Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Includes: v Introduction to other sources of information v Important tips for taking care of your computer v Diagnostics and troubleshooting v Recovery options v Help and service v Warranty information for your computer...
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Contents Read first . Chapter 1. Finding information This guide and other publications . Finding information with the Lenovo Care button . Chapter 2. Caring for your computer . Chapter 3. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions . Diagnosing problems .
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To open Access Help, click Start, move the pointer to All Programs; then to Lenovo Care. Click Access Help. Lenovo Care provides an easy access to software tools and key Lenovo sites, eliminating the need to carry other reference manuals around.
You can also use the Lenovo Care button to interrupt the startup sequence of your computer and start the ThinkVantage workspace, which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from it.
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Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
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v Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device. – PC Card – Smart Card –...
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The surface of the reader is dirty or stained. v The surface of the reader is wet. v The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint. Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
Preventing problems section of the Access Help. What are the main hardware features of my new computer? See the “Lenovo 3000 tour” section of the Access Help. Where can I find the detailed specifications for my machine? See www.lenovo.com/support I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard.
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How can I contact the Customer Support Center? See Chapter 6, “Getting help and service,” on page 35 of this Guide. For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to you, see “Worldwide telephone list” on page 41. Where can I find warranty information? See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed warranty information.
If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide for Windows. To run PC-Doctor for Windows, do as follows:...
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Code Message 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0210 Stuck key 0211 Keyboard error 0212* Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing 0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP 0230* Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn...
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Setup Boot menu Operating system not found Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Description Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.
Code Message N/A* Parity Check 1 nnnn N/A* Parity Check 2 nn Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previous Errors without messages Problem: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up. Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the computer;...
→ If you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced.
Keyboard problems Problem: A number appears when you type a letter. Solution → The numeric lock function is on. To disable it, press and hold Fn; then press NmLk. Problem: All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work. Solution →...
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Connect the ac adapter to the computer; then press Fn. – If the standby indicator is off, your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state. Connect the ac adapter to the computer; then press power button to resume operation. Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
Hibernate tab. 4. Select the Enable hibernation check box. 5. Click OK. Note: You can enter hibernation mode by pressing Fn+F12 only if the Lenovo PM driver has been installed on your computer. Computer screen problems Problem: The screen is blank.
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Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer. Solution: Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in three seconds, and the image is displayed on the computer screen. that has been installed on your computer.
→ Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more to turn off your computer; then turn it on again. Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. Solution: →...
– You are carrying the hard disk drive. – You are carrying your computer. This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect. Problem: The hard disk drive does not work. Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
1. Turn off you PC for at least 5 seconds, then turn it on again. 2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC starts. While the initial screen is displayed, press the Lenovo Care button. The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
In the Boot menu in the BIOS Utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot Sequence correctly. Problem: The computer can not play a CD, or the sound quality is not good. Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide registered your fingerprint. moisture from the fingers.
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Solution: → Be sure that the disk meets the standards for your country. Usually, a disk that meets the local standards is marked with a CD logo on the label. If you use a disc that does not meet these standards, we cannot guarantee that it will play, or that, if it does play, the sound quality will be good.
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Solving computer problems Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
All this can be achieved from the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace. To start ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, turn on the computer and while the initial screen is displayed press the Lenovo Care button. For more information about using Rescue and Recovery features, see the “Recovery overview”...
2. Turn off your computer for at least 5 seconds. 3. Turn on your computer. Watch the display carefully while your PC starts. While the initial screen is displayed, press the Lenovo Care button. The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative. Notes: 1. Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping.
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Attention Handling a hard disk drive v Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs the physical shock. v Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive. v Do not touch the connector.
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6. Insert a new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay, then firmly install it. 7. Align the front side of the hard disk cover 1 , reinstall the cover 2 , and tighten the screws 3 . Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
8. Reinstall the battery. 9. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac adapter and cables to the computer. Replacing memory Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing memory. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (DRAM) unbuffered small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM),...
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8. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of the socket, firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees 1 , then press it firmly 2 . Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
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9. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into place. 10. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 11. Align the front side of the memory slot cover 1 , reinstall the cover 2 , and tighten the screws 3 .
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Replacing memory Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to...
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Getting help and service v Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service. v Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold.
Support Web site at www.lenovo.com/suport. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Getting help around the world If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your...
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Getting help and service Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
NOTE: ″Region″ means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty service without charge for: a. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and b.
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1. Customer Replaceable Unit (″CRU″) Service Lenovo will ship CRUs to you for you to install, Tier 1 CRUs are easy to install whereas Tier 2 CRUs require some technical skill and tools. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your Machine and are available from Lenovo at any time on your request.
When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, your Service Provider will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair. * This type of service is called Lenovo EasyServ or EasyServ in some countries.
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France Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Hungary India Indonesia Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Number Home PC: 852-2825-7799 Commercial PC: 852-8205-0333 Lenovo 3000 and WorkPad : 852-2825-6580 (Cantonese, English, Putonghua) 1-800-912-3021 (Spanish) 284-3911 (Spanish) Lenovo Customer Support Center-toll free: 0-800-011-1029...
Card You can find instructions for replacing CRUs in Access Help. To open Access Help, click Start, move the pointer to All Programs; then to Lenovo Care. Click Access Help If you are unable to access these instructions or if you have difficulty...
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Keyboard v Fingerprint reader (on some models) v 84-key, 85-key, or 89-key v Touchpad v Fn key function v Lenovo Care button v Volume control buttons External interface v External-monitor connector v S-Video connector v PC Card slot (Type II PC Card)
Input rating of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack v Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack – Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc – Capacity: 4.4 AH or 6.6 AH, depending on the model Lenovo 3000 N100 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
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Because Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the...
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Lotus Notes a single license for the Lotus SmartSuite to install and use this software on your new Lenovo computer using one of the following options: v Media for this software is not included in this offer. If you do not...
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