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Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z 1184 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 1165, 1184, and 1186...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide...
  • Page 4 First Edition (November 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Selecting a temporary startup device . Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 15 Exiting from the Setup Utility program . © Copyright Lenovo 2009 Chapter 5. Updating system programs Using system programs . Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc .
  • Page 6 User Guide...

  • 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 site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support ©...
  • Page 8 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    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 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 ® dual-core microprocessor ™ 2 Duo microprocessor ®...
  • Page 10 v Six USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors v Two audio connectors (headphone connector and microphone connector) Expansion v One hard disk drive bay v One optical drive bay Power v 130-watt power supply v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v Computrace v Enabling or disabling a device...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    This section describes the software provided with your Windows operating system. 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.
  • Page 12 Windows XP from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo.

  • Page 13: Locating Computer Connectors And Parts

    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 14 1 Power cord connector 2 Ethernet connector 3 USB connectors (3) User Guide 4 Serial port 5 Integrated cable lock slot 6 Optical drive...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Computer Stand

    Adjusting the computer stand Your computer comes with a stand that you can use to position the computer. Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at an angle of 10° to 35° as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: Make sure the angle is at least 10°...
  • Page 16 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    You can expand the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by installing or replacing hardware. 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 18: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Figure 1. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Information about this will come with the CRUs or will come a few days after you received the CRUs.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Recovery Information

    On Windows XP, you can create recovery media using discs only. v To create recovery media on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 20: Installing Or Reinstalling Device Drivers

    Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:). 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 21: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility Program

    Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name © Copyright Lenovo 2009 displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using passwords.”...

  • Page 22: Set User Password

    v Be significantly different from your previous passwords Set User Password After you have set a User Password using the Set User Password option, the user is prompted to type a valid User Password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid User Password is typed in.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Startup Device

    3. Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, do one of the following: v Select USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device. v Select ATA Drives Setup to enable or disable a SATA device. 4. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 24: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program

    Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press Esc several times. Then, do one of the following: v If you want to save the new settings, press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 25: Copyright Lenovo

    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/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system.

  • Page 26: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System

    5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Note: If you cannot correct the problem after doing the basic troubleshooting, have the computer serviced. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer for the safety and warranty information and the list of Lenovo Support telephone numbers. Symptom The computer does not start...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Cleaning The Mouse

    To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD burning software to create a diagnostic disc with the ISO image.

  • Page 30: Non-Optical Mouse

    a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain cotton-tipped swab. b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area. 4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position.
  • Page 31 7. Look for a buildup of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage. This buildup usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers. 8. If the rollers are dirty, clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
  • Page 32 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader program installation. 2. The publications are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3.

  • Page 34: Lenovo Welcome

    Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo. The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help...

  • Page 35: Help And Service

    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 and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer.

  • Page 36: Using Other 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 User Guide...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 39: Index

    25 information 25 service 25 help Access Help 26 and service 27 getting 25 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 important safety information v information getting 25 important safety v resources 25 safety 26 warranty 26 Input/Output (I/O) features 1...
  • Page 40 (flashing) BIOS 17 User Guide updating (continued) system programs 17 updating (flashing) BIOS 18 using diagnostic programs 27 documentation 27 other services 28 passwords 13 Setup Utility 13 viewing and changing settings 13 warranty information 26 Web site, Lenovo 26...
  • Page 42 Part Number: 71Y7075 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7075...

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