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... . . 56 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 56 Using a recovery repair diskette 56 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 57 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 58 Solving recovery problems 58 Chapter 4. ...safety information v Chapter 1. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 67 Basic troubleshooting 67 Diagnostic programs 68 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 69 Lenovo System Toolbox 69 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 69 PC-Doctor for service 75 Using other services 76 Purchasing additional services 76 iii
... . . 56 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 56 Using a recovery repair diskette 56 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 57 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 58 Solving recovery problems 58 Chapter 4. ...safety information v Chapter 1. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 67 Basic troubleshooting 67 Diagnostic programs 68 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 69 Lenovo System Toolbox 69 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 69 PC-Doctor for service 75 Using other services 76 Purchasing additional services 76 iii
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... are subject to change. Additional operating systems might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or... tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Support to enable or disable a ...
... are subject to change. Additional operating systems might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or... tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) v Support to enable or disable a ...
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... software programs are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you automatically capture and fill in features of your system... up , understand, maintain, and enhance your model type and preinstalled operating system. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is a one button recovery and restore solution that you through some innovative built-in authentication information ...
... software programs are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools: The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you automatically capture and fill in features of your system... up , understand, maintain, and enhance your model type and preinstalled operating system. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is a one button recovery and restore solution that you through some innovative built-in authentication information ...
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... and the computer. 2. If there are required for the option. For some external options, you must install additional software in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the option to help you make the connection and install any media from electrical outlets. 3. When...Remove any software or device drivers that are thumbscrews that come with your computer or attempt any repair before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides...
... and the computer. 2. If there are required for the option. For some external options, you must install additional software in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the option to help you make the connection and install any media from electrical outlets. 3. When...Remove any software or device drivers that are thumbscrews that come with your computer or attempt any repair before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides...
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To update your computer" on page 59. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the rail guides on the chassis so that ... CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your computer, several security options are provided in . Make sure that are not preinstalled at: http://www..., lock the cover. 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that any security cables you installed do not interfere with the device...
To update your computer" on page 59. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that the rail guides on the chassis so that ... CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of your computer, several security options are provided in . Make sure that are not preinstalled at: http://www..., lock the cover. 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that any security cables you installed do not interfere with the device...
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...preinstalled on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 51 Some methods vary depending on the type of methods to choose from which they are ... Product Recovery discs on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. There are created. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you ...get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you to create only one ...
...preinstalled on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 51 Some methods vary depending on the type of methods to choose from which they are ... Product Recovery discs on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. There are created. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you ...get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you to create only one ...
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... workspace opens. 5. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your computer. 3. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program opens. 5. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on the screen. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12... Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer. During the restore process, you to reinstall some software programs or device drivers.
... workspace opens. 5. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your computer. 3. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program opens. 5. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on the screen. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12... Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer. During the restore process, you to reinstall some software programs or device drivers.
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... → Create Recovery Media. Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery information 55 You can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices. From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. In the... The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the...
... → Create Recovery Media. Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery information 55 You can also run the PC-Doctor for some devices. From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. In the... The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 4. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the...
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...directory. 4. For information about how to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Other device drivers are located on page 55. Go to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. The TXT file contains information about creating and using rescue media... completes without any error, you might be named after the repair operation completes. 2. Turn on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Do one of your hard disk drive. 3. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the...
...directory. 4. For information about how to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Other device drivers are located on page 55. Go to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. The TXT file contains information about creating and using rescue media... completes without any error, you might be named after the repair operation completes. 2. Turn on the screen. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Do one of your hard disk drive. 3. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the...
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...the computer cover. Go to download, extract, and install the update. b. Print these instructions. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Unplug all the BIOS related links. Remove any cables that might not restart correctly. Refer to "Completing the parts replacement.../BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. 9. Type in the Refine results field to your machine type: a. Click Downloads and drivers. c. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for updating (flashing) BIOS from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to ...
...the computer cover. Go to download, extract, and install the update. b. Print these instructions. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Unplug all the BIOS related links. Remove any cables that might not restart correctly. Refer to "Completing the parts replacement.../BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. 9. Type in the Refine results field to your machine type: a. Click Downloads and drivers. c. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for updating (flashing) BIOS from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to ...
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... additional information, refer to test devices, diagnose problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system...
... additional information, refer to test devices, diagnose problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system...
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...The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo ...Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. v Download the latest device drivers...8594; ThinkVantage → Access Help. You can also do the following: v Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades and accessories for your products. v Access the ...
...The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo ...Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. v Download the latest device drivers...8594; ThinkVantage → Access Help. You can also do the following: v Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades and accessories for your products. v Access the ...
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... 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) v Installation and maintenance of warranty terms. You must... come with a set of service. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you identify hardware problems. For instructions on...
... 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) v Installation and maintenance of warranty terms. You must... come with a set of service. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty period, you identify hardware problems. For instructions on...
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...rescue media 55 creating and using recovery media 51 CRU completing the installation 46 customer support center 75 D device drivers 47 installing 57 reinstalling 57 devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics programs, using 75 diagnostics, troubleshooting 67 diskette ...drive, replacing 39 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 56 documentation, using 75 drivers, device 47 drives bays 21 internal 21 specifications 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, Setup Utility 62 expansion 2 external...
...rescue media 55 creating and using recovery media 51 CRU completing the installation 46 customer support center 75 D device drivers 47 installing 57 reinstalling 57 devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics programs, using 75 diagnostics, troubleshooting 67 diskette ...drive, replacing 39 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 56 documentation, using 75 drivers, device 47 drives bays 21 internal 21 specifications 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, Setup Utility 62 expansion 2 external...
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...keyboard connector 9 keyboard, replacing 45 L Lenovo Care 73 Lenovo System Toolbox 69 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 69 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 73 Lenovo Web site 74 Lenovo Welcome 5, 74 locating components 10 M ... 60 setting, changing, deleting 60 password protection 49 passwords erasing 49 lost or forgotten 49 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 69 PCI card 17 installing, replacing 17 slots 17 PCI card... repair diskette, creating and using 56 recovery media, creating and using 51 reinstalling device drivers 57 removing computer cover 14 replacing hard disk drive 32 heat sink and fan assembly ...
...keyboard connector 9 keyboard, replacing 45 L Lenovo Care 73 Lenovo System Toolbox 69 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 69 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 73 Lenovo Web site 74 Lenovo Welcome 5, 74 locating components 10 M ... 60 setting, changing, deleting 60 password protection 49 passwords erasing 49 lost or forgotten 49 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 69 PCI card 17 installing, replacing 17 slots 17 PCI card... repair diskette, creating and using 56 recovery media, creating and using 51 reinstalling device drivers 57 removing computer cover 14 replacing hard disk drive 32 heat sink and fan assembly ...