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Contents
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Chapter 1. Read this first: Important
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Power cords and power adapters . . . .
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . .
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . .
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) .
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Chapter 2. Product overview . . . . .
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Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer . . . . . . .
Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating major FRUs and CRUs . . . . . .
Locating parts on the system board . . . .
Locating the machine type and model label .
Adjusting the frame stand . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . .
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Chapter 3. Using your computer . . .
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . .
Using keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . .
Using the wheel mouse . . . . . . . . . .
Managing power . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced configuration and power interface
(ACPI) BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Power-on features . . . . . .
Setting the computer volume . . . . . . . .
Setting the volume from the desktop . . .
Setting the volume from Control Panel . .
Using the single-touch or multi-touch feature. .
Navigating among screens on the Windows 8.1
operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1
operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4. You and your computer . .
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . .
Arranging your workspace . . . . . .
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . .
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . .
Accessibility information . . . . . . .
Moving your computer to another country or
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Chapter 5. Security . . . . . . . . . .
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Security features . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock.
Using passwords. . . . . . . . . .
BIOS passwords . . . . . . . .
Windows passwords . . . . . .
Using and understanding firewalls . . .
Protecting data against viruses . . . .
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Chapter 6. Advanced configuration . .
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Using the Setup Utility program . . . . . . . .
Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . .
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . .
Using BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . .
Enabling or disabling a device . . . . . . .
Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . .
Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode . . . .
Exiting the Setup Utility program . . . . . .
Updating or recovering the BIOS . . . . . . .
BIOS levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using system programs . . . . . . . . .
Changing the BIOS settings before installing a
new operating system . . . . . . . . . .
Updating the BIOS from a disc . . . . . .
Updating the BIOS from your operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovering from a BIOS update failure . . .
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Chapter 7. Preventing problems . . .
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Keeping your computer current . . . . . .
Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating your operating system . . . .
Using the System Update program . . .
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . .
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . .
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