Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 67

Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .

69

Creating and using recovery media

69

Creating recovery media

69

Using recovery media

70

Performing backup and recovery operations . . .

70

Performing a backup operation

70

Performing a recovery operation

71

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .

71

Creating and using a rescue medium

72

Creating a rescue medium

72

Using a rescue medium

73

Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device

 

drivers

73

Reinstalling software programs

74

Reinstalling device drivers

75

Solving recovery problems

75

Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility

 

program

77

Starting the Setup Utility program

77

Viewing and changing settings

77

Using passwords

77

Password considerations

78

Power-On Password

78

Administrator Password

78

Hard Disk Password

78

Setting, changing, and deleting a password .

78

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing

 

CMOS)

79

Enabling or disabling a device

79

Selecting a startup device

80

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .

80

Selecting or changing the startup device

 

sequence

80

Enabling ErP compliance mode

80

Exiting from the Setup Utility program

81

Chapter 8. Updating system

 

programs

83

Using system programs

83

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .

83

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating

 

system

84

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .

84

Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . .

87

Keeping your computer current

87

Getting the latest device drivers for your

 

computer

87

Updating your operating system

87

Using System Update

88

Cleaning and maintenance

88

Basics

88

Cleaning your computer

89

Good maintenance practices

90

Moving your computer

90

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and

 

diagnostics

93

Basic troubleshooting

93

Troubleshooting procedure

94

Troubleshooting

94

Audio problems

95

CD problems

96

DVD problems

97

Intermittent problems

99

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device

 

problems

99

Monitor problems

101

Networking problems

102

Option problems

105

Performance and lockup problems

106

Printer problems

108

Serial port problems

109

Software problems

109

USB problems

110

Diagnostic programs

110

Lenovo Solution Center

111

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

111

PC-Doctor for DOS

111

Chapter 11. Getting information, help,

 

and service

113

Information resources

113

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

113

Lenovo Welcome

113

Help and Support

113

Safety and Warranty

113

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . .

113

Lenovo Support Web site

114

Help and service

114

Using the documentation and diagnostic

 

programs

114

Calling for service

114

Using other services

115

Purchasing additional services

115

Appendix A. Notices

117

Trademarks

118

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3595, 3662, 896, 3675, 3665 specifications

The Lenovo 3498, 958, 3634, 1112, and 3655 series are a testament to the brand's commitment to delivering high-quality computing solutions tailored to diverse user needs. Each model in this series brings a unique set of features and technologies that cater to professionals, students, and casual users alike.

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