Lenovo 3000 J manual

Quic k Ref erence Lenov o 3000 J Series Inside Important safety information W arranty and other notices Computer setup Software recovery T r oubleshooting and diagnostics Help and Service IBM Lotus software offer[...]

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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to r ead the following: v “Important safety information” on page v v Appendix C, “Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty,” on page 33 v Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 61 Second Edition ( October 2006 ) © Copyright Lenovo 200 5, 2006 . Portions © Copyright Internat[...]

Contents Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Conditions that requir e immediate action . . . . . . . . . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v i Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x i Lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x i Modem safety inf[...]

PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5 Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 About IBM Lotus Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 About IBM Lotus SmartSuite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 International License Agreement . . . [...]

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 r etain all information included with your computer . The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Statement of Limit[...]

Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger . If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary . For a list of Service and[...]

instructions when it is appropriate for customers to r eplace those parts. Yo u must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sur e that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged fr om any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Custome[...]

Protect the cor d and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that ar e cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been str essed by misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cor[...]

Be sure that the power outlet you ar e using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cor ds. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment fr om the electrical outlet. Batteries All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non-r echargeable c[...]

become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features. Yo u should inspect your desktop computer for dust accumulation at least once every three months. Befor e inspecting your computer , turn off the power and unplug the computer ’s power cord from the electrical out[...]

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 cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded elec[...]

Do not: v Thr ow or immerse into water v Heat to mor e than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as r equi r ed by local o r dinances 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 reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, or in[...]

Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive could result in exposure to hazar dous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove th[...]

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Additional help This Quick Reference pr ovides the information for installing your computer and starting the operating system. This publication also includes basic troubleshooting information, softwar e recovery procedures, help and service information, and warranty information. The User Guide for your computer has information about installing opti[...]

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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[...]

angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce over head lighting, if necessary , by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window , use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. Yo u might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes th[...]

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer Note: Y our computer might not have all of the connectors that are described in this chapter . Use the following information when setting up your computer . Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer . If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of[...]

Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapter . 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 mod[...]

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[...]

1 39 4 1394 1 USB Use these connectors to attach a device that requir es a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a 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 thi[...]

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 closes. If your computer has preinstalled softwar e, the software installation program starts. If you experience any problems during startup, see Chapter 5, “T roubleshooting and[...]

v Recor d your computer machine type, model, and serial number . If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. See “Recording your computer information” on page 9. Keep this Quick Reference in a safe place. It is the only publication that has important information about reinstalling factory-installed[...]

Note: If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password. For mor e information on the Setup Utility program, see your User Guide . In some cases the Setup Utility starts automatically when POST detects that hardwar e has been removed from or new hardwar e has been installed in your computer . S[...]

The machine type, model, and serial number are labeled on your computer . Use the following table to recor d this information. Product name ______________________________________________ Machine type and model ______________________________________________ Serial number (S/N) ______________________________________________ Date of purchase _________[...]

Chapter 3. Recovering software The Rescue and Recovery ™ program pr ovides an environment that runs independently of the W indows operating system and is hidden from the W indows operating system. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace is hidden, it is immune from most virus attacks and pr ovides a safe place to perform rescue and r ecovery op[...]

Note: Y our Microsoft W indows license permits you to cr eate only one set of Product Recovery discs, so it is important that you stor e the discs in a safe place after you make them. To create Product Recovery discs, do the following: 1. Fr om the W indows desktop, click Start , click All Programs , click Lenovo Care , click Create Recovery Media [...]

v On an externally attached USB har d disk v On a network drive v On r ecordable CDs or DVDs (a r ecordable CD or DVD drive is required 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 restore only the W indows operating system and applications. To p[...]

backup operation. Yo u also can rescue individual files fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk, a USB device, or a network drive. v Restore your hard disk from Rescue and Recovery backup: Once you perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, you can perform restor e operations from the Rescue and Rec[...]

v For information about other featur es of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help . Post-recovery notes Notes: 1. After r estoring a hard disk to the original factory contents you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Recovering or installing device drivers” on page 17. 2. Some computers come with Micr osoft Offic[...]

Creating and using rescue media Rescue media enables you to start the Rescue and Recovery program fr om CD or DVD. Rescue media is extremely important if you ar e unable to access the Rescue and Recovery program using the Enter or F1 1 key . To create rescue media, do the following: 1. Fr om the W indows desktop, click Start , click All Programs , [...]

1. Shut down the operating system and turn of f the computer . 2. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A. 3. T urn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen. If the repair operation finishes without err or , you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pr essing and releasing the Ente[...]

Panel) to reinstall the device driver . Not all device drivers can be reinstalled using this pr ogram. In the Add New Hardware program, when prompted for the device driver that you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse . Then select the appropriate device-driver (.inf) file from the device subfolder . v In the device subfolder , look for a se[...]

Chapter 4. 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 fr om Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo, pr oduct[...]

information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www .lenovo.com/support and follow the instructions. Calling for service If you have tried to correct the pr oblem yourself and still need help, during the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center . The [...]

In all other countries or regions, contact your r eseller or marketing repr esentative. Other services If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country wher e your Lenovo J series machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International W arranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service through[...]

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Chapter 5. T roubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic tools. If your computer problem is not described her e, use Lenovo Care for more detailed troubleshooting information or see “Additional help” on page xv. Basic troubleshooting Symptom Action The computer does not start when you press th[...]

Symptom Action The keyboard does not work. The computer does not respond to the keyboard. V erify that: v The computer and monitor are turned on and the brightness and contrast controls ar e set correctly . v The keyboard is secur ely connected to the keyboard connector on the computer . v No keys are stuck. If you cannot correct the pr oblem, have[...]

PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics The PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics program runs independently of the operating system. Yo u can use this program to test har dware components of your computer . Yo u can use this program when other methods are not available or have not been successful in isolating a possible hardwar e problem. Yo u can run the diagnosti[...]

Notes: 1. Yo u also can download the latest version of the diagnostic program from http://www .lenovo.com/support/ on the W orld W ide W eb. In the Use Quick Path field, type your machine type to find the downloadable files specific to your computer . 2. Yo u can download a self starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostics[...]

Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer As a qualifying desktop or notepad computer customer , you ar e receiving a single, limited license for the Lotus Notes ® ″ standalone ″ client and a single license for the Lotus ® SmartSuite ® software. These licenses entitle you to install and use this software on your new personal computer using one of[...]

International License Agreement The software licensed to you under this of fer does not include software upgrades or technical support, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the IBM International Program License Agr eement (IPLA) that accompanies the software. Y our use of the Lotus SmartSuite and Lotus Notes programs described in this offe[...]

To inquire about an or der , contact: Smartsuite_ibm@modusmedia.com v In European Countries: – Thr ough the Internet: http://ibm.modusmedia.co.uk – Mail addr ess: IBM - Lotus Notes and SmartSuite Program P .O. Box 31 18 Cumbernauld, Scotland, G68 9JX To inquire about an or der , contact: ibm_smartsuite@modusmedia.com Appendix A. IBM Lotus Softw[...]

v In Asia Pacific Countries: – Thr ough the Internet: http://smartsuite.modusmedia.com – Mail addr ess: IBM - Lotus Notes and SmartSuite Program Modus Media International eFulfillment Solution Center 750 Chai Chee Road #03-10/14, T echnopark at Chai Chee, Singapore 469000 – Fax: +65 6448 5830 To inquire about an or der , contact: Smartsuiteap[...]

Appendix B. Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) Yo u can find instructions for replacing CRUs by machine type in one of the refer ence materials listed in the charts below . Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo 8252, 8253, 8254, 8255, 8256, 8257, 8258, 8259, 8451, 8452, 8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8462 Quick Reference Use[...]

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Appendix C. Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty LSOL W-00 05/2005 Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties pr ovided by Lenovo Group Limited or one of its subs[...]

v any softwar e programs, whether pr e-loaded or shipped with the Machine, or installed subsequently; v failur e resulting fr om misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or impr oper maintenance by you; v failur e caused by a product for which Lenovo is not r esponsible; and v any non-Lenovo pr oducts, including[...]

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and your problem cannot be r esolved over the telephone or electronically , through your application of software updates, or with a CRU, your Service Pr ovider , will either , at its discr etion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is [...]

Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in your Service Provider’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases wher e Lenovo is responsible for the transportation char ges. Neither Lenovo nor your Service Provider ar e responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or persona[...]

THESE W ARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VA R Y FROM S TAT E TO S TAT E OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. Jurisdiction All of our rights, duties, and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in which you acquired the Machine. Part 2 - Country-unique T erms AMERICAS ARGENTINA Jurisdiction[...]

P ARAGUA Y Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of Asuncion. PERU Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settl[...]

ASIA P ACIFIC AUSTRALIA What this W arranty Covers: The following paragraph is added to this section: The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the T rade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. Limitation of Liability[...]

If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator , pr ovided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed. All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents pr esented in such proceedings,[...]

JAP AN Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this section: Any doubts concerning this Statement of Limited W arranty will be initially resolved between us in good faith and in accor dance with the principle of mutual trust. MALA YSIA Limitation of Liability: The word ″ SPECIAL ″ in item 3 of the fifth paragraph is deleted. NEW ZEALA[...]

V acancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the president of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center , Inc.. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective nominating party . Proceedings shall continue from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurr ed. If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator with[...]

Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from a Service Pr ovider , provided the Machine has been announced and made available by Lenovo in the country in which you wish to obtain service.. If you purchase a Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country , you may obtain warranty ser[...]

capital city , of the country of your register ed office and/or commer cial site location only are competent; 4) in France, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape V erde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, G[...]

jointly appoint the chairman. If arbitrators cannot agree on the chairman, then the Central Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki will appoint the chairman. EUROPEAN UNION (EU) THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPL Y TO ALL EU COUNTRIES: The warranty for Machines acquired in EU countries is valid and applicable in all EU countries provided the Machines have been anno[...]

3) LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF THEY ARISE AS AN IMMEDIA TE CONSEQUENCE OF THE EVENT THA T GENERA TED THE DAMAGES; OR 4) LOSS OF BUSINESS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR ANTICIP A TED SA VINGS. FRANCE AND BELGIUM Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. Lenovo’s l[...]

The second paragraph does not apply . What Lenovo W ill Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, Lenovo will reimburse you for the transportation charges for the delivery of the failing Machine to IBM Service. Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section: The limitation[...]

What Lenovo W ill Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to Lenovo or IBM service will be at Lenovo’s expense. Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section: The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement [...]

1. Lenovo will accept unlimited liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Lenovo. 2. Subject always to the Items for Which Lenovo is Not Liable below , Lenovo will accept unlimited liability for physical damage to your tangible property r esulting from the negligence of Lenovo. 3. Except as pr ovided in items 1 and 2 above,[...]

b. any br each of its obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, or any statutory modification or re-enactment of either such Section. 2. Lenovo will accept unlimited liability , subject always to the Items for Which Lenovo is Not Liable below , for physical damage to y[...]

Machine T ype Country or Region of Purchase W arranty Period T ypes of W arranty Service 8252 United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa Parts and Labor - 90 days 5 8253 United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sinagapore, Sri Lanka[...]

Machine T ype Country or Region of Purchase W arranty Period T ypes of W arranty Service 8452 Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Japan Parts and Labor - 1 year 7 8453 United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa Parts and Labor - 90 days 5 8454 United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Ban[...]

Machine T ype Country or Region of Purchase W arranty Period T ypes of W arranty Service 8461 United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sinagapore, Sri Lanka, V ietnam, Brunei, Thailand, PRC (China), China (Hong Kong S.A.R), T aiwan, and Ind[...]

Yo u will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by your Service Provider . A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your Machine to a designated service center . A courier will pick up your Machine and deliver it to the designated service center . Following its repair or exchange, the service center will arran[...]

Country or Region T elephone Number Argentina 0800-666-001 1 (Spanish) Australia 131-426 (English) Austria Up and running support: 01-24592-5901 W arranty service and support: 01-21 1-454-610 (German) Belgium Up and running support: 02-210-9820 (Dutch) Up and running support: 02-210-9800 (French) W arranty service and support: 02-225-361 1 (Dutch, [...]

Country or Region T elephone Number France Up and running support: 0238-557-450 W arranty service and support (har dware): 0810-631-213 W arranty service and support (softwar e): 0810-631-020 (French) Germany Up and running support: 07032-15-49201 W arranty service and support: 01805-25-35-58 (German) Greece +30-210-680-1700 Guatemala 335-8490 (Spa[...]

Country or Region T elephone Number Lithuania +386-61-1796-699 Luxembourg +352-298-977-5063 (Fr ench) Malaysia 1800-88-8558 (English, Bahasa, Melayu) Malta +356-23-4175 Mexico 001-866-434-2080 (Spanish) Middle East +44 (0)1475-555-055 Netherlands +31-20-514-5770 (Dutch) New Zealand 0800-446-149 (English) Nicaragua 255-6658 (Spanish) Norway Up and r[...]

Country or Region T elephone Number United Kingdom Up and running support: 01475-555-055 W arranty service and support (har dware): 08705-500-900 W arranty service and support (softwar e): 08457-151-516 (English) United States 1-800-IBM-SER V (1-800-426-7378) (English) Uruguay 000-41 1-005-6649 (Spanish) V enezuela 0-800-100-201 1 (Spanish) V ietna[...]

Col. Club de Golf Atlas El Salto, Jalisco, México C.P . 45680, T el. 01-800-3676900 Marketing by: Lenovo de México, Comercialización y Servicios, S. A. de C. V. Alfonso Nápoles Gándara No 3 111 Parque Corporativo de Peña Blanca Delegación Álvaro Obregón México, D.F ., México C.P . 01210, T el. 01-800-00-325-00 Appendix C. Lenovo Statemen[...]

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Appendix D. 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 [...]

information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The r esult obtained in other operating environments may vary . Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Any refer ences in this publicati[...]

Freelance Graphics IBM Lotus Lotus FastSite Lotus Notes Lotus Organizer Passport Advantage SmartSuite Wo r d Pro Microsoft, W indows, W indows NT , and the W indows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company , product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Elec[...]

changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r[...]

Note: If the device is an internal modem, a second FCC registration label is also provided. Yo u may attach the label to the exterior of the computer in which you install the Lenovo modem, or you may attach the label to the external DAA, if you have one. Place the label in a location that is easily accessible, should you need to provide the label i[...]

Before installing this equipment, users should ensur e that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company . The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some[...]

For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (outside the U.S.): Use a cord set with a grounding-type attachment plug. The cor d set should have the appropriate safety appr ovals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. Power cords pr ovided by Lenovo for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or [...]

Power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5144 Bangladesh, Lesotho, Macau, Maldives, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda 39M5151 Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ir eland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, [...]

For additional WEEE information go to: http://www .lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. Appendix D. Notices 69[...]

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