Replacing the keyboard or mouse . . . . . 62 Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 63
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . | 65 |
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating |
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system | 65 |
Creating and using recovery media | 65 |
Performing backup and recovery operations . | 66 |
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . | 67 |
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . . | 68 |
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and |
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device drivers | 69 |
Reinstalling software programs | 70 |
Reinstalling device drivers | 70 |
Solving recovery problems | 70 |
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating |
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system | 71 |
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility |
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program | 73 |
Starting the Setup Utility program | 73 |
Viewing and changing settings | 73 |
Using passwords | 73 |
Password considerations | 74 |
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Administrator Password | 74 |
Hard Disk Password | 74 |
Setting, changing, and deleting a password . | 74 |
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing |
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CMOS) | 75 |
Enabling or disabling a device | 75 |
Selecting a startup device | 76 |
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . | 76 |
Selecting or changing the startup device |
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sequence | 76 |
Enabling ErP compliance mode | 76 |
Exiting the Setup Utility program | 77 |
Chapter 8. Updating system |
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programs | 79 |
Using system programs | 79 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . | 79 |
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating |
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system | 80 |
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . | 80 |
Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . . | 81 |
Keeping your computer current | 81 |
Getting the latest device drivers for your |
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computer | 81 |
Updating your operating system | 81 |
Using System Update | 82 |
Cleaning and maintenance | 82 |
Basics | 82 |
Cleaning your computer | 83 |
Good maintenance practices | 84 |
Moving your computer | 84 |
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and |
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diagnostics | 87 |
Basic troubleshooting | 87 |
Troubleshooting procedure | 88 |
Troubleshooting | 88 |
Audio problems | 89 |
CD problems | 90 |
DVD problems | 91 |
Intermittent problems | 93 |
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device |
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problems | 93 |
Monitor problems | 95 |
Networking problems | 97 |
Option problems | 99 |
Performance and lockup problems | 100 |
Printer problems | 102 |
Serial port problems | 102 |
Software problems | 103 |
USB problems | 104 |
Diagnostic programs | 104 |
Lenovo Solution Center | 104 |
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox | 105 |
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Chapter 11. Getting information, help, |
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and service | 107 |
Information resources | 107 |
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools | 107 |
Lenovo Welcome | 107 |
Help and Support | 107 |
Safety and Warranty | 107 |
Lenovo Web site | 107 |
Lenovo Support Web site | 108 |
Help and service | 108 |
Using the documentation and diagnostic |
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programs | 108 |
Calling for service | 108 |
Using other services | 109 |
Purchasing additional services | 109 |
Appendix A. Notices | 111 |
Trademarks | 112 |
Appendix B. Regulatory |
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information | 113 |
Export classification notice | 113 |
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