IBM ThinkPad R32 2658 Supplementary Manual page 44

Solving computer problems
To create a Recovery Repair diskette
When the operating system cannot boot normally, you can use the Recovery
Repair diskette to boot your computer. 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. Attach the external diskette drive to the computer.
3. 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.
4. Select System Utilities from the main menu. Press Enter.
5. Select Create a Recovery Repair diskette. Press Enter.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. 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. Attach the external diskette drive to the computer.
3. Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into the drive; then turn on the
computer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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