Lenovo 9689, 9683 PC-Doctor for Windows PE, Cleaning the mouse, Optical mouse, Non-optical mouse

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PC-Doctor for Windows PE

Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on your Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.

Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace

You can run the PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following procedure:

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.

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

5.The diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows PE. For more information about rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 37.

Cleaning the mouse

This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse.

Optical mouse

An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean the optical mouse:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.

3.Turn the mouse upside down to look at the lens.

a.If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain cotton-tipped swab.

b.If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area.

4.Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position.

5.Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer.

6.Turn your computer back on.

Non-optical mouse

The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean the non-optical mouse:

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Contents Lenovo User Guide Page Lenovo Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationInstalling the vertical stand on some models Setting up your computerConnecting your computer Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on computer power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Shutting down the computer Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareFeatures Security features System management featuresInput/output features PowerOperating systems, preinstalled varies by model Preinstalled softwareEnvironment SpecificationsWidth 331 mm 13.03 Height 105 mm 4.13 Depth 405 mm 15.94 User Guide PC Doctor for WINPE, PC Doctor for Windows Software overviewSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software provided by LenovoUser Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsUsing Security Profile by Device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelect Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUsing system programs Updating flashing Bios from a CD-ROM or disketteUpdating system programs Click Continue Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsRunning diagnostics from the CD or diskettes Non-optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Optical mouse1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage Recovering software Creating and using the Product Recovery discTo create Product Recovery discs, do the following Performing backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the followingTo use the Recovery Repair diskette, do the following Recovering or installing device driversSolving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUser Guide Lenovo Care Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderAccess Help Safety and WarrantyHelp and service Calling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsLow speaker volume Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Extended AT commands+MS=? MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex 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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