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Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z User Manual

Machine types: 7570, 7577, 7578, 7580, 7583, 7584, 7589, 7594, 7595, 7597, 7598
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 7570, 7577, 7578, 7580, 7583, 7584, 7589, 7594, 7595, 7597, 7598...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 7570, 7577, 7578, 7580, 7583, 7584, 7589, 7594, 7595, 7597, 7598...
  • Page 4 First Edition (September 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ..Using recovery media ..Lenovo Welcome ... . Performing backup and recovery operations . . .
  • Page 6 ThinkCentre User Guide...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 8 viii ThinkCentre User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, software programs provided by Lenovo, and locations of connectors. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer features.
  • Page 10 • Internal speakers Connectivity 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller System management features • Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support • Automatic power-on startup • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) •...

  • Page 11: Single-Touch And Multi-Touch Feature

    The operating system(s) listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual. This list is subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    The following table shows the supported touch feature on each operating system edition. Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Supported touch feature Windows 7 Home Basic Single-touch Windows 7 Home Premium Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Professional Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Ultimate...
  • Page 13 Computer dimensions (with a stand and frame foot) • Width: 560 mm (22.05 inches) • Maximum height: – 421.9 mm (16.61 inches) (with a frame stand and frame foot) – 566.9 mm (22.32 inches) (with a lift stand) • Depth: ranges from 109 mm (4.29 inches) to 250 mm (9.84 inches) (varies by configuration) Touch screen dimensions Width: 531.4 mm (20.92 inches) Height: 311.6 mm (12.27 inches)

  • Page 14: Software Overview

    Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools” on page 31.

  • Page 15: Locations

    See “Online Books folder” on page 31 for more information about accessing and viewing the publications. Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.

  • Page 16: Using Your Computer In Monitor Mode

    Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Integrated camera with MIC (microphone) Wireless activity indicator (available in some models) Integrated camera on/off button Menu/Enter Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel Brightness control /Right Power switch Image setup control /Left Power indicator Monitor mode control /Exit Hard disk drive activity indictor Microphone mute/on control...

  • Page 17: Locating Connectors And Parts On The Rear Of Your Computer

    The following table shows the functions of each control when your computer works in computer mode or monitor mode. Icon Control Description Menu Open the main On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Enter Confirm a selection. Brightness control Adjust overall monitor brightness. Right Move to the right.
  • Page 18 Headphone connector USB connectors (4) Microphone connector DisplayPort out connector Serial port (available in some models) VGA IN connector PS/2 mouse connector (available in some models) Integrated cable lock slot Connector Description DisplayPort out connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    Attention: To prevent possible damage to your computer, do not remove the computer cover and install or replace internal parts by yourself. See Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 31 for more information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: •...

  • Page 20: Installing A Computer Wall Mount

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1.

  • Page 21: Obtaining Device Drivers

    The cable lock also locks the computer cover. See Figure 5 “Installing an integrated cable lock” on page 14. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 22 Note: Make sure that the integrated cable lock you installed does not interfere with other computer cables. Figure 5. Installing an integrated cable lock ThinkCentre User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Recovery Information

    Recovery program or the Product Recovery program installed. If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following: a.

  • Page 24: Using Recovery Media

    To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system.

  • Page 25: Performing A Recovery Operation

    1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

  • Page 26: Creating And Using A Rescue Medium

    This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system. To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 27: Installing Or Reinstalling Device Drivers

    Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS subdirectory. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

  • Page 28: Solving Recovery Problems

    Solving recovery problems If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following: • Use a rescue medium to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using a rescue medium”...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility Program

    • Set Power-On Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set a password to use your computer. However, using a password improves computing security. If you decide to set a password, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2010...

  • Page 30: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 (1 to 64) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.

  • Page 31: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.

  • Page 32: Viewing Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence

    Viewing or changing the startup device sequence This section provides instructions on how to view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence. To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 21. 2.

  • Page 33: Copyright Lenovo

    Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special update program from your operating system. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files.

  • Page 34: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostic Programs

    You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...

  • Page 36: Diagnostic Programs

    2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 37: Pc-Doctor For Dos

    Toolbox program to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and view system information. To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 38 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3. Turn the mouse upside down to check the lens. a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain cotton-tipped swab. b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area. 4.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Internet access to view the publication. To view the publication, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Online Books ➙ Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1.

  • Page 40: Lenovo Welcome

    Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help The Access Help information system provides information about getting started, doing basic tasks, customizing settings for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 41: Using The Documentation And Diagnostic Programs

    Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information from the Lenovo Customer Support Center by telephone. The following services are available during the warranty period: • Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to solve the problem.

  • Page 42: Using Other Services

    Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com...

  • Page 43: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 44: Television Output Notice

    European conformance CE mark Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Personal System/2, PS/2, Rescue and Recovery, ThinkCentre, and ThinkVantage are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 45: Index

    DisplayPort out connector documentation, using drivers, device Lenovo Customer Support Center Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools environment, operating Lenovo Web site Ethernet Lenovo Welcome Ethernet connector exiting, Setup Utility program...
  • Page 46 Lenovo Customer Support Center services other Online Books folder purchasing additional operations, backup and recovery Set Administrator Password optical mouse Set Power-On Password cleaning...
  • Page 47 VGA IN connector video subsystem viewing and changing settings warranty information Web site, Lenovo workspace, backup and recovery © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 48 ThinkCentre User Guide...
  • Page 50 Part Number: 0A22546 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 0A22546 *0A22546*...

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