Document Outline

• 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
  • Modem safety information
  • Laser compliance statement
  • Power supply statement
  • Cleaning and maintenance
• Chapter 1. Product overview
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Lenovo programs
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system
    • Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
    • An introduction to Lenovo programs
  • 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
• Chapter 2. Using your computer
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system
  • Using the keyboard
    • Using Windows shortcut keys
    • Using the blue ThinkVantage button
    • Using a fingerprint reader
  • Using the wheel mouse
  • Adjusting audio
    • About your computer audio
    • Setting the volume from the desktop
    • Setting the volume from Control Panel
  • Using CDs and DVDs
    • Handling and storing CD and DVD media
    • Playing a CD or DVD
    • Recording a CD or DVD
• Chapter 3. You and your computer
  • Accessibility and comfort
    • Arranging your workspace
    • Comfort
    • Glare and lighting
    • Air circulation
    • Electrical outlets and cable lengths
  • Registering your computer
  • Moving your computer to another country or region
    • Voltage-selection switch
    • Replacement power cords
• Chapter 4. Security
  • Security features
  • Locking the computer cover
  • Attaching an integrated cable lock
  • Using passwords
    • BIOS passwords
    • Windows passwords
  • Configuring the fingerprint reader
  • Using and understanding firewalls
  • Protecting data against viruses
• Chapter 5. 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
    • Installing or replacing a PCI card
    • Installing or replacing a memory module
    • Replacing the battery
    • Replacing the primary hard disk drive
    • Replacing the optical drive
    • Replacing the power supply assembly
    • Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
    • Replacing the microprocessor
    • Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
    • Replacing the keyboard or mouse
    • Completing the parts replacement
• Chapter 6. Recovery information
  • Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system
    • Creating and using recovery media
    • Performing backup and recovery operations
    • Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
    • Creating and using a rescue medium
    • Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers
    • Reinstalling software programs
    • Reinstalling device drivers
    • Solving recovery problems
  • Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system
• Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program
  • Starting the Setup Utility program
  • Viewing and changing settings
  • Using passwords
    • Password considerations
    • Power-On Password
    • Administrator Password
    • Hard Disk Password
    • Setting, changing, and deleting a password
    • Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
  • Enabling or disabling a device
  • Selecting a startup device
    • Selecting a temporary startup device
    • Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
  • Enabling ErP compliance mode
  • Exiting the Setup Utility program
• Chapter 8. Updating system programs
  • Using system programs
  • Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc
  • Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system
  • Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
• Chapter 9. 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 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting procedure
  • Troubleshooting
    • Audio problems
    • CD problems
    • DVD problems
    • Intermittent problems
    • Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
    • Monitor problems
    • Networking problems
    • Option problems
    • Performance and lockup problems
    • Printer problems
    • Serial port problems
    • Software problems
    • USB problems
  • Diagnostic programs
    • Lenovo Solution Center
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
    • PC-Doctor for DOS
• Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service
  • Information resources
    • Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
    • Lenovo Welcome
    • Help and Support
    • Safety and Warranty
    • Lenovo Web site
    • Lenovo Support Web site
  • Help and service
    • Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
    • Calling for service
    • Using other services
    • Purchasing additional services
• Appendix A. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Appendix B. Regulatory information
  • Export classification notice
  • Television output notice
  • Electronic emissions notices
    • Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
  • Additional regulatory information
• Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information
  • Important WEEE information
  • Recycling information
  • Recycling information for Brazil
  • Battery recycling information for Taiwan
  • Battery recycling information for the European Union
• Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
  • China RoHS
  • Turkish RoHS
  • Ukraine RoHS
  • India RoHS
• Index