Lenovo ThinkStation D10 6493 User Manual

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v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs →ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructionson the screen.v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, click Start → All Programs →ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on thescreen.Using recovery mediaThis section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on differentoperating systems.v To use recovery media on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, do the following:Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factorydefault settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on thesystem drive or the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factorydefault settings.1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect your boot medium(memory key or USB hard disk drive) to your computer, or insert the bootdisc into your CD or DVD drive.2. Restart your computer.3. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key.4. Depending on the type of your recovery media, select the proper startupdevice and press Enter. After a short delay, the Product Recovery programopens.5. Follow the instructions on the screen.After restoring the computer to the factory default settings, you might haveto reinstall some software programs or device drivers. See “Installing orreinstalling device drivers” on page 47 for details.v To use Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, do the following:Attention: When you use Product Recovery discs to restore the computer tothe factory default settings on Windows XP, all the files currently on the harddisk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings. Duringthe restore process, you will be given the option to save one or more filescurrently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted.1. Insert the boot disc into your CD or DVD drive.2. Restart your computer.3. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.When the Startup Device Menu window opens, release the F12 key.4. Select the CD or DVD drive as the startup device and press Enter. After ashort delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.5. From the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.6. Follow the instructions on the screen.Performing backup and recovery operationsThe Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drivecontents including the operating system, data files, software programs, andpersonal settings. You can designate where the Rescue and Recovery programstores the backup:v On a protected area of your hard disk drivev On a secondary hard disk drive installed in your computer42 User Guide