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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and “Notices,” on page 39. First Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RES
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Contents Selecting a startup device..........23 Important safety information......v Selecting a temporary startup device.....23 Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 24 Chapter1. Product overview......1 Exiting the Setup Utility program.......24 Features................1 Specifications..............3 Chapter5. Updating system programs 25 Software overview ............3 Using system programs ..........25 Software provided with your Windows operating Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a d
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Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a Portable Document F
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Chapter1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software programs, connector and part locations, and how to adjust the computer stand. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Features”: This section provides information about the computer features. v “Specifications” on page 3: This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. v “Software overview” on page 3: This section provides information about the
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Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller System management features v Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support v Automatic power-on startup v Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software v Wake on LAN Input/Output (I/O) features v Ethernet connector v One 9-pin serial port v Six Universal Serial Bu
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1 Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility (varies by model type) ® v Linux Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 472 mm (18.58 inches) Height: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Depth: 70 mm (2.76 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.2 kg (15.87 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) (with package) Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80% (10% per hou
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Software provided by Lenovo The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system. ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. For
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 28. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. Lenovo System Toolbox T
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Locating computer connectors and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors and parts. Figure 1. Front view 1 Integrated camera (available in some 6 Microphone connector models) 2 Integrated microphone 7 Power switch 3 Brightness controls 8 Power indicator light-emitting diode (LED) 4 USB connectors (3) 9 Internal speakers (2) 5 Headphone connector 6 User Guide
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Figure 2. Rear view 1 Power cord connector 4 Serial port 2 Ethernet connector 5 Integrated cable lock slot 3 USB connectors (3) 6 Optical drive Chapter1. Product overview 7
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Adjusting the computer stand Your computer comes with a computer stand that you can use to adjust the computer to your comfortable position. Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at an angle between 10° to 35° as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: Make sure that the angle is at least 10° from the vertical; otherwise, the computer might be unstable and fall over. 35° 10° Figure 3. Adjusting the computer stand 8 User Guide
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Chapter2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Installing or replacing hardware” v “Obtaining device drivers” on page 10 v “Basic security features” on page 10 Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. You can maintain your computer or expand the capabilities of your computer by in
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Replacing the keyboard or mouse Attention Do not attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide,goto: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse. To replace the wireless keyboard or mouse, refer to the instructions that come with the wireless keyboard or mouse.
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Integrated cable lock Note: Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with other computer cables. An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can be used to secure your computer to a desk, a table, or other non-permanent fixture. The integrated cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot in the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. See “Locating computer connectors and parts” on page 6 for the location of the integrated ca
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