Lenovo Z61t, Z61e, Z61m warranty Recovering data, Installing a new operating system

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Recovery options

Notes:

1.If the optical drive is not attached to your ThinkPad computer during recovery, DVD software and CD-recording software will not be installed. To ensure that they will be installed correctly, install the optical drive in the Ultrabay Slim or Ultrabay Enhanced before performing a recovery operation.

2.The recovery process might take up to 2 hours.

To recover the hard disk to its original contents, do the following:

Attention: All of the files on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will be lost in the recovery process. However, before any data is overwritten, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files to other media.

1.If possible, save all your files and shut down your operating system.

2.Turn off your computer for at least 5 seconds.

3.Turn on your computer. Watch the display carefully. While the message, “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button” is displayed, press the ThinkVantage button. The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

4.Click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen.

Recovering data

If you performed a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, you also have one or more backups stored that reflect the contents of the hard disk as it existed at various points in time. These backups might be stored on your hard disk, or a network drive, or on removable media, depending on the options you selected during the backup operation.

You can use either the Rescue and Recovery program or the Rescue and Recovery workspace to restore the contents of the hard disk to an earlier state using any of the stored backups. The Rescue and Recovery workspace runs independently of the Windows operating system. Therefore, you can start it by pressing the blue ThinkVantage button when prompted during startup.

After the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens you can perform a recovery operation, even if you are unable to start Windows.

Installing a new operating system

For how to install a new operating system, see the Advanced configuration section in online Access Help.

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Contents ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Read first Read first Finding information This guide and other publicationsFinding information with the ThinkVantage button Important tips Be careful about where and how you work Caring for your ThinkPad computerBe gentle with your computer Take care in setting passwords Carry your computer properlyHandle storage media and drives properly Other important tipsCleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer displayCare for the fingerprint reader Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?Diagnosing problems Diagnosing HDD from Bios Setup Utility TroubleshootingError messages Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security-Predesktop Area-Access Predesktop Area Solving computer problems Errors without messages Password problem Keyboard problems Pointing device problemsStandby or hibernation problems Computer screen problems Click AdvancedBattery problems Hard disk drive problem Fingerprint authentication problemsStartup problem Other problemsStarting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Recovery options Using Rescue and RecoveryRestoring factory contents Recovering data Installing a new operating systemReplacing the battery Upgrading and replacing devicesUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveThinkPad Z61t ThinkPad Z61m, Z61p or Z61eUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Getting help and service Getting help and serviceGetting help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting help and service Getting help around the world ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix A. Warranty information Warranty InformationWarranty Period Types of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Tier 2 CRUsThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Features and Specifications FeaturesSpecifications Power source ac adapter Battery packBattery life Heat outputSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Television output notice Electronic emissions noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Latin American CountriesEuropean Countries Trademarks Asia Pacific CountriesThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Bios IndexThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 42T7750