Lenovo TC A55-9636 User Manual

User Guid e Ty pe s 9300, 9301, 9636, 9638, 96 40 Ty pe s 96 41, 9642, 9643, 9644, 9645

Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. The power cords sha

If you are not sure of the voltage provided at your electrical outlet, contact your local electric company or refer to official W

provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibili

v Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. More frequent cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless i

v Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock

Data safety Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you; otherwise, your

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

Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for more information about connectors. See “Access Help” on page 62 for instruc

v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be as

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

User Guid e Ty pe s 9300, 9301, 9636, 9638, 96 40 Ty pe s 96 41, 9642, 9643, 9644, 9645

v Intel Celeron® D processor v Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type)Memory v Support for t

Expansion v Three drive bays v One 32-bit PCI adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connectorPower v 225 Watt power

Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and exter

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height: 85 m

Supported operating positions To provide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the posit

v When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the computer without setting the option down. When this is not po

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

Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB k

Opening the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 16 before

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Diskette drive loc

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

Accessing system board components and drives You might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and remove the PCI riser and ad

Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in yo

Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing double date rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that pr

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing

5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector in the PCI riser. Note: The top connector is for the PCI adapter and the

Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An

Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2, do the following: 1. Open

Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtai

4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. What to do next: v To work with anoth

3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the tab as shown and pivoting the bezel outward from the bottom. 4. Lower the driv

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

10. Install the new drive from the rear of the drive bay assembly and slide the diskette drive lock 1 to the locked position

Integrated cable lock With an integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to

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

7. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables.” 8. Restart the comp

5. Install any locking devices such as a cable lock as necessary. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the com

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

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 ThinkVantage

PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .55 PC-Doctor for Windows PE . . . . . . . .57 Cleaning the mouse . . . . . .

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

v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol v

1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 45). 2. From the Setup Utility program men

Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This feature

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

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to

15. Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating

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

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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 sy

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

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

v Client Security Solutions v Factory Recovery v System Updates v Service and supportNote: ThinkVantage Technologies are only

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance. If you experience a

Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your

Appendix A. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by

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 im

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 installing 25 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 antivirus software, updating 9 arrangin

Nnon-optical mouse 58 OOnline Books folder 61 opening the cover 20 operating systeminstalling 9 updating 9 optical mouse 57 options 14 a

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