Lenovo 8138, 8131, 8124, 8123, 8137 Completing important tasks, Updating your operating system

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Completing important tasks

After you have set up your computer, perform the following tasks, which will save you time and trouble later:

vCreate a diagnostics diskette. The diagnostics tool can isolate hardware problems and is part of the Product Recovery program. Making a diagnostics diskette ahead of time assures you will be able to use of the diagnostics tool if the Product Recovery program becomes inaccessible. See “Creating a Diagnostics diskette” on page 26.

vRecord your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. See “Recording your computer information” on page 9.

Keep this Quick Reference in a safe place. It is the only publication that has important information about reinstalling factory-installed software. Chapter 3, “Recovering software,” on page 11 contains the information about recovering factory-installed software.

Updating your operating system

Microsoft makes updates available for various operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system, or enhancements.

For details about updating your operating system, refer to the Access IBM program.

Installing other operating systems

If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating-system CDs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you install your operating system. Installation instructions are usually provided with the device drivers.

Updating your antivirus software

Your computer comes with the Norton AntiVirus software you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. You should run the LiveUpdate application to get the latest updates from the Norton AntiVirus Web site. LiveUpdate will download the latest virus list and Norton AntiVirus will use the new list when it scans your computer the next time.

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Contents Quick Reference Page Quick Reference Page Contents Page Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries Heat and product ventilationCD and DVD drive safety Additional safety information Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Xiv Additional help Xvi Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on power Finishing the software installationUpdating your operating system Installing other operating systemsCompleting important tasks Updating your antivirus softwareRecording your computer information Starting the Setup UtilityShutting down the computer Page Recovering software Creating and using product recovery discsTo use Product Recovery discs, do the following Backup and recoveryTo create Product Recovery discs, do the following Using the rescue and recovery workspace To perform a backup operation, do the followingPage Solving recovery problems Post-recovery notesCreating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Getting information, help, and serviceGetting help and service Getting informationCalling for service Telephone numbersOther services Purchasing additional servicesPage Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDs PC-Doctor for DOS DiagnosticsRunning the Diagnostics diskette Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspaceCreating a Diagnostics diskette Error codes Code Description ActionCode Description Action Post beep codes Beep pattern Description ActionPage Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries European CountriesAsia Pacific Countries Page What this Warranty Does not Cover Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Covers Part 1 General TermsHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Lenovo Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawPart 2 Country-unique Terms Uruguay ParaguayPeru VenezuelaCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos Asia Pacific AustraliaCambodia and Laos India NEW Zealand JapanMalaysia PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCSingapore EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law Arbitration The following is added under this heading European Union EU ConsumersFollowing paragraphs are added to this section Germany EgyptFrance Hungary IrelandUnited Kingdom Items for Which Lenovo is Not LiableSlovakia Part 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes Types Types On-site Service Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Courier or Depot ServiceCRU and Courier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and On-site Service CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Appendix C. Customer Replacement Units CRUs HDD Appendix D. Notices Television output notice TrademarksElectronic emissions notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementCanadian Department of Communications certification label Power cord notice Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Power cord part Number Used in these countries and regions Appendix D. Notices Page Page Part Number 41D1345