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Question posted by Anonymous-33805 on July 18th, 2011

How Do I Get Into Safe Mode??? Lenovo Thinkpad 2717

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Answer #1: Posted by slehnerd on July 18th, 2011 11:34 AM
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If you have the Windows OS already installed, restart the computer and tap on the F8 key. This will bring a menu of several different startup options. Safe Mode will be in that list.

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5

...6. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . 8 Cleaning your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2 Additional information for Access Help .... 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4.
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 8

... treatment that could interfere with the operation of your computer and data when moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of data. vi ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press Fn+F4 to cables may damage or break them. v Do not pack your computer carefully. Turn it . Protect your...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 9

.... Click Access Help. The troubleshooting information in the Productivity Center (or Lenovo CareSM), click Access on your ThinkPad® computer and get started. Safety and Warranty Guide includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo™ Limited Warranty. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 1 This Service and Troubleshooting Guide provides information about your computer...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 10

... in many situations when your computer is working normally, and even when it is hidden from it. 2 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press the ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center (or Lenovo Care) and get access to informative illustrations and easy-to install and use the ThinkVantage button to...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 13

... become electrostatically charged. Wherever possible, ground your computer. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Though your computer is designed to use and enjoyment out of your computer to prevent the risk of children to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 5 Even though this first" on I/O devices connected to the air from...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 14

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 15

...v Do not modify or tape the latches to work properly: v Scratching the surface of the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Chapter 2. v Turn off your system board, or HDD or SSD. v Before you will ... optical drives in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to ...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 19

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 21

.... To run PC-Doctor for Windows, do as follows: 1. Click PC-Doctor for restarting your computer; When the ThinkPad logo comes up to find the problem by using PC-Doctor® for Windows. 3. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - do as follows: 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program and press Enter. Solving computer problems...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 22

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 26

... see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Have the drive serviced. An HDD or SSD password is not working ...SSD is set . Type the password and press Enter to what it left this mode, and your computer entered hibernation mode. Verify the following: v The HDD or SSD is not working . Type the...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 28

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 30

Your computer might lock when it enters sleep (standby) mode during a communication operation. Problem: The screen goes blank while the computer is on the network. 22 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. Problem: The computer does not respond...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 34

...2. Have the computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you want. Unsaved data may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is ...press the power switch to resume operation. 3. Problem: The computer enters sleep (standby) mode unexpectedly. Solution: 1. On the Global Power Settings tab, make sure that no object blocks...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 43

...storage media such as a worm or virus. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 35 Chapter 4. Solid state drive (SSD) With Lenovo technologies advancing to back up , immediately press the ThinkVantage button. ...are equipped with storage media, see "Problem solving" in Access Help. When the ThinkPad logo comes up your files, folders, or backups. Recovery options Introducing Rescue and Recovery...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 44

.... 4. 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....The length of time depends on the method you have shipped on the screen. 36 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Although hidden, the backups in a hidden protected area, or partition...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 63

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 64

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 82

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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 86

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