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... problems . . . . . 104 Printer problems 107 Serial port problems 107 Software problems 107 USB problems 108 Diagnostic programs 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 109 PC-Doctor for service 113 Using other services 113 Purchasing additional services 114 Appendix A. Getting information, help, and ...112 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 112 Lenovo Support Web site 112 Help and service 112 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 112 Calling for DOS 109 Chapter 11. Preventing problems . . . 85 Keeping your computer current 85 Getting the latest device drivers ...
... problems . . . . . 104 Printer problems 107 Serial port problems 107 Software problems 107 USB problems 108 Diagnostic programs 109 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 109 PC-Doctor for service 113 Using other services 113 Purchasing additional services 114 Appendix A. Getting information, help, and ...112 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . . 112 Lenovo Support Web site 112 Help and service 112 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 112 Calling for DOS 109 Chapter 11. Preventing problems . . . 85 Keeping your computer current 85 Getting the latest device drivers ...
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...Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network. • Wake on Ring... allows a computer to be turned on Modem, is a set of data storage devices (such as Wake on or woken up by Lenovo. • Smart Performance Choice The Smart Performance Choice function enables your computer to run with better acoustic performance or better thermal performance. ...
...Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network. • Wake on Ring... allows a computer to be turned on Modem, is a set of data storage devices (such as Wake on or woken up by Lenovo. • Smart Performance Choice The Smart Performance Choice function enables your computer to run with better acoustic performance or better thermal performance. ...
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...Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can use to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). When the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is a...your computer up-to detect and eliminate viruses. Figure 1. 3. Antivirus software Your computer comes with a free 30-day subscription. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on the front of the connectors on your computer. Front connector locations 1 Optical drive ...
...Update The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you can use to -date by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). When the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is a...your computer up-to detect and eliminate viruses. Figure 1. 3. Antivirus software Your computer comes with a free 30-day subscription. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on the front of the connectors on your computer. Front connector locations 1 Optical drive ...
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... in addition to a metal expansion-slot cover or other computer components. • Before you , can cause static electricity to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to help you must install additional software in this is...by the edges. When this section along with the option. For some external options, you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that come with your computer" on the rear of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors on page 8 to install or ...
... in addition to a metal expansion-slot cover or other computer components. • Before you , can cause static electricity to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to help you must install additional software in this is...by the edges. When this section along with the option. For some external options, you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that come with your computer" on the rear of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors on page 8 to install or ...
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... computer. 2. Connecting a new keyboard or mouse What to do the following: 1. See "Locating components" on the computer. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for the locations of the USB connectors on page 10 for operating systems that all power cords from the computer. 4. If you need... to your computer. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis to the ...
... computer. 2. Connecting a new keyboard or mouse What to do the following: 1. See "Locating components" on the computer. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for the locations of the USB connectors on page 10 for operating systems that all power cords from the computer. 4. If you need... to your computer. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis to the ...
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... using recovery media You can perform using a rescue medium • Installing or reinstalling device drivers • Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore. or hardware-related problem. The recovery... the Rescue and Recovery workspace • Creating and using recovery media vary depending on different operating systems. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 69 b. There are useful if you can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to create recovery media...
... using recovery media You can perform using a rescue medium • Installing or reinstalling device drivers • Solving recovery problems Notes: 1. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-click Enhanced Backup and Restore. or hardware-related problem. The recovery... the Rescue and Recovery workspace • Creating and using recovery media vary depending on different operating systems. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 69 b. There are useful if you can use recovery media to restore the hard disk drive to create recovery media...
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... other methods of the hard disk to the factory default state, all your computer hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you can create recovery media using only discs, so this operation is required for some devices. See "...Reinstalling device drivers" on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create ...
... other methods of the hard disk to the factory default state, all your computer hard disk drive to reinstall device drivers for this option) After you can create recovery media using only discs, so this operation is required for some devices. See "...Reinstalling device drivers" on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create ...
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... default state: The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of the following : 1. See "Reinstalling device drivers" on the computer. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to the factory default settings, all files on the operating system.... 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The rescue disc can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the primary hard disk...
... default state: The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of the following : 1. See "Reinstalling device drivers" on the computer. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to the factory default settings, all files on the operating system.... 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The rescue disc can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the primary hard disk...
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..., use the rescue medium: 1. Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on your Lenovo computer, do the following instructions to reinstall selected factory-installed applications and device drivers. When the Please select boot device window opens, release the F12 key. 3. In the...there are several subfolders named for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, use the rescue ...
..., use the rescue medium: 1. Using a rescue medium This section provides instructions on your Lenovo computer, do the following instructions to reinstall selected factory-installed applications and device drivers. When the Please select boot device window opens, release the F12 key. 3. In the...there are several subfolders named for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Your computer has provisions that enable you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, use the rescue ...
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... changing the current configuration of reinstalling a program varies from Lenovo, do the following : 1. Refer to the documentation provided with the .inf extension and you might be named after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Open the APPS folder. Open the DRIVERS folder. In the application subfolder, look for more information...
... changing the current configuration of reinstalling a program varies from Lenovo, do the following : 1. Refer to the documentation provided with the .inf extension and you might be named after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Open the APPS folder. Open the DRIVERS folder. In the application subfolder, look for more information...
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..., refer to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For more information about the Setup Utility program, see "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 69. Recovery information 75 In the application subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file or other external devices) set of ...recovery media as early as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. For more information about reinstalling device drivers that came with your rescue device is important to complete the installation. See "Creating and using recovery media" on page 73....
..., refer to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For more information about the Setup Utility program, see "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 69. Recovery information 75 In the application subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file or other external devices) set of ...recovery media as early as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. For more information about reinstalling device drivers that came with your rescue device is important to complete the installation. See "Creating and using recovery media" on page 73....
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...change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type: a. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the BIOS update link. 3. During this happens, perform the following : 1. Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that...instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system. 4. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the computer. 2. Click the TXT file that ...
...change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type: a. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the BIOS update link. 3. During this happens, perform the following : 1. Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that...instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system. 4. Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are connected to the computer. 2. Click the TXT file that ...
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... or enhancements. Click the category of Windows components (such as Media Player), fixes to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Download and install the device driver. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are stored on the Windows Web site have not been..." on the screen. Update packages © Copyright Lenovo 2011 85 The device drivers provided on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from Lenovo. Select the machine type of the following : 1. Click the appropriate device driver. 6. The device drivers provided on page 85 for the various Windows operating ...
... or enhancements. Click the category of Windows components (such as Media Player), fixes to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Download and install the device driver. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are stored on the Windows Web site have not been..." on the screen. Update packages © Copyright Lenovo 2011 85 The device drivers provided on Lenovo servers and can be downloaded from Lenovo. Select the machine type of the following : 1. Click the appropriate device driver. 6. The device drivers provided on page 85 for the various Windows operating ...
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... 1. Food particles and spills might make the keyboard and mouse stick and unusable. 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Double-click Update and Drivers. The following topics offer information to help you can predefine scheduled updates to help you keep your computer from overheating. •... system to run. You can start the program manually, or you understand the importance. Click System Update. Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. 2. Cleaning and maintenance With appropriate care and maintenance your computer. If the System Update program came with your computer,...
... 1. Food particles and spills might make the keyboard and mouse stick and unusable. 86 ThinkCentre User Guide Double-click Update and Drivers. The following topics offer information to help you can predefine scheduled updates to help you keep your computer from overheating. •... system to run. You can start the program manually, or you understand the importance. Click System Update. Click Start ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. 2. Cleaning and maintenance With appropriate care and maintenance your computer. If the System Update program came with your computer,...
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...monitor surface If you have a flat-panel computer display that has a flexible film surface, do the following precautions before installing new device drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Keep your business. Many computer supply stores carry the special cleaning fluids for LCD ...and recordable DVD drives. • Back up all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on page 70 for LCD maintenance. Lenovo makes a number of backup programs available commercially. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. A log book can use or schedule System ...
...monitor surface If you have a flat-panel computer display that has a flexible film surface, do the following precautions before installing new device drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Keep your business. Many computer supply stores carry the special cleaning fluids for LCD ...and recordable DVD drives. • Back up all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on page 70 for LCD maintenance. Lenovo makes a number of backup programs available commercially. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. A log book can use or schedule System ...
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... program does not use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are running is configured to use the audio jacks on the adapter. • Make sure that the Mute settings are connected to match the connector...
... program does not use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. • Verify that the audio device drivers are running is configured to use the audio jacks on the adapter. • Make sure that the Mute settings are connected to match the connector...
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.... 4. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Some keyboards have integrated USB connectors that can be used for a USB mouse or pointing device. • Verify that the device drivers for the mouse or pointing device are installed correctly. • If you are using an Enhanced Performance USB keyboard and one or more of the...
.... 4. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Some keyboards have integrated USB connectors that can be used for a USB mouse or pointing device. • Verify that the device drivers for the mouse or pointing device are installed correctly. • If you are using an Enhanced Performance USB keyboard and one or more of the...
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...actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might be causing the problem. Action: The monitor might need technical assistance, see if device drivers are installed. See Chapter 11 "Getting information, help, and service" on page 111 for the affected application program to be causing the... monitor to the monitor and the monitor connector on the computer. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that the necessary device drivers for further information on page 111. A loose cable can reset the refresh rate through your operating system documentation or help , ...
...actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might be causing the problem. Action: The monitor might need technical assistance, see if device drivers are installed. See Chapter 11 "Getting information, help, and service" on page 111 for the affected application program to be causing the... monitor to the monitor and the monitor connector on the computer. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that the necessary device drivers for further information on page 111. A loose cable can reset the refresh rate through your operating system documentation or help , ...
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...distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable. • The cable is installed properly. Click Device Manager. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the monitor. Instead, it cannot connect to the network. Actions: Make sure that: • The ...cable is installed properly. • You are using the correct device driver. If an exclamation mark is 100 meters. Turn on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting. ...
...distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable. • The cable is installed properly. Click Device Manager. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the monitor. Instead, it cannot connect to the network. Actions: Make sure that: • The ...cable is installed properly. • You are using the correct device driver. If an exclamation mark is 100 meters. Turn on the screen. • The switch port and the adapter have the same duplex setting. ...
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... model, it is securely connected. • Connect to the "Solution" description for the necessary settings. Check the Web site and verify the driver version supported by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in wireless networking card. If you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or... in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your wireless LAN driver is also configured for your LAN administrator for no apparent reason. Instead, it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps. The adapter...
... model, it is securely connected. • Connect to the "Solution" description for the necessary settings. Check the Web site and verify the driver version supported by double-clicking the Access Connections icon in wireless networking card. If you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or... in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps Symptom: If your wireless LAN driver is also configured for your LAN administrator for no apparent reason. Instead, it cannot connect to the network at 100 Mbps. The adapter...