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... recovery media 35 Using recovery media 36 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 36 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 45 Basic troubleshooting 45 Diagnostic programs 46 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 46 Lenovo System Toolbox 46 PC-Doctor for service 52 Using other services ...53 Purchasing additional services 54 Appendix. Notices 55 Television output notice 56 Trademarks 56 Index 57 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Installing or replacing hardware 13 Handling static-sensitive devices 13 Installing or replacing hardware 13 Installing external options...
... recovery media 35 Using recovery media 36 Installing or reinstalling device drivers . . . . . 36 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 45 Basic troubleshooting 45 Diagnostic programs 46 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 46 Lenovo System Toolbox 46 PC-Doctor for service 52 Using other services ...53 Purchasing additional services 54 Appendix. Notices 55 Television output notice 56 Trademarks 56 Index 57 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 iii Installing or replacing hardware 13 Handling static-sensitive devices 13 Installing or replacing hardware 13 Installing external options...
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... password and supervisor password for BIOS access Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. Operating system, preinstalled v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP...
... password and supervisor password for BIOS access Software programs, preinstalled Your computer might come with preinstalled software programs. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. Operating system, preinstalled v Microsoft® Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP...
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... and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the Power Manager program, you can cause hardware failures. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on your ...Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on computers with Windows 7 from Lenovo. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Some examples of your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo...
... and installing software packages (TVT applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes, and other third party applications). By using the Power Manager program, you can cause hardware failures. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on your ...Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on computers with Windows 7 from Lenovo. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Some examples of your ThinkCentre® computer. Note: The Lenovo...
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...new part from touching the parts and other computer components. Movement can seriously damage computer components and parts. Never touch any software or device drivers that are ready to install or replace hardware for your computer. v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package ... come with the option. v Do not place the part on how to install the new part. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from...
...new part from touching the parts and other computer components. Movement can seriously damage computer components and parts. Never touch any software or device drivers that are ready to install or replace hardware for your computer. v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package ... come with the option. v Do not place the part on how to install the new part. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from...
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...directly from Lenovo by a software lock that any security cables you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to a desk, table, or other computer cables. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to secure your computer and is the same type of your computer to your computer. Obtaining device drivers You can... obtain device drivers for Kensington at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This is operated with the device...
...directly from Lenovo by a software lock that any security cables you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to a desk, table, or other computer cables. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to secure your computer and is the same type of your computer to your computer. Obtaining device drivers You can... obtain device drivers for Kensington at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This is operated with the device...
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... the factory default settings. After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Open the DRIVERS folder. Do one of the following : 1. You can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default...for various devices installed in an operational state after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. To install or reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following : v In the device subfolder, look for details. Using recovery media This section provides instructions...
... the factory default settings. After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Open the DRIVERS folder. Do one of the following : 1. You can use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default...for various devices installed in an operational state after the operating system, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. To install or reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following : v In the device subfolder, look for details. Using recovery media This section provides instructions...
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Recovery information 37 Follow the instructions to install the device driver. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to install the device driver. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. The TXT file contains information about how to your Windows Help and Support information system for a SETUP.EXE file. Chapter 3. v In the device subfolder, look for the detailed information about how to complete the installation. WIN98.txt.
Recovery information 37 Follow the instructions to install the device driver. v If the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, refer to install the device driver. Double-click the file and follow the instructions on the screen. The TXT file contains information about how to your Windows Help and Support information system for a SETUP.EXE file. Chapter 3. v In the device subfolder, look for the detailed information about how to complete the installation. WIN98.txt.
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... d. If this happens, perform the following procedure. Do the following to easily locate all the BIOS related links. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the TXT file that the recovery has started. After the recovery session completes, the computer restarts automatically. 5. Select BIOS in ...Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your machine type: a. Print these instructions. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click the BIOS update link. e. The computer will automatically begin recovering the POST/BIOS, and you will see a screen...
... d. If this happens, perform the following procedure. Do the following to easily locate all the BIOS related links. Click Downloads and drivers. Click the TXT file that the recovery has started. After the recovery session completes, the computer restarts automatically. 5. Select BIOS in ...Remove the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc from your machine type: a. Print these instructions. Follow the printed instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click the BIOS update link. e. The computer will automatically begin recovering the POST/BIOS, and you will see a screen...
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... Toolbox program. If you speak to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Depending on page 47 for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by using the...
... Toolbox program. If you speak to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Depending on page 47 for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The Lenovo System Toolbox program is preinstalled with the innovative technologies provided by using the...
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... obtaining help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer, and special offers. If the problem is necessary to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 55. You can also do the following services are available to help . v Find... help and 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 your computer model. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For information on page 45. v Hardware repair - v Download...
... obtaining help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer, and special offers. If the problem is necessary to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 55. You can also do the following services are available to help . v Find... help and 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 your computer model. v Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For information on page 45. v Hardware repair - v Download...
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...such 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 the safety and warranty information that is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to view a list of any...provided with your computer might not be eligible for International Warranty Service and to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that apply to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Note...
...such 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 the safety and warranty information that is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to view a list of any...provided with your computer might not be eligible for International Warranty Service and to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that apply to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Note...
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..., using 52 diagnostics, troubleshooting 45 documentation, using 52 drivers, device 32 drives internal 10 E environment, operating 3 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 2 external options, installing 13 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS update 44 features...information getting 51 important safety v resources 51 safety 51 warranty 51 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 36 installing options security features 32 installing, replacing memory module 19 PCI card 17 internal drives 10 internal drives 1 K keyboard...
..., using 52 diagnostics, troubleshooting 45 documentation, using 52 drivers, device 32 drives internal 10 E environment, operating 3 Ethernet 1 Ethernet connector 8 exiting, Setup Utility 42 expansion 2 external options, installing 13 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 F failure, recovering from POST/BIOS update 44 features...information getting 51 important safety v resources 51 safety 51 warranty 51 Input/Output (I/O) features 2 installing device drivers 36 installing options security features 32 installing, replacing memory module 19 PCI card 17 internal drives 10 internal drives 1 K keyboard...
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... 54 R rear connectors 7 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 44 software 35 recovery Boot-block Recovery 44 recovery media, creating and using 35 reinstalling device drivers 36 removing computer cover 14 removing, reinstalling front bezel 15 replacing battery 21 hard disk drive 26 58 User Guide replacing (continued) heat sink and...
... 54 R rear connectors 7 recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 44 software 35 recovery Boot-block Recovery 44 recovery media, creating and using 35 reinstalling device drivers 36 removing computer cover 14 removing, reinstalling front bezel 15 replacing battery 21 hard disk drive 26 58 User Guide replacing (continued) heat sink and...