Table Of Contents - Lenovo ThinkCentre M83z User Manual

Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . v
Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . .
Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . vi
Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . . vi
Plugs and outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . .
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . .
Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Tip-over hazard prevention notice . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
7 operating system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows
8.1 operating system . . . . . . . . . . .
An introduction to Lenovo programs . . . . .
Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machine type and model label . . . . . . .
Adjusting the computer stand . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the frame stand . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the tilt-only monitor stand . . . .
Adjusting the full-function monitor stand. . .
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . 15
Frequently asked questions
Navigating among screens on the Windows 8.1
operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1
operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Windows shortcut keys . . . . . . .
Using the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . .
Using the wheel mouse . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the volume from the desktop . . . .
Setting the volume from Control Panel . . .
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Handling and storing CD and DVD media . .
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Chapter 3. You and your computer . . 23
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . .
Arranging your workspace . . . . . . . .
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . .
Accessibility information . . . . . . . . .
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . .
Moving your computer to another country or
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Chapter 4. Security . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock. . . . .
Using passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows passwords . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Configuring the fingerprint reader . . . . . . .
8 Using and understanding firewalls . . . . . . .
Protecting data against viruses . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5. Installing or replacing
hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .
Installing external options . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse . . . . .
Replacing the wireless keyboard or mouse
Replacing the wireless keyboard . . . . . .
Replacing the wireless mouse . . . . . . .
Replacing the PS/2 keyboard or mouse . . . . .
Obtaining device drivers . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . 39
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and using recovery media . . . . .
Performing backup and recovery operations .
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and
device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling software programs . . . . . .
Reinstalling device drivers . . . . . . . .
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