Lenovo 0800A5U - Manuals

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, preinstalled softwareprograms, and connector and part locations. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer feature...

Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Supported touch feature Windows 7 Enterprise Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Home Basic Single-touch Windows 7 Home Premium Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Professional Single-touch or multi-touch Wind...

Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled applications. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system. Software provided by Lenovo The foll...

provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Centerprogram. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative t...

Front view Figure 1 “Front control and part locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the controls and parts on thefront of your computer. Figure 1. Front control and part locations 1 Integrated camera with microphone (MIC) (available in some models) 8 Wireless activity indicator 2 Integrated came...

To use your computer in monitor mode, you need to have a second computer. Connect one end of the VGAcable to the VGA IN connector on the rear of your computer, and the other end to the VGA connector onthe second computer. Use the monitor mode control on the front of your computer to switch your comp...

Component locations Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the various components in yourcomputer. To remove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer, see “Removing thecomputer cover” on page 15. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Frame stand 15 Internal speake...

11 Internal speaker 25 Integrated camera with microphone* 12 Bluetooth module* 26 Ambient light sensor* 13 System fan 27 Multi-touch board* 14 Rear I/O assembly cover 28 VESA frame Notes: 1. * denotes optional parts, which are available in some models. 2. Your computer might come with a frame stand ...

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 15 • “Obtaining device drivers” on page 53 • “Basic security features” on p...

This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing thecomputer cover. To remove the computer cover, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attac...

3. Remove the four screws that secure the frame stand. Keep the four screws, and put them aside. You will need them when installing the frame stand. Figure 6. Removing the frame stand 4. Lift the frame stand off the computer and put it in a safe place. 5. To reinstall the frame stand, position the f...

4. To reinstall the lift stand, insert the two tabs 1 on the lift stand into the corresponding holes in the computer VESA frame, and then slide the lift stand toward the bottom of the computer. Align the threescrew holes in the lift stand with those in the computer VESA frame and then install the th...

3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 15. 4. Locate the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Component locations” on page 11. 5. Carefully release the bottom of the rear I/O assembly cover from the computer front bezel and then release the top of the rear I/O assembly cove...

6. Remove the screw that secures the VESA frame cover, slide the VESA frame cover to the bottom of the computer, and then lift it up to remove it from the VESA frame. Figure 10. Removing the VESA frame cover 7. To reinstall the VESA frame cover, align the screw hole in the VESA frame cover with the ...

8. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the VESA frame to the computer main bracket and then lift the VESA frame off the computer main bracket. Figure 11. Removing the computer VESA frame 9. To reinstall the computer VESA frame, position the VESA frame on the computer main bracket and align the scre...

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer...

Replacing the battery Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to: http:/...

6. Install a new battery. Figure 15. Installing a new battery 7. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed. This is n...

4. Pull the handle 1 of the hard disk drive bracket upward and then slide the hard disk drive outward to remove it from the hard disk drive bay. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive 5. Flex the sides of the hard disk drive bracket properly to remove the hard disk drive out of the bracket. 6. To i...

7. Align the four pins 1 on the hard disk drive bracket with the corresponding slots in the hard disk drive bay. Figure 18. Installing the hard disk drive 8. Slide the new hard disk drive with the bracket into the hard disk drive bay. Press the handle of the hard disk drive bracket downward until it...

Replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to: ...

6. To install a new optical drive, slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 21. Installing the optical drive What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go ...

Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to:...

c. Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. d. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 24. Removing the microprocessor 7. Make sure that the small handle is in ...

8. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches 2 on it with the alignment keys in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle 1 on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket. Figure 25. Installing the microprocessor 9. Low...

3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 15. 4. Locate the WI-FI card on the system board. See “Component locations” on page 11. 5. Disconnect the two cables from the WI-FI card. 6. Carefully remove the two screws that secure the WI-FI card to the system board. Then, p...

To replace the Bluetooth module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on t...

To replace the multi-touch board, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on ...

Replacing the ExpressCard Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to: ht...

What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52. Replacing the internal speakers Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and ...

8. Route the new internal speaker cables and then position the new internal speakers on the front bezel so that the two screw holes in each internal speaker align with those in the front bezel. 9. Reinstall the two screws to secure each of the internal speakers to the front bezel. 10. Reconnect the ...

6. Remove the two screws 1 that secure the integrated camera with microphone to the front bezel, and then remove the integrated camera with microphone from the computer. Figure 32. Removing the integrated camera with microphone 7. Route the new integrated camera cable and then position the new integ...

Replacing the card reader Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to: ht...

Replacing the rear I/O assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go ...

8. Install the four screws to secure the rear I/O assembly to the computer main bracket. 9. Reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly cover” on page 19. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To com...

7. To install the new right I/O assembly into the computer, position the new right I/O assembly into place and then align the screw holes with the corresponding holes in the computer main bracket. 8. Install the three screws to secure the right I/O assembly to the computer main bracket. 9. Connect t...

Replacing the keyboard Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to: http:...

3. Correctly install the batteries for the new wireless keyboard by referring to the following illustrations: 4. Remove the USB dongle from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connectors on the computer. See “Replacing the wireless mouse” on page 51. Replacing the mouse...

2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the mouse connector. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Figure 39. Mouse connectors 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect a new mouse cable to the approp...

Notes: To save your battery energy, do the following when you are not using the wireless keyboard and mouse: 1. Switch off the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse. 2. Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer and store it in the wireless mouse compartment. Completing the parts replac...

3. Lower and position the computer cover into place and then slide the computer cover toward the bottom of the computer until the cover is secured into place. Figure 40. Installing the computer cover 4. Lock the computer cover if you have an integrated cable lock. See “Integrated cable lock” on page...

An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can be used to secure yourcomputer to a desk, a table, or other non-permanent fixture. The integrated cable lock attaches to theintegrated cable lock slot in the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. See “Rear view” ...

5. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52. 6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. 7. Repeat step 1 through step 3. 8....

Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Creating and using recovery media” on page 57 • “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 58 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery wo...

On the Windows 7 operating system and the Windows Vista operating system, you can use recovery mediato restore the computer to the factory default settings only. You can use recovery media to put the computerin an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed. Attention: When you...

• To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Rescue and Recovery . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main wind...

independently from the Windows operating system, you can restore the factory default settings even ifyou cannot start the Windows operating system. Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all file...

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create...

To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive. 3. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS fo...

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer,regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might overrideany similar settings in the Setup Utility program. ...

Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector isdisabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used. SATA Controller When thi...

To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 63. 2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence . Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the f...

Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover from a POSTand BIOS update failure. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Using system programs” on page 67 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 67 • “U...

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not described in this chapter, see Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” onpage 75 for additional troubleshooting res...

Symptom Action The wireless keyboard or mousedoes not work. Verify that: • The computer is turned on. • The battery or batteries installed in the wireless keyboard or mouse are in good condition. • The wireless configurations are all set correctly. You might need to refer to the documentation that c...

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspaceon your Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable tostart the Windows operating system. To run the PC-Doctor for Rescue an...

6. Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive after completing the diagnostic test. Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical mouse. An optical mouse uses a LED and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen doesnot mo...

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Information resources” on page 75 • “Help and service” on page 77 Information resources You can use th...

If possible, be at your computer when you call. Have the following information available:• Machine type and model• Serial numbers of your hardware products• Description of the problem• Exact wording of any error messages• Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you tr...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 60 Access Help 76 Administrator password 64 ambient light sensor, replacing 37 antivirus software 7 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 58 basic troubleshooting 71 battery, replacing 24 Bluetooth module, replacing 35 boot-block recovery 68 C...