Lenovo 9212 User Manual
Lenovo 9212 User Manual

Lenovo 9212 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Types 9212 and 9213...
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  • Page 4 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ATA hard disk drive . Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive . Installing security features . Padlock . Password protection © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Changing the battery . Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . . vi Replacing the cover and connecting the cables .
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ™ Statement of Limited Warranty.
  • Page 8: General Safety Guidelines

    Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.
  • Page 9: Power Cords And Power Adapters

    Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.
  • Page 10: Plugs And Outlets

    In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts.
  • Page 11: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging.
  • Page 12: Additional Safety Information

    v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 13: Modem Safety Information

    Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
  • Page 14: Power Supply Statement

    Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
  • Page 15: Overview

    Troubleshooting information v Parts information v Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information v Support phone list To access this information, point your browser to: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. xiii...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Installing Options

    Before you install or remove any option, read “Important safety information” on page v. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo. Features This section provides an overview of the computer features and preinstalled software.
  • Page 18 Memory v Support for four double data rate dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) v 512 KB flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, slim, 1.44 MB diskette drive v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v An integrated graphics controller for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor...
  • Page 19 Expansion v Five drive bays v Two standard peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapter connectors v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models) Power v 310 W power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Power Management support v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support...
  • Page 20: Available Options

    You also can obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers: v Within the United States, call 1-800-426-2968, your Lenovo reseller, or Lenovo marketing representative. v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-426-2968. v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. User Guide...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 492 mm (19.4 in.) Width: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in.) Weight Minimum configuration: 10.5 kg (23 lb) Maximum configuration: 13.5 kg (30 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10°...
  • Page 22: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the option until you are instructed to do so. When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage: v Limit your movement.
  • Page 23: Locating The Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following connectors. IEEE 1394 connector USB connector USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Chapter 1.
  • Page 24: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Diagnostic LEDs Voltage selection switch Power connector Audio line in connector Audio line out connector Microphone connector Serial connector Parallel connector VGA monitor connector...
  • Page 25: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Ethernet connector Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files. Description Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system.
  • Page 26: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
  • Page 27: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. Optical drive Memory modules Power supply Hard disk drive PCI adapter connector Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer.
  • Page 28: Installing Memory Modules

    The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. Speaker connector Memory connector 4 Memory connector 3 Memory connector 2 Memory connector 1 Front panel connector Power supply connector Parallel ATA IDE connector System fan connector SATA connectors (4) PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models) Installing memory modules...
  • Page 29: Installing Adapters

    2. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11. 3. Open the retaining clips. 4. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board.
  • Page 30 2. Push the blue adapter latch as shown and pivot it to the open position. 3. Remove the connector cover from the appropriate expansion connector. 4. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 6.
  • Page 31: Installing Internal Drives

    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media.
  • Page 32 Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.)
  • Page 33: Installing A Drive In Bay 1 Or Bay 2

    Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue release button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose.
  • Page 34: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In Bay 3

    v If you are installing an additional optical drive, set it as a slave device. v If there is a combination of optical and parallel ATA hard disk drives in bays 1 and 2, set the hard disk drive as a master device and the optical drive as a slave device.
  • Page 35 2. Remove the front bezel by pushing the blue release button as shown. 3. Remove the metal shield from drive bay 3 by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 4. PATA drives must be jumpered as either a master or a slave device. SATA hard disk drives do not require either a master or a slave device jumper.
  • Page 36: Connecting Drives

    7. Install the drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 8. Continue at “Connecting drives.” Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive you are installing. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1.
  • Page 37: Connecting A Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive

    2. Connect the extra connector on the signal cable to the new drive. 3. Locate the extra four-wire power connector and connect it to the drive. Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA IDE connector. 1.
  • Page 38: Padlock

    Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Make sure that the padlock you install does not interfere with computer cables. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set passwords.
  • Page 39: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery. To change the battery: 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 3.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    6. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” 7. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The computer will turn off.
  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Using The Setup Utility Program

    Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an Administrator Password. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 42: Setting, Changing, And Deleting A Password

    After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program. If you type the wrong password, you will see an error message. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn the computer off and start again.
  • Page 43: Selecting A Temporary Startup Device

    Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup from any boot device. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable). 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key.
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  • Page 45: Appendix A. Updating System Programs

    8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the Lenovo Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change.
  • Page 46: Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure

    1. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/think/support in the address field and press Enter. 2. Locate the Downloadable files for your machine type as follows: a. In the Use Quick path field, type in your machine type and click Go. b. Under Browse by product, click Continue.
  • Page 47: Appendix B. Cleaning The Mouse

    1. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse over, with the top side down, and look carefully at the bottom. Twist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 48 3. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse over, top side up, so that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand. 4. Wash the ball in warm, soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.
  • Page 49: Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

    Basic AT commands In the following listings, all default settings are printed in bold text. Command DS=n © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Function Manually answer incoming call. Repeat last command executed. Do not precede A/ with AT or follow with ENTER.
  • Page 50 Command Sr=n User Guide Function Force modem off-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy Display product-identification code Factory ROM checksum test Internal memory test Firmware ID Reserved ID Low speaker volume Low speaker volume Medium speaker volume High speaker volume Internal speaker off Internal speaker on until carrier detected...
  • Page 51: Extended At Commands

    Extended AT commands Command &C_ &D_ &F_ &G_ &K_ &M_ &P_ &R_ &S_ &T_ &V Function &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 Turn on CD when remote carrier is present &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command...
  • Page 52: Mnp/V.42/V.42Bis/V.44 Commands

    Command &W_ +MS? +MS=? +MS=a,b,c,e,f MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Command &Q_ +DS44=0, 0 +DS44=3, 0 +DS44? +DS44=? User Guide Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 Disable auto-retrain Enable auto-retrain Displays the current Select Modulation settings...
  • Page 53: Fax Class 1 Commands

    Fax Class 1 commands +FAE=n +FCLASS=n +FRH=n +FRM=n +FRS=n +FTH=n +FTM=n +FTS=n Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n +FAA=n +FAXERR +FBOR +FBUF? +FCFR +FCLASS= +FCON +FCIG +FCIG: +FCR +FCR= +FCSI: +FDCC= +FDCS: +FDCS= +FDIS: +FDIS= +FDR +FDT= +FDTC: +FET: +FET=N +FHNG +FLID= +FLPL +FMDL?
  • Page 54: Voice Commands

    +FPHCTO +FPOLL +FPTS: +FPTS= +FREV? +FSPT +FTSI: Voice commands #BDR #CID #CLS #MDL? #MFR? #REV? #VBQ? #VBS #VBT #VCI? #VLS #VRA #VRN #VRX #VSDB #VSK #VSP #VSR #VSS #VTD #VTM #VTS #VTX User Guide Phase C time out. Indicates polling request. Page transfer status.
  • Page 55 Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have Taxsignal switched OFF, modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be resolved by a filter with the following specifications: Telekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.112.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix C.
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  • Page 57: Appendix D. 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 58: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad...
  • Page 59: Index

    (I/O) features 2 installing options adapters 13 external 6 memory modules 12 security features 21 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. keyboard connector 9 locating components 11 memory dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) 12 installing 12 system 12...
  • Page 60 SATA connectors 12 security features 3, 21 padlock 22 security profile by device 26 serial connector 9 Setup Utility 25 system board connectors 12 identifying parts 11 location 12 memory 4, 12 system programs 29 USB connectors 9 using passwords 25 security profile by device 26 Setup Utility program 25 video, subsystem 2...
  • Page 62 Part Number: 39J7678 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J7678...

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