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Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence

Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from a disc, USB hard disk drive, or any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility.

To view or change the startup sequence, do the following:

1.With the computer turned off, repeatedly press and release the F1 key while you turn on the computer.

2.When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release the F1 key.

3.If you are prompted for a password, type your current password.

4.From the Setup Utility main menu, use the right-arrow key to select Startup.

5.Arrange the startup sequence to meet your needs.

6.Press the Esc key twice to go to the Setup Utility exit menu.

7.Use the down-arrow key to select Save and exit the Setup Utility, then press Enter.

8.When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter.

9.The computer restarts.

Note: If you are using an external device, you first must turn off your computer before connecting the external device.

For more information on Setup Utility, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 9.

Solving recovery problems

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, you can:

vUse your rescue media (disc or USB hard disk drive) to start the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See “Creating and using rescue media” on page 26 for details.

vUse a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment. See “Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette” on page 27 for details.

vUse a set of Product Recovery discs if your intent is to restore the hard disk drive to its original factory contents. See “Creating and using Product Recovery discs” on page 23.

It is important to create a Recovery Repair diskette, rescue media, and a set of

Product Recovery discs as soon as possible and store them in a safe place.

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from rescue media, a Recovery Repair diskette, or a set of Product Recovery discs, you might not have the rescue device, optical drive, or USB hard disk drive defined as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. For more information, see “Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence.”

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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 Dimensions SpecificationsWeight Electrical input EnvironmentSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewSoftware 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 temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsSymptom 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 HelpUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling 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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