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To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Using recovery media

This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media.

On the Windows 7 operating system, you can use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default state. Also, you can use recovery media to put the computer in an operational state after all other methods of hard disk drive recovery have failed.

Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the contents of the hard disk to the factory default state, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default files.

To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium (memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer, or insert the boot disc into the optical drive.

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

3.Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The restore process begins.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation.

Note: After restoring your computer hard disk drive to the factory default state, you might have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Reinstalling device drivers” on page 40.

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:

•In a protected area of your hard disk drive

•On the secondary hard disk drive if a secondary hard disk drive is installed in your computer

•On an attached external USB hard disk drive

•On a network drive

•On recordable discs (a recordable optical drive is required for this option)

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

Performing a backup operation

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

To 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.In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Fourth Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Contents Appendix A. Notices Appendix E. Energy Star model information Index Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Color temperature adjustmentInput/Output I/O features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Password ManagerThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage System Update Adobe Reader Antivirus softwareLocations Communication UtilityFront connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors on 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feature is not working Your computer cannot connect to the networkClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Adapter stops working for no apparent reasonWireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Option problems An option that was just installed does not workSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work nowPerformance and lockup problems Click Disk CleanupInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start ComputerPrinter problems Serial port problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center Creating a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing 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