Lenovo 8796 manual

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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the “Important safety information” on page v and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 71. First Edition (June 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRI[...]

Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . [...]

Information resour ces . . . . . . . . . . .5 9 Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . .5 9 ThinkV antage Pr oductivity Center . . . . . .5 9 Access Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 0 W arranty and safety . . . . . . . . . .6 0 www .lenovo.com . . . . . . . . . . .6 0 Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . .6 0 Using the documentation and diagnostic [...]

Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agr eement or the Lenovo ™ Statement of L[...]

speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See “Information resources” on page 59 for more information. v Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, or power supplies that are cracked, br oken or damaged. v Signs of overheating, smoke, sparks or fir e. v Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, c[...]

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 the pr oduct manufacturer . The power cords shall[...]

Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician f[...]

shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechar geable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or stor e these batteries in a discharged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to th[...]

v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging 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[...]

Dispose of the battery as requir ed by local ordinances or r egulations. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AW G or larger telecommunication line cord. To r educe the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions, such as: v Never install te[...]

Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service[...]

Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sources, air circulation, and electrical outlets. v Chapter 2, “Setting up your computer,” on page 3 provides information about setting up[...]

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Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace To get the most fr om your computer , arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Y our comfort is of foremost importance, but light sour ces, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfo[...]

Where it is impossible to avoid r eflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However , these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glar e. Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glar e. Remember to[...]

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer Before you begin, make sur e you set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and the kind of work you do. For mor e information, refer to Chapter 1, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 1. Note: Read “Important safety information” on page v before you set up your computer . Th[...]

system for information about your fingerprint reader . See “Access Help” on page 60 for instructions on how to open the online help system. 3. Connect the USB mouse cable to a USB connector . 4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer . v If you have a V ideo Graphics Array (VGA) Standar d monitor , connect the cable [...]

5. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. L IN E P H O N E P H O N E LINE PHONE LINE P H O N E L IN E 1 This illustration shows the two connections on the back of the computer that are needed to set up your modem. 2 In the United States and other countries or regions that use the RJ-1 1 telephone outlet,[...]

7. If you have powered speakers with an ac adapter , use the following instructions. a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary . On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. b. Connect the ac adapter cable to the speaker . c. Connect the speakers to the computer . d. Connect the ac adapter to the ac power source. 8.[...]

1 USB Use this connector to attach a device that requir es a USB connection, such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner , printer , or personal digital assistant (PDA). 2 Serial Use this connector to attach an external modem, serial printer , or other device that uses a 9-pin serial connector . 3 S-video Use this connector to attach a tel[...]

Finishing the software installation Important Read the license agreements car efully before using the pr ograms on this computer . These agreements detail your rights, obligations, and warranties for the software on this computer . By using these programs, you accept the terms of the agreements. If you do not accept the agr eements, do not use the [...]

Installing other operating systems If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions ar e usually provided with the device drivers. Updating your antivirus software Y our co[...]

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Chapter 3. Installing options This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Important Before y[...]

v Intel Celeron ® D processor v Intel Core ™ 2 Duo processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Support for two double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) v Flash memory for system programs (varies by model type) Internal drives v 3.5-inch, half-inch (slim) diskette drive (some models) v Serial Advanced T echno[...]

Expansion v Three drive bays v One 32-bit PCI adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector Power v 225 W att power supply with manual voltage selection switch v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator passwords for BIOS access v S[...]

A vailable 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 printers, joysticks, and scanners – Security[...]

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions W idth: 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height: 85 mm (3.35 in.) Depth: 358 mm (14.1 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 7.3 kg (16 lbs) Maximum configuration: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4 m): 10° to 35°C (50[...]

Supported operating positions To pr ovide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the positions as illustrated below . T ools required To install some options in your computer , you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver . Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the instructions t[...]

v When possible, remove the option and install it dir ectly in the computer without setting the option down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the option came in on a smooth, level surface and place the option on it. v Do not place the option on the computer cover or other metal surface. Installing external options[...]

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of connectors on the rear of your computer . 1 Power cord connector 8 Serial connector 2 Cable lock latch 9 VGA monitor connector 3 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 10 Parallel connector 4 PCI adapter connector ?[...]

Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requir es a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB scanner or USB printer . If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet c[...]

Opening the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 16 before opening the computer cover . To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power c[...]

Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Diskette drive lock 7 Internal speaker 2 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 8 Hard disk drive 3 Memory modules (2) 9 Optical drive 4 Battery 10 Optical drive lock 5 PCI riser assembly 11[...]

Accessing system board components and drives Yo u might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upwar d and remove the PCI riser and adapters to access system board components such as memory , the battery , and to access the drives. To access system boar d components and the drives: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 20. [...]

Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard ) is the main cir cuit board in your computer . It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later . The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system boa[...]

Installing memory Y our computer has two connectors for installing double date rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory . When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin, double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM). v Use 256 M[...]

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 35. Installing PCI adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing PCI adapters. Y our computer has a riser card with one PCI adapter [...]

5. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector in the PCI riser . Note: The top connector is for the PCI adapter and the bottom connector is for the PCI Express x1 adapter . 6. Close the adapter latch to retain the adapters. 7. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly . What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v[...]

Drive specifications Y our computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) v A 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 3 (some models) Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. The following illustration shows the locat[...]

Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional har d disk drive in bay 2, do the following: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 20. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. 3. Remove the front bezel by r eleasing the tab as shown and pivoting the bezel out[...]

Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch har d disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. Yo u can obtain this bracket from a local computer r etailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center . 7. Reinstall the front bezel. 8. Slide the optical drive lock to the unlock position. See “Locating components” on page 21[...]

4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 35. Installing a diskette drive in bay 3 To install a diskette drive in bay 3, do the follow[...]

3. Remove the front bezel by r eleasing the tab as shown and pivoting the bezel outward fr om the bottom. 4. Lower the drive bay assembly . 5. Remove the metal shield from the diskette drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 6. Remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on t[...]

10. Install the new drive from the r ear of the drive bay assembly and slide the diskette drive lock 1 to the locked position. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 35. Security features To help pr event har[...]

Integrated cable lock W ith an integrated cable lock (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock), you can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixtur e. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key . The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cove[...]

Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery . To change the battery: 1. T urn off the computer and disconnect the power cord fr om the electrical outlet and from the computer . 2. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 20. 3. Access the system board. See “Acce[...]

7. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables.” 8. Restart the computer , leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. T urn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The computer will turn off. 9. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on page 34. 10. Move the Clear CMOS[...]

5. Install any locking devices such as a cable lock as necessary . 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer . See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 18. 7. To update the configuration, see Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 45. 36 User Guide[...]

Chapter 4. Recovering software The Rescue and Recovery ™ program is softwar e aimed at helping users restor e their computer data and recover fr om software or har dware-r elated failures. In the event of a computer failure, use the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram to restor e the contents of the primary hard drive to a pr eviously saved state. This [...]

To use Product Recovery discs, do the following: Attention: When you restore the factory contents fr om the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the har d disk will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. During the restor e process, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files curr ently on your hard disk[...]

2. From the Rescue and Recovery main window , click the Restore your system from a backup icon. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For information about performing a restor e operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.” Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery wor[...]

v To rescue files fr om your hard disk or fr om a backup, click Rescue files in the Rescue and Recovery menu; then, follow the instructions on the scr een. v To restor e your hard disk fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restor e your hard drive to the factory contents, click Restore your system in the Rescue and Recovery menu; then, follow th[...]

To create rescue media, do the following: 1. From the W indows desktop, click Start , click All Programs , click ThinkV antage , then click Create Recovery Media . 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of r escue media you want to create. Yo u can cr eate rescue media using a CD, USB har d drive, or an internal hard drive. 3. Click OK . 4. F[...]

and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using r escue media, see “Creating and using r escue media” on page 40. Recovering or installing device drivers Before you can r ecover or install device drivers, your operating system must be installed on your computer . Make sure that you have the documentation and software media for [...]

7. Use the down-arrow key to select Save and exit the Setup Utility , then pr ess Enter . 8. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter . 9. The computer restarts. Note: If you are using an external device, you first must turn of f your computer before connecting the external device. For more information on Setup Utility , see Chapter [...]

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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is stor ed in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) of your computer . The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regardless of which operating system you are using. However , the operating-system settings [...]

v Setup Utility program and har d disk drive passwords ar e not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your pr evious password User Password When a User Password is set, the user is pr ompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The compu[...]

Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configur ed startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 45). 2. Select Startup[...]

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Chapter 6. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failur e. Using system programs System programs ar e the basic layer of software that is built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the S[...]

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following procedur e) is subject to change. 1. From your browser , type http://www .lenovo.com/support in the a[...]

15. Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that wer e disconnected. 16. T urn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 6. Updating system programs 51[...]

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Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic pr ograms. If your computer problem is not described her e, see Chapter 8, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 59 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to [...]

Symptom Action The Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboar d is securely connected to a USB connector on the front or r ear of the computer . v No keys ar e stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the warranty and safety information that is pro[...]

PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for W indows is a diagnostic program that works through the W indows operating system. The PC-Doctor for W indows diagnostic program enables you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center , update system drivers, and review system information. To open PC-Doctor for [...]

6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the scr een. 8. When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit . 9. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instruct[...]

Optical mouse An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer . If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. Use the following procedur e to clean the optical mouse: 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the c[...]

To clean a mouse with a ball, follow the instructions below: 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer . 3. T urn the mouse upside down. T wist the retainer ring 1 to the unlocked position to remove the ball. 4. Place your hand over the retainer ring and ball 2 , and then turn the mouse right-side up, [...]

Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about products manufactur ed by Lenovo, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. Information resources This section provides information on how to access useful r esources r elating t[...]

v Client Security Solutions v Factory Recovery v System Updates v Service and support Note: ThinkV antage T echnologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkV antage Productivity Center pr ogram, click Start , select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center . Access Help The Access Help online[...]

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance. If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 53. For information on additional resour ces to help you troubleshoot your computer pr oblem, see “Information resour ces?[...]

Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not pr ovided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing repr esentative. If possible, be at your computer when you call and have the following information available: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardwar e products v Des[...]

Appendix A. 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. Y our modem is automatically in Command Mode until you dial a number and establish a connection. Commands can be sent to your modem from a PC r unning communication software or a[...]

Command Function H1 Force modem of f-hook (make busy) Note: H1 command is not supported for Italy I_ I0 Display product-identification code I1 Factory ROM checksum test I2 Internal memory test I3 Firmware ID I4 Reserved ID L_ L0 Low speaker volume L1 Low speaker volume L2 Medium speaker volume L3 High speaker volume M_ M0 Internal speaker off M1 In[...]

Extended AT commands Command Function &C_ &C0 Force Carrier Detect Signal High (ON) &C1 T urn on CD when remote carrier is present &D_ &D0 Modem ignores the DTR signal &D1 Modem returns to Command Mode after DTR toggle &D2 Modem hangs up, returns to the Command Mode after DTR toggle &D3 Resets modem after DTR toggle [...]

Command Function &V1 Display Last Connection Statistics &W_ &W0 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 0 &W1 Stores the active pr ofile as Profile 1 %E_ %E0 Disable auto-retrain %E1 Enable auto-retrain +MS? Displays the current Select Modulation settings +MS=? Displays a list of supported Select Modulation options +MS=a,b,c,e,f Selec[...]

Fax Class 1 commands +F AE=n Data/Fax Auto Answer +FCLASS=n Service Class +FRH=n Receive data with HDLC framing +FRM=n Receive data +FRS=n Receive silence +FTH=n T ransmit data with HDLC framing +FTM=n T ransmit data +FTS=n Stop transmission and wait Fax Class 2 commands +FCLASS=n Services class. +F AA=n Adaptive answer . +F AXERR Fax error value. [...]

+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling. +FTSI: Report the transmit station ID. V oice commands #BDR Select Baud Rate #CID Enable Caller ID detection and reporting format #CLS Select Data, Fax or V oice/Audio #MDL? Identify M[...]

Attention Switzerland User: If your Swisscom phone line does not have T axsignal switched OFF , modem function may be impaired. The impairment may be r esolved by a filter with the following specifications: T elekom PTT SCR-BE T aximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art. 444.1 12.7 Bakom 93.0291.Z.N Appendix A. Manual modem commands 69[...]

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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

Index A Access Help 60 adapter connectors 25 installing 25 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 antivirus software, updating 9 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 19 audio line out connector 19 audio subsystem 12 B battery , changing 33 BIOS, updating (flashing) 49 Boot-block recovery 50 C cables, connecting 35 changing startup[...]

N non-optical mouse 57 O Online Books folder 59 opening the cover 20 operating system installing 9 updating 8 optical mouse 57 options 14 available 14 external 14 internal 14 P parallel connector 19 password administrator 46 erasing 34 lost or forgotten 34 setting, changing, deleting 46 user 46 passwords considerations 45 PCI adapter 25 physical sp[...]

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