Lenovo 1186 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
Contents
Important safety information ......v
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
Features ................1
Specifications ..............3
Software overview ............3
Software provided with your Windows operating
system ...............3
Locating computer connectors and parts .....6
Adjusting the computer stand ........8
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing
hardware ..............9
Installing or replacing hardware ........9
Installing external options .........9
Installing a computer wall mount ......9
Replacing the keyboard or mouse ......10
Obtaining device drivers ..........10
Basic security features ...........10
Integrated cable lock ..........11
Password protection ..........11
Chapter 3. Recovery information . . . 13
Creating and using recovery media ......13
Creating recovery media .........13
Using recovery media ..........14
Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 15
Performing a backup operation .......15
Performing a recovery operation ......16
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace ....16
Creating and using a rescue medium ......17
Creating a rescue medium ........18
Using a rescue medium .........18
Installing or reinstalling device drivers .....19
Solving recovery problems .........19
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
program ..............21
Starting the Setup Utility program.......21
Viewing or changing settings ........21
Using passwords ............21
Password considerations .........22
User password ............22
Administrator password .........22
Setting, changing, or deleting a password . . . 22
Enabling or disabling a device ........23
Selecting a startup device..........23
Selecting a temporary startup device .....23
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence 24
Exiting the Setup Utility program .......24
Chapter 5. Updating system programs 25
Using system programs ..........25
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc ....25
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system ................26
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and
diagnostic programs.........27
Basic troubleshooting ...........27
Diagnostic programs ...........28
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox .......28
Lenovo System Toolbox .........29
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .....29
PC-Doctor for DOS ...........29
Cleaning the mouse ...........30
Optical mouse ............30
Non-optical mouse ...........31
Chapter 7. Getting information, help,
and service .............33
Information resources ...........33
Online Books folder ..........33
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ........33
ThinkVantage Productivity Center ......34
Lenovo Welcome ...........34
Access Help .............34
Safety and warranty ..........34
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 35
Help and service ............35
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs ..............35
Calling for service ...........35
Using other services ..........36
Purchasing additional services .......37
Appendix. Notices ..........39
Television output notice ..........40
European conformance CE mark .......40
Trademarks ..............40
Index ...............41
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