Lenovo 1186, 994, 401, 1184, 2565, 1165 manual Creating a rescue medium, Using a rescue medium

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Creating a rescue medium

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

vTo 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.

vTo create a rescue medium on the Windows XP 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.

vIf you have created a rescue medium using a disc, do the following 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.

vIf you have created a rescue medium using a USB hard disk drive, do the following 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.

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Software provided with your Windows operating system SpecificationsSoftware overview Software provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Locating computer connectors and parts Front viewRear view Adjusting the computer stand Adjusting the computer standInstalling external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing a computer wall mountObtaining device drivers Basic security features Replacing the keyboard or mouseIntegrated cable lock Password protection User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Using recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your systemPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceCreating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue medium Creating a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Viewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsUser password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing the startup device sequenceUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Click Downloads and driversTroubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxPC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryLenovo System Toolbox Cleaning the mouse Optical mouseNon-optical mouse User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsThinkVantage Productivity Center Access HelpSafety and warranty Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Purchasing additional services User Guide Appendix. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex Page Page Part Number 89Y1200

994, 1184, 1165, 2565, 1186 specifications

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