Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . 42
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility |
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program | 45 |
Starting the Setup Utility program | 45 |
Viewing and changing settings | 45 |
Using passwords | 45 |
Password considerations | 45 |
46 | |
Administrator Password | 46 |
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . | 46 |
Enabling or disabling a device | 46 |
Selecting a startup device | 47 |
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . | 47 |
Selecting or changing the startup device |
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sequence | 47 |
Exiting the Setup Utility program | 47 |
Chapter 8. Updating system |
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programs | 49 |
Using system programs | 49 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . | 49 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating |
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system | 50 |
Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . . | 51 |
Keeping your computer current | 51 |
Getting the latest device drivers for your |
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computer | 51 |
Updating your operating system | 51 |
Using System Update | 51 |
Cleaning and maintenance | 52 |
Basics | 52 |
Cleaning your computer | 52 |
Good maintenance practices | 54 |
Moving your computer | 54 |
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and |
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diagnostics | 57 |
Basic troubleshooting | 57 |
Troubleshooting procedure | 58 |
Troubleshooting | 59 |
Audio problems | 59 |
CD problems | 61 |
DVD problems | 62 |
Intermittent problems | 63 |
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device |
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problems | 63 |
Monitor problems | 65 |
Networking problems | 67 |
Option problems | 69 |
Performance and lockup problems | 70 |
Printer problems | 72 |
Serial port problems | 72 |
Software problems | 72 |
USB problems | 73 |
Lenovo Solution Center | 74 |
Chapter 11. Getting information, help, |
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and service | 75 |
Information resources | 75 |
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools | 75 |
Lenovo Welcome | 75 |
Help and Support | 75 |
Safety and Warranty | 75 |
Lenovo Web site | 75 |
Lenovo Support Web site | 76 |
Help and service | 76 |
Using the documentation and diagnostic |
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programs | 76 |
Calling for service | 76 |
Using other services | 77 |
Purchasing additional services | 77 |
Appendix A. Notices | 79 |
Trademarks | 80 |
Appendix B. Regulatory |
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information | 81 |
Export classification notice | 81 |
Electronic emissions notices | 81 |
Federal Communications Commission |
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Declaration of Conformity | 81 |
Additional regulatory information | 83 |
Appendix C. WEEE and recycling |
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information | 85 |
Important WEEE information | 85 |
Recycling information | 85 |
Recycling information for Brazil | 86 |
Battery recycling information for Taiwan | 86 |
Battery recycling information for the European |
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Union | 87 |
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous |
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Substances Directive (RoHS) | 89 |
China RoHS | 89 |
Turkish RoHS | 89 |
Ukraine RoHS | 89 |
India RoHS | 90 |
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