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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide 

Brief user notices 
ThinkCentre M93/p 

http://www.lenovo.com/support 

Lenovo

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 electronic manuals... for a greener planet! 

Refer to the electronic 

User Guide

 for detailed product information: 

http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals 

 

Unpack 

 

ThinkCentre

®

 computer 

Mouse 

Keyboard 

Power cord or ac 

power adapter 

Documentation 

 

 

Note:

 Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and applications is 

provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be 
sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see "Recovery information" in the 

User Guide

. See “Accessing your 

User Guide

” for instructions on opening the electronic 

User Guide

 provided on your computer. 

Connector locations 

Note: 

The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your computer might be slightly different from the illustrations. 

Tiny desktop, rear view 

 

Wi-Fi card module antenna slot  

 

ac power adapter cable loop  

 

Optional port  

 

Security-lock slot  

 

ac power adapter connector  

 DisplayPort 

connector 

 

USB 3.0 connector (USB port 4) 

 

USB 3.0 connector (USB port 3) 

 

VGA monitor connector 

Ethernet connector 

USB 3.0 connector (USB port 5) 

 

Tiny desktop 

 

Tower and small desktop, rear 
view 

 

Power cord connector 

 

Serial port  

 

VGA monitor connector  

 

DisplayPort connectors (2) 

 

USB 3.0 connectors (USB ports 5 to 8) 

 

USB 2.0 connectors (USB ports 3 and 4) 

 Microphone 

connector 

 

Audio line-out connector 

 

Audio line-in connector 

PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 

PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 
(Negotiable link width x4) 

PCI card slot 

PCI Express x1 card slot 

Ethernet connector 

PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors 
(optional) 

 

Tower 

 

 

Small desktop 

 

 

Notes

:  

1. 

If you use the optional port for installing a serial port, the serial port and the adjacent VGA monitor 
connector might interfere with each other when you connect cables. To avoid the interference, 
ensure that you use the serial port convert cable that comes with the computer when you connect 
a device to the serial port. 

2. 

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount bracket and the vertical stand are 
optional parts. If your computer comes with the VESA mount bracket installed, ensure that you 
remove the VESA mount bracket before you install the vertical stand. For more information, see 
"Installing or replacing hardware" in the 

User Guide

 

Initial setup instructions 

Note:

 Depending on your model type, your computer 

might not have all the connectors that are described in 
this section. 

 

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1.

 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate 

keyboard connector. 

 

 

 

USB 2.0 

connector 

USB 3.0 

connector 

PS/2 

keyboard 

connector 

(optional) 

2.

 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse 

connector. 

 

 

 

USB 2.0 

connector 

USB 3.0 

connector 

PS/2 mouse 

connector 

(optional) 

3.

 Connect the display cable to the appropriate video 

connector.  

Note:

 If your computer is installed with a graphics card, 

be sure to use the monitor connectors on the graphics 
card. 

 

 

VGA connector 

DisplayPort 

connector 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 If you have audio devices, attach them using the 

following instructions.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio line-in connector:

 This connector receives audio signals 

from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. 

 

Audio line-out connector:

 This connector sends audio signals 

from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo 
speakers. 

 

Microphone connector:

 Use this connector to attach a microphone 

to your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition 
software. 

 

Headphone connector: 

Use this connector to attach headphones 

to your computer to listen to music or other sounds without 
disturbing anyone. 

5.

 If you have powered speakers with an ac power 

adapter, do the following: 

a.  Connect the cable that runs between the 

speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this 
cable is permanently attached. 

b.  Connect the ac power adapter cable to the 

speakers. 

c.  Connect the speakers to the audio line-out 

connector or the headphone connector on the 
computer. 

d.  Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power 

source. 

6.

 If you have unpowered speakers with no ac power 

adapter, do the following: 

a.  Connect the cable that runs between the 

speakers, if necessary. On some speakers, this 
cable is permanently attached. 

b.  Connect the speakers to the audio line-out 

connector or the headphone connector on the 
computer.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

 If you have any additional devices, connect them to 

the appropriate connectors. Your computer might not 
have all connectors that are shown. 

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0 connector:

 Use this connector to attach a device that 

requires a USB 2.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a 
scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). 

 

USB 3.0 connector:

 Use this connector to attach a device that 

requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a 
mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant 
(PDA). A USB 3.0 connector provides high transmission speeds 
to reduce the time that is required for data transmission. 

 

Serial port:

 Use this port to attach a serial printer, or other 

devices that use a 9-pin serial port. 

 

Ethernet connector:

 Use this connector to attach the computer 

to an Ethernet-type local area network. Important: To operate 
the computer within FCC limits when it is connected to an 
Ethernet network, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. 

8.

 Connect the power cord or the power adapter to the 

computer first and then to a properly-grounded 
electrical outlet. Ensure that all power cord 
connectors are securely and completely plugged into 
receptacles. 

 

 

 

 

Power cord for tower and small 

desktop 

Power adapter for tiny desktop 

9.

 Press the power switch on the front of the computer.  

10.

 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the 

setup. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessing your user guide 

Your 

User Guide

 contains detailed information about your 

computer. To access your 

User Guide

, do the following: 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 8.1: 

 

Method 1 

1.  Go to the Start screen. 
2.  Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of 

the screen to go to the Apps screen. If you are 
using a touch screen, swipe up to go to the Apps 
screen.  

3.  Scroll to the right side of the screen, and click or 

tap 

Help and Support

. The Windows Help and 

Support window opens. 

4.  Click or tap 

Lenovo User Guide

 

Method 2 

1.  Go to the Start screen. 
2.  Click or tap 

Lenovo Support

. The Lenovo 

Support window opens. 

3.  Click or tap 

User Guide

Microsoft Windows 8: 

 

From the desktop or the Start screen 

5.  Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right 

corner of the screen to display the charms, and 
then click 

Search

. If you are using a touch screen, 

swipe in from the right edge of the screen to 
display the charms, and then tap 

Search

.  

6.  On the Apps screen, scroll to the right side, and 

click or tap 

Help and Support

. The Windows 

Help and Support window opens. 

7.  Click or tap 

Lenovo User Guide

 

From the Start screen 

1.  Click or tap 

Lenovo Support

. The Lenovo 

Support window opens. 

2.  Click or tap 

User Guide

Microsoft Windows 7: 

1.  From the Windows desktop, click 

Start 

and then click 

Help and Support

. The Help and Support application 

opens. 

2. Click 

Lenovo User Guide

3.  In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for 

your model and the 

User Guide

 opens. 

Models without preinstalled operating systems and 
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) clients: 

Go to the Lenovo Support Web site to access your 

User 

Guide

. See “Downloading publications” for additional 

information. 

User Guides are available in additional languages from 
the Lenovo Web site. See “Downloading publications” for 
additional information. 

Read this flyer before using your computer 

 

This flyer provides critical safety and regulatory information for Lenovo computers 
and instructions on how to access electronic versions of the publications developed 
for your computer. 

Read first — regulatory information 

Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply with the radio 
frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been 
approved for wireless use.  

Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region before using the 
wireless devices contained in your computer. To obtain a PDF version of the 
Regulatory Notice, refer to the “Downloading publications” section below. 

Downloading publications 

Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from the Lenovo 
Support Web site. To download the publications for your computer, go to 
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals and follow the instructions on the screen. 

Service and Support information 

The following information describes the technical support that is available for your 
product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to 
the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See 
“Lenovo Limited Warranty notice” later in this document for details on accessing the 
full warranty. 

If you purchased Lenovo services, refer to the following terms and conditions for 
detailed information: 

 

For Lenovo Warranty Service Upgrades or Extensions, go to: 

 

http://support.lenovo.com/lwsu 

 

For Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection Services, go to:

  

http://support.lenovo.com/ladps 

Online technical support 

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at: 

http://www.lenovo.com/support 

Telephone technical support 

Where applicable, you can get help and information from the Customer Support 
Center by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, 
please have the following information available:  model and serial number, the exact 
wording of any error message, and a description of the problem. Your technical 
support representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at 
your computer during the call. 

Worldwide Lenovo support telephone list 

Important:

 Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most up-

to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at:  

http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone

  

If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo 
reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. 

Country or region  

Telephone number 

Country or region  

Telephone number 

Africa  
 

South Africa: 0800110756 (English, Afrikaans) 
Central Africa: Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner 

Algeria 

+33 6 7348 1739 (French, English) 

Argentina  

0800-666-0011 (Spanish) 

Australia  

1800 041 267 (English) 

Austria  

01-24592-5901 (German) 

Bahrain 

Kanoo IT: 00 973 1771 1722 
Bahrain Business Machine LLC: 00 973 1758 4302 

Belgium 02-210-9820 

+32 (0)2 339 3611 (Warranty service and support) 
(Dutch) 
02-210-9800 
(French) 

Bolivia 0800-10-0189 

(Spanish) 

Brazil 

Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986 
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 
(Brazilian Portuguese) 

Brunei 

Dial 800-1111, and then dial 866-273-5446 
(English, Bahasa Melayu) 

Canada 

1-800-565-3344 (English, French) 

Caribbean 
(Bermuda, Jamaica, 
Tortola) 

1-800 426 7378 
(English) 

Chile 800-361-213 

(Spanish) 

China 

Technical Support Line 
800-990-8888 
86-10-58851110 
(Mandarin) 

Colombia 1-800-912-3021 

(Spanish) 

Costa Rica 

0-800-011-1029 (Spanish) 

Croatia 0800-0426 
Cyprus 80092537 

(Greek) 

Country or region  

Telephone number 

Czech Republic 

+420-2-7213-1316 

Denmark 4520-8200 

7010-5150 (Warranty service and support) 
(Danish) 

Dominican Republic 

1-866-434-2080 (Spanish) 

Ecuador 

1-800-426911 OPCION 4 (Spanish) 

Egypt 

800-0000-418 (Toll free) 
002-02-2594-8500 (Standard charges apply) 
(English, Arabic) 

El Salvador 

800-6264 (Spanish)  

Estonia 

+372 66 00 800 
+372 6776793 

Finland 09-459-6960 

+358-800-1-4260 (Warranty service and support) 
(Finnish) 

France 0238-557-450 

Hardware: 0810-631-213 (Warranty service and support) 
Software: 0810-631-020 (Warranty service and support) 
(French) 

Germany 

01805-00 46 18 (Warranty service and support) 
(German) 

Greece 

Contact the nearest Lenovo Business Partner 

Guatemala 1800-624-0051 

(Spanish) 

Honduras Tegucigalpa: 

232-4222 

San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 
(Spanish) 

Hong Kong 

(852) 3071-3561 
(Cantonese, English, Mandarin) 

Hungary 

+36 1 3825716 
+36 1 3825720 
(English, Hungarian) 

India 

1800 3000 THINK 1800 3070 8465 (Reliance) 

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