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    Us er Gu i d e Ty p e s 93 00 , 93 0 1 , 9 6 36 , 9 6 38, 96 4 0 Ty p e s 96 4 1 , 9 6 42, 9 6 43 , 9 6 44 , 96 4 5[...]

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    Us er Gu i d e Ty p e s 93 00 , 93 0 1 , 9 6 36, 9 6 38, 96 40 Ty p e s 96 4 1 , 9 6 42, 9 6 43 , 9 6 44 , 96 4 5[...]

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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 73. Fourth Edition (April 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS ?[...]

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    Contents Important safety information . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . .v i Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . .v i Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . viii V oltage-selection switch . . . . . . . . . viii Extens[...]

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    PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 PC-Doctor for W indows PE . . . . . . . .5 7 Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 Optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 Non-optical mouse . . . . . . . . . . .5 8 Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1 Information resour ces . . . . . . . . . . .6 1 Online [...]

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    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[...]

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    In the unlikely event that you notice any of the following conditions, or if you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See Chapter 8, “Getting information, help, and service,” on p[...]

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    Danger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover . Static electricity prevention Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. Impro[...]

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    Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the pr oduct manufacturer . The power cords shall be safety appr oved. For Germany , it shall be H05VV -F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wrap a power cord ar ound a power adapter or other ob[...]

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    If you are not sur e of the voltage provided at your electrical outlet, contact your local electric company or refer to of ficial We b sites or other literature for travelers to the country or region wher e you are located. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power[...]

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    provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with appr oved parts. Never attempt to open or service any battery . Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water[...]

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    v Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. Mor e frequent cleanings might be requir ed for computers in dusty or high-traffic ar eas. v Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings. v Do not store or operate your computer inside furnitur e, as this might increase the risk of overheating. v Airflow temperatures into the compute[...]

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    v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. T[...]

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    v A void using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a r emote risk of electric shock from lightning. v Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models are equipped fr om the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD driv[...]

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    Data safety Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that wer e not created by you; otherwise, your computer softwar e might fail to work. Be aware that accessing network r esources can leave your computer vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, spywar e, and other malicious activities that might damage your computer [...]

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    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 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 also can affect the way you arrange your workspace. Comfor[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    If your computer does not have a voltage selection switch, it is designed to operate only at the voltage provided in the country or r egion where it was originally purchased. Continue with step 2. 2. Y our keyboard cable might have a standar d keyboard connector 1 or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2 . Connect the keyboard cable [...]

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    v If you have a digital video interface (DVI) monitor , connect the cable to the connector as shown. Note: Y our computer must have an adapter installed that supports the DVI monitor . 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 show[...]

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    6. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions. For more information about speakers, see steps 7 and 8. 1 Audio line-in This connector receives audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. 2 Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices, such[...]

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    b. Connect the speakers to the computer . 9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Y our computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1 3 9 4 1394 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[...]

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    Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for more information about connectors. See “Access Help” on page 62 for instructions on how to open the online help system. T urning on power T urn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on the computer . When the power-on self-test (POST) is finished, the logo window clo[...]

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    v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number . If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For further information, see the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer . Updating your operating system Microsoft makes updates available for various operating syste[...]

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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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 (some models) v Automatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support Security features v User and administrator passwords for B[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Supported operating positions To provide pr oper 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 9 Parallel connector 2 Cable lock latch 10 Serial connector 3 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 11 Mouse connector 4 PCI adapter connector 12?[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Accessing system board components and drives Yo u might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward 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 board components and the drives: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening the cover” on page 20. 2.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional hard 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 outw[...]

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    Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard 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.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 prevent har [...]

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    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[...]

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    Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page xii 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 “Ac[...]

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    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 of f 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 CMO[...]

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    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[...]

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    Chapter 4. Recovering software There ar e a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to r ecover software in the event of a softwar e or hardwar e-related pr oblem. Some methods vary depending on the type of operating system you have. This chapter will help you become familiar with recovery solutions pr ovided by Lenovo. This chapter [...]

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    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 are 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 prompt[...]

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    v On a protected ar ea of your hard disk 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 recor dable CDs or DVDs (a recor dable 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 estor[...]

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    multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have the option to r estore the factory 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. Atte[...]

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    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 r escue media you want to create. Yo u can create rescue media using a CD, USB har d drive, or a second internal hard disk drive. 3[...]

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    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 repair 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 logo[...]

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    Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery pr ogram from a CD, DVD, USB har d 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 off, repeatedly pr ess and release the F1 ke[...]

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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 [...]

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    v Have at least eight characters in length 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 har d disk drive passwords ar e not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v N[...]

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    1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 45). 2. From the Setup Utility pr ogram menu, select Security . 3. Select Security Profile by Device . 4. Select the desired devices and settings and pr ess Enter . 5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings or Save and [...]

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    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[...]

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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[...]

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    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 br owser , type http://www .lenovo.com/support in the [...]

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    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 61 for additional troubleshooting r esources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to [...]

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    Symptom Action The keyboard does not work. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. V erify that: v The computer is turned on. v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast contr ols are set correctly . v The keyboar d is securely connected to the keyboard connector on the computer . v No keys ar e stuck. If you cannot correct th[...]

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    v PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for W indows PE, depending upon your machine type and model (used when your W indows operating system will not start) Notes: 1. Yo u can download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for W indows or PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic programs fr om http://www .lenovo.com/ support/. T ype your machine type into the Use Quic[...]

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    Creating diagnostic diskettes To create diagnostic diskettes, download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program fr om http://www .lenovo.com/support/ onto two blank, formatted diskettes. If you do not have Internet access, create the diagnostic diskettes using the following procedur e: Note: Yo u will need a diskette drive on your computer or a USB[...]

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    1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer . 2. Repeatedly press and r elease the F1 1 key as you turn on the computer . 3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pr essing the F1 1 key . The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery . 4. From the Rescue and R[...]

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    b. If there is some debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away fr om the area. 4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be dif ficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position. 5. Reconnect the mouse cable to the compu[...]

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    7. Look for a build up of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage. This build up usually appears as a stripe running acr oss the middle of the rollers. 8. If the rollers ar e dirty , clean them by using a cotton swab soaked in isopr opyl (rubbing) alcohol. T urn the rollers with your finger and continue swabbing them until all the [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 program, open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , select ThinkV antage , and click Productivity Center . Ac[...]

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    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?[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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. [...]

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    +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[...]

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    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 71[...]

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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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Index A Access Help 62 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[...]

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    N non-optical mouse 58 O Online Books folder 61 opening the cover 20 operating system installing 9 updating 9 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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    Part Number: 42Y4610 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42Y4610[...]