Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72z User Manual

Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . v
Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . .
Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . vi
Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . . vi
Plugs and outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . .
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem safety information . . . . . . . . . .
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . ix
Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software provided by Lenovo . . . . . . . .
Adobe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antivirus software. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the computer stand . . . . . . .
Machine type and model label . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 13
Frequently asked questions
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Windows shortcut keys . . . . . . .
Using the blue ThinkVantage button . . . .
Using a fingerprint reader
Using the wheel mouse . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About your computer audio . . . . . . . .
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .
Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .
Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . .
Recording a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 19
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . .
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Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . .
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Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . .
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . .
Moving your computer to another country or
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Voltage-selection switch . . . . . . . . .
Replacement power cords . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . . 23
Security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching an integrated cable lock . . . . . . .
Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Windows passwords . . . . . . . . . .
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Using and understanding firewalls . . . . . . .
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Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
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Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .
Installing or replacing hardware . . . . . . . .
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Installing external options
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hinge cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing and reinstalling the system stand .
Removing and reinstalling the foot stands . .
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse . . .
Replacing the wireless keyboard . . . . . .
Replacing the wireless mouse . . . . . . .
Obtaining device drivers . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . 37
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 . . . . . . . .
Using a rescue medium . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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