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Important safety information . . . . . . v

Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1

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Specifications .

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Software overview .

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Software provided with your Windows operating

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Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on

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Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your

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Locating components .

Locating parts on the system board .

Locating internal drives .

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing

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Handling static-sensitive devices .

Installing or replacing hardware

Installing external options

Removing the computer cover .

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel .

Accessing the system board components and

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Installing or replacing a PCI card .

Installing or replacing a memory module .

Replacing the battery .

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly .

Replacing the microprocessor .

Replacing the power supply assembly

Replacing the optical drive .

Replacing the hard disk drive .

Replacing the front fan assembly .

Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse .

Completing the parts replacement .

Obtaining device drivers .

Basic security features .

Integrated cable lock .

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Password protection

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing

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Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 49

Creating and using recovery media .

Creating recovery media .

Using recovery media .

Performing backup and recovery operations .

Performing a backup operation .

Performing a recovery operation .

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .

Creating and using a rescue medium .

Creating a rescue medium .

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Using a rescue medium .

Installing or reinstalling device drivers .

Solving recovery problems .

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Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility

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Starting the Setup Utility program .

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Viewing or changing settings

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Using passwords

Password considerations .

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Power-on password

Administrator password .

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Setting, changing, or deleting a password .

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Enabling or disabling a device .

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Selecting a startup device.

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Selecting a temporary startup device .

Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 60

Exiting the Setup Utility program .

Chapter 5. Updating system programs

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Using system programs .

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Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc

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Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating

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Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and

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diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . 65

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Basic troubleshooting .

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Diagnostic programs .

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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .

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PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .

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PC-Doctor for DOS .

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Cleaning an optical mouse .

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Chapter 7. Getting information, help,

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and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Information resources .

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Online Books folder

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Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools .

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ThinkVantage Productivity Center .

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Safety and warranty

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com).

Help and service

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Using the documentation and diagnostic

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Calling for service .

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Using other services

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Purchasing additional services .

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Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . 75

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