Software Problems; My Usb Connectors Cannot Be Accessed; Diagnostics - Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Hardware Maintenance Manual

• Install any application programs supplied with the serial device. Refer to the documentation that comes
with the serial device for more information.
• If you added one serial-connector adapter, install the adapter correctly.

Software problems

This section provides solutions to software-related problems.
When using a sort feature, dates cannot be sorted in the correct order
Solution: Some programs developed before the year 2000 used only the last two digits of a year to sort
dates, assuming the first two digits were 19. Consequently, dates cannot be sorted in the correct order.
Check with your software manufacturer to see if any updates are available. Many software manufacturers
make updates available from the World Wide Web.
Some application programs do not work as expected
Solutions:
• If you are having difficulty with performing a specific task within an application program, refer to the
help system for the program.
• If you are having difficulty with the Windows operating system or one of its components, refer to the
Windows help system.
• Check whether the problems are caused by a newly-installed application program.
1. Ensure that the software is compatible with your computer. Refer to the information supplied with the
software for more information.
2. Verify that other software works correctly on your computer.
3. Verify that the software you are using works on another computer.
• If you received any error messages while using the program, see the printed documentation that comes
with the program or the help system for solutions.
• Check if any updates are available from your manufacturer or Web site. Many software manufacturers
make updates available from the World Wide Web.
• If the software program used to work correctly, but does not work correctly now, uninstall the application
program and reinstall it.

My USB connectors cannot be accessed

Solutions:
• Connect the USB cable from the USB connector to the USB device. If the USB device has its own power
cord, attach the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.
• Turn on the USB device and keep the device online.
• Install any device drivers or application programs supplied with the USB device. Refer to the
documentation that comes with the USB device for more information.
• Detach and reattach the USB connector to reset the USB device.

Diagnostics

The diagnostic program is used to test hardware components of your computer. The diagnostic program can
also report operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer.
You can use the preinstalled diagnostic program to diagnose computer problems, if your computer is
running the Windows operating system.
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