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... Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . . 37 Creating and using rescue media 38 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 39 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 40 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 41 Solving recovery problems 41 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 47 Using system...from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 48 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 51 Basic troubleshooting 51 Diagnostic programs 53 Lenovo System Toolbox 53 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 53 PC-Doctor for service 59 Using other services 60 Purchasing additional services 60...
... Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . . 37 Creating and using rescue media 38 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 39 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 40 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 41 Solving recovery problems 41 Chapter 4. Updating system programs 47 Using system...from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 48 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 51 Basic troubleshooting 51 Diagnostic programs 53 Lenovo System Toolbox 53 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 53 PC-Doctor for service 59 Using other services 60 Purchasing additional services 60...
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... available or supported in features, and other support programs are included. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change. Computer models without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Trusted Platform...
... available or supported in features, and other support programs are included. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to change. Computer models without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse v Support for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Trusted Platform...
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...operating-system-controlled settings that can be purchased for your ThinkCentre® computer. Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to help , and recover from Lenovo. Product overview 5 ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage ... passwords and enable simple and secure user access. Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the ...
...operating-system-controlled settings that can be purchased for your ThinkCentre® computer. Fingerprint Software: The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to help , and recover from Lenovo. Product overview 5 ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage ... passwords and enable simple and secure user access. Software provided by Lenovo The following software applications are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the ...
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... and install any other cables that are connected to making the physical connection. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Remove any media from electrical outlets. 3. When installing an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your...
... and install any other cables that are connected to making the physical connection. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Remove any media from electrical outlets. 3. When installing an external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your...
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... lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in readme files with the CRU or will come with the device-driver files. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to physical locks, unauthorized use of the defective Customer Replaceable ...instructions are available. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your configuration, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 43. 6. To update your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that any security cables you installed do not...
... lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in readme files with the CRU or will come with the device-driver files. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to physical locks, unauthorized use of the defective Customer Replaceable ...instructions are available. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your configuration, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 43. 6. To update your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that any security cables you installed do not...
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...Note: The recovery operations you to another area, sell the computer, recycle the computer, or as rescuing individual files. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 35 To create Product Recovery discs, do the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and ...Using the Rescue and Recovery 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 event of the hard disk drive to restore your operating system. Some methods vary depending on the ...
...Note: The recovery operations you to another area, sell the computer, recycle the computer, or as rescuing individual files. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 35 To create Product Recovery discs, do the following recovery methods: v Creating and using Product Recovery discs v Performing backup and ...Using the Rescue and Recovery 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 event of the hard disk drive to restore your operating system. Some methods vary depending on the ...
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... program stores the backup: v On a protected area of recovery operations. During the restore process, you will be given the opportunity to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your hard...
... program stores the backup: v On a protected area of recovery operations. During the restore process, you will be given the opportunity to reinstall some software or drivers. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Insert the Start Recovery disc into your hard...
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...can be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help. If you to reinstall device drivers for some devices. The rescue disc can perform using a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive. 38... rescue media using rescue media vary depending on page 41. 6. Do one of the of the following : 1. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the screen. Rescue media also contains a PC-Doctor diagnostics program, which enables you need to the factory contents, all files on the ...
...can be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help. If you to reinstall device drivers for some devices. The rescue disc can perform using a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive. 38... rescue media using rescue media vary depending on page 41. 6. Do one of the of the following : 1. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on the screen. Rescue media also contains a PC-Doctor diagnostics program, which enables you need to the factory contents, all files on the ...
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... factory-installed devices are 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 methods to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for the device. This file might ...Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. v In the device subfolder, look for various devices installed in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. Use your operating system is installed and you have a ...
... factory-installed devices are 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 methods to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for the device. This file might ...Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. v In the device subfolder, look for various devices installed in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. Use your operating system is installed and you have a ...
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...Updating (flashing) BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to "Completing the parts replacement" on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Recovering from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the...press Enter. 9. After the update session is being updated (flash update), your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Follow the instructions on page 30. 8. Go to complete the update. This is subject to electrical outlets. Click Back to return to pin...
...Updating (flashing) BIOS from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to "Completing the parts replacement" on the screen to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Recovering from your operating system Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the...press Enter. 9. After the update session is being updated (flash update), your machine type and click Go → Continue → Downloads and drivers. Follow the instructions on page 30. 8. Go to complete the update. This is subject to electrical outlets. Click Back to return to pin...
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... and the PC-Doctor for Windows PE (used when the Windows operating system does not start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. For additional information about running ) v PC-Doctor for Windows PE...that can also download the latest version of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Follow the instructions on page 54 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. When you turn off the computer. 2. There are two...
... and the PC-Doctor for Windows PE (used when the Windows operating system does not start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System Toolbox has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. For additional information about running ) v PC-Doctor for Windows PE...that can also download the latest version of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Follow the instructions on page 54 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. When you turn off the computer. 2. There are two...
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... notices. To open Access Help, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Access Help. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. v Find a... site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make the most of Limited Warranty. Desktop and notebook computers - Upgrades and accessories - Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your ...
... notices. To open Access Help, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Access Help. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. v Find a... site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to make the most of Limited Warranty. Desktop and notebook computers - Upgrades and accessories - Safety and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your ...
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...service. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to fix... the problem. These items are not covered by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) ...
...service. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to fix... the problem. These items are not covered by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) ...
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... 38 product recovery disc 35 CRU completing the installation 30 customer support center 59 D deleting password 44 device drivers 32 installing 40 recovering 40 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics programs, using 59 diagnostics, troubleshooting 51 disc..., creating product recovery 35 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 39 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 59 drivers, device 32 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 46 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F ...
... 38 product recovery disc 35 CRU completing the installation 30 customer support center 59 D deleting password 44 device drivers 32 installing 40 recovering 40 devices, handling static-sensitive 11 diagnostics programs, using 59 diagnostics, troubleshooting 51 disc..., creating product recovery 35 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 39 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 59 drivers, device 32 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 46 expansion 2 external options, installing 12 F ...
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L Lenovo System Toolbox 53 Lenovo Web site 58 Lenovo Welcome 58 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 38 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 54 non-optical 55 ... disc, creating 35 productivity center, ThinkVantage 57 programs, updating system 47 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 60 R rear connectors 7 64 User Guide recovering device drivers 40 from a POST/BIOS update failure 48 information 35 recovery boot-block 48 operations, backup and 36 problems, solving 41 repair diskette, creating and using...
L Lenovo System Toolbox 53 Lenovo Web site 58 Lenovo Welcome 58 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 38 memory module installing 13 system board 13 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 54 non-optical 55 ... disc, creating 35 productivity center, ThinkVantage 57 programs, updating system 47 protection, password 33 purchasing additional services 60 R rear connectors 7 64 User Guide recovering device drivers 40 from a POST/BIOS update failure 48 information 35 recovery boot-block 48 operations, backup and 36 problems, solving 41 repair diskette, creating and using...