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... 10. Troubleshooting computer problems 131 Diagnosing programs 131 Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . 131 Troubleshooting 131 Computer stops responding 132 Spills on deleting data from the Web site . . 126 Getting the latest drivers using a rescue medium 73 Creating a rescue medium 73...Using a rescue medium 73 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers 74 Solving recovery problems 75 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration 107 Installing a new operating system 107 Before you contact Lenovo 157 Register your hard disk drive 67 Using and understanding...
... 10. Troubleshooting computer problems 131 Diagnosing programs 131 Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . 131 Troubleshooting 131 Computer stops responding 132 Spills on deleting data from the Web site . . 126 Getting the latest drivers using a rescue medium 73 Creating a rescue medium 73...Using a rescue medium 73 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers 74 Solving recovery problems 75 Chapter 6. Advanced configuration 107 Installing a new operating system 107 Before you contact Lenovo 157 Register your hard disk drive 67 Using and understanding...
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...Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Mobile Broadband Activate Password Manager Power Manager Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery System Update ThinkVantage GPS Icon name Internet Connection Airbag Protection Fingerprint Reader System Health and Diagnostics 3G Mobile Broadband Password Vault Power Controls Factory Recovery Disks Enhanced Backup and Restore Update and Drivers... process completes, the application icon will be activated. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Then depending on the application you want to access, double-click the corresponding icon....
...Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Mobile Broadband Activate Password Manager Power Manager Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery System Update ThinkVantage GPS Icon name Internet Connection Airbag Protection Fingerprint Reader System Health and Diagnostics 3G Mobile Broadband Password Vault Power Controls Factory Recovery Disks Enhanced Backup and Restore Update and Drivers... process completes, the application icon will be activated. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Then depending on the application you want to access, double-click the corresponding icon....
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... Password Manager System and Security User Accounts and Family Safety Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and Restore ThinkVantage GPS Network and Internet System and Security Lenovo - Product Overview 21 Airbag Protection Communications Utility Hardware and Sound Lenovo - Update and Drivers Rescue and Recovery System and Security Lenovo - Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration...
... Password Manager System and Security User Accounts and Family Safety Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and Restore ThinkVantage GPS Network and Internet System and Security Lenovo - Product Overview 21 Airbag Protection Communications Utility Hardware and Sound Lenovo - Update and Drivers Rescue and Recovery System and Security Lenovo - Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration...
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... third party applications). The Message Center Plus can adjust your power settings to give you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by Lenovo, such as when the computer was originally shipped from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. By using recovery media" on... users to manage and remember all their sensitive and easy-to keep updated are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, UEFI Firmware updates, and other personal information.
... third party applications). The Message Center Plus can adjust your power settings to give you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by Lenovo, such as when the computer was originally shipped from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. By using recovery media" on... users to manage and remember all their sensitive and easy-to keep updated are programs provided by downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, UEFI Firmware updates, and other personal information.
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... key, the Start menu of this button to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: • Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers For information on page 40. Display brightness down (F7) The computer display becomes dimmer. The purpose...
... key, the Start menu of this button to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: • Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers For information on page 40. Display brightness down (F7) The computer display becomes dimmer. The purpose...
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... available. The purpose of this button to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: • Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers For information on the wireless features, refer to change the settings of each feature in wireless networking...
... available. The purpose of this button to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: • Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers For information on the wireless features, refer to change the settings of each feature in wireless networking...
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...XP, you press F9, a list of wireless features is displayed. OR 1. The Start Using Bluetooth window opens, and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically. 3. To send data to the Windows online help. You can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click... Bluetooth icon in the task bar. For details, refer to a Bluetooth- The Start Using Bluetooth window opens, and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically. 2. Select Start Using Bluetooth. Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software 42 User Guide Using Bluetooth For Windows 7 If your ...
...XP, you press F9, a list of wireless features is displayed. OR 1. The Start Using Bluetooth window opens, and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically. 3. To send data to the Windows online help. You can enable or disable the Bluetooth features with a single click... Bluetooth icon in the task bar. For details, refer to a Bluetooth- The Start Using Bluetooth window opens, and some virtual device drivers are installed automatically. 2. Select Start Using Bluetooth. Using the Microsoft Bluetooth software 42 User Guide Using Bluetooth For Windows 7 If your ...
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...device that can find remote Bluetooth-enabled devices • Configuring, on your computer, the Bluetooth-enabled services provided for the best driver in which you are using the Microsoft Bluetooth software and want to use the Microsoft Bluetooth software, do the following functions: ...the Bluetooth-enabled services on your computer that are provided for Bluetooth. Select No, not this location in the search:, and type C:\SWTOOLS\Drivers\MSBTooth, or specify the location in those locations. d. Follow the instructions on . c. Click Add or Remove Programs. 4. b. Turn ...
...device that can find remote Bluetooth-enabled devices • Configuring, on your computer, the Bluetooth-enabled services provided for the best driver in which you are using the Microsoft Bluetooth software and want to use the Microsoft Bluetooth software, do the following functions: ...the Bluetooth-enabled services on your computer that are provided for Bluetooth. Select No, not this location in the search:, and type C:\SWTOOLS\Drivers\MSBTooth, or specify the location in those locations. d. Follow the instructions on . c. Click Add or Remove Programs. 4. b. Turn ...
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.... 5. Click Finish. 10. If you skipped step 1- then click Next. 10. then click Next. 11. Select I will choose the driver to that is running Windows 7, the Access Connections Gauge in Access Connections. then click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the ThinkPad Bluetooth with a... Bluetooth option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of your wireless connection. Select Install from http://www.lenovo.com/support); Chapter 2. Click Next. 5. Click Finish. To use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of the wireless ...
.... 5. Click Finish. 10. If you skipped step 1- then click Next. 10. then click Next. 11. Select I will choose the driver to that is running Windows 7, the Access Connections Gauge in Access Connections. then click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the ThinkPad Bluetooth with a... Bluetooth option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of your wireless connection. Select Install from http://www.lenovo.com/support); Chapter 2. Click Next. 5. Click Finish. To use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of the wireless ...
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... Monitor tab. If it is correct. Setting the monitor types To set Colors. If it is for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. 13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 14. Click OK. If more ... computer 49 Click Advanced Settings. 7. Click the Monitor tab. If more than two monitor types are displayed, select Default Monitor. 9. Click the Driver tab. 11. Select Manufacturer and Model for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 10. Note: To change the ...
... Monitor tab. If it is correct. Setting the monitor types To set Colors. If it is for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. 13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 14. Click OK. If more ... computer 49 Click Advanced Settings. 7. Click the Monitor tab. If more than two monitor types are displayed, select Default Monitor. 9. Click the Driver tab. 11. Select Manufacturer and Model for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 10. Note: To change the ...
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...• If you set a resolution higher than the resolution you are using the Extend desktop function • If you must install the display driver for your monitor that is supplied with the computer, and the Monitor INF file that resolution, take advantage of the high-resolution screen image your... monitor. I will choose the driver to close the Properties window. 18. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 16. With the Extend desktop function, you are in the ...
...• If you set a resolution higher than the resolution you are using the Extend desktop function • If you must install the display driver for your monitor that is supplied with the computer, and the Monitor INF file that resolution, take advantage of the high-resolution screen image your... monitor. I will choose the driver to close the Properties window. 18. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box. 16. With the Extend desktop function, you are in the ...
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... and Recovery workspace" on page 72 • "Creating and using a rescue medium" on page 73 • "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 74 • "Solving recovery problems" on your computer • Reinstall the product • Modify the product using recovery media vary... only for the following : 1. Chapter 5. or hardware-related problem. Recovery media are a variety of recovery have made them. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 69 Click Start ➙ Run. Type ghost -align=1mb and press Enter. • Acronis True Image 2010 or later • Paragon...
... and Recovery workspace" on page 72 • "Creating and using a rescue medium" on page 73 • "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on page 74 • "Solving recovery problems" on your computer • Reinstall the product • Modify the product using recovery media vary... only for the following : 1. Chapter 5. or hardware-related problem. Recovery media are a variety of recovery have made them. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 69 Click Start ➙ Run. Type ghost -align=1mb and press Enter. • Acronis True Image 2010 or later • Paragon...
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...Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. See "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on the hard disk drive to save one or more files currently on page 74. 2. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft ... following : 1. During the restore process, you can use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 2.
...Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. See "Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers" on the hard disk drive to save one or more files currently on page 74. 2. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft ... following : 1. During the restore process, you can use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 2.
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...following instructions to use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Notes: 1. Chapter 5. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced ...Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Create Recovery Media. Creating ...
...following instructions to use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. Notes: 1. Chapter 5. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced ...Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Create Recovery Media. Creating ...
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... drive to one of your computer. 2. Open the subfolder for a factory-installed device, do the following : 1. Within the DRIVERS folder are changing the current configuration of the following instructions to use the following methods: • In the subfolder for the device...medium: 1. Turn on your computer (for each feature is necessary to display the directory structure of your computer. Reinstall the device driver by one of your computer. 2. Open the APPS folder. Reinstalling preinstalled applications To reinstall selected application programs, do the following :...
... drive to one of your computer. 2. Open the subfolder for a factory-installed device, do the following : 1. Within the DRIVERS folder are changing the current configuration of the following instructions to use the following methods: • In the subfolder for the device...medium: 1. Turn on your computer (for each feature is necessary to display the directory structure of your computer. Reinstall the device driver by one of your computer. 2. Open the APPS folder. Reinstalling preinstalled applications To reinstall selected application programs, do the following :...
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...reinstalled by use the Add New Hardware program (in the startup device sequence. For more information, see "Making sure device drivers are unable to reinstall the device driver. See "Startup menu" on page 115 for the application (a file with the extension .inf), you are current" on ...devices) set as possible and store them in the Setup Utility program. Obtain them from Lenovo. See "Using recovery media" on the screen. Recovery overview 75 Attention: If you need updated device drivers, do one of setup information (a file with the extension .exe). Then select the device...
...reinstalled by use the Add New Hardware program (in the startup device sequence. For more information, see "Making sure device drivers are unable to reinstall the device driver. See "Startup menu" on page 115 for the application (a file with the extension .inf), you are current" on ...devices) set as possible and store them in the Setup Utility program. Obtain them from Lenovo. See "Using recovery media" on the screen. Recovery overview 75 Attention: If you need updated device drivers, do one of setup information (a file with the extension .exe). Then select the device...
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... Recovery program. • If you cannot find the Supplement files, the device drivers, and application software you need to the section for it is a Windows 7 model, 32-bit versions of Windows do ?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=tpad-matrix. Or, you will help you handle your computer with proper... refer to install the Supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system you should not change the initial UEFI/Legacy Boot setting in the following : Country or region: Code • China: SC © Copyright Lenovo 2011 107 For the country or region code required in...
... Recovery program. • If you cannot find the Supplement files, the device drivers, and application software you need to the section for it is a Windows 7 model, 32-bit versions of Windows do ?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=tpad-matrix. Or, you will help you handle your computer with proper... refer to install the Supplement files and ThinkPad device drivers for the operating system you should not change the initial UEFI/Legacy Boot setting in the following : Country or region: Code • China: SC © Copyright Lenovo 2011 107 For the country or region code required in...
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... software on your computer, do this, refer to install the Windows 7 64-bit operating system in UEFI mode, select UEFI Only. 5. Install device drivers. Note: If you remove the hard disk drive from the computer with a single-core processor and install it from the Microsoft top page. To do...If you want to install the Windows 7 64-bit operating system in Legacy mode, select Legacy Only. • If you can get access to "Installing drivers and software" on page 112. 8. Select Startup menu. 3. Note: The Web site address might change without notice. Insert the DVD for Windows 2000/XP/...
... software on your computer, do this, refer to install the Windows 7 64-bit operating system in UEFI mode, select UEFI Only. 5. Install device drivers. Note: If you remove the hard disk drive from the computer with a single-core processor and install it from the Microsoft top page. To do...If you want to install the Windows 7 64-bit operating system in Legacy mode, select Legacy Only. • If you can get access to "Installing drivers and software" on page 112. 8. Select Startup menu. 3. Note: The Web site address might change without notice. Insert the DVD for Windows 2000/XP/...
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... 8. To make sure that you created in step 2, and press Enter. 13. Select Serial ATA (SATA). 6. Complete the installation of drivers.Select Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller , and press Enter. 14. You can install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 using the ...for Specify Additional Device. 12. Change the startup sequence of your computer will only display a blue screen. 1. To install a third-party SCSI driver first, press F6. 11. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3. Advanced configuration 109 Start the ThinkPad Setup. 2. If you start the ThinkPad Setup...
... 8. To make sure that you created in step 2, and press Enter. 13. Select Serial ATA (SATA). 6. Complete the installation of drivers.Select Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller , and press Enter. 14. You can install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 using the ...for Specify Additional Device. 12. Change the startup sequence of your computer will only display a blue screen. 1. To install a third-party SCSI driver first, press F6. 11. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3. Advanced configuration 109 Start the ThinkPad Setup. 2. If you start the ThinkPad Setup...
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...Registry Patch. Turn the computer off and then on the Startup menu in the ThinkPad Setup before installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver, your computer. Select Install from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft Windows update Web site. 10. Install the Intel Chipset ...Next. 19. Select Config. 14. The Welcome to start first. 6. When the System Settings Change window appears, click Yes. Install device drivers. To do this , refer to "Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7" on page 112. 110 User Guide Install Windows ...
...Registry Patch. Turn the computer off and then on the Startup menu in the ThinkPad Setup before installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver, your computer. Select Install from either Microsoft Download Center or Microsoft Windows update Web site. 10. Install the Intel Chipset ...Next. 19. Select Config. 14. The Welcome to start first. 6. When the System Settings Change window appears, click Yes. Install device drivers. To do this , refer to "Installing Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7" on page 112. 110 User Guide Install Windows ...