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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/DVD 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/DVD 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 Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.

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

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.

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 Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → 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 34.

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Contents Machine Type Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1 Turning on computer power Finishing the software installationInstalling other operating systems Completing important tasksUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareInstalling external options Features System informationExpansion Specifications For machine typeUser Guide Software overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemSoftware provided by Lenovo User Guide Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programUsing system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or a CD/DVD-ROMUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSRunning diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace PC-Doctor for Windows PECleaning the mouse Optical mouseNon-optical mouse 4 Ball cage Recovering software Creating and using the Product Recovery discPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do the followingCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To use rescue media, do one of the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceSolving recovery problems User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo CareAccess Help Safety and WarrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Using 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 Installing operating system 11 software Page User Guide Page Part Number 53Y7512
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