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v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM softwarev Wake on LANv Wake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is ca
SpecificationsThis section lists the physical specifications for your computer.DimensionsWidth: 286 mm (11.26 inches)Height: 82.5 mm (3.25 inches)Dept
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computerspreinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.ThinkVantage Productivity Center: Th
diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings thatcan cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 44 for
LocationsLocating connectors on the front of your computerFigure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer.1 USB connect
Locating connectors on the rear of your computerFigure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rea
Connector DescriptionAudio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,such as a stereo system. When you attach an e
Locating componentsTo remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 12.Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components i
Locating parts on the system boardFigure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.1 Battery 8 SATA connectors (2)2 Thermal sensor
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardwareThis chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer.Handling static-s
Removing the computer coverAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information”
Removing and reinstalling the front bezelAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safet
4. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 24.Installing or replacing a memory moduleAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair
4. Insert the new memory module into the appropriate memory slot. Make surethat the notch 2 of the new memory module are aligned with the slot key
3. Place your finger on the tab located on the front of the hard disk drive andpush upward. Meanwhile, press inward on the side tabs of the bracket an
8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay and pivot it downuntil it snaps into position.9. Reconnect the power cable to the optica
4. Press the blue release button 1 and slide the optical drive out the front of thecomputer.5. Remove the optical drive retainer 1 from the old op
What to do next:v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts rep
4. Place the new heat sink on the system board so that the four screws are alignedwith the four corresponding mounting studs on the system board.5. Al
Note: The new system fan assembly comes together with four new rubbermounts: two short rubber mounts and two long rubber mounts.6. Install the two new
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Replacing the ac power adapterAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety informati
Replacing the keyboard or mouseAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety informat
Completing the parts replacementAfter completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstallthe computer cover and reconnect
4. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guide on thecomputer cover engages the rail on the chassis. Then, pivot the computer co
computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching forKensington at:http://www.lenovo.com/supportPassword protectionTo deter
7. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1and pin 2).8. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See
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Chapter 3. Recovery informationThis chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter explains when and how t
v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs →ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instru
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate ProductRecovery disc when prompted.Performing backup and recovery operationsThe Rescu
Notes1. The Lenovo personal computer machine types 3425, 3980, 5214, and 5354 are certified to be sold and used only in Japan.All the information in t
3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Re
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key.4. If you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password whenprompted. The Re
4. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want tocreate. You can create a rescue medium using a disc, a USB hard disk drive,or
2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at:http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-544833. After the recovery repair
WIN98.txt. The TXT file contains information about how to install the devicedriver. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.v If the devi
Chapter 4. Using the Setup UtilityThe Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings ofyour computer, regardless of which
v Be significantly different from your previous passwordsSet User PasswordAfter you have set a user password using the Set User Password option, the u
4. Press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu. You might have topress Esc several times.5. Press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utilit
Exiting from the Setup Utility programAfter you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the SetupUtility program main menu. You mi
Chapter 5. Updating system programsThis chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recoverfrom a POST/BIOS update failure.Using
ContentsImportant safety information ...vChapter 1. Product overview ...1Features ...1Specifications ...3Software overvi
3. When prompted to change the serial number, press N. If you want to changethe serial number, press Y when prompted, type in the serial number and pr
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsThis chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not de
Symptom ActionThe computer beeps multipletimes before the operatingsystem starts.Verify that no keys are stuck.Diagnostic programsDiagnostic programs
To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services →Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For addi
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discThis section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from adiagnostic disc tha
1 Retainer ring2 Ball3 Plastic rollers4 Ball cageTo clean the non-optical mouse, do the following:Note: The following illustration might be sl
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Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and serviceThis chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactu
v Power Managerv Product Recoveryv Rescue and Recovery®v System UpdateNote: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available oncomputers
v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model andother supported products.v Find the service and support phone numbers for
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For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to
Appendix. NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in thisdocument in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repres
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-levelsystems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the sam
IndexAac power adapter, replacing 22Access Help 50antivirus software 5audio line-in connector 8audio line-out connector 8audio subsystem 1Bbackup and
Mmedia, creating and using recovery media 29media, creating and using rescue 33memory module 14installing, replacing 14microphone connector 8mouseclea
Uupdating(flashing) BIOS 41system programs 41updating (flashing) BIOS 42USB connector 8usingdiagnostic programs 51documentation 51other services 52pas
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Part Number: 71Y6306Printed in USA(1P) P/N: 71Y6306
Important safety informationCAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safetyinformation for this product. Refer
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Chapter 1. Product overviewThis chapter describes the computer features, specifications, preinstalled softwareprograms, and part and connector locatio
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