Lenovo 0401R6U User Manual

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v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, clickStart → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, followthe instructions on the screen.Using recovery mediaThis section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on differentoperating systems.v On the Windows 7 operating system, you can use recovery media to restore thecomputer to the factory default settings only. You can use recovery media to putthe computer in an operational state after all other methods of recovery havefailed.Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factorydefault settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted andreplaced by the factory default settings.To use recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium(memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer, or insert the bootdisc into the optical drive.2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.3. Select the desired startup device and press Enter. The restore process begins.4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the operation.Notes:1. After restoring your computer to the factory default settings, you might haveto reinstall device drivers for some devices. See “Installing or reinstallingdevice drivers” on page 19.2. Some computers come with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works preinstalled.If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Worksapplications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD.These discs are provided only with computers preinstalled with MicrosoftOffice or Microsoft Works.v On the Windows XP operating system, you can use Product Recovery discs torestore your computer to the factory default settings, perform a custom factoryrecovery, or perform other rescue and recovery operations such as rescuingindividual files. You will be given the option to enter the Rescue and Recoveryworkspace and choose from a variety of recovery operations.Attention: When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer tothe factory default settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will bedeleted and replaced by the factory default settings. During the restore process,you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard diskdrive to other media before the data is deleted.To use Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, do thefollowing:1. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.2. Insert the boot disc into the optical drive.3. Select the optical drive with the boot disc as the startup device and pressEnter. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate ProductRecovery disc when prompted.14 User Guide