Lenovo X41 manual Finding information with the Access IBM button

Finding information with the Access IBM button

Access IBM

The blue Access IBM button can help you in many situations when your computer is working normally, and even when it is not. At your desktop, press the Access IBM button to open ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center.

ThinkVantage Productivity Center is your on-board computer help center that brings you informative illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for getting started and staying productive.

You can also use the Access IBM button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery™ workspace. Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to do the following:

vGet essential system information.

vTroubleshoot problems using diagnostics.

vRestore your backups, assuming you have made backups using the Rescue and Recovery program.

vStart the BIOS Setup Utility where you can view and change BIOS settings.

vStart a utility that enables you to change your startup sequence.

Some of the topics in your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC Card, or upgrading your memory. Use the controls shown to play, pause,

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