Lenovo 415711U - THINKSTATION S20 TWR W3520 2.8G User Manual

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diagnostic CD/DVD image or rescue medium beforehand assures that you willbe able to run diagnostics if the Rescue and Recovery workspace becomesinaccessible. See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 37 and “Creating and usingrescue media” on page 43 for more information.v Record your computer machine type, model, and serial number. If you needservice or technical support, you will probably be asked for this information. Forfurther information, refer to the safety and warranty information that isprovided with your computer.Updating your operating systemMicrosoft makes updates available for various operating systems through theMicrosoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines whatWindows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updatesonly. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components(such as media player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system,or enhancements.Installing other operating systemsIf you want to install your own operating system rather than the operating systempreinstalled, follow the instructions that come with your operating system discs ordiskettes. Remember to install all device drivers after you have installed theoperating system. You can find the device drivers together with the installationinstructions for ThinkStation ™ at:http://www.lenovo.com/supportUpdating your antivirus softwareYour computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect andeliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on yourhard disk drive with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew thelicense to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.Shutting down the computerWhen you turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure for youroperating system. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to yoursoftware programs.v To shut down the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, open the Start menufrom the Windows desktop and click Shut down.v To shut down the Microsoft Windows Vista ® operating system, open the Startmenu from the Windows desktop, move the cursor to the arrow next to the lockworkstation button, and select Shut Down.v To shut down the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, open the Start menufrom the Windows desktop and click Shut Down. Then, select Shut down fromthe drop-down list box and click OK.Installing external optionsFor information about installing external options for your computer, refer to“Installing external options” in the ThinkStation Hardware Installation andReplacement Guide.Chapter 3. Setting up your computer 13