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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 42 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 39 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 8010, 8792, 8796 Types 8804, 8808 Page User Guide Types 8010, 8792, 8796 Types 8804, 8808 Page Contents Index Appendix A. Manual modem Commands Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries 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 Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on power Finishing the software installation Completing important tasksUpdating your operating system Installing other operating systems Updating your antivirus softwareShutting down the computer User Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Expansion Available options Specifications EnvironmentSupported operating positions Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do nextInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting a serial ATA drive Installing a diskette drive in bay Installing options Security features Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing 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 deviceAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup device sequence User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating 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 CenterAccess Help Warranty and safetyHelp 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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