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vWindows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the original factory contents only.

When using Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, you are given the option to enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations. When using Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, you are prompted to insert your Product Recovery discs and are guided through the process of restoring from original factory contents only.

To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, 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 Product Recovery disc 1 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. For more information, see “Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence” on page 37.

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 33 for details.

To use Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, 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.

1.Insert Product Recovery disc 1 into your CD or DVD drive.

2.Restart your computer.

3.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 33 for details.

Performing backup and recovery operations

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

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Installing the vertical standConnecting your computer Setting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Finishing the software installation Turning on computer powerCompleting important tasks Installing other operating systems FeaturesUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareMicroprocessor Expansion Specifications EnvironmentHeight 108 mm 4.25 Width 331 mm 13.03 Depth 412 mm 16.22 Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo PC Doctor for Winpe and PC Doctor for Windows Adobe Acrobat ReaderUsing the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Updating flashing Bios from a CD-ROM or diskette Using system programsUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Click Continue Click Downloads and driversTroubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSRunning diagnostics from the CD or diskettes Cleaning the mouse PC-Doctor for Windows PEOptical mouse Non-optical mouse1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage Recovering software Creating and using the Product Recovery discPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterSafety and Warranty 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 User Guide Page Part Number 43C4865
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