Lenovo P300- Manuals

Read this first: Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for thisproduct. Refer to the information in this section and the safety information in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that you received with this ...

or CRU, do not open the static-protective package containing the part until the instructions direct youto install it. When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautionsto avoid static-electricity damage: • Limit your movement. Movement can cause ...

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice Many personal computer products and accessories contain cords, cables or wires, such as power cords orcords to connect the accessory to a personal computer. If this product has such a cord, cable or wire, thenthe following warning applies: WARNING: Hand...

• Ventilation slots, fans, and heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features. Inspect your ...

• Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radi...

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides the following information: • Locations of connectors • Locations of components • Locations of parts on the system board • Locations of internal drives • Computer features • Software programs provided by Lenovo Locations This section provides the foll...

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect thecables on your computer. Figure 2. Rear connector loca...

Locating components The following illustration shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove thecomputer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 71. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 2 Memory module 3 Optical drive (available on some mode...

Locating parts on the system board The following illustration shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 2 4-pin power connector 3 Battery 4 Microprocessor 5 Microprocessor fan connector 6 Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) 7 Me...

Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to yourcomputer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internaldrives are installed in bays. When installing or replacing an internal d...

Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machinetype and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service. The following is a sample of the machine type and model labe...

• Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) The Intelligent Cooling Engine is a system thermal management solution that enables your computerto run with better thermal and acoustic performance. The ICE function also monitors the thermalperformance of your computer to identify thermal problems. For more infor...

Preinstalled operating system Your computer is preinstalled with one of the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows 7 operating system • Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system Operating system(s), certified or tested for compatibility (varies by model type) The operating system(s) listed he...

program name. You can find the program by its program name or icon name as shown in the Lenovo programs available on the Windows 7 operating system table. Note: If you do not find the program you need, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage ® Tools program to find the dimmed icon for the program. Then double-...

• Create Recovery Media • Fingerprint Manager Pro or ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software • Lenovo Performance Tuner • Lenovo Reach • Lenovo SHAREit • Lenovo Solution Center • Lenovo Tools • System Update An introduction to Lenovo programs This topic provides a brief introduction to some Lenovo program...

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information about the following topics: • “Registering your computer” on page 17 • “Using keyboard shortcuts” on page 17 • “Using the wheel mouse” on page 18 • “Setting the computer volume” on page 18 • “Using a disc” on page 19 • “Navigating amon...

1. On the Start screen, click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner to go to the Apps screen. Then type Power2Go in the search box in the top-right corner of the screen. 2. Click Power2Go in the search result to open the program. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Navigating among screens ...

Note: Only active workspaces that you have accessed during the current Windows session are displayed along the left edge. If you close an active workspace, its representation will not bedisplayed along the left edge of the screen. 2. Click the representation. – Using a touch screen: • Method 1 1. Sw...

Chapter 3. You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and relocating your computer to othercountries or regions. Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort.Arrange your ...

Glare and lighting Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources.Reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor screen. Place themonitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possib...

For more information about how to use and configure Speech Recognition, see the Windows Help andSupport information system. Customizable text size Depending on your preference, you can change only the text size instead of changing the size of everythingon the desktop. To change the text size, open C...

Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats. Lenovo electronic documentation, such asproperly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files, is developed to ensure that visuallyimpaired users can read the documentation through a scr...

Chapter 4. Security This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of yourcomputer. Your computer comes with a padlock loop...

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock You can use a Kensington-style cable lock to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanentfixture. The cable lock attaches to the security-lock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with akey or combination depending on the type sel...

Attaching a cable lock A cable lock can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the devicecables to your computer. The cable lock attaches to the cable-lock slots on the rear of your computer. See“Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 3. To insta...

• Administrator password: Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of severalcomputers, you might want to set an administrator password. For more information about BIOS password...

3. Select Preboot Authentication or Erase Fingerprint Data as desired, and press Enter. Note: • Preboot Authentication : enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS. • Erase Fingerprint Data : clears the fingerprint data stored in a fingerprint reader. 4. Select the des...

Chapter 5. Advanced configuration This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the computer: • “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 37 • “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 42 • “Configuring RAID” on page 44 Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility progra...

You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through menu choices. The keys used to performvarious tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen. Using BIOS passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computerand data. You...

Setting, changing, and deleting a password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 37. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security . 3. Depending on the password type, select Set Pow...

5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. See “Exiting the Setup Utility program” on page 42. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one ofthe following to select the startup device you wa...

models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update disc or an updateprogram that can be run from the operating system. Updating the BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on how to update the BIOS from a disc. Note: You can download a self-starting boota...

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive. Updating the BIOS from your operating system Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites. The Web page contents are subject to changewithout notice, includi...

3. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID volume to be deleted and press Delete. 4. When prompted, press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume. Deleting a RAID volume will reset the hard disk drives to non-RAID. 5. After deleting a RAID volume, you can: • Return to step 2 to delete ad...

Chapter 6. Preventing problems This chapter provides information that can help you avoid common problems and keep your computerrunning smoothly. Keeping your computer current In some situations you might find it necessary to have the most current software programs, device drivers, oroperating system...

Using System Update The System Update program (hereinafter referred to as System Update) provides regular access to systemand software updates for your computer to keep your system and software up-to-date. System Updategathers information from the Lenovo Help Center about new updates for your comput...

2. Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth. Wipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it. Ensure that no liquid drips ontoor between the keys. 3. To remove any crumbs or dust from beneath the keys, you can use a camera b...

• Make backup copies of critical data on removable media memory, such as discs and USB storage devices, at regular intervals and store the removable media in a safe location. The frequency of makingbackup copies depends on how critical the data is to you or your business. • Back up your entire hard ...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about diagnosing and troubleshooting computer problems. If yourcomputer problem is not described here, see Chapter 10 “Getting information, help, and service” on page127 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troub...

Symptom Action The operating system does notstart. Ensure that the startup sequence includes the device where the operating systemresides. Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. For moreinformation, see “Selecting a startup device” on page 40. The computer beeps multipletimes befor...

1. Remove the new hardware option or software. If you must remove the computer cover to remove a hardware option, ensure that you review and follow the electrical safety information provided with yourcomputer. For your safety, do not operate the computer with the cover removed. 2. Run the diagnostic...

A CD or DVD does not work Solutions: • Ensure that the disc is inserted correctly, with its label up. • Ensure that the disc you are using is clean. To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc clean with a soft cloth from the center to the outside. Wiping a disc in a circular motion might cause lo...

• Ensure that a DVD disc is in the drive with the shiny side of the disc facing down. • Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864 pixels. • On computers that have a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive in addition to a DVD-ROM drive, ensure that the DVD disc is in the drive labeled “DVD”. Intermi...

• If you are using a USB mouse, enable the USB connectors in the BIOS settings. For more information, see “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 39. The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Solution: Clean the mouse. For more information, see “Optical mouse” on page 49. The ...

Note: To open Control Panel on Windows 8.1, see “Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system” on page 22 2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Adjust screen resolution ➙ Advanced settings . 3. Click the Monitor tab to reset the refresh rate. Set the refresh rate to be the highest, noninterla...

4. Select the Playback tab. 5. If you are using the Headset profile, select Bluetooth Hands-free Audio , and then click Set Default . If you are using the AV profile, select Stereo Audio , and then click Set Default . 6. Click OK . Note: Bluetooth is supported only on some computer models. I have co...

2. Click Start ➙ Computer . 3. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties . 4. Click Defragment now under the Tools tab to start a disk-defragmentation process. • On Windows 8.1: 1. Close any open programs and windows. 2. Open File Explorer. 3. Right-click your C drive entry and then c...

When using a sort feature, dates cannot be sorted in the correct order Solution: Some application programs developed before the year 2000 used only the last two digits ofa year to sort dates, assuming the first two digits were 19. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in thecorrect order. Check with ...

Chapter 8. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions. There are a variety of methods to choosefrom when considering how to recover from a software- or hardware-related problem. Some methodsvary depending on the type of operating system that is installed. You...

Creating recovery media Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices. To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the i...

For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help . Creating and using a rescue medium With a rescue medium, such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can recover the computer from failuresthat prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery works...

Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers Your computer enables you to reinstall preinstalled programs and device drivers. Reinstalling preinstalled programs To reinstall programs preinstalled on your Lenovo computer, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to C:\SWTOOLS . 3. Op...

2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started . Using the advanced startup options Advanced startup options enable you to change the startup settings of your Windows operating system,start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system fr...

Chapter 9. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removedfrom the computer and y...

CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until thecomputer is cool. To remove the computer cover, 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 electri...

3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 11. Removing the front bezel 4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, the...

4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. • If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Figure ...

7. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 15. Installing a PCI card 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 125. Insta...

5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memoryslots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 73. 6. Depending on whether you are installing o...

7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 18. Installing a memory module 8. Reinstall the PC...

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. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 71. 3. Remove the fro...

5. Install the optical drive retainer onto the left side of the new optical drive. Figure 21. Installing the optical drive retainer 6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position. Figure 22. Installing the optical drive 7....

• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 125. Installing or replacing a device in the 5.25-inch flex module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read this first: Important safety inform...

5. Slide the new slim optical drive with the plastic clip into the flex module until the slim optical drive snaps into position. Figure 29. Installing the slim optical drive in the flex module 6. Position the flex module cover on the flex module so that the rail guides on the bottom of the flex modu...

2. Lift the clip on the side of the flex module upward and slide the flex module cover to the rear of the flex module to remove the cover. Figure 31. Removing the flex module cover 3. If you are replacing a card reader, do the following: a. Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board. See...

6. Position the flex module cover on the flex module so that the rail guides on the bottom of the flex module cover engage the rails on the flex module. Then, push the cover to the front of the flex module untilit snaps into position. Figure 36. Reinstalling the flex module cover 7. Connect the card...

6. Position the flex module cover on the flex module so that the rail guides on the bottom of the flex module cover engage the rails on the flex module. Then, push the cover to the front of the flex module untilit snaps into position. Figure 40. Reinstalling the flex module cover 7. Connect the eSAT...

3. Install the two screws to secure the slim optical drive retainer to the side of the new slim optical drive. Figure 43. Installing the slim optical drive retainer 4. Install the slim optical drive with the retainer into the 5.25-inch cage assembly. Press the tab at the front of the 5.25-inch cage ...

Installing or replacing the fan of the 5.25-inch cage assembly To install or replace the fan on the 5.25-inch cage assembly, do the following: 1. Slide the 5.25-inch cage assembly out of the front of the computer. See “Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay” on page 78. 2. If you ...

1. Slide the 5.25-inch cage assembly out of the front of the computer. See “Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay” on page 78. 2. Remove the slim optical drive from the 5.25-inch cage assembly. See “Installing or replacing a slim optical drive in the 5.25-inch cage assembly” on p...

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 125. Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before ...

7. Route the cables of the new front audio and USB assembly through the corresponding square hole in the front of the chassis. Then position the new front audio and USB assembly into the chassis and slideit to the left as shown. Install the screw to secure the new front audio and USB assembly in pla...

5. Remove the old battery. Figure 53. Removing the old battery 6. Install a new battery. Figure 54. Installing a new battery 7. Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 98. 8. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing...

Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: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 labelattached. There are no serviceable par...

6. Slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer and then lift it out of the chassis. 7. Ensure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement. 8. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with thos...

Installing or replacing the solid-state drive The solid-state drive is only available on some models. This section provides the following instructions: • “Installing the solid-state drive” on page 100 • “Replacing the solid-state drive” on page 101 Installing the solid-state drive Attention: Do not ...

3. Remove the 3.5–inch hard disk drive bracket for the chassis. 4. To install the storage converter together with the solid-state drive into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage c...

• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 125. Installing or replacing the mSATA solid-state drive The mSATA solid-state drive is only available on some models. This section provides the followinginstructions: • “Installing the mSATA solid-state ...

3. Slide the storage converter into the mSATA solid-state drive bay until it snaps into position. Then install the screw to secure the storage converter to the chassis. Figure 65. Installing the storage converter with mSATA solid-state drive into the chassis 4. Connect the signal cable and the power...

10. Install the two screws to secure the mSATA solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 70. Installing the screws to secure the mSATA solid-state drive 11. Slide the storage converter with the new mSATA solid-state drive into the mSATA solid-state drive bay until it snaps into position. Th...

5. Pull the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. Figure 72. Removing the primary hard disk drive 6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and...

8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position. Figure 74. Installing the primary hard disk drive 9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...

6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit b...

a. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the five screws to secure the solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 79. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter b. Install the solid-state drive with the storage converter into the 5.25-inch o...

6. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the optical drive bracket. Figure 81. Installing the optical drive retainer 7. Slide the optical drive bracket into the secondary optical-drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive bracket snaps into position. Figure 82. Inst...

Replacing the front fan assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read this first: Important safety information” on page v. Note: The front fan assembly is only available on some models. To replace the front fan assembly, do the followi...

8. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board. 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 125. Replacing the rear fa...

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 87. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropria...

3. If your computer comes with a Wi-Fi card module that supports the Bluetooth function, disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 88. Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Note: The Bluetooth cable connects the Bluetooth connector on the Wi-Fi adapter card to the front USB conn...

5. Grasp the Wi-Fi adapter card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Figure 90. Removing the Wi-Fi adapter card Note: The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. Remov...

2. Remove the two screws that secure the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 92. Removing the screws that secure the Wi-Fi card module 3. Pull the Wi-Fi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 93. Removing the Wi-Fi card module In...

2. Connect the front antenna cable and rear antenna cable to the Wi-Fi card module. Figure 95. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna cables 3. Install the Wi-Fi adapter card into the PCI Express x1 slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 6. 4. If the installed Wi-Fi card mo...

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. Install the rear Wi-Fi antenna to the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector attached on the r...

Installing or removing the front Wi-Fi antenna Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read this first: Important safety information” on page v. Installing the front Wi-Fi antenna To install the front Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1. Remove...

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 125. Removing the front Wi-Fi antenna To remove the front Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1. Remove all media fro...

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 125. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to ...

7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 3. 8. To update your configuration, refer to “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 37. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CR...

Chapter 10. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufacturedby Lenovo. Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating to your computing needs. Lenovo...

• Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. • Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region. • Find a Service Provider located near you. Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo...

• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts• Identification of software problem sources• Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers• Installation and maintenance of network opera...

System memory speed The Intel Xeon ® microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation ® computer feature an integrated memory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Becauseof this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number ...

Appendix A. Regulatory information Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an ExportClassification Control Number (ECCN) of 4A994.b. It can be re-exported except to any of the embargoedcountries in the EAR E1 country l...

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated currentless than or equal to 20 A per phase Japan notice for ac power cord The ac power cord shipped with your product can be used only for this specific product. Do not use th...

Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipmentwhen it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners inrecycling their IT products. For information o...

Disposing of Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or otherenvironmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuitboard or drive, use the methods described above for collec...

Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products andpractices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers product...

Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: LenovoRescue and RecoveryThe Lenovo logoThe ThinkStation logoThinkStationThinkVantage Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel and Xeon are t...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 66 Administrator, password 38 Advance configuration 37 audio features 9 audio line-in connector 4 audio line-out connector 4 B backup and recovery operations 64 basic troubleshooting 51 battery, replacing 95 boot-block recovery 44 C cable lock, security 32...