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Performing backup and recovery operations

The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system, data files, software programs, and personal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery program stores the backup:

vOn a protected area of your hard disk drive

vOn a secondary hard disk drive installed in your computer

vOn an attached external USB hard disk drive

vOn a network drive

vOn recordable CDs or DVDs (a recordable CD or DVD drive is required for this option)

After you have backed up the contents on the hard disk drive, you can restore the complete contents of the hard disk drive, restore only the selected files, or restore only the Windows operating system and applications.

Performing a backup operation

This section provides instructions on how to perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems.

vTo perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program 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.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Follow the instructions on the screen.

vTo perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows XP operating system, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

2.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Back up your hard drive, and select backup operation options.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Performing a recovery operation

This section provides instructions on how to perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on different operating systems.

vTo perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program 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.From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

3.Click the Restore your system from a backup icon.

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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 Product overview FeaturesSystem management features Security features Dimensions SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Software overviewAntivirus software Adobe ReaderFront connector locations Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computerRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Component locations Locating componentsLocating internal drives Locating parts on the system boardDrive bay locations Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the computer cover Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardOpening the PCI card latch Removing a PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Installing the optical drive Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the primary hard disk driveInstalling the hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk driveRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the card reader Installing the secondary hard disk driveRemoving the card reader Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the keyboard Installing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsMouse connectors Completing the parts replacementReinstalling the computer cover Installing security featuresIntegrated cable lock Installing an integrated cable lockErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Password protectionPadlock User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a recovery repair diskette Using rescue mediaUsing a recovery repair diskette Creating a recovery repair disketteInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUsing passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsHard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Creating RAID volumes Configuring RAIDRAID Level Deleting RAID volumes Updating flashing Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryOptical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderHelp and service Safety and WarrantyUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Appendix. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 71Y8009
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