Lenovo 4263, 4271, 4272 Performing backup and recovery operations, Performing a backup operation

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Performing backup and recovery operations

The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system, data files, software programs, and personal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup:

vIn a protected area of your hard disk drive

vOn the secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in your computer

vOn an attached external USB hard disk drive

vOn a network drive

vOn recordable discs (a recordable optical drive is required for this option)

After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore only the selected files, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications.

Performing a backup operation

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

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

vTo perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows XP 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.

vTo 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.

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Contents Page Page ThinkStation User Guide First Edition June Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesAudio subsystem System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Video subsystemPreinstalled operating system Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview SpecificationsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Front control and connector locations Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Connector Description Component locations Locating componentsSystem board part and connector locations Locating parts and connectors on the system boardSystem board part and connector locations Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the PCI card holder Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holderInstalling the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown User Guide What to do next Installing a memory moduleRemoving a PCI card Installing or replacing a PCI cardInstalling a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk driveConnecting the signal cable to a Sata hard disk drive Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Removing the hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk driveReplacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Connecting a new optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Installing the new front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assemblyConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Reinstalling the computer coverLocking devices Basic security featuresPassword protection User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Using recovery mediaClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing settingsSetting, changing, or deleting a password Password considerationsAdministrator password User PasswordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsViewing or changing the startup device sequence Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, Configuring RAIDInstalling Sata hard disk drives Deleting RAID volumes Creating RAID volumesInstalling Sata or SAS hard disk drives Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271,From the RAID Config menu, select Create array From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array User Guide Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouseUser Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderLenovo Welcome Safety and warrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsUsing other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Model Appendix A. System memory speedIntel 1066 800 MHz Xeon E5640 1333 Appendix B. Notices European conformance CE mark Television output noticeTrademarks CRU IndexPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y7306
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