Lenovo ThinkCentre M73z User Manual

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

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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide

Brief user notices
ThinkCentre M73z

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

Unpack

ThinkCentre

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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 illustrations.

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Available on some models

Front

Integrated camera indicator

Integrated camera block shield

Integrated camera

Integrated microphone

Power indicator

Hard disk drive activity indictor

Internal speaker

Card reader

USB 3.0 connector

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

USB 3.0 connector

Rear

Power cord connector

PS/2 keyboard connector*

PS/2 mouse connector*

Ethernet connector

VGA-out connector

USB 2.0 connectors (4)

Serial connector

Power button

Brightness-down control

Brightness-up control

Security-lock slot

Optical drive

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 35° 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.

If your computer comes with a full-function monitor
stand, adjust the vertical position of the computer at
an angle of between 5° to the front and 25° to the
rear. Refer to your User Guide for more information
about adjusting the full-function monitor stand.

If your computer comes with a tilt-only monitor stand,
adjust the vertical position of the computer at an
angle of between 5° to the front and 45° to the rear.

45°

-5°

2.

Connect the mouse cable to an appropriate mouse

connector.

USB 2.0

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.

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 AAA 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 2.0

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.

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 are using an external monitor, connect the

display cable from the monitor to the appropriate
video connector on the computer.

VGA-out connector

5.

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.

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 the 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 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).

USB 3.0 connector: Used 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: 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.

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 side 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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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/UserManuals 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

Where applicable, you can get help and information from the Customer Support
Center by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative,

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