Lenovo 6306 manual 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 diagnostic CD/DVD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media. Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Making a diagnostic CD/DVD image, diagnostic diskettes, or rescue media ahead of time assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for Windows PE” on page 28.

vRecord your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you need service or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. For further information, refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer.

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 more information about updating your operating system, refer to the Access Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 40 for instructions on how to open the online help system.

Installing other operating systems

If you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that come with your operating system discs. 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 antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.

For more information about updating your antivirus software, refer to the Access Help online help system. See “Access Help” on page 40 for instructions on how to open the online help system.

Shutting down the computer

When you 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 Vista® operating system, open the start menu from the Windows desktop, move the cursor to the arrow next to the lock workstation button, and select Shut Down. To shut down the Microsoft

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Contents Machine Type Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Comfort Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1 Finishing the software installation Turning on computer powerUpdating your antivirus software Installing other operating systemsCompleting important tasks Updating your operating systemInstalling external options System information FeaturesExpansion For machine type SpecificationsUser Guide Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsEnabling or disabling a device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or a CD/DVD-ROM Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsPC-Doctor for Windows PE Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspaceOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse 4 Ball cage Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using rescue mediaTo use rescue media, do one of the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteSetting a rescue device in the startup sequence Recovering or installing device driversSolving recovery problems User Guide Lenovo Care Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderSafety and Warranty Access HelpUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsLow speaker volume Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow control Extended AT commands+MS=? MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commandsFax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Installing operating system 11 software Page User Guide Page Part Number 53Y7512
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