Microsoft Windows XP Conversion Kit
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... installation files for the Windows XP operating system and value-add software applications provided by Lenovo. v Only the Rescue and Recovery disc is being made available to satisfy those Lenovo® customers who have a specific need to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. ... have a DVD drive to a service technician, rescue files, communicate over the network, troubleshoot a problem, or reinstall the Windows XP operating system from starting, you can use the Rescue and Recovery disc to start the conversion process. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Notes: v You must have a...
... installation files for the Windows XP operating system and value-add software applications provided by Lenovo. v Only the Rescue and Recovery disc is being made available to satisfy those Lenovo® customers who have a specific need to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. ... have a DVD drive to a service technician, rescue files, communicate over the network, troubleshoot a problem, or reinstall the Windows XP operating system from starting, you can use the Rescue and Recovery disc to start the conversion process. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Notes: v You must have a...
ThinkPad G40 and G41 series Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... cursor to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to room temperature. Checkout guide v If the problem persists, go to the next section. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on page 45. To check the battery pack, do... this condition the battery pack can charge to "Product overview" on , replace the system board. Remove it . Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of battery power remaining is still not charged, go to 100% of the total power...
... cursor to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to room temperature. Checkout guide v If the problem persists, go to the next section. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on page 45. To check the battery pack, do... this condition the battery pack can charge to "Product overview" on , replace the system board. Remove it . Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of battery power remaining is still not charged, go to 100% of the total power...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... about hard disk capacity . . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 25 A startup problem 26 Other problems 28 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 30 Recovering pre...
... about hard disk capacity . . . Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 12 Error messages 12 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 25 A startup problem 26 Other problems 28 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 30 Recovering pre...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 25 A startup problem 26 Other problems 28 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 30 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 31 Upgrading the hard disk drive 32 Replacing the battery 34 © Copyright Lenovo 2005. ©...
... 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 19 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 20 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 25 Hard disk drive problems 25 A startup problem 26 Other problems 28 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 30 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 31 Upgrading the hard disk drive 32 Replacing the battery 34 © Copyright Lenovo 2005. ©...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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..., refer to Access IBM, your computer, you can test it has found no problems, consider running . computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If PC-Doctor for Windows reports that all of the supervisor password is running more of... in PC-Doctor for Windows. Have the computer serviced. 0177: Bad SVP data, stop POST task The EEPROM checksum is PC-Doctor for Windows. Click Start. 2. do as follows: 1. Error messages Notes: 1. Click PC-Doctor. 4. The System Test of the Test Scripts runs some tests of critical hardware ...
..., refer to Access IBM, your computer, you can test it has found no problems, consider running . computer serviced. 12 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide If PC-Doctor for Windows reports that all of the supervisor password is running more of... in PC-Doctor for Windows. Have the computer serviced. 0177: Bad SVP data, stop POST task The EEPROM checksum is PC-Doctor for Windows. Click Start. 2. do as follows: 1. Error messages Notes: 1. Click PC-Doctor. 4. The System Test of the Test Scripts runs some tests of critical hardware ...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 02D0: System cache error The cache is plugged in - Power off ; Solving computer problems 15 Remove it . Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized The daughter card is detectedReplace it with a battery of the correct model. then turn it with a battery... 1802: Unauthorized network card is not supported on to complete the boot process. You cannot use the attached battery with this computer. Solving computer problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to...
... If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced. 02D0: System cache error The cache is plugged in - Power off ; Solving computer problems 15 Remove it . Remove it . 1803: Unauthorized The daughter card is detectedReplace it with a battery of the correct model. then turn it with a battery... 1802: Unauthorized network card is not supported on to complete the boot process. You cannot use the attached battery with this computer. Solving computer problems Message Solution 0280: Previous boot incomplete Your computer was previously unable to...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...before your computer cannot resume normal operation. Have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Double-click RECOVER TO FACTORY ...computer, complete one of the hard disk, and then install software preinstalled. Press F1 to start , call the Support Center. Press Enter. 2. The power-on -screen instructions. v... has failed. Type the supervisor password and press Enter. Solving computer problems Message Solution 1810: Hard disk partition layout error A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on password or a supervisor...
...before your computer cannot resume normal operation. Have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Double-click RECOVER TO FACTORY ...computer, complete one of the hard disk, and then install software preinstalled. Press F1 to start , call the Support Center. Press Enter. 2. The power-on -screen instructions. v... has failed. Type the supervisor password and press Enter. Solving computer problems Message Solution 1810: Hard disk partition layout error A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on password or a supervisor...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...v The ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. Solving computer problems 17 Press F9 and then Enter to the BIOS Setup Utility. Problem: When I turn off the computer; Chapter 2. If the power-on the power switch again for confirmation..., make sure that: v The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Errors without messages Problem: When I turn it on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Solution Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM to restart...
...v The ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. Solving computer problems 17 Press F9 and then Enter to the BIOS Setup Utility. Problem: When I turn off the computer; Chapter 2. If the power-on the power switch again for confirmation..., make sure that: v The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Errors without messages Problem: When I turn it on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Solution Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM to restart...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... on the screen, have the hard disk drive replaced. Solution: Reinstall your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; Solving computer problems Solution: Make sure that supports only 640×480 resolution (VGA mode), the screen image...
... on the screen, have the hard disk drive replaced. Solution: Reinstall your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the same size as the actual screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; Solving computer problems Solution: Make sure that supports only 640×480 resolution (VGA mode), the screen image...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... Windows XP or Windows 2000 has been installed. 22 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Click Power Management. 3. Select the hibernate support checkbox. 5. Click the Hibernate tab. 4. Solving computer problems Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to... does not return from standby mode, or the standby indicator stays on the computer screen. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program. 2. Solution: The computer cannot enter hibernation mode. Problem: The computer does not return from standby mode, it may have entered standby or hibernation...
... Windows XP or Windows 2000 has been installed. 22 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Click Power Management. 3. Select the hibernate support checkbox. 5. Click the Hibernate tab. 4. Solving computer problems Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to... does not return from standby mode, or the standby indicator stays on the computer screen. Start the ThinkPad Configuration Program. 2. Solution: The computer cannot enter hibernation mode. Problem: The computer does not return from standby mode, it may have entered standby or hibernation...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...Press Fn+F7 to your computer. Solution: Make sure that: v The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Click Start. 2. Click Advanced. 8. Solving computer problems Problem: Under Windows XP, the Fn+F3 key combination does not make the screen brighter. If you can use the Fn... user to have logged on (is on to bring up the image. v The display resolution and color depth are correctly set . Computer screen problems Problem: The screen is correct. Click Control Panel. 3. Chapter 2. v The monitor type is blank. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Display in...
...Press Fn+F7 to your computer. Solution: Make sure that: v The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Click Start. 2. Click Advanced. 8. Solving computer problems Problem: Under Windows XP, the Fn+F3 key combination does not make the screen brighter. If you can use the Fn... user to have logged on (is on to bring up the image. v The display resolution and color depth are correctly set . Computer screen problems Problem: The screen is correct. Click Control Panel. 3. Chapter 2. v The monitor type is blank. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Display in...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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... using a desktop size of the following: v If you turn it on your computer. Click Advanced.... 5. Your computer's display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). Problem: A message, "Unable to start DVD playback. Click the Monitor tab. 8. then turn on again. v If you are correctly set. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 11. For Windows 2000... you try to create overlay window," appears when you turn off your computer. A small number of the TFT technology. v Close programs not being used. 24 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... using a desktop size of the following: v If you turn it on your computer. Click Advanced.... 5. Your computer's display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). Problem: A message, "Unable to start DVD playback. Click the Monitor tab. 8. then turn on again. v If you are correctly set. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 11. For Windows 2000... you try to create overlay window," appears when you turn off your computer. A small number of the TFT technology. v Close programs not being used. 24 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...it still cannot be heard when: v The hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it serviced. Chapter 2. Problem: The operating time for a fully charged battery is still short, use a new battery. Problem: The battery does not charge. If the battery feels hot... battery status indicator shows empty. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. Solving computer problems Battery problems Problem: The battery cannot be over-discharged. If your computer. Solving computer problems 25 Solution: The battery might be fully charged in the standard charge time for ...
...it still cannot be heard when: v The hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it serviced. Chapter 2. Problem: The operating time for a fully charged battery is still short, use a new battery. Problem: The battery does not charge. If the battery feels hot... battery status indicator shows empty. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. Solving computer problems Battery problems Problem: The battery cannot be over-discharged. If your computer. Solving computer problems 25 Solution: The battery might be fully charged in the standard charge time for ...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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Starting the Rescue and Recovery workspace is disabled. If it is included in the list and press the x key. A startup problem Problem: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will appear: 26 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To open Rescue and Recovery, do the following: 1. ...Turn off your PC, then turn it in the "Excluded from boot order" list, it is easy. A window such as this will not start. Problem: The hard disk...
Starting the Rescue and Recovery workspace is disabled. If it is included in the list and press the x key. A startup problem Problem: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will appear: 26 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To open Rescue and Recovery, do the following: 1. ...Turn off your PC, then turn it in the "Excluded from boot order" list, it is easy. A window such as this will not start. Problem: The hard disk...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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To turn off the computer, press and hold the power switch for it is disabled. Solution: Refer to the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Refer to the Startup menu of the knowledge base article you are all set so that the device from the device you want .... not respond. Solution: You can get detailed information in the BIOS Setup Utility is set as a diskette drive. Other problems Problem: The computer locks or does not accept any input. Problem: The computer does not start from a device you want , such as 11. This moves the entry to the "Boot priority order" list. Solution...
To turn off the computer, press and hold the power switch for it is disabled. Solution: Refer to the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Refer to the Startup menu of the knowledge base article you are all set so that the device from the device you want .... not respond. Solution: You can get detailed information in the BIOS Setup Utility is set as a diskette drive. Other problems Problem: The computer locks or does not accept any input. Problem: The computer does not start from a device you want , such as 11. This moves the entry to the "Boot priority order" list. Solution...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button.″ The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Solving computer problems 31 Your computer restarts. You can start Windows. For more information about the Rapid Restore Ultra program, see "Introducing Rescue and Recovery" in the recovery ... Use a drive that reflect the contents of the files on -board help. Watch the display carefully. Follow the instructions on your ThinkPad computer. 1. Attention: All of the hard disk, as it by pressing the blue Access IBM button when prompted during startup. If ...
...interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button.″ The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 4. Solving computer problems 31 Your computer restarts. You can start Windows. For more information about the Rapid Restore Ultra program, see "Introducing Rescue and Recovery" in the recovery ... Use a drive that reflect the contents of the files on -board help. Watch the display carefully. Follow the instructions on your ThinkPad computer. 1. Attention: All of the hard disk, as it by pressing the blue Access IBM button when prompted during startup. If ...
(Greek) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...the properties of your Access Point in all geographies. If you have a problem to connect to the extended channel mode enablement instructions. Select the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 42 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To check the support of this... is operated outside the United States and Canada in the United States and Canada. When used . Start the computer and log on the desktop) and select Properties. 3. Click Start, then right-click My Computer (for the Access Point to determine the authorization of the installed wireless...
...the properties of your Access Point in all geographies. If you have a problem to connect to the extended channel mode enablement instructions. Select the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 42 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide To check the support of this... is operated outside the United States and Canada in the United States and Canada. When used . Start the computer and log on the desktop) and select Properties. 3. Click Start, then right-click My Computer (for the Access Point to determine the authorization of the installed wireless...
(English) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 22 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting...devices . . . Wireless related information 45 Wireless Interoperability 45 Usage environment and your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for Mexico . . . 69 Appendix...
...problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 22 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting...devices . . . Wireless related information 45 Wireless Interoperability 45 Usage environment and your new ThinkPad computer 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance 2 Features 3 Specifications 5 Caring for Mexico . . . 69 Appendix...
(English) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 22 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . 30 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 32 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the battery 36 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 11
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 17 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 19 TrackPoint problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 22 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . 30 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 32 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the battery 36 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 11
(English) Service and Troubleshooting guide for the ThinkPad G41
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...Doctor for Windows. Make sure you have time to run PC-Doctor for Windows. 3. Click PC-Doctor. 4. do as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. If you are preparing to contact IBM for Windows. Attention Running any tests may take several minutes. Choose one of the tests from ...either the Device Categories or the Test Scripts. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems If you have a problem with your computer, you can rapidly provide information to the help technician. 12 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
...Doctor for Windows. Make sure you have time to run PC-Doctor for Windows. 3. Click PC-Doctor. 4. do as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. If you are preparing to contact IBM for Windows. Attention Running any tests may take several minutes. Choose one of the tests from ...either the Device Categories or the Test Scripts. Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems If you have a problem with your computer, you can rapidly provide information to the help technician. 12 ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide