Document Outline

• Read this first: Important safety information
  • Service and upgrades
  • Static electricity prevention
  • Power cords and power adapters
  • Extension cords and related devices
  • Plugs and outlets
  • External devices
  • Heat and product ventilation
  • Operating environment
  • Laser compliance statement
  • Power supply statement
  • Cleaning and maintenance
• Chapter 1. Product overview
  • Locations
    • Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer
    • Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
    • Locating components
    • Locating parts on the system board
    • Locating internal drives
    • Machine type and model label
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Lenovo programs
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system
    • An introduction to Lenovo programs
• Chapter 2. Using your computer
  • Registering your computer
  • Using keyboard shortcuts
  • Using the fingerprint reader
  • Using the wheel mouse
  • Setting the computer volume
    • Setting the volume from the desktop
    • Setting the volume from Control Panel
  • Using a disc
    • Using the optical drive
    • Handling and storing a disc
    • Playing and removing a disc
    • Recording a disc
  • Navigating among screens on the Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system
  • Frequently asked questions
• Chapter 3. You and your computer
  • Accessibility and comfort
    • Arranging your workspace
    • Comfort
    • Glare and lighting
    • Air circulation
    • Electrical outlets and cable lengths
    • Accessibility information
  • Moving your computer to another country or region
• Chapter 4. Security
  • Security features
  • Locking the computer cover
  • Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock
  • Attaching a cable lock
  • Using passwords
    • BIOS passwords
    • Windows passwords
  • Configuring the fingerprint reader
  • Using and understanding firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
• Chapter 5. Advanced configuration
  • Using the Setup Utility program
    • Starting the Setup Utility program
    • Viewing and changing settings
    • Using BIOS passwords
    • Enabling or disabling a device
    • Selecting a startup device
    • Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode
    • ICE performance mode
    • ICE thermal alert
    • Exiting the Setup Utility program
  • Configuring RAID
    • RAID Level
    • Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality
    • Creating RAID volumes
    • Deleting RAID volumes
    • Resetting disks to non-RAID
  • Updating or recovering the BIOS
    • Using system programs
    • Updating the BIOS from a disc
    • Updating the BIOS from your operating system
    • Recovering from a BIOS update failure
• Chapter 6. Preventing problems
  • Keeping your computer current
    • Getting the latest device drivers for your computer
    • Updating your operating system
    • Using System Update
  • Cleaning and maintenance
    • Basics
    • Cleaning your computer
    • Good maintenance practices
  • Moving your computer
• Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting procedure
  • Troubleshooting
    • Audio problems
    • CD problems
    • DVD problems
    • Intermittent problems
    • Problems with the keyboard or mouse
    • Monitor problems
    • Networking problems
    • I have connected an option to my computer, but it does not work
    • Performance and lockup problems
    • The printer does not work
    • Serial connector cannot be accessed
    • Software problems
    • My USB connectors cannot be accessed
  • Lenovo Solution Center
• Chapter 8. Recovery information
  • Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
    • Creating and using recovery media
    • Performing backup and recovery operations
    • Creating and using a rescue medium
    • Reinstalling programs and device drivers
    • Solving recovery problems
  • Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system
    • Refreshing your computer
    • Resetting your computer to the factory default settings
    • Using the advanced startup options
    • Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start
• Chapter 9. Installing or replacing hardware
  • Handling static-sensitive devices
  • Installing or replacing hardware
    • Installing external options
    • Removing the computer cover
    • Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
    • Accessing the system board components and drives
    • Installing or replacing a memory module
    • Installing or replacing a PCI card
    • Replacing the battery
    • Installing or replacing the mSATA solid-state drive
    • Installing or replacing the optical drive
    • Installing or replacing the solid-state drive
    • Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
    • Replacing the system fan
    • Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
    • Replacing the power supply assembly
    • Replacing the primary hard disk drive
    • Replacing the secondary hard disk drive
    • Replacing the Wi-Fi units
    • Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi antenna
    • Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna
    • Replacing the keyboard or mouse
    • Completing the parts replacement
• Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service
  • Information resources
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
    • Help and Support
    • Safety and Warranty
    • Lenovo Web site
    • Lenovo Support Web site
  • Help and service
    • Using the documentation and diagnostic program
    • Calling for service
    • Using other services
    • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. System memory speed
• Appendix B. Regulatory information
  • Export classification notice
  • Electronic emissions notices
    • Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
  • Eurasian compliance mark
  • Brazil regulatory notice
  • Mexico regulatory notice
  • Additional regulatory information
• Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
  • Important WEEE information
  • Recycling information for Japan
  • Recycling information for Brazil
  • Battery recycling information for Taiwan
  • Battery recycling information for the European Union
• Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
  • European Union RoHS
  • China RoHS
  • Turkish RoHS
  • Ukraine RoHS
  • India RoHS
• Appendix E. ENERGY STAR model information
• Appendix F. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Index