Lenovo A61e - ThinkCentre - 6449 driver and firmware
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Software provided by Lenovo 15 PC-Doctor for Windows, PC-Doctor for Windows PE 16 Adobe Acrobat Reader 16
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility . . . 17
Starting the Setup Utility program 17 Viewing and changing settings 17 Changing the language setting for the BIOS . . . 17 Using passwords 17
Password considerations 18 User Password 18 Administrator or Supervisor Password . . . . 18 Setting...
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...15 describes the software that was installed on your machine at the factory.
v Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 17 provides instructions on how to view and change the configuration settings of your computer.
v Chapter 6, "Updating system programs," on page 21 provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure.
v Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting...
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... a 9-pin serial connector. Use this connector to attach a television set that has an S-Video connector. This connector is present on some high-performance video adapters. Use this connector to attach a parallel printer or any other device that requires a 25-pin parallel connection. Use this connector to attach the computer to an Ethernet-type local area network or to a cable modem.
Important...
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...36. 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, refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer.
Updating your operating system
Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web...
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... information: your contact information; computer machine type and model; computer serial number; copy of purchase receipt.
Updating your antivirus software
If your computer has a preloaded Microsoft Windows operating system, it comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk with a free 90-day...
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... passwords for BIOS access v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Keyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage
Productivity Center program for more information) v Startup sequence control v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Unattended start mode v Diskette and hard disk I/O control Preinstalled software Your computer...
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... (applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes and other updates). Some examples of software that you would like to keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the Productivity Center program.
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software With a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint and associate it with a power-on password, hard disk password, and...
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...instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can execute. You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration and setup of your computer.
Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory). You can easily update POST, BIOS, and the Setup...
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..., and install the update.
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery.
1. Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives.
2. Unplug...
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... and Recovery workspace.
If you installed IBM PC DOS, you can download PC-Doctor for DOS from the Lenovo Web site at: www.lenovo.com/support. 1. Type your machine type and model number in the Enter a product number
field. 2. Click Downloads and drivers in the Support & downloads left navigation. 3. Click PC-Doctor for DOS - Desktops. 4. Follow the instructions to download and install the software...
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... from diskettes using a USB diskette drive, plug
in the USB device. 3. Insert the CD into the optical drive or the first diagnostic diskette into the
diskette drive. 4. Restart the computer.
Note: If the diagnostic program does not start, the optical drive or diskette drive has not been set as a bootable device. See "Selecting a startup device" on page 18 for instructions on how to select...
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... workspace v Creating and using rescue media v Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence v Solving recovery problems
Refer to the Access Help online help system for additional information about the Rescue and Recovery program provided by Lenovo. For information on how to access the online help system...
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... drive to the factory contents, click Restore your system; then, follow the instructions on the screen. v For information about other features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help.
Notes: 1. After restoring a hard disk to the original factory contents you might have to
reinstall device drivers for some devices. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 38. 2. Some computers...
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... come with individual devices.
The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices also are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/.
To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Start your computer and operating system. 2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of
your hard disk. 3. Open the...
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... guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation. 2. The publications that are preinstalled on your computer are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. 3. If you want to install a different language version of Adobe Acrobat Reader than the version provided on your computer, go to the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com and download...
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...Shop for:
- Desktop and notebook computers, - Monitors - Projectors - Upgrades and accessories - Special offers. v Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your...
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..., or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of application programs
Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a complete explanation of warranty terms. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.
For a list of service and support phone numbers for...
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.... To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to the...
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...basic trouble shooting 25 BIOS, updating (flashing) 21, 22 books folder, online 41 boot device
sequence, changing 19 boot-block recovery 22
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cable lengths 4 changing
boot device sequence 19 password 18 startup device sequence 19 cleaning the mouse 29 comfort 3 commands basic AT 45 fax class 1 49 fax class 2 49 manual modem 45 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 48 voice 50 computer connecting your 5 setting up...
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... system
installing 11 updating 10 operations, backup and recovery 34 optical drive 12 optical mouse 29 outlets, electrical 4 overview, software 15
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password administrator 18 considerations 18 setting, changing, deleting 18 supervisor 18 user 18
passwords, using 17 physical specifications 13 power
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support 13
features 13
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