Completing the parts replacement . . . . . 68

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

Smart performance choices

81

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 . . .

85

Keeping your computer current

85

Getting the latest device drivers for your

 

computer

85

Updating your operating system

85

Using System Update

85

Cleaning and maintenance

86

Basics

86

Cleaning your computer

87

Good maintenance practices

88

Moving your computer

88

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and

 

diagnostics

91

Basic troubleshooting

91

Troubleshooting procedure

92

Troubleshooting

93

Audio problems

93

CD problems

95

DVD problems

95

Intermittent problems

97

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device

 

problems

97

Monitor problems

99

Networking problems

101

Option problems

103

Performance and lockup problems

104

Printer problems

107

Serial port problems

107

Software problems

107

USB problems

108

Diagnostic programs

109

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

109

PC-Doctor for DOS

109

Chapter 11. Getting information,

 

help, and service

111

Information resources

111

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

111

ThinkVantage Productivity Center

111

Lenovo Welcome

111

Help and Support

111

Safety and Warranty

112

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

112

Lenovo Support Web site

112

Help and service

112

Using the documentation and diagnostic

 

programs

112

Calling for service

113

Using other services

113

Purchasing additional services

114

Appendix A. Regulatory

 

information

115

Export classification notice

115

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