Lenovo Y550 manual Safety, Use, and Care Information, ƒ Update device drivers and BIOS when needed

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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information

￿Note:

Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software.

ƒUpdate device drivers and BIOS when needed.

ƒProfile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions.

ƒKeep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues.

ƒKeep a log book. Entries might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them.

ƒIf you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might help along the way:

ƒRemove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on.

ƒMake sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC adapter connected.

ƒBoot into the BIOS and load the default settings.

ƒTurn off the computer and start the recovery process.

ƒIf your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so.

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