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- Page 1 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 3025, 3034, 3131, 3142, 3244, 3257, 3307, 3356, 3467, 3557, 3692, 3853, 4394, 5092, 5226, 5296, 6667, and 6673...
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- Page 4 Second Edition (June 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
. 43 Specifications . Password considerations . . 44 Software overview . Power-On Password . 44 Software provided by Lenovo Administrator Password . . 44 Adobe Reader . Hard Disk Password . . 44 Antivirus software . Setting, changing, and deleting a password . - Page 6 Index ....63 User Guide...
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Page 7: Important Safety Information
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... - Page 8 User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview
Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel v Internal speaker Connectivity v 100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Fax modem (available in some models) System management features © Copyright Lenovo 2010... - Page 10 v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Automatic power-on startup v Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (available on some models) v Intel Matrix Storage Manager v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v Secure Managed Client (SMC) (some models) v System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software v Wake on LAN v Wake on Ring...
- Page 11 1. The operating system(s) listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual. This list is subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
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Page 12: Specifications
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 inches) Height: 79 mm (3.11 inches) Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°... -
Page 13: Software Overview
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating system from Lenovo. -
Page 14: Adobe Reader
Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates. -
Page 15: Locations
Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front connector locations 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector Chapter 1. -
Page 16: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. - Page 17 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
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Page 18: Locating Components
Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Optical drive 5 Heat sink 2 Front bezel 6 Memory module 3 Hard disk drive 7 Battery... -
Page 19: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 10 PCI card slot 2 Memory slots (2) 11 Front USB connector 2 3 Battery 12 Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) - Page 20 User Guide...
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option. -
Page 22: Installing External Options
“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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. -
Page 23: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. -
Page 24: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB system memory. - Page 25 4. Open the retaining clips. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 7. Removing the memory module 5. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 . Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place.
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Page 26: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive if your computer has one. For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk drive installed and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC - Storage Array, contact your network or storage administrator. -
Page 27: Replacing The Optical Drive
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. To replace the optical drive, do the following:... - Page 28 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 14. 3.
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Page 29: Replacing The Battery
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. -
Page 30: Replacing The Heat Sink
“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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink. CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot. - Page 31 4. Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink. Figure 16.
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Page 32: Replacing The Internal Speaker
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. To replace the internal speaker, do the following: 1. -
Page 33: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly
“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, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly. - Page 34 5. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly to the chassis. Figure 18. Removing the front audio and USB assembly 6. Locate the power switch assembly beside the front audio and USB assembly. Remove the power switch assembly by releasing the tab that secures the power switch assembly to the chassis.
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Page 35: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ac power adapter. To replace the ac power adapter, do the following: 1. -
Page 36: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter Bracket
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ac power adapter bracket. To replace the ac power adapter bracket, do the following: 1. - Page 37 6. Install the ac power adapter into the new power adapter bracket as shown. Figure 21. Installing the ac power adapter into the new bracket 7. Insert the two tabs 1 and the tab 2 on the new power adapter bracket into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then press the new bracket downward to secure the bracket to the chassis.
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Page 38: Replacing The Keyboard Or Mouse
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse. To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following: 1. -
Page 39: Completing The Parts Replacement
7. To update your configuration, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. -
Page 40: Installing Security Features
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 41: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. - Page 42 User Guide...
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Page 43: Chapter 3. Recovery Information
Notes: 1. The recovery information in this chapter only applies to the computers that have a hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo. 2. There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software- or hardware-related problem. Some methods vary depending on the type of your operating system. -
Page 44: Using Recovery Media
To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start →... -
Page 45: Performing Backup And Recovery Operations
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. -
Page 46: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace
To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. -
Page 47: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium
Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C:) will be deleted in the recovery process. -
Page 48: Using A Rescue Medium
To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. -
Page 49: Installing Or Reinstalling Device Drivers
Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices. - Page 50 the startup device sequence. For more information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 43. It is important to create a rescue medium, a recovery repair diskette, and a set of recovery media as early as possible and store them in a safe place for future use. User Guide...
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Page 51: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility Program
Administrator Password v Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2010... -
Page 52: Password Considerations
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive... -
Page 53: Enabling Or Disabling A Device
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: USB Setup Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector is disabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used. -
Page 54: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 43. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Startup. 3. -
Page 55: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. -
Page 56: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. - Page 57 9. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off. 10. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 11.
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Page 59: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Note: If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. For a list of service and support telephone numbers, refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. -
Page 60: Diagnostic Programs
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the diagnostic programs, save and print the log files created by the diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. -
Page 61: Pc-Doctor For Rescue And Recovery
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system. -
Page 62: Cleaning An Optical Mouse
To run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created, do the following: 1. Make sure the optical drive you want to use is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 45. 2. -
Page 63: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service
PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader installation. 2. The publication is available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. If you want to install a different language version of the Adobe Reader... -
Page 64: Thinkvantage Productivity Center
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive, a preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, and preinstalled software programs from Lenovo. -
Page 65: Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available. -
Page 66: Using Other Services
You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. -
Page 67: Purchasing Additional Services
Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service... - Page 68 User Guide...
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Page 69: Appendix. Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. -
Page 70: Television Output Notice
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Personal System/2... - Page 71 9 diagnostics, troubleshooting 51 keyboard, replacing 30 DisplayPort connector 9 documentation, using 57 drivers, device 31 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 52 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 55 Lenovo Web site 57 environment, operating 4 Lenovo Welcome 5, 56 Ethernet 1 locating components 10...
- Page 72 replacing (continued) internal speaker 24 media, creating and using recovery media 35 Rescue and Recovery 35 memory module workspace, Rescue and Recovery 38 installing 16 Rescue and Recovery workspace 38 system board 16 resources, information 55 Microphone connector 9 mouse connector 9 mouse, replacing 30 safety v safety information 56...
- Page 73 39 diagnostic programs 57 documentation 57 other services 58 passwords 43 Setup Utility 43 VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 43 warranty information 56 Web site, Lenovo 57 workspace, backup and recovery 38 Index...
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