

If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo
reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Country or region

Telephone number

Africa

South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans)
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner

Algeria

+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)

Argentina

0800-666-0011 (Spanish)

Australia

1800 041 267 (English)

Austria

01-24592-5901 (German)

Bahrain

Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722
Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302

Belgium 02-210-9820

+32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support)
(Dutch)
02-210-9800
(French)

Bolivia 0800-10-0189

(Spanish)

Brazil

Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815
(Brazilian Portuguese)

Brunei

Dial 800-1111, and then dial 866-273-5446
(English, Bahasa Melayu)

Canada

1-800-565-3344 (English, French)

Caribbean
(Bermuda, Jamaica,
Tortola)

1-800 426 7378
(English)

Country or region

Telephone number

Chile 800-361-213

(Spanish)

China

Technical Support Line
800-990-8888
86-10-58851110
(Mandarin)

Colombia 1-800-912-3021

(Spanish)

Costa Rica

0-800-011-1029 (Spanish)

Croatia 0800-0426
Cyprus 80092537

(Greek)

Czech Republic

+420-2-7213-1316

Denmark 4520-8200

7010-5150 (Warranty service and support)
(Danish)

Dominican Republic

1-866-434-2080 (Spanish)

Ecuador

1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish)

Egypt

800-0000-418 (Toll free)
002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply)
(English, Arabic)

El Salvador

800-6264 (Spanish)

Estonia

+372 66 00 800
+372 6776793

Finland 09-459-6960

+358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support)
(Finnish)

France 0238-557-450

Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and support)
Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and support)
(French)

Germany

01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support)
(German)

Greece

Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner

Guatemala 1800-624-0051

(Spanish)

Honduras Tegucigalpa:

232-4222

San Pedro Sula: 552-2234
(Spanish)

Hong Kong

(852) 3071-3561
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)

Hungary

+36 1 3825716
+36 1 3825720
(English, Hungarian)

India

1800 3000 THINK 1800 3070 8465 (Reliance)
1800-419-4666 (Tata)
Email: [email protected]
(English, Hindi)

Country or region

Telephone number

Indonesia +6221

2992

5823

001-803-606-282 (Local number only)
+603 8315 6859 (DID)
(English, Bahasa Indonesia)

Ireland 01-815-9202

01-881-1444 (Warranty service and support)
(English)

Israel

Givat Shmuel Service Center: +972-3-531-3900

Italy 02-7031-6101

+39-800-820094 (Warranty service and support)
(Italian)

Japan 0120-000-817

Jordan

Jordan Business Systems: 00 962 6 5000999 Ext 713/127
General Computer & Electronic (GCE): 00 962 6 551 3879

Korea

080-513-0880 (Toll Free)
0234834817 (Standard Charge Apply)
(Korean)

Kuwait

Easa Hussain Al Yousifi: 00 965 2244 5280
AM. KHORAFI: 00 965 2200 1100 1127
Khorafi Business Machines (KBM): 00 965 2259 4611
Diyar United Company: 00 965 4378 383
Redington Kuwait: 00 965 2433 3203; 25456250 / 25456251

Latvia +371

7070360

Lebanon

Quantech: 00 961 1999 500
Computer Business Machine (CBM): 00 961 1680 180
El Haceb S.A.L: 00 961 1771 300

Lithuania

+370 5 278 66 00

Libya

+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)

Luxembourg

+352 360 385 222 (French)

Macao

0800-807 / (852) 3071-3559
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin)

Macedonia

+389 23090625 (Macedonia)

Malaysia

1800-88-0013 (English, Bahasa Melayu)

Malta +35621445566
Mexico 001-866-434-2080

(Spanish)

Middle East

+44 (0)1475-555-055

Morocco

+212 5 22 509035
+212 5 22 509017

Netherlands

+31 (0)20 513 3939 (Dutch)

New Zealand

0508 770 506 (English)

Nicaragua 001-800-220-1830

(Spanish)

Norway 6681-1100

8152-1550 (Warranty service and support)

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