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2.Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into diskette drive A.

3.Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the repair operation finishes without error, you will be able to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your computer. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation finishes.

If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might have a problem with the partition that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use your rescue media to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 42.

Recovering or installing device drivers

Before you can recover or install device drivers, your operating system must be installed on your computer. Make sure that you have the documentation and software media for the device.

Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk (usually drive C) in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices also are available on the

World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/.

To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following:

1.Start your computer and operating system.

2.Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk.

3.Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder.

4.Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are named for various devices that are installed in your computer (for example, AUDIO or VIDEO).

5.Open the appropriate device subfolder.

6.Use one of the following methods to reinstall the device driver:

v In the device subfolder, look for a README.TXT or other file with the .TXT extension. This file might be named after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. The text file has information on how to reinstall that device driver.

vIf the device subfolder contains a file with an .INF extension, you can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Not all device drivers can be reinstalled using this program. In the Add New Hardware program, when prompted for the device driver that you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Then select the appropriate device driver file from the device subfolder.

vIn the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents User Guide Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Contents Getting information, help Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines Service and upgradesPower cords and power adapters Static electricity preventionViii User Guide Plugs and outlets Voltage-selection switchExtension cords and related devices Heat and product ventilation External devicesBatteries Operating environment To connect To disconnect Electrical current safety informationLithium battery notice Modem safety information Laser compliance statementCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementData safety Additional safety informationIntroduction Xvi User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 User Guide Completing important tasks Turning on powerFinishing the software installation Updating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Shutting down the computerInstalling options FeaturesMemory Input/output features Available options Handling static-sensitive devices SpecificationsTools required Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system boardUser Guide Installing options Installing memory What to do nextInstalling adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Installing internal drives Drive specificationsUser Guide Installing a drive User Guide Installing options Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drivePadlock loop Password protectionChanging the battery Installing options Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Recovering software Creating and using the Product Recovery discPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator Password Password considerationsUser Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Changing the startup device sequence Advanced settingsExiting from the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette User Guide Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSCreating diagnostic diskettes Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo CareAccess Help Warranty and safetyCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsSet Tone Dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex 14, 22, 23 Page Part Number
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