Page 5 - Contents; iii
Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Single-touch and multi-touch feature . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software prov...
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Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 66 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting anddiagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . 69 Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Lenovo Solution Center . . . . . . . . . 70 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Important safety information; ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide; that you received with this product for; If you no longer have a copy of the
Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for thisproduct. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this s...
Page 9 - Chapter 1. Product overview; Features; System information
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...
Page 12 - Specifications
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...
Page 13 - Software overview; Software provided by Lenovo; Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools; The Lenovo ThinkVantage; ThinkVantage Productivity Center; the Windows Vista operating system from Lenovo.; Lenovo Welcome
Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to 3 048 m) Non-operating: -50 to 35 000 ft (-15.2 to 10 668 m) Electrical input • Input voltage: – Low range: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 H...
Page 14 - ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery; The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery; Power Manager; Lenovo Solution Center
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery ® program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover fromsystem crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating sy...
Page 15 - Antivirus software; Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts
Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovoprovides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days,you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software...
Page 16 - Using your computer in monitor mode; on the front of your computer to switch your
3 Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 10 Brightness control /Right 4 Power switch 11 Image setup control /Left 5 Power indicator 12 Monitor mode control /Exit 6 Hard disk drive activity indictor 13 Microphone mute/on control 7 Bluetooth activity indicator Using your computer in monitor mode Your comp...
Page 17 - Rear view
Rear view Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of yourcomputer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where toconnect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. Rear connector locations 1 Card reader ...
Page 18 - Component locations
Connector Description PS/2 mouse connector(optional) Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouseconnector. Serial port (optional) Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pinserial port. USB connector Used to attach a ...
Page 19 - see “Removing or reinstalling the lift stand” on page 15.
1 Frame stand 15 Internal speaker 2 Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) frame cover 16 Frame foot 3 Fan duct 17 Hard disk drive 4 Heat sink 18 Right I/O assembly 5 Memory modules (2) 19 Card reader* 6 WI-FI card* 20 Optical drive bay 7 Microprocessor fan 21 Inverter 8 Battery 22 Computer ...
Page 20 - System board part and connector locations
System board part and connector locations Figure 4 “System board part and connector locations” on page 12 shows the locations of the parts andconnectors on the system board. Figure 4. System board part and connector locations 1 Microprocessor 15 Rear I/O assembly connector 2 Multi-touch board cable ...
Page 21 - Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware; Installing or replacing hardware
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 13 • “Obtaining device drivers” on page 51 • “Basic security features” on p...
Page 22 - Removing the computer cover; To remove the computer cover, do the following:; Removing or reinstalling the frame stand; To remove or reinstall the frame stand, do the following:
Removing the computer cover 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: ...
Page 23 - will need them when installing the frame stand.; Lift the frame stand off the computer and put it in a safe place.; Removing or reinstalling the lift stand; To remove or reinstall the lift stand, do the following:
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the frame stand. Keep the four screws, and put them aside. You will need th...
Page 25 - Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly cover; To remove or reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover, do the following:
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...
Page 26 - Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame cover; To remove or reinstall the VESA frame cover, do the following:
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 4. Locate the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Component locations” on page 10. 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...
Page 27 - the computer, and then lift it up to remove it from the VESA frame.; Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame; To remove or reinstall the VESA frame, do the following:
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 ...
Page 28 - locations” on page 12.; Installing or replacing a memory module
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...
Page 29 - Insert the notched end
To install or replace a memory 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 clot...
Page 30 - Replacing the battery; This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery.
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:/...
Page 31 - might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.; Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
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 50. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed. This is n...
Page 32 - remove it from the hard disk drive bay.; pin
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...
Page 33 - Align the four pins; disk drive bracket downward until it is secured by the two tabs
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...
Page 34 - Replacing the optical drive
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: ...
Page 35 - Replacing the heat sink; To replace the heat sink, do the following:
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 ...
Page 38 - Replacing the microprocessor; To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
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:...
Page 39 - kept as clean as possible.
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 ...
Page 40 - Replacing the WI-FI card
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...
Page 41 - Replacing the Bluetooth module
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 4. Locate the WI-FI card on the syste...
Page 42 - module downward until it is secured into place.; Replacing the multi-touch board
This section provides instructions on how to replace the Bluetooth module. Note: The Bluetooth module is available only in some models. 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 powe...
Page 44 - Replacing the ambient light sensor
Replacing the ambient light sensor 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 , ...
Page 45 - Replacing the ExpressCard; The ExpressCard is available only in some models.
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 50. Replacing the ExpressCard Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and unders...
Page 46 - Replacing the internal speakers; To replace the internal speakers, do the following:
6. Connect the new ExpressCard to the ExpressCard connector on the system board. Align the screw holes in the new ExpressCard with the corresponding holes in the system board and then install the fourscrews to secure the new ExpressCard. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go ...
Page 47 - Replacing the integrated camera with microphone
7. Remove the two screws 1 that secure each internal speaker to the front bezel, and then remove the internal speakers from the computer. Figure 31. Removing the internal speakers 8. Route the new internal speaker cables and then position the new internal speakers on the front bezel so that the two ...
Page 48 - Remove the two screws; Replacing the microprocessor fan assembly
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...
Page 50 - Replacing the card reader; The card reader is available only in some models.; to secure the card reader.
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 50. Replacing the card reader Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and unders...
Page 51 - Replacing the rear I/O assembly
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 50. Replacing the rear I/O assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and ...
Page 52 - Remove the four screws; Replacing the right I/O assembly
6. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the rear I/O assembly and then remove the rear I/O assembly from the computer. Figure 35. Removing the rear I/O assembly 7. To install the new rear I/O assembly into the computer, connect the new rear I/O assembly to the rear I/O assembly connector on the syst...
Page 53 - Remove the three screws; Replacing the power supply
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...
Page 55 - Replacing the keyboard; Replacing the PS/2 or USB keyboard
8. Remove the two screws 4 (as shown in Removing the power supplyFigure 37 on page 46) that secure the power cord connector and then remove the power cord connector from the power cord connectorbracket. 9. Install the two screws to secure the new power cord connector to the power cord connector brac...
Page 56 - Replacing the wireless keyboard; To replace the wireless keyboard, do the following:
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard from the computer. 5. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. 6. Reconnect all power cords to electrical outlets. Replacing the wireless keyboard To replace the wireless keyboard, do the following: 1. Take away your failing wireless key...
Page 57 - Replacing the mouse; Replacing the PS/2 or USB mouse; Replacing the wireless mouse
Replacing the mouse 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://w...
Page 58 - Switch off the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse.; Completing the parts replacement
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...
Page 59 - of the computer until the cover is secured into place.; and “Rear view” on page 9.; Obtaining device drivers
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...
Page 60 - Kensington; Password protection; To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
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” ...
Page 61 - holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.
5. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 50. 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....
Page 63 - Chapter 3. Recovery information; Creating and using recovery media
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 55 • “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 56 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery wo...
Page 64 - Performing backup and recovery operations
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...
Page 65 - Performing a recovery operation; In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the; Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
• 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...
Page 66 - Microsoft Office; Creating and using a rescue medium
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...
Page 67 - Using a rescue medium; The rescue medium starts.; Installing or reinstalling device drivers
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...
Page 68 - Use Windows Explorer or; My Computer; to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.; Solving recovery problems
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...
Page 69 - Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program; Starting the Setup Utility program; Set Administrator Password
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. ...
Page 71 - Enabling or disabling a device; Selecting a startup device
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...
Page 72 - Exiting the Setup Utility program
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 61. 2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence . Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the f...
Page 73 - Chapter 5. Updating system programs; Using system programs; Startup Device
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 65 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 65 • “U...
Page 77 - Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs; Basic troubleshooting
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 73 for additional troubleshooting res...
Page 78 - Diagnostic programs; See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 71 for detailed information.
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...
Page 79 - Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox; . Follow the instructions; PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery; From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select
To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics . Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information, refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. Note: If you are u...
Page 80 - Cleaning an optical mouse
Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc. To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any CD/DVD bur...
Page 82 - Lenovo Web site
The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program contains information sources and tools designed to makecomputing easy and secure. It provides easy access to various technologies, such as: • Power Manager • Product Recovery • Rescue and Recovery • System Update To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Ce...
Page 83 - Problem determination
• Find a Service Provider located near you. Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at:http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solut...
Page 84 - Support phone list; or refer to the; Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
• Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)• Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided wi...
Page 87 - Recycling information for Brazil; Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the propertyof the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization ofResources. Computers and monitors are...
Page 88 - This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).; Trademarks
especializadas no manuseio de resíduos industriais, devidamente certificadas pelos orgãos ambientais, deacordo com a legislação local. A Lenovo possui um canal específico para auxiliá-lo no descarte desses produtos. Caso você possuaum produto Lenovo em situação de descarte, ligue para o nosso SAC ou...
Page 92 - India RoHS
India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 84 ThinkCentre User Guide
Page 93 - Index
Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 58 Access Help 74 Administrator password 62 ambient light sensor, replacing 36 antivirus software 7 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 56 basic troubleshooting 69 battery, replacing 22 Bluetooth module, replacing 33 boot-block recovery 66 C...