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Re: Enable and customize the blue ThinkVantage button on W8
- Open regedit as admin.
- Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\ShortcutKey\AppLaunch (if the directory doesn’t exist install Lenovo drivers)
- In AppLaunch directory create a new Key called ‘Ex_17’ (without quotes)
You also can use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of the computer and start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from the operating system.
What is the ThinkPad button for?
The TrackPoint center button can be used to scroll through documents or Web pages. The button can also be used to activate a magnifying glass that enlarges items on the screen.
What is the Access IBM button?
An Access IBM button is conveniently located on many IBM keyboards to provide one-touch access to the IBM on-system utilities and information. Hierarchical organization of the software simplifies access to a universe of information and function specific to ThinkPad notebooks or ThinkCentre desktops.
How do I stop a startup?
Hard power off/on. Go immediately into BIOS (on my Win10 X1, repeated F1 on boot; you’ll see “entering setup”) and choose Startup. Select Option Key Display and change to Disable.
How do I interrupt normal startup?
Re: “To interrupt normal startup, press Enter” The f12 has to be after the del so that it will take you straight into the bios. Once you in the bios load defaults and the message shouds stop hanging now.
Why do Thinkpads have the red dot?
Nestled in between the keys of your keyboard, the rubbery red dot sticks out like a sore thumb. The pointing stick, as it’s also called, is a way to control your laptop. Developed by IBM in the 80s as an alternative to the trackpad and mouse, it was designed to keep your hands hovering above the keyboard.
How do I get into BIOS IBM?
To access the BIOS system setup, press the F1 key while the system is powering on. From the Main menu screen, select System BIOS. Load the default settings by selecting Default.
How do I boot my computer with IBM?
To use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps:
- Turn off the server.
- Restart the server.
- When the prompt Select Boot Device is displayed, press F12 .
- Use the Up arrow and Down arrow keys to select an item from the Boot Selection Menu and press Enter.
How do I restore laptop to factory settings?
To begin, in the Start menu, click Settings, and then click Update & Security. In the resulting Update & Security window, click Recovery in the left pane. Under Reset this PC in the right pane click Get Started. In the following screen, choose either Keep my Files, Remove Everything, or Restore Factory Settings.