IBM A22e manual To create a Recovery Repair diskette, To use the Recovery Repair diskette

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Solving computer problems

To create a Recovery Repair diskette

The Recovery Repair diskette is used to recover the prompt that is needed to access the Product Recovery program, if the prompt is not displayed. Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for future use. To make a Recovery Repair diskette:

1.Shut down and restart your computer.

2.At the prompt, press F11. (The option to press F11 appears for only a few seconds. You must press F11 quickly.) The Product Recovery program main menu appears.

Note: If you are prompted to select an operating system, select one you want to recover. Then the main menu of the Product Recovery Program opens.

3.Select System Utilities from the main menu. Press Enter.

4.Select Create a Recovery Repair diskette. Press Enter.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.When the process is completed, label your diskette as the Recovery Repair diskette and save it for future use.

To use the Recovery Repair diskette:

1.Shut down and turn off your computer.

2.Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into the drive; then turn on the computer.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Finding information with Access ThinkPad IiiIv ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad Vi ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Features Diskette drive External interfaceSpecifications Important tips Be careful about where and how you work Caring for your ThinkPad computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Handle storage media and drives properlyOther important tips Cleaning your computer Solving computer problems Diagnosing problems Click PC-Doctor for WindowsTroubleshooting Error messagesSolving computer problems Errors without messages ConfigurationSolving computer problems Password problem Power switch problemKeyboard problems TrackPoint problems Standby or hibernation problems For Windows Solution For Windows For Windows NTSelect Intel EtherExpress PRO Adapter, and click Startup Click the Device Manager tabClick Power Management Click the Enable hibernation... buttonComputer screen problems Select the Enable hibernate support checkboxFor Windows NT Click Start → Settings → Control Panel Click AdvancedBattery problems Click Display TypeHard disk drive problems Other problems Starting Bios Setup Utility Recover pre-installed software Solving computer problems To create a Recovery Repair diskette To use the Recovery Repair disketteUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help and service Getting help on the WebGetting help by fax Calling IBMTelephone numbers Country or region Language Telephone NumberGetting help and service Getting help and service Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Modem safety information Laser compliance statement Appendix A. Important safety instructions ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Period IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 General TermsAppendix B. Product warranties and notices IBM Warranty for Machines Warranty Service Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Hong Kong and Macau Warranty Service Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea CountriesGoverning Law Following Terms Apply to the Country SpecifiedEgypt Italy Following item is added to this paragraph Processing date data References to the Web site addressesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementTelecommunication notices European Community Directive Conformance StatementFax Branding Industry Canada requirements AvisAvertissement Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Trademarks ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad A22e Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 27P2212