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

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, you might not have your optical drive or diskette drive set as a startable device. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 51 for instructions on how to 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, be sure to 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

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. 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.

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 User Guide Page User Guide Page Contents Appendix A. Manual modem Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines Service and upgradesPower cords and power adapters Static electricity preventionVoltage-selection switch External devices Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets BatteriesHeat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Operating environmentLithium battery notice Modem safety informationTo connect To disconnect Power supply statement Products with television tuner options installedLaser compliance statement Example of antenna grounding Proper grounding for the cableData safety Cleaning and maintenanceUsing headphones or earphones Additional safety information Introduction Xviii User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Installing the vertical standConnecting your computer Setting up your computer User Guide Line User Guide 1394 Turning on power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Updating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Shutting down the computerUser Guide Installing options FeaturesMicroprocessor Expansion Available options Weight SpecificationsDimensions EnvironmentSupported operating positions Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Accessing system board components Identifying parts on the system board User Guide Installing options User Guide Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do nextInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting drivesInstalling a diskette drive in bay Connecting an additional serial ATA hard disk driveInstalling security features Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryPadlock 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 passwordsSetting, changing, and deleting a password User PasswordAdministrator Password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup device sequence Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programUsing system programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Diagnostic 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 Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources ThinkVantage Productivity CenterAccess Help Safety and warrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing 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 TrademarksDrives internal 31 specifications IndexPage Page Part Number

9628, 8706 Types 8716, 9282, 9276, 8994 specifications

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