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ThinkCentre UserGuide
MachineTypes:0896,0958,1112,2116,3498,3593,3595,3597, 3617,3634,3655,3662,3665,and3675
Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthe “Importantsafetyinformation”onpagevandAppendixA“Notices”onpage117.
ThirdEdition(August2012)
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Contents
Importantsafetyinformation......v
Serviceandupgrades.............v
Staticelectricityprevention...........v
Powercordsandpoweradapters........vi
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices.......vi
Plugsandoutlets..............vii
Externaldevices..............vii
Heatandproductventilation.........vii
Operatingenvironment...........viii
Modemsafetyinformation..........viii
Lasercompliancestatement..........ix
Powersupplystatement............ix
Cleaningandmaintenance...........ix
Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Features..................1
Specications................4
Softwareoverview..............4
SoftwareprovidedbyLenovo........5
AdobeReader..............7
Antivirussoftware.............7
Locations..................7
Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicators
onthefrontofyourcomputer........8
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyour
computer................9
Locatingcomponents..........11
Locatingpartsonthesystemboard....11
Locatinginternaldrives.........14
Machinetypeandmodellabel.......15
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...17
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........17
Usingthekeyboard.............17
UsingWindowsshortcutkeys.......17
Usingangerprintreader........18
Usingthewheelmouse...........18
Adjustingaudio..............18
Aboutyourcomputeraudio........18
Settingthevolumefromthedesktop....19
SettingthevolumefromControlPanel...19
UsingCDsandDVDs............19
HandlingandstoringCDandDVDmedia..20
PlayingaCDorDVD..........20
RecordingaCDorDVD.........20
Chapter3.Y ouandyourcomputer..23
Accessibilityandcomfort..........23
Arrangingyourworkspace........23
Comfort...............23
Glareandlighting............24
Aircirculation.............24
Electricaloutletsandcablelengths.....24
Registeringyourcomputer..........25
Movingyourcomputertoanothercountryor
region..................25
Voltage-selectionswitch.........25
Replacementpowercords........26
Chapter4.Security..........27
Securityfeatures..............27
Lockingthecomputercover.........28
Attachinganintegratedcablelock.......29
Usingpasswords..............29
BIOSpasswords............29
Windowspasswords..........30
Conguringthengerprintreader.......30
Usingandunderstandingrewalls.......30
Protectingdataagainstviruses........30
Chapter5.Installingorreplacing
hardware...............33
Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices.......33
Installingorreplacinghardware........33
Installingexternaloptions........33
Removingthecomputercover.......34
Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel..35
InstallingorreplacingaPCIcard......36
Installingorreplacingamemorymodule...39
Installingorreplacingtheopticaldrive...41
Replacingthebattery..........43
Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly..44
Replacingthepowersupplyassembly...46
Replacingthemicroprocessor.......47
Installingthesolidstatedrive.......50
Replacingtheprimaryharddiskdrive....51
Replacingtherearfanassembly......53
ReplacingthefrontaudioandUSB
assembly...............55
ReplacingtheWiFiunits.........56
InstallingorremovingtherearWiFiantenna.62
InstallingorremovingthefrontWiFiantenna.63
Replacingthekeyboard.........65
Replacingthemouse..........66
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Completingthepartsreplacement.....67
Chapter6.Recoveryinformation...69
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia......69
Creatingrecoverymedia.........69
Usingrecoverymedia..........70
Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations...70
Performingabackupoperation......70
Performingarecoveryoperation......71
UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace...71
Creatingandusingarescuemedium......72
Creatingarescuemedium........72
Usingarescuemedium.........73
Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsanddevice
drivers..................73
Reinstallingsoftwareprograms........74
Reinstallingdevicedrivers..........75
Solvingrecoveryproblems..........75
Chapter7.UsingtheSetupUtility
program................77
StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......77
Viewingandchangingsettings........77
Usingpasswords..............77
Passwordconsiderations.........78
Power-OnPassword..........78
AdministratorPassword.........78
HardDiskPassword...........78
Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword.78
Erasinglostorforgottenpasswords(clearing
CMOS)................79
Enablingordisablingadevice........79
Selectingastartupdevice..........80
Selectingatemporarystartupdevice....80
Selectingorchangingthestartupdevice
sequence...............80
EnablingErPcompliancemode........80
ExitingfromtheSetupUtilityprogram.....81
Chapter8.Updatingsystem
programs...............83
Usingsystemprograms...........83
Updating(ashing)theBIOSfromadisc....83
Updating(ashing)theBIOSfromyouroperating
system..................84
RecoveringfromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure..84
Chapter9.Preventingproblems...87
Keepingyourcomputercurrent........87
Gettingthelatestdevicedriversforyour
computer...............87
Updatingyouroperatingsystem......87
UsingSystemUpdate..........88
Cleaningandmaintenance..........88
Basics................88
Cleaningyourcomputer.........89
Goodmaintenancepractices.......90
Movingyourcomputer...........90
Chapter10.Troubleshootingand
diagnostics..............93
Basictroubleshooting............93
Troubleshootingprocedure..........94
Troubleshooting..............94
Audioproblems............95
CDproblems.............96
DVDproblems.............97
Intermittentproblems..........99
Keyboard,mouse,orpointingdevice
problems...............99
Monitorproblems............101
Networkingproblems..........102
Optionproblems............105
Performanceandlockupproblems.....106
Printerproblems............108
Serialportproblems...........109
Softwareproblems...........109
USBproblems.............110
Diagnosticprograms............110
LenovoSolutionCenter.........111
LenovoThinkVantageT oolbox.......111
PC-DoctorforDOS...........111
Chapter11.Gettinginformation,help,
andservice.............113
Informationresources............113
LenovoThinkVantageT ools........113
LenovoWelcome............113
HelpandSupport............113
SafetyandWarranty...........113
LenovoWebsite(http://www.lenovo.com)..113
LenovoSupportWebsite.........114
Helpandservice..............114
Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic
programs...............114
Callingforservice............114
Usingotherservices..........115
Purchasingadditionalservices......115
AppendixA.Notices.........117
Trademarks................118
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AppendixB.Regulatory
information.............119
Exportclassicationnotice..........119
Televisionoutputnotice...........119
Electronicemissionsnotices.........119
FederalCommunicationsCommission
DeclarationofConformity........119
Additionalregulatoryinformation.......121
AppendixC.WEEEandrecycling
statements.............123
ImportantWEEEInformation.........123
Recyclinginformation............123
RecyclinginformationforBrazil........124
BatteryrecyclinginformationforT aiwan.....124
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................125
AppendixD.RestrictionofHazardous
SubstancesDirective(RoHS)....127
ChinaRoHS................127
TurkishRoHS...............127
UkraineRoHS...............127
IndiaRoHS................128
AppendixE.EkBilgiler.......129
AppendixF .Servisistasyonlari...131
Index.................139
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Importantsafetyinformation

CAUTION: Beforeusingthismanual,besuretoreadandunderstandalltherelatedsafetyinformationforthis product.RefertotheinformationinthissectionandthesafetyinformationintheThinkCentreSafety andWarrantyGuidethatyoureceivedwiththisproduct.Readingandunderstandingthissafety informationreducestheriskofpersonalinjuryanddamagetoyourproduct.
IfyounolongerhaveacopyoftheThinkCentreSafetyandWarrantyGuide,youcanobtainaPortable DocumentFormat(PDF)versionfromtheLenovo LenovoSupportWebsitealsoprovidestheThinkCentreSafetyandWarrantyGuideandthisThinkCentre UserGuideinadditionallanguages.
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SupportWebsiteathttp://www.lenovo.com/support.The

Serviceandupgrades

DonotattempttoserviceaproductyourselfunlessinstructedtodosobytheCustomerSupportCenteror yourdocumentation.OnlyuseaServiceProviderwhoisapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.
Note:Somecomputerpartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Upgradestypicallyare referredtoasoptions.ReplacementpartsapprovedforcustomerinstallationarereferredtoasCustomer ReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoprovidesdocumentationwithinstructionswhenitisappropriatefor customerstoinstalloptionsorreplaceCRUs.Y oumustcloselyfollowallinstructionswheninstallingor replacingparts.TheOffstateofapowerindicatordoesnotnecessarilymeanthatvoltagelevelsinsidea productarezero.Beforeyouremovethecoversfromaproductequippedwithapowercord,alwaysmake surethatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfromanypowersource.Formore informationonCRUs,refertoChapter5“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage33 questionsorconcerns,contacttheCustomerSupportCenter.
Althoughtherearenomovingpartsinyourcomputerafterthepowercordhasbeendisconnected,the followingwarningsarerequiredforyoursafety.
CAUTION:
.Ifyouhaveany
Hazardousmovingparts.Keepngersandotherbodypartsaway.
CAUTION:
BeforereplacinganyCRUs,turnoffthecomputerandwaitthreetoveminutestoletthecomputer coolbeforeopeningthecover.

Staticelectricityprevention

Staticelectricity,althoughharmlesstoyou,canseriouslydamagecomputercomponentsandoptions. Improperhandlingofstatic-sensitivepartscancausedamagetothepart.Whenyouunpackanoption
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orCRU,donotopenthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthepartuntiltheinstructionsdirectyou toinstallit.
WhenyouhandleoptionsorCRUs,orperformanyworkinsidethecomputer,takethefollowingprecautions toavoidstatic-electricitydamage:
•Limityourmovement.Movementcancausestaticelectricitytobuilduparoundyou.
•Alwayshandlecomponentscarefully.Handleadapters,memorymodules,andothercircuitboardsbythe
edges.Nevertouchexposedcircuitry.
•Preventothersfromtouchingcomponents.
•Whenyouinstallastatic-sensitiveoptionorCRU,touchthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthe
parttoametalexpansion-slotcoverorotherunpaintedmetalsurfaceonthecomputerforatleasttwo seconds.Thisreducesstaticelectricityinthepackageandyourbody.
•Whenpossible,removethestatic-sensitivepartfromthestatic-protectivepackagingandinstallthepart
withoutsettingitdown.Whenthisisnotpossible,placethestatic-protectivepackagingonasmooth, levelsurfaceandplacethepartonit.
•Donotplacethepartonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.

Powercordsandpoweradapters

Useonlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproductmanufacturer.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH05VV-F ,3G,0.75mm othercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeusedaccordingly.
Neverwrapapowercordaroundapoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocanstressthecordinwaysthat cancausethecordtofray,crack,orcrimp.Thiscanpresentasafetyhazard.
Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbewalkedon,trippedover,orpinchedbyobjects.
Protectpowercordandpoweradaptersfromliquids.Forinstance,donotleaveyourpowercordorpower adapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronoorsthatarecleanedwithliquidcleansers.Liquidscancausea shortcircuit,particularlyifthepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeenstressedbymisuse.Liquidsalsocan causegradualcorrosionofpowercordterminalsand/ortheconnectorterminalsonapoweradapter, whichcaneventuallyresultinoverheating.
Alwaysconnectpowercordsandsignalcablesinthecorrectorderandensurethatallpowercord connectorsaresecurelyandcompletelypluggedintoreceptacles.
Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsorshowssignsofoverheating(such asdeformedplastic)attheacinputoranywhereonthepoweradapter.
Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsignsofcorrosionor overheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeendamagedinanyway.
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,orbetter.For

Extensioncordsandrelateddevices

Ensurethatextensioncords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,andpowerstripsthatyouuse areratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsoftheproduct.Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstrips areused,theloadshouldnotexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,andinputratings.
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Plugsandoutlets

Ifareceptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewithyourcomputerequipmentappearstobedamaged orcorroded,donotusetheoutletuntilitisreplacedbyaqualiedelectrician.
Donotbendormodifytheplug.Iftheplugisdamaged,contactthemanufacturertoobtainareplacement.
Donotshareanelectricaloutletwithotherhomeorcommercialappliancesthatdrawlargeamountsof electricity;otherwise,unstablevoltagemightdamageyourcomputer,data,orattacheddevices.
Someproductsareequippedwithathree-prongedplug.Thisplugtsonlyintoagroundedelectricaloutlet. Thisisasafetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafetyfeaturebytryingtoinsertitintoanon-groundedoutlet.If youcannotinserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactanelectricianforanapprovedoutletadapterortoreplace theoutletwithonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Neveroverloadanelectricaloutlet.Theoverallsystem loadshouldnotexceed80percentofthebranchcircuitrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloadsandbranchcircuitratings.
Besurethatthepoweroutletyouareusingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible,andlocatedclosetothe equipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythatwillstressthecords.
Besurethatthepoweroutletprovidesthecorrectvoltageandcurrentfortheproductyouareinstalling.
Carefullyconnectanddisconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.

Externaldevices

DonotconnectordisconnectanyexternaldevicecablesotherthanUniversalSerialBus(USB)and1394 cableswhilethecomputerpowerison;otherwise,youmightdamageyourcomputer.Toavoidpossible damagetoattacheddevices,waitatleastvesecondsafterthecomputerisshutdowntodisconnect externaldevices.

Heatandproductventilation

Computers,poweradapters,andmanyaccessoriescangenerateheatwhenturnedonandwhenbatteries arecharging.Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:
•Donotleaveyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesincontactwithyourlaporanypartofyour bodyforanextendedperiodwhentheproductsarefunctioningorwhenthebatteryischarging.Your computer,poweradapter,andmanyaccessoriesproducesomeheatduringnormaloperation.Extended contactwiththebodycouldcausediscomfortor,potentially,askinburn.
•Donotchargethebatteryoroperateyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesnearammable materialsorinexplosiveenvironments.
•Ventilationslots,fans,andheatsinksareprovidedwiththeproductforsafety,comfort,andreliable operation.Thesefeaturesmightinadvertentlybecomeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,sofa, carpet,orotherexiblesurface.Neverblock,cover,ordisablethesefeatures.
Inspectyourdesktopcomputerfordustaccumulationatleastonceeverythreemonths.Beforeinspecting yourcomputer,turnoffthepowerandunplugthecomputer'spowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet;then removeanydustfromventsandperforationsinthebezel.Ifyounoticeexternaldustaccumulation,then examineandremovedustfromtheinsideofthecomputerincludingheatsinkinletns,powersupplyvents, andfans.Alwaysturnoffandunplugthecomputerbeforeopeningthecover.Ifpossible,avoidoperating yourcomputerwithintwofeetofhigh-trafcareas.Ifyoumustoperateyourcomputerinornearahigh-trafc area,inspectand,ifnecessary,cleanyourcomputermorefrequently.
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Foryoursafetyandtomaintainoptimumcomputerperformance,alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions withyourdesktopcomputer:
•Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.
•Regularlyinspecttheoutsideofthecomputerfordustaccumulation.
•Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel.Morefrequentcleaningsmightberequiredfor computersindustyorhigh-trafcareas.
•Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.
•Donotstoreoroperateyourcomputerinsidefurniture,asthismightincreasetheriskofoverheating.
•Airowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).
•Donotinstallairltrationdevices.Theymayinterferewithpropercooling.

Operatingenvironment

Theoptimalenvironmentinwhichtouseyourcomputeris10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)withhumidityranging between35%and80%.Ifyourcomputerisstoredortransportedintemperatureslessthan10°C(50°F), allowthecoldcomputertoriseslowlytoanoptimaloperatingtemperatureof10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)before use.Thisprocesscouldtaketwohoursinextremeconditions.Failuretoallowyourcomputertorisetoan optimaloperatingtemperaturebeforeusecouldresultinirreparabledamagetoyourcomputer.
Ifpossible,placeyourcomputerinawell-ventilatedanddryareawithoutdirectexposuretosunshine.
Keepelectricalappliancessuchasanelectricfan,radio,high-poweredspeakers,airconditioner,and microwaveovenawayfromyourcomputerbecausethestrongmagneticeldsgeneratedbythese appliancescandamagethemonitoranddataontheharddiskdrive.
Donotplaceanybeveragesontopoforbesidethecomputerorotherattacheddevices.Ifliquidisspilledon orinthecomputeroranattacheddevice,ashortcircuitorotherdamagemightoccur.
Donoteatorsmokeoveryourkeyboard.Particlesthatfallintoyourkeyboardcancausedamage.

Modemsafetyinformation

CAUTION: Toreducetheriskofre,useonlyNo.26AWGorlarger(forexample,No.24AWG)telecommunication linecordlistedbyUnderwritersLaboratories(UL)orcertiedbytheCanadianStandardsAssociation (CSA).
Toreducetheriskofre,electricalshock,orinjurywhenusingtelephoneequipment,alwaysfollowbasic safetyprecautions,suchas:
•Neverinstalltelephonewiringduringalightningstorm.
•Neverinstalltelephonejacksinwetlocationsunlessthejackisspecicallydesignedforwetlocations.
•Nevertouchuninsulatedtelephonewiresorterminalsunlessthetelephonelinehasbeendisconnectedat thenetworkinterface.
•Usecautionwheninstallingormodifyingtelephonelines.
•Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordlesstype)duringanelectricalstorm.Theremaybearemote riskofelectricshockfromlightning.
•Donotusethetelephonetoreportagasleakinthevicinityoftheleak.
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Lasercompliancestatement

CAUTION: Whenlaserproducts(suchasCD-ROMs,DVDdrives,beropticdevices,ortransmitters)are installed,notethefollowing:
•Donotremovethecovers.Removingthecoversofthelaserproductcouldresultinexposureto hazardouslaserradiation.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethedevice.
•Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespeciedherein mightresultinhazardousradiationexposure.
DANGER
SomelaserproductscontainanembeddedClass3AorClass3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowing.
Laserradiationwhenopen.Donotstareintothebeam,donotviewdirectlywithoptical instruments,andavoiddirectexposuretothebeam.

Powersupplystatement

Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowinglabelattached.
Hazardousvoltage,current,andenergylevelsarepresentinsideanycomponentthathasthislabelattached. Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents.Ifyoususpectaproblemwithoneoftheseparts, contactaservicetechnician.

Cleaningandmaintenance

Keepyourcomputerandworkspaceclean.Shutdownthecomputerandthendisconnectthepower cordbeforecleaningthecomputer.Donotsprayanyliquiddetergentdirectlyonthecomputeroruse anydetergentcontainingammablematerialtocleanthecomputer.Spraythedetergentonasoftcloth andthenwipethecomputersurfaces.
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Chapter1.Productoverview

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures,specications,softwareprogramsprovided byLenovo,andlocationsofconnectors,components,partsonthesystemboard,andinternaldrives.

Features

Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures.Thefollowinginformationcoversavarietyof models.Forinformationaboutyourspecicmodel,usetheSetupUtilityprogram.SeeChapter7“Using theSetupUtilityprogram”onpage77
Microprocessor
Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingmicroprocessors(internalcachesizevariesbymodeltype):
•Intel
®
Core™i3microprocessor
•IntelCorei5microprocessor
•IntelCorei7microprocessor
•IntelCeleron
•IntelPentium
®
microprocessor
®
microprocessor
Memory
.
Yourcomputersupportsupto2doubledatarate3dualinlinememorymodules(DDR3DIMMs).
Internaldrives
•Opticaldrive:DVD-ROMorDVD-R(availableinsomemodels)
•SerialAdvancedT echnologyAttachment(SATA)harddiskdrive
•SATAsolidstatedrive
Videosubsystem
•IntegratedgraphicsforaVideoGraphicsArray(VGA)connectorandaDigitalVideoInterface(DVI) connector
•PeripheralComponentInterconnect(PCI)Expressx16graphicscardslotonthesystemboardfora discretegraphicscard
Audiosubsystem
•Integratedhigh-denition(HD)audio
•Audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,andmicrophoneconnectorontherearpanel
•Microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnectoronthefrontpanel
•Internalspeaker(availableinsomemodels)
Connectivity
•100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller
•PCIEx1Faxmodem(somemodels)
Systemmanagementfeatures
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•Abilitytostorepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults
•DesktopManagementInterface(DMI) DesktopManagementInterfaceprovidesacommonpathforuserstoaccessinformationaboutall
aspectsofacomputer,includingprocessortype,installationdate,attachedprintersandotherperipherals, powersources,andmaintenancehistory.
•ErPcompliancemode Theenergy-relatedproductsdirective(ErP)compliancemodereducestheconsumptionofelectricity
whenyourcomputerisinstandbyoroffmode.Formoreinformation,see“EnablingErPcompliance mode”onpage80.
•PrebootExecutionEnvironment(PXE) ThePrebootExecutionEnvironmentisanenvironmenttostartcomputersusinganetworkinterface
independentofdatastoragedevices(suchastheharddiskdrive)orinstalledoperatingsystems.
•SystemManagement(SM)BasicInput/OutputSystem(BIOS)andSMsoftware TheSMBIOSspecicationdenesdatastructuresandaccessmethodsinaBIOSthatallowsauseror
applicationtostoreandretrieveinformationspecicaboutthecomputerinquestion.
•WakeonLAN WakeonLANisanEthernetcomputernetworkingstandardthatallowsacomputertobeturnedon
orwokenupbyanetworkmessage.Themessageisusuallysentbyaprogramrunningonanother computeronthesamelocalareanetwork.
•WakeonRing WakeonRing,sometimesreferredtoasWakeonModem,isaspecicationthatallowssupported
computersanddevicestoresumefromsleeporhibernationmode.
•WindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI) WindowsManagementInstrumentationisasetofextensionstotheWindowsDriverModel.Itprovidesan
operatingsysteminterfacethroughwhichinstrumentedcomponentsprovideinformationandnotication.
Input/Output(I/O)features
•9-pinserialport(onestandardandoneoptional)
•SixUniversalSerialBus(USB)connectors(twoonthefrontpanelandfourontherearpanel)
•OneEthernetconnector
•OneDVIconnector
•OneVGAmonitorconnector
•OnePersonalSystem/2(PS/2)keyboardconnector
•OnePS/2mouseconnector
•Threeaudioconnectorsontherearpanel(audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,and microphoneconnector)
•Twoaudioconnectorsonthefrontpanel(microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnector)
Formoreinformation,see“Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer”on page8
and“Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer”onpage9.
Expansion
•Twoharddiskdrivebays(onestandardandoneoptional)
•Oneopticaldrivebay
•Oneslimcardreaderdrivebay
•TwoPCIExpressx1cardslots
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•OnePCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
Powersupply
Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingpowersupplies:
•280-wattpowersupplywithmanualvoltage-selectionswitch
•280-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
•320-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
Securityfeatures
•ComputraceAgentsoftwareembeddedinrmware
•Coverpresenceswitch(alsocalledintrusionswitch)(availableinsomemodels)
•Abilitytoenableordisableadevice
•AbilitytoenableanddisableUSBconnectorsindividually
•Keyboardwithngerprintreader(shippedwithsomemodels)
•Power-onpassword(POP),administratorpassword,andharddiskpasswordtodeterunauthorized useofyourcomputer
•Startupsequencecontrol
•Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse
•Supportforanintegratedcablelock(Kensingtonlock)
•Supportforapadlock
Formoreinformation,seeChapter4“Security”onpage27
.
Preinstalledsoftwareprograms
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsoftwareprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formore information,see“Softwareoverview”onpage4
.
Preinstalledoperatingsystem
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:
•Microsoft
®
Windows
•MicrosoftWindowsVista
Operatingsystem(s),certiedortestedforcompatibility
•Linux
®
®
7
®
1
(variesbymodeltype)
•MicrosoftWindowsXPProfessionalSP3
1.Theoperatingsystem(s)listedherearebeingcertiedortestedforcompatibilityatthetimethispublicationgoesto
press.AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentiedbyLenovoascompatiblewithyourcomputerfollowingthe publicationofthismanual.Thislistissubjecttochange.Todetermineifanoperatingsystemhasbeencertiedor testedforcompatibility,checktheWebsiteoftheoperatingsystemvendor.
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Specications
Thissectionliststhephysicalspecicationsforyourcomputer.
Dimensions
Width:160mm(6.3inches) Height:388mm(15.28inches) Depth:422mm(16.61inches)
Weight
Maximumcongurationasshipped:8.16kg(17.99lb)(withoutpackage) Maximumcongurationasshipped:11.66kg(25.71lb)(withpackage)
Environment
•Airtemperature:
Operating:10°Cto35°C(50°Fto95°F) Non-operating:-40°Cto60°C(-40°Fto140°F) Non-operating:-10°Cto60°C(14°Fto140°F)(withoutpackage)
•Humidity:
Operating:20%to80%(non-condensing) Non-operating:20%to90%(non-condensing)
•Altitude:
Operating:-50to10000ft(-15.2to3048m) Non-operating:-50to35000ft(-15.2to10668m)
Electricalinput
•Inputvoltage: –Lowrange:
Minimum:100Vac Maximum:127Vac Inputfrequencyrange:50to60Hz Voltage-selectionswitchsetting:115Vac
–Highrange:
Minimum:200Vac Maximum:240Vac Inputfrequencyrange:50to60Hz Voltage-selectionswitchsetting:230Vac

Softwareoverview

Thecomputercomeswithapreinstalledoperatingsystemandseveralsoftwareprogramsprovidedby Lenovo.
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SoftwareprovidedbyLenovo

ThefollowingsoftwareprogramsareprovidedbyLenovotohelpyouimproveproductivityandreducethe costassociatedwithmaintainingyourcomputer.Softwareprogramsprovidedwithyourcomputermight varydependingonyourcomputermodeltypeandpreinstalledoperatingsystem.
LenovoThinkVantageT ools
TheLenovoThinkVantage accesstovarioustoolstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.
Note:TheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramisonlyavailableoncomputerswiththeWindows7operating systemfromLenovo.
ToaccesstheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram,clickStart➙AllPrograms➙LenovoThinkVantage Tools.
ThefollowingtableliststheprogramsthatyoucanaccessfromtheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram.To accessaprogram,double-clickthecorrespondingicon.
Table1.ProgramiconnamesinLenovoThinkVantageT ools
CreateRecoveryMedia
FingerprintSoftware(availableonsomemodels)FingerprintReader(availableonsomemodels)
LenovoSolutionCenterorLenovoThinkVantageToolboxSystemHealthandDiagnostics ThinkVantagePasswordManagerPasswordVault ThinkVantagePowerManager
ThinkVantageRescueandRecovery
ThinkVantageSystemUpdate ViewManagerViewManager
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Toolsprogramguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideseasy
ProgramnameIconnameinLenovoThinkVantageTools
FactoryRecoveryDisks
PowerControls
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EnhancedBackupandRestore UpdateandDrives
LenovoWelcome
TheLenovoWelcomeprogramintroducesyoutosomeinnovativebuilt-infeaturesofLenovoandguidesyou throughafewimportantsetuptaskstohelpyoumakethemostofyourcomputer.
FingerprintSoftware
Theintegratedngerprintreaderprovidedonsomekeyboardsenablesyoutoenrollyourngerprintand associateitwithyourpower-onpassword,harddiskpassword,andWindowspassword.Asaresult, ngerprintauthenticationcanreplacepasswordsandenablesimpleandsecureuseraccess.Angerprint readerkeyboardisavailablewithselectcomputersorcanbepurchasedforcomputersthatsupportthis option.
LenovoSolutionCenter
Note:Dependingonthedatewhenyourcomputerwasmanufactured,yourcomputerispreinstalledwith
eithertheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramortheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogramfordiagnostic purposes.ForadditionalinformationabouttheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogram,see“Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox”onpage111.
TheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramenablesyoutotroubleshootandresolvecomputerproblems.It combinesdiagnostictests,systeminformationcollection,securitystatus,andsupportinformation,along withhintsandtipsformaximumsystemperformance.See“LenovoSolutionCenter”onpage111 detailedinformation.
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LenovoThinkVantageT oolbox
Note:Dependingonthedatewhenyourcomputerwasmanufactured,yourcomputerispreinstalledwith
eithertheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramortheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogramfordiagnostic purposes.ForadditionalinformationabouttheLenovoSolutionCenterprogram,see“LenovoSolution Center”onpage111.
TheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogramhelpsyoumaintainyourcomputer,improvecomputingsecurity, diagnosecomputerproblems,getfamiliarwiththeinnovativetechnologiesprovidedbyLenovo,andgetmore informationaboutyourcomputer.See“LenovoThinkVantageToolbox”onpage111fordetailedinformation.
ProductRecovery
TheProductRecoveryprogramenablesyoutorestorethecontentsoftheharddiskdrivetothefactory defaultsettings.
ThinkVantageClientSecuritySolution
TheThinkVantageClientSecuritySolutionprogramisavailableonselectLenovocomputers.Ithelpsprotect yourinformation,includingvitalsecurityinformationlikepasswords,encryptionkeys,andelectronic credentials,whileguardingagainstunauthorizeduseraccesstodata.
Note:TheThinkVantageClientSecuritySolutionprogramisonlyavailableoncomputerswiththeWindows VistaoperatingsystemfromLenovo.
ThinkVantagePasswordManager
TheThinkVantagePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesandllsinauthenticationinformation forWindowsapplicationsandWebsites.
Notes:
•TheThinkVantagePasswordManagerprogramisonlyavailableoncomputerspreinstalledwiththe Windows7operatingsystemfromLenovo.
•IfthePasswordVaulticonintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramisdimmed,itindicatesthatyou needtoinstalltheThinkVantagePasswordManagerprogrammanuallybeforeenablingitsfeatures.To installtheThinkVantagePasswordManagerprogram,dothefollowing:
1.ClickStart➙AllPrograms➙LenovoThinkVantageT ools,anddouble-clickPasswordVault.
2.Followtheinstructionsonthescreen.
3.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,thePasswordVaulticonisactivated.
ThinkVantagePowerManager
TheThinkVantagePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,exible,andcompletepowermanagement foryourThinkCentre®computer.ByusingtheThinkVantagePowerManagerprogram,youcanadjustyour powersettingstoachievethebestbalancebetweensystemperformanceandpowersaving.
ThinkVantageRescueandRecovery
TheThinkVantageRescueandRecoveryprogramisaonebuttonrecoveryandrestoresolutionthatincludes asetofself-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecoverfromsystem crashes,evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.
Note:IftheEnhancedBackupandRestoreiconintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramisdimmed,it indicatesthatyouneedtoinstalltheThinkVantageRescueandRecoveryprogrammanuallybeforeenabling itsfeatures.T oinstalltheThinkVantageRescueandRecoveryprogram,dothefollowing:
1.ClickStart➙AllPrograms➙LenovoThinkVantageTools,anddouble-clickEnhancedBackup andRestore.
2.Followtheinstructionsonthescreen.
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3.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,theEnhancedBackupandRestoreiconisactivated.
ThinkVantageSystemUpdate
TheThinkVantageSystemUpdateprogramhelpsyoukeepthesoftwareonyourcomputerup-to-dateby downloadingandinstallingsoftwarepackages(ThinkVantageapplications,devicedrivers,BIOSupdates, andotherthirdpartyapplications).
ViewManager
TheViewManagerprogramenablesyoutoautomatewindowlocations.Itenhancesproductivityby providingtheabilitytomovewindowstohotcornersandquicklysnapthemtoapredeterminedsize. Itenablesyoutoworkacrossmultiplemonitors.

AdobeReader

TheAdobeReaderprogramisatoolusedtoview,print,andsearchPDFdocuments.

Antivirussoftware

Yourcomputercomeswithantivirussoftwarethatyoucanusetodetectandeliminateviruses.Lenovo providesafullversionofantivirussoftwareonyourharddiskdrivewithafree30-daysubscription.After30 days,youmustrenewthelicensetocontinuereceivingtheantivirusprogramupdates.

Locations

Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatetheconnectorsonthefrontandrearofyourcomputer, partsonthesystemboard,andcomponentsandinternaldrivesinyourcomputer.
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Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyour computer
Figure1“Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations”onpage8showsthelocationsoftheconnectors, controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer.
Figure1.Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations
1Harddiskdriveactivityindicator
2Powerindicator6Headphoneconnector 3Powerswitch7Microphoneconnector
4Opticaldriveeject/closebutton8USBconnector(USBport2)
5USBconnector(USBport1)
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Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer

Figure2“Rearconnectorlocations”onpage9showsthelocationsoftheconnectorsontherearofyour computer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerarecolor-codedtohelpyoudeterminewhereto connectthecablesonyourcomputer.
Figure2.Rearconnectorlocations
1Voltage-selectionswitch(availableonsome
10PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
models)
2Powercordconnector
3PS/2keyboardconnector12Integratedcablelock(Kingstonlock)slot 4DVImonitorconnector13Padlockloop
5VGAmonitorconnector14Optionalserialport(Serialport2)
6USBconnectors(USBports3to6) 7Microphoneconnector
8Audioline-outconnector
9Audioline-inconnector
11PCIExpressx1cardslots(2)
15Ethernetconnector
16Serialport(Serialport1)
17PS/2mouseconnector
ConnectorDescription
Audioline-inconnector
Usedtoreceiveaudiosignalsfromanexternalaudiodevice,suchasastereo system.Whenyouattachanexternalaudiodevice,acableisconnectedbetween theaudioline-outconnectorofthedeviceandtheaudioline-inconnectorofthe computer.
Audioline-outconnector
Usedtosendaudiosignalsfromthecomputertoexternaldevices,suchaspowered stereospeakers(speakerswithbuilt-inampliers),headphones,multimedia keyboards,ortheaudioline-inconnectoronastereosystemorotherexternal recordingdevice.
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ConnectorDescription
DVImonitorconnectorUsedtoattachaDVImonitororotherdevicesthatuseaDVImonitorconnector. Ethernetconnector
Microphoneconnector
PS/2keyboardconnectorUsedtoattachakeyboardthatusesaPS/2keyboardconnector.
PS/2mouseconnectorUsedtoattachamouse,atrackball,orotherpointingdevicesthatuseaPS/2
Serialport
USBconnectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSBconnector,suchasaUSBkeyboard,a
VGAmonitorconnectorUsedtoattachaVGAmonitororotherdevicesthatuseaVGAmonitorconnector.
UsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork(LAN). Note:T ooperatethecomputerwithinFCCClassBlimits,useaCategory5Ethernet cable.
Usedtoattachamicrophonetoyourcomputerwhenyouwanttorecordsoundorif youusespeech-recognitionsoftware.
mouseconnector. Usedtoattachanexternalmodem,aserialprinter,orotherdevicesthatusea
9-pinserialport.
USBmouse,aUSBscanner,oraUSBprinter.IfyouhavemorethaneightUSB devices,youcanpurchaseaUSBhub,whichyoucanusetoconnectadditional USBdevices.
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Locatingcomponents

Figure3“Componentlocations”onpage11showsthelocationsofthevariouscomponentsinyour computer.Toremovethecomputercover,see“Removingthecomputercover”onpage34.
Figure3.Componentlocations
1Heatsinkandfanassembly 2Microprocessor
3Memorymodules
4Frontbezel
5Opticaldrive
6FrontaudioandUSBassembly
7Harddiskdrive(orsolidstatedrive)
8PCIcard(installedinsomemodels)
9Systemboard 10Rearfanassembly 11Powersupplyassembly

Locatingpartsonthesystemboard

Yourcomputercomeswitheitherofthefollowingtypesofsystemboard.
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Figure4“Systemboardpartlocations”onpage12showsthelocationsofthepartsononetypeofsystem board.
Figure4.Systemboardpartlocations
14-pinpowerconnector
2Microprocessor
12SATAconnectors(3)
13FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectinganadditionalUSB
device)
3Microprocessorfanconnector
14ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxideSemiconductor)
/Recoveryjumper
4Memoryslot1(DIMM1)
5Memoryslot2(DIMM2)16Coverpresenceswitchconnector(Intrusionswitch
15Battery
connector)
6Thermalsensorconnector
724-pinpowerconnector18Frontaudioconnector 8Powerfanconnector 9Parallelconnector
10Frontpanelconnector(forconnectingLED
17Serial(COM2)connector
19Internalspeakerconnector
20PCIExpressx1cardslots(2)
21PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
indicatorsandthepowerswitch)
11FrontUSBconnector1(forconnectingUSB
22Systemfanconnector
connectors1and2onthefrontbezel)
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Figure5“Systemboardpartlocations”onpage13showsthelocationsofthepartsontheothertype ofsystemboard.
Figure5.Systemboardpartlocations
14-pinpowerconnector
2Microprocessor
13SATAconnectors(4)
14FrontUSBconnector1(forconnectingUSBconnectors1
and2onthefrontbezel)
3Microprocessorfanconnector
15FrontUSBconnector2(forconnectinganadditionalUSB
device)
4Memoryslot1(DIMM1)16Serial(COM2)connector
5Memoryslot2(DIMM2) 6Thermalsensorconnector18Frontaudioconnector 724-pinpowerconnector
8Battery
9Parallelconnector
10Powerfanconnector
17Internalspeakerconnector
19PCIcardslots(2)
20PCIExpressx1cardslot
21PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
22Coverpresenceswitchconnector(Intrusionswitch
connector)
11ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxide
23Systemfanconnector
Semiconductor)/Recoveryjumper
12Frontpanelconnector(forconnectingLED
indicatorsandthepowerswitch)
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Locatinginternaldrives

Internaldrivesaredevicesthatyourcomputerusestoreadandstoredata.Youcanadddrivestoyour computertoincreasestoragecapacityandenableyourcomputertoreadothertypesofmedia.Internal drivesareinstalledinbays.Inthismanual,thebaysarereferredtoasbay1,bay2,andsoon.
Wheninstallingorreplacinganinternaldrive,itisimportanttonotethetypeandsizeofthedrivethatyou caninstallorreplaceineachbayandcorrectlyconnectthecablestothedriveinstalled.Refertothe appropriatesectionin“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage33forinstructionsonhowtoinstallor replaceinternaldrivesforyourcomputer.
Figure6“Drivebaylocations”onpage14
Figure6.Drivebaylocations
showsthelocationsofthedrivebays.
1Bay1-Opticaldrivebay(withanopticaldriveinstalledinsomemodels)
2Bay2-Slimcardreaderdrivebay
3Bay3-PrimarySATAharddiskdrivebay(forinstallinga3.5-inchharddiskdriveora2.5-inchsolidstatedrive)
4Bay4-SecondarySATAharddiskdrivebay(forinstallinga3.5-inchharddiskdriveora2.5-inchsolidstatedrive)
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Machinetypeandmodellabel

Themachinetypeandmodellabelidentiesyourcomputer.WhenyoucontactLenovoforhelp,themachine typeandmodelinformationhelpssupporttechnicianstoidentifyyourcomputerandprovidefasterservice.
Thefollowingisasampleofthemachinetypeandmodellabel.
Figure7.Machinetypeandmodellabel
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Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer

Thischapterprovidesinformationonusingsomeofthecomputercomponents.

Frequentlyaskedquestions

Thefollowingareafewtipsthatwillhelpyouoptimizetheuseofyourcomputer.
CanIgetmyuserguideinanotherlanguage?
TheuserguideisavailableinvariouslanguagesontheLenovoSupportWebsiteat: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides
Wherearemyrecoverydiscs?
Lenovoprovidesaprogramthatenablesyoutocreaterecoverydiscs.Fordetailsaboutcreatingrecovery discs,see“Creatingrecoverymedia”onpage69.
Additionally,incaseofaharddiskfailure,youcanorderProductRecoverydiscsfromtheLenovoCustomer SupportCenter.ForinformationaboutcontactingtheCustomerSupportCenter,seeChapter11“Getting information,help,andservice”onpage113.BeforeusingtheProductRecoverydiscs,refertothe documentationthatcomeswiththediscs.
Attention:AProductRecoverydiscpackagemightcontainmultiplediscs.Makesureyouhaveallofthe discsreadybeforestartingtherecoveryprocess.Duringtherecoveryprocess,youmightbeprompted tochangediscs.
WherecanIndhelpabouttheWindowsoperatingsystem?
TheWindowsHelpandSupportinformationsystemprovidesyoudetailedinformationaboutusingthe Windowsoperatingsystemtohelpyougetthemostofyourcomputer.ToaccesstheWindowsHelpand Supportinformationsystem,clickStart➙HelpandSupport.

Usingthekeyboard

Dependingonyourmodel,yourcomputercomeswitheitherastandardkeyboardorangerprintreader keyboard.TheMicrosoftWindowsshortcutkeysareprovidedonbothkeyboardtypes.
Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutthefollowingtopics:
•“UsingWindowsshortcutkeys”onpage17
•“Usingangerprintreader”onpage18

UsingWindowsshortcutkeys

Boththestandardkeyboardandthengerprintreaderkeyboardprovidethreekeysyoucanusewithyour MicrosoftWindowsoperatingsystem.
•ThetwoStartmenukeysarelocatedbesidetheAltkeyoneithersideofthespacebar.Theyfeaturethe Windowslogo.Whenyoupresseither,theWindowsStartmenuopens.ThestyleoftheWindowslogo variesdependingonthekeyboardtype.
•Thecontext-menukeyislocatednexttotheCtrlkeyontherightsideoftheSpacebar.Pressingthe context-menukeyopensthecontextmenufortheactiveprogram,icon,orobject.
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Note:YoucanusethemouseortheUpandDownarrowkeystohighlightmenuselections.Youcanclose theStartmenuorthecontextmenubyclickingthemouseorpressingEsc.
Usingangerprintreader
Somecomputersmightcomewithakeyboardthathasangerprintreader.Formoreinformationaboutthe ngerprintreader,see“FingerprintSoftware”onpage5.
ToopentheThinkVantageFingerprintSoftwareprogramandusethengerprintreader,dooneofthe following:
•OntheWindows7operatingsystem,clickStart➙AllPrograms➙LenovoThinkVantageTools➙ FingerprintReader.
•OntheWindowsVistaoperatingsystem,clickStart➙AllPrograms➙ThinkVantage➙ThinkVantage FingerprintSoftware.
Followtheinstructionsonthescreen.Foradditionalinformation,refertotheThinkVantageFingerprint Softwarehelpsystem.

Usingthewheelmouse

Thewheelmousehasthefollowingcontrols:
1PrimarymousebuttonUsethisbuttontoselectorstartaprogramormenuitem. 2Wheel
3Secondarymousebutton
Youcanswitchthefunctionoftheprimaryandsecondarymousebuttonsandchangeotherdefaultbehavior throughthemousepropertiesfunctionintheWindowsControlPanel.
Usethewheeltocontrolthescrollingactionofthemouse.Thedirectioninwhichyou rotatethewheelcontrolsthedirectionofthescrollingaction.
Usethisbuttontodisplayamenufortheactiveprogram,icon,orobject.

Adjustingaudio

Soundisanimportantpartofthecomputerexperience.Yourcomputerhasadigitalaudiocontrollerbuilt intothesystemboard.Somemodelsalsohaveahigh-performanceaudioadapterinstalledinoneofthePCI cardslots.

Aboutyourcomputeraudio

Ifafactory-installed,high-performanceaudioadapterisinstalledinyourcomputer,thesystem-board audioconnectorsontherearofthecomputeraretypicallydisabled;usetheconnectorsprovidedonthe audioadapter.
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