Lenovo ThinkStation P710 Manuals

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  Safety Information
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  Table of Contents
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  About This Manual

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Chapter 1. Read This First: Important Safety Information

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  Power Cords and Power Adapters
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  General Safety
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  Electrical Safety
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  Safety Inspection Guide
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  Handling Electrostatic Discharge-sensitive Devices
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  Grounding Requirements
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  Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations)

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Chapter 2. Product Overview

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  Hardware Locations
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    Front View
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    Rear View
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    Audio Line-out Connector
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    PS/2 Keyboard Connector
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    USB 2.0 Connectors
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    PCI Card Area (PCI Cards Available Vary By Model)
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    Security-lock Slot
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    Ethernet Connectors
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    Computer Components
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    Major FRUs and CRUs
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    Parts On the System Board
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    Internal Drives
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    Machine Type and Model Label
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  Computer Features
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    PS/2 Mouse Connector
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    USB 3.0 Connectors
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  Computer Specifications
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  Programs
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    Accessing a Program On Your Computer
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    Installing a Program That Is Ready to Be Installed (Windows 7 Only)
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    An Introduction to Lenovo Programs

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Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

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  Registering Your Computer
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  Setting the Computer Volume
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  Using a Disc
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    Guidelines about Using the Optical Drive
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    Handling and Storing a Disc
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    Playing and Removing a Disc
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    Recording a Disc
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  Connecting to a Network
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    Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
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    Connecting to a Wireless LAN
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    Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled Device

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Chapter 4. You and Your Computer

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  Arranging Your Workspace
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    Glare and Lighting
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    Air Circulation
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    Electrical Outlet Locations and Cable Lengths
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    Comfort
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  Accessibility Information
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  Cleaning Your Computer
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  Maintenance
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    Basic Maintenance Tips
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    Good Maintenance Practices
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    Keeping Your Computer Current
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  Moving Your Computer

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Chapter 5. Security

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  Locking Your Computer
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    Locking the Computer Cover
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    Attaching a Kensington-style Cable Lock
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  Viewing and Changing Security Settings in the Setup Utility Program
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  Using Passwords and Windows Accounts
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  Using Fingerprint Authentication
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  Using the Cover Presence Switch
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  Using Firewalls
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  Protecting Data against Viruses
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  Computrace Agent Software Embedded in Firmware
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  Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
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  BIOS Guard

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Chapter 6. Advanced Configuration

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  Using the Setup Utility Program
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    Starting the Setup Utility Program
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    Enabling or Disabling a Device
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    Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Power-on of Your Computer
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    Enabling or Disabling the ErP LPS Compliance Mode
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    Enabling or Disabling the Configuration Change Detection
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    Changing the BIOS Settings before Installing a New Operating System
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    Using BIOS Passwords
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      Password Types
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      Password Considerations
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    Selecting a Startup Device
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    Exiting the Setup Utility Program
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  Updating and Recovering the BIOS
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    BIOS Levels
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    Updating the BIOS
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    Recovering From a BIOS Update Failure
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  Configuring RAID
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    Configuring RAID With Intel RSTe
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    Quick RAID Setup Using the LSI MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility

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Chapter 7. Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Recovery

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  Basic Procedure for Resolving Computer Problems
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  Troubleshooting
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    Startup Problems
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    Audio Problems
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    CD or DVD Problems
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    Intermittent Problems
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    Storage Drive Problems
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    Ethernet LAN Problems
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    Wireless LAN Problem
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    Bluetooth Problems
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    Performance Problems
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    Serial Connector Problem
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    USB Device Problem
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    Software and Driver Problems
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  Diagnostics
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    Lenovo Solution Center
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    UEFI Diagnostic Program
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    Hardware Diagnostics
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  Recovery Information
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    Recovery Information for Windows 7
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    Recovery Information for Windows 10

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Chapter 8. Service Checkout and Symptom-to-FRU Index

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  Service Checkout
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    Problem Determination Tips
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  Symptom-to-FRU Index
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    Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
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    Power Supply Problems
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    Beep Symptoms
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    POST Error Codes
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    Miscellaneous Error Conditions
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    Undetermined Problems

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Chapter 9. Installing or Replacing Hardware

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  Handling Static-sensitive Devices
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  Preparing Your Computer and Removing the Computer Cover
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  Installing or Replacing Hardware
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    External Options
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    Direct Cooling Air Baffle
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    Device in the Optical-drive Bay
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    Storage Drive in the Flex Bay Storage Enclosure
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    Device in the 5.25-Inch Flex Module
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    Card Reader
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    Optical-drive Bracket
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    Cover Presence Switch
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    Front Fan Assembly
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    Internal Storage Drive
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    Blind-connect Assembly
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    Power Supply Assembly
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    PCI Card
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    Full-length PCI Card
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    Super Capacitor Module
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    Rear Fan Assembly
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    Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
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    Memory Module
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    Flex Adapter
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    Battery
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    Microprocessor
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    System Board
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    Front Panel I/O Cable
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    Internal Speaker
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    Wi-Fi Units
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  Completing the Parts Replacement

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Chapter 10. Getting Information, Help, and Service

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  Information Resources
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    Accessing the User Guide in Various Languages
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    Windows Help System
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    Safety and Warranty
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    Lenovo Web Site
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    Lenovo Support Web Site
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    Frequently Asked Questions
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  Help and Service
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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 A. System Memory Speed

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Appendix B. Regulatory Information

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  Export Classification Notice
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  Electronic Emissions Notices
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    Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
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  Eurasian Compliance Mark
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  Brazil Audio Notice
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  Mexico Wireless-radio Compliance Information
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  Additional Regulatory Information

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Appendix C. WEEE and Recycling Information

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  Important WEEE Information
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  Recycling Information for Japan
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  Recycling Information for Brazil
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  Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
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  Battery Recycling Information for the European Union

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Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive

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  European Union RoHS
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  China RoHS
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  Turkish RoHS
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  Ukraine RoHS
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  India RoHS

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Appendix E. ENERGY STAR Model Information

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  Copyright Lenovo

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Appendix F. Notices

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  Trademarks

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  Table of Contents
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  Statement

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1 Precautions

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2 Know the DPF

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  Product Presentation
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  Use the Remote Control
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  Connection
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  Connecting to PC With USB Cable
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  Interface

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3 Power On

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4 Play Photos

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  Copy
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  Delete
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  Zoom
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  Play Mode
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  Slideshow With Music
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  Ratio
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  Slideshow Interval
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  Transition Effect

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5 Play Music

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  Copy
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  Delete
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  Play Mode

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6 Play Movies

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  Copy
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  Delete
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  Play Mode

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7 Settings

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  Storage
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  Photo
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  Music
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  Movie
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  Alarm
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  System

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8 Others

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9 Trouble Shooting