Chapter 3. Using Your Computer; Registering Your Computer; Setting The Computer Volume; Using A Disc - Lenovo ThinkStation P510 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3. Using your computer

This chapter contains the following topics:
• "Registering your computer" on page 47
• "Setting the computer volume" on page 47
• "Using a disc" on page 47
• "Connecting to a network" on page 49

Registering your computer

When you register your computer with Lenovo, you enter required information into a Lenovo database. The
information enables Lenovo to contact you when there is a recall or other severe problem and provide
quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and
services to registered users.
To register your computer with Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on
the screen.

Setting the computer volume

To set the computer volume, do the following:
1. Click the volume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar.
Note: If the volume icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the
notification area. See the Windows help system.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen and the hover text to adjust the volume, mute the speaker, or
unmute the speaker.

Using a disc

This section provides information about using a disc and the optical drive.

Guidelines about using the optical drive

When using the optical drive, follow these guidelines:
• Do not place the computer in a location where the drive is exposed to any of the following conditions:
– High temperature
– High humidity
– Excessive dust
– Excessive vibration or sudden shock
– An inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
• Do not insert any object other than a disc into the drive.
• Do not insert damaged discs into the drive. Warped, scratched, or dirty discs can damage the drive.
• Before moving the computer, remove the disc from the drive.
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