Lenovo 5057, 5063, 5065, 5059, 5053, 5044, 5061, 5041 Creating a rescue medium, Using a rescue medium

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1.The recovery operations you can perform using a rescue medium vary depending on the operating system.

2.The rescue disc can be started in all types of optical drives.

Creating a rescue medium

This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium on different operating systems.

•To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens.

4.In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the rescue medium you want to create. You can create a rescue medium using a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or a secondary internal hard disk drive.

5.Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium.

•To create a rescue medium on the Windows Vista operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Create Recovery Media. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens.

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

3.Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium.

Using a rescue medium

This section provides instructions on how to use the rescue medium you have created.

•If you have created a rescue medium using a disc, use the following instructions to use the rescue medium:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

3.On the Startup Device Menu, select the desired optical drive as the first boot device. Then, insert the rescue disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The rescue medium starts.

•If you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, use the following instructions to use the rescue medium:

1.Attach the USB hard disk drive to one of the USB connectors on your computer.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

3.On the Startup Device Menu, select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot device and press Enter. The rescue medium starts.

•If you have created a rescue medium using the secondary internal hard disk drive, set the secondary internal hard disk drive as the first boot device in the startup device sequence to start the rescue medium. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 49.

Note: In your computer, there is a secondary hard disk drive bay for you to install a secondary hard disk drive. You can purchase a secondary hard disk drive by yourself. If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive, see “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 30.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesInput/Output I/O features System management featuresPower supply ConnectivityPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsSecurity features Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Product RecoveryThinkVantage Client Security Solution Password ManagerThinkVantage System Update Power ManagerLocations Fingerprint SoftwareFront connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computerConnector Description Locating parts on the system board Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating internal drivesDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer coverRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelReinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving the screw that secures the PCI card latch Removing the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips of the memory slot Replacing the batteryInstall the new battery Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the power supply assembly screws Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata optical driveRemoving the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata hard disk drive Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Replacing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementIntegrated cable lock Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresPadlock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos ThinkCentre User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup iconCreating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Non-optical mouse Cleaning the mouseOptical mouse Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Access HelpThinkVantage Productivity Center Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexConsiderations Set Power-On Password ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22689

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