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.... . . 46 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 46 Using a recovery repair diskette 46 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 47 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48 Solving recovery problems 48 Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service 63... lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 40 Chapter 3. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Basic troubleshooting 57 Diagnostic programs 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 59 Lenovo System Toolbox 59 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 59 PC-Doctor for service 65...
.... . . 46 Creating a recovery repair diskette . . . . . 46 Using a recovery repair diskette 46 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 47 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence . . 48 Solving recovery problems 48 Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service 63... lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 40 Chapter 3. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Basic troubleshooting 57 Diagnostic programs 58 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 59 Lenovo System Toolbox 59 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 59 PC-Doctor for service 65...
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... model type) Linux® 1. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible 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...
... model type) Linux® 1. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible 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...
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... to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating...
... to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating...
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... come with your computer. To open the computer cover. For some external options, you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to the computer. To...cover: 1. Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. See "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 8. 4. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any locking devices, such as a ...
... come with your computer. To open the computer cover. For some external options, you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to the computer. To...cover: 1. Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. See "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 8. 4. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any locking devices, such as a ...
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... the locked position. Otherwise, you cannot close the computer cover. 4. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is installed, lock the ...computer cover. 6. In addition to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the cables are available. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the...
... the locked position. Otherwise, you cannot close the computer cover. 4. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer chassis. Obtaining device drivers You can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is installed, lock the ...computer cover. 6. In addition to your computer can obtain device drivers for operating systems that the cables are available. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the...
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...To create Product Recovery discs on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how... factory default settings. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 41 Some methods vary depending on your operating system. 2. Chapter 3. Then,... Recovery Media. Note: The recovery operations you get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter explains when and how to recover in the startup sequence v Solving recovery...
...To create Product Recovery discs on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Creating recovery media This section provides instructions on how... factory default settings. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 41 Some methods vary depending on your operating system. 2. Chapter 3. Then,... Recovery Media. Note: The recovery operations you get familiar with recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter explains when and how to recover in the startup sequence v Solving recovery...
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... your boot medium (memory key or USB hard disk drive) to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on page 47 for this option) 42 User Guide After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery...
... your boot medium (memory key or USB hard disk drive) to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the screen. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on page 47 for this option) 42 User Guide After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery...
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..., do the following : 1. You can perform using a rescue medium to recover the computer from gaining access to reinstall device drivers for some devices. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 2. Recovery information 45 See "Installing or reinstalling device... v To create a rescue medium on how to the Rescue and Recovery workspace. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. Using rescue media This section provides instructions on Windows 7, do the following : 1. You can recover the...
..., do the following : 1. You can perform using a rescue medium to recover the computer from gaining access to reinstall device drivers for some devices. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 2. Recovery information 45 See "Installing or reinstalling device... v To create a rescue medium on how to the Rescue and Recovery workspace. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. Using rescue media This section provides instructions on Windows 7, do the following : 1. You can recover the...
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...-installed devices are located on the software media that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in your computer. Open the appropriate device...
...-installed devices are located on the software media that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in your computer. Open the appropriate device...
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... related links. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on the screen after the download begins. 4. The ... update (flash) BIOS from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Click Downloads and drivers. c. d. Print these instructions. This is very important because they are subject to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Refer to change without notice, including the...
... related links. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are not on the screen after the download begins. 4. The ... update (flash) BIOS from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Click Downloads and drivers. c. d. Print these instructions. This is very important because they are subject to pin 2 and pin 3. 7. Refer to change without notice, including the...
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..., create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Lenovo System Toolbox is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that... on page 60 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. For additional information about your computer. Turn off the computer. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your Windows operating...
..., create bootable diagnostic media, update system drivers, and review system information. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Lenovo System Toolbox is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that... on page 60 for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. For additional information about your computer. Turn off the computer. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your Windows operating...
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...and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to find a particular word or phrase. v Purchase... for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center provides...
...and Warranty The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo. Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to find a particular word or phrase. v Purchase... for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your personal preference, protecting data, expanding and upgrading, and troubleshooting. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center provides...
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...or use to obtain warranty 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 with the operating system or software... 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 application programs Refer to...
...or use to obtain warranty 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 with the operating system or software... 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 application programs Refer to...
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...creating and using recovery media 41 CRU completing the installation 37 customer support center 65 D deleting password 50 device drivers 38 installing 47 reinstalling 47 devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics programs, using 65 diagnostics, troubleshooting 57 diskette..., creating and using a recovery repair 46 documentation, using 65 drivers, device 38 drives bays 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 drives (continued) internal 20 specifications 21 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, ...
...creating and using recovery media 41 CRU completing the installation 37 customer support center 65 D deleting password 50 device drivers 38 installing 47 reinstalling 47 devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostics programs, using 65 diagnostics, troubleshooting 57 diskette..., creating and using a recovery repair 46 documentation, using 65 drivers, device 38 drives bays 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 drives (continued) internal 20 specifications 21 E environment, operating 4 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 9 exiting, ...
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