Lenovo W700ds manual Restoring the factory contents using the recovery discs

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Restoring the factory contents using the recovery discs

If a set of recovery discs is enclosed with your computer, or you have created or purchased recovery discs, you can restore the factory contents by using the discs in the following procedure:

1.Make sure that in the BIOS Setup Utility the startup sequence is set so that the system starts up from the recovery discs.

2.Insert the Rescue and Recovery disc into the DVD drive.

3.Restart the computer. After a short wait, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

4.Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the screen.

Recovering data

If you performed a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program, you also have one or more backups stored that reflect the contents of the HDD or SSD as it existed at various points in time. These backups might be stored on your HDD or SSD, or a network drive, or on removable media, depending on the options you selected during the backup operation.

You can use either the Rescue and Recovery program or the Rescue and Recovery workspace to restore the contents of the HDD or SSD to an earlier state using any of the stored backups. The Rescue and Recovery workspace on your HDD model runs independently of the Windows operating system. Therefore, you can start it by pressing the blue ThinkVantage button when prompted during startup.

After the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens you can perform a recovery operation, even if you are unable to start Windows.

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Contents ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Trademarks Index Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstProtect the cables from being damaged This guide and other publications Finding informationFinding information with the ThinkVantage button Taking care of your ThinkPad computer Important tips Be careful about where and how you workRegister your computer Carry your computer properly Be gentle with your computerConnect the internal modem correctly Handle storage media and drives properlyTake care in setting passwords Be sure not to modify your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Cleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboardCleaning your computer display Tips on using the dual screen model ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Frequently asked questions Solving computer problemsHow can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer? Where are the recovery discs?Entering the Bios Setup Utility Where can I find warranty information?How can I contact the Customer Support Center? HDD diagnostic program Diagnosing problemsClick Diagnose hardware TroubleshootingMessage Solution Error messagesMessage Solution Message Solution Message Solution Beep errors Problem Errors without messagesScreen goes blank while the computer is on Password problems Memory problemsPointing device problems Keyboard problemsSleep standby or hibernation problems Computer enters sleep standby mode unexpectedly Computer screen problems Click Advanced Settings Click Advanced Solution For Windows XPAC adapter problems Battery problemsHard disk drive HDD or solid state drive SSD problems Problem Startup problems Fingerprint reader problemsProblem RAID problems Solution For using Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Recovery options Introducing Rescue and RecoverySolid state drive SSD Restoring the factory contents from the service partition Restoring the factory contents using the recovery discs ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the batteryHandling an HDD or an SSD Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state driveTo replace the HDD ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Upgrading and replacing devices To replace the SSD Upgrading and replacing devices ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Replacing memory To install an SO-DIMM2 Upgrading and replacing devices ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Getting help and service Getting help and serviceGetting help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center FRU Getting help around the world Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix A. Warranty information Types of warranty service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service Product Exchange Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Optional-service CRUs Features Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsSpecifications Battery pack Power source AC adapterBattery life Heat outputThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Export classification notice Electronic emissions noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Informationen in Hinsicht Emvg Paragraf 4 Abs Energy Star model information Been inactive for a specified length of time Windows XP Windows Vista Power plan Energy Star at AC modeClick OK Trademarks ThinkPad W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index Troubleshooting battery 27 computer screen 24 error messages Page Part Number 45N3646