Lenovo 4221, 4220, 4222, 4215, 4219 manual Using recovery media

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vTo create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

vTo create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Using recovery media

This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems.

vTo use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating system, do the following:

Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings on the Windows 7 operating system or the Windows Vista operating system, all the files currently on the system drive or the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings.

1.Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect your boot medium (memory key or USB hard disk drive) to your computer, or insert the boot disc into your CD or DVD drive.

2.Restart your computer.

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

4.Depending on the type of your recovery media, select the proper startup device and press Enter. After a short delay, the Product Recovery program opens.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen.

After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you might have to reinstall some software programs or device drivers. See “Installing or reinstalling device drivers” on page 51 for details.

vTo use Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, do the following:

Attention: When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer to the factory default settings on the Windows XP operating system, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings. During the restore process, you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted.

1.Insert the boot disc into your CD or DVD drive.

2.Restart your computer.

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

4.Select the CD or DVD drive as the startup device and press Enter. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

5.From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Page ThinkStation User Guide First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Index Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Security features Specifications DimensionsSoftware overview Software provided by LenovoAdobe Reader Antivirus softwareLocations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Front connector locationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Description Locating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Locating internal drivesDrive bay locations Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverInstalling or replacing a PCI card Removing the front bezelOpening the PCI card latch Removing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module What to do nextOpening the retaining clips Installing or replacing the optical drive Installing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive Installing the optical drive Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the screws for the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Removing the primary hard disk driveInstalling the hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk driveRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the card readerRemoving the card reader Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assemblyInstalling the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Mouse connectorsInstalling security features Reinstalling the computer coverInstalling an integrated cable lock Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosPadlock User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating rescue mediaUsing rescue media Creating and using a recovery repair disketteCreating a recovery repair diskette Using a recovery repair disketteInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsViewing and changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Hard Disk 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 Configuring RAID Creating RAID volumesRAID Level Deleting RAID volumes Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning the mouse Optical mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and Warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for service Using other servicesPurchasing additional services Appendix. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRUPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 71Y8009
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