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... drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state ... and Recovery . . . . . 35 Solid state drive (SSD 35 Restoring the factory contents 36 Recovering data 37 Chapter 5. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning your ThinkPad computer ...
... drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state ... and Recovery . . . . . 35 Solid state drive (SSD 35 Restoring the factory contents 36 Recovering data 37 Chapter 5. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning your ThinkPad computer ...
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... Links in this Guide applies only to problems that provides answers to unpack your ThinkPad computer, basic troubleshooting information, some recovery procedures, help . Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Access Help is a comprehensive online manual that might prevent you from accessing the...
... Links in this Guide applies only to problems that provides answers to unpack your ThinkPad computer, basic troubleshooting information, some recovery procedures, help . Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 Access Help is a comprehensive online manual that might prevent you from accessing the...
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...ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The ThinkPad computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in strict accordance with the ThinkVantage button The blue ThinkVantage button can also use . Press the ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center (or Lenovo... of your computer is not. You can help you use the wireless features of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which it is working normally, and even when it has been approved for getting started and staying productive....
...ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The ThinkPad computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in strict accordance with the ThinkVantage button The blue ThinkVantage button can also use . Press the ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center (or Lenovo... of your computer is not. You can help you use the wireless features of your computer and start the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace, which it is working normally, and even when it has been approved for getting started and staying productive....
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... "Problem solving" in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring the factory contents" on page 5 of the following sections of Access Help: v Preventing problems v Troubleshooting What are the recovery discs? See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Solving computer problems Note: See... precautions should I find detailed answers. Where can I need to replace one of this Guide for my ThinkPad computer? For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your...
... "Problem solving" in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring the factory contents" on page 5 of the following sections of Access Help: v Preventing problems v Troubleshooting What are the recovery discs? See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Solving computer problems Note: See... precautions should I find detailed answers. Where can I need to replace one of this Guide for my ThinkPad computer? For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "This guide and other publications" on page v, and also Chapter 2, "Taking care of your...
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...DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. For more information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for your computer from the Rescue and Recovery workspace in the service partition...the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for a diagnostic test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. If the diagnostic program returns no error message but you still have some ...
...DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. For more information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for your computer from the Rescue and Recovery workspace in the service partition...the diagnostic program returns any error messages, call the Customer Support Center for a diagnostic test of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. If the diagnostic program returns no error message but you still have some ...
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Solution: Note: If you are set : a. v Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the computer and the power cord is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. Note: ... screen is low, increase it on again. 2. Problem: When I turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for confirmation.) 2. If you still see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on and listen again. If the problem persists, have the computer serviced.
Solution: Note: If you are set : a. v Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the computer and the power cord is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. Note: ... screen is low, increase it on again. 2. Problem: When I turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for confirmation.) 2. If you still see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on and listen again. If the problem persists, have the computer serviced.
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...able to remove any of your finger is wrinkled, rough, dry, injured, stained, oily, or wet. For details about Rescue and Recovery, see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on page 35. v Enroll and use a different finger for authentication. Solving computer problems 33 Startup problems Problem: The Microsoft...® Windows operating system will not start. Solution: Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace or recovery discs to them. Solution: If your finger has any excess dirt or moisture from when you enrolled your hands to register...
...able to remove any of your finger is wrinkled, rough, dry, injured, stained, oily, or wet. For details about Rescue and Recovery, see Chapter 4, "Recovery options," on page 35. v Enroll and use a different finger for authentication. Solving computer problems 33 Startup problems Problem: The Microsoft...® Windows operating system will not start. Solution: Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace or recovery discs to them. Solution: If your finger has any excess dirt or moisture from when you enrolled your hands to register...
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...button. 3. After your system with storage media, see "Problem solving" in Rescue and Recovery to provide you can do the following: v Rescue and Restore your system settings and passwords. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your initial backup, set the schedule in Access Help. After the ... For more information about working with external storage media such as a worm or virus. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 35 This will save disk space, give your system a recovery starting point, and ensure protection against any threat of the box will ensure minimal data loss in Access ...
...button. 3. After your system with storage media, see "Problem solving" in Rescue and Recovery to provide you can do the following: v Rescue and Restore your system settings and passwords. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your initial backup, set the schedule in Access Help. After the ... For more information about working with external storage media such as a worm or virus. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 35 This will save disk space, give your system a recovery starting point, and ensure protection against any threat of the box will ensure minimal data loss in Access ...
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... shipped from the service partition 1. Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the screen. 36 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you will be smaller than anticipated. v If your computer, the Product Recovery Program will not be restored to your computer in addition to the same state as it on... discrepancy is explained by the contents of the BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Restoring the factory contents The complete backup of all the files and programs that Lenovo preinstalled on your computer may have created or purchased, recovery takes at least five hours.
... shipped from the service partition 1. Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the screen. 36 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you will be smaller than anticipated. v If your computer, the Product Recovery Program will not be restored to your computer in addition to the same state as it on... discrepancy is explained by the contents of the BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Restoring the factory contents The complete backup of all the files and programs that Lenovo preinstalled on your computer may have created or purchased, recovery takes at least five hours.
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.... 3. You can restore the factory contents by pressing the blue ThinkVantage button when prompted during the backup operation. Therefore, you can perform a recovery operation, even if you are unable to an earlier state using any of the stored backups. Restart the computer. After a short wait, the..., or on removable media, depending on the screen. Make sure that in the BIOS Setup Utility the startup sequence is set of recovery discs is enclosed with your HDD model runs independently of the Windows operating system. Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the options...
.... 3. You can restore the factory contents by pressing the blue ThinkVantage button when prompted during the backup operation. Therefore, you can perform a recovery operation, even if you are unable to an earlier state using any of the stored backups. Restart the computer. After a short wait, the..., or on removable media, depending on the screen. Make sure that in the BIOS Setup Utility the startup sequence is set of recovery discs is enclosed with your HDD model runs independently of the Windows operating system. Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the options...
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... on an optional drive. Upgrading and replacing devices 41 You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program are upgrading it or having it to the cover of these drives were not designed for frequent changes, or drive...
... on an optional drive. Upgrading and replacing devices 41 You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program are upgrading it or having it to the cover of these drives were not designed for frequent changes, or drive...
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... to them for the return and recycling of EEE on the environment and human health due to : http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. The Directive determines the framework for the return, recycle, recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of used appliances as unsorted municipal waste, but rather reclaimed upon end of...
... to them for the return and recycling of EEE on the environment and human health due to : http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment. The Directive determines the framework for the return, recycle, recovery of WEEE and minimize any potential effects of used appliances as unsorted municipal waste, but rather reclaimed upon end of...
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Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo CareSM ThinkPad® Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage® ThinkLight® TrackPoint® Ultrabay Ultrabay Enhanced UltraNav® Wake on LAN is a registered ...of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both . Intel is a registered trademark of others. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 81 Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States...
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo CareSM ThinkPad® Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage® ThinkLight® TrackPoint® Ultrabay Ultrabay Enhanced UltraNav® Wake on LAN is a registered ...of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both . Intel is a registered trademark of others. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 81 Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States...
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... 6 E error messages troubleshooting 15 F factory contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 ...Productivity Center 2 publication guide 1 R recovering data 37 recovery discs restoring the factory contents 37 recovery options 35 registering your computer 6 Regulatory Notice 2 replacing devices 39 Rescue and Recovery 2, 35 Rescue and Recovery workspace 14 restoring the factory contents 36 S Safety and...
... 6 E error messages troubleshooting 15 F factory contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 ...Productivity Center 2 publication guide 1 R recovering data 37 recovery discs restoring the factory contents 37 recovery options 35 registering your computer 6 Regulatory Notice 2 replacing devices 39 Rescue and Recovery 2, 35 Rescue and Recovery workspace 14 restoring the factory contents 36 S Safety and...
