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vOn a second hard disk drive installed in your computer

vOn an externally attached USB hard disk drive

vOn a network drive

vOn recordable disc (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this option)

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

To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following:

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

2.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

To perform a restore operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following:

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

2.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Restore your system from a backup icon.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

For information about performing a restore operation from the Rescue and

Recovery workspace, see “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace.”

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 the Windows operating system cannot be started. You can perform the following recovery operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace:

vRescue 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 hard disk drive or a diskette. 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 also can rescue individual files from a Rescue and Recovery backup located on your local hard disk drive, a USB device, or a network drive.

vRestore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup: When you perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, you can perform restore operations from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

vRestore your hard disk drive to the factory contents: The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the same state as it was when originally shipped from the factory. If you have multiple partitions on your hard disk drive, you have the option to restore the factory contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. Because

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Features Features and specificationsInput/output features Specifications DimensionsWeight Electrical input EnvironmentSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemSoftware provided by Lenovo Adobe Reader PC Doctor for Windows, PC Doctor for Windows PEStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUsing system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or discUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsPC-Doctor for Windows PE Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspaceOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide Creating and using Product Recovery discs Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To use rescue media, do one of the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUser Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterSafety and Warranty Access HelpHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsSet Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page User Guide Page Part Number 45C6524
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