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User Guide - Page 5
... . 19 Selecting or changing the boot device sequence 19 Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . . . 19
Chapter 6. Updating system programs 21
Using system programs 21 Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM 21 Changing settings using the utility diskette . . . . 22 Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system 22 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . 22
Chapter...
User Guide - Page 19
... information: your contact information; computer machine type and model; computer serial number; copy of purchase receipt.
Updating your antivirus software
If your computer has a preloaded Microsoft Windows operating system, it comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk with a free 90-day...
User Guide - Page 23
...customized application settings, and user accounts) from one computer to another.
System Update System Update is a software program that helps you keep the software on your system current, by downloading and installing software packages (applications, device drivers, BIOS flashes and other updates). Some examples of software that you would like to keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such...
User Guide - Page 35
... and Recovery workspace.
If you installed IBM PC DOS, you can download PC-Doctor for DOS from the Lenovo Web site at: www.lenovo.com/support. 1. Type your machine type and model number in the Enter a product number
field. 2. Click Downloads and drivers in the Support & downloads left navigation. 3. Click PC-Doctor for DOS - Desktops. 4. Follow the instructions to download and install the software...
User Guide - Page 36
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Creating diagnostic diskettes
To create diagnostic diskettes, download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/ onto two blank, formatted diskettes.
If you do not have Internet access, create the diagnostic diskettes using the following procedure:
Note: You will need a diskette drive on your computer or a USB diskette drive to complete this...
User Guide - Page 44
... drive to the factory contents, click Restore your system; then, follow the instructions on the screen. v For information about other features of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help.
Notes: 1. After restoring a hard disk to the original factory contents you might have to
reinstall device drivers for some devices. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 38. 2. Some computers...
User Guide - Page 49
... guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation. 2. The publications that are preinstalled on your computer are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. 3. If you want to install a different language version of Adobe Acrobat Reader than the version provided on your computer, go to the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com and download...
User Guide - Page 50
...- Special offers. v Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, application programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access the online manuals. v Access the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty...
User Guide - Page 51
..., or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of application programs
Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a complete explanation of warranty terms. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.
For a list of service and support phone numbers for...
User Guide - Page 63
...basic trouble shooting 25 BIOS, updating (flashing) 21, 22 books folder, online 41 boot device
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boot device sequence 19 password 18 startup device sequence 19 cleaning the mouse 29 comfort 3 commands basic AT 45 fax class 1 49 fax class 2 49 manual modem 45 MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 48 voice 50 computer connecting your 5 setting up...
User Guide - Page 64
... system
installing 11 updating 10 operations, backup and recovery 34 optical drive 12 optical mouse 29 outlets, electrical 4 overview, software 15
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passwords, using 17 physical specifications 13 power
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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
... enables you to view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information.
To run PC-Doctor for Windows, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select PC-Doctor for Windows, and click PC-Doctor for Windows. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide - Page 21
... c:\Program Files\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery c:\SWSHARE c:\Program Files\Lenovo c:\Program Files\Common Files\Lenovo
Note: For a complete list of variables, run the set command on a computer that has the Rescue and Recovery program installed.
Compatibility with BitLocker
To achieve compatibility with BitLocker Drive Encryption, it is recommended to install the Rescue and Recovery program to your...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide - Page 29
... new version Windows RE built from Windows 7. You can download the accessory package from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do?lndocid=MIGR-4Q2QAK, and follow the steps to perform the correct Sysprep backup operation through Generalize option.
Overview of Windows RE (Recovery Environment) installation process in Windows 7
Unlike Windows Vista, Windows...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide - Page 61
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:: Take the base backup... service must be started
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RRcmd.exe backup location=L name=Base level=0
:: Reboot the system
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Lenovo\BMGR"/bmgr32.exe /R
Updating
You may need to make a major change to your system, such as a service pack update to Windows. Before you install the service pack, you force an...
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(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.5 Deployment Guide - Page 16
... the computer. 4. Start BitLocker from Control Panel and choose the partition to encrypt.
Note: It is recommended to encrypt the Windows operating system partition (usually drive C) only. 5. Click Turn on BitLocker, and follow the instruction on the screen to encrypt the chosen partition.
After that, a recovery key is automatically created. 6. Save the recovery key to a USB storage device.
Note...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.5 Deployment Guide - Page 24
... new version Windows RE built from Windows 7. You can download the accessory package from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://support.lenovo.com. Follow the steps to perform the correct Sysprep backup operation through Generalize option.
Overview of Windows RE (Recovery Environment) installation process in Windows 7
Unlike Windows Vista, Windows RE has been installed to the Windows 7 operating...
(English) Rescue and Recovery 4.5 Deployment Guide - Page 53
..., such as a service pack update to Windows. Before you install the service pack, you force ...Recovery environment. For details, refer to "Using RRUTIL.EXE" on page 26. 3. Reboot the system into the Rescue and Recovery environment. 4. After you analyze the system and determine that there are files that you must back up, update the registry key at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\Rescue and Recovery\Settings...