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•Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings. If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive, you have the option to restore the factory default settings to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system, you can restore the factory default settings even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C:) will be deleted in the recovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start the Windows operating system, you can use the rescue files feature of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to copy files from your hard disk drive to other media.

To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following:

1.Make sure the computer is turned off.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key.

3.If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.

Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solving recovery problems” on page 34.

4.Do one of the following:

•To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files and follow the instructions on the screen.

•To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or to restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information about the features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help.

Notes:

1.After restoring your hard disk drive to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 33.

2.Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled. If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works.

Creating and using a rescue medium

With a rescue medium, such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive.

Notes:

1.The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system.

2.The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical drives.

3.You can also run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program, after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace.

Creating a rescue medium

This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on different operating systems.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewExpansion Specifications Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview Software provided by LenovoThinkVantage Productivity Center Adobe Reader Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computerAntivirus software Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector DescriptionLocating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board System board part locationsThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Opening the computer coverInstalling or replacing a memory module Removing the front bezelReplacing the hard disk drive What to do nextRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical driveReplacing the battery Installing the optical driveRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sinkReplacing the internal speaker Removing the heat sinkReplacing the front audio and USB assembly Removing the internal speakerReplacing the ac power adapter Removing the front audio and USB assemblyReplacing the ac power adapter bracket Connecting the ac power adapterRemoving the ac power adapter bracket Installing the ac power adapter into the new bracket Completing the parts replacement Replacing the keyboard or mouseInstalling security features Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceCreating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordHard Disk Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceThinkCentre User Guide Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning an optical mouse Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and Warranty Access HelpLenovo Welcome Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRURescue and Recovery workspace Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page 71Y7204

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