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ThinkPad Model identification
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System Information applicationMachine info applicationLabel found on machineSystem Information 1. In the Start menu type "System Information" and select that option from the results...
ThinkPad T14s Blue Screen
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This documentation is only for the T14s ThinkPad experiencing Blue Screens (BSOD) while running. The error states "DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE" when present (as shown in the image below). This is...
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock Set Up
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1. Do a complete shut down of your computer by holding down shift key when selecting “Shut down” from the Windows menu. 2. Power on the machine and at the red Lenovo screen press "Enter" to get...
Time Machine for Backing up your Mac
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Time Machine is the built-in backup that works with your Mac and an external drive. Connect the drive, assign it to Time machine and start enjoying some peace of mind. Time Machine automatically...
Tracking a Meeting Proposal in Outlook
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Microsoft Outlook offers the ability to track your meeting proposal responses to monitor who will be attending a meeting. In order for this feature to work, invitees must choose to send a response...
Uninstalling Oracle VM VirtualBox to Resolve Connection Problems
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A bug has been found with the Oracle VM VirtualBox software that causes connection problems on Lenovo Twist Ultrabook computers that were issued in Fall 2013 and have not been re-imaged. The Oracle...
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
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Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keystrokes that allow you to quickly perform an action. They are useful and often great time-savers. This page includes a guide to a few useful combinations...
Using Presenter's View in PowerPoint
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This page outlines the many useful features in using the Presenter's View in PowerPoint. 1. PowerPoint 2013 will automatically be in presenter's view when connected, but if you are using PowerPoint...
Using Software Update on the Macbook
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When the MacBook is connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for updates on a weekly basis. Before any major system updates, for example, upgrading from Yosemite to El Capitan, please...
Using the Lenovo System Update Tool
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The Lenovo System Update tool installs unique updates to your ThinkPad computer that are not included in the Microsoft updates. We recommend you routinely run System Update on a monthly basis and...
Using the Mac OS X Dock
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Using the Dock Starting Applications Without Using the Dock Adding Items to the Dock Removing items from the Dock Changing the Dock Appearance Stacks Using the Dock To access any of these files or...
Using your LTE enabled ThinkPad as a WiFi Hotspot
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NMU ThinkPads with NMU LTE hardware installed can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Internet access to Wi-Fi capable devices. NMU issued ThinkPad computers can have NMU LTE installed at no...
When am I eligible for a computer?
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Computer distribution and other TLC distribution information may be found at the Northern Michigan University Notebook Distribution page.
Windows Activation
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Occasionally the Windows software on NMU issued machines may state that it is not activated or genuine (especially if you haven't connected to an on-campus network recently). You may see prompts...
Windows Computer File and Settings Transfer Instructions
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(Updated Tuesday, 5/9/2017) --- IMPORTANT: --- The instructions have you specifically back up the Microsoft Outlook hidden folder as a separate section to ensure it is not missed in the backup....
Windows Desktop Icon Size and Arrangements
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You can re-arrange, remove, and re-size your desktop icons to suit your preferences. This article will outline these processes. 1. Right click on an empty location on the desktop. A menu should...
Windows Touch Keyboard
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NMU-issued Lenovo Twist computers and some of the T460s computers have touch screens. In addition to touching your screen to click, drag, and select items, you can use the built-in touch keyboard in...
Windows Update
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NMU issued desktops and ThinkPad notebooks are configured with Automatic Updates, which means that each computer regularly communicates with a local Automatic Updates server. The server tells the...
Windows Voice Recorder
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Windows Voice Recorder is a simple, easy to use tool built into the Windows 10 operating systems to record audio. It is a great tool that you can use to record and save audio right onto your computer...
Zoom troubleshooting issues
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Camera TroubleshootingIf you are having issues with the camera freezing on your Thinkpad, visit Camera Freezes on Thinkpad for assistance.Faculty Use of ZoomPlease visit this CTL document Using Zoom...