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7.Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically.

Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software.

8.Update device drivers and BIOS when needed.

9.Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions.

10.Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues.

11.Keep a log book. Entries might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them.

12.If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might help along the way:

•Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on.

•Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC power adapter connected.

•Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings.

•Turn off the computer and start the recovery process.

•If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so.

13.If required, you can find your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/support/troubleshooting/. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is in front of you. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it is helpful to have the error screen on or the message written down.

Device drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about how to operate or “drive” a certain piece of hardware. Each hardware component on your computer has its own specific driver. If you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on how to operate that piece of hardware. After you install the driver, the operating system can recognize the hardware component and understand how to use it.

Note: Because drivers are programs, like any other file on your computer, they are susceptible to corruption and might not perform properly if corruption occurs.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page Contents Appendix D. Notices Read This First Vi Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Read This First Page Finding Information This Guide and Other PublicationsFinding Information Caring for Your Computer Be Careful about Where and How You WorkImportant Tips Be Gentle with Your Computer Caring for Your ComputerCarry Your Computer Properly Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly Take Care in Setting PasswordsOther Important Tips Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer KeyboardCleaning Your Computer Display Lenovo Everest UG.book Page 8 Friday, August 17, 2007 540 PM Getting Started Knowing the Parts Getting StartedTop View Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 Scroll Lock Power buttonComputer display Num LockMute button Novo buttonCustom button Touch padRight-side View AC power adapter jackWireless LAN*/Bluetooth* switch Security keyholeLeft-side View External headphone jack USB 2.0 port left sideExternal microphone jack PCI Express card slotBottom View Battery latch spring loadedBattery pack Hard Disk Drive compartmentFront View Accessibility and Comfort Ergonomic InformationWhat If You are Traveling? Questions about Vision?Special Keys and Buttons BasicsNumeric Keypad Function Key Combinations Using the Touch Pad Mute Button Status Indicators System-status IndicatorsPower-status indicators Battery Status IndicatorPreventing Problems General Tips for Preventing ProblemsGetting Started Installing Device Drivers Sequence of installation Path of driversYour Computer Batteries Learn How to Achieve All Day ComputingChecking Battery Status Click the Notification Area tabUsing the AC Adapter Charging the Battery Handling the BatterySecurity Using PasswordsAttaching a Mechanical Lock To set a User Password Changing or Removing the User PasswordTo set a Supervisor Password Changing or Removing the Supervisor PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Getting Started Solving Computer Problems Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Display ProblemsPassword Problem Keyboard ProblemsSleep or Hibernation Problems Computer Screen Problems Click Advanced SettingsBattery Problems Startup Problem Hard Disk Drive ProblemOther Problems Replacing the Battery Upgrading and Replacing DevicesReplacing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Getting Help and Service Product or Country or Region Type Machine Warranty Period Appendix A. Warranty InformationWarranty Information Type ServiceOn-site Service Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Courier or Depot ServiceLenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Warranty Service Telephone NumbersPage Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Page Storage device Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsFeatures DisplayInterface FeaturesWireless features ExpressCard slotSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Wireless Interoperability Wireless related informationTelevision output notice FAX Usage Environment and Your HealthElectronic Emissions Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementEuropean Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance StatementAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Japanese Vcci Class B StatementEU Weee Statements General Recycling StatementJapan Recycling Statements Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries European Countries TrademarksAsia Pacific Countries Index Part Number
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