Lenovo 3171, 7339, 5039, 5033, 3167, 3147, 3143, 3154, 3132, 3134, 3157, 3176, 3140 Recovery information

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	67
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers	67
Reinstalling software programs	68
Reinstalling device drivers	69
Solving recovery problems	69
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 . . .	81
Keeping your computer current	81
Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer	81
Updating your operating system	81
Using System Update	81
Cleaning and maintenance	82

Basics	82
Cleaning your computer	83
Good maintenance practices	84
Moving your computer	84

Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
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
problems	93
Monitor problems	95
Networking problems	96
Option problems	99
Performance and lockup problems	100
Printer problems	102
Serial port problems	103
Software problems	103
USB problems	104
Diagnostic programs	104
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	105
PC-Doctor for DOS	105
Chapter 11. Getting information,
help, and service	107
Information resources	107
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	107
Lenovo Welcome	107
Help and Support	107
Safety and Warranty	107
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . .	107
Lenovo Support Web site	108
Help and service	108
Using the documentation and diagnostic
programs	108
Calling for service	108
Using other services	109
Purchasing additional services	109
Appendix A. Notices	111
Trademarks	112
Appendix B. Regulatory
information	113
Export classification notice	113
Television output notice	113

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