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  • Page 1 User Guide Types 8288, 8297, 8326 Types 8329, 8342, 8380...
  • Page 3 User Guide Types 8288, 8297, 8326 Types 8329, 8342, 8380...
  • 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

    Installing security features . Integrated cable lock . Padlock . Password protection Changing the battery . © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . Replacing the cover and connecting the cables . . 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 unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can © Lenovo 2006. 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: Extension Cords And Related Devices

    In addition, many mobile products, such as notebook computers, 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

    shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state. 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.

  • Page 12: Additional Safety Information

    v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging 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.

  • 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/support/. © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ™ Productivity Center program, on your desktop, provides a link xiii...
  • Page 16 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Installing Options

    Setup Utility program. See Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 27. Microprocessor (varies by model type) ® v Intel Pentium v Intel Pentium 4 processor with HyperThreading Technology © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ® D processor...
  • Page 18 v Intel Pentium 4 processor v Intel Celeron v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for two double data rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMM) 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)
  • 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: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 400 mm (15.7 in.) Width: 175 mm (6.9 in.) Depth: 432 mm (17.0 in.) Weight Minimum configuration: 8.17 kg (18 lb) Maximum configuration: 10.21 kg (22.5 lb) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10°...

  • Page 21: Available Options

    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. Tools required To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver.

  • 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. USB connector USB connector Headphone connector Microphone connector Chapter 1. Installing options...

  • 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. Power supply diagnostic LEDs Voltage selection switch Power connector Standard mouse connector Standard keyboard connector Serial connector Parallel connector VGA monitor connector Note: Some connectors on the rear of the computer are color-coded to help you...

  • Page 25: Obtaining Device Drivers

    Audio line in connector Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files. Description Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector.

  • 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. Microprocessor fan and heat sink Memory modules PCI adapter card PCI adapter connectors System fan Power supply Chapter 1. Installing options...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Installing Memory

    Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 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 30: Installing Adapters

    Installing adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters and one for a PCI Express x1 adapter. To install an adapter: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2.
  • Page 31 6. Install the adapter latch and insert the screw to secure the adapter. What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables”...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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.) 3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) 4 Bay 4 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.) * You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local...

  • Page 34: Installing A Drive In Bay 1 Or Bay 2

    Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2, follow these steps: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and remove the bezel as shown.
  • Page 35 4. Remove the plastic panel in the bezel for bay 2 by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel. 5. If you are installing any type of drive other than a serial ATA hard disk drive, make sure the drive that you are installing is set correctly as either a master or a slave device.

  • Page 36: Connecting Drives

    Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting the first optical drive 1. The drive requires two cables; a power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive

    Connecting a 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. Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...

  • Page 38: 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/support/ and search on Kensington.

  • Page 39: Padlock

    Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set passwords. See “Using passwords” on page 27. What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 40: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    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. Locate the battery. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12. 4. Remove the old battery. 5.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables

    8. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2). 9. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables.” Replacing the cover and connecting the cables After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the computer cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords.
  • Page 42 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2. Using The Setup Utility

    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: © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 44: User Password

    v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ' [] v You can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name...

  • Page 45: Selecting A Startup Device

    To set Security Profile by Device, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 27). 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security. 3. Select Security Profile by Device. 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This feature works only with HyperThreading-aware operating systems such as Microsoft Windows XP. The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. However, if you select Set Defaults and are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your computer performance might be degraded.

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Updating System Programs

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

  • Page 48: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System

    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. 1. From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the address field and press Enter.

  • Page 49: 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 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 50 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 51: Appendix C. Manual Modem Commands

    Basic AT commands In the following listings, all default settings are printed in bold text. Command DS=n © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Function Manually answer incoming call. Repeat last command executed. Do not precede A/ with AT or follow with ENTER.
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58 User Guide...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 ThinkVantage...

  • Page 61: Index

    5 specifications 16 environment, operating 4 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, Setup Utility 30 handling static-sensitive devices 6 © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. information resources xiii input/output (I/O) features 2 installing options adapters 14 DIMMs 13...
  • Page 62 password (continued) lost or forgotten 24 setting, changing, deleting 28 user 28 passwords considerations 27 physical specifications 4 power Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 3 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 32 removing the cover 10 replacing battery 23 replacing the cover 25 security cable lock 22...
  • Page 64 Part Number: 41D4435 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41D4435...

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