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... (clearing CMOS 34 Closing the cover and connecting the cables . . . 35 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 53 Basic troubleshooting 53 Diagnostic programs 54 PC-Doctor for Windows 55 iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . v General safety guidelines vi Service and upgrades vi... 8 Updating your operating system 9 Installing other operating systems 9 Updating your computer 18 Obtaining device drivers 19 Opening the cover 20 Locating components 21 © Lenovo 2005, 2007.
... (clearing CMOS 34 Closing the cover and connecting the cables . . . 35 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 53 Basic troubleshooting 53 Diagnostic programs 54 PC-Doctor for Windows 55 iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Contents Important safety information v Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . v General safety guidelines vi Service and upgrades vi... 8 Updating your operating system 9 Installing other operating systems 9 Updating your computer 18 Obtaining device drivers 19 Opening the cover 20 Locating components 21 © Lenovo 2005, 2007.
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... resources 61 Online Books folder 61 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 Access Help 62 Safety and Warranty 62 www.lenovo.com 62 Help and service 62 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 63 Calling for Windows PE 57 Cleaning the mouse 57 Optical mouse 57 Non-optical mouse 58 Chapter 8. Manual modem commands...
... resources 61 Online Books folder 61 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 Access Help 62 Safety and Warranty 62 www.lenovo.com 62 Help and service 62 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 63 Calling for Windows PE 57 Cleaning the mouse 57 Optical mouse 57 Non-optical mouse 58 Chapter 8. Manual modem commands...
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... cause fatigue. Arranging your needs and the kind of the keyboard feet. Try to suit your workspace Comfort To get the most from overhead lights, windows, and other equipment you do. You can change the angle of the keyboard for a long time can affect the way you use regularly, such as... the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in a neutral, comfortable position.
... cause fatigue. Arranging your needs and the kind of the keyboard feet. Try to suit your workspace Comfort To get the most from overhead lights, windows, and other equipment you do. You can change the angle of the keyboard for a long time can affect the way you use regularly, such as... the room lighting changes throughout the day. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in a neutral, comfortable position.
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... the Customer Support Center. Refer to the safety and warranty information that you will save you accept the terms of Microsoft® Windows® operating system preinstalled. After you do not use the programs. Instead, promptly return the entire computer for instructions on how ...to Chapter 8, "Getting information, help and information by telephone through the Windows Control Panel. See "Access Help" on page 57. 8 User Guide After installation, the language version can be able to learn more...
... the Customer Support Center. Refer to the safety and warranty information that you will save you accept the terms of Microsoft® Windows® operating system preinstalled. After you do not use the programs. Instead, promptly return the entire computer for instructions on how ...to Chapter 8, "Getting information, help and information by telephone through the Windows Control Panel. See "Access Help" on page 57. 8 User Guide After installation, the language version can be able to learn more...
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... system, follow the shutdown procedure for instructions on your operating system CDs or diskettes. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are usually provided with the device drivers. Installing other portions of antivirus software on how to the Access Help online... to the Access Help online help system. Chapter 2. Remember to your operating system. Updating your antivirus software. Lenovo provides a full version of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to install all device drivers after...
... system, follow the shutdown procedure for instructions on your operating system CDs or diskettes. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are usually provided with the device drivers. Installing other portions of antivirus software on how to the Access Help online... to the Access Help online help system. Chapter 2. Remember to your operating system. Updating your antivirus software. Lenovo provides a full version of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to install all device drivers after...
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... systems, preinstalled (varies by model) Note: Not all countries or regions have these operating systems. v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Additional operating systems might come with your computer following the publication of...
... systems, preinstalled (varies by model) Note: Not all countries or regions have these operating systems. v Microsoft Windows XP Home v Microsoft Windows XP Professional v Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with preinstalled software. Additional operating systems might come with your computer following the publication of...
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...were created. The following : 1. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 37 For information on the operating system from the factory. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, click Create Recovery Media. 2. Note: The recovery operations you can perform ...Help online help system, see "Access Help" on different operating systems: v Windows XP: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer is equipped with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one set of the hard disk to perform...
...were created. The following : 1. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 37 For information on the operating system from the factory. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, click Create Recovery Media. 2. Note: The recovery operations you can perform ...Help online help system, see "Access Help" on different operating systems: v Windows XP: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer is equipped with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one set of the hard disk to perform...
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...Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. v Windows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your system. 6. During the restore process, you are given the option to enter the Rescue..., and personal settings. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace" on Windows XP, you will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. 1. When using Product Recovery discs on the hard disk will ...
...Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. v Windows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your system. 6. During the restore process, you are given the option to enter the Rescue..., and personal settings. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace" on Windows XP, you will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. 1. When using Product Recovery discs on the hard disk will ...
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...Follow the instructions on the screen. You can restore the complete contents of your hard disk to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started. Recovering software 39 To perform a restore operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following...complete contents of your hard disk that operates independently from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, even if you have Chapter 4. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select All Programs, click ThinkVantage, then click Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens...
...Follow the instructions on the screen. You can restore the complete contents of your hard disk to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started. Recovering software 39 To perform a restore operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following...complete contents of your hard disk that operates independently from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, even if you have Chapter 4. From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select All Programs, click ThinkVantage, then click Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens...
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... system; Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system, you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to...preinstalled. v To restore your password when prompted. v For information about other partitions intact. After restoring a hard disk to start the Windows operating system. These CDs are unable to the original factory contents you hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 42. 2....
... system; Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system, you can perform using rescue media Rescue media such as a CD or USB hard disk drive enables you to...preinstalled. v To restore your password when prompted. v For information about other partitions intact. After restoring a hard disk to start the Windows operating system. These CDs are unable to the original factory contents you hear beeps or see "Solving recovery problems" on page 42. 2....
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... and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment. To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. Information on the appropriate file name. v Windows Vista: Use rescue media to perform all recovery operations except the...
... and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment. To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. Information on the appropriate file name. v Windows Vista: Use rescue media to perform all recovery operations except the...
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... to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for a factory-installed device, do the following methods to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. Device drivers for a README.TXT or other file with individual devices. Within the DRIVERS... 1. Note: If the repair operation finishes without error, you might be reinstalled using rescue media" on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the partition that you have a problem with an .INF extension, you ...
... to reinstall the device driver: v In the device subfolder, look for a factory-installed device, do the following methods to access the Windows environment after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. Device drivers for a README.TXT or other file with individual devices. Within the DRIVERS... 1. Note: If the repair operation finishes without error, you might be reinstalled using rescue media" on the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the partition that you have a problem with an .INF extension, you ...
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... Setup Utility, then press Enter. 8. The computer restarts. Note: If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, you can: v Use your computer before connecting the external device. Solving recovery problems If you are using rescue media" on page ... 43 If you are unable to its original factory contents. Use the down-arrow key to the Setup Utility exit menu. 7. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter. 9. v Use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to select Startup. 5....
... Setup Utility, then press Enter. 8. The computer restarts. Note: If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, you can: v Use your computer before connecting the external device. Solving recovery problems If you are using rescue media" on page ... 43 If you are unable to its original factory contents. Use the down-arrow key to the Setup Utility exit menu. 7. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter. 9. v Use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to select Startup. 5....
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... Guide If you want to press Esc several times). This feature works only with HyperThreading-aware operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows XP. The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. Therefore, you should always set HyperThreading to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. Advanced settings On... some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Disabled unless you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your changes will not be degraded. However, if you select Set Defaults and are sure your operating system supports HyperThreading....
... Guide If you want to press Esc several times). This feature works only with HyperThreading-aware operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows XP. The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. Therefore, you should always set HyperThreading to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. Advanced settings On... some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Disabled unless you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your changes will not be degraded. However, if you select Set Defaults and are sure your operating system supports HyperThreading....
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...on . Action Verify that : v The computer is on the computer. Verify that : v The computer is securely connected to a USB connector on your computer for Windows (used to "Cleaning the mouse" on and the brightness and contrast controls are used when diagnosing problems while running the... Windows operating system) 54 User Guide The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. v No keys are stuck. There are stuck down. ...
...on . Action Verify that : v The computer is on the computer. Verify that : v The computer is securely connected to a USB connector on your computer for Windows (used to "Cleaning the mouse" on and the brightness and contrast controls are used when diagnosing problems while running the... Windows operating system) 54 User Guide The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts. v No keys are stuck. There are stuck down. ...
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...Creating diagnostic diskettes" on the screen. To run PC-Doctor for DOS from http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. If you still suspect a problem after you run PC-Doctor for Windows and depending upon your machine type and model, PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for... and diagnostics 55 For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the PC-Doctor for Windows help you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Creating a diagnostic CD image To create ...
...Creating diagnostic diskettes" on the screen. To run PC-Doctor for DOS from http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. If you still suspect a problem after you run PC-Doctor for Windows and depending upon your machine type and model, PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for... and diagnostics 55 For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the PC-Doctor for Windows help you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Creating a diagnostic CD image To create ...
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...hardware. 5. Press the F1 key for additional help . 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. Chapter 7. To run . The procedure will reboot. 6. Optical mouse An optical mouse...Recovery workspace. Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace You can run . Select the diagnostic test you turn off your Lenovo computer. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Diagnose hardware. 5. Turn the mouse upside down the operating system and turn...
...hardware. 5. Press the F1 key for additional help . 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. Chapter 7. To run . The procedure will reboot. 6. Optical mouse An optical mouse...Recovery workspace. Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace You can run . Select the diagnostic test you turn off your Lenovo computer. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Diagnose hardware. 5. Turn the mouse upside down the operating system and turn...
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...computer. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to assist you will find a wide variety of sources available from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select Online Books, and click Online Books. The Online Books folder is also available in Portable Document ...(PDF) format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to various technologies, such as: v The Rescue and Recovery program v Productivity Center © Lenovo 2005, 2007. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not yet been installed on your computer, a message will be guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader...
...computer. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides publications to assist you will find a wide variety of sources available from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select Online Books, and click Online Books. The Online Books folder is also available in Portable Document ...(PDF) format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to various technologies, such as: v The Rescue and Recovery program v Productivity Center © Lenovo 2005, 2007. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not yet been installed on your computer, a message will be guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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... Access Help, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Access Help. For more information on CRUs, see "Service and upgrades" on select Lenovo computers. From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you buy, upgrade, and...: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on page vi. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Productivity Center. v Access troubleshooting and support information for hardware, operating systems,...
... Access Help, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Access Help. For more information on CRUs, see "Service and upgrades" on select Lenovo computers. From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you buy, upgrade, and...: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on page vi. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Productivity Center. v Access troubleshooting and support information for hardware, operating systems,...
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... or region. For more information about these services, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that is sold, your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to change without notice. Service will be performed by country...Customer Support Center. network setup and configuration; To determine whether your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Service methods and procedures vary by service providers authorized to the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. 64 User Guide In some services might apply at the...
... or region. For more information about these services, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on -site service) that is sold, your preinstalled Microsoft Windows product, refer to change without notice. Service will be performed by country...Customer Support Center. network setup and configuration; To determine whether your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Service methods and procedures vary by service providers authorized to the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. 64 User Guide In some services might apply at the...