Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 7396 Lenovo
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User Guide Leno v o 3000 J Series T ypes 7390, 7391, 7392, 7396, 7397, 7398.
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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 67. Fourth Edition (February 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005.
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 .
Information resour ces . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Lenovo Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 Access Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 Safety and warranty . . . . . . . . . .5 6 www .lenovo.com . . . . . . . . . .
Important safety information Note Please read important safety information first. This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal computer .
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.
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.
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 object. Doing so can stress the cor d in ways that can cause the cord to fray , crack, or crimp.
V oltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cor d connection point on the computer . If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet.
Be sure that the power outlet you ar e using is properly wir ed, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cor ds. Be sure that the power outlet pr ovides the correct voltage and curr ent for the product you ar e installing.
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.
Electrical current safety information Danger Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v To prevent possible shock hazard, do not use your computer during a lightning storm.
Perchlorate material: Special handling may apply . See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate. Modem safety information Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy levels ar e present inside any component that has this label attached. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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. 1394 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).
Note: Refer to the Access Help online help system for more information about connectors. See “Access Help” on page 56 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 .
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 .
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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.
Microprocessor v AMD Athlon 64 processor v AMD Sempron pr ocessor v Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor with HyperThr eading T echnology v Intel Pentium D processor v Intel Celeron ® D processor v Intel .
Input/output features v 25-pin Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)/Extended Parallel Port (EPP) v 9-pin serial connector v Six USB connectors (two on front panel and four on r ear panel) v Standard mouse.
Operating systems, preinstalled (varies by model) Note: Not all countries or regions have these operating systems. v Microsoft W indows XP Home v Microsoft W indows XP Professional v Microsoft W indow.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer . Dimensions W idth: 331 mm (13.0 in.) Height: 108 mm (4.3 in.) Depth: 405 mm (15.9 in.) W eight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.2 kg (18 lbs) Maximum configuration: 8.
Supported operating positions Attention: Do not block the air vents on the top of the computer with any type of objects, such as a monitor . To provide proper air flow to internal components, you must position your computer in one of the following positions.
v When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body .
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the locations of connectors on the rear of your computer . 1 Standard mouse connector 9 PCI Expr ess x1 ad.
Connector Description Mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector . Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer , parallel scanner , or other devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector .
Removing the cover Important Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 16 before r emoving the computer cover . To remove 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.
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer . 1 Optical drive 5 PCI adapter connector 2 Diskette drive bay 6 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 3 Memory modules 7 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 4 Power supply Chapter 3.
Accessing system board components Yo u might need to remove the drive bay assembly to access system board components such as memory , the battery , and CMOS. To access system board components and the drives: 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 20.
4. In some models, you will need to remove the PCI adapter in or der to access the battery . 5. Slide the drive bay assembly forward until the drive bay assembly is aligned with the two slots on the sides of the chassis and remove the drive cables fr om the system board.
Identifying parts on the system board The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 11 Front USB connectors (2).
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Micropr ocessor fan connector 11 Front panel connector 2 Micropr ocessor and heat sink .
Installing memory Y our computer has two connectors for installing 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).
What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 31. Installing PCI adapters This section provides information and instr uctions for installing and removing PCI adapters.
6. Install the adapter cover latch and insert the screw that secur e the adapter . What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 31.
Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set a passwor d.
To change the battery: 1. T urn off the computer and disconnect the power cor d from the electrical outlet and from the computer . 2. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 20. 3. Access the system board components. See “Accessing system boar d components” on page 22.
6. Restart the computer , leave it on for approximately ten seconds. T urn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The computer will turn off. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on page 30. 8. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pins 1 and 2).
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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.
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.
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 C.
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.
To create rescue media, do the following: 1. Open the Start menu from the W indows desktop, select All Programs , click Lenovo Care , 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.
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 .
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.
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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.
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 Util.
1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility pr ogram” on page 41). 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 .
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.
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 .
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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 55 for additional troubleshooting r esources.
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 controls ar e set correctly . v The keyboard is secur ely connected to the keyboard connector on the front or rear of the computer .
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 and PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic programs fr om http://www .
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.
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.
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.
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 isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
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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.
– V iewing critical system information v Resource Center with support in one convenient place for tasks, such as: – One-button system recovery – Automatic updates – Performance restoration –.
Help and service If you need help and service for your computer , you will find a wide variety of sources available to help you. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance.
For a list of service and support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www .lenovo.com/support/ and click Support phone list or refer to the safety and warranty information provided with your computer . Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice.
Appendix A. Manual modem commands This appendix provides commands for manually pr ogramming 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.
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 Firm.
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 Mode.
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 Ena.
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.
+FPHCTO Phase C time out. +FPOLL Indicates polling request. +FPTS: Page transfer status. +FPTS= Page transfer status. +FREV? Identify revision. +FSPT Enable polling.
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.
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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.
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.
Index A Access Help 56 adapter connectors 27 installing 27 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 14 antivirus software, updating 9 arranging your workspace 1 audio line in connector 19 audio line ou.
N non-optical mouse 52 notices 67 O Online Books folder 55 operating system installing 9 updating 9 optical mouse 51 options 14 available 14 external 14 internal 14 P parallel connector 19 password ad.
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Part Number: 41X8053 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41X8053.
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