Lenovo 4155, 4158, 4218 manual Updating your operating system, Installing other operating systems

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diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium beforehand assures that you will be able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomes inaccessible. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 36 and “Creating and using rescue media” on page 43 for more information.

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.

Installing other operating systems

If you want to install your own operating system rather than the operating system preinstalled, follow the instructions that come with your operating system discs or diskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you have installed the operating system. You can find the device drivers together with the installation instructions for ThinkStation at:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

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.

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.

vTo shut down the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop and click Shut down.

vTo 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.

vTo shut down the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop and click Shut Down. Then, select Shut down from the drop-down list box and click OK.

Installing external options

For information about installing external options for your computer, refer to “Installing external options” in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Page ThinkStation User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix B. System memory speed Appendix C. Notices Introduction Vi User Guide Important safety information User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide Setting up your computer If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter 1394 Turning on computer power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Installing external options Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareFeatures Installing the computer on a rack shelfConnectivity Security features Dimensions SpecificationsUser Guide Software overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryLenovo System Toolbox Adobe ReaderStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives and configuring RAIDFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array From the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayUser Guide Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a discUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsDiagnostic programs Troubleshooting and diagnostics PC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discCleaning the mouse Optical mouseNon-optical mouse 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media Creating and using rescue mediaUsing rescue media Creating and using a recovery repair disketteCreating a recovery repair diskette Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using a recovery repair disketteSolving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceInformation resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Safety and WarrantyUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional services Basic 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. System memory speed User Guide Appendix C. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page User Guide Page Part Number 53Y4327
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