Troubleshooting Guide
Table Of Contents
- Finding information with Access ThinkPad
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer
- Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting
- Error codes or messages
- Errors without codes or messages
- Password problems
- A power switch problem
- Keyboard problems
- TrackPoint problems
- Infrared port problems
- Standby or hibernation problems
- Computer screen problems
- Battery problems
- Hard disk drive problems
- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problems
- Software problems
- Other problems
- Starting BIOS Setup Utility
- Recover pre-installed software
- Installing a new operating system and device drivers
- Backing up your system
- Replacing the hard disk drive
- Replacing the battery
- Chapter 3. Getting help and service from IBM
- Appendix A. Important safety instructions
- Appendix B. Warranty Statement
- Warranty Period
- IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
- Notices
- Processing date data
- References to the Web site addresses
- Electronic emission notices
- Telecommunication notices
- Industry Canada requirements
- Notice for Australia
- Regions where ThinkPad R30 has ThinkPad modem integrated
- Notice to New Zealand users
- Notice for European Union countries
- Wireless Interoperability
- Usage environment and your Health
- Wireless Regulatory information
- USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
- Notice to EMEA users
- Trademarks
- Index
6. After a few moments, the main ConfigSafe window will return. The
snapshot is complete.
If you need to restore a configuration snapshot, open ConfigSafe and follow
the on-screen instructions.
For Windows Me:
To capture a snapshot of your system configuration, or to restore your
configuration to an earlier snapshot using Windows Me, click Start —>
Programs —> Accessories —> System Tools —> System Restore and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Backing up data
Hard disks are reliable data storage devices. However, you should protect
yourself against accidental data loss or the unlikely event of a hard disk
malfunction by backing up your important files regularly.
For Windows XP:
To back up data, start the backup application as follows:
1. Click Start → Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance in the Pick a category section.
3. Click Back up my data in the Pick a task... section.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For Windows 2000 or Windows 98:
To back up data, start the backup application as follows:
1. Click Start.
2. Move the cursor to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and Backup.
3. Click Backup.
Make sure that the Create a new backup job button is marked in the
Microsoft Backup window.
4. Click OK. The Backup Wizard will guide you through backing up some or
all of the files on your hard disk.
For Windows Me:
To back up data using Windows Me, copy your files to a diskette drive or
another storage device on a regular basis.
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