Lenovo TC A55-9636, 9638, 9643, 9644, 9645, 9640 manual Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette

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To create rescue media, do the following:

1.Open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, click ThinkVantage, then click Create Recovery Media.

2.In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want to create. You can create rescue media using a CD, USB hard drive, or a second internal hard disk drive.

3.Click OK.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

The following list explains how rescue media is used on different operating systems:

vWindows XP: Use rescue media to restore your computer to the original factory contents, perform a custom factory recovery, or to perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuing individual files.

vWindows Vista: Use rescue media to perform all recovery operations except the ability to restore to the original factory contents and custom factory recovery.

To use rescue media, do one of the following:

vIf your rescue media is on CDs or DVDs, insert the rescue disc and restart your computer.

vIf your rescue media is on a USB hard disk, attach your USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer, then restart on your computer.

vIf you are using a second internal hard disk drive, set the startup sequence to start from that drive.

When the rescue media starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Help for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. If your rescue media fails to start, you might not have your rescue device (CD drive, DVD drive, or USB device) set correctly in your BIOS startup sequence. See “Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence” on page 43 for more information.

Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, use a Recovery Repair diskette to repair the Rescue and Recovery workspace or repair a file needed to enter the Windows environment. It is important to create a Recovery Repair diskette as soon as possible and store it in a safe place as a precautionary measure.

To create a Recovery Repair diskette, do the following:

1.Start your computer and operating system.

2.Using an Internet browser, go to the following Web address:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483

3.Insert a diskette into diskette drive A. Information on the diskette will be erased and the diskette will be formatted appropriately.

4.Double-click on the appropriate file name. The diskette is created.

5.Take out the diskette and label it Recovery Repair diskette.

To use the Recovery Repair diskette, do the following:

1.Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Appendix A. Manual modem Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService and upgrades General safety guidelinesStatic electricity prevention Voltage-selection switch Power cords and power adaptersBatteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Electrical current safety informationTo connect To disconnect Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statementAdditional safety information Data safetyCleaning and maintenance Introduction Xvi User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 Completing important tasks Turning on powerFinishing the software installation Shutting down the computer Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareUser Guide Features Installing optionsMemory Expansion Available options Environment SpecificationsDimensions WeightHandling static-sensitive devices Supported operating positionsTools required Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Bios WPInstalling memory What to do next Installing PCI adaptersInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting a serial ATA drive Installing a diskette drive in bay Installing options Security features Changing the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do 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 Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsUsing Security Profile by Device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordChanging the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsCreating diagnostic diskettes Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide ThinkVantage Productivity Center Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderHelp and service Access HelpSafety and Warranty Calling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended 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 Part Number 42Y4610
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