IBM THINKPAD X40, Service And Troubleshooting Manual

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To open IBM Rescue and Recovery, do the following:
1. Turn off your PC, then turn it on again.
2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC starts. When “To interrupt
normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button” message is
displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the blue Access IBM
button. The IBM Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. A window
such as this will appear:
3. After the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens, you can do the
following:
v
Rescue and Restore your files, folders, or backups.
v Configure
your system settings and passwords.
v
Communicate by using the internet and link to the IBM support site.
v
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostics.
In the top panel of the IBM Rescue and Recovery workspace, you can click
the following to open other pages or exit the utility:
Events Log enables you to view a log that contains information about
events, or tasks, associated with Rescue and Recovery
™
operations.
System Information enables you to see key hardware and software
information about your computer. This information might be valuable
when trying to diagnose problems.
Warranty Status enables you to see when your warranty expires, the terms
of service for your computer, or a list of replacement parts.
Help provides information about the various pages in the IBM Rescue and
Recovery workspace.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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