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  • Page 1 User Guide Types 8099, 8116, 8155, 8156 Types 8157, 8158, 8159, 8160 Types 8215, 9210, 9211...
  • Page 3 User Guide Types 8099, 8116, 8155, 8156 Types 8157, 8158, 8159, 8160 Types 8215, 9210, 9211...
  • 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

    Changing the battery . Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Closing the cover and connecting the cables Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility . . . 27 . vi .
  • 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 © 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

    Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options.

  • 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

    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. ™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop, provides a link xiii...
  • Page 16 User Guide...

  • 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: Ethernet Connector

    ® v Intel Celeron D processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for two double data rate dual inline memory modules (DDR DIMMs) v 6 Mbits flash memory for system programs Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem...
  • Page 19 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

  • Page 20: Available Options

    You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers: v Within the United States, call 1-800-426-7378, your Lenovo reseller, or Lenovo marketing representative. v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-426-4968. 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 Width: 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height: 87.5 mm (3.45 in.) Depth: 358 mm (14.1 in.) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 7.3 kg (16 lbs) Maximum configuration: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4 m): 10°...

  • Page 22: Supported Operating Positions

    Supported operating positions To provide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the positions as illustrated below. Note: A floor stand should be used when placing your computer in the vertical position. Tools required To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 23: Installing External Options

    v When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body. v When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the computer without setting the option down.

  • Page 24: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of connectors on the rear of your computer. Power cord connector Cable lock latch PCI Express x1 adapter connector PCI adapter connector Serial connectors (2) Ethernet connector USB connectors (2) VGA monitor connector Note: Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you...

  • Page 25: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Mouse 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 attach an external modem, serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

  • Page 26: Opening The Cover

    Opening the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the computer cover. To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices.

  • Page 27: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. Diskette drive lock Microprocessor and heat sink Memory modules (2) Battery PCI riser assembly Power supply assembly Internal speaker Hard disk drive Optical drive Optical drive lock Diskette drive Chapter 1.

  • Page 28: Accessing System Board Components And Drives

    Accessing system board components and drives You might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and remove the PCI riser and adapters to access system board components such as memory, the battery, and to access the drives. To access system board components and the drives: 1.

  • Page 29: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board.

  • Page 30: Installing Memory

    Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing double date rate dual inline memory modules (DDR DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory. When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin, double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM).

  • Page 31: Installing Pci Adapters

    What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25. Installing PCI adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing PCI adapters.

  • Page 32: Installing Internal Drives

    5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector in the PCI riser. Note: The top connector is for the PCI adapter and the bottom connector is for 6. Position the adapter latch to retain the adapters. 7. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 33: Drive Specifications

    Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) v A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 3 (some models) Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed.

  • Page 34: Installing A Drive In Bay 2

    Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2, do the following: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. 3.

  • Page 35: Installing A Diskette Drive In Bay 3

    Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center. 7. Reinstall the front bezel. 8.
  • Page 36 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the tab as shown. 4. Lower the drive bay assembly. 5. Remove the metal shield from the diskette drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose.

  • Page 37: Connecting Drives

    10. Install the new drive from the rear of the drive bay assembly and slide the diskette drive lock 1 to the locked position. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables”...

  • Page 38: Connecting An Additional Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive

    4. Locate the extra four-wire power connector labelled P4 and connect it to the drive. Connecting an additional serial ATA hard disk drive A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector. 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2.

  • Page 39: Integrated Cable Lock

    The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many laptop computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/ and search on Kensington.

  • Page 40: 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 disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10. 3.

  • Page 41: Closing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 5. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if removed. 6. Lower the drive bay assembly and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
  • Page 42 8. To update the configuration, see Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page User Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2. Using The Setup Utility

    IDE Drive User Password v IDE Drive Master Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 44: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to twelve characters (a-z and 0-9) and symbols. For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Strong passwords typically adhere to the following rules: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol...

  • Page 45: Ide Drive Master Password

    before any hard disk drive can be used. This prompt is displayed each time you turn on your computer. If your computer has multiple hard disk drives, they all must use the same password. Attention If an IDE Drive User Password is set but no IDE Drive Master Password is set, there is no recovery in the event that the IDE Drive User Password is lost or forgotten.

  • Page 46: Using Security Profile By Device

    Using Security Profile by Device Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices: IDE controller Diskette Drive Access Diskette Write Protect To set Security Profile by Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 27).

  • Page 47: Advanced Settings

    1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 27). 2. Select Startup. 3. Select Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 4. Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.
  • Page 48 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Updating System Programs

    Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST/BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web (see the Quick Reference). Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a .txt file that is included with the update files.

  • Page 50: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System

    Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change. 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.

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Cleaning The Mouse

    If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. Note: The following illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 52 To clean a mouse with a ball: 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. 3.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59 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.
  • Page 60 User Guide...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Index

    Ethernet connector 9 exiting, Setup Utility 31 expansion adapters 3 external options 7 features 1 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. hard disk drive recovery 29 hard disk drive security 28 information resources xiii input/output (I/O) features 2...
  • Page 64 password (continued) lost or forgotten 24 setting, changing, deleting 29 user 28 passwords considerations 28 PCI adapter 15 physical specifications 5 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 Advanced Power Management support 3 features 3 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 34 resetting hard disk drive password 29 power-on password 29...
  • Page 66 Part Number: 39J8170 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J8170...

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