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For more details about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access IBM program.

Starting the Setup Utility

The Setup Utility enables you to view, set, or change BIOS configuration settings and passwords.

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

2.While turning on your computer, repeatedly press and release the F1 key to enter the Setup Utility.

Note: If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password. For more information on the Setup Utility program, see your User Guide.

In some cases, the Setup Utility starts automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed from or new hardware has been installed in your computer.

Shutting down the computer

When you are ready to turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure for your operating system. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. To shut down the Microsoft Windows operating system select Shut down or Turn off computer from the Start menu.

Recording your computer information

Recording information about your computer can be helpful if you ever need to have your computer serviced. The service technician will probably ask you for this information.

Chapter 2. Setting up your computer

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Contents Quick Reference Page Quick Reference Page Contents Page Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesHeat and product ventilation BatteriesCD and DVD drive safety Lithium battery notice Additional safety informationLaser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Xiv Additional help Xvi Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationSetting up your computer Phone Line Setting up your computer 1394 Finishing the software installation Turning on powerUpdating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsCompleting important tasks Updating your operating systemStarting the Setup Utility Shutting down the computerRecording your computer information Page Creating and using product recovery discs Recovering softwareBackup and recovery To create Product Recovery discs, do the followingTo use Product Recovery discs, do the following To perform a backup operation, do the following Using the rescue and recovery workspacePage Post-recovery notes Solving recovery problemsCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette Creating and using rescue mediaRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Getting information Getting information, help, and serviceGetting help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsTelephone numbers Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Other servicesPage Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsSymptom Action PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics Power supply and system board Diagnostic LEDsRunning Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a Diagnostics disketteRunning the Diagnostics diskette Code Description Action Error codesCode Description Action Beep pattern Description Action Post beep codesPage Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer European Countries U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American CountriesAsia Pacific Countries Page Part 1 General Terms Appendix B. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverWhat Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceYour Additional Responsibilities Exchange of a Machine or PartGoverning Law Limitation of LiabilityPart 2 Country-unique Terms Venezuela ParaguayPeru UruguayAsia Pacific Australia Cambodia and LaosCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos India PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC JapanMalaysia NEW ZealandEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea SingaporeGoverning Law Arbitration The following is added under this heading Consumers European Union EUFollowing paragraphs are added to this section Egypt FranceGermany Ireland HungaryItems for Which Lenovo is Not Liable SlovakiaUnited Kingdom Warranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes Types Types Courier or Depot Service Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service On-site ServiceCRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and On-site Service CRU and Courier or Depot 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 Trademarks Television output noticeElectronic emissions notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance 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