Lenovo ThinkCentre M93z - Manual

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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkCentre M93z
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ThinkCentre ® computer Mouse Keyboard Power cord 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, control, and indicator locations
Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustration.
Front
In computer mode and monitor mode
Integrated microphones (optional )
Ambient light sensor (optional )
Integrated camera activity indicator (optional )
Integrated camera shield control slider (optional )
Integrated camera (optional )
Microphone mute/unmute control (computer
mode)
Volume-up control (computer mode)
Volume-down control (computer mode)
Monitor mode / computer mode switch
Power button
Power on indicator
Hard disk drive activity indicator
Microphone mute/unmute indicator
In On Screen Display (OSD)
OSD exit button
OSD left or brightness-up control
OSD right or brightness-down control
OSD enter button
Notes:
• Indicators 3, 11, 12, and 13 are visible only when they are lit.
• To display the On Screen Display (OSD) menu, press and
hold the button 9 for three seconds. You can display and use
the OSD menu in both computer mode and monitor mode.
Rear
Optical drive (optional)
PS/2 mouse connector (optional)
PS/2 keyboard connector (optional)
Serial connector (optional)
Power cord connector
Security-lock slot
Ethernet connector
DisplayPort-out connector
VGA-in connector
USB 3.0 connectors (4)
ExpressCard slot (optional)
Card reader slot (optional)
USB 3.0 connector (supporting USB charging)
Headset connector (also known as combo audio
jack)
Microphone connector
USB 3.0 connector
Notes:
• The headset connector 14 supports a microphone-integrated
headset and does not support a conventional microphone.
• By default, USB 3.0 connector 13 enables you to charge
some mobile digital devices and smartphones when your
computer is in sleep mode, in hibernation mode, or turned off.
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 45° from
the vertical position.
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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.
2.
If your computer comes with a monitor stand, adjust
the vertical position of the computer at an angle of 5°
to the front and 45° to the rear. Refer to User Guide
for more monitor stand adjustment information.
2.
Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse
connector.
USB 3.0
connector
PS/2 mouse
connector
(optional)
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.
Figure 1. Steps to install a wireless mouse
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 AA 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 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.
Figure 2. Steps to install a wireless keyboard
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 will be using an external monitor, connect the
display cable from the monitor to an appropriate
video connector on the computer.
VGA-in
connector
DisplayPort-out
connector
5.
If you have audio devices, attach them using the
following instructions.
Microphone connector: Use this connector to attach a microphone
to your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition
software.
Headset connector: Use this connector (also known as audio jack)
to attach a supported headset to your computer to record sound,
use speech-recognition software, or 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 an 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 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 connector (optional): Used to attach an external
modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial
connector.
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 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.
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 ® 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.