Lenovo 3000 J Series User Manual

User GuideLenovo 3000 J SeriesTypes 7387, 7388, 7389, 7393, 7394, 7395

The power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2, or better. For other countries, the sui

Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on th

Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not full

become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these feat

Electrical current safety information Danger Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid

Perchlorate material: Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Modem safety information Caution To reduc

Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous volt

Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1 provides informa

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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace To get the most from your computer, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to

Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer Before you begin, make sure you set up your computer in the best possible work area that suit

If your computer does not have a voltage selection switch, it is designed to operate only at the voltage provided in the country

v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor, connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: Your computer must

6. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and

b. Connect the speakers to the computer. 9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Your computer might not have all con

10. Connect the power cords to properly grounded electrical outlets. Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for mo

Turning on power Turn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer. When the power-on self-test

Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web

Chapter 3. Installing options This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your comput

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Microprocessor (varies by model type) v Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HyperThreading Technology v Intel Pentium D processor v I

Input/output features v 25-pin, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP) v 9-pin serial connector v Six 4-pin

Operating systems, tested for compatibility1 v Linux®Available options The following are some available options: v External options –

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 392 mm (15.43 in.) Width: 180

When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so. When yo

Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front

Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear

Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connecto

Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Microprocessor and

Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and A

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 11

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Microprocessor fan connector 11

Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing DIMMs that provides up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory.

Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has four exp

5. Secure the adapter with the screw as shown. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate sec

Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for removing and replacing internal drives. Internal drives

The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following table describes some of the drives you can insta

Installing a drive To install an internal drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 20.

5. Remove the front bezel by removing the two screws and releasing the six plastic tabs inside the chassis and then completely

6. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into one of the slots and gently prying it

Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines

9. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes and install four screws to secure the drive. 10. A hard disk dri

2. Connect the extra connector on the signal cable to the new drive. 3. Your computer has extra power connectors for additiona

Padlock loop Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop that locks the cover to your computer when a padlock is installed. Usin

Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page xii for information about replacing and disposing of the battery. To change the battery:

9. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 10. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwor

Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover,

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Chapter 4. Recovering software There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover software in the event

v Windows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the original factory contents only.When using Product Reco

v On a protected area of your hard disk v On a second hard disk installed in your computer v On an externally attached USB

Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Information resources . . . . . . . . . .

multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have the option to restore the factory contents to the C: partition and leave the othe

To create rescue media, do the following: 1. Open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, click Lenovo Care

2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the scree

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk dr

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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stored in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EE

Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. For security reasons

Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices: IDE

Changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Star

Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS u

Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your deskt

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Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer

Symptom Action The keyboard does not work. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. Verify that: v The computer is turned on.

v PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE, depending upon your machine type and model (used when your Windows operating s

Creating diagnostic diskettes To create diagnostic diskettes, download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.co

1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the

b. If there is some debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area.4. Check the surface on which you are usi

7. Look for a build up of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage. This build up usually appears as a stripe ru

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Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information a

In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop

– Viewing critical system informationv Resource Center with support in one convenient place for tasks, such as: – One-button

Help and service If you need help and service for your computer, you will find a wide variety of sources available to help you.

For a list of service and support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and click Support

Appendix A. Manual modem commands This appendix provides commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the m

Command Function H1 Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification

Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier i

Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the

Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FR

+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify r

Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The i

Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the compu

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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult yo

vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measuremen

Index AAccess Help 62 adapterconnectors 25 adaptersinstalling 25 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 slots 25 AGP connector 18 antiv

mouse, cleaningnon-optical 58 optical mouse 57 Nnon-optical mouse 58 notices 73 OOnline Books folder 61 operating systeminstalling 10 upda

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