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2.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation.

•To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery ➙ Back up your hard drive, and select backup operation options.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup operation.

Performing a recovery operation

This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems.

•To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click the Restore your system from a backup icon.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation.

•To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery.

3.Click the Restore your system from a backup icon.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery operation.

For more information about performing a recovery operation from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 37.

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace

The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system. This enables you to perform recovery operations even if you cannot start the Windows operating system. You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace:

•Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media, such as a USB device or a disc. This solution is available even if you did not back up your files or if changes were made to the files since your last backup operation. You can also rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive, a USB device, or a network drive.

•Restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program, you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

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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 Product overview FeaturesPower supply Preinstalled software programs SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Software overviewThinkVantage Productivity Center Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Adobe ReaderAntivirus software Connector Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computerComponent locations Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating parts on the system boardDrive bay locations Locating internal drivesInstalling or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesOpening the computer cover Accessing the system board components and drivesPivoting the optical drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving a PCI card Installing the PCI card Replacing the batteryReplacing the hard disk drive Removing the old batteryRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the optical drive Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the old optical drive Installing a new optical drive Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving the retaining screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink Removing the power supply assemblyRemoving the heat sink Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Removing the front bezel Replacing the system fanRemoving the system fan Replacing the internal speakerRemoving the front bezel Removing the internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the new internal speakerConnecting a new keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementIntegrated cable lock Installing security featuresErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Password protectionRecovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator Password Power-On PasswordHard Disk Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceThinkCentre User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning an optical mouse Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAccess Help Safety and WarrantyLenovo Welcome Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexRescue and Recovery workspace Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page 71Y7175
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