Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
Brief user notices ThinkCentre M93/p
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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
ThinkCentre® computer |
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Keyboard |
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Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations.
Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see "Recovery information" in the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic User Guide provided on your computer.
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Tower |
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Power cord connector |
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Serial port |
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VGA monitor connector |
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DisplayPort connectors (2) |
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USB 3.0 connectors (USB ports 5 to 8) |
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USB 2.0 connectors (USB ports 3 and 4) |
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Microphone connector |
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Audio line-out connector |
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Audio line-in connector |
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PCI Express x16 graphics card slot |
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PCI Express x16 graphics card slot |
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(Negotiable link width x4) |
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PCI card slot |
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PCI Express x1 card slot |
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Ethernet connector |
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors |
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Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might not have all the connectors that are described in this section.
1.Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard connector.
USB 2.0 |
USB 3.0 |
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keyboard |
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2.Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse
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USB 3.0 |
PS/2 mouse |
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3.Connect the display cable to the appropriate video connector.
Note: If your computer is installed with a graphics card, be sure to use the monitor connectors on the graphics card.
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4.If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions.
Audio line-in connector: This connector receives audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system.
Audio line-out connector: This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers.
Microphone connector: Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition software.
Headphone connector: Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone.
5.If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter, do the following:
a.Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b.Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speakers.
c.Connect the speakers to the audio line-out connector or the headphone connector on the computer.
d.Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power source.
6.If you have unpowered speakers with no ac power adapter, do the following:
a.Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b.Connect the speakers to the audio line-out connector or the headphone connector on the computer.
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Tiny desktop |
Wi-Fi card module antenna slot ac power adapter cable loop Optional port
Security-lock slot
ac power adapter connector DisplayPort connector
USB 3.0 connector (USB port 4) USB 3.0 connector (USB port 3) VGA monitor connector Ethernet connector
USB 3.0 connector (USB port 5)
Notes:
1.If you use the optional port for installing a serial port, the serial port and the adjacent VGA monitor connector might interfere with each other when you connect cables. To avoid the interference, ensure that you use the serial port convert cable that comes with the computer when you connect a device to the serial port.
2.The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount bracket and the vertical stand are optional parts. If your computer comes with the VESA mount bracket installed, ensure that you remove the VESA mount bracket before you install the vertical stand. For more information, see "Installing or replacing hardware" in the User Guide.
7.If you have any additional devices, connect them to
the appropriate connectors. Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown.
USB 2.0 connector: Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).
USB 3.0 connector: Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). A USB 3.0 connector provides high transmission speeds to reduce the time that is required for data transmission.
Serial port: Use this port to attach a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
Ethernet connector: Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network. Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it is connected to an Ethernet network, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
8.Connect the power cord or the power adapter to the
computer first and then to a properly-grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.
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Power adapter for tiny desktop |
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9.Press the power switch on the front of the computer.
10.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your User Guide, do the following:
Microsoft® Windows® 8.1:
Method 1
1.Go to the Start screen.
2.Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen. If you are using a touch screen, swipe up to go to the Apps screen.
3.Scroll to the right side of the screen, and click or tap Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
4.Click or tap Lenovo User Guide.
Method 2
1.Go to the Start screen.
2.Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window opens.
3.Click or tap User Guide.
Microsoft Windows 8:
From the desktop or the Start screen
5.Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms, and then tap Search.
6.On the Apps screen, scroll to the right side, and click or tap Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support window opens.
7.Click or tap Lenovo User Guide.
From the Start screen
1.Click or tap Lenovo Support. The Lenovo Support window opens.
2.Click or tap User Guide.
Microsoft Windows 7:
1.From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support application opens.
2.Click Lenovo User Guide.
3.In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for your model and the User Guide opens.
Models without preinstalled operating systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) clients:
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Telephone technical support
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Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most up- to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
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Telephone number |
Africa |
South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans) |
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Czech Republic |
+420-2-7213-1316 |
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Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner |
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Denmark |
4520-8200 |
Algeria |
+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English) |
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7010-5150 (Warranty service and support) |
Argentina |
0800-666-0011 (Spanish) |
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(Danish) |
Australia |
1800 041 267 (English) |
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Dominican Republic |
1-866-434-2080 (Spanish) |
Austria |
01-24592-5901 (German) |
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Ecuador |
1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish) |
Bahrain |
Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722 |
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Egypt |
800-0000-418 (Toll free) |
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Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302 |
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002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply) |
Belgium |
02-210-9820 |
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(English, Arabic) |
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+32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support) |
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El Salvador |
800-6264 (Spanish) |
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(Dutch) |
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Estonia |
+372 66 00 800 |
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02-210-9800 |
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+372 6776793 |
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(French) |
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Finland |
09-459-6960 |
Bolivia |
0800-10-0189 (Spanish) |
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+358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support) |
Brazil |
Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986 |
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Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 |
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France |
0238-557-450 |
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(Brazilian Portuguese) |
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Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and support) |
Brunei |
Dial 800-1111, and then dial 866-273-5446 |
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Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and support) |
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(English, Bahasa Melayu) |
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(French) |
Canada |
1-800-565-3344 (English, French) |
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Germany |
01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support) |
Caribbean |
1-800 426 7378 |
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(German) |
(Bermuda, Jamaica, |
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Greece |
Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner |
Tortola) |
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Guatemala |
1800-624-0051 (Spanish) |
Chile |
800-361-213 (Spanish) |
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Honduras |
Tegucigalpa: 232-4222 |
China |
Technical Support Line |
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San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 |
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800-990-8888 |
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(Spanish) |
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86-10-58851110 |
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Hong Kong |
(852) 3071-3561 |
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(Mandarin) |
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(Cantonese, English, Mandarin) |
Colombia |
1-800-912-3021 (Spanish) |
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Hungary |
+36 1 3825716 |
Costa Rica |
0-800-011-1029 (Spanish) |
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+36 1 3825720 |
Croatia |
0800-0426 |
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(English, Hungarian) |
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India |
1800 3000 THINK 1800 3070 8465 (Reliance) |
Cyprus |
80092537 (Greek) |
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Second Edition (January 2014)
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