User Manual
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)
- Notice to EMEA users
- Trademarks
- Index
Recover pre-installed software
If the data on your hard disk drive is damaged or accidentally erased, you
can restore the software that was shipped with your computer. This software
includes your pre-installed operating system, applications, and device drivers.
To restore your pre-installed software, you can use either the Product
Recovery program or a Recovery CD.
The Product Recovery program is in a section of your hard disk drive that is
not displayed by Windows Explorer. You may use a Recovery CD if it was
provided with your computer.
In case of a hard disk drive failure, or if the Product Recovery program is
accidentally deleted or becomes damaged, you can order a Product Recovery
CD from IBM.
Note: The recovery process might take up to 2 hours.
Attention
All of the files on the C:\ drive will be lost in the recovery process. Be
sure to back up copies of the files you have saved on your C:\ drive
before you begin.
Note: You might need to use a CD, DVD, or a diskette drive in the recovery
process. Use a drive that is compatible with your computer.
To use the Product Recovery program to restore your pre-installed software,
do the following:
1. Save all your files and shut down your desktop.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Turn on your computer. Quickly press F11 when this message is displayed
on the screen: ″To start the Product Recovery program, press F11.″ This
message is displayed for only a few seconds.
Note: If this message is not displayed, you can use a Recovery Repair
diskette to get access to the Product Recovery program.
4. From the list displayed on the screen, select the operating system you
want to recover.
5. Select the recovery options you want, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
6. Restart the system. Your computer will restart with the pre-installed
operating system, drivers, and software.
Solving computer problems
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