Lenovo 6306 manual

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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with this product and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 51. First Edition (November 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer softwar e, and services have been developed ex[...]

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 [...]

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Introduction This ThinkCentre 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 o[...]

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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 ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduc[...]

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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 ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide before 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 inform[...]

2. Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboar d connector , either the standard keyboar d connector 1 or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 2 . 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 [...]

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[...]

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 connector This connector receives audio signals fr om an external audio device, such as a stereo system. 2 Audio line-out connector This connector sends audio signals from the computer to ex[...]

9. Connect any additional devices that you have. Y our computer might not have all connectors that are shown. 1 2 3 1 USB connector 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 port Use this connector [...]

10. Connect the power cords to properly gr ounded electrical outlets. Note: For mor e information about connectors, refer to the Access Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 40 for instructions on how to open the online help system. T urning on computer power T urn on the monitor and other external devices first, and then turn on t[...]

Completing important tasks After you have set up your computer , perform the following tasks, which will save you time and trouble later: v Create a diagnostic CD/DVD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Diagnostic programs ar e used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-contr olled settings that can caus[...]

W indows XP operating system, open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, click Shut down . Select Shut down from the dr op down menu and click OK . Installing external options For information about installing external options for your computer , refer to ″ Installing external options ″ in the ThinkCentre Hardwar e Installation and Replaceme[...]

Features 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 the Setup Utility,” on page 19. Microprocessor v Intel ® Atom ™ v Internal cache (size [...]

v Standard mouse connector v Standard keyboard connector v Ethernet connector v VGA monitor connector v Three audio connectors (audio line-in connector , audio line-out connector , and microphone connector) on the r ear panel v Tw o audio connectors (microphone connector and headphone connector) on the front panel Expansion v Three drive bays v One[...]

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . For machine type 6306 Dimensions W idth: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inches) W eight Maximum configuration as shipped: 8.9 kg (19.8 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°[...]

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Chapter 4. Software overview The computer is manufactured with a pr einstalled operating system, W indows V ista, and several preloaded applications. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section describes the W indows applications included with this product. Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications ar e p[...]

See “Online Books folder” on page 39 for more information about accessing the online books and the Lenovo We b site. 18 User Guide[...]

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer , regar dless of which operating system you are 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 and one numeric character 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 significantly different fr om your previous password User Password When a User Password is set, the computer cannot be u[...]

Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit . To set the Floppy A, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 19. 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Devices → Floppy Drive Setup → Floppy A . 3. Select the desired settings and press Ent[...]

Advanced settings On some computer models, the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to enable or disable HyperThreading. This featur e works only with HyperThreading-awar e operating systems, such as Microsoft W indows V ista and W indows XP . The default setting for HyperThr eading is Enabled . However , if you select Set Defaults and are usi[...]

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[...]

6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y. 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 ([...]

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 39 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[...]

PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for W indows PE, save and print the log files 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 [...]

5. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the scr een. Note: If you ar e running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, r emove the first diskette and insert the second diskette. 6. When the program finishes, remove the CD/DVD or diskette fr om the drive. 7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key f[...]

Cleaning the mouse This section provides instr uctions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse. 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. To clean the optical m[...]

4 Ball cage 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 mou[...]

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 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 drive, you can r estore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, r estore selected files only , or restor e only the W indows operating system and applications. To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Reco[...]

Attention: If you r estore the hard disk drive fr om a Rescue and Recovery backup or restor e the hard disk drive to the factory contents, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C) will be deleted in the recovery pr ocess. If possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start the W indows operating syste[...]

3. Click OK . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The following list explains how Product Recovery discs ar e used on different operating systems: v W indows XP: use Product Recovery discs to restor e the original factory contents, perform a custom factory recovery , or to perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individu[...]

release the F1 1 key . Yo u will also be able to access the W indows environment after the r epair operation finishes. If an error message appears during the r epair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might have a problem with the partition that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use your rescue media to access the[...]

1. W ith the computer turned off, r epeatedly press and r elease the F1 key while you turn on the computer . 2. When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release the F1 key . 3. If you are prompted for a passwor d, type your current password. 4. From the Setup Utility main menu, use the right-arrow key to select Startup . 5. Arra[...]

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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[...]

To access the Lenovo Care Pr oductivity Center program, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Care → Productivity Center . Access Help The Access Help online help system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal prefer ence, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting[...]

Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and service. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs If you experience a problem with your computer , see Chapter 7, “T roubleshooting and diagnostics,” on page 25. For information on additional resour ces to help you troubleshoot your computer pr oblem, see “Info[...]

Note: Phone numbers ar e 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. Have the following information available: v Machine type and model v Serial numbers of your hardware pr oducts v Descr[...]

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 49[...]

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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 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 40 administrator , password 20 advanced settings 22 antivirus software, updating 11 arranging workspace 3 AT commands basic 43 extended 45 audio subsystem 13 B backup and recovery operations 32 basic troubleshooting 25 BIOS, updating (flashing) 23, 24 books folder , online 39 boot-block recovery 24 C cable lengths 4 changing pas[...]

installing (continued) operating system 11 software 10 internal drives 13 introduction v L Lenovo Care pr oductivity center 39 Lenovo web site 40 lighting, glare 3 M manual modem commands 43 media, creating and using r escue 34 MNP/V .42/V .42bis/V .44, commands 46 modem commands basic AT 43 Extended AT 45 fax class 1 47 fax class 2 47 manual 43 MN[...]

U updating (flashing) BIOS 23 antivirus software 11 operating system 11 system programs 23 updating (flashing) BIOS 24 user , password 20 using diagnostic programs 41 documentation 41 other services 42 passwords 19 recovery r epair diskette, creating and using 35 rescue media, cr eating and 34 Setup Utility 19 utility program, starting 19 V video s[...]

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Part Number: 53Y7512 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y7512[...]