Lenovo 3318E8U, 3326, 3329, 3341, 3318 User Manual

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ThinkCentre UserGuide

MachineTypes:3280,3281,3291,3292,3293,3294,3296,3297, 3298,3305,3309,3311,3312,3313,3314,3315,3316,3318,3320, 3322,3324,3325,3326,3327,3329,3341,and3342

Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstand“Important safetyinformation”onpagevandAppendixA“Notices”onpage119.

SecondEdition(July2012)

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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

Lenovoprograms..............5

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows

7operatingsystem............5

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows

8operatingsystem............6

AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms.....7

Locations..................9

Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicators

onthefrontofyourcomputer........9

Locatingconnectorsontherearofyour

computer...............11

Locatingcomponents..........13

Locatingpartsonthesystemboard....16

Adjustingtheframestand........18

Machinetypeandmodellabel.......19

Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...21

Frequentlyaskedquestions.........21

AccessingControlPanelontheWindows8

operatingsystem..............21

Usingthekeyboard.............22

UsingWindowsshortcutkeys.......22

UsingtheblueThinkVantagebutton....22

Usingangerprintreader........22

Usingthewheelmouse...........23

Adjustingaudio..............23

Aboutyourcomputeraudio........23

Settingthevolumefromthedesktop....23

SettingthevolumefromControlPanel...24

UsingCDsandDVDs............24

HandlingandstoringCDandDVDmedia..24

PlayingaCDorDVD..........25

RecordingaCDorDVD.........25

Usingthesingle-touchandmulti-touchfeature..25

Chapter3.Y ouandyourcomputer..29

Accessibilityandcomfort..........29

Arrangingyourworkspace........29

Comfort...............29

Glareandlighting............30

Aircirculation.............30

Electricaloutletsandcablelengths.....30

Registeryourcomputer...........31

Movingyourcomputertoanothercountryor

region..................31

Voltage-selectionswitch.........31

Replacementpowercords........32

Chapter4.Security..........33

Securityfeatures..............33

Attachinganintegratedcablelock.......34

Usingpasswords..............34

BIOSpasswords............34

Windowspasswords..........35

Conguringthengerprintreader.......35

Usingandunderstandingrewalls.......35

Protectingdataagainstviruses........35

Chapter5.Installingorreplacing

hardware...............37

Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices.......37

Installingorreplacinghardware........37

Installingexternaloptions........37

Removingandreinstallingtheframestand..38

Installingthemonitorstand........38

Removingthecomputercover.......41

Removingandreinstallingtheframefoot..42

Removingandreinstallingthehandlebar..43

RemovingandreinstallingtherearI/O

assembly...............44

Installingorreplacingamemorymodule...45

Replacingtheharddiskdrive.......46

Replacingtheopticaldrive........49

Replacingtheconverterboard.......50

Replacingtheheatsink.........51

Replacingthemicroprocessor.......53

Replacingtheinternalspeakers......56

Replacingthethermalsensor.......57

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Replacingtheintegratedcamera......59

ReplacingtheWI-FIcard.........60

Replacingtheambientlightsensor.....62

ReplacingtheBluetoothmodule......63

Replacingthecardreader........64

ReplacingtheExpressCard........65

Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassemblyfor

GPU.................66

ReplacingtherearPS/2connectorsandserial

portassembly.............68

Replacingthemouse..........69

Replacingthekeyboard.........72

Completingthepartsreplacement.....73

Chapter6.Recoveryinformation...75

RecoveryinformationfortheWindows7operating

system..................75

Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....75

Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations.76 UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace.77

Creatingandusingarescuemedium....78

Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsand

devicedrivers.............79

Reinstallingsoftwareprograms......80

Reinstallingdevicedrivers........80

Solvingrecoveryproblems........80

RecoveryinformationfortheWindows8operating

system..................81

Chapter7.UsingtheSetupUtility

program................83

StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......83

Viewingandchangingsettings........83

Usingpasswords..............83

Passwordconsiderations.........84

Power-OnPassword..........84

AdministratorPassword.........84

HardDiskPassword...........84

Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword.84 Erasinglostorforgottenpasswords(clearing

CMOS)................85

Enablingordisablingadevice........85

Selectingastartupdevice..........86

Selectingatemporarystartupdevice....86

Selectingorchangingthestartupdevice

sequence...............86

EnablingErPcompliancemode........86

ICEperformancemode...........87

ICEthermalalert..............87

ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......88

Chapter8.Updatingsystem

programs...............89

Usingsystemprograms...........89

Updating(ashing)theBIOSfromadisc....89

Updating(ashing)theBIOSfromyouroperating

system..................90

RecoveringfromaPOST/BIOSupdatefailure..90

Chapter9.Preventingproblems...91

Keepingyourcomputercurrent........91

Gettingthelatestdevicedriversforyour

computer...............91

Updatingyouroperatingsystem......91

UsingSystemUpdate..........92

Cleaningandmaintenance..........92

Basics................92

Cleaningyourcomputer.........93

Goodmaintenancepractices.......94

Movingyourcomputer...........95

Chapter10.T roubleshootingand

diagnostics..............97

Basictroubleshooting............97

Troubleshootingprocedure..........98

Troubleshooting..............98

Audioproblems............99

CDproblems.............100

DVDproblems.............101

Intermittentproblems..........103

Keyboard,mouse,orpointingdevice

problems...............103

Monitorproblems............105

Networkingproblems..........106

Optionproblems............109

Performanceandlockupproblems.....110

Printerproblems............111

Serialportproblems...........112

Softwareproblems...........112

USBproblems.............113

LenovoSolutionCenter...........114

Chapter11.Gettinginformation,help,

andservice.............115

Informationresources............115

LenovoThinkVantageTools........115

LenovoWelcome............115

HelpandSupport............115

SafetyandWarranty...........115

LenovoWebsite............115

LenovoSupportWebsite.........116

Helpandservice..............116

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Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic

program...............116

Callingforservice............116

Usingotherservices..........117

Purchasingadditionalservices......117

AppendixA.Notices.........119

Trademarks................120

AppendixB.Regulatory

information.............121

Exportclassicationnotice..........121

Electronicemissionsnotices.........121

FederalCommunicationsCommission

DeclarationofConformity........121

Additionalregulatoryinformation.......123

ImportantWEEEInformation.........125

Recyclinginformation............125

RecyclinginformationforBrazil........126

BatteryrecyclinginformationforT aiwan.....126

BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean

Union..................127

AppendixD.RestrictionofHazardous

SubstancesDirective(RoHS)....129

ChinaRoHS................129

TurkishRoHS...............129

UkraineRoHS...............129

IndiaRoHS................130

AppendixE.ENERGYSTARmodel

information.............131

AppendixC.WEEEandrecycling

information.............125

Index.................133

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Importantsafetyinformation

CAUTION: Beforeusingthismanual,besuretoreadandunderstandalltherelatedsafetyinformationforthis product.RefertotheinformationinthissectionandthesafetyinformationintheThinkCentreSafety, Warranty,andSetupGuidethatyoureceivedwiththisproduct.Readingandunderstandingthissafety informationreducestheriskofpersonalinjuryanddamagetoyourproduct.

IfyounolongerhaveacopyoftheThinkCentreSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuide,youcanobtainaPortable DocumentFormat(PDF)versionfromtheLenovo TheLenovoSupportWebsitealsoprovidestheThinkCentreSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuideandthis ThinkCentreUserGuideinadditionallanguages.

SupportWebsiteathttp://www.lenovo.com/support.

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”onpage37 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.

,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.Y our 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

Thissectionintroducesthecomputerfeatures.Theinformationcoversavarietyofmodels.

Toviewtheinformationaboutyourspecicmodel,dooneofthefollowing:

•GointotheSetupUtilityprogrambyfollowingtheinstructionsinChapter7“UsingtheSetupUtility program”onpage83.Then,selectMain➙SystemSummarytoviewtheinformation.

•OntheMicrosoft

Windows

toviewtheinformation.

•OntheWindows8operatingsystem,moveyourcursortothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerofthe screentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettings➙PCinfotoviewtheinformation.

Microprocessor

Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingmicroprocessors(internalcachesizevariesbymodeltype):

•Intel

Core™i3microprocessor

•IntelCorei5microprocessor

•IntelCorei7microprocessor

•IntelCeleron

•IntelPentium

microprocessor

7operationsystem,clickStart,right-clickComputer,andselectProperties

Memory

Yourcomputersupportsuptotwodoubledatarate3smalloutlinedualinlinememorymodules(DDR3 SODIMMs).

Internaldrives

•Opticaldrive:DVD-ROMorDVD-Burner(optional)

•SerialAdvancedTechnologyAttachment(SATA)harddiskdrive

Note:Y ourcomputersupportsSATA2.0andSATA3.0devices.Formoreinformation,see“Locating partsonthesystemboard”onpage16.

Display

•23-inchantiglareLCDpanelusingtheIn-PlaneSwitching(IPS)technology

•20-inchantiglareLCDpanel

Videosubsystem

•IntegratedgraphicsforaDisplayPort-inconnectorandaDisplayPort-outconnector

•Graphicsprocessingunit(GPU),availableinsomemodels

Audiosubsystem

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•Integratedhigh-denition(HD)audio

•Microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnector

•Internalstereospeakerswithsoundenhancementtechnology

Connectivity

•100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller

Systemmanagementfeatures

•Abilitytostorepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults

•DesktopManagementInterface(DMI) DesktopManagementInterfaceprovidesacommonpathforuserstoaccessinformationaboutall

aspectsofacomputer,includingprocessortype,installationdate,attachedprintersandotherperipherals, powersources,andmaintenancehistory.

•ErPcompliancemode Theenergy-relatedproductsdirective(ErP)compliancemodereducestheconsumptionofelectricity

whenyourcomputerisinstandbyoroffmode.Formoreinformation,see“EnablingErPcompliance mode”onpage86

•IntelActiveManagementT echnology(AMT)(availableonsomemodels) IntelActiveManagementTechnologyishardwareandrmwaretechnologythatbuildscertainfunctionality

intocomputersinordertomakethemeasierandlessexpensiveforbusinessestomonitor,maintain, update,upgrade,andrepair.

•IntelligentCoolingEngine(ICE) TheIntelligentCoolingEngineisasystemthermalmanagementsolutionthatenablesyourcomputer

torunwithbetterthermalandacousticperformance.TheICEfunctionalsomonitorsthethermal performanceofyourcomputertoidentifythermalproblems.Formoreinformation,see“ICEperformance mode”onpage87and“ICEthermalalert”onpage87.

•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.

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Input/Output(I/O)features

•9-pinserialport(optional)

•TwoUniversalSerialBus(USB)3.0connectors(USBports1and2)

•FourUSB2.0connectors(USBports3to6)

•OneEthernetconnector

•OneDisplayPort-outconnector

•OneDisplayPort-inconnector

•OnePersonalSystem/2(PS/2)keyboardconnector(optional)

•OnePS/2mouseconnector(optional)

•Twoaudioconnectorsontheleftpanel(microphoneconnectorandheadphoneconnector)

Formoreinformation,see“Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer”on page9

and“Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer”onpage11.

Expansion

•Oneharddiskdrivebay

•Oneopticaldrivebay

•OneminiPCIExpressx1cardslot

Powersupply

Yourcomputercomeswitha150-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply.

Securityfeatures

•ComputraceAgentsoftwareembeddedinrmware

•Coverpresenceswitch(alsocalledintrusionswitch)

•Abilitytoenableordisableadevice

•AbilitytoenableanddisableUSBconnectorsindividually

•Keyboardwithngerprintreader(shippedwithsomemodels)

•Power-onpassword(POP),administratorpassword,andharddiskdrivepasswordtodeterunauthorized useofyourcomputer

•Startupsequencecontrol

•Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse

•Supportforanintegratedcablelock(Kensingtonlock)

•TrustedPlatformModule(TPM)

Formoreinformation,seeChapter4“Security”onpage33

Preinstalledsoftwareprograms

Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsoftwareprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formore information,see“Lenovoprograms”onpage5

Preinstalledoperatingsystem

Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:

•MicrosoftWindows7operatingsystem

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•MicrosoftWindows8operatingsystem

Operatingsystem(s),certiedortestedforcompatibility

•Linux

•MicrosoftWindowsXPProfessionalSP3

Specications

Thissectionliststhephysicalspecicationsforyourcomputer.

Dimensions

Formodelswiththe20-inchdisplay

Width:502.8mm(19.8inches) Height:363mm(14.29inches) Depth:67mm(2.64inches)

Formodelswiththe23-inchdisplay

•Touchmodels:

Width:568mm(22.36inches) Height:401mm(15.79inches) Depth:74mm(2.91inches)

•Non-touchmodels:

Width:568mm(22.36inches) Height:401mm(15.79inches) Depth:67mm(2.64inches)

(variesbymodeltype)

Weight

Formodelswiththe20-inchdisplay

Maximumcongurationasshipped:8.4kg(18.52lb)

Formodelswiththe23-inchdisplay

•Touchmodels:

Maximumcongurationasshipped:10.6kg(23.37lb)

•Non-touchmodels:

Maximumcongurationasshipped:9.5kg(20.94lb)

Environment

•Airtemperature:

Operating:10°Cto35°C(50°Fto95°F) Storage:-40°Cto60°C(-40°Fto140°F)inoriginalshippingpackage Storage:-10°Cto60°C(14°Fto140°F)withoutpackage

•Humidity:

1.Theoperatingsystem(s)listedherearebeingcertiedortestedforcompatibilityatthetimethispublicationgoesto press.AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentiedbyLenovoascompatiblewithyourcomputerfollowingthe publicationofthismanual.Thislistissubjecttochange.Todetermineifanoperatingsystemhasbeencertiedor testedforcompatibility,checktheWebsiteoftheoperatingsystemvendor.

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Operating:20%to80%(non-condensing) Storage:20%to90%(non-condensing)

•Altitude:

Operating:-50to10000ft(-15.2to3048m) Storage:-50to35000ft(-15.2to10668m)

Electricalinput

•Inputvoltage:

–Lowrange:

Minimum:100Vac Maximum:127Vac Inputfrequencyrange:50to60Hz

–Highrange:

Minimum:200Vac Maximum:240Vac Inputfrequencyrange:50to60Hz

Lenovoprograms

YourcomputercomeswithLenovoprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Dependingon theWindowsoperatingsystempreinstalled,theprogramsmightvary.

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operatingsystem

OntheWindows7operatingsystem,youcanaccessLenovoprogramsfromeithertheLenovo ThinkVantage

AccessingLenovoprogramsfromtheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram ToaccessLenovoprogramsfromtheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram,clickStart➙AllPrograms➙

LenovoThinkVantageT ools.Thendouble-clickaprogramicontoaccesstheprogram.

Note:IfaprogramiconintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramnavigationwindowisdimmed,it

indicatesthatyouneedtoinstalltheprogrammanually.Toinstalltheprogrammanually,double-clickthe programicon.Then,followtheinstructionsonthescreen.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,the programiconwillbeactivated.

Table1.ProgramsintheLenovoThinkVantageT oolsprogram

ProgramIconname

CommunicationsUtilityWebConferencing

FingerprintSoftware

LenovoSolutionCenterSystemHealthandDiagnostics

PasswordManagerPasswordVault

PowerManager

RecoveryMediaFactoryRecoveryDisks

RescueandRecovery

SimpleTapSimpleTap

ToolsprogramorfromControlPanel.

FingerprintReader

PowerControls

EnhancedBackupandRestore

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Table1.ProgramsintheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogram(continued)

ProgramIconname

SystemUpdate

ViewManagementUtility

UpdateandDrivers

ScreenLayout

Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.

AccessingLenovoprogramsfromControlPanel

ToaccessLenovoprogramsfromControlPanel,clickStart➙ControlPanel.Thendependingonthe programyouwanttoaccess,clickthecorrespondingsectionandthenclickthecorrespondinggreentext.

Note:IfyoudonotndtheprogramyouneedinControlPanel,opentheLenovoThinkVantageT ools programnavigationwindowanddouble-clickthedimmedicontoinstalltheprogramyouneed.Then, followtheinstructionsonthescreen.Whentheinstallationprocesscompletes,theprogramiconwillbe activated,andyoucanndtheprograminControlPanel.

TheprogramsandthecorrespondingsectionsandgreentextsinControlPanelarelistedinthefollowing table.

Table2.ProgramsinControlPanel

Program

CommunicationsUtilityHardwareandSoundLenovo-WebConferencing

FingerprintSoftwareSystemandSecurity

LenovoSolutionCenterSystemandSecurityLenovo-SystemHealthand

PasswordManager

PowerManager

RecoveryMedia

RescueandRecovery

SimpleTap

SystemUpdateSystemandSecurity

ViewManagementUtility

ControlPanelsectionGreentextinControlPanel

Lenovo-FingerprintReader

HardwareandSound

Diagnostics

SystemandSecurity UserAccountsandFamilySafety

HardwareandSound SystemandSecurity

SystemandSecurity

Programs

SystemandSecurity

Lenovo-PasswordVault

Lenovo-PowerControls

Lenovo-FactoryRecoveryDisks

Lenovo-EnhancedBackupand Restore

Lenovo-SimpleTap

Lenovo-UpdateandDrivers

LenovoViewManagementUtility

Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows8operatingsystem

IfyourcomputerispreinstalledwiththeWindows8operatingsystem,youcanaccessLenovoprogramsby doingeitherofthefollowing:

•ClicktheLenovoQuickLaunchiconfromthetaskbar.Alistofprogramsisdisplayed.Double-clicka

Lenovoprogramtolaunchit.Ifadesiredprogramisnotinthelist,clicktheplusicon+.

•PresstheWindowskeytogototheStartscreen.ClickaLenovoprogramtolaunchit.Ifyoucannotnd

theprogramyouneed,movethepointertothebottom-rightcornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms. ThenclicktheSearchcharmtosearchforthedesiredprogram.

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YourcomputersupportsthefollowingLenovoprograms:

•FingerprintSoftware

•LenovoCompanion

•LenovoSettings

•LenovoSolutionCenter

•LenovoQuickLaunch

•LenovoSupport

•PasswordManager

•SystemUpdate

AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms

ThistopicprovidesabriefintroductiontosomeLenovoprograms.

Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.

•CommunicationsUtility TheCommunicationsUtilityprogramprovidesacentrallocationforintegratedcameraandmicrophone

settings.ItcontrolsadvancedsettingsfortheintegratedmicrophoneandcameratooptimizeWeb conferencingandVoiceoverIP(VOIP)experience.

•FingerprintSoftware Theintegratedngerprintreaderprovidedonsomekeyboardsenablesyoutoenrollyourngerprint

andassociateitwithyourpower-onpassword,harddiskpassword,andWindowspassword.Asa result,ngerprintauthenticationcanreplacepasswordsandenablesimpleandsecureuseraccess.A ngerprintreaderkeyboardisavailablewithselectcomputersorcanbepurchasedforcomputersthat supportthisoption.

•LenovoCloudStorage TheLenovoCloudStorageprogramisacloudstoragesolutionthatenablesyoutostoreyourles,such

asdocumentsandpictures,onaserver.YoucanaccessthestoredlesthroughtheInternetfrom differentdevicessuchaspersonalcomputers,smartphones,ortablets.Formoreinformationaboutthe LenovoCloudStorageprogram,gotohttp://www.lenovo.com/cloud.

•LenovoCompanion ThroughtheLenovoCompanionprogram,youcangettheinformationabouttheaccessoriesforyour

computer,viewbolgsandarticlesaboutyourcomputer,andcheckforotherrecommendedprograms.

•LenovoSettings UsetheLenovoSettingsprogramtoenhanceyourcomputingexperiencebyturningyourcomputerintoa

portablehotspot,conguringcameraandaudiosettings,optimizingyourpowerplansettings,and creatingandmanagingmultiplenetworkproles.

•LenovoSolutionCenter TheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramenablesyoutotroubleshootandresolvecomputerproblems.It

combinesdiagnostictests,systeminformationcollection,securitystatus,andsupportinformation,along withhintsandtipsformaximumsystemperformance.

•LenovoQuickLaunch TheLenovoQuickLaunchprogramprovidesyouwithquickaccesstoprogramsinstalledonyour

computer,includingLenovoprograms,Microsoftprograms,andotherthirdpartyprograms.

•LenovoSupport

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TheLenovoSupportprogramenablesyoutoregisteryourcomputerwithLenovo,checkthecomputer healthconditionandbatterystatus,downloadandviewusermanualsforyourcomputer,getthewarranty informationofyourcomputer,andexplorehelpandsupportinformation.

•LenovoThinkVantageT ools TheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideseasy

accesstovarioustoolstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.

•LenovoWelcome TheLenovoWelcomeprogramintroducesyoutosomeinnovativebuilt-infeaturesofLenovoandguides

youthroughafewimportantsetuptaskstohelpyoumakethemostofyourcomputer.

•PasswordManager ThePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesandllsinauthenticationinformationfor

WindowsprogramsandWebsites.

•PowerManager ThePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,exible,andcompletepowermanagementforyour

computer.Itenablesyoutoadjustyourcomputerpowersettingstoachievethebestbalancebetween performanceandpowersaving.

•RecoveryMedia TheRecoveryMediaprogramenablesyoutorestorethecontentsoftheharddiskdrivetothefactory

defaultsettings.

•RescueandRecovery TheRescueandRecoveryprogramisaone-buttonrecoveryandrestoresolutionthatincludesasetof

self-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecoverfromsystemcrashes, evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.

•SimpleT ap TheSimpleT approgramprovidesyouwithaquickwaytocustomizesomebasiccomputersettingssuch

asmutingthespeakers,adjustingthevolume,lockingthecomputeroperatingsystem,launchinga program,openingaWebpage,openingale,andsoon.Y oualsocanusetheSimpleTapprogramto accesstheLenovoAppShop,fromwhichyoucandownloadvariousapplicationsandcomputersoftware.

TostarttheSimpleTapprograminaquickway,doanyofthefollowing:

–ClicktheredSimpleTaplaunchpointonthedesktop.Theredlaunchpointisavailableonthedesktop

afteryouhavelaunchedtheSimpleTapprogramforthersttime.

–PresstheblueThinkVantagebuttonifyourkeyboardhasone.

Note:TheSimpleT approgramisonlyavailableoncertainmodelspreinstalledwiththeWindows7 operatingsystem.IfyourWindows7modelisnotpreinstalledwiththeSimpleTapprogram,youcan downloaditfromhttp://www.lenovo.com/support.

•SystemUpdate TheSystemUpdateprogramhelpsyoukeepthesoftwareonyourcomputerup-to-datebydownloading

andinstallingsoftwareupdatepackages(Lenovoprograms,devicedrivers,UEFIBIOSupdates,and otherthirdpartyprograms).

•ViewManagementUtility TheViewManagementUtilityprogramenablesyoutoeasilyorganizeyouropenwindows.Itdividesyour

screenintomultiplepartsandthenresizesandpositionsopenwindowsintodifferentpartstomakethe bestuseofyourdesktop.Theprogramalsoisabletoworkacrossmultiplemonitorstoimproveyour productivity.

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Locations

Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatetheconnectorsonthefrontandrearofyourcomputer, partsonthesystemboard,andcomponentsandinternaldrivesinyourcomputer.

Note:Thecomponentsinyourcomputermightlookslightlydifferentfromtheillustrations.

Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyour computer

Figure1“Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations”onpage9showsthelocationsoftheconnectors, controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer.

Figure1.Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations

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1Integratedmicrophones

2AmbientlightsensorRight

3Integratedcameraindicator

4Integratedcamerawithblockshield

5Powerswitch

6HarddiskdriveactivityindicatorExit

7On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)menu

Enter

8Monitor/Computermodeswitch

9Speakermute/unmutecontrol(computermode)

Left

10Microphonemute/unmutecontrol(computermode)

Formoreinformationaboutthefrontcontrols,see“Usingyourcomputerinmonitormode”onpage10.

Usingyourcomputerinmonitormode

Yourcomputercanworkintwomodes:computermodeormonitormode.Thissectionprovidesinstructions onhowtouseyourcomputerinmonitormode.

Touseyourcomputerinmonitormode,youneedtohaveasecondcomputer.Connectoneendofthe DisplayPortcabletotheDisplayPort-inconnectorontherearofyourcomputer,andtheotherendtothe DisplayPortconnectoronthesecondcomputer.Usethemonitor/computermodeswitchonthefrontof yourcomputertoswitchyourcomputerbetweencomputermodeandmonitormode.

Thefollowingtableshowsthefunctionsofeachcontrolwhenyourcomputerworksincomputermode ormonitormode.

IconControlDescription

On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)menuOpenthemainOSDmenu.

Enter

Monitor/Computermodeswitch

RightMovetotheright.

Speakermute/unmutecontrol (computermode)

LeftMovetotheleft.

Microphonemute/unmutecontrol (computermode)

Exit

Conrmaselection.

Switchyourcomputerbetweencomputermode andmonitormode.

Turnon/offtheinternalspeakers.

Turnon/offtheintegratedmicrophones.

ExitthemainOSDmenu.

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Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer

Figure2“Rearconnectorlocations”onpage11showsthelocationsoftheconnectorsontherearofyour computer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerarecolor-codedtohelpyoudeterminewhereto connectthecablesonyourcomputer.

Figure2.Rearconnectorlocations

1Opticaldriveeject/closebutton

2Volume-upcontrol(computermode)11USB2.0connectors(USBports3to6)

3Volume-downcontrol(computermode)12ExpressCardslot

4PS/2keyboardandmouseconnectors

10DisplayPort-inconnector

13Cardreaderslot*

(optional)

5Serialport(optional)14USB3.0connector(USBport2)

6Powercordconnector15Headphoneconnector

7Integratedcablelock(Kensingtonlock)slot

8Ethernetconnector

9DisplayPort-outconnector

16Microphoneconnector

17USB3.0connector(USBport1)

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Thecardreaderslotisfor11-in-1cardreaders,supportingthefollowingcards:

•MultiMediaCard(MMC)

•Reduced-SizeMultiMediaCard(RS-MMC)

•MultiMediaCard-mobile(MMC-mobile)

•MultiMediaCard-plus(MMC-plus)

•SecureDigital(SD)card

•SecureDigitalHigh-Capacity(SDHC)card

•SecureDigitaleXtended-Capacity(SDXC)card

•MemoryStick(MS)

•MemoryStick(MS)PRO

•ExtremeDigital(x-D)PictureCard(typeM)

•ExtremeDigital(x-D)PictureCard(typeH)

ConnectorDescription

DisplayPort-outconnector

DisplayPort-inconnectorUsedtoattachyourcomputertoaDisplayPortmonitorconnectoronasecond

Ethernetconnector

Microphoneconnector

PS/2keyboardconnector (optional)

PS/2mouseconnector (optional)

Serialport(optional)

USB2.0connectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSB2.0connector,suchasaUSB

USB3.0connectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSB2.0or3.0connector,suchasa

Usedtoattachahigh-performancemonitor,adirect-drivemonitor,orotherdevices thatuseaDisplayPortconnector.

computersothatyoucanuseyourcomputerinmonitormode.

UsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork(LAN). Note:TooperatethecomputerwithinFCCClassBlimits,useaCategory5Ethernet cable.

Usedtoattachamicrophonetoyourcomputerwhenyouwanttorecordsoundorif youusespeech-recognitionsoftware.

UsedtoattachakeyboardthatusesaPS/2keyboardconnector.

Usedtoattachamouse,atrackball,orotherpointingdevicesthatuseaPS/2 mouseconnector.

Usedtoattachanexternalmodem,aserialprinter,orotherdevicesthatusea 9-pinserialport.

keyboard,aUSBmouse,aUSBscanner,oraUSBprinter.Ifyouhavemorethan sixUSBdevices,youcanpurchaseaUSBhub,whichyoucanusetoconnect additionalUSBdevices.

keyboard,amouse,ascanner,aprinter,orapersonaldigitalassistant(PDA).A USB3.0connectorprovideshightransmissionspeedstoreducethetimethatis requiredfordatatransmission.

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Locatingcomponents

Thissectionshowsthelocationsofthevariouscomponentsinyourcomputer.Toremovethecomputer cover,see“Removingthecomputercover”onpage41.

Figure3.Componentlocationsformodelswiththe20-inchdisplay

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1Framestand(availableonsomemodels)

2Computercover

3Battery

4Heatsink

5Microprocessor19Harddiskdrive

6Memorymodule

7Heatsinkandfanassemblyforgraphicsprocessing

15Powersupplyassembly

16Internalspeaker

17RearPS/2connectorsandserialportassembly

18Microprocessorfan

20LCDbracket

21LCDpanel

unit(GPU)(availableinsomemodels)

8Cardreader(availableinsomemodels)22Converterboard

9ExpressCard(availableinsomemodels)23Opticaldrive(availableinsomemodels)

10WiFicard(availableinsomemodels)24VESA(VideoElectronicsStandardsAssociation)

mountbracket

11Framefoot(availableonsomemodels)

12Internalspeaker

25Handlebar

26Integratedcamerawithmicrophone(availableinsome

models)

13RearI/Oassembly27Lightsensor(availableinsomemodels)

14Bluetoothmodule(availableinsomemodels)

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Figure4.Componentlocationsformodelswiththe23-inchdisplay

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1Framestand(availableonsomemodels)14Bluetoothmodule(availableinsomemodels)

2Computercover

3Battery16Internalspeaker

4Heatsink

5Microprocessor

6Memorymodule19Harddiskdrive

7Heatsinkandfanassemblyforgraphicsprocessing

15Powersupplyassembly

17RearPS/2connectorsandserialportassembly

18Microprocessorfan

20Converterboard

unit(GPU)(availableinsomemodels)

8Cardreader(availableinsomemodels)21LCDbracket

9ExpressCard(availableinsomemodels)22LCDpanel

10WiFicard(availableinsomemodels)23Opticaldrive(availableinsomemodels)

11Framefoot(availableonsomemodels)24VESAmountbracket

12Internalspeaker

25Integratedcamerawithmicrophone(availableinsome

models)

13RearI/Oassembly26Lightsensor(availableinsomemodels)

Locatingpartsonthesystemboard

Figure5“Systemboardpartlocations”onpage16showsthelocationsofthepartsonthesystemboard.

Figure5.Systemboardpartlocations

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1Microprocessor

2Battery

3mSATAconnector

4T ouchpanelcontrolboardconnector(fortouch

15MiniPCIExpressx1cardslot

16RearI/Oassemblyslot

17Volumecontrolpanelconnector

18PS/2keyboardandmouseconnector

modelonly)

5Integratedcameraconnector19Frontcontrolpanelconnector

6Lightsensorconnector

7Memoryslots(2)21SATApowerconnector

8ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetalOxide

20Serial(COM2)connector

22SA TA3.0connector(forconnectingtheharddiskdrive)

Semiconductor)/Recoveryjumper

9Thermalsensorconnector

10Internalspeakerconnector

11Cardreaderconnector25GPUfanconnector

12ExpressCardconnector

13Bluetoothmoduleconnector

14Displayconnector

23Converterboardpowerconnector

24SA TA2.0connector(forconnectingtheopticaldrive)

2614-pinpowerconnector

27Microprocessorfanconnector

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Adjustingtheframestand

Yourcomputermightcomewithaframestandthatyoucanusetoadjustthecomputertoyourcomfortable position.Pullthestandopenandadjustthepositionofthecomputeratananglebetween10°to45° asshowninthefollowingillustration.

Note:Theframestandisavailableonlyinsomemodels.

CAUTION: Makesurethattheangleisatleast10°fromthevertical;otherwise,thecomputermightbeunstable andfallover.

Figure6.Adjustingtheframestand

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