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Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .	63
Creating and using recovery media	63
Creating recovery media	63
Using recovery media	64
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .	64
Performing a backup operation	64
Performing a recovery operation	65
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .	65
Creating and using a rescue medium	66
Creating a rescue medium	66
Using a rescue medium	66
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers	67
Reinstalling software programs	68
Reinstalling device drivers	68
Solving recovery problems	68
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
program	71
Starting the Setup Utility program	71
Viewing and changing settings	71
Using passwords	71
Password considerations	72
Power-On Password	72
Administrator Password	72
Hard Disk Password	72
Setting, changing, and deleting a password .	72
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS)	73
Enabling or disabling a device	73
Selecting a startup device	74
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .	74
Selecting or changing the startup device
sequence	74
Enabling ErP compliance mode	74
Exiting the Setup Utility program	75
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs	77
Using system programs	77
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .	77
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system	78
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .	78
Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . .	79
Keeping your computer current	79
Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer	79
Updating your operating system	79
Using System Update	80
Cleaning and maintenance	80

Basics	80
Cleaning your computer	81
Good maintenance practices	82
Moving your computer	82

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics	83
Basic troubleshooting	83
Troubleshooting procedure	84
Troubleshooting	84
Audio problems	85
CD problems	86
DVD problems	87
Intermittent problems	89
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device
problems	89
Monitor problems	90
Networking problems	92
Option problems	95
Performance and lockup problems	96
Printer problems	97
Serial port problems	98
Software problems	98
USB problems	99
Diagnostic programs	99
Lenovo Solution Center	100
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	100
PC-Doctor for DOS	101
Chapter 11. Getting information, help,
and service	103
Information resources	103
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	103
Lenovo Welcome	103
Help and Support	103
Safety and Warranty	103
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . .	103
Lenovo Support Web site	104
Help and service	104
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs	104
Calling for service	104
Using other services	105
Purchasing additional services	105
Appendix A. Notices	107
Trademarks	108
Appendix B. Regulatory
information	109
Export classification notice	109

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