Lenovo 9683, 9689, 9684, 9685, 9682, 9690, 9687, 9680, 9686 Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes

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4.When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.

5.From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Create diagnostic disks.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen.

7.When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen.

8.When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit.

9.Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen.

10.When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit.

Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes

To run diagnostics from the diagnostic CD image or diagnostic diskettes that you created, use the following procedure:

1.Make sure your computer is turned off.

2.If you are running diagnostics from diskettes using a USB diskette drive, plug in the USB device.

3.Insert the CD into the optical drive or the first diagnostic diskette into the diskette drive.

4.Restart the computer.

Note: If the diagnostic program does not start, the optical drive or diskette drive has not been set as a bootable device. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 23 for instructions on how to select or change the startup device.

5.When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If you are running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, remove the first diskette and insert the second diskette.

6.When the program finishes, remove the CD or diskette from the drive.

7.Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.

Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace

To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following procedure:

Note: If you did not create a diagnostic CD image or diagnostic diskettes, you can run the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from the Rescue and Recovery workspace.

1.Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.

3.When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.

4.From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Diagnose hardware.

5.Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will reboot.

6.When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.

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Contents Lenovo User Guide Page Lenovo Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Installing the vertical stand on some modelsConnecting your computer Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Completing important tasks Turning on computer powerFinishing the software installation Updating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Shutting down the computerFeatures Power System management featuresInput/output features Security featuresPreinstalled software Operating systems, preinstalled varies by modelSpecifications EnvironmentWidth 331 mm 13.03 Height 105 mm 4.13 Depth 405 mm 15.94 User Guide Software provided by Lenovo Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system PC Doctor for WINPE, PC Doctor for WindowsUser Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsSetting, changing, and deleting a password User PasswordAdministrator Password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Select Security Profile by DeviceAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a CD-ROM or diskette Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Click Continue Click Downloads and driversTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSRunning diagnostics from the CD or diskettes Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Non-optical mouse1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To create Product Recovery discs, do the following Recovering softwareCreating and using the Product Recovery disc Performing backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingRecovering or installing device drivers To use the Recovery Repair diskette, do the followingSetting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo CareHelp and service Access HelpSafety and Warranty Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Extended AT commands Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow controlMNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands +MS=?Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Page Page User Guide Page Part Number 43C3103

7814, 7813, 7819, 7818, 7816 specifications

Lenovo has carved a niche for itself in the realm of computing with its extensive lineup of laptops and desktops. Among these, models like the Lenovo 9683, 7817, 7818, 9688, and 7815 stand out due to their impressive specifications, innovative technologies, and suitability for various user needs, from casual computing to business applications.

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In summary, the Lenovo 9683, 7817, 7818, 9688, and 7815 embody the brand's commitment to innovation, performance, and usability, making them suitable choices for a diverse range of consumers looking for reliability in their computing devices.
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