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Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . vi Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and related devices . . . . . vii Plugs an...
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Page 7 - Conditions
Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your ThinkCentre ™ or ThinkPad ® personal computer. Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of y...
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Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by t...
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product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings. Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that ...
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Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part ...
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v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs Additional safety information Danger Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maint...
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Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install telephone wiring during a l...
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Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a pro...
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Overview Thank you for selecting a ThinkCentre computer. Your computer incorporates many of the latest advances in computer technology and can be upgraded as your needs change. Adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for installing external ...
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Chapter 1. Installing options ThinkCentre This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the i...
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Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Height: 146 mm (5.7 in.) Width: 442 mm (17.4 in.) Depth: 401 mm (15.8 in) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 24 lb (11 kg) Maximum configuration: 31 lb (14 kg) Environment Air temperature: System on: 10...
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Available options The following are some available options: v External options – Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives – Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras – Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system – USB devices, such as print...
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Connector Description Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a ...
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5. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the memory connector until the retaining clips close. What to do next: v To work with anot...
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Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read ...
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v If you type an incorrect password, you will see an error message. If you type an incorrect password three consecutive times, you must turn the computer off and start again. v If you set both a User Password and an IDE Drive User Password and each password is the same, you will be prompted for the ...
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Appendix C. Manual modem commands The following section lists commands for manually programming your modem. Commands are accepted by the modem while it is in Command Mode. Your modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your mod...
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Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active profile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active profile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of support...
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Index A adapters connectors 14 installing 14 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 5 audio line in connector 9 audio line out connector 9 audio, subsystem 2 B battery location 11 boot-block recovery 30 C cables, connecting 23 changing the battery 21 cleaning the mouse 31 commands Basic AT 33 Exten...