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To use Product Recovery discs, do the following:

Attention: When you restore the factory contents from the Product Recovery discs, all files currently on the hard disk will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. During the restore process, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files currently on your hard disk drive to other media before any data is removed.

1.Insert the Rescue and Recovery disc into your CD or DVD drive.

2.Restart your computer.

3.After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, you might not have your startup device (CD drive or DVD drive) set correctly in your BIOS startup sequence. See “Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence” on page 46 for more information.

4.In the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted.

Note: After restoring your hard disk to the original factory content, you might have to reinstall some software or drivers. See “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on page 43 for details.

Backup and recovery

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

vOn a protected area of your hard disk

vOn a second hard disk installed in your computer

vOn an externally attached USB hard disk

vOn a network drive

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

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

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

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

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

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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

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

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Contents User Guide Types 8011, 8793, 8797 Types 8805, 8810 Page User Guide Types 8011, 8793, 8797 Types 8805, 8810 Page Contents Appendix B. Notices Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Introduction Xiv User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer 1394 Setting up your computer Finishing the software installation Turning on powerCompleting important tasks Updating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Shutting down the computerUser Guide Installing options FeaturesInternal drives Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model Available options Specifications EnvironmentSupported operating positions Tools required Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling external options Locating connectors on the front of your computerLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversOpening the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do nextUser Guide Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting drives Connecting additional serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a diskette drive in bay What to do next Security features Identifying security locksRope Clip Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the battery Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Recovering software Creating and using product recovery discsBackup and recovery To use Product Recovery discs, do the followingUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Solving recovery problems Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceRecovering software User Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsSetting, changing, and deleting a password User PasswordAdministrator Password Selecting a startup deviceExiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsChanging the startup device sequence User Guide Updating flashing Bios from a diskette Using system programsUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning the mouse Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettesOptical mouse Non-optical mouseUser Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources ThinkVantage Productivity CenterWarranty and safety Access HelpHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Extended AT commands Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow controlMNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands +MS=?Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Page Page Part Number
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