Lenovo ThinkCentre M32 - Manual

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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices
ThinkCentre M32
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Mouse Keyboard ac power adapter Documentation
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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 illustrations.
Tower, rear view
Power button
Power indicator
Hard disk drive activity indicator
USB 2.0 connectors (4)
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Small desktop, rear view
Security-lock slot
PS/2 keyboard connector
Serial connectors (4)
VGA monitor connector
DisplayPort connector
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
ac power adapter connector
ac power adapter cable loop
Ethernet connector
Parallel connector
PS/2 mouse connector
Initial setup instructions
Note: Depending on the model type, your computer might
not have all of the connectors that are described in this
section.
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1.
Connect the keyboard cable to an appropriate
keyboard connector.
USB 2.0
connector
PS/2 keyboard
connector (optional)
2.
Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse
connector.
USB 2.0
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 monitor
connector
DisplayPort
connector
4.
If you have audio devices, attach them using the
following instructions.
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.
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).
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.
Parallel connector: Used to attach a parallel printer or other
devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.
8.
Connect 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 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.
Accessing your user guide
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your
computer. To access your User Guide, do the following:
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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for your computer.
Read first — regulatory information
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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.
For users in Mexico:
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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Service and Support information
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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:
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Telephone technical support
Where applicable, 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
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to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at:
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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)
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)
Country or region Telephone number
1800-419-4666 (Tata)
Email: [email protected]
(English, Hindi)
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
Kazakhstan +77273231427
(Standard charges apply)
(Russian, English)
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
Libya +33 6 7348 1739 (French, English)
Lithuania +370 5 278 66 00
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)
(Norwegian)
Oman Khimji Ramdas Computer Communication Systems:
00 968 2469 6255
Overseas Business Machines (OBM):
00 968 2460 1072, 2460 5018
Gulf Business Machines Services (GBMS):
00 968 2455 9831
Pakistan INFO TECH (pvt) Ltd.: 00 924 2111 427 427
International Office Products (pvt) Ltd.:
00 92 212 422 569, 00 92 213 241 2023
Selling Business Systems: 00 92 21 568 9823
Panama 206-6047
001-866-434-2080 (Lenovo Customer Support Center- toll free)
(Spanish)
Paraguay 009-800-52-10026 (Spanish)
Peru 0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish)
Philippines 180089086454 (Domestic Toll Free)
180014410719 (International Toll Free)
Country or region Telephone number
(Tagalog, English)
Poland +48 22 760 7300 (Polish)
Portugal +351 21 892 7046 (Portuguese)
Qatar Al Mana Computer Services: 00 974 4489 966 (ext. 1992)
Qatar Computer Services W.L.L: 00 974 4441 212
Gulf Business Machines: 00-974 462 1395
Romania +4-021-224-4015
Russia
8-800-555-0317 (Toll free number)
(Russian)
Saudi Arabia 800 85 000 52 (Standard charges apply)
(English, Arabic)
Singapore 800 6011 343 (Local number only)
+603 8315 6856 (DID)
(English)
Slovakia +421 2 4974 8888
Slovenia +386-1-200-50-60 (Slovenian)
Spain 0901-100-000 (Spanish)
Sri Lanka +9411 2493547
+9411 2493548
(English)
Sweden 08-477-4420
077-117-1040 (Warranty service and support)
(Swedish)
Switzerland 058-333-0900
0800-55-54-54 (Warranty service and support)
(German, French, Italian)
Taiwan 0800-000-702 (Mandarin)
Thailand 001 800 4415 734 (Thai, English)
Turkey 0212 336 03 66
00800 448 825 165
(Turkish)
Ukraine 044 362 42 81
(Ukrainian, Russian, English)
United Arab
Emirates 800035702810 (Standard charges apply)
(English, Arabic)
United Kingdom 01475-897-163
08705-500-900 (Standard warranty support)
(English)
United States 1-800-426-7378 (Select “Option #1”)
(English)
Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish)
Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish)
Vietnam 120-11072 (Toll Free)
+(84) 8 3521 8000 (Standard Charges Apply) (Vietnamese,
English)
Yeman Al Khirbash and Agencies:
00 967 1209 8278
Yemen Business Machines (YBM):
00-967 3 213324
00-967 3 214655
00-967 3 213909
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