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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the Safety and Warranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 65. Second Edition (October 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005, 2007. All rights reserved. LENOVO [...]

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace . .3 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . . . .4 Chapter 3. Setting up your computer [...]

Basic AT commands . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 Extended AT commands . . . . . . . . . .5 9 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 commands . . . . . .6 0 Fax Class 1 commands . . . . . . . . . .6 1 Fax Class 2 commands . . . . . . . . . .6 1 V oice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2 Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . .6 5 T elevision output notice . . . . . . . [...]

Introduction This User Guide contains the following information: v Chapter 1, “Important safety information,” on page 1 provides information about where to find safety information for this pr oduct. v Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” on page 3 provides information about setting up your computer for comfort and the impact of light sour[...]

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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk [...]

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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace To get the most from 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 can also affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfor[...]

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 3. Setting up your computer Read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide befor e you set up your computer . Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. Set up your computer in the best possible work area that suits your needs and habits. For more information, see C[...]

Note: Some models will have keyboar ds with a fingerprint reader . After you setup and turn on your computer , refer to the Access Help online help system for information about your fingerprint reader . See “Access Help” on page 54 for instructions on how to open the online help system. 3. Connect the USB mouse cable to the USB connector . 4. C[...]

5. If you have a modem, connect the modem using the following information. L IN E PHONE P H O N E LINE PHONE LINE PHONE LINE 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, attach on[...]

7. If you have powered speakers with an ac adapter: 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. If you have unpowered speakers w[...]

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 programs 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 p[...]

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 are usually provided with the device drivers. Updating your antivirus software Y our com[...]

Features for machine types: 6008, 6068, 6074, 6079, 6082, 9012, 9018, 9087, 9096, 9163, 9172, 9193 This section provides an overview of the computer featur es and preinstalled software. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility . See Chapter 5, “Using th[...]

v W ake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) har dware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Ex[...]

Expansion v Three drive bays v Tw o 32-bit PCI adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector Power v 280 W att power supply with autosensing voltage switching 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 Su[...]

Features for machine types: 6010, 6069, 6075, 6081, 6086, 9013, 9019, 9088, 9160, 9164, 9174, 9194, 9304, 9323, 9326 This section provides an overview of the computer featur es and preinstalled software. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility . See Chap[...]

v W ake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) har dware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Ex[...]

Expansion v Five drive bays v Tw o 32-bit PCI adapter connector v One PCI Express x1 adapter connector Power v 280 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[...]

Features for machine types: 6019, 6064, 6066, 6067, 6072, 6073, 6077, 6078, 6087, 6088, 9181, 9196, 9325, 9330 This section provides an overview of the computer featur es and preinstalled software. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility . See Chapter 5,[...]

v W ake on Ring (in the Setup Utility program, this feature is called Serial Port Ring Detect for an external modem) v Remote Administration v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) har dware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Ex[...]

Expansion v Three drive bays v One 32-bit PCI adapter connector Power v 280 W att power supply with autosensing voltage switching 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 Support for the addition of an integrated [...]

Features for machine types: 6062, 6065, 6071, 6076, 6089, 901 1, 9014, 9071, 9089, 9162, 9182, 9303 This section provides an overview of the computer featur es and preinstalled software. System information The following information covers a variety of models. For information for your specific model, use the Setup Utility . See Chapter 5, “Using t[...]

v Automatic power-on startup v System Management (SM) BIOS and SM software v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) har dware test results Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP) v 9-pin serial connector v Eight USB connectors (two on front panel and six on rear panel) v Ethernet connector v [...]

Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility 4 (varies by model) Linux ® 4. The operating systems listed here ar e being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet.[...]

Specifications for machine types: 6008, 6068, 6074, 6079, 6082, 9012, 9018, 9087, 9096, 9163, 9172, 9193 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Note: The operating systems listed her e are being certified or tested at the time this publication is going to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo [...]

Specifications for machine types: 6010, 6069, 6075, 6081, 6086, 9013, 9019, 9088, 9160, 9164, 9174, 9194, 9304, 9323, 9326 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Note: The operating systems listed her e are being certified or tested at the time this publication is going to press. Additional operating systems might be ide[...]

Specifications for machine types: 6019, 6064, 6066, 6067, 6072, 6073, 6077, 6078, 6087, 6088, 9181, 9196, 9325, 9330 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Note: The operating systems listed her e are being certified or tested at the time this publication is going to press. Additional operating systems might be identifie[...]

Specifications for machine types: 6062, 6065, 6071, 6076, 6089, 901 1, 9014, 9071, 9089, 9162, 9182, 9303 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions W idth: 89 mm (3.5in.) Height: 276 mm (10.9 in.) Depth: 273 mm (10.7 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 6.3 kg (13.4 lbs) Maximum configuration: 6.4 kg (1[...]

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Chapter 4. Software overview The computer is manufactured with a pr eloaded operating system and several preloaded applications. The operating systems available are: v W indows V ista v W indows XP Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the W indows applications included with this product. Software provided by L[...]

access to your computer system. A fingerprint reader keyboar d is only available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option. PC Doctor for WINPE, PC Doctor for Windows This diagnostic program is pr einstalled from the factory on your hard disk. PC-Doctor for W indows works through the W indows operating system [...]

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regardless of which operating system you ar e using. However , the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Uti[...]

v Contain at least one alphabetic character , one numeric character , and one symbol v Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ' [] v Yo u can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwor ds are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be si[...]

3. Select Security Profile by Device . 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter . 5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings or Save and exit the Setup Utility . Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit the Setup Utility without saving . Selecting a startup device If your c[...]

Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This featur e works only with HyperThreading-awar e operating systems, such as Microsoft W indows XP . The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. However , if you select Set Defaults and are using an operating system oth[...]

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 built into your computer . They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the Setup Uti[...]

7. T ype in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter . 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Due to the constant impr ovements made to the We b site, We b page content (including the links refer enced in the following procedure) [...]

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 9, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 53 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to [...]

Symptom Action The USB Keyboard does not work. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the fr ont or rear of the computer . v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your compute[...]

created by both diagnostic pr ograms. Yo u will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support repr esentative. (The log file created by PC-Doctor for W indows is automatically saved in C:PCDRDET AILED.TXT .) PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for W indows is a diagnostic program that works thr ough the W indows operating system. Th[...]

3. Repeatedly press and release the F1 1 key as you turn on the computer . 4. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F1 1 key . The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Note: For some models, pr ess the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery . 5. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Create diagnostic disks . 6. Follow t[...]

6. When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically . Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Pr ess the F1 key for additional help. PC-Doctor for Windows PE Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for W indows PE on your Lenovo computer . The PC-Doctor for W indows PE dia[...]

Non-optical mouse The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer . If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean the non-optical mouse: Note: The following illustration might be slightly dif ferent from your mouse. 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers[...]

11 . Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer . 12. T urn your computer back on. Chapter 7. T roubleshooting and diagnostics 43[...]

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Chapter 8. Recovering software This chapter will help you become familiar with recovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. This chapter explains how and when to use the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and recovery operations v Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace v Creating and using rescue[...]

v W indows V ista: Use Product Recovery discs to r estore your computer to the original factory contents only . When using Product Recovery discs on W indows XP , you ar e given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of r ecovery operations. When using Product Recovery discs on W indows V ista, you are promp[...]

v On a second hard disk installed in your computer v On an externally attached USB hard disk v On a network drive v On recordable CDs or DVDs (a r ecordable CD or DVD drive is requir ed for this option) After you have backed up your hard disk, you can r estore the complete contents of the hard disk, r estore selected files only , or r estore only t[...]

contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the W indows operating system, you can restor e the factory contents even if you cannot start the W indows operating system. Attention: If you r estore the hard disk fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or restor e[...]

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

2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. T urn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the r epair operation finishes without error , you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pr essing the F1 1 key while you restart your computer . When you hear beeps or see a log[...]

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility . To view or change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. W ith the computer turned off, r epeatedly press and r elease th[...]

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Chapter 9. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance for products manufactur ed by Lenovo. Information resources This section describes how to access useful resour ces relating to your computing needs. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to he[...]

v Service and support Note: ThinkV antage T echnologies ar e only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkV antage Productivity Center pr ogram, open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center . Access Help The Access Help online help system provides informat[...]

Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 37. For information on additional resour ces to help you troubleshoot your computer pr oblem, see “Information resources” on page 53. If you suspect a software pr oblem, see the document[...]

v Serial numbers of your hardware pr oducts v Description of the problem v Exact wording of any error messages v Hardware and softwar e configuration information Using other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country wher e your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for Interna[...]

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 running communication software or an[...]

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 63[...]

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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, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that [...]

vary significantly . Some measur ements 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 54 administration, password 32 advanced settings 34 antivirus software, updating 11 arranging workspace 3 AT commands basic 57 extended 59 audio subsystem 12, 15, 18, 21 B backup and recovery operations 46 basic trouble shooting 37 BIOS, updating (flashing) 35, 36 books folder , online 53 C cable lengths 4 changing password 32 s[...]

internal drives 12, 15, 18, 21 introduction v L Lenovo web site 54 lighting, glare 3 M manual modem commands 57 media, creating and using r escue 48 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44, commands 60 modem commands basic AT 57 Extended AT 59 fax class 1 61 fax class 2 61 manual 57 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44 60 V oice 62 mouse cleaning 41 non-optical 42 optical mo[...]

U updating (flashing) BIOS 35 antivirus software 11 operating system 10 system programs 35 updating (flashing) BIOS 36 user , password 32 using diagnostic programs 55 documentation 55 other services 56 passwords 31 recovery r epair diskette, creating and using 49 rescue media, cr eating and 48 Setup Utility 31 utility program, starting 31 V video s[...]

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Part Number: 43C6566 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C6566[...]